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Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers

Brandi, Kendra, & Kayla
Romance Writing
Taboo Romance
Book Recommendations
Love Unwritten
Contemporary Romance
Abby Jimenez
Fake Dating Books
Fake Dating Trope
Mythology
Romance
Magnolia Parks
Characters' Relationships
Sports Romance
Romantic Comedy
The Co-Op
Narrative Therapy
Medusa
France
Reading Habits
Food Journalism

Bring Your Own is a bookish podcast hosted by three besties who met via the internet. Each week join Brandi, Kendra, & Kayla as they chat (and sometimes fight) about their favorite books, authors, the bookish community, and more!

Follow the pod on Instagram: @bringyourownpod

Follow the hosts:

Brandi: @brandos.books

Kendra: @kendra.readz

Kayla: @kaylas.bookshelf

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Recent Guests

Lyla Sage
A Romance Author known for crafting engaging and emotional stories.
Episode: Lyla Sage’s Last Ride at Rebel Blue Ranch | S5E12
Morgan Book
Popular BookTok and Bookstagram personality, runs a book club.
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Episode: Bookish Game Night With @Morgannbook | S5E8
Adalyn Grace
Number one New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Belladonna series and the All the Stars and Teeth duology.
Episode: Adalyn Grace knows a thing or two about love triangles | S5E6
Layne Fargo
Author known for her novels including 'The Favorites', 'They Never Learn', and 'Temper'.
Episode: Layne Fargo spills the tea on her hit novel ‘The Favorites’ | S5E3
Cara Bastone
Full-time writer living in Brooklyn, author of 'Ready or Not' and multiple Audible Originals
Self-published
Episode: Cara Bastone: Ready or Not, NYC, & finding the humor in romance! | S4Ep11
Tarah DeWitt
An author known for humorous and romantic storytelling
Self-published author and author with St. Martin's Press
Episode: Tarah DeWitt: Savor It, Narrative Therapy, and What's Next! | S4Ep4
Lauren Asher
New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Globe and Mail bestselling author of contemporary romance novels
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Episode: Game Night with Lauren Asher! | S3Ep16
Giana Darling
USA Today and Top 40 Amazon bestselling Canadian romance writer specializing in taboo romance.
Self-published author
Episode: Game Night with Giana Darling | S3Ep8

Hosts

Brandi
Host of a bookish podcast for romance readers, known for her vibrant personality and insightful critique of romance literature.
Kendra
Co-host of a bookish podcast dedicated to romance readers, engaging audiences with her passion for storytelling and unique book recommendations.
Kayla
Host of a podcast focusing on romance literature, celebrated for her infectious enthusiasm and sharp insights into book trends.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 179 ratings
  • Love BYO

    One of my fav bookish podcasts! I love the banter and listening to the girls. Their energy is so fun and they have lots of great recs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MacDawg113
    United Statesa year ago
  • fave bookish pod 💌

    looove bring your own. i get lots of great recommendations (ready or not and you, with a view are row of my favorites!) and it’s a very fun listening experience. the girlies have great banter. highly recommend starting with tier rankings, defend a book, book draft or guess the bad review if you’re new to BYO!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    juliagreene
    United Statesa year ago
  • Too much of the same.

    I did enjoy this podcast for a while but got sick of their inside jokes and screaming into the microphone. Friends that have the same book opinions and no variety. Entitled who don’t even read books just listen to audiobooks 90% of the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    lizziec89
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • New Fav Bookish Podcast

    One of my favorite podcasts to listen to! I love the energy of the girls and can’t wait to check in with each new episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MacDawg113
    United States2 years ago
  • The best podcast!!

    I love this podcast it’s my absolute favorite!!! Tuning in every week is like catching up with girlfriends and discussing our favorite books!!🫶🏾

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaylajf
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many enjoy the book recommendations and the humorous discussions about popular book tropes and themes.
Feedback varies, with some noting a desire for more variety in topics and critiques of the hosts' established inside jokes.
Listeners appreciate the fun and energetic banter among the hosts, often likening their experience to catching up with friends.

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#148
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Talking Points

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Books Everyone Should Be Reading in Fall of 2025! | S5E27
Q: Do you like fall?
Yes, it's my favorite season.
Unpacking Promise Me Sunshine with Cara Bastone | S5E9
Q: Would you call Promise Me Sunshine your most personal work to date?
Yes, it feels more personal because I wrote it without knowing where it would go, exploring grief as I wrote.
Unpacking Promise Me Sunshine with Cara Bastone | S5E9
Q: What are we reading? What are we drinking?
Cara is mixing hot chocolate into her coffee, Kendra is drinking a London Fog, and Kayla is drinking water and reading The Nanny's Off Limits by QB Tyler.
Bookish Game Night With @Morgannbook | S5E8
Q: Morgan, what are some recent reads that you've loved that our listeners need to pick up ASAP?
Morgan highlights 'Beg, Borrow or Steal' by Sarah Adams and 'Beautiful Ugly' by Alice Feeney as recent favorites, praising their unique storytelling.
Adalyn Grace knows a thing or two about love triangles | S5E6
Q: Was the Belladonna series always meant to be a trilogy?
No, I initially sold it as a standalone but ended up wanting to write more because I fell in love with the characters.

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5. Cara Bastone
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