Kendra’s Birthday Bash: Books every 27-Year-Old Should Read | S5E14

Kendra’s Birthday Bash: Books every 27-Year-Old Should Read | S5E14

Author: Brandi, Kendra, & Kayla May 8, 2025 Duration: 59:51
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/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tucked between the pages of your latest read, there's a conversation waiting to happen. Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers is that conversation, hosted by three friends-Brandi, Kendra, and Kayla-who first connected online over a shared love of stories. This isn't a formal review show; it's the feeling of settling into a comfy chair with your most opinionated book-loving friends. Each episode captures their genuine, unfiltered dynamic as they dive into the books they adore, debate tropes and character choices, and pull back the curtain on the wider romance community. You'll hear them champion new authors, revisit old favorites, and share the unique joys and occasional frustrations that come with being dedicated readers. The charm of this podcast lies in its authentic camaraderie; the hosts' distinct personalities and deep passion for the genre make every discussion feel both personal and expansive. It's a space built for anyone who finishes a book and immediately needs to talk about it, offering thoughtful analysis, plenty of laughs, and the comforting sense that you've found your people. Tune in for a weekly dose of literary camaraderie that goes beyond the synopsis, straight to the heart of why we fall in love with stories in the first place.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers
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Duration: 59:14
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Bookish Rewind: A look back at previous Top 10 lists | S4E13 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:40
his week we reminisce on our previous Top 10 Books of the Year lists from 2021 and 2022 and discuss if they still hold up!Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Readz F…
Audiobook Catch-Up 2024 | S4E12 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:40
This week we discuss our current audiobook listening habits, our favorite (and least favorite) narrators, and share some new recommendations!Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Ken…
Book Covers: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly | S4Ep10 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:02
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Monster Romance Roundtable with Maya! | S4E9 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:55
Monster Romance Roundtable is back! This week we’re joined by our friend / monster romance connoisseur Maya. We take turns explaining in excruciating detail the plots of three different monster romances hand-picked by ou…
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Duration: 1:34:38
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Tier Ranking: Enemies to Lovers Books | S4Ep7 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:44
We're back with another tier ranking! We work together to rank popular enemies to lovers books that were submitted by our listeners! Follow us on Instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Ken…
2v1: Books One of Us Loved and the Other Didn't | S4Ep6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:18
This week we go head to head in a fun 2v1 style bookish debate. We go through books that two of us loved and the other didn't (and vice versa) and discuss why our personal opinions on books are correct (or why the other…