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Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers

Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers

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S5 Ep 29The 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! Join our book club on Patreon! This month, we’re reading Soul Searching by Lyla Sage! 👻 Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 20251h 6m

S5 Ep 28Kayla’s 13 Going on 30th Birthday Bash | S5E28

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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. Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2, 202555 min

S5 Ep 27Books 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! Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 202549 min

S5 Ep 26Things 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! Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 202546 min

S5 Ep 25The 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! Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 202559 min

S5 Ep 21Fall 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. Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 20251h 21m

S5 Ep 23Brandi’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! Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 202548 min

S5 Ep 22Grand Gestures, Authors, and Romance Book Draft #3 | S5E22

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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. Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 202553 min

S5 Ep 21Tier Ranking: Smutty Words and Other Sexy Things That Appear in Romance Books | S5E21

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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! Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 20251h 17m

S5 Ep 20Upcoming Book-to-Screen Adaptations We’re Excited For! | S5E20

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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! Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 20251h 6m

S5 Ep 19Summer 2025 Reading Recap + Yap Session | S5E19

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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! Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 202551 min

Fantasy Books for Non-Fantasy Readers ft. kendra.readz | Mini Ep

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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! Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 202525 min

Book Club Excerpt: One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune | Mini Ep

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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! Join us on Patreon!Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.BooksFollow Kendra @Kendra.ReadzFollow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 202529 min

Books & Bravo; Watch This, Read This ft. brandos.books | Mini Ep

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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! Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10, 202539 min

Non-Romance Books for Romance Readers ft. kaylas.bookshelf | Mini Ep

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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! Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 202528 min

S5 Ep 18Our 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? Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 202545 min

Listeners’ Bookish Hot Takes | Mini Ep

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This week, we’re reacting to bookish hot takes as shared by our listeners! Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 202532 min

Bookish FMK | Mini Ep

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This week, we play a fun game of FMK with book characters submitted by our Patreon subscribers! Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 202526 min

Bad Reviews of 2025 Book Releases | Mini Ep

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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! Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5, 202523 min

S5 Ep 17Summer 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. Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 20251h 5m

S5 Ep 16Is 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! Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 20251h 13m

S5 Ep 15Defending Book Couples We Hate ft. @ Kimmybookss | S5E15

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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! Join us on Patreon! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 202557 min

S1 Ep 14Kendra’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. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! 😁 Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 202559 min

S5 Ep 13Say 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. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! 😁 Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 20251h 3m

S5 Ep 12Lyla 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! Rebel Blue Ranch spoilers from 55:06 - 1:11:52 Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 20251h 28m

S5 Ep 11Blind Dates with Book Boyfriends & Girlfriends | S5E11

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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! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 202550 min

S5 Ep 10The Best and Worst Books of 2025 So Far | S5E10

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! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 202548 min

S5 Ep 9Unpacking Promise Me Sunshine with Cara Bastone | S5E9

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! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 20251h 10m

S5 Ep 8Bookish Game Night With @Morgannbook | S5E8

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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! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 20251h 5m

S5 Ep 7Tier Ranking our All-Time Favorite Books | S5E7

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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 Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 202558 min

S5 Ep 6Adalyn Grace knows a thing or two about love triangles | S5E6

#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". Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 20251h 3m

S5 Ep 5Deep Diving into Deep End by Ali Hazelwood | S5E5

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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! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 6, 20251h 6m

S5 Ep 4Spring 2025 Book releases to have on your radar | S5E4

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. Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 20251h 5m

S5 Ep 3Layne Fargo spills the tea on her hit novel ‘The Favorites’ | S5E3

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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. Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 202556 min

S5 Ep 2A Very Bookish Valentine’s Day | S5E2

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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! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 20251h 2m

S5 Ep 12025 Reading, Winter Break Updates + Reintro | S5E1

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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! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 20251h 12m

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

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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." Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Follow the pod on Instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 202525 min

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

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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! Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow the pod on Instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 202534 min

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

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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. Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 202532 min

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

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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. Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 202530 min

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

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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?Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPodFollow Brandi @Brandos.BooksFollow Kendra @Kendra.ReadzFollow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 202525 min

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

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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? Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.ReadzFollow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 26, 202425 min

S4 Ep 16Best Books of 2024 | S4E16

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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! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 20241h 34m

S4 Ep 15Holiday Romance Novella Roundtable #2 | S4Ep15

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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. Major spoilers for the following: Elf'd by Ginger Kane Working The North Pole by J.M. ThymeFrisky The Snowman by Lauren Biel Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPodFollow Brandi @Brandos.BooksFollow Kendra @Kendra.ReadzFollow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 20241h 21m

S4 Ep 14Favorite Fictional Families | S4Ep16

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This week we share our favorite fictional families from recent books we've read and who'd we want to spend the holidays with! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 202459 min

S4 Ep 13Bookish Rewind: A look back at previous Top 10 lists | S4E13

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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!Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 20241h 3m

S4 Ep 12Audiobook Catch-Up 2024 | S4E12

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This week we discuss our current audiobook listening habits, our favorite (and least favorite) narrators, and share some new recommendations!Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 20241h 7m

S4 Ep 11Cara Bastone: Ready or Not, NYC, & finding the humor in romance! | S4Ep11

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Spoilers for Ready or Not start at ~33:30Author 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! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 20241h 7m

S4 Ep 10Book Covers: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly | S4Ep10

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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. To see some of our favorite books covers follow us on Instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 20241h 15m

S4 Ep 9Monster Romance Roundtable with Maya! | S4E9

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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. Follow us on Instagarm @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.books Follow Kendra @Kendra.readz Follow Kayla @Kaylas.bookshelf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 20241h 13m