Book Reccos: Between the Pages

In today's epsiode, Jess and Lauren interview the one and only Caroline O'Donoghue in a conversation about her fabulous new book The Rachel Incident; an all-consuming love story, but not the one you're expecting. It's unconventional and messy. It's young and foolish. It's about losing and finding yourself. But it is always about love. Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Rachel Inciden...

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren share a recap off the back of the first ever Book Reccos Reading Retreat! Tune in to hear about what we got up to on the retreat and how you can sign up to be the first to find out about the next one. Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode: Go as a River by Shelly Read Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't f...

In today's epsiode, Jess and Lauren offer a handful of reccos for pride month across a few genres in the hope that you can find something to read, whichever genre you prefer. Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode: Own Worst Enemy by Lily Lindon, Transitional by Munroe Bergdorf, City of GIrls by Elizabeth Gilbert, Young Mungo and Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart, They Both Die at the End by Ada...

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren are joined by the wonderfully funny and fabulous Lucy VineYou to chat about her fabulous new book coming out on 25th May, Seven Exes. Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org: Seven Exes by Lucy Vine Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to pur...

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren are chatting about a HIGHLY anticipated new release: Yellow Face by R.F. Kuang. Tackling identity politics, toxic friendships, and cultural appropriation, with a side of humour and wit, this is a must-read: pre-order your copy now ahead of it's release on 25th May. Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org: Yellow Face by...

To celebrate 3 years of Book Reccos and 2 years of the podcast, this episode isn't about books at all! Tune in for a fun and *slightly tipsy* episode where Jess and Lauren test their knowledge about each other. 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...

April has come and gone and in today's wrap up episode Jess and Lauren share two reccos of books they've loved this month. Today's episode is sponsored by Journee, the travel company taking the hassle out of going away, just head to www.journeetrips.com for more info. Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org: Would I Lie to You? by Alia Ali-Afzal The Big D...

Completely by chance, Jess and Lauren have been on a rom-com binge recently, so today's episode is a discussion of two of the hottest new romance reads hitting bookshelves in April. Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org: Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld Love and Other Scams by PJ Ellis Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to chec...

In today's episode Jess and Lauren discuss the launch of a new book by Alice Slater called Death of Bookseller which comes out on the 27th May, alongside a non-fiction true crime recco. Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org: Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater A Love That Kills by Anna Motz Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to c...

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren interview journalist and author Lauren Bravo on her wonderful new book Preloved which comes out in the UK on 27th April. As always today's interview is completely spoiler free. Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org: Preloved by Lauren Bravo How to Break Up With Fast Fashion by Lauren Bravo The Mutual Friend by Carter...

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren recap everything they've watched, read and been up to in March. Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org: Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan The Last Party by Clare Mackintosh How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out our web...

With World Book Day and International Women's Day both taking place in March, in this episode Jess and Lauren discuss both topics as well as a recap of the Women's Prize for Fiction long list announcement. Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org: Transitional: In One Way or Another, We All Transition by Munroe Bergdorf Memphis by Tara M Stringfellow The D...

We're back after a break to discuss Lauren's travels, Jess' Invisalign journey, the new Daisy Jones & The Six series on Prime and a few books.  Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:  Never Never by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher  No Life for a Lady by Hannah Dolby   Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter:   Don't forg...

In celebration of Galentines Day Jess and Lauren share some wonderful reccos which explore female friendships including a brand new novel just published this year, a novel newly out in paperback and one brand new non fiction book hitting the shelves next month.   Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:   Best of Friends by Kamila Shamsie ...

In this episode, Jess and Lauren interview author Tasneem Abdur-Rashid in a no spoiler discussion on her new book Finding Mr Perfectly Fine which is the perfect valentines romcom!   Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:   Finding Mr Perfectly Fine by Tasneem Abdur-Rashid  Good Intentions by Kasim Ali  Would I lie to you - Aliya Ali-...

Tune in to hear Jess and Lauren discuss some of the fabulous books they enjoyed in January, including the non-fiction memoir everyone is talking about.   Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org:   Tell Me An Ending by Jo Harkin  Fear and Lovely by Anjana Appachana  Spare by Prince Harry  Someone Elses Shoes by Jojo Moyes  Boo...

This episode has been brought to you by our sponsors at Oxfam who have created the #OxfamReadingChallenge - tune in to hear how the challenge works, and Jess and Lauren's reccos for each month of the challenge. And don't forget to head to their online shop with has over 160,000 second hand books, with new books being added every single day! Whilst you're there, use code BOOKRECCOS20 for 20% off! J...

January really is kicking off with a bang in this episode where Jess and Lauren interview Janice Hallet, best selling author of The Appeal, on her latest mystery novel The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels. Tune in to hear a no spoiler discussion on all three of her incredible books. This month the podcast is brought to you by Rare Birds Book Club,   a monthly book subscription featuring...

After the Christmas break, Jess and Lauren share in this episode some of the books they loved reading over the holidays, as well as what they watched on TV, and their New Years resolutions. This month the podcast is brought to you by Rare Birds Book Club ,  a monthly book subscription featuring female only authors. To get 10% off the rolling monthly subscription use code BOOKRECCOS10 at www.r...

Welcome to the first episode of 2023! Jess and Lauren are back with a bang interviewing Monica Heisey on her debut novel Really Good, Actually. It's a novel which will have you howling with comedy gold, and in this no spoiler interview, Jess and Lauren talk to Moncia about some of the behind the scenes goss on her book.  This month the podcast is brought to you by Rare Birds Book Club , &nbsp...

Join Jess and Lauren for the FINAL episode of the podcast for 2022, where they share their top 10 books they've read this year. If you're looking for some reccos which will truly blow you away, then tuning in to this episode is a must. This month the podcast is brought to you by Oxfam who have an ONLINE shop with over 160,000 second hand books, with new books being added every single day! Oxfam ar...

Back by popular demand is the Book Reccos festive reads of 2022! In this episode, Jess and Lauren share their top festive reads for the Holidays, from a steamy love affair, to a winter meet cute. Pour yourself a cup of coco because it's about to get festive!  This month the podcast is brought to you by Oxfam who have an ONLINE shop with over 160,000 second hand books, with new books being add...

November has sped by, so as is the monthly tradition, Jess and Lauren close off the month by wrapping up some of their favourite reads from November!   This month the podcast is brought to you by Oxfam who have an ONLINE shop with over 160,000 second hand books, with new books being added every single day! Oxfam are offering TWO free delivery promotions between the 2nd and 5th December and th...

This week Jess and Lauren are chatting about Dawn O'Porter's brilliant, hilarious and at times moving new novel Cat Lady.     This month the podcast is brought to you by Mouse and Grape a wonderful female founded business who curate beautiful wine and cheese hampers which we think will make the perfect gifts this Christmas. Each hamper contains one or two bottles of exceptional wine...

This week, after inadvertently inadvertently doing Non-Fiction November, Jess and Lauren are sharing a round up of some of the non-fiction reads they've enjoyed this month.   This month the podcast is brought to you by Mouse and Grape a wonderful female founded business who curate beautiful wine and cheese hampers which we think will make the perfect gifts this Christmas. Each hamper contains...