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 J…

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 Mel…

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 checkout the Book Reccos sh…

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,…

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 th…

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 Re…

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 Rec…

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…

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…

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 purc…

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:…

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 plann…

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. Wh…

In this episode, Jess and Lauren chat to Nussaibah Younis on her BRILLIANT new book Fundamentally, it's a hilarious and eye-opening novel where an academic lands a UN job rehabilitating ISIS women, one of whom she forms a problematic bond with. This episode is brought to you by My Event Concierge, who take the stress out of planning by organising u…

The clocks are about to change and so it's time for Jess and Lauren's monthly wrap up episode. Tune in for Jess to share thoughts on the newest Hunger Games book and Lauren's journey with reading Kristin Hannah's backlog! This episode is brought to you by Aery Living, who are on a mission to bring you and your home feel-good quality fragrances so y…

After how much listeners loved the "what's publishing in 2025" episode in January, Jess and Lauren have decided to make it a quarterly staple, so get ready for a glimpse of some of the books Jess and Lauren are looking forward to reading in April, May and June This episode is brought to you by Aery Living, who are on a mission to bring you and your…

In this week's episode, Jess and Lauren have the pleasure of sitting down with the one and only Emma Gannon, chatting all about her new book Table for One which is available to pre order now! This episode is brought to you by Aery Living, who are on a mission to bring you and your home feel-good quality fragrances so you can wind down the right way…

Jess and Lauren are back from the half term break and its time to travel back in time to February where they share everything they got up to on their Winter Reading Retreat! This episode is brought to you by Aery Living, who are on a mission to bring you and your home feel-good quality fragrances so you can wind down the right way, through life's s…

Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy came out in cinemas this week so this week Jess and Lauren debrief on what we loved about the film and share some of their fav chic lit reccos! Book onto the Book Reccos Reading Retreat and find out all the details HERE! Books Mentioned in this episode: Confessions of a 40 something F up by Alexandra Potter Finlay Do…

Today Jess and Lauren are joined by Alex Allison to talk about his new book Greatest of All Time an incredible book about hidden relationships, sexuality and football! This episode is brought to you by Book onto the Book Reccos Reading Retreat and find out all the details HERE! Books Mentioned in this episode: Greatest of All Time by Alex Allison B…

Today's episode is a suggestion by a lovely listener, where Jess and Lauren share Reccos of books similar to some all time faves! Book onto the Book Reccos Reading Retreat and find out all the details HERE! Books Mentioned in this episode: Final Revival of Opal & Nev Me Before You by Jojo Moyes Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng This Motherless …

Join Jess and Lauren for their first wrap up of the year where Jess and Lauren share what they got up to, watched and read in January! Book onto the Book Reccos Reading Retreat and find out all the details HERE! Books Mentioned in this episode: Homesick by Sylvia Saunders Happy All The Time by Laurie Colwin Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: D…

Today Jess and Lauren bring Holly Bourne's newest book to the pod, So Thrilled For You, which is publishing this month. Book onto the Book Reccos Reading Retreat and find out all the details HERE! Books Mentioned in this episode: So Thrilled For You by Holly Bourne Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out our website and ch…

In their first author interview of 2025, Jess and Lauren kick things off by chatting to Gillian McAllister, best selling thriller author, on her latest book Famous Last Words. Book onto the Book Reccos Reading Retreat and find out all the details HERE! Books Mentioned in this episode: Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister Book Reccos Website, Sho…

It's the first episode of the year, and it's a good one! Jess and Lauren look ahead to the books publishing in 2025! Remember, there are still spaces to book on to the Book Reccos Winter Reading Retreat - check it out here! Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase yo…

Its the last podcast episode of 2024, so buckle in for the longest episode of the year as Jess and Lauren share their Top 10 Books of the Year! Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Women by Kristin Hannah The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Brother Do You Love Me by Mani & Reuben Coe Strong Female Character by Fern Brady Kala by Colin Walsh Green Dot…

Let us be glad, let us be grateful that the Wicked movie is finally here, its taken over our Jess and Lauren's lives so they had to make a podcast about it. Let it be known, these book have a vary tenuous link to Wicked, it's just a great excuse to talk about books they haven't brought to the podcast yet... Books Mentioned in this Episode: James by…

It's the most wonderful time, of the year... So grab a hot drink and settle in for the anual festive reccos of 2024 episode! With the New Year approaching this is a perfect time to get ahead of resolutions and get yourself a Reading Journal to help you stay accountable of your reading goals in 2025. Get yours from the Book Reccos website, here! Boo…

In this slightly chaotic wrap up episode Jess and Lauren chat about what they got up to in November including now taking bookings for their first winter reading retreat in February! If you are interested in coming along, check it out here Upgrade your reading experience with Serious Readers' High Definition Light—crafted with Daylight Wavelength Te…

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Are you ready for a repeat of Recent Crime Reads?! This episode has everything from cosy crime, mystery and dark thrillers. Upgrade your reading experience with Serious Readers' High Definition Light—crafted with Daylight Wavelength Technology™ for clear, comfortable reading without eye strain. Use our code RECCOS at seriousreaders.com/bookreccos t…

In this episode, Jess and Lauren catch up on what they got up to in October, and a new review to chat through! Upgrade your reading experience with Serious Readers' High Definition Light—crafted with Daylight Wavelength Technology™ for clear, comfortable reading without eye strain. Use our code RECCOS at seriousreaders.com/bookreccos to get £100 of…

Happy Halloween! To get you in the spirit, Jess and Lauren have got no tricks only treats for you today. Think books with witches and vampires, horror with supernatural elements and a dark thriller! Books Mentioned in this Episode: Queen B by Juno Dawson We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine Girl A by Abigail De…

Get ready for a double recco episode where Jess and Lauren chat through 2 books which on the surface explore very similar topics, but in reality couldn't be more different! Books Mentioned in this Episode: Probably Nothing by Lauren Bravo Pity Party by Daisy Buchanan Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out our website and …

As 10th October is Mental Health Awareness Day in today's episode Jess and Lauren share a few reccos which explore the topic. Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Life Impossible by Matt Haig Between Friends & Lovers by Shirlene Obuobi Maame by Jessica George Evil Eye by Etaf Rum Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out our…

In today's episode Jess and Lauren discuss the book that everyone's taking about, yes, it's the latest release by Sally Rooney! Books Mentioned in this Episode: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney 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 Jour…

As we start to enter Autumn, Jess and Lauren check in to see how the first of the "ber months" has treated them, and as always recapping what they've read, where we've been and what we've been watching in September. Books Mentioned in this Episode: Friend Zone Experiment by Zen Cho Honeybee by Dawn O'Porter (& Paper Aeroplanes) Book Reccos Website,…

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren discuss What a Way to Go, the newest book from Bella Mackie! Books Mentioned in this Episode: What a Way to Go by Bella Mackie 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 th…

Have you had a Brat Girl Summer, or was your vacation very mindful, very... demure? In this episode, Jess and Lauren breakdown the two summer trends and serve up hot reccos for each! Books Mentioned in this Episode: Same as it Ever Was by Claire Lombardo Gin O'Clock Club by Rosie Blake Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and Dogs by Jordan Stephens Women …

Welcome back! In this episode Jess and Lauren fill you in on all they got up to over the summer break, and throw in a recco for Janice Hallett's newest book too! Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Examiner by Janice Hallett Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase …

It's the final episode before a little summer break, so today Jess and Lauren share the low down on their second Reading Retreat as well as leaving you with some reccos for the summer! Books Mentioned in this Episode: One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall The Salt Path by Raynor Winn Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: …

This week, Jess and Lauren discuss the books that made it into The New York Times Top 100 books of the 21st Century, sharing reccos on the books they've read and the ones worthy of adding to the TBR. This episode is brought to you by Snuggs, the brand on a mission to make periods simpler with the COMFIEST period pants on the market. And you can try…

This week, Jess and Lauren interview none other than award-winning journalist & author Olivia Petter on her NEW book Gold Rush which is set to be the book of the summer! This episode is brought to you by Snuggs, the brand on a mission to make periods simpler with the COMFIEST period pants on the market. And you can try them out for yourselves using…

A little known artist by the name of Taylor Swift was recently touring in the UK, so today's episode takes inspiration from the Eras tour, providing you with a recco for each era....Are You Ready For It? Join Jess and Lauren for part 2! This episode is brought to you by Snuggs, the brand on a mission to make periods simpler with the COMFIEST period…

A little known artist by the name of Taylor Swift was recently touring in the UK, so today's episode takes inspiration from the Eras tour, providing you with a recco for each era....Are You Ready For It? This episode is brought to you by Snuggs, the brand on a mission to make periods simpler with the COMFIEST period pants on the market. And you can…

As we're now officially half way through the year, in this episode Jess and Lauren use their Reading Journals for a mid-year reading check-in. Books Mentioned in this Episode: Everytime I go on Vacation Someone Dies by Catherine Mack Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out our…

This is the episode Jess and Lauren have been promising for a while: a round up of the recent historical fiction books they've enjoyed this year. Coming from two people who claim to not like historical fiction, you can trust this will be full of reccos. Books Mentioned in this Episode: In Memoriam by Alice Winn The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Hom…

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren are back with a listener's favourite: their top reccos for summer reads 2024. Whether you're going away, or plan on reading in the garden, tune in to hear about the books which should be on your packing list. Books Mentioned in this Episode: Sandwich by Catherine Newman This is Fine by Poorna Bell Lies & Weddings…

After taking a half term break, Jess and Lauren are back to fill you in on what they got up to in May, and what they enjoyed reading! Books Mentioned in this Episode: Making It by Laura Kay My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase…

A very special book is about to release and this episode is dedicated to Coco Mellors new book Blue Sisters! After interviewing Coco on the podcast following the success of her first novel Cleopatra & Frankenstein, this book was a HIGHLY anticipated read, and Jess and Lauren dive into it today. After this week's episode the podcast will be taking a…