april 2026: welcome back, what we're reading and podcast plans

In our very first episode of the year, Jenny, Belle and Sarah are back and we’re kicking things off with a big update! We’re moving away from seasons and switching to a monthly episode format, and in this episode we chat through why the change felt right for us (and hopefully for you too).Alongside that, it’s a proper catch-up - what we’ve been reading, what we’ve been loving, and how our reading year is shaping up so far. Expect plenty of bookish tangents, honest thoughts, and the usual cosy, conversational vibes as we ease into a new year of the podcast.We’ll also be sharing more over on our Patreon each month, alongside the main episodes, if you’d like to support the show and get extra content, you can join us here: https://www.patreon.com/c/bookcastclubBooks mentioned in this episode:The Fate of Mary Rose — Caroline O’DonoghueThe Correspondent — Virginia EvansMemorial Day — Geraldine BrooksWild Dark Shore — Charlotte McConaghyThe Rose Field — Philip PullmanAlways Home, Always Homesick — Hannah KentAudition — Katie KitamuraElegy, Southwest — Madeleine WattsLove, Sex and Frankenstein — Caroline LeaDeath in Her Hands — Ottessa MoshfeghGet in touchInstagram | TikTok | Substack | Patreon | Ko-fi | Email | YouTubeSupport The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at £2 a month. Rewards include early access to the podcast, 'close friends' feed on Instagram, monthly bonus episodes, tailored book recommendations and books in the post. If you would like to make a one-off donation you can do so on Ko-fi. A free way to show your support is to mention us on social media, rate us on Spotify or review us on Apple Podcasts.NewsletterSign up to our newsletter on Substack for more book recommendations, reviews, new releases, podcast recommendations and the latest podcast news.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.