KayReadWhat

Professional Book Girl

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Welcome to Professional Book Girl, your literary escape with host Kayla, the Bookstagrammer, known as KayReadWhat. Every Monday, Kayla delves into her latest bookish obsessions, embarking on a mission to ignite your love of reading. Join her as she delivers spoiler-free reviews of three books that will leave you itching to expand your to-be-read list. Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just beginning your literary journey, this podcast guarantees a delightful dose of pop culture, life as a millennial New Yorker, and a trio of must-read recommendations. Happy Reading!

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October Book Club and Author Interview | The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin 27.10.2025 1:07:44

It's book club day! Kayla is joined by the author of the October pick, Madeline Martin, to chat all about The Secret Book Society. This episode contains spoilers. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/ Follow Kayla on Instagram: https:/...

September Book Club and Author Interview | Trading Secrets by Rachael Eckles 29.09.2025 51:27

It's time for book club! This month I'm joined by the author of our pick, Rachael Eckles. This episode contains spoilers. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/ Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayreadwhat/ Watch...

August Book Club and Author Interview | Too Old For This by Samantha Downing 25.08.2025 43:58

This week Kayla is joined by the author of the August book club pick Samantha Downing! This episode contains spoilers. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/ Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayreadwhat/ Watch on YouTube...

July Book Club and Author Interview | Our Last Resort by Clemence Michallon 28.07.2025 1:02:37

It's book club! This week Kayla is joined by Clemence Michallon, author of the July pick Our Last Resort. This episode contains spoilers! The August book club pick is Too Old for This by Samantha Downing. The episode will be out on 8/25. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https:/...

Author Interview | Laura Wood 07.07.2025 55:47

This week Kayla is joined by Laura Wood, author of Under Your Spell and Let's Make a Scene. Listen along as they discuss Laura's latest novel, period pieces, swoony romance, and much more! Let's Make a Scene is out now! This episode is spoiler-free. The July book club pick is One Last Resort by Clemence Michallon. The episode will be out on 7/28. Buy the books Kayla covered here: https...

June Book Club | One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune 30.06.2025 38:31

It's book club day! Listen along as Kayla reads One Golden Summer. This episode contains spoilers. The July book club pick is One Last Resort by Clemence Michallon. The episode will be out on 7/28. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/...

May Book Club + Author Interview | Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi 26.05.2025 1:03:45

This month I'm joined by Alka Joshi, author of our May book club pick, Six Days in Bombay. I loved our conversation, and learned so much from her. This episode includes spoilers for Six Days in Bombay. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookg...

"Everyone, I have an announcement." - Glinda the Good Witch and Me. 12.05.2025 6:32

Thank you for listening and understanding! The May book club pick is Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi. The episode will be out on 5/26. Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/ Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayreadwhat/ Watch on YouTube: https:/...

April Book Club | Harriet Tubman Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen 28.04.2025 30:46

It's book club! This month, Kayla recorded the episode as she read Harriet Tubman Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen. This episode contains spoilers. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/ Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.insta...

Author Interview | C.W. Gortner 14.04.2025 1:20:02

This week Kayla is joined by one of her favorite authors, C.W. Gortner! They discuss his latest novel The Saint Laurent muse, historical fiction as a whole, and so much more. The April book club pick is Harriet Tubman Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen. The episode will be out on 4/28. As always, the reviews are spoiler-free. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://b...

March Wrap Up | 22 Book Reviews 07.04.2025 45:14

We survived March! This week Kayla is chatting about all 22 books she read in her least favorite month. The April book club pick is Harriet Tubman Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen. The episode will be out on 4/28. As always, the reviews are spoiler-free. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on...

March Book Club | We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes 31.03.2025 38:40

It's March Book Club! This month, Kayla recorded as she read. Listen as she starts skeptical, then falls for these characters, and has a five star read! This episode contains spoilers! Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/ Follow Kayla...

Author Interview | Ashley Winstead 24.03.2025 59:14

This week Kayla is joined by one of her favorite authors, Ashley Winstead, for a spoiler-free discussion of This Book Will Bury Me. This Book Will Bury Me is out on 3/25. The March book club pick is We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes. The episode will be out on 3/31. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl...

I Hate March, But I Love These Books 10.03.2025 34:50

This week Kayla is chatting about the books that shaped her, and three recent reads! The March book club pick is We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes. The episode will be out on 3/31. As always, the reviews are spoiler-free. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prof...

February Wrap Up | 19 Book Reviews 03.03.2025 40:49

It's the February wrap up! Listen as Kayla recaps her month, and everything she read. The March book club pick is We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes. The episode will be out on 3/31. As always, the reviews are spoiler-free. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

February Book Club | Cross My Heart by Megan Collins 24.02.2025 1:10:25

This week Kayla is joined by one of her favorite authors, Megan Collins. They're breaking down her latest novel Cross My Heart. This episode contains spoilers. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/ Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.in...

Author Interview | Katy Hays + a bonus Bravo discussion 17.02.2025 53:53

This week Kayla is chatting with author Katy Hays about her latest novel, Saltwater. After that, they're chatting all things Bravo! Saltwater is out on 3/25. The February book club pick is Cross My Heart by Megan Collins. The episode will be out on 2/24. As always, the reviews are spoiler-free. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbo...

Five Books and Bravo 10.02.2025 25:05

This week Kayla is chatting about the shows she's watching on Bravo before doing quick hits of five recent reads! The February book club pick is Cross My Heart by Megan Collins. The episode will be out on 2/24. As always, the reviews are spoiler-free. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Inst...

January Wrap Up | 21 Book Reviews 03.02.2025 30:45

January has finally ended! Time to recap! The February book club pick is Cross My Heart by Megan Collins. The episode will be out on 2/24. As always, the reviews are spoiler-free. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/ Follow Kayla on Insta...

January Book Club | The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis 27.01.2025 47:26

This week Kayla is joined by one of her favorite authors, Fiona Davis! They're discussing her latest novel, The Stolen Queen. This episode contains spoilers. The February book club pick is Cross My Heart by Megan Collins. The episode will be out on 2/24. Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagra...

2025 Book Preview 20.01.2025 33:10

The January book club pick is The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis. The episode will be out on 1/27. As always, the reviews are spoiler-free. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/ Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayreadwhat...

December + 2024 Wrapped | 24 Book Reviews 13.01.2025 45:47

The first episode of 2025! This week, Kayla is recapping her 2024 reading year, and reviewing all the books she read in December. The January book club pick is The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis. The episode will be out on 1/27. As always, the reviews are spoiler-free. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book G...

December Book Club | Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark 30.12.2024 25:28

Happy book club day! This week, Kayla is chatting all things Most Wonderful. This episode contains spoilers. The January book club pick is The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis. The episode will be out on 1/27. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgi...

My Top Five Favorite Books of the Year 23.12.2024 46:44

It's time! This week Kayla is discussing her top five books of 2024. The December book club pick is Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark. The episode will be out on 12/30. As always, the reviews are spoiler-free. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalboo...

My Favorite Books of 2024 | Books 10-6 16.12.2024 41:03

The top books of 2024 countdown continues! This week Kayla is chatting about books 10-6 as well as her top romance, historical fiction, and thriller reads. Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/ Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instag...