Book Reccos: Between the Pages

A Song of Me and You with Mike Gayle

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Jess and Lauren are joined by an author celebrating his 25th year in publishing, it's the wonderful Mike Gayle to discuss his ...

The Rachel Incident with Caroline O'Donoghue

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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; ...

Reading Retreat Recap

07 Jun 2023

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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 ...

Pride Month Book Reccos

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, whi...

Seven Exes with Lucy Vine

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 25...

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Book Reccos Birthday

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

April Wrap Up

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 sponsore...

Recent Romance Reads

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 read...

Death of a Bookseller

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, alongs...

Preloved with Lauren Bravo

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

March wrap up

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

WBD x IWD

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Catching Up

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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.&nbs...

Galentines Day

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In celebration of Galentines Day Jess and Lauren share some wonderful reccos which explore female friendships including a brand new novel just publish...

Finding Mr Perfectly Fine with Tasneem Abdur-Rashid

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

January Reading Wrap Up

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Oxfam Reading Challenge

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, a...

In Conversation with Janice Hallet

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 lat...

99 problems but a book ain't one

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Really Good, Actually with Monica Heisey

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Best Books of 2022

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Festive reccos of 2022

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

November Reading Wrap Up

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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! ...

Cat Lady by Dawn O'Porter

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jess and Lauren are chatting about Dawn O'Porter's brilliant, hilarious and at times moving new novel Cat Lady.    This month...

Non Fiction November

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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'...

What Writers Read

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jess and Lauren are chatting about Pandora Sykes' new book, What Writers Read. A beautiful collection of mini essays from 35 writers about ...

Dear Dolly

02 Nov 2022

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After attending Dolly Alderton's live event with Fane, this week Jess and Lauren catch up on her wonderful new book Dear Dolly, and some of their favo...

October Reading Wrap Up

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in to hear Jess and Lauren recapping some of their favourite reads in October, including the latest books from Colleen Hoover and Adam Kay. &nb...

Reccos Galore

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week Jess and Lauren asked you guys to share your 'give me a recco for' questions, so today's episode is dedicated to sharing reccos for all of y...

The Ick

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, off the back of receiving copies of The Little Book of Ick, Jess and Lauren discuss what gives them the ick, and what their least favourite...

Our Missing Hearts by Celese Ng

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jess and Lauren are diving in to Celeste Ng's new book Our Missing Hearts. After loving Little Fires Everywhere, tune in to find out their t...

September wrap up

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode of September, Jess and Lauren share a reading recap of the books they loved this month as well as an exciting announcement of the ...

Girl Friends with Holly Bourne

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren interview the wonderful Holly Bourne on her new book Girl Friends which is a fabulous book exploring female friend...

Books for the Ber Months

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is over, and so in this episode Jess and Lauren share some reccos of a few books which are just perfect to read during Autumn for those cosy vi...

Did we catch up on our TBR this summer?

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the first official episode after their summer break, Jess and Lauren ask each other whether or not they did indeed (as promised) catch up on their ...

Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Lauren are resuming the pod from its summer break one week early to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated latest book from Taylor J...

July Reading Wrap

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this last episode of the month, Jess and Lauren share some of the books they've enjoyed the most in July including two powerful memoirs, a beautifu...

Books of Summer 2022

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Timed perfectly for the London heatwave, in this episode Jess and Lauren share some of their top reccos perfect for Summer 2022. Full of travel, roman...

In conversation with Kirsty Capes

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jess and Lauren interview Kirsty Capes on the release of her new book Love Me, Love Me Not - a stunning novel about the roles we fall ...

New Paperback Releases

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

July marks the release of some amazing books which have either just come out in paperback or will be soon, so in this episode Jess and Lauren discuss ...

June Reading Wrap

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the last episode for June! In this episode, Jess and Lauren discuss some of their favourite reccos of the month, including the book of the ...

Love Island but make it books

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Lauren are back with another slightly rogue but hopefully entertaining episode: Love Island but make it books! In this episode, all of those ...

Women's Prize 2022

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Women's Prize For Fiction shortlist being announced later on today, Jess and Lauren share their thoughts on the books which made it to th...

Reese's Book Club Revisited

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back by popular demand, Jess and Lauren are revisiting some of the Reese's Book Club picks they've loved in the past year (and not spoken about alread...

Sunny with Sukh Ojla

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The first episode of June is kicking off with a bang as Jess and Lauren are joined by actor and writer Sukh Ojla, on her debut novel, Sunny. Sunny is ...

May Reading Wrap Up

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How on earth are we at the end of May?! This episode is Jess and Lauren's monthly recap of some of their fav reads in May.  This episode was brou...

Welcome to Your Life with Bethany Rutter

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Jess and Lauren chat to Bethany Rutter on her first adult fiction novel, Welcome to Your Life, a heart-warming and hilarious book t...

Hush with Kate Maxwell & more on motherhood

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Jess and Lauren chat to Kate Maxwell, author of a brand new book coming out this week called Hush which is a beautifully written t...

Ask Us Anything

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy First Birthday to the Book Reccos pod! To celebrate, Jess and Lauren challenged listeners to send in their questions for an 'ask us anything' ep...

The No Show by Beth O'Leary

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As April comes to a close Jess and Lauren recap some of the books they've loved this month, including Beth O'Leary's latest novel: The No Show, and so...

Korean Lit

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

By complete coincidence, Jess and Lauren have both read a number of books written by Korean authors recently, so today's episode is dedicated to those...

Single Bald Female with Laura Price

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the launch of Laura Price's debut novel, Single Bald Female, Jess and Lauren interview Laura today in a spoiler free discussion about her...

Lessons in Chemistry with Bonnie Garmus

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Lauren are kicking April off with a bang with an interview with Bonnie Garmus on her debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry which is out today! It...

March Reading Wrap Up

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Lauren spent March reading books written by women in celebration of Women's History Month, so in this month the pair close out the month by r...

Stronger with Poorna Bell

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate Women's History Month, Jess and Lauren are reading books written exclusively by women. And in today's episode they are joined by Poorna B...

Brown Girls with Daphne Palasi Andreades

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate International Women's day and Women's History Month Jess and Lauren are exclusively reading books written by women all month long. In thi...

Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate International Women's day and Women's History Month Jess and Lauren are exclusively reading books written by women all month long. In thi...

Femlandia and other Feminist Dystopians

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Women's History Month everyone! To celebrate, Jess and Lauren are exclusively reading books written by women all month long, and to kick things ...

Cleopatra & Frankenstein with Coco Mellors

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jess and Lauren interview the wonderful Coco Mellors on her beautiful new debut novel Cleopatra and Frankenstein!   This ep...

Two Sequels and a Buddy Read

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, seeing as Jess and Lauren have both independently read a sequel this month, as well as a page-turning thriller which is keeping them...

If My Life was a Book...

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So you may have seen that Booksta challenge circulating IG 'My Life As a Book', well today Jess and Lauren are jumping on that bandwagon and answering...

Underrated Love Stories

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Seeing as February is the month of love, in this episode Jess and Lauren chat through some of their favourite underrated love stories. You may not cla...

Two 5stars and an audiobook

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Even though January lasted a whole year, it's time for a reading wrap up! Jess and Lauren delve in to some of their most favourite reads from the firs...

Blue Monday

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Blue Monday (AKA The Most Depressing Day of the Year) Jess and Lauren are arming you with some feel good reccos to boost your mood and hopeful...

The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Jess and Lauren discuss the highly anticipated newest book from Janice Hallett, The Twyford Code, a gripping new mystery novel...

New Year, Same Us

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year Everybody! After a Christmas break, Jess and Lauren are back with a reading update of all the books they enjoyed over the festive seaso...

CoHo vs TJR

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jess & Lauren are going head to head with two KILLER authors in a book off. Whether you're a Taylor Jenkins Reid stan, or a Colleen Hoover super-f...

Wahala with Nikki May

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jess and Lauren speak with Nikki May, author of Wahala, which is set to be the Most Talked-about Book of 2022! This book launches on ...

We Need to Talk about Money by Otegha Uwagba

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jess and Lauren discuss a recent read they have LOVED - We Need to Talk about Money by Sunday Times Best Selling author, Otegha Uwagba...

Festive AF Reccos

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jess and Lauren discuss some of their recent festive reads in time for December. So grab a mulled wine, get cosy and be prepared to ge...

My Body by Emily Ratajkowski

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jess and Lauren discuss Emily Ratajkowski's new book My Body which is a collection of essays exploring feminism, sexuality, and power....

The Great British BOOK Off

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the Great British Bake Off being back on our screens, Jess and Lauren have set themselves a bake off themed challenge today but turned bo...

Taste by Stanley Tucci

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jess and Lauren dig in to the highly anticipated release for Stanley Tucci's Foodoir Taste. Alongside this scrumptious main course, th...

Reading Update

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jess and Lauren take their general reading update chat from Whatsapp on to the Podcast. Tune in for a world of 'currently', what they...

Destroy the Patriarchy Not the Planet

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021, so to mark these importan...

Shag, Marry, Kill?

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for a slightly outrageous book discussion?! Jess and Lauren play the classic game of Shag, Marry, Kill, but with books. What could go wr...

September's Buddy Reads

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Seeing as Book Reccos was born out of Jess and Lauren's love for buddy reading books together, this episode is a recap of all the buddy reads the pair...

Happy Not Perfect with Poppy Jamie

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Jess and Lauren interview Happy Not Perfect founder, Poppy Jamie, on her new book which expertly tackles how we can create a clear ...

Netflix Categories but Make It Books

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jess and Lauren are back with a fun - and little rogue - episode sharing with you some off the cuff reccos based on the niche Netflix catego...

Beautiful World, Where Are You

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the day we've all been (not so patiently) waiting for: the release of Sally Rooney's highly anticipated new novel, Beautiful World, Where Are You...

Books of Summer 2021

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jess and Lauren discuss some of Summer 2021's most popular releases, from *that* Taylor Jenkins Reid book and not one but TWO Reeses ...

Recent Crime Reads

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Put your detective hats on, because in this episode Jess and Lauren share some of their recent crime reads. This episode is brought to you by WILD - t...

Time Travel

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever read a book that transported you straight to the era its set? Well if not, Jess and Lauren share some great reccos in this episode that ...

Bad Choices

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jess and Lauren discuss Lucy Vine's new book Bad Choices, a fun book which has friendship at the heart of it, as well as some other b...

The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jess and Lauren discuss Donna Freitas's new book The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano which explores the life changing decision of wheth...

How to Kill Your Family

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jess and Lauren discuss the book release we've ALL been waiting for: How To Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie! This is a WILD ride, bu...

Women's Prize for Fiction

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The countdown for the winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction is on! Ahead of the announcement on Wednesday 8th September, in this episode Jess and La...

BookBar Reccos

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Jess and Lauren visit the incredible BookBar in North London to interview owner Chrissy on what it's like running an independen...

Audio Book Reccos

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For whatever reason you choose to listen to an audio book, sometimes we all need to switch a physical book for an audio one. So in this episode Jess a...

Love in Non-Fiction

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Lauren and Jess discuss some of the non fiction books which explore the topic of love in all its various forms from friendship...

Big Magic

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

'Self Help' books can be a little hit and miss, so whether you're a fiend or foe, there's something for everyone in this episode as Jess (who is notor...

Summer Reccos

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all love a poolside read, and whether you're going away this year or staying put, in this episode Jess and Lauren discuss the books which will crea...

The Books That Defined Our Teens

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jess and Lauren are going back in time to chat about the books that defined their teenage years and the books they wish they'd read as teen...

Reese's Book Club & interview with Flynn Berry

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Each month, Reese Witherspoon selects a book that she loves and has a woman at the centre of the narrative for her Book Club, and in this episode Jess...

Thrillers & Currently Reading

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jess and Lauren discuss the world of thrillers. From what makes a thriller a can't-put-it-down success, to the tropes which make us y...

How Do We Know We're Doing It Right?

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How Do We Know We're Doing It Right by Pandora Sykes is coming out in paperback, Jess and Lauren will be revisiting the book to share their thoughts a...

The Road Trip, Beth O'Leary

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode, Jess and Lauren discuss their no spoiler thoughts on Beth O'Leary's new book The Road Trip. Whether you're an avid fan of O'Lea...