Professional Book Girl
Episodes
October Book Club and Author Interview | The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's book club day! Kayla is joined by the author of the October pick, Madeline Martin, to chat all about The Secret Book Society.This episode con...
September Book Club and Author Interview | Trading Secrets by Rachael Eckles
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for book club! This month I'm joined by the author of our pick, Rachael Eckles. This episode contains spoilers. Thank you for listen...
August Book Club and Author Interview | Too Old For This by Samantha Downing
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is joined by the author of the August book club pick Samantha Downing!This episode contains spoilers.Thank you for listening! Buy the...
July Book Club and Author Interview | Our Last Resort by Clemence Michallon
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's book club! This week Kayla is joined by Clemence Michallon, author of the July pick Our Last Resort.This episode contains spoilers! The Augus...
Author Interview | Laura Wood
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is joined by Laura Wood, author of Under Your Spell and Let's Make a Scene. Listen along as they discuss Laura's latest novel,...
June Book Club | One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's book club day! Listen along as Kayla reads One Golden Summer. This episode contains spoilers. The July book club pick is One Last Resort by C...
May Book Club + Author Interview | Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month I'm joined by Alka Joshi, author of our May book club pick, Six Days in Bombay. I loved our conversation, and learned so much from her....
"Everyone, I have an announcement." - Glinda the Good Witch and Me.
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for listening and understanding! The May book club pick is Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi. The episode will be out on 5/26.Buy the books K...
April Book Club | Harriet Tubman Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's book club! This month, Kayla recorded the episode as she read Harriet Tubman Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen. This episode contains spo...
Author Interview | C.W. Gortner
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is joined by one of her favorite authors, C.W. Gortner! They discuss his latest novel The Saint Laurent muse, historical fiction as a ...
March Wrap Up | 22 Book Reviews
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We survived March! This week Kayla is chatting about all 22 books she read in her least favorite month. The April book club pick is Harriet Tubman Liv...
March Book Club | We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's March Book Club! This month, Kayla recorded as she read. Listen as she starts skeptical, then falls for these characters, and has a five star...
Author Interview | Ashley Winstead
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is joined by one of her favorite authors, Ashley Winstead, for a spoiler-free discussion of This Book Will Bury Me.This Book Will Bury...
I Hate March, But I Love These Books
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is chatting about the books that shaped her, and three recent reads! The March book club pick is We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes. The e...
February Wrap Up | 19 Book Reviews
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the February wrap up! Listen as Kayla recaps her month, and everything she read.The March book club pick is We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes. T...
February Book Club | Cross My Heart by Megan Collins
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is joined by one of her favorite authors, Megan Collins. They're breaking down her latest novel Cross My Heart. This episode contain...
Author Interview | Katy Hays + a bonus Bravo discussion
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is chatting with author Katy Hays about her latest novel, Saltwater. After that, they're chatting all things Bravo!Saltwater is ou...
Five Books and Bravo
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is chatting about the shows she's watching on Bravo before doing quick hits of five recent reads!The February book club pick is Cr...
January Wrap Up | 21 Book Reviews
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
January has finally ended! Time to recap! The February book club pick is Cross My Heart by Megan Collins. The episode will be out on 2/24. As alway...
January Book Club | The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is joined by one of her favorite authors, Fiona Davis! They're discussing her latest novel, The Stolen Queen. This episode contains s...
2025 Book Preview
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The January book club pick is The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis. The episode will be out on 1/27. As always, the reviews are spoiler-free. Thank you f...
December + 2024 Wrapped | 24 Book Reviews
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of 2025! This week, Kayla is recapping her 2024 reading year, and reviewing all the books she read in December. The January book c...
December Book Club | Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy book club day! This week, Kayla is chatting all things Most Wonderful. This episode contains spoilers. The January book club pick is The Stole...
My Top Five Favorite Books of the Year
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time! This week Kayla is discussing her top five books of 2024. The December book club pick is Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark. The episode wil...
My Favorite Books of 2024 | Books 10-6
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The top books of 2024 countdown continues! This week Kayla is chatting about books 10-6 as well as her top romance, historical fiction, and thriller r...
My Favorite Books of 2024: Books 15-11
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's tiiiiiiime! This week, Kayla starts counting down her top fifteen books of 2024. The December book club pick is Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark....
November Wrap Up | 21 Book Reviews
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the November Wrap Up! This week, Kayla is reviewing all 21 books she read this month. The December book club pick is Most Wonderful by Georgia ...
November Book Club | Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the November book club episode! This week, Kayla is giving all her thoughts on Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty. This episode does contain spo...
Kayla in Paris
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bonjour! This week Kayla is recapping her recent trip to Paris and reviewing all ten books she read there. The November Book Club Pick is Here One M...
October Wrap Up | 13 Book Reviews
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the October Wrap Up! This week Kayla is recapping her month and then reviewing all the books she read before and after her Paris trip. As alway...
October Book Club | Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For a very special October Book Club episode, Kayla is joined by the author of the pick! This episode contains spoilers. The November Book Club Pi...
Six Spooky Thrillers
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to review some spooooky thrillers! The October Book Club Pick is Fang Fiction by Kate-Stayman London. The book club episode will air on 10...
Halloweentown for Adults | Halloween Romance Books
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's spooky season! This week Kayla is reviewing three Halloween-themed romance books. The October Book Club Pick is Fang Fiction by Kate-Stayman Lo...
September Wrap Up | 20 Book Reviews
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the September Wrap Up! Kayla's recapping her month, sharing some exciting news, and reviewing 20 books! The October Book Club Pick is Fang Fict...
September Book Club | Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the September Book Club! Kayla is sharing all her thoughts on Realm Breaker LIVE as she reads! This episode contains spoilers. The October ...
Episode 57: Listener's Choice
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's listener's choice! This week Kayla is talking about what you requested to hear starting with her thoughts on current Bravo shows and movi...
I Met Oprah!
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is sharing her experience meeting Oprah, reflecting on the end of summer, and reviewing three recent reads! The September Book Club ...
Author Interview | Iman Hariri-Kia
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kayla is joined by author Iman Hariri-Kia to discuss her latest novel, The Most Famous Girl in the World, celebrity culture, and much more! This epi...
August Wrap Up | 30 Book Reviews
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the August Wrap-Up! This week, Kayla is discussing all the books she read in August. As always, the reviews are spoiler-free. Thank you fo...
August Book Club | All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the August book club episode! This week Kayla is sharing all her thoughts on All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker - a five-star read!...
Author Interview | Rachel Koller Croft
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kayla is joined by one of her favorite authors, Rachel Koller Croft! They're talking all about her latest novel, We Love the Nightlife,...
Meet My Mom!
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's finally happened! Kayla's mom is on the pod! Kelley is sharing her reading habits, her love for Travis Kelce, and then sharing a few of h...
Gold Medal Books
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the PBG Olympics! This week Kayla is chatting about her Olympics highlights before reviewing three Olympic-related books. The August Book C...
July Wrap Up | 24 Book Reviews
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kayla's back! This week she's recapping her month away from the mic, and then reviewing all 24 books she read. The August Book Club pick is ...
July Book Club | Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the July Book Club! This week Kayla is discussing Middle of the Night by Riley Sager. This episode DOES contain spoilers. Thank you for l...
Author Interview | Lisa Barr
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is joined by historical fiction author Lisa Barr. They discuss her latest novel, The Goddess of Warsaw, which Kayla loved! This epis...
Author Interview | Kate Quinn
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is joined by one of her favorite authors, Kate Quinn. They're discussing her new novel The Briar Club, which Kayla loved and gave ...
My Job is Beach and Books
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Never a dull moment! This week Kayla is chatting about getting laid off, and reviewing three books that helped her escape reality. The July Book Clu...
June Wrap Up | 30 Book Reviews
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the June Wrap-Up! This week, Kayla is reviewing an insane thirty books. Our July Book Club Pick is Middle of the Night by Riley Sager. Send...
June Book Club | Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's book club day! This week, Kayla is sharing all her thoughts on Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth. Stay tuned to the end for the July pick. ...
"I'm drinking a diet coke and wearing a Harry Styles Christmas shirt. Let's talk about books."
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kayla is fresh off a two-hour nap, and ready to talk about Bridgerton, the dragon she saw IRL, and three books that she read and loved this...
Author Interview | Laura Hankin
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is joined by one of her favorite authors, Laura Hankin. They're discussing her new novel One-Star Romance, which Kayla loved and g...
Recent Five Star Reads
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Professional Book Girl! After going four months without a five-star read, Kayla is on a roll and chatting about three recent five-star...
We Love Our Bread, We Love Our Butter, but Most of All, We Love Paris!
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We love Paris! This week Kayla is rounding out her cities series with Paris. She discusses her lifelong love of the city, recaps her first trip, and s...
Author Interview | Brooke Lea Foster
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is joined by historical fiction author Brooke Lea Foster. They're chatting about her latest novel All the Summer In Between, as we...
May Wrap Up | 22 Book Reviews
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the May Wrap Up! This week, Kayla reflects on her month, and then reviews all 22 books she read in May. The June Book Club pick is Darling G...
May Book Club | Funny Story by Emily Henry
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's book club time! This week, Kayla is sharing all of her thoughts on Funny Story by Emily Henry. Thank you to everyone who read along! Stay tu...
Bravo, Bravo, F***ing Bravo
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first-ever Bravo-dedicated episode. Kayla is sharing her journey with the network, giving her thoughts on the currently airing shows she ...
Summer Reading Extravaganza
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown to Summer reading is on! This week Kayla is sharing her Memorial Day Weekend TBR, Summer TBR, and reviewing three perfect Summer reads. ...
Author Interview | Chanel Cleeton
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kayla is joined by one of her favorite authors - Chanel Cleeton! They're discussing Chanel's journey as a writer, the Perez sisters...
Home Is Where the Heart Is, But God I Love the English | London Books
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
London calling! This week, Kayla is gushing about her favorite city - London! She's recapping her month-long trip, chatting about her 17-year hist...
April Wrap Up | 27 Book Reviews
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the April wrap up! This week, Kayla is recapping her month and then reviewing all 27 books that she read. As always, the reviews are spoiler-...
April Book Club with Falon Ballard
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for book club! This month is very special because Kayla is joined by the author of our April pick, Right on Cue. This episode contains...
The Tortured Professional Book Girl
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Tortured Professional Book Girl. This week, Kayla is obviously obsessed with Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Aft...
New York or Nowhere | Books About NYC
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s New York or Nowhere! This week Kayla is sharing how she came to live in New York, and then reviewing three books that take place in NYC. The...
Author Interview | Piper Huguley
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kayla is joined by Piper Huguley, author of American Daughters and By Her Own Design. They discuss Piper's latest novel, American Dau...
"I just love history."
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is doing her favorite thing. Talking about historical fiction! First, she’s reviewing the Apple TV+ show The New Look before recomme...
Author Interview | Mary Kubica
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Kubica is on PBG! This interview is a must-listen for all thriller readers. Kayla and Mary chat about the genre, as well as her latest book She&#...
March Wrap Up
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Professional Book Girl! It’s the March Wrap Up! This week Kayla is recounting her month and then chatting about everyt...
March Book Club | Listen For The Lie by Amy Tintera
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's book club time! This week, Kayla is sharing all of her thoughts on Listen For The Lie by Amy Tintera. Thank you to everyone who read along! S...
"If I've Read It, I'll Review It." | Listener's Choice
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Professional Book Girl! It’s the listener’s choice! You asked, so Kayla is giving a full review of her most recent f...
"I'm a professional recommender." | Books That I Always Recommend
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Professional Book Girl! This week Kayla is sharing how to have the perfect bookish NYC day, before getting into three bo...
Author Interview | Stephanie Dray
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Professional Book Girl! Today is VERY exciting because Kayla is joined by one her of favorite historical fiction authors, Stephanie Dr...
"I've got another historical fiction and I've got a thriller." | Recent Favorite Reads
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Professional Book Girl! This week Kayla is giving her weekly report before diving into three books that she’s recently...
February Wrap Up
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Professional Book Girl! This week Kayla is recapping her month, and then giving her thoughts on all 18 of her February r...
February Book Club: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's book club time! This week, Kayla is sharing all of her thoughts on The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Thank you to everyone who read along! St...
"If you like this, then you should read this."
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Professional Book Girl! This week Kayla is answering bookish questions and then providing read-a-likes. The February Bo...
Historical Fiction About Badass American Women
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Professional Book Girl! This week Kayla is recapping recent bookish events she’s gone to - yes, meeting Sarah J Maas i...
"I stopped drinking alcohol and started reading romance." | My Sobriety Story + Three Favorite Romance Reads
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Professional Book Girl! This week Kayla is celebrating being three years alcohol-free by sharing her sobriety journey. A...
The Erin-sode
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Professional Book Girl! This week Kayla is joined by her sister Erin. They’re chatting about their reading habits, Twi...
Episode 11: January Book Club - Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first-ever PBG book club meeting. On this episode, Kayla has A LOT to share about the January pick Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by ...
Episode 10: January Wrap Up
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Professional Book Girl! It’s the January Wrap-Up! This week Kayla is giving her rose and thorn of January, and then ch...
Episode 9: Newly Released Thrillers
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Professional Book Girl! This week Kayla is giving her reviews of all the hot new movies everyone is talking about. After...
Episode 8: Listener's Choice
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a listener’s choice episode! This week Kayla is chatting about her favorite NYC restaurants, award shows, and Colleen Hoover before giving th...
Episode 7: Books That Were Recommended to Me
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla is chatting about the shows that she watched over the Christmas break, as well as giving an update on reading goals from last week’s...
Episode 6: New Year, New Books
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the first episode of 2024! This week Kayla is reflecting on 2023 as a whole, and recounting her reading year. Then, we’re chatting about 2024...
Episode 5: My Favorite Books of 2023 - Books 5-1
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kayla shares her thoughts on all things RHONY, as well as her run-ins with the Real Housewives of New York City before finishing...
Episode 4: My Favorite Books of 2023 - Books 10-6
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kayla shares things that have made her life better and continues counting down her favorite books of 2023! As always, the revi...
Episode 3: My Favorite Books of 2023 - Books 15-11
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kayla shares what makes a five-star read and then starts counting down her favorite books of 2023! As always, the reviews are ...
Episode 2: Holly Jolly, It's F***ing Christmas Extravaganza!
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Holly Jolly, It’s F***ing Christmas Extravaganza! On today’s episode, Kayla chats about three of her favorite holiday season reads,...
Episode 1: Welcome to the Show
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the show! On the very first episode of Professional Book Girl, Kayla gives her reading background, bookstagram origin story, and charts how...
Professional Book Girl | Trailer
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Professional Book Girl, your literary escape with host Kayla, the Bookstagrammer, known as KayReadWhat. Every Monday, Kayla delves into ...