I like big books and I cannot lie

Today Jess and Lauren are joined by Louise O'Neill to discuss her brand new book A Bigger Life. Part memoir, part manifesto, A Bigger Life is a candid, courageous exploration of modern womanhood, sexual freedom, and the myths we’re sold about what makes a life worthwhile. Books Mentioned in this episode:A Bigger Life by Louise O'NeillWe go way back by Niamh ConnolleyThe Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle Strange Girls by Sarvat HasinSo Old so Young by Grant GinderBook 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's the next instalment of Shelf Help - where Jess and Lauren recommend books that might help you through specific moments in your life. Today they dive into navigating friendships in your 30s, specifically the shift that can happen when your friends start having childrenBooks Mentioned in this episode:So Thrilled For You by Holly BourneExpectation by Anna HopeWahala by Nikki May The Panic Years by Nell FrizzellThe Interestings by Meg WolitzerFriendaholic by Elizabeth DayBook 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.

Given that Jess spent her summer doing a bit more backlist reading, it is time for our next Auto Buy Author special for Kristin Hannah, Jess has read half of the books she's written so its her job to convince Lauren which one of hers she should read nextKristin Hannah Books Mentioned in this episode:Firefly LaneThe NightingaleThe Great AloneThe Four WindsThe WomenWildNight RoadWinter GardenTrue ColorsOn Mystic LakeSummer IslandFly AwayHome FrontBook 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.comGet in Touch:Instagram: @bookreccosEmail: [email protected]: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If like you loved Sorrow and Bliss then you'll have been counting down the days for Meg Mason to publish another book. Sophie, Standing There is out now and Jess and Lauren are digigng into it today - spoiler free of course- to get you excited.Books Mentioned in this episode: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.

It's time already forJess and Lauren to share their August wrap up which this month includes their thoughts on a recent Buddy Read of Bella Mackie's latest book & a harrowing expose in The Guardian on Christopher Berry-Dee. Books Mentioned in this episode:Claws Out by Bella MackieBook 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.comGet in Touch:Instagram: @bookreccosEmail: [email protected]: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess and Lauren have both recently read 700-800 page books so today's epsiode they dive into some of those.Books Mentioned in this episode:American Hagwon by Min Jin LeeThe Covenant of Water by Abraham VergheseThe Hour I First Believed by Wally LambBook 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.comGet in Touch:Instagram: @bookreccosEmail: [email protected]: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Autumn 2026 is set to be a great quarter for new releases, so as always, Jess and Lauren use this episode to share their initial thoughts based on synopsis, book cover and author alone!Books Mentioned in this episode:American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee Peck & Peck by Bonnie GarmusTaipei Story by R.F. KuangSophie, Standing There by Meg Mason We Chase Shadows by Richard OsmanBook 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 BACK from their summer breaks and this episode is bumper packed with everything they got up to, including Jess' Canadian road trip and Lauren's trip to South Wales. Tune in for a full debrief and a couple of book reccos, too!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 enjoying a summer break, so instead for the month of August they'll be sharing old summer episodes, in case you missed 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 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 enjoying a summer break, so instead for the month of August they'll be sharing old summer episodes, in case you missed them!In celebration of National Writing Day on 24th June, we've been given a unique code providing you with 40% off all of BBC Maestro's writing courses.Use code BOOKRECCOS40 from now until 25th July for 40% off ALL BBC Maestro courses. Whether you're an aspiring writer, looking to expand your business skills, learn a new hobby or work on self-development, this discount gives you a MASSIVE saving! Head to www.https://www.bbcmaestro.com for more info!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.