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Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers

Brandi, Kendra, & Kayla
Savor It
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
The Co-Op
Romantic Comedy
Medusa
France
Reading Habits
British Columbia

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.
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
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
Co-host with an extensive background in discussing various books and authors, as well as a love for romance narratives.
Kendra
Co-host known for her strong opinions and enjoyable interactions that drive engaging conversations about romance literature.
Kayla
Co-host passionate about romance novels and the bookish community; known for fostering fun and playful interactions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 157 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 States10 months 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 States10 months 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 Kingdom10 months 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners have pointed out a desire for more variety in content, noting that the inside jokes might become repetitive over time.
Reviews often highlight the engaging recommendations shared by the hosts, making it a valuable source for discovering new romance reads.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' energetic banter and camaraderie, feeling that it creates a warm, friendly atmosphere for discussions.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#156
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Apple Podcasts
#166
Indonesia/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#190
South Africa/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#209
India/Arts/Books

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Adalyn Grace knows a thing or two about love triangles | S5E6
Q: How involved are you in the process of your audiobooks? Did you get to pick Kristen Atherton?
I'm involved in everything regarding my books, including audiobooks, but I have to trust their choices as well.

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Content focuses on discussions about romance novels, offering insight into the bookish community and personal anecdotes from the hosts regarding their reading experiences. The lively and humorous banter among the hosts—Brandi, Kendra, and Kayla—creates an engaging atmosphere as they share book recommendations, engage with literary themes, and sometimes grapple with emotional topics like grief and personal relationships depicted in literature. Noteworthy is the podcast's playful interaction with its audience, incorporating games and community participation, which likely adds a communal feel for listeners who are fans of the romance genre.

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1. Lyla Sage
2. Morgan Book
3. Adalyn Grace
4. Layne Fargo
5. Cara Bastone
6. Tarah DeWitt
7. Lauren Asher
8. Giana Darling

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