Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers

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/adcho...

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

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 Adver...

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. Rea...

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 Bra...

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 Advertisi...

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 Advertis...

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

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...

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 mor...

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://...

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: h...

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! Fol...

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/privac...

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/brands...

#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 Foll...

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 Advert...

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/privac...

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:/...

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 & Op...

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/priva...

#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 Fol...

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://r...

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...

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 I...