Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers
Bring Your Own is a bookish podcast hosted by three besties who met via the internet. Each week Brandi, Kendra, and Kayla chat (and sometimes fight) about their favorite books, authors, the bookish community, and more. The podcast focuses on romance readers and covers book recommendations, discussions, and community engagement.
Episodes
BYO COURT: Bookish Crimes Are Now on Trial
ALL RISE. BYO COURT IS NOW IN SESSION.
This week, we’re taking our most controversial bookish opinions to court. One of us is the prosecution, one is the defense, and one has the power to deliver the final verdict.
We’re presenting evidence, making our cases, fighting for JUSTICE, and coming very close to being held in contempt of court.
The question is simple: GUILTY OR INNOCENT?
Court is off
Giving Our Cohost a Bookish Performance Review
It’s time for Kayla’s annual performance review, we mean birthday celebration!
Before Brandi and Kendra put her in the hot seat, Kayla looks back on her 30th year and shares the books, movies, TV shows, media, and moments that defined it. Then it’s time for HR to take over.
Brandi and Kendra step into their official (and COMPLETELY qualified) HR roles for a bookish performance review of their fa
THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS MOVIE REVIEW BONUS EPISODE | Our UNEDITED & UNFILTERED Reactions
We met late (FOR US!!!) last night for an immediate, unedited, totally unfiltered brain dump on The Love Hypothesis adaptation. We had THOUGHTS, and we needed to talk about them immediately.
So here are our raw, first-reaction thoughts on the movie. We discuss the things we loved, the things we wish would have been done better, and all of our takes before we had time to process anything.
Did you
WE DRAFTED THE ULTIMATE POP CULTURE SUPER TEAM | Books, Movies & Music Draft
It’s football season, so of course we’re back with another BYO draft! This time we're building our pop culture super team with our players being books, movies, music, and all things pop culture.
We’re forced to make some questionable draft picks, fighting over who deserves the bests on the list, and backing up our choices with strategy!
Which book is your franchise quarterback? What albums make
Welcome to BYO UNIVERSITY
WELCOME TO BYO UNIVERSITY. CLASS IS OFFICIALLY IN SESSION.
Forget everything you thought you knew about school because at BYO University, the only thing on the syllabus is our book recs. In this episode, we’re handing out our very own book recommendations based on different school subjects. If you’re majoring in English, minoring in Biology, barely passing Math, or somehow enrolled in a class you
Reylo, The Art of Improv, and Cosmic Love with Emma Brodie
This week we're joined by the author of one of our favorite books of the year, Into the Blue, by the one and only Emma Brodie! We talk all things art, acting, fandom, and the kind of love story that feels almost impossible to explain.
Emma takes us behind the scenes of AJ and Noah’s years-spanning relationship, including the cosmic connection between them, the role of improv and trust in their ro
Every Fall 2026 Book Release You NEED to Know About
The best fall 2026 book releases are almost here, and we’re breaking down all the most anticipated new books coming out this fall! From romance and fantasy to books we’ve been waiting YEARS to read, we’re sharing our complete fall book release radar and the upcoming releases currently at the top of our TBRs.
In this episode, we discuss The Knave and the Moon by Rachel Gillig, Free Falling by Lyla
Books, Bravo, & a Bookish Roast - Brandi’s Birthday
In this special birthday episode, Brandi looks back on the past year, of course talks about the books that made the biggest impact on her, and spends a very healthy amount of time talking about Bravo. Then things take a turn when Kendra and Kayla get the chance to Bookishly roast Brandi on her birthday. Consider this her annual performance review, but with significantly more bullying.
In this epi
Blind Reacting to Our Listeners' Bookish Hot Takes
We asked you for your hottest bookish takes, and now we’re reacting to them completely blind. No context, no preparation, just our immediate thoughts on your most controversial opinions.
We’re bringing our own takes to the table too, and what started as a bunch of hot takes ended up sparking some surprisingly deep conversations about books, reading, and why we love the stories we do.
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Joss Richard Talks Let’s Kiss and Tell, Fake Dating & So Much More
We sat down with Joss Richard to talk about her sophomore novel, Let’s Kiss and Tell and ended up talking about SO much more.
From the book itself to romance, writing, relationships, and all the things we inevitably spiral into when we’re having a really good conversation, Joss was an absolute dream guest. She was funny, thoughtful, honest, and just generally incredible to chat with.
If you’ve r
Truly Sinful Bookish Takes | Our 7 Deadly Sins
The 7 Deadly Sins... but make it BOOKISH.
We're taking one of our favorite YouTube trends and assigning books, authors, tropes, characters, and all kinds of bookish chaos to each of the seven deadly sins. Which book is the embodiment of Pride? What character screams Lust? Which author deserves the Greed title? We're making some controversial picks, defending our choices, and giggling at each othe
Book Recommendations for Olivia Rodrigo Fans
Kendra is here with her solo episode, and she's pairing every song from You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love by Olivia Rodrigo with the perfect book recommendations.
From messy relationships and aching longing to healing, hope, and happily-ever-afters, each track gets a book (or two!) that captures it's vibe. Whether you've had the album on repeat or you're just looking for your next five-st
The Best and Worst Books of 2026 So Far
Midyear check-in time!
We're officially halfway through 2026, so we're looking back at the books that completely blew us away... and the ones we wish we could unread. From new favorites to biggest disappointments, we're sharing our best and worst reads of the year (so far), plus all the other media we've been obsessed with lately, from TV and movies to documentaries and more.
Come see if your fa
Book Recs for Every Song on Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
Baby, don't you know that you're my golden hour? 🦋
This week, Kayla is hosting a solo episode where she pairs every track from Golden Hour to a book that captures the same feeling, the same emotional beat, the same message. From the quiet dignity of letting someone go, to the giddy disorientation of falling in love, to the radical act of finally letting yourself be okay. There's a book for every
They Opened The Bookish Khia Asylum!
🚨 Welcome to the Bookish Khia Asylum 🚨
We're following the iconic "7 Levels of…" trend, but make it bookish.
From Level 1 to Level 5 in our case, we're deciding which authors, bookish things, concepts, opinions, ANYTHING- deserve each floor. Who's getting early release, and who's never seeing daylight again? Expect hot takes, and some ten-toes-down defending.
Check yourself in and tell us: who
Book Recs for the folklore Girlies
What if every song on Taylor Swift's folklore had the perfect book to match?
This week, Brandi is hosting a solo episode where she pairs every track from folklore with a book recommendation that captures the song's atmosphere, themes, and emotional depth. From heartbreaking love stories to nostalgic coming-of-age tales, each recommendation is inspired by the world Taylor created on this iconic al
Hannah Brown Gets Real About Love, Heartbreak, and Her Most Personal Story Yet
Former Bachelorette and bestselling author Hannah Brown joins BYO to discuss her new book, Reasons to Be Loved By You. In this candid conversation, Hannah opens up about the inspiration behind the book, the personal experiences that shaped her writing, and the lessons she's learned about resilience, growth, and finding her own voice.
We talk about the journey from reality TV to authorhood, what r
The Queer Hades Retelling Everyone's Talking About | Chip Pons Interview
You'll come for the spicy Hades retelling and stay for Chip's incredible energy.
We had an absolute BLAST talking with Chip Pons about Dearly Departed, the queer Hades retelling that's stealing readers' hearts. From writing swoon-worthy romance and irresistible tension to balancing humor, emotion, and mythology, Chip brought the behind-the-scenes scoop. Watch us tear up with emotion, then almost
We Need to Talk About Every Year After
So we watched Every Year After... and we have thoughts.
In this BONUS episode, we're diving into one of the most anticipated book-to-screen adaptations of the year. As huge fans of the novel, we went in ready to relive all the heartbreak, chemistry, and emotional depth that made us fall in love with the story.
Join us as we break down what the show got wrong, why the adaptation missed the mark f
BRUTALLY Honest Rankings of Our Book Club Picks
BYO Book Club is officially 1 year old! To celebrate, we ranked every book club pick... and some of these takes toward the end might end friendships!
From instant classics to books we wish we could un-read, we're giving our brutally honest rankings with zero mercy for every book we read this year.
Which book do you think got robbed, and where did we go right?
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2026 Books You Need to Add to Your Summer TBR
In this episode we’re spotlighting the most anticipated romance, literary, and fantasy releases of the summer season. From heavy-hitting, big name romance releases, to debut authors we can’t wait to read, these are the books about to take over your TBR.
Whether you’re here for romance, litfic, or romantasy recommendations, this Summer Book Release Radar has you covered. Get your calendar ready fo
Everyone’s Losing It and Brooke Averick Explains Why
Brooke Averick joins Bring Your Own to discuss her debut novel Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It and why modern life feels like one long emotional emergency. From existential crises to dating disasters, Brooke dives into the balance of chaos and sincerity, and why that combination makes the best stories.
Known also for her hit show Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast, Brooke is no stranger to conversati
We Have A Lot to Say About Cherry Baby…
Did Rainbow Rowell deliver with Cherry Baby?
This week on Bring Your Own, Kayla, Kendra, and Brandi are doing a FULL deep dive into Cherry Baby. We talk about the relationships, the writing, the scenes that stuck with us, and why Cherry Baby feels a little different from some of her other books in the best way. We also get into our overall thoughts on Rainbow Rowell as one loyal longtime reader,
We Need to Talk About Off Campus
We couldn’t just NOT talk about Off Campus, so two episodes this week it is!
We binged all of Off Campus, the brand-new TV adaptation inspired by the hockey romance book series that took BookTok by storm. Now, we’re breaking down our first impressions, favorite moments, casting choices, what worked (and what didn’t), and whether the show lives up to the hype of the original books.
From iconic sc
Tier Ranking Your Favorite Book Couples
🚨 YOUR FAVORITE BOOK COUPLE IS BREAKING UP 🚨
Okay… maybe not literally… but we are tier ranking some of your favorite iconic romance book couples and making some VERY controversial decisions.
From “together in every lifetime” to “not making it down the aisle,” we’re sorting your faves into tiers, defending our hot takes, and probably starting arguments along the way.
Join us for chaos, romance
Books to Define a Year: Celebrating Kendra
A year of reading, evolving, and growth! We’re celebrating Kendra the only way we know how: through love and stories.
In this special episode, we look back on the reads and other media that defined Kendra’s past year, with books like Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Correspondent by Ann Patchett, Phoebe Beman's Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick, No Matter What by Cara Bastone, and more.
We also
13 Going on 30: Revisiting Books We Loved as Tweens
In this week's episode Kayla, Kendra, and Brandi take a nostalgic dive back into the books that shaped us during our tween years, and the stories we once obsessed over.
Now that we’re older (and allegedly wiser), we’re revisiting these favorites with fresh eyes. Do they still hold up? Were they as deep as we remembered, or just dramatic in that perfectly middle-school way? We found a mix of heart
Reader Rot: Breaking Down the New York Times & Kindle Best-Sellers Lists
This week, we’re launching the first edition of Reader Rot, and things got interesting fast.
We got into the weeds with the NYT and Amazon Kindle best seller's lists and dissected them down to the smallest of details like subgenre, publishing houses, and page counts. The results weren’t what we expected.
Join Kendra, Kayla, and Brandi as we dig into what’s actually dominating the charts right no
Reading 1-Star Review of our Favorite Books
We decided to hurt our own feelings this week.
We went straight to the Goodreads 1-star reviews on our favorite books (AKA Hell on Earth) and pulled the meanest, funniest, most ridiculous takes we could find, then tried to guess the book based only on those (very incorrect, in our humble opinion) reviews.
See if you can guess them before we do. Play along while you listen!
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The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez Deep Dive
Three hosts, one book, and very different opinions.
In this week’s episode of Bring Your Own, we break down The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez. What worked, what didn’t, and why we couldn’t agree - and don’t worry, we start spoiler free before we jump into the details! The conversation goes deeper than we expected, and the disagreements lead to great conversations. Whether you hate this book with a
Romance Author Rose & Thorn
This week we got REAL about our favorite romance authors.
In this week’s episode, listeners called in to share their “roses and thorns,” the best and worst parts of authors they love. Some of these hot takes had us nodding our heads, others had us busting out laughing.
Kendra, Kayla, and Brandi react LIVE to your submissions, share their own opinions, and dive into the highs, lows, and spicy deb
Mismatched Book Comps
We’ve all seen those “For fans of…” and “Perfect for readers who love…” blurbs on romance novels, but what happens when the comps make absolutely no sense together?
This week, Brandi, Kendra, and Kayla are putting that idea to the test. In this episode the girls take two books with completely different vibes and mash them up to imagine a story that somehow works for fans of both.
Will it be a ch
One Last Trip to the Windy City: A Windy City Series + In Her Own League Deep Dive
In this episode of Bring Your Own, we take a look back at the Windy City Series by Liz Tomforde and the moments, characters, and stories that made the journey through Chicago so memorable.
We also take a deeper dive into the Windy City spinoff In Her Own League, talking about what we loved, what stood out to us, and a few things we found ourselves being a little more critical of along the way. B
Which Book Did It Better?
In this episode of Bring Your Own, we put books head-to-head and ask the question every reader secretly argues about: which book actually did it better?
Kayla, Kendra and Brandi compare books with similar tropes, oddly specific details, and sometimes completely ridiculous overlaps to decide which book did it better. From big plot ideas to the most niche, random things readers notice, we’re here
2026 Spring Book Releases To Have On Your TBR
In this episode we’re spotlighting the most anticipated romance and fantasy releases of the spring season. From heavy-hitting, big name romance releases, to debut authors we can’t wait to read, these are the books about to take over your TBR.
Whether you’re here for romance, fantasy, or romantasy recommendations, this Spring Book Release Radar has you covered.
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Bookish Game Night: AU Meet Cutes, Bookish Matchmaker, and Name That Book
Bookish Game Night is BACK! In this week’s episode, Kayla, Kendra & Brandi put their reader brains to the test with:
AU Meet-Cutes; the cutest alternate universe scenarios you never knew you needed
Bookish Matchmaker; who ends up with which fictional characters?
Name That Book; trying to name the book from just the first line. Can you guess before we do?!
Grab your favorite drink, play
Stephanie Archer Talks Vancouver Storm Series, Hockey Romance, and What Comes Next
Bestselling author Stephanie Archer joins us to talk hockey romance and the conclusion of the Vancouver Storm series. We dive into how The Wild Card, Coach Ward, and Jordan came to life, behind-the-scenes series secrets, fan reactions, and the emotional journey of wrapping up a beloved series. Stick around and see Stephanie teases what’s coming next.
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The Greatest Love Stories of All Time
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we break down the greatest fictional romances of all time across books, television, and film. From timeless classics to modern favorites that still have a grip on us, we’re covering it all!
We share our personal picks and react live to voicemails from our listeners who called in with their own passionate takes. Which is YOUR favorite fictional love story?
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Tier Ranking: Judging Books by Their Cover
We’re judging books by their covers with no shame.
From covers we think belong in the Louvre to ones that made us say “burn it.” No plots, no spoilers, just vibes. Which covers made you buy instantly? Which ones lied?
Drop YOUR hot takes.
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The Future of the Romance Genre with Iman Hariri-Kia
In this week’s episode, author Iman Hariri-Kia joins us to discuss the future of the romance genre and how contemporary romance is evolving. We talk about romance novels we love (including her own!), the wins and woes of modern romance publishing, and what today’s readers are looking for in romantic fiction.
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2026 Reading Goals and Plans
In this week’s episode we’re looking forward and discussing our goals for 2026, both bookish and beyond! Join Kayla, Kendra, and Brandi as we think intentionally about our reading in the coming year, what we hope to change from the last few year, and some personal hopes for 2026. Be sure to tell us your goals as well!
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Readers Review the People We Meet on Vacation Movie 👀
This week, we’re discussing the highly anticipated People We Meet on Vacation movie starring Tom Blythe and Emily Bader on Netflix! We share our initial reactions to the film, what we loved, what we hated, and what changed from book to screen. Have you watched yet? Be sure to tell us your thoughts on the movie!
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Worst Books of 2025 (According to Our Listeners)
We asked our listeners to share their LEAST FAVORITE reads of 2025 and we are reacting live! Some submissions make us giggle, some break our hearts, and some make our inner defense attorneys come to life. Tune in now to find out which books made the list!
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Best Books of 2025
This week Kendra, Kayla, and Brandi kick off Season 6 of Bring Your Own by sharing their top ten reads of 2025, some honorable mentions, and their favorite shows and music thrown in to round it out!
This is also BYO’s first full video episode - watch on Youtube now!
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The 2025 BYO Book Awards | S5E39
As we begin to round out 2025 we are handing out bookish superlatives to the best and the worst of 2025. Join us as we award books the title of Most Emotional Read, Worst of the Year, Best Audiobook, Worst Book Boyfriend, and more!
Listen in to see if you faves made the list. Tell us who would win these categories in YOUR bookish award ceremony on Patreon, Instagram, or TikTok!
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2025 BookTok Drama Round-Up with Gracie (@grapiedeltaco) | S5E38
This week we’re joined by our friend Gracie (@grapiedeltaco on TikTok) to discuss her infamous BookTok Bingo Board and other notable drama that swept the bookish community by storm this year. As we know, the best kind of drama is the kind you’re not involved in, so kick up your feet and get ready to gossip!
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Bookish Naughty & Nice Lists | S5E37
This week we're leaning into the holiday vibes and putting together our Bookish Naughty & Nice Lists. Anything and everything from the book community is fair game, from authors and books to our favorite bookish activities and more. Tune in to see who’s getting a candy cane and who’s getting a lump of coal.
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Winter Book Releases to Have On Your Radar in 2025/2026 | S5E36
Winter is near and so are new book releases. We share the romance and fantasy books everyone will be picking up from December 2025 to February 2026!
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Thanksgiving Dinner with Book Heroes and Villains | Mini Ep
Happy Thanksgiving! We’re celebrating by presenting you with various Thanksgiving tables filled with our favorite and least favorite book characters. Pick your table and enjoy the feast!
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Tier Ranking Popular 2025 Romance and Fantasy Books | S5E35
We’re back with another Tier Ranking! We’ve gathered 21 of the most popular romance and fantasy books released this year and rank them on how good they actually are.
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Books We’ll Never Read | S5E34
This week, we reveal the books we refuse to read and why! These books include BookTok and Bookstagram favorites, and a few iconic classics. Think you can change our minds on any of these?
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Mate by Ali Hazelwood Deep Dive | S5E33
This week we discuss all things to do with Ali Hazelwood’s latest release Mate! We dive into our favorite (and least favorite) quotes, scenes, and spicy moments of the book and only fight a LITTLE bit.
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Spooky Romances with Lyla Sage! | S5E32
NYT Best-selling author Lyla Sage returns to the pod to discuss her latest romance novel, Soul Searching. She also shares her top horror recommendations while playing fun Halloween-themed bookish games!
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Monster Romance Roundtable #3 | S5E31
This week, we’re back with our third annual Monster Romance Roundtable. We each read an outrageous monster romance novella and take turns describing the plots in great detail.
Books mentioned: Jack by Layla Fae, A Little Lick of Lust by Clio Evans, and Taking the Cursed Ghost Bride by Elliott Dailey
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Read This, Watch That: TV show recommendations for Romance Readers | S5E30
This week, we share which TV shows you should watch based on the romance and fantasy books you already love. Shows include The Pitt, Severance, Love Island, and more!
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The Most Overrated and Underrated Romance Books of 2025 | S5E29
This week, we list our picks for Overrated, Underrated, and Appropriately Rated Romance books that we’ve read this year!
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Kayla’s 13 Going on 30th Birthday Bash | S5E28
This week, we’re celebrating Kayla turning the big 3-0! We take a look back at 2008 in a “13 Going on 30” inspired segment, talk about what Little Kayla ABSOLUTELY thought she would have accomplished by 30, and play a mini game to discuss all the books that make us think of Kayla! Our birthday girl rounds out the episode with a list of books she thinks everyone should read before they turn 30.
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Books Everyone Should Be Reading in Fall of 2025! | S5E27
Fall is here, and so are our reading recommendations for the season. This week we each share books that are peak fall in terms of vibe, aesthetic, setting, and more! Fantasy, Romance, and Literary fiction recommendations included!
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Things That Work in Romance Books but Not in Real Life | S5E26
We asked listeners to share things that make them swoon and fangirl in romance novels but would totally ick them out in real life!
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The Best Weddings in Romance Books to celebrate Brandi’s Wedding! | S5E25
This week, our lovely host Brandi is getting married! To celebrate, we share our favorite weddings from books, movies, and pop culture! Brandi also shares her excitement for the big day!
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Fall 2025 Book Releases to Have On Your Radar | S5E24
This week we’re sharing upcoming Romance and Fantasy books releasing in Fall 2025! We’ll tell you which ones we’re dying to read and the ones we think you should skip.
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Brandi’s 30th Bookish Birthday Bash! | S5E23
Celebrate Brandi’s 30th birthday with us! We talk all the feelings around turning 30, books that remind us of Brandi, and dole out recs with characters in their 30s. As Jennifer Garner would say - thirty, flirty, and thriving, baby!
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Grand Gestures, Authors, and Romance Book Draft #3 | S5E22
We're back with another book draft! In honor of Fantasy Football season fast approaching, this week we take turns drafting romance books, authors, and our favorite grand gestures in romance books.
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Tier Ranking: Smutty Words and Other Sexy Things That Appear in Romance Books | S5E21
It’s Tier Ranking time! This week, we’ll be placing words and phrases often used during smut scenes in romance novels into four different categories, ranging from our favorite to least favorite. Pro-tip: listen to this episode using headphones or when you’re alone because things get very NSFW very fast!
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Upcoming Book-to-Screen Adaptations We’re Excited For! | S5E20
This week, we discuss the numerous book-to-screen adaptations that have recently been announced, including The Love Hypothesis, People We Meet On Vacation, You Deserve Each Other, and more!
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Summer 2025 Reading Recap + Yap Session | S5E19
This week, we share how our summer reading went and the other fun things we were up to during our break, including a fun bookish girls’ trip to Forks, Washington!
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Fantasy Books for Non-Fantasy Readers ft. kendra.readz | Mini Ep
Riding solo this week, self proclaimed “not a fantasy girl” Kendra shares the few fantasy novels that she’s enjoyed and recommended over the years. She also reveals what three things a fantasy book needs to have in order to grab her attention!
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Book Club Excerpt: One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune | Mini Ep
This week, we're giving non-Patreon subscribers a sneak peek at what goes on during book club episodes! Our first pick was One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune. If you'd like to join the book club and check out the the full unedited VIDEO episode, you can sign up using the link below!
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Books & Bravo; Watch This, Read This ft. brandos.books | Mini Ep
In this solo episode Brandi is pairing her favorite Bravo TV shows with the perfect bookish match. Whether you're deep in the drama of Vanderpump Rules and glam of Real Housewives, or brand new to world of reality TV Brandi’s here to be your guide. Tune in for a crossover episode full of reality TV chaos and romance novel recs!
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Non-Romance Books for Romance Readers ft. kaylas.bookshelf | Mini Ep
In this mini episode, Kayla is flying solo to share her favorite non-romance reads that still hit all the right notes for romance lovers. Tune in to find your next read that steps out of the romance genre but still aligns with your tastes!
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Our Mid-Year Check In; The Best Books of 2025 So Far | S5E18
It’s that time of year! We’re checking in to discuss our favorite reads of the year so far, our individual reading stats, and which books we think HAVE to make your TBR for the second half of 2025. Did we mention any of your 2025 favorites?
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Listeners’ Bookish Hot Takes | Mini Ep
This week, we’re reacting to bookish hot takes as shared by our listeners!
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Bookish FMK | Mini Ep
This week, we play a fun game of FMK with book characters submitted by our Patreon subscribers!
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Bad Reviews of 2025 Book Releases | Mini Ep
This week, we read through one-star reviews of the top Romance book releases of 2025 and take turns guessing the book based on the review!
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Summer 2025 Book Releases to Have On Your Radar | S5E17
This week we’re sharing upcoming Romance and Fantasy books releasing in summer 2025! We’ll tell you which ones we’re dying to read and the ones we think you should skip.
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Is Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry a Romance Novel? | S5E16
This week, we deep dive into Emily Henry’s latest release, “Great Big Beautiful Life” and whether or not the novel is a romance. We also share our current Emily Henry rankings and what we want to see from her in the future!
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Defending Book Couples We Hate ft. @ Kimmybookss | S5E15
This week, we’re joined by our good friend Kimmy from @Kimmybookss and take turns defending book couples we hate with a burning passion. Books include: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han, Welcome To The Dark Side by Giana Darling, Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings, and Kulti by Mariana Zapata! Listen to find out which couple we’re forced to defend from the books above!
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Kendra’s Birthday Bash: Books every 27-Year-Old Should Read | S5E14
This week, we’re celebrating Kendra’s 27th birthday! She’ll share the books that defined her past year and what all 27 year olds should read.
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Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez Deep Dive | S5E13
This week, we share our thoughts on Abby Jimenez’s “Say You’ll Remember Me,” which has been the topic of conversation on booktok and bookstagram since its release. Spoilers start at 37:20.
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Lyla Sage’s Last Ride at Rebel Blue Ranch | S5E12
#1 NYT best-selling author Lyla Sage is here this week to talk about the latest release in her Rebel Blue Ranch series, Wild & Wrangled! She walks us through her life since publishing Done and Dusted and teases what readers can expect from her forthcoming novel Soul Searching!
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