Book Reccos: Between the Pages

Jess and Lauren are enjoying a summer break, so instead for the month of August they'll be sharing old summer episodes, in case you missed them! In celebration of National Writing Day on 24th June, we've been given a unique code providing you with 40% off all of BBC Maestro's writing courses. Use code BOOKRECCOS40 from now until 25th July for 40% off ALL BBC Maestro courses. Whether you're an aspi...

Jess and Lauren are enjoying a summer break, so instead for the month of August they'll be sharing old summer episodes, in case you missed them! As a reminder, we've been given a unique code providing you with 40% off all of BBC Maestro's writing courses. Use code BOOKRECCOS40 from now until 25th July for 40% off ALL BBC Maestro courses. Whether you're an aspiring writer, looking to expand your bu...

Before we take a summer break, Jess and Lauren are recapping June plus sharing a little mid-year reading review. Plus, they have an exclusive discount for aspiring writers amongst Book Reccos listeners. In celebration of National Writing Day on 24th June, we've been given a unique code providing you with 40% off all of BBC Maestro's writing courses. Use code BOOKRECCOS40 from now until 25th July f...

Welcome to our first official Auto-Buy-Author Special where we dive into an author whose books we will pick up and read without even reading the blurb. Today's episode is Tayari Jones, in celebration of her publishing a new book in the last few months. Books Mentioned in this episode: American Marriage Silver Sparrow The Untelling Leaving Atlanta  Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: D...

Ahead of the Women's Prize for Fiction winner being announced tomorrow (11th June), Jess and Lauren share their thoughts on the shortlist and predict who they think the winner will be. Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsl...

Get ready tor a bumper episode where Jess and Lauren share reccos for books which are guaranteed to keep you engrossed on your sun-lounger this summer! Books Mentioned in this episode: Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune People in Love by Claire Daverly Five by Ilona Bannister Family Friends by Chloë Ashby Pool House by Mary H.K. Choi Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget...

It's time for another wrap up episode, tune in to find out what what they got up to and read in May, including Patrick Radden Keefe's new book, London Falling which is mind blowing! Books Mentioned in this episode: London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very ow...

Introducing a new mini-series Shelf Help Book Reccos. Today, Jess and Lauren share reccos for if you - or a friend - are going through a break up, with a month by month book prescription to help you find your confidence again.  Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading...

Today, Jess and Lauren are pulling up 1-star GoodReads reviews, challenging each other to guess the book, and then coming to its defense — because of course these are some of our favourites. Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up...

Book Reccos is 6 years old on 1st May 2026, so to celebrate in this special episode, Jess and Lauren take a trip down memory lane to quiz each other on their memories from the past six years.  Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there s...

It's time for another wrap up episode, tune in to find out what what they got up to and read in April Books Mentioned in this episode: Good People by Patmeena Sabit  The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout  Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! An...

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren dive into a book that is weird as much as it is wonderful.  Books Mentioned in this episode: Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash  Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to re...

Spring is in full swing! So it's time for Jess and Lauren's next instalment of what is publishing in the next few blossom filled months so you can get your TBRs ready. Books Mentioned in this episode: The Name Game by Beth O'Leary The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke Honey By Imani Thompson People in Love One by Claire Daverley The Devoted by Catherine Cho Book Reccos Website, Shop & news...

Jess and Lauren are taking an Easter break, BUT are dropping an old episode from Season 1 in case you missed it! Get ready for a slightly outrageous book discussion as they play Shag, Marry, Kill, but with books. What could go wrong?!  Books Mentioned in this Episode: Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton, The Chain by Adrian McKinty, Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris, The Road Trip, The Switch and...

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren wrap up March with what they got up to and two reccos they both loved. Books Mentioned in this episode: Celestial Lights by Cecile Pin The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb  Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst...

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren share two brilliant reccos of books which explore motherhood and all it's forms inspired by Madeleine Gray's newest book Chosen Family Books Mentioned in this episode: Chosen Family by Madeleine Gray This Love by Lotte Jeffs Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your...

Welcome to part two of Jess and Lauren's reccos for the London Tube Lines based on their characteristics. In this episode, there's a good service running ong the Central Line, Jubilee Line, Northern Line and Elizabeth Line! Books Mentioned in this episode: This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum Slags by Emma Jane Unsworth The Passengers by John Marrs Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessi...

If the Tube lines could read, today’s episode is the first in a two-part series where Jess and Lauren match book recommendations to each London Tube line—based on each line’s unique personality and quirks. Books Mentioned in this episode: Free Food for Millionaires by Min Jin Lee Three Days in June by Anne Tyler Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'Neill  Harle...

Back after a February half term, Jess and Lauren catch up on their months so far, and books they've enjoyed including spilling the tea on the new Colleen Hoover. Books Mentioned in this episode: Woman Down by Colleen Hoover Minbak by Ella Lee Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Recc...

Today, Jess and Lauren are joined by Jessica George for a very special Galentines Day episode discussing her new book Love By The Book is a love letter to friendship and platonic love. Books Mentioned in this episode: Love By The Book by Jessica George Maame by Jessica George Good Dirt - Charmaine Wilkinson  Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our websi...

On 17 February 2026, we will enter the Year of the Fire Horse, which concludes on 20 February 2027 – ‘fire’ being the element, and ‘horse’ the Zodiac sign. strength, power and speed. strength, swiftness, boundless freedom, and unyielding perseverance. So, in this episode Jess and Lauren share reccos which embody this energy for 2026! Books Mentioned in this episode: Ordinary Love by Marie Rutkoski...

In their first wrap up of 2026, Jess and Lauren catch up on Lauren's trip to Sri Lanka with a very special piece of news! Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in o...

Jess and Lauren are kicking off 2026 with their first author interview of the year, joined by none other than Catherine Newman whose novels they've been obsessed with the last few years. Her latest book Wreck publishes in the UK this month and revisits a family we have met before in her previous book Sandwich Books Mentioned in this episode: Wreck by Catherine Newman Sandwich by Catherine Newman W...

Time for the first 2026 instalment of what is publishing this season! Jess and Lauren look ahead to the next few months, making predictions for books publishing that they are looking forward to, based on the author, cover and blurb alone Books Mentioned in this episode: Woman Down by Colleen Hoover  Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy Wreck by Catherine Newman Love By The Book by Jessica George...

It is now time for the last podcast episode of the year, which is always a biggie! Today, Jess and Lauren share their Top 10 Book Reccos of 2025! Books Mentioned in this episode: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Names by Florence Knapp  Happy All The Time by Laurie Colwin The Wedding People by Alison Espach  Loved One by Aisha Muharrar  All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whit...