38 episodes

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!

Professional Book Girl KayReadWhat

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    • 5.0 • 33 Ratings

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!

    Author Interview | Brooke Lea Foster

    Author Interview | Brooke Lea Foster

    This week Kayla is joined by historical fiction author Brooke Lea Foster. They're chatting about her latest novel All the Summer In Between, as well as what it's like to read books set in the Hamptons as a Long Island girl, and more!

    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: https://www.youtube.com/@professionalbookgirlpod

    • 59 min
    May Wrap Up | 22 Book Reviews

    May Wrap Up | 22 Book Reviews

    It's the May Wrap Up! This week, Kayla reflects on her month, and then reviews all 22 books she read in May.



    The June Book Club pick is Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth. The book club episode will be out on 6/27. Share your thoughts with Kayla by emailing professionalbookgirlpod@gmail.com by 6/25 to be included in the episode.



    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/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@professionalbookgirlpod

    • 53 min
    May Book Club | Funny Story by Emily Henry

    May Book Club | Funny Story by Emily Henry

    It's book club time! This week, Kayla is sharing all of her thoughts on Funny Story by Emily Henry.

    Thank you to everyone who read along!

    Stay tuned at the end for the June pick.

    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://www.youtube.com/@professionalbookgirlpod

    • 53 min
    Bravo, Bravo, F***ing Bravo

    Bravo, Bravo, F***ing Bravo

    It's the first-ever Bravo-dedicated episode. Kayla is sharing her journey with the network, giving her thoughts on the currently airing shows she watches, and then reviewing three Bravo-related books!



    On this episode, Kayla talks about:



    The Daddy Diaries by Andy Cohen

    Not All Diamonds and Rose by Dave Quinn

    The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren



    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/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@professionalbookgirlpod

    • 41 min
    Summer Reading Extravaganza

    Summer Reading Extravaganza

    The countdown to Summer reading is on! This week Kayla is sharing her Memorial Day Weekend TBR, Summer TBR, and reviewing three perfect Summer reads.



    The May Book Club pick is Funny Story by Emily Henry. Send your review to professionalbookgirlpod@gmail.com by 5/28 to be included in the book club episode. The book club episode will be out on 5/30.



    On this episode, Kayla talks about:



    Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage

    Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau

    Every Summer After by Carley Fortune



    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/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@professionalbookgirlpod

    • 41 min
    Author Interview | Chanel Cleeton

    Author Interview | Chanel Cleeton

    This week, Kayla is joined by one of her favorite authors - Chanel Cleeton! They're discussing Chanel's journey as a writer, the Perez sisters, and of course, her latest novel The House on Biscayne Bay.



    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://www.youtube.com/@professionalbookgirlpod

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
33 Ratings

33 Ratings

3girliemom ,

Great book reviews

I’m new to this podcast but she is so detailed in her reviews that it makes my TBR list continue to grow.

SOBrien15 ,

New Favorite Book Podcast!

I’m loving this new podcast from Kayla! I’ve already read some great books that I never would have picked up without Kayla’s recommendations. Can’t wait for future episodes!

Flandeguineo ,

Excited about Mondays again!

Professional Book Girl is the best bookish podcast. I’m so happy Kayla is back with her books recommendations. It definitely motivates me to read outside of what I usually read and she never disappoints.

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