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Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers

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

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

Remember M.A.S.H? Mansion, Apartment, Shack, House?? The childhood game that determined who you'd marry, how many kids you'd have, what your job would be, and where you'd live? We're bringing it back, but this time making it BOOKISH!!

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It’s time for our 4th Annual Monster Romance Round Table, aka the time of year we read some truly ridiculous (and occasionally gross) monster romances and make it everyone else’s problem.

In honor of Halloween, we’re sharing our reads with each othe... more

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BONUS EPISODE: We’re joined by author Ellen O’Clover to talk all things If Not You and dive into her other works!

We’re chatting about the inspiration behind her newest book, and the characters and relationships that make her stories so compelling. ... more

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What happens when you take your favorite fictional characters and drop them into a horror movie?

This week on Bring Your Own, we're throwing beloved characters from Emily Henry, Sierra Simone, and Liz Tomforde into a completely made-up horror scenar... more

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Recent Guests

Ellen O'Clover
USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of If Not You and The Heartbreak Hotel
Episode: Ellen O'Clover on How Rivalry is a Form of Intimacy
Emma Brodie
Author and executive editor at Clarkson Potter, author of Into the Blue
Clarkson Potter (Penguin Random House)
Episode: Reylo, The Art of Improv, and Cosmic Love with Emma Brodie
Eman Haririqiya
Podcast guest, author
Episode: Every Fall 2026 Book Release You NEED to Know About
Joss Richard
Author of It's Different This Time and Let's Kiss and Tell
Author (romance novelist)
Episode: Joss Richard Talks Let’s Kiss and Tell, Fake Dating & So Much More
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
Chip Ponce
Author to discuss Dearly Departed
Author (Dearly Departed)
Episode: 2026 Books You Need to Add to Your Summer TBR
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

Hosts

Brandi Brill
Host of Bring Your Own; central voice in the trio with a focus on romance and community
Kendra
Co‑host contributing relationship‑focused takes and publishing industry observations
Kayla
Co‑host known for pop culture crossovers and music‑inspired book pairings

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 214 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 States10 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 States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Engaging and fun, sometimes a bit chaotic but very entertaining.
Energetic hosts with great banter and genuine friendship.
Lively discussions and strong sense of community; some episodes are highly opinionated.
Warm, inviting vibe and relatable book recs.

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#233
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#176
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#205
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Apple Podcasts
#219
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Talking Points

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Ellen O'Clover on How Rivalry is a Form of Intimacy
Q: What's your view about the rivalry as a sort of form of intimacy to write about?
O'Clover saw their rivalry as a way for Maddie and Campbell to know and admire each other intellectually. Their mutual attention to each other's work lets Campbell recognize Maddie's talent and challenge her doubts about her own success.
Ellen O'Clover on How Rivalry is a Form of Intimacy
Q: What did you carry over from YA when you moved to adult romance, and was there anything that you had to unlearn writing for adults?
O'Clover carried forward her interest in identity, relationships, and who people want to be. She found those questions remain relevant in adult fiction, while adult romance gave her room to write on-page intimacy.
Reylo, The Art of Improv, and Cosmic Love with Emma Brodie
Q: Emma, for readers who haven't picked up Into the Blue yet, can you give us a brief elevator pitch of what they can expect?
Into the Blue follows AJ Graves and Noah Drew, who meet in 2000 and form a cosmic connection that endures as both of them carve out influential careers, with the story exploring how their art, choices, and time apart shape who they become and whether they can find their way back to each other.
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.

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A warm, female‑focused bookish podcast where three best friends banter about romance reads, publishing industry quirks, and the broader book community. Episodes mix lighthearted pop culture games, author interviews, and listener‑led discussions, with generous recommendations and relatable friendship dynamics. Notable traits include a strong sense of community, frequent sponsor integrations, and a penchant for cozy, conversational vibes that appeal to romance readers who enjoy personality‑driven chats and book recs. Potential listeners can expect lively debates, feel‑good recommendations, and a hosting trio that feels like a supportive book club.

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3. Eman Haririqiya
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5. Hannah Brown
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