The Backpacker's Book Club

Hello and welcome to our first guest: V. A. Rudys.  Cam and I had the best time talking to this author and about his debut novel 'My Wife Jodie'. We talked about all things reading (obviously), writing (duh), and how dyslexia has played a part in his journey.  Cam also attempted to get a film role and Syd tried to explain why timezones make absolutely no sense.  Hosted by: @camalam_reads @itsjustbethg and @agooddayto_read, three best friends reading their way through their bookcases. This month the organisation we are bringing attention to is Diabetes UK (https://www.diabetes.org.uk/). Something very dear to all of our lives as our beautiful host Cam is a Type 1 Diabetes advocate having lived with it for 11 years. Syd is taking part in Swim22 where from March 22 to June 22 she will swim the length of the English Channel in order to raise money for Diabetes UK - if you would like to donate here is the link: https://swim22.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/sydney2021 If you do anything of us this month please let it be that you read up on Diabetes and educate yourself. You never know when you could actually help save someones life. To donate go to the JustGiving page linked above or call 0345 123 2399. We are so proud of everyone who lives with Diabetes and fights everyday.

Hello it's Beth and Syd! AND WELCOME TO MALIBU. Or welcome to Beth and Syd's Agony Aunt Corner, where we talk about everything from dream proposals to best friends having your ex's baby. In April we read Taylor Jenkins Reid's 'Malibu Rising', if you couldn't guess from those topics... It's getting a bit more serious in May, the book announcement as always is at the end of the podcast episode. Hosted by: @camalam_reads @itsjustbethg and @agooddayto_read, three best friends reading their way through their bookcases. This month the organisation we are bringing attention to is Diabetes UK (https://www.diabetes.org.uk/). Something very dear to all of our lives as our beautiful host Cam is a Type 1 Diabetes advocate having lived with it for 11 years. Syd is taking part in Swim22 where from March 22 to June 22 she will swim the length of the English Channel in order to raise money for Diabetes UK - if you would like to donate here is the link: https://swim22.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/sydney2021 If you do anything of us this month please let it be that you read up on Diabetes and educate yourself. You never know when you could actually help save someones life. To donate go to the JustGiving page linked above or call 0345 123 2399. We are so proud of everyone who lives with Diabetes and fights everyday.

Hello it's us again! I know two in one month - you lucky things. In March we read/devoured V. E. Schwab's The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. So come and talk freckles, morally grey characters, and Sydney's ability to cry at books in 2022.  We hear Malibu is on fire - or perhaps it is simply the gossip. I guess we will find out with you when we announce the April Book-of-the-Month pick! Stick around for the end of the podcast to hear about this. As Beth mentioned in the podcast here is the link for Read With Cindy's video on "Should white authors write non-white characters? *A closer look at the Whiteness of Addie LaRue*" Hosted by: @camalam_reads @itsjustbethg and @agooddayto_read, three best friends reading their way through their bookcases. This month the organisation we are bringing attention to is Diabetes UK (https://www.diabetes.org.uk/). Something very dear to all of our lives as our beautiful host Cam is a Type 1 Diabetes advocate having lived with it for 11 years. Syd is taking part in Swim22 where from March 22 to June 22 she will swim the length of the English Channel in order to raise money for Diabetes UK - if you would like to donate here is the link: https://swim22.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/sydney2021 If you do anything of us this month please let it be that you read up on Diabetes and educate yourself. You never know when you could actually help save someones life. To donate go to the JustGiving page linked above or call 0345 123 2399. We are so proud of everyone who lives with Diabetes and fights everyday.

Ok so we know we are very late... but Happy Valentines Day!  We introduce some new sections in this podcast! We talk about rom-coms, Ciara Smith's The Falling in Love Montage, and Beth's next date. Welcome back to our witty ramblings and the first time we have all recorded together this year. You may have to turn your volume up for this month as it seems we were trying to whisper sweet nothings in your ears - you are so welcome. March's read is well and truly finished for all of us so if you read Addie LaRue make sure to keep an eye out for the next Chapter coming soon! Hosted by: @camalam_reads @itsjustbethg and @agooddayto_read three best friends reading their way through their bookcases. As we have missed February we are going to be keeping our charity as Mind, an incredible organisation that is determined to get every single person with a mental health problem get support and respect.  Starting a new year is difficult with all the pressures that can be placed on you, and that you can be putting on yourself. A mental health problem can add to this so please know that you are not alone, and if you need help: ask. You can do this by following this link: https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool

Happy International Women's Day! You may not have heard from us yet this month (we miss you!) but we wanted to wish all the ladies out there a Happy International Women's Day. Syd talks to you about #breakingthebias and gives you some book recommendations written by women about women. Talking about diverse stories and books that talk about real and current topics. Cam pops in to recommend a book whilst on holiday skiing. And Beth is learning her lines for the opening night of one of her plays, break a leg Beth! *As a content warning we do discuss domestic abuse in this episode, please reach out and get help if you need it. You can phone 0808 168 9111 or 0808 800 5008 in the UK, and most importantly know that you're not alone.* Hosted by: @camalam_reads @itsjustbethg and @agooddayto_read three best friends reading their way through their bookcases. This month the organisation we are bringing attention to is Women's Aid (https://www.womensaid.org.uk/), a charity that simply saves lives and educates and informs on domestic abuse. Many women struggle to escape the abuse permanently, build their independence, and get their lives back. Women's Aid is here to help, at any time. They will also teach you how to cover your track online so if needed you can search for help without fear. Here is that link for more information: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/cover-your-tracks-online/