Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers

Brandi, Kendra, & Kayla
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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 

  1. 5D AGO

    The Greatest Love Stories of All Time

    In honor of Valentine’s Day, we break down the greatest fictional romances of all time across books, television, and film. From timeless classics to modern favorites that still have a grip on us, we’re covering it all! We share our personal picks and react live to voicemails from our listeners who called in with their own passionate takes. Which is YOUR favorite fictional love story? Join the BYO book club ⁠⁠⁠on Patreon⁠⁠⁠! Our February 2026 pick is This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page! 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

    1h 4m

  2. FEB 5

    Tier Ranking: Judging Books by Their Cover

    We’re judging books by their covers with no shame. From covers we think belong in the Louvre to ones that made us say “burn it.” No plots, no spoilers, just vibes. Which covers made you buy instantly? Which ones lied? Drop YOUR hot takes. Join the BYO book club ⁠⁠on Patreon⁠⁠! Our February 2026 pick is This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page! 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

    1h 29m

  3. JAN 29

    The Future of the Romance Genre with Iman Hariri-Kia

    In this week’s episode, author Iman Hariri-Kia joins us to discuss the future of the romance genre and how contemporary romance is evolving. We talk about romance novels we love (including her own!), the wins and woes of modern romance publishing, and what today’s readers are looking for in romantic fiction. Follow Iman on Tiktok and Instagram Subscribe to Iman’s Newsletter! Join the BYO book club ⁠on Patreon⁠! Our January 2026 pick is Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi! 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

    1h 22m

  4. JAN 22

    2026 Reading Goals and Plans

    In this week’s episode we’re looking forward and discussing our goals for 2026, both bookish and beyond! Join Kayla, Kendra, and Brandi as we think intentionally about our reading in the coming year, what we hope to change from the last few year, and some personal hopes for 2026. Be sure to tell us your goals as well! Join the BYO book club ⁠on Patreon⁠! Our January 2026 pick is Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi! 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

    1h 17m

  5. JAN 13

    Readers Review the People We Meet on Vacation Movie 👀

    This week, we’re discussing the highly anticipated People We Meet on Vacation movie starring Tom Blythe and Emily Bader on Netflix! We share our initial reactions to the film, what we loved, what we hated, and what changed from book to screen. Have you watched yet? Be sure to tell us your thoughts on the movie! Join the BYO book club on Patreon! Our January 2026 pick is Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi! 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

    1h 24m

  6. JAN 8

    Worst Books of 2025 (According to Our Listeners)

    We asked our listeners to share their LEAST FAVORITE reads of 2025 and we are reacting live! Some submissions make us giggle, some break our hearts, and some make our inner defense attorneys come to life. Tune in now to find out which books made the list! Join the BYO book club on Patreon! Our January 2026 pick is Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi! Watch on YouTube! 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

    1h 6m

  7. JAN 1

    Best Books of 2025

    This week Kendra, Kayla, and Brandi kick off Season 6 of Bring Your Own by sharing their top ten reads of 2025, some honorable mentions, and their favorite shows and music thrown in to round it out! This is also BYO’s first full video episode - watch on Youtube now! Join the BYO book club on Patreon! Our January 2026 pick is Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi! 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

    1h 40m

  8. 12/23/2025

    The 2025 BYO Book Awards | S5E39

    As we begin to round out 2025 we are handing out bookish superlatives to the best and the worst of 2025. Join us as we award books the title of Most Emotional Read, Worst of the Year, Best Audiobook, Worst Book Boyfriend, and more! Listen in to see if you faves made the list. Tell us who would win these categories in YOUR bookish award ceremony on Patreon, Instagram, or TikTok! Join our book club on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! This December, we're reading The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow! 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

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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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  • Creator
    Brandi, Kendra, & Kayla
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.

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