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Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers

Brandi, Kendra, & Kayla
Book Recommendations
Romance
Romance Books
Romance Novels
Books
Romance Literature
Bookish Community
Abby Jimenez
Audiobooks
Romance Genre
Contemporary Romance
Fantasy
Literature
Savor It
Belladonna Series
Fake Dating Trope
Katie Cotugno
Bookstagram
Romance Writing
Promise Me Sunshine

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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Latest Episodes

What if every song on Taylor Swift's folklore had the perfect book to match?

This week, Brandi is hosting a solo episode where she pairs every track from folklore with a book recommendation that captures the song's atmosphere, themes, and emotional ... more

Former Bachelorette and bestselling author Hannah Brown joins BYO to discuss her new book, Reasons to Be Loved By You. In this candid conversation, Hannah opens up about the inspiration behind the book, the personal experiences that shaped her writin... more

You'll come for the spicy Hades retelling and stay for Chip's incredible energy.

We had an absolute BLAST talking with Chip Pons about Dearly Departed, the queer Hades retelling that's stealing readers' hearts. From writing swoon-worthy romance and ... more

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In this BONUS episode, we're diving into one of the most anticipated book-to-screen adaptations of the year. As huge fans of the novel, we went in ready to relive all the heartbreak, chemistry,... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Brown
Television personality, lifestyle expert, and author
Author of Reasons To Be Loved By You
Episode: Hannah Brown Gets Real About Love, Heartbreak, and Her Most Personal Story Yet
Chip Pons
Romance author specializing in queer joy and MM romance
Putnam (publisher)
Episode: The Queer Hades Retelling Everyone's Talking About | Chip Pons Interview
Brooke Averick
Author of Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It; host of Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast
Author; Podcast Host
Episode: Everyone’s Losing It and Brooke Averick Explains Why
Stephanie Archer
Author of spicy romantic comedies, known for her small town coastal series and the Vancouver Storm hockey romance series
Episode: Stephanie Archer Talks Vancouver Storm Series, Hockey Romance, and What Comes Next
Lyla Sage
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, known for her heartfelt romances.
Author
Episode: Spooky Romances with Lyla Sage! | S5E32
Morgan Book
Popular BookTok and Bookstagram personality, runs a book club.
The Bookish Club
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

Hosts

Brandi
Host of Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers; co-host in various episodes, central to flow and banter
Kendra
Co-host and main voice in reactions and commentary; frequently drives discussion dynamics
Kayla
Co-host, contributes recommendations and participates in interactive segments

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 205 ratings
  • My Go-To

    Became immediately obsessed once I discovered these 3. Friends podcasting together who can laugh and joke but also disagree and respect one another’s opinions is so refreshing. They make me laugh and feel so invited into the conversation and are the WORST for my tbr! I appreciate it Ladies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BreeUnabashedly
    United States6 months ago
  • 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 States2 years 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 States2 years 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 Kingdom2 years 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

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Some episodes are criticized for inside jokes and high energy, but fans appreciate the hosts' chemistry and enthusiasm.
Audiences value the sense of community and inclusive conversations around romance.
Listeners praise relatable, cheerful banter and strong book recommendations.

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Hannah Brown Gets Real About Love, Heartbreak, and Her Most Personal Story Yet
Q: Can you elevate or pitch the series for those who might not have had the chance to pick it up quite yet?
The interconnected four-best-friend series centers on contemporary romance with strong emotional arcs, focusing on women who navigate love, career, and family while discovering their own identities beyond the reality-TV personas that brought them into the spotlight.
The Queer Hades Retelling Everyone's Talking About | Chip Pons Interview
Q: Can you give our listeners your elevator pitch for Dearly Departed?
Dearly Departed is a Hades reimagining set in a small New Jersey town, focusing on a mortal-immortal romance between Hayden, a funeral director, and Levi, a bright redheaded florist, with a strong emphasis on cozy vibes, found family, and joyful, queer romance rather than trauma-heavy plots.
2025 BookTok Drama Round-Up with Gracie (@grapiedeltaco) | S5E38
Q: What do you think you're known for on BookTok specifically?
People recognize me for sentient object romances and my quirky content, including losing my Kindle and more.
Spooky Romances with Lyla Sage! | S5E32
Q: Can you give our listeners a brief synopsis of Soul Searching in your own words if they haven't picked it up yet?
Soul Searching follows Collins as she reluctantly makes her way home, has the ability to talk to ghosts, and embarks on a journey of self-discovery in a haunted small town setting while meeting Brady Cooper.
Books Everyone Should Be Reading in Fall of 2025! | S5E27
Q: Do you like fall?
Yes, it's my favorite season.

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Three best friends host a lively romance-focused book podcast, delivering humor, candid banter, and enthusiastic recommendations. Episodes mix playful games, in-depth discussions of romance titles, author insights, and community engagement, often incorporating audience input and Patreon perks. The show stands out for its warm camaraderie, spoiler-light debates, and steady stream of bookish recs across subgenres, with a strong emphasis on romance communities, covers, and author PR. Potential listeners can expect approachable conversations, relatable reading updates, and frequent audience participation opportunities that extend beyond episodes.

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