Bring Your Own Book

By: Nikki & Kelly
  • Summary

  • Join our hosts Nikki and Kelly as they discuss a Young Adult and Adult novel every month! Mix yourself a drink, settle in, and relax as they talk about everything from their initial thoughts on each book to the nitty gritty of what happened and what they think about it all.

    © 2024 Bring Your Own Book Podcast
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Episodes
  • Hot Takes, Grievances, & Icks!
    Dec 12 2024

    "It's Festivus for the rest of us!"

    In this episode of BYOB, hosts Kelly and Nikki dive into their bookish and cinematic grievances, sharing hot takes on movies, authors, and adaptations. They explore their biases against certain storytelling formats, critique popular authors like Sally Rooney, and express disappointment in adaptations like Rings of Power. The conversation is filled with humor, relatable rants, and a deep love for storytelling.

    Listeners can now send BYOB fan mail! Click the link at the bottom of the show notes to send Nikki and Kelly a message.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Wicked: Part 1 - Review
    Nov 28 2024

    In this episode of BYOB, hosts Kelly and Nikki dive into the much-anticipated movie adaptation of Wicked, discussing its origins, character portrayals, choreography, and emotional impact. They explore the differences between the book and the musical, share their initial reactions to the film and the stunning visuals, set and costume design, as well as the extensive merchandising surrounding the film. As they transition into spoilers, they reflect on the emotional weight of the story and the pacing of the musical numbers, ultimately sharing their love for the adaptation despite some critiques.
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    Did this adaptation do the book and Broadway musical justice? Let us know!

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • "None Of This is True" by Lisa Jewell
    Nov 14 2024

    In this episode, Nikki and Kelly discuss the book "None of This is True" by Lisa Jewell. They talk about the format of the book, the complex characters, and the twists and turns of the plot. They delve into the themes of obsession, manipulation, and the blurred lines between truth and lies. They also discuss the dynamics of Josie and Walter's relationship, the impact of trauma on the characters, the role of mental illness, the upcoming Netflix adaptation, whether this book could ever have a sequel, and the ambiguity surrounding certain events- especially those at the end of the book.
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    Missed our episode on Lisa Jewell's "The Family Upstairs"? Check it out on Spotify here or on Apple Podcasts here!
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    54 mins

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