Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers

Reader Rot: Breaking Down the New York Times & Kindle Best-Sellers Lists

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

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 now, where trad and indie are showing up, and what these lists might say about reading trends overall. Plus a few moments where we couldn’t help but laugh.

If you’re curious about what’s really selling (and why), this one’s worth a listen.

Check out Lady Jane’s (Romancing the Data) Substack HERE.

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Reading 1-Star Review of our Favorite Books

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

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 passion, feel meh, or liked The Night We Met, you’ll find an ally here!

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Romance Author Rose & Thorn

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

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 debates happening in the romance book community right now. If you’ve ever loved an author but still had thoughts… this episode is for you.

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Mismatched Book Comps

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

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 chaotic mess or a surprisingly perfect match? Tune in, play along, or just sit back and enjoy the ride.

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One Last Trip to the Windy City: A Windy City Series + In Her Own League Deep Dive

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

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. Be sure to share YOUR rankings of the Windy City series and your thoughts on In Her Own League with us!

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Which Book Did It Better?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

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 to make the call. Some debates are serious. Some are… deeply unserious. Either way, a winner must be chosen.

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2026 Spring Book Releases To Have On Your TBR

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:26:00 -0000

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. Drop the romance or fantasy title you’re most excited about in the comments, and let us know what we should read next!

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Bookish Game Night: AU Meet Cutes, Bookish Matchmaker, and Name That Book

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

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 along, and comment your results! Be sure to tell us which game was your favorite.

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Stephanie Archer Talks Vancouver Storm Series, Hockey Romance, and What Comes Next

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

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. Follow Iman on Tiktok and Instagram Subscribe to Iman’s Newsletter!

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2026 Reading Goals and Plans

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

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 👀

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

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! Join the BYO book club on Patreon! Our January 2026 pick is Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi! Follow us on Instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf

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Worst Books of 2025 (According to Our Listeners)

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

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

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:21:00 -0000

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

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000

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.

SPOILERS START AT 28:50

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Spooky Romances with Lyla Sage! | S5E32

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:23 -0000

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

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:18 -0000

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

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:00:27 -0000

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

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000

This week, we’re reacting to bookish hot takes as shared by our listeners!

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Bookish FMK | Mini Ep

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 29 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 22 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 08 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000

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

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000

#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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Blind Dates with Book Boyfriends & Girlfriends | S5E11

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000

This week we're playing matchmaker for our favorite romance novel heroes and heroines. We have three rounds of potential suitors that we'll hype up and at the end you can choose your (fictional) one and only! Be sure to go to our instagram to tell us your pick!

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The Best and Worst Books of 2025 So Far | S5E10

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000

This week we look back on our reading stats for the first quarter of 2025! We reveal the best romance books we’ve read, the worst, and what we hope to read in quarter 2!

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Unpacking Promise Me Sunshine with Cara Bastone | S5E9

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000

This week we’re dissecting Cara Bastone’s latest romance novel ‘Promise Me Sunshine’ with Cara herself! She shares the inspiration behind the plot, characters, our favorite quotes, and more!

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Bookish Game Night With @Morgannbook | S5E8

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000

This week bookish influencer Morgann Book joins us for game night! We play three bookish games while discussing Morgan’s book club, book-to-screen adaptations, and more! Check out Morgann's book club here!

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Tier Ranking our All-Time Favorite Books | S5E7

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000

This week we take Tier Ranking to the next level by ranking our favorite books of all time! However, there can only be four books per category so things become very tricky

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Adalyn Grace knows a thing or two about love triangles | S5E6

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000

#1 New York Times best-selling author, Adalyn Grace stops by the pod to chat all about the Belladonna series including the forthcoming novella "Holly", audiobooks, and love triangles! She also spills the tea on what readers can expect from her upcoming adult fantasy series "The Wretched Divine".

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Deep Diving into Deep End by Ali Hazelwood | S5E5

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Today, we discuss all things Deep End by Ali Hazelwood! We share our favorite scenes, quotes, and spicy scenes and explain why this book quickly became our favorite Ali Hazelwood book yet!

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Spring 2025 Book releases to have on your radar | S5E4

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Today we’re sharing upcoming Romance and Fantasy books releasing spring 2025! We’ll tell you which ones we’re dying to read and the ones we think you should skip.

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Layne Fargo spills the tea on her hit novel ‘The Favorites’ | S5E3

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Author Layne Fargo stops by to chat about her hit novel The Favorites which took BookTok and Bookstagram by storm upon its release. We talk about the world of Ice Dancing, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir Inspo, and all the drama that had readers crashing out.

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A Very Bookish Valentine’s Day | S5E2

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000

This Valentine’s Day we’re sharing which one of our many book boyfriends we’d choose as our Valentine. We also discuss the female main characters we’d spend Galentine’s Day with and share our fav romantic moments from romance books!

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2025 Reading, Winter Break Updates + Reintro | S5E1

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Welcome to Season 5 of Bring Your Own! This week, we'll be reintroducing ourselves, sharing how our reading held up over break, and discussing what 2025 has in store for us all!

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Carissa Broadbent: Not Your Average Romantasy ft kaylas.bookshelf | Mini Ep

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Join co-host Kayla (@kaylas.bookshelf) as she guides you through popular fantasy author Carissa Broadbent's backlist. She talks about Carissa's two series (The War of Lost Hearts and Crowns of Nyaxia), her favorite characters and books, and the difference between romantic fantasy and the new bookish term - "Romantasy."

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Hot People Read Katie Cotugno ft. kendra.readz | Mini Ep

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Join co-host Kendra (kendra.readz) as she guides you through the backlist of NYT best-selling author, Katie Cotugno! She'll walk you through both Cotugno's YA and Adult Romance titles and give you suggestions on where to start with each!

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Lisa Kleypas: Historical Romance for Newbies ft. brandos.books | Mini Ep

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Join co-host Brandi (@brandos.books) as she gives non-HistRom readers her tried and true introduction to historical romance through the work of Lisa Kleypas! She'll convince you to give historical romance a shot and guide you where to start your soon-to-be new obsession.

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The Worst Books of 2024 According to our Listeners | Mini Ep

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000

This week we asked our listeners to submit their worst reads of 2024! We go through the titles they submitted and share if we agree or disagree with their picks. Warning: There are plenty of jumpscares.

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Rating Listeners' Top Ten Reads of 2024 (part 2) | Mini Ep

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000

We are back rating our listeners top ten books of 2024 for us to judge! We go through each list and award a letter grade. Will we rate yours?

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Rating Listeners' Top Ten Reads of 2024 (part 1) | Mini Ep

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000

This week we asked our listeners to submit their top ten books of 2024 for us to judge! We go through each list and award a letter grade. Will we rate yours?

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Best Books of 2024 | S4E16

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000

It's that time! This week we reveal our individual top 10 books of the year lists for 2024! We share our honorable mentions before jumping into our top ten lists and sharing why these particular novels made the cut. We also list the books that are on our 2025 TBR!

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Holiday Romance Novella Roundtable #2 | S4Ep15

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Our Holiday Romance Novella roundtable is back! We each read a holiday novella to share with one another and take turns recapping our books in extreme detail. They all are equal parts festive, spicy, and weird.

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Elf'd by Ginger Kane
Working The North Pole by J.M. Thyme
Frisky The Snowman by Lauren Biel

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Favorite Fictional Families | S4Ep16

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000

This week we share our favorite fictional families from recent books we've read and who'd we want to spend the holidays with!

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Bookish Rewind: A look back at previous Top 10 lists | S4E13

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:45:00 -0000

his week we reminisce on our previous Top 10 Books of the Year lists from 2021 and 2022 and discuss if they still hold up!

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Audiobook Catch-Up 2024 | S4E12

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:45:00 -0000

This week we discuss our current audiobook listening habits, our favorite (and least favorite) narrators, and share some new recommendations!

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Cara Bastone: Ready or Not, NYC, & finding the humor in romance! | S4Ep11

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

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Author Cara Bastone joins us today! She walks us through her writing journey, what goes into producing Audible Originals, how the idea of Ready or Not took shape, and much more!

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Book Covers: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly | S4Ep10

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:45:00 -0000

It's time to judge books by their covers! We run through a list of well known book-covers from the romance, ya and fantasy genres and deem if they're good, bad, or straight up not fun to look at. We also discuss if the books cover matches the tone and overall vibe of the story.

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Monster Romance Roundtable with Maya! | S4E9

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Monster Romance Roundtable is back! This week we’re joined by our friend / monster romance connoisseur Maya. We take turns explaining in excruciating detail the plots of three different monster romances hand-picked by our special guest! Follow Maya @Maya_reads_spice

Major spoilers for the following monster romances: Caught By The Monster’s Trap by Mei Kaera, Wed to The Orc by Layla Fae and Bigfoot’s Bride by Candace Ayers.

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The State of the Bookish Community with @Haleys.house | S4Ep8

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:45:00 -0000

This week we chat with Haley from the Gilmore to Say podcast about the highs and lows of the bookish community. We discuss everything from booktok drama to whatever the hell is happening on Threads. Follow Haley!

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Tier Ranking: Enemies to Lovers Books | S4Ep7

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:45:00 -0000

We're back with another tier ranking! We work together to rank popular enemies to lovers books that were submitted by our listeners!

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2v1: Books One of Us Loved and the Other Didn't | S4Ep6

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:45:00 -0000

This week we go head to head in a fun 2v1 style bookish debate. We go through books that two of us loved and the other didn't (and vice versa) and discuss why our personal opinions on books are correct (or why the other opinions are wrong)! All is fair in friendship and books!

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Slow Dance: 11:38, Lovelight Farms: 19:30, Georgie, All Along: 20:35, Seven Year Slip: 25:05, Infernal Devices: 32:23, This Summer Will Be Different: 42:45, Foxglove: 51:56.

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Fanfiction Girlies | S4Ep5

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:25:39 -0000

This week we talk all about FanFiction! We discuss our favorite fandoms, ships and share which books we would write fanfic for!

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Tarah DeWitt: Savor It, Narrative Therapy, and What's Next! | S4Ep4

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:45:00 -0000

USA-Today Best-selling Author Tarah DeWitt joins us to talk about her recent release Savor It, and the re-releases of Funny Feelings and the Co-Op! She also teases what readers can expect from her forthcoming novel Left of Forever and plays a round of “Build of Romance Book.” Follow Tarah on Instagram!

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Bookish Game Night #2 | S4Ep3

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:45:00 -0000

Game Night is back! Join us as we play three bookish mini games: Quote Challenge, Guess Who, and Name a Book Based off the Trope! Play Along and see how many you can get right!!

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Sports Romance Ramblings + Book Draft | S4Ep2

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

This week we yap all about Sports Romances! We share what we love about the genre, the things we could do without, and share our favorite recommendations. We also host a sports romance draft where we pick our fav fictional athletes and micro tropes.

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Summer 2024 Reading + Life Update | S4Ep1

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:30:00 -0000

Welcome to season 4 of Bring Your Own! We're kicking things off by sharing the best books we read over break and recapping all our summer activities including our time spent at Steamy Lit Con!

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Game Night with Lauren Asher! | S3Ep16

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:50:00 -0000

NYT Best Selling Author Lauren Asher is back to talk all things Love Unwritten! She walks us through what readers can expect from book 2 in the Lakefront Billionaires Series while plying a series of bookish mini-games!

Spoilers from 32:00 - 45:53.

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2024 Summer Reading Plans, Goals and Recommendations! | S3Ep15

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:45:00 -0000

This week we share our summer reading plans and goals as well as the books we think ecerything should be reading this season!

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Tier Ranking: Friends to Lovers Books | S3Ep14

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:45:00 -0000

This week we tackle tier-ranking popular Friends to Lovers books that our listeners submitted!

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Guess The Bad Review | S3Ep13

Thu, 23 May 2024 10:45:00 -0000

This week we take turns reading 1 star reviews of our favorite books!

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Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark Recap ft. @Kimmybookss | S3Ep12

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:45:00 -0000

This episode features MAJOR Spoilers for Magnolia Parks: Into The Dark by Jessa Hastings! Proceed with caution!

Our beloved friend Kimmy from @kimmybookss is back to recap the recent Magnolia Parks Universe installment, Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark by Jessa Hastings. We talk in detail about the best, most jaw-dropping and tear-inducing moments, while stating our hopes for the rest of the series. For more of the infamous Kimmy follow her on Instagram.

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Listener's Unpopular Bookish Opinions Pt. 2 | S3Ep11

Thu, 09 May 2024 10:45:00 -0000

Part two of airing out our listener's unpopular bookish opinions! We discuss if we agree or disagree with your hot takes on narrators, book couples, tropes and more!

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Book Rankings: First and Favorite & Under, Over, and Perfectly Rated | S3Ep10

Thu, 02 May 2024 10:45:00 -0000

Join us as we take turns revealing our first and favorite books of authors our listeners submitted! We then share books that we think are underrated, overrated, and perfectly rated!

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Abby Jimenez Deep Dive | S3Ep9

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:45:00 -0000

Next in our Author Spotlight Series: #1 New York Times Bestselling author Abby Jimenez! We rank her characters and couples, have a spoiler-filled chat about her four recent novels, and end off with some trivia questions!

Time Stamps:

9:00 -- non spoiler chat
SPOILERS:
30:54 -- Life's Too Short
41:30 -- Part of Your World
53:04 -- Yours Truly
1:05:11 -- Just For The Summer

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Game Night with Giana Darling | S3Ep8

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:45:00 -0000

Author Giana Darling (@gianadarlingauthor) is here for a fun bookish game night! We play three mini bookish games while Giana dishes about her latest releases and what's to come!

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Tier Ranking: Fake Dating Books | S3Ep7

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:45:00 -0000

This week we're forced to work together and tier-rank popular fake-dating romance books. Spoiler Alert: We fight!

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Sweetgrass + Q1 Reading Recap | S3Ep6

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:45:00 -0000

This week we recap our time at the Sweetgrass, a romance book signing that took place in Charleston, South Carolina in March of 2024.

We also share our personal Q1 reading journeys and which books are in the running for our top reads of the year so far.

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Build Your Own Book to Screen Adaptation | S3Ep5

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:45:00 -0000

This week we take turns imagining some of our favorite books as movies! Brandi pitches Elissa Sussman's "Funny You Should Ask", Kayla does "Check & Mate" by Ali Hazelwood, and Kendra takes on "Ready or Not" by Cara Bastone. We fancast each book, and share are overall creative visions.

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Romance Book Draft #1 | S3Ep4

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:30:00 -0000

It’s Draft Day! This week we each take turns drafting different romance books, book boyfriends, and book girlfriends to our respective teams.

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Game Night with Hannah Bonam-Young | S3Ep3

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Author Hannah Bonam-Young(@authorhannahby) is back for an epic bookish game night! We play three mini games while Hannah walks us through what life has been like re-releasing her Next Series with a traditional publisher.

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Listener's Unpopular Bookish Opinions | S3Ep2

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:24:34 -0000

This week we air out our listener's unpopular bookish opinions! We discuss if we agree or disagree with your hot takes on 3rd act break ups, book ratings, and more! Huge shoutout to everyone who submitted as we couldn't get get through them all.

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2024 Bookish Ins and Outs, Reading Goals, and Recommendations | S3Ep1

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Welcome to a brand new season of Bring Your Own! To kick off season 3 we're sharing our 2024 reading in's and out's alongside our bookish goals for the year. A new season also means new book recs! We each provide three books that everyone should have on their TBRs this year.

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Best Books of 2023 | S2Ep17

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000

This week we reveal our individual Top 10 Books of The Year Lists! We take turns counting down from 10 sharing why these books stood out to us in 2023, and list our honorable mentions as well!

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Holiday Romance Novella Roundtable | S2Ep16

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000

In honor of the holiday season, we each read a Holiday Romance Novella to share with each another!
Full of vampires, tentacles, and elves, we each take take turns recapping our holiday romances in extreme (and at times uncomfortable) detail.

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- Haunted Holiday: A Vampire Romance by Mandy M. Roth
- Tinsel & Tentacles by Kate McDarris
- Seduced by Santa's Elves by Melanie Nyx

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Defend a Book #2: Lovelight Farms Series by B.K. Borison | S2Ep15

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Court is back in session as the Lovelight Farms series by B.K. Borison takes the stand. Major spoilers for all three books in the series (Lovelight Farms, In the Weeds, and Mixed Signals).

This week Brandi and Kayla (the defense) talk about why Lovelight Farms is a series they always recommend to people, while Kendra (the prosecution) lays out all the reasons why the series wasn't for her.

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Magnolia Parks Universe Deep Dive w/ @kimmybookss | S2Ep14

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE MAGNOLIA PARKS UNIVERSE SERIES BY JESSA HASTINGS! IF YOU HAVE NOT READ MAGNOLIA PARKS, DAISY HAITES, MP: THE LONG WAY HOME, & DH: THE GREAT UNDOING YOU WILL BE SPOILED FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES. THIS IS YOUR FIRST WARNING!

This week we're joined by the one and only Kimmy from @kimmybookss to recap the Magnolia Parks Universe by Jessa Hastings. We reveal our favorite characters, the scenes that will stick with us for the rest of our lives, and bond over all the pain the series has caused us. We couldn't talk about this series without spoiling everything so we spoil everything!

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Lauren Asher: Love Redesigned, Starting a New Series, and Crafting Relatable Characters | S2Ep13

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

SPOILERS FOR LOVE REDESIGNED START AT: ~31:12

This week Lauren Asher is here to discuss her latest release Love Redesigned (Lakefront Billionaires #1). We chat about what goes into starting a new romance series, how life as an author has changed since dropping her first book and what goes into producing your own audiobooks.

Lauren also gives us a sneak peak at what to expect from the next book in the Lakefront Billionaires series and plays a fun “Most Likely To…” game involving all of her characters.

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Bookish Game Night | S2Ep12

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:02:12 -0000

Its Game Night! This Week we compete against one another while playing three bookish-themed mini games. Games include a Quote Challenge, Guess Who, and Name a Book based off a Trope. Play along and help determine the winner by the end of the episode!

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Fallen Men Series Recap w/ @bookish.sel | S2Ep11

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This week we're joined by our bookish bestie Selina (@bookish.sel) to recap the Fallen Men Series by Giana Darling. We take turns sharing our favorite books, couples, characters, spicy scenes and more in a hilarious spoiler-filled discussion.

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Monster Romance Roundtable | S2Ep10

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In honor of Halloween, we each read a Monster Romance to share with one another!
Not a single moment is spared as we take turns recapping each book in excruciating detail from the incredible (and weird) monster smut to the plot points that made our jaws drop.

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- Love, Laugh, Lich by Kate Prior
- Sweet Berries by C.M. Nascosta
- The Gargoyle's Captive by Kate Robert

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Build Your Own Romance Book | S2Ep9

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This week we each take turns building our own romance books! We list out which tropes we'd include, how steamy they'd be, and share our dream fan casts.

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Elsie Silver: Hopeless, Canadian Cowboys, and what's next after Chestnut Springs | S2Ep8

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This week Elsie Silver drops by the pod to talk all things Chestnut Springs, how she crafts near perfect smut scenes, and what readers can expect from her latest release, Hopeless. She also give us a sneak peek at what's to come after the Chestnut Springs series and plays a fun "Who Said It?" game with us!

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Fantasy Gorls: Our Fav Fantasy & Romantasy Books | S2Ep7

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Happy Fall! This week we're chatting all about Fantasy and Romantasy books! We share our fantasy starter packs, favorite fantasy couples, and hand out tons of recommendations along the way. We also (Kendra vs. Kayla and Brandi) get in a little spoiler-filled tussle over the Belladonna series by Adalyn Grace (25:22 - 29:45 if you want to skip).

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Liz Tomforde: The Right Move, Female Friendships, and Praise Kinks | S2Ep6

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

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This week Liz Tomforde (@liztomforde.author) is here! We chat all about the Windy City series, her life as an IRL flight attendant for a professional hockey team, and what readers can expect from her upcoming novel, Caught Up! (Windy City #3)

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Couples Challenge: Bookish Edition | S2Ep5

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This week the men of BYO stop by the pod for a fun couples quiz! Hosted by Kendra, Brandi's boyfriend Daniel and Kayla's husband Jared take turns answering bookish questions about their partners. (Spoiler alert: they each struggle a lot)

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Hannah Bonam-Young: Out on A Limb, Disabled Joy, and Unsexy Smutty Words | S2Ep4

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This week Hannah Bonam-Young (@authorhannahby) drops by! We chat all about her hit summer novel, Out on A Limb, how she got started in the world of indie publishing with The Next Series, and where to find a man who will treat you right (hint: it involves dice)!

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Defend A Book #1: How To Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder | S2Ep3

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Court is now in session; beware of MAJOR spoilers for How To Fake It in Hollywood starting at ~14:30

This week How To Fake it in Hollywood by Ava Wilder is on trial as the first installment of Defend a Book takes place. Brandi and Kayla (the prosecution) express why this book was a miss for them, while Kendra (the defense) explains why HTFFIH is one of her favorite books of the year.

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Mazey Eddings: Messy Characters, Sex Positivity, & Dental School | S2Ep2

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Mazey Eddings stops by the pod! We fangirl over her adult contemporary romance series “A Brush With Love” (which everyone should read, btw!), discuss neurodiverse joy, sex positivity, and how the heck Mazey managed to break into publishing while being a full-time dental student. Mazey also spills all the tea on her newest release, “Tilly In Technicolor” & tells us what readers can expect from her upcoming 2024 sapphic romance, “Late Bloomer”!

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Summer Reading Recap | S2Ep1

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Welcome to season 2! We're kicking things off this season by discussing our summer 2023 reading journeys. Find out our top reads of the season, the books that disappointed us the most, which new authors we're obsessed with, and more!

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Book Bonanza 2023: The Good, The Bad, and The Best Moments | Bonus Ep 2

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This week we recap our time at Book Bonanza 2023. Taking place in Grapevine, Texas over the course of two days, we go over our favorite moments from the book signing, reveal all the authors we got to meet, and discuss that crazy wristband situation. Great for anyone who is curious into how book signings work and may want to attend the convention next year!

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What is Steamy Lit? ft. Special Guest @bookrecsbymel | Bonus Ep 1

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This week we learn all about Steamy Lit, the adult bookish subscription company that empowers readers to incorporate self love into their reading habits. We’re joined by the company’s founder Melissa (@bookrecsbymel) as she walks us through Steamy Lit’s origins, the Steam Box , and what readers can expect from the upcoming inaugural Steamy Lit Con happening August 18-19, 2023 in Anaheim, California.
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Bring Your Own...Booktok Fave | S1Ep15

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In the season one finale we’re taking it back to our bookish roots and talking about our #BookTok Favs!

Before diving in we discuss how we discovered #BookTok, what we love about the community, the things we wish were different, and mention some of our favorite creators on the platform. Personal picks for this episode include:

Heartstopper by Alice Oseman - 44:11
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros - 59:10
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn - 1:14:44

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Bring Your Own...Favorite DILF | S1Ep14

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In celebration of Father’s Day 2023, we’re sharing some of our favorite fictional Dad’s found in romance books (aka the hot fictional DILFs of our dreams). We gush and moan on why we love these fictional daddies, the relationships they have with their kids, and why they’re all worthy of #1 Dad status.
Major Spoilers for:
All Rhodes Lead Here: 16:40
In A Jam: 33:14
Funny Feelings: 48:41

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Bring Your Own...Summer TBR (Mini Episode!) | S1Ep13

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Summer is upon us! This Week's mini-episode is dedicated to Summer Reading! We share what makes a good summer read, recommendations, and the books we’re hoping to read as the days grow hotter and longer.

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Bring Your Own...Childhood Fave | S1Ep12

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’re throwing it back to the late 2000s and early 2010s by talking about our favorite books from our youth! Kendra tries to explain the ludicrous plot of the Pretty Little Liars franchise, Brandi reveals that she may have been bullied over her Hunger Games obsession in middle school, and Kayla comes out of retirement as the number one Divergent fan on Tumblr. We also discuss some of the books that got us into reading, the golden era of book to screen adaptations, and which other books we’d love to see hit the big screen!

Major Spoilers for:
- Pretty Little Liars (books and tv show)
- The Hunger Games trilogy
- The Divergent Series

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Bring Your Own...Recent Five Star Read | S1Ep11

Thu, 25 May 2023 16:08:01 -0000

This week we dissect our personal rating systems, gush our favorite online reading trackers (spoiler alert: it's storygraph), and discuss what makes us give a book five stars! We also chat about our recent five star reads and why they made the cut!

No spoilers this episode! Just vibes! Happy listening and tell us your recent five star read on instagram @Bringyourownpod

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Bring Your Own...Special Guest ft. Logan (@lcsbookstagram) | S1Ep10

Thu, 18 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This week we welcome our very first special guest on the pod, Logan of @lcsbookstagram on instagram! Queen of Small Town Romances and audiobooks, Logan walks us through her personal reading journey, how she discovered bookish communities, her favorite parts of content creation, and more!

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Bring Your Own...Audiobook | S1Ep9

Thu, 11 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This week we talk all things audiobooks! We reveal our audiobook origin stories, dissect our individual listening habits, and foam at the mouth over our favorite narrators. We also each brought our latest audiobook obsessions and provide evidence as to why it should be your next listen!

Audiobook picks (no spoilers just vibes):
Belladonna: 42:11
Juniper Hill: 52:02
Life's Too Short: 1:01:14

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Bring Your Own...Emily Henry Book | S1Ep8

Thu, 04 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

First in our Author Spotlight Series: #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry! While gushing over our favorite novels written by Henry, we also discuss her recent rise in popularity, and how we each came to discover her work. And yes, we're talking all about her latest release Happy Place too!

Spoiler-filled discussion timestamps:
Beach Read: 28:48
People We Meet On Vacation: 48:37
Book Lovers: 1:07:41
Happy Place: 1:21:20

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Bring Your Own....Smutty Fave | S1Ep7

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This week we discuss our favorite smutty romance books! Brandi gushes over Give Me More by Sara Cate, Kendra is on her knees for Play With Me by Becka Mack, and Kayla turns bright red reading a scene from Heartless by Elsie Silver. We also go in-depth about our personal smut preferences, how we started reading spicy romances, and more!

Things get very NSFW very fast so we recommend listening with your earphones for this one!

Spoiler-filled discussion time-stamps:
Give Me More - 18:18
Play With Me - 42:04
Heartless - 58:00

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Bring Your Own...Unpopular Bookish Opinion | S1Ep6

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:10:35 -0000

This week we're sharing our unpopular bookish opinions. We're giving our thoughts on the pregnancy trope, love triangles, discreet covers and more! For more on our unpopular bookish opinions or to tell us your own, follow the pod on instagram @Bringyourownpod

Episode contains spoilers for Heartless by Elsie Silver.

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Bring Your Own....Addicted Series Deep Dive (Part 2) | S1Ep5

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Part two of our deep-dive into the #Booktok favorite Addicted/Calloway Sisters Series series by Krista and Becca Ritchie. We’ll be covering the remaining five books in the series: Thrive, Addicted After All, Fuel the Fire, Long Way Down, & Some Kind of Perfect. Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod to keep up on all things happening with the pod!

Time Stamps:

Thrive:07:39

Addicted After All: 33:38

Fuel the Fire 50:09

Long Way Down: 1:11:33

Some Kind Of Perfect:1:31:35

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Bring Your Own.... Addicted Series Deep Dive (Part 1) | S1Ep4

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Part one of our deep-dive on the #Booktok favorite Addicted/Calloway Sisters Series series by Krista and Becca Ritchie. We cover our favorite books, characters and couples from the series, followed by and in-depth spoiler-filled discussion of the first five books: Addicted to You, Ricochet, Addiction For Now, Kiss The Sky, and Hothouse flower. Follow the pod on Instagram @BringYourOwnPod

Time stamps:

Addicted to You: 25:58

Ricochet: 49:00

Addicted for Now: 1:00:05

Kiss the Sky: 1:14:25

Hothouse Flower: 1:35:00

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Bring Your Own....Favorite Female Character | S1Ep3

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In celebration of Women's History Month we've each brought our favorite Book Girlfriend. These are the fictional women who inspire us, teach us, and make us fall to our knees. No kidding, we would do anything to spend a single night with many of these women. Have a favorite Book Girlfriend? Tell us on Instagram and give a follow to stay up to date with the pod and see list of spoilers for this episode! @Bringyourownpod

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Bring Your Own....Book Trope | S1Ep2

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

This week we’ve each brought our favorite trope! From Fake Dating to Single Parent- find out what makes these tropes stand out to us and the books that deliver on them! Have a favorite trope we forgot to mention? Tell us on Instagram and give us a follow to stay up to date with the pod and more! @BringYourOwnPod

Potential minor spoilers for: It Happened One Summer, Juniper Hill, The Soulmate Equation, Fallen Men, Happy Place, Terms & Conditions, Yours Truly, In a Jam, Wall of Winnipeg & Me, The Cruel Prince, The Simple Wild, Magnolia Parks, The Addicted/Calloway Sisters series, The Like Us series.

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Bring Your Own...Comfort Book | S1Ep1

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:46:42 -0000

To start things off we’ve each brought our favorite comfort books! What makes you treat a book like your personal safety blanket? When do you find yourself reaching for it the most? We discuss this and tell the story of how we all became bookish besties via the internet! Tell us your favorite comfort book and keep up with the podcast by following us on Instagram! @BringYourOwnPod

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