Professional Book Girl

Latest Episodes:

Home Is Where the Heart Is, But God I Love the English | London Books May 13, 2024

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London calling! This week, Kayla is gushing about her favorite city - London! She's recapping her month-long trip, chatting about her 17-year history as a Royal Watcher, and then reviewing three books that take place in London.

The May Book Club pick is Funny Story by Emily Henry. Send your review to professionalbookgirlpod@gmail.com by 5/28 to be included in the book club episode. The book club episode will be out on 5/30.

On this episode, Kayla talks about:

Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

The London House by Katherine Reay

The Princess by Wendy Holden

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

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April Wrap Up | 27 Book Reviews May 06, 2024

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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-free.

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April Book Club with Falon Ballard May 02, 2024

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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 spoilers.

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The Tortured Professional Book Girl Apr 29, 2024

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Welcome to Tortured Professional Book Girl. This week, Kayla is obviously obsessed with Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department. After that, she discusses three recent reads.

The April Book Club pick is Right on Cue by Falon Ballard. The book club episode will be out on 5/2.

On this episode, Kayla talks about:

Wild Love by Elise Silver

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

Bye, Baby by Carla Lovering

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

Thank you for listening!

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New York or Nowhere | Books About NYC Apr 22, 2024

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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 April Book Club pick is Right on Cue by Falon Ballard. Send your review to professionalbookgirlpod@gmail.com by 4/30 to be included in the book club episode. The book club episode will be out on 5/2.

On this episode, Kayla talks about:

The Social Graces by Renee Rosen

Anon Pls by Deux Moi

The Family by Naomi Krupitsky

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

Thank you for listening!

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Author Interview | Piper Huguley Apr 15, 2024

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This week, Kayla is joined by Piper Huguley, author of American Daughters and By Her Own Design.

They discuss Piper's latest novel, American Daughters, Alice Roosevelt, and Portia Washington, as well as historical fiction as a genre.

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"I just love history." Apr 08, 2024

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This week Kayla is doing her favorite thing. Talking about historical fiction! First, she’s reviewing the Apple TV+ show The New Look before recommending fashion-focused historical fiction before diving into three recent reads - including her favorite book of 2024 so far!

On this episode, Kayla talks about:

The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard by Natasha Lester

American Daughters by Piper Huguley

The Vatican Princess by CW Gortner

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

Thank you for listening!

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Author Interview | Mary Kubica Apr 04, 2024

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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's Not Sorry - out now!

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March Wrap Up Apr 01, 2024

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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 everything she read.

On this episode, Kayla talks about:

The Women

Prep ️

Josh and Hazels Guide to Not Dating

The Exiles

The Women of Rothschild

The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard

When I’m Dead

When We Had Wings

Litani

Throne of Glass

The Romanov Brides