Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers

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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In honor of Valentine’s Day, we break down the greatest fictional romances of all time across books, television, and film. From timeless classics to modern favorites that still have a grip on us, we’re covering it all!

We share our personal picks and react live to voicemails from our listeners who called in with their own passionate takes. Which is YOUR favorite fictional love story?

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We’re judging books by their covers with no shame.

From covers we think belong in the Louvre to ones that made us say “burn it.” No plots, no spoilers, just vibes. Which covers made you buy instantly? Which ones lied?

Drop YOUR hot takes.

Join the BYO book club ⁠⁠on Patreon⁠⁠! Our February 2026 pick is This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page!

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