Book Reccos: Between the Pages

Today, Jess and Lauren dive into their festive reccos of 2025, so before you go any further, grab a festive coffee or hot chocolate! Books Mentioned in this episode: Good Spirits by B.K. Borison Christmas Fling by Lindsey Kelk  The Christmas Clue by Nicola Upson Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchas...

Today, Jess and Lauren are wrapping up November, including initial thoughts on Jess' (first) screening of Wicked! They are also bringing you one old book published in 2007 and one new book which published this year! Books Mentioned in this episode: Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult  Soft Core by Brittany Newell  Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out o...

Today's episode is a little bit different, as two people always being asked how we read so many books, today Jess and Lauren share their top tips and little hacks which work for them! 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...

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren discuss two author's they've newely discovered this year and are each working through their backlist!  Books Mentioned in this episode: All The Colours Of The Dark by Chris Whittaker We Begin at the End by Chris Whittaker  Wellness by Nathan Hill The Nix by Nathan Hill Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our...

Lily Allen has declared West End Girl Winter and in this episode Jess and Lauren drop some reccos which explore themes from Lily's truly iconic new album. Books Mentioned in this episode: Why Did You Stay by Rebecca Humphries. Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake  How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Kitty Collins I Bet You’d Look Good in a Coffin by Kitty Collins Eat Slay Love by Julie Mae Cohen B...

In this episode, Jess and Lauren wrap up October and before taking an October half term share a couple of reccos from the Booker Prize shortlist! Books Mentioned in this episode: Rest of Our Lives by Benjamin Markovits  Audition by Katie Kitamura  Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your ver...

This episode is dedicated to the antiheros: the protagonists we love to hate. Tune in for two morally corrupt plots but sensational reccos. Books Mentioned in this episode: The Glorious Dead by Justin Myers One Of Us by Elizabeth Day  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...

The Ber months are here and there's no better way to get into the Halloween spirit than reading some eery, dark and mystical books. Books Mentioned in this episode: Let The Bad Times Roll by Alice Slater The Sleepwalkers by Scarlett Thomas Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purch...

September has had sun, its had a bit of a chill but its also had a lot book to screen adaptations so in today's episode Jess and Lauren catch up over some of the ones they've loved recently 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 t...

In this episode, Jess and Lauren delve into one of the buddy reads they both loved during the summer, but haven't spoken about,.Seduction Theory by Emily Adrian. Books Mentioned in this episode: Seduction Theory by Emily Adrian 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! A...

In this episode, Jess and Lauren share some initial predictions from the covers and synopsis' alone of books publishing in the next few months! Books Mentioned in this episode: Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon & Harlan Coben Remain by Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shyamalan Girl Dinner by Olivie Black  In Love with Love by Ella Risbrid...

After a delightful Summer break in August, Jess and Lauren are back and catching up on everything they've been up to in the time off, including a BIG debrief on Taylor Switft... Books Mentioned in this episode: Girl on Girl by Sophie Gilbert 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 Recco...

In their last episode before a summer break, Jess and Lauren share what they got up to in July! Books Mentioned in this episode: The Rush by Beth Lewis  Liquid: A Love Story by Mariam Rahmani 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 si...

Today, Jess and Lauren are joined by author and publishing powerhouse Abigail Bergstrom. You may have read her debut What a Shame, and now she has a new novel out called Selfish Girls exploring sisterhood, performative feminism and the pressure to have it all. Books Mentioned in this episode: Selfish Girls by Abigail Bergstrom The Dry Season by Melissa Febos Everyday Sexism by Laura Bates How to M...

In this episode, Jess and Lauren share book reccos inspired by popular Netflix shows! Books Mentioned in this episode: Want by Gillian Anderson Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera      The Compound by Aisling Rawle The Gone Series by Michael Grant      Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our website and checkou...

In this episode, Jess and Lauren share some initial predictions from the covers and synopsis' alone of books publishing in the next few months! Books Mentioned in this episode: Dead Line by Steph McGovern Food Person by Adam Roberts Bitter Sweet by Hattie Williams One of Us by Elizabeth Day The Killer Question by Janice Hallett Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out...

It's the end of another month and as we're now half way through 2025, Jess and Lauren check in on how their reading has gone so far!  Books Mentioned in this episode: Free Food for Millionaires by Min Jin Lee  I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:  Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purcha...

It's time for the Book Reccos annual Summer Reccos episode, so grab a cocktail, and get ready for some newly released books Jess and Lauren think are perfect for the summer! Books Mentioned in this episode: Kaigori Summer by Emily Itami Hotter in the Hamptons by Tinx Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune  The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs  Book...

This week the Women's Prize 2025 winner is announced, so today Jess and Lauren share their thoughts on the short list! Books Mentioned in this episode: Good Girl by Aria Aber All Fours by Miranda July The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:   Don't f...

It's the moment we've all been waiting for, Taylor Jenkins Reid has published a new book just in time for summer hols and Jess and Lauren share their thoughts on it today! Books Mentioned in this episode: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid 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 R...

In this week's episode, Jess and Lauren share what they got up to in May and chat through a couple of books which share similar themes. Books Mentioned in this episode: Happiness Forever by Adelaide Faith Favourite Daughter by Morgan Dick 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 R...

In this week's episode, Jess and Lauren dive into a few of Curtis Sittenfield's books including Sisterland, Show Don't Tell, Rodham and American Wife Books Mentioned in this episode: Sisterland Show Don't Tell Rodham American Wife 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 J...

Jess and Lauren are back from their Easter Break and it has been a very busy month. Lauren has been in Argentina and Jess has been in Sierra Leone so its gonna be a big catch up and a couple of book reccos thrown in, too! There is still time to sponsor Jess' half marathon raising money for Street Child and be entered to a bookish prize draw: https://givestar.io/gs/jess-takes-on-the-sierra-leone-ha...

In this episode, Jess and Lauren dive into a series Jess spent eight months reading, so it understandably deserves an episode of it's own! If you want to buy Jess' books 2nd hand on Vinted here is the link: https://www.vinted.co.uk/member/125112967-jessicaacarter  This episode is brought to you by My Event Concierge , who take the stress out of planning by organising unforgettable trips from...

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren discuss the Netflix series that *everyone* is talking about, Adolescence, linking it to a recent book they've read which explores similar topics, but also...doesn't. This episode is brought to you by My Event Concierge, who take the stress out of planning by organising unforgettable trips from start to finish. Whether it’s a hen do, bridal party, family gatherin...