May 2026 Wrap Up

Before we take a summer break, Jess and Lauren are recapping June plus sharing a little mid-year reading review. Plus, they have an exclusive discount for aspiring writers amongst Book Reccos listeners.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.

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.

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! As a reminder, 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.

Before we take a summer break, Jess and Lauren are recapping June plus sharing a little mid-year reading review. Plus, they have an exclusive discount for aspiring writers amongst Book Reccos listeners.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.bbcmaestro.com for more info!Books Mentioned in this episode:Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon by Mizuki Tsujimura Theo of Golden by Allen Levi 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.

Welcome to our first official Auto-Buy-Author Special where we dive into an author whose books we will pick up and read without even reading the blurb. Today's episode is Tayari Jones, in celebration of her publishing a new book in the last few months.Books Mentioned in this episode:American MarriageSilver SparrowThe UntellingLeaving Atlanta 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.comGet in Touch:Instagram: @bookreccosEmail: [email protected]: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the Women's Prize for Fiction winner being announced tomorrow (11th June), Jess and Lauren share their thoughts on the shortlist and predict who they think the winner will be.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.comGet in Touch:Instagram: @bookreccosEmail: [email protected]: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready tor a bumper episode where Jess and Lauren share reccos for books which are guaranteed to keep you engrossed on your sun-lounger this summer!Books Mentioned in this episode:Our Perfect Storm by Carley FortunePeople in Love by Claire DaverlyFive by Ilona BannisterFamily Friends by Chloë AshbyPool House by Mary H.K. ChoiBook 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 for another wrap up episode, tune in to find out what what they got up to and read in May, including Patrick Radden Keefe's new book, London Falling which is mind blowing!Books Mentioned in this episode:London Falling by Patrick Radden KeefeBook 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.

Introducing a new mini-series Shelf Help Book Reccos. Today, Jess and Lauren share reccos for if you - or a friend - are going through a break up, with a month by month book prescription to help you find your confidence again. 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.

Today, Jess and Lauren are pulling up 1-star GoodReads reviews, challenging each other to guess the book, and then coming to its defense — because of course these are some of our favourites.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.