Do you love or hate Sarah J. Maas books? Let us know your fave (or least favorite) of her books by sending us a message! --- In this episode, Nikki and Kelly discuss and explore the works of Sarah J. Maas, focusing on their experiences with her books. They talk about starting with ACOTAR and their initial impressions of the series and the interconnectedness of Maas' books (the Maas-Verse) and the anticipation for how they will converge. The conversation touches on the length of Maas' books, the repetitive use of certain phrases ('she loosed a breath'), and the character development in her st ..read more

In this episode, Kelly and Nikki discuss their thoughts on the book The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson. They discuss catfishing versus secret penpal tropes, baseball, and whether or not community service is a good idea for a date. Thank you to Berkley Books for the Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review from BYOB. Catfishing romance books: sexy, or ick with a capital I? Nikki and Kelly are ready to chat- let them know your take by sending them a message! Socials: Tiktok: @bringyourownbookpodcast Instagram: @byobookpodcast Facebook: @byobookpodcast Youtube: @brin ..read more

In this episode, Kelly and Nikki talk about what they've been reading during their six month break from BYOB. They discuss their reading habits and goals for the year, the genres they've been reading the most (including romance, fantasy, mystery, and thrillers), and share their favourite and most disappointing books of the year so far. Listeners can now send BYOB fan mail! Click the link at the bottom of the show notes to send Nikki and Kelly a message. Socials: Tiktok: @bringyourownbookpodcast Instagram: @byobookpodcast Facebook: @byobookpodcast Youtube: @bringyourownbookpodcast Send Nikk ..read more

BYOB: The Bring Your Own Book Podcast is back with a new look for season 4! In this trailer, they are re-introducing themselves and sharing what types of content listeners can expect from the podcast. The hosts, Nikki and Kelly, talk about their love for reading and how they started the podcast. They explain the meaning of BYOB and how it has evolved from featuring cocktails to focusing on book discussions. They discuss the different types of episodes they will have, including book reviews, bookish discussions, and author interviews. Also new this season, listeners can now send BYOB fan mai ..read more

BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions. We're finishing off season 3 and ringing in the New Year by talking about our best and worst reads of 2023. We thought it would be fun to chat about what we loved, what we hated, and what surprised us throughout our reading year.  So grab a drink, sit tight, and let us take you on a ride through our bookish journeys. See you next year... Cheers! Tiktok: @bringyourownbookpodcast Instagr ..read more

BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.  Celebrity book clubs. Whether you love them, hate them, or are indifferent about them, every celeb and their cousin seems to have their own book club nowadays! Getting a big name's stamp of approval on a book can help smaller authors sell more copies, but with the rise of BookTok and the growth of the online reading community, do people still care about what the ~elite~ are reading?&nb ..read more

BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions. In this episode, the BYOB ladies are once again joined by Tilly to discuss Madeline Miller's second novel, Circe. In season 1, BYOB read and loved The Song of Achilles, which you can find linked below in the show notes. “You are wise,” he said. “If it is so,” I said, “it is only because I have been fool enough for a hundred lifetimes.” In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest ..read more

BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions. In today's special episode, we’re sitting down with #1 New York Times & #1 International Bestselling author, Jennifer L. Armentrout, to discuss her latest book, A Fire in the Flesh! On sale as of October 31st, 2023, this highly anticipated release from Blue Box Press is the third in the Flesh and Fire series, which also happens to be a prequel and companion series to one of our favourit ..read more

Welcome to BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly! The BYOB ladies are back with another series. In this four-part series, Nikki and Kelly deep dive into the original Twilight saga! --- "Don't be afraid," I murmured. "We belong together." I was abruptly overwhelmed by the truth of my own words. This moment was so perfect, so right, there was no way to doubt it. His arms wrapped around me, holding me against him.... It felt like every nerve ending in my body was a live wire. "Forever," he agreed. --- Nikki and Kelly wrap up their Twilight sa ..read more

Welcome to BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly! The BYOB ladies are back with another series. In this four-part series, Nikki and Kelly deep dive into the original Twilight saga! --- As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob - knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vam ..read more