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/

The first read of 2022 is here!  And yes it is fairy smut in its finest form. Of course we read ACOTAR and safe to say that this is an episode of us dedicating our souls to Sarah J. Maas. Listen to us fall in love with Rhysand, talk about other 5 star reads, and get Amy to guess the riddle.   We are ready for the month of love next month with our read, make sure to listen out for it at the end of the podcast!  Hosted by: @camalam_reads @itsjustbethg and @agooddayto_read three best friends reading their way through their bookcases.  For the beginning of a new year we want our charity of the month to be 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

Hi all, it’s Cam here, reporting from snowy France! I’m sending my postcard from the French Alps where I talk about the snow (lots of it but never too much), anniversaries (6 years), clubbing (with old men) and good food (exceptionally so). 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 Crisis (https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved/donate-to-crisis-at-christmas/), the national charity for homeless people. They help with helping people off the streets, finding a home, getting new skills and finding a job. At this time of year where the streets can get to below freezing this charity could not be more important. They have a blog for more information: https://www.crisis.org.uk/about-us/the-crisis-blog/

Happy New Year you beautiful souls! We have reunited and exchanged gifts for Christmas, had a little chat, sang a few songs, and let food get the better of us!  Welcome 2022, what a year it's going to be! 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 Crisis (https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved/donate-to-crisis-at-christmas/), the national charity for homeless people. They help with helping people off the streets, finding a home, getting new skills and finding a job. At this time of year where the streets can get to below freezing this charity could not be more important. They have a blog for more information: https://www.crisis.org.uk/about-us/the-crisis-blog/

It's Christmas time! Or it was Christmas time. And we made some choices this month.  Beth chose the equivalent of a Hallmark Christmas movie.  Cam went down the colours of Christmas route. Syd went for a good ol'Christmas story retelling. January's read is (secretly) revealed at the end of the episode - and it's about to get a bit Tinker Bell in here. But maybe the adult version. 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 Crisis (https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved/donate-to-crisis-at-christmas/), the national charity for homeless people.  They help with helping people off the streets, finding a home, getting new skills and finding a job. At this time of year where the streets can get to below freezing this charity could not be more important. They have a blog for more information: https://www.crisis.org.uk/about-us/the-crisis-blog/

It's just two backpackers this month as we talk about Arthur Golden's Memoirs of a Geisha! We find out our Japanese element, shoutout some special people and hate on Hatsumomo. Tune in to hear the book that we have chosen for December - tis the season everyone to be jolly! 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.  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 their website linked above or call 0345 123 2399. We are so proud of everyone who lives with Diabetes and fights everyday.

Hi all. It's Syd here. I'm taking over today to bring you on a cooking journey. Making caramel (badly), baking some cakes (questionably), and not having enough ingredients (annoyingly).  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 the Samaritans (https://www.samaritans.org/), a charity that provides all forms of emotional support to absolutely anyone who might need it in Great Britain and Ireland. Syd is taking part in their Jog 30k in November in order to raise some donations for this incredible charity, if you want to donate the link is attached (https://www.facebook.com/donate/216368353852723/). And please know that if you need help you can email them at jo@samaritans.org or call on 116 123 for free 24/7.

Follow along as we talk about our spooky season read - Mexican Gothic. Discussing romance in books, Halloween costumes and Beth's next-door neighbour. *As a content warning we do discuss sexual harassment 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.* Tune in to hear the book that we have chosen for November - backpacks packed and ready to go! 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 the Samaritans (https://www.samaritans.org/), a charity that provides all forms of emotional support to absolutely anyone who might need it in Great Britain and Ireland. Syd is taking part in their Jog 30k in November in order to raise some donations for this incredible charity, if you want to donate the link is attached (https://www.facebook.com/donate/216368353852723/). And please know that if you need help you can email them at jo@samaritans.org or call on 116 123 for free 24/7.

Follow along as we talk about our first read - Fifty Shades of Grey. The second-hand embarrassment, the characters, the plot and of course Christian Grey. *As a content warning we do discuss sexual harassment 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.* Tune in to hear the book that we have chosen for October - spooky season is truly here! 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 Weston Park (http://www.westonpark.org.uk/), a cancer charity which helps families with and beyond cancer. They have a podcast called Weston Park Cancer Charity podcast sharing stories about their work, so go have a listen and donate if you can! 

Welcome to our podcast, and the very first episode! Meet us, your book club hosts: @camalam_reads @itsjustbethg and @agooddayto_read  This episode explains how everything is going to work, the episodes and when to look out for them. Tune in to also hear which book we will be reading for the month of September - it's going to be an interesting one!