First Wrap Up of 2026

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 FamilyBooks Mentioned in this episode:Chosen Family by Madeleine GrayThis Love by Lotte JeffsBook 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 on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com   Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: [email protected]: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 CrumSlags by Emma Jane UnsworthThe Passengers by John MarrsConsider Yourself Kissed by Jessica StanleySo, I Met This Guy by Alexandra PotterBook 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 on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com   Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: [email protected]: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LeeThree Days in June by Anne TylerYesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeThe Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'Neill Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray 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 on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com   Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: [email protected]: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 HooverMinbak by Ella LeeBook 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 on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com   Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: [email protected]: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 GeorgeMaame by Jessica GeorgeGood Dirt - Charmaine Wilkinson 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 on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com   Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: [email protected]: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy She Wanted More: Reimagine your future and live by your rules by Poorna Bell 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 on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com   Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: [email protected]: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com   Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: [email protected]: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 SandwichBooks Mentioned in this episode:Wreck by Catherine NewmanSandwich by Catherine NewmanWe all Want Impossible Things by Catherine NewmanTake What You Can by Naima Coster Sophie Standing There by Meg MasonBook 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 on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com   Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: [email protected]: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 aloneBooks Mentioned in this episode:Woman Down by Colleen Hoover Half His Age by Jennette McCurdyWreck by Catherine NewmanLove By The Book by Jessica GeorgeThe Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'Neill She Wanted More: Reimagine your future and live by your rules by Poorna Bell 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 on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com   Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: [email protected]: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ReidThe Names by Florence Knapp Happy All The Time by Laurie ColwinThe Wedding People by Alison Espach Loved One by Aisha Muharrar All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whittaker Wellness by Nathan HillThe Original Daughter by Jemimah Wei Liquid by Mariam RahmaniSunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins Madam Matisse by Sophie HaydockWho Wants To Live Forever by Hanna Thomas UoseEvenings and Weekends by Oisín McKennaSisterland by Curtis SittenfeldShow Don't Tell by Curtis SittenfeldGreatest of All Time by Alex Allison 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 on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com   Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: [email protected]: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.