Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers

In this episode of Bring Your Own, we take a look back at the Windy City Series by Liz Tomforde and the moments, characters, and stories that made the journey through Chicago so memorable. 

We also take a deeper dive into the Windy City spinoff In Her Own League, talking about what we loved, what stood out to us, and a few things we found ourselves being a little more critical of along the way. Be sure to share YOUR rankings of the Windy City series and your thoughts on In Her Own League with us!

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In this episode of Bring Your Own, we put books head-to-head and ask the question every reader secretly argues about: which book actually did it better? 

Kayla, Kendra and Brandi compare books with similar tropes, oddly specific details, and sometimes completely ridiculous overlaps to decide which book did it better. From big plot ideas to the most niche, random things readers notice, we’re here to make the call. Some debates are serious. Some are… deeply unserious. Either way, a winner must be chosen.

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In this episode we’re spotlighting the most anticipated romance and fantasy releases of the spring season. From heavy-hitting, big name romance releases, to debut authors we can’t wait to read, these are the books about to take over your TBR.

Whether you’re here for romance, fantasy, or romantasy recommendations, this Spring Book Release Radar has you covered.

Drop the romance or fantasy title you’re most excited about in the comments, and let us know what we should read next!

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Bookish Game Night is BACK! In this week’s episode, Kayla, Kendra & Brandi put their reader brains to the test with:

AU Meet-Cutes; the cutest alternate universe scenarios you never knew you needed

Bookish Matchmaker; who ends up with which fictional characters?

Name That Book; trying to name the book from just the first line. Can you guess before we do?!

Grab your favorite drink, play along, and comment your results! Be sure to tell us which game was your favorite.

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Bestselling author Stephanie Archer joins us to talk hockey romance and the conclusion of the Vancouver Storm series. We dive into how The Wild Card, Coach Ward, and Jordan came to life, behind-the-scenes series secrets, fan reactions, and the emotional journey of wrapping up a beloved series. Stick around and see Stephanie teases what’s coming next.

Check out Stephanie's website here!

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