Professional Book Girl

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"If I've Read It, I'll Review It." | Listener's Choice Mar 25, 2024

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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 favorite show, Masters of the Air. Then, she reviews three books requested by PBG listeners.

The March Book Club pick is Listen For the Lie by Amy Tintera. Send your review to professionalbookgirlpod@gmail.com by 3/26 to be included in the book club episode. The book club episode will be out on 3/28.

On this episode, Kayla talks about:

Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas

Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

Thank you for listening!

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"I'm a professional recommender." | Books That I Always Recommend Mar 18, 2024

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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 books that she always recommends.

On this episode, Kayla talks about:

The Family Plot by Megan Collins

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

The Boys Club by Erica Katz

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

Thank you for listening!

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Author Interview | Stephanie Dray Mar 14, 2024

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Welcome back to Professional Book Girl! Today is VERY exciting because Kayla is joined by one her of favorite historical fiction authors, Stephanie Dray!

This interview is a must-listen for all historical fiction readers. Kayla and Stephanie chat about her latest novel Becoming Madame Secretary, as well as the state of the genre. As always, this episode is spoiler-free.

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"I've got another historical fiction and I've got a thriller." | Recent Favorite Reads Mar 11, 2024

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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 read and loved.

On this episode, Kayla talks about:

Becoming Madame Secretary by Stephanie Dray

She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica

The Women by Kristin Hannah

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

Thank you for listening!

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February Wrap Up Mar 04, 2024

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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 reads.

The March Book Club pick is Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera. Send your review to professionalbookgirlpod@gmail.com by 3/26 to be included in the book club episode. The book club episode will be out on 3/28.

On this episode, Kayla talks about:

Crescent City 3

Invitation Only

Expiration Dates

Finding Margaret Fuller

The Boys in the Boat

Meet the Benedettos

The Last Collection

Bride

The Serpent and the Wings of Night

Untouchable

The Mayor of Maxwell Street

The Diamond of London

The London House

Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade

She’s Not Sorry

The Frozen River

The White Album

The True Queen

Becoming Madam Secretary

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

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February Book Club: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Feb 29, 2024

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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! Stay tuned at the end for the March pick. Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirlFollow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayreadwhat/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@professionalbookgirlpod

"If you like this, then you should read this." Feb 26, 2024

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Welcome to another episode of Professional Book Girl! This week Kayla is answering bookish questions and then providing read-a-likes.

The February Book Club pick is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Send your review to professionalbookgirlpod@gmail.com by 2/25 to be included in the book club episode. The book club episode will be out on 2/29.

On this episode, Kayla talks about:

Daisy Jones by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie

Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Croft

The Social Climber by Amanda Pellegrino

Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead

Pretty Girls by Karen Slaughter

Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson

Secret Wife of Aaron Burr by Susan Holloway Scott

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

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Historical Fiction About Badass American Women Feb 19, 2024

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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 is included. Then it’s time to go back in time as we discuss three different remarkable women and their stories told via historical fiction.

On this episode, Kayla talks about:

The Secret Wife of Aaron Burr by Susan Holloway Scott

The Kennedy Debutante by Kerri Maher

By Her Own Design by Piper Huguley

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

Thank you for listening!

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"I stopped drinking alcohol and started reading romance." | My Sobriety Story + Three Favorite Romance Reads Feb 12, 2024

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Welcome to another episode of Professional Book Girl! This week Kayla is celebrating being three years alcohol-free by sharing her sobriety journey. After that, she’s talking about three favorite romance novels in time for Valentine’s Day.

On this episode, Kayla talks about:

The Glittering Hour by Iona Grey

Meet the Benedettos by Katie Cotugno

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

Thank you for listening!

Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl

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The Erin-sode Feb 05, 2024

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Welcome to another episode of Professional Book Girl! This week Kayla is joined by her sister Erin. They’re chatting about their reading habits, Twilight origin story, and much more.

The February Book Club pick is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Send your review to professionalbookgirlpod@gmail.com by 2/26 to be included in the book club episode.

On this episode, Kayla and Erin talk about:

Crescent City by Sarah J Maas

Down the Drain by Julia Fox

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

Thank you for listening!

Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl

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