Romance Author Rose & Thorn

Romance Author Rose & Thorn

Author: Brandi, Kendra, & Kayla April 2, 2026 Duration: 1:10:40
This week we got REAL about our favorite romance authors. In this week’s episode, listeners called in to share their “roses and thorns,” the best and worst parts of authors they love. Some of these hot takes had us nodding our heads, others had us busting out laughing. Kendra, Kayla, and Brandi react LIVE to your submissions, share their own opinions, and dive into the highs, lows, and spicy debates happening in the romance book community right now. If you’ve ever loved an author but still had thoughts… this episode is for you. Join the BYO book club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Our April 2026 pick is The Name Game by Beth O'Leary! 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

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
Podcast Episodes
Holiday Romance Novella Roundtable #2 | S4Ep15 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:52
Our Holiday Romance Novella roundtable is back! We each read a holiday novella to share with one another and take turns recapping our books in extreme detail. They all are equal parts festive, spicy, and weird. Major spo…
Favorite Fictional Families | S4Ep16 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:14
This week we share our favorite fictional families from recent books we've read and who'd we want to spend the holidays with! Follow us on instagram @BringYourOwnPod Follow Brandi @Brandos.Books Follow Kendra @Kendra.Rea…
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
It's time to judge books by their covers! We run through a list of well known book-covers from the romance, ya and fantasy genres and deem if they're good, bad, or straight up not fun to look at. We also discuss if the b…
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…
The State of the Bookish Community with @Haleys.house | S4Ep8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:38
This week we chat with Haley from the Gilmore to Say podcast about the highs and lows of the bookish community. We discuss everything from booktok drama to whatever the hell is happening on Threads. Follow Haley! Follow…
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…