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 that, she covers three newly released thriller books. 

A reminder that the January book club pick is Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Send your review to [email protected] by 1/25 to be included in the book club episode! 

On this episode, Kayla talks about: 

Only If You’re Lucky By Stacy Willingham 

The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

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It’s a listener’s choice episode! This week Kayla is chatting about her favorite NYC restaurants, award shows, and Colleen Hoover before giving three listener-requested book reviews. 

A reminder that the January book club pick is Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Send your review to [email protected] by 1/25 to be included in the book club episode! 

On this episode, Kayla talks about: 

Private by Kate Brian

Serpent and Dove by Shelby Mahurin

Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul 

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

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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.

A reminder that the January book club pick is Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Send your review to [email protected] by 1/25 to be included in the book club episode! 

On this episode, Kayla talks about: 

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

You, With a View by Jessica Joyce

The September House by Carissa Orlando

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

Thank you for listening! 

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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 reading goals and introducing the Professional Book Girl Book Club.

The first book club pick is Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Send your review to [email protected] by 1/25 to be included in the book club episode! 

On this episode, Kayla talks about: 

What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez 

Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood

The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

Thank you for listening! 

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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 her top books of 2023 countdown! 

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon 16:07-22:38

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer 22:39-29:25

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston 29:26-37:22

Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Croft 37:33-45:10

The Magnolia Parks Universe by Jessa Hastings 45:11-58:37

Note from Kayla: I know my mic is making some crackly noises on this episode. I loved how it turned out, so I didn’t want to record it a second time and make it feel inauthentic. Santa is bringing me a new mic, so we will not have this issue again. Sorry if it is annoying! 

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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 reviews are spoiler-free.

Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld 26:34-33:45

Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan 33:46-41:12

Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison 41:13-45:56

Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead 45:57-47:06

The Only One Left by Riley Sager 47:07-55:45

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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 spoiler-free.

Thicker than Water by Megan Collins 11:13-19:04

The Boyfriend Candidate by Ashley Winstead 19:34-25:13

A Twisted Love Story by Samantha Downing 25:14-30:16

When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn 30:17-38:19

Yellowface by RF Kuang 38:20-43:27

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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, as well as upcoming plans for this Christmas season. 

As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

The Christmas Swap by Maggie Knox 11:56-16:54

One Last Gift by Emily Stone 17:00-25:06

The Family Game by Catherine Steadman 25:19-33:00

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Welcome to the show! On the very first episode of Professional Book Girl, Kayla gives her reading background, bookstagram origin story, and charts how she ended up as a kid who loved to read to this! 

She then discusses three books requested by listeners. As always, the reviews are spoiler-free.

Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead 13:38-22:38

The Secret Book of Flora Lee by Patti Callahan Henry 22:40-30:08

Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score 31:00-40:00

Thank you for listening! 

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Welcome to Professional Book Girl, your literary escape with host Kayla, the Bookstagrammer, known as KayReadWhat.

Every Monday, Kayla delves into her latest bookish obsessions, embarking on a mission to ignite your love of reading. Join her as she delivers spoiler-free reviews of three books that will leave you itching to expand your to-be-read list.

Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just beginning your literary journey, this podcast guarantees a delightful dose of pop culture, life as a millennial New Yorker, and a trio of must-read recommendations. Come for the books, stay for the laughs.