29 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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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!

    The Tortured Professional Book Girl

    The Tortured Professional Book Girl

    Welcome to Tortured Professional Book Girl. This week, Kayla is obviously obsessed with Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department. After that, she discusses three recent reads.



    The April Book Club pick is Right on Cue by Falon Ballard. The book club episode will be out on 5/2.

    On this episode, Kayla talks about:



    Wild Love by Elise Silver

    The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

    Bye, Baby by Carla Lovering 



    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
    New York or Nowhere | Books About NYC

    New York or Nowhere | Books About NYC

    It’s New York or Nowhere! This week Kayla is sharing how she came to live in New York, and then reviewing three books that take place in NYC. 



    The April Book Club pick is Right on Cue by Falon Ballard. Send your review to professionalbookgirlpod@gmail.com by 4/30 to be included in the book club episode. The book club episode will be out on 5/2.



    On this episode, Kayla talks about:



    The Social Graces by Renee Rosen

    Anon Pls by Deux Moi

    The Family by Naomi Krupitsky



    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

    • 31 min
    Author Interview | Piper Huguley

    Author Interview | Piper Huguley

    This week, Kayla is joined by Piper Huguley, author of American Daughters and By Her Own Design.



    They discuss Piper's latest novel, American Daughters, Alice Roosevelt, and Portia Washington, as well as historical fiction as a genre.



    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

    • 46 min
    "I just love history."

    "I just love history."

    This week Kayla is doing her favorite thing. Talking about historical fiction! First, she’s reviewing the Apple TV+ show The New Look before recommending fashion-focused historical fiction before diving into three recent reads - including her favorite book of 2024 so far! 



    The April Book Club pick is Right on Cue by Falon Ballard. Send your review to professionalbookgirlpod@gmail.com by 4/30 to be included in the book club episode. The book club episode will be out on 5/2.



    On this episode, Kayla talks about:



    The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard by Natasha Lester

    American Daughters by Piper Huguley

    The Vatican Princess by CW Gortner



    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

    • 46 min
    Author Interview | Mary Kubica

    Author Interview | Mary Kubica

    Mary Kubica is on PBG! This interview is a must-listen for all thriller readers. Kayla and Mary chat about the genre, as well as her latest book She's Not Sorry - out now!



    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

    • 38 min
    March Wrap Up

    March Wrap Up

    Welcome to another episode of Professional Book Girl! It’s the March Wrap Up! This week Kayla is recounting her month and then chatting about everything she read.



    The April Book Club pick is Right on Cue by Falon Ballard. Send your review to professionalbookgirlpod@gmail.com by 4/30 to be included in the book club episode. The book club episode will be out on 5/2.



    On this episode, Kayla talks about:



    The Women 

    Prep ️

    Josh and Hazels Guide to Not Dating 

    The Exiles 

    The Women of Rothschild 

    The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard 

    When I’m Dead 

    When We Had Wings 

    Litani 

    Throne of Glass 

    The Romanov Brides 

    Bloomsbury Girls 

    Mercury 

    American Daughters 

    Listen for the Lie 

    A Hundred Other Girls 

    Elvis and Me 

    Confessions 

    Unsinkable 



    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

    • 48 min

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