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Can I Bring My Book

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Welcome to Can I Bring My Book a podcast brought to you by besties, Kat and Amanda. Join us as we- tangentially- talk books... and so much more!

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17:16

Found Family, Fake Dating, and Fabio Moms

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2025/06/10

Can I Bring My Book: The podcast where besties meet books… and sometimes black coffee reveals your reader soul.This week, Amanda and Kat spiral through chaotic quizzes, coffee orders, and the wild world of interspecies romance. (Yes, really.) First up? A deep dive into Novelist, a new tool offered by their local library that serves up book recs based on shows you love (like The Bear) or tropes you're obsessed with (like "found family" and "whimsy"). Then, things take a turn… What starts as a “What

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16:57

Pick a Mushroom, Pack a Goat: Quizzes, Chaos &...

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2025/06/03

Can I Bring My Book: The podcast where besties meet books… and sometimes unhinged fantasy quizzes.This week, Amanda and Kat dive into a chaotic “Pack Your Bag” fantasy quiz—and discover that Amanda is a panicky pixie packing an anxious teddy bear and a goat named Bitey. Naturally. The episode spirals delightfully from there with a round of bookish “Would You Rather” (dog-eared pages or spoilers, anyone?) and a debate over naming pets—or children—after fictional characters. They also reveal their

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16:19

Judging Books by Their Covers (And We Regret Nothing)

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2025/05/27

You know what they say—don’t judge a book by its cover. But honestly? Sometimes we do. In this episode of Can I Bring My Book, Kat and Amanda explore the irresistible world of cover buys: books they picked up purely because of how pretty, striking, or downright soft-to-the-touch they were. From bold color palettes and intriguing titles to irresistible textures and filigree chapter pages, we’re sharing the cover art that convinced us to give a book a shot (even if we’ve already DNF’d it once

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21:15

TBR Confessions and Bookish Crimes

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2025/05/20

TBR Confessions and Bookish CrimesThis week on Can I Bring My Book, Kat and Amanda get real about the chaos of their TBRs, the bookish habits they’re slightly ashamed to admit, and the hot takes that might get them banned from the bookish internet. From using dust jackets as bookmarks (we’re sorry) to confessing our dependence on airplane mode for Kindle hoarding, we’re laying it all out. Plus, we dive into a very specific (and very forbidden) trope: the off-limits crush. You know the one—your

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21:07

TBR Time Travel + Our Most Unhinged Trope Talk Yet

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2025/05/13

TBR Time Travel + Our Most Unhinged Trope Talk YetTime to dust off the digital shelves—Amanda and Kat are throwing it back to the very first books they ever added to their Goodreads TBRs (we're talking 2011-level chaos). From books they still haven’t read to ones they completely forgot about (and maybe even hate-read), this episode is packed with judgment, nostalgia, and a surprising amount of purging. Plus, we round things out with Trope Talk, featuring two very spicy favorites: Amnesia Romance

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17:02

POV Wars: First Person vs. Third Person

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2025/05/06

Is it more fun to live the story or to watch it unfold? In this episode, we’re diving into the big narrative debate—first person vs. third person point of view. From omniscient storytelling to limited perspectives, we unpack the pros and cons of each and share which styles we gravitate toward (spoiler: it depends on the vibe).We also chat about one of our favorite storytelling devices—the unreliable narrator—and list the books that pulled it off flawlessly. Whether you’re team “I want all the inner

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14:52

Cult Vibes, Curses, and New Bookish Obsessions

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2025/04/29

Title:Cult Vibes, Curses, and New Bookish Obsessions Episode Description: This week on Can I Bring My Book, Amanda and Kat are back with fresh book reviews of their Bestie Book Swap read this month! Kat shares her thoughts on The Vicious Circle by Katherine St. John — a thriller that brings all the culty, secluded island drama. Meanwhile, Amanda dives into Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber and officially joins the Jacks fan club. Along the way, they chat about what they expect from

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17:13

Dramatic Goodreads Readings & Five-Star Shade

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2025/04/22

Episode Title: Dramatic Goodreads Readings & Five-Star ShadeBook reviews, dramatic readings, and a little friendly shade—what more could you ask for? In this episode of Can I Bring My Book, Kat confronts Amanda about her ahem generous Goodreads ratings and challenges her to revisit old book reviews. Cue the dramatic readings, cringey commentary, and some surprising reflections. We talk about: The books we used to love (or not) The evolution of our reading tastes Amanda’s villain origin

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18:28

Should We Challenge Ourselves as Readers? A Debate on...

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2025/04/15

Episode Title: Should We Challenge Ourselves as Readers? A Debate on “Shoulds,” Genres, and Bookish GrowthCan I Bring My Book — the podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, tangentially discuss books... and so much more. This week, Amanda and Kat dive into the tension between comfort reading and personal growth, all sparked by a spicy internet comment about what books readers should be reading. Is it enough to read only what you want to read? Or does challenging yourself to step outside your favorite

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20:52

Let’s Build the Ultimate Book Boyfriend

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2025/04/08

Episode Title: Let’s Build the Ultimate Book BoyfriendIn this week’s episode, Amanda and Kat take a break from their towering TBRs to do something far more important—design their perfect fictional boyfriends. From battlefields to bakeries, black tees to farmhouses full of goats, the duo takes online quizzes (some more accurate than others, or maybe none that are accurate at all) and debate everything from pickup lines to dream proposal settings. Along the way, they add even more books to their

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20:33

Spring Cleaning Your Reading

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2025/04/01

Spring Cleaning Your ReadingThis week, Amanda kicks things off by sending Kat on a mission to grab five books from her physical TBR cart… and chaos ensues. Together, they reflect on reading goals, shift some priorities, and play a bookish version of “keep, read, donate” (don’t worry, no books were harmed in the making of this episode). Also in this episode: 📚 How Goodreads guilt-trips Amanda 📚 Kat’s fear of spring cleaning and giving up her precious reads 📚 Books we’ve had since 2019 and

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23:13

Bestie Book Swap & Precious Little Robots

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2025/03/25

Bestie Book Swap & Precious Little RobotsIn this week’s episode, Amanda and Kat are back with another Bestie Book Swap! We each read a book picked by the other—and, as usual, we’ve got thoughts. Kat reviews The Year of Less by Cait Flanders, a memoir (sort of) about minimalism, consumption, and self-discovery. Spoiler alert: someone’s feeling a little misled by the marketing. Amanda shares her love for A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers and her introduction to the cozy, hopeful

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15:08

How to Break Out of a Reading Slump

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2025/03/18

How to Break Out of a Reading SlumpReading slumps—every book lover’s worst nightmare. Whether it’s burnout, life getting in the way, or a book so good that nothing else compares, we’ve all been there. In this episode, Kat and Amanda break down what causes reading slumps and share practical tips to help you rediscover your reading groove. We discuss: 📚 The different types of reading slumps and what causes them 📚 How long Kat’s last reading slump lasted (spoiler: it was years) 📚 Whether reading

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21:06

Bookish Hot Takes & Controversial Opinions

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2025/03/11

Bookish Hot Takes & Controversial Opinions Get ready, book besties—we’re stirring the pot in this episode! Kat and Amanda dive into bookish hot takes, from whether reading a bad book is worse than watching a bad movie to the eternal debate of paperback vs. hardcover. We’re also chatting about series vs. standalones, dog-earing pages (monstrous or practical?), and whether smut is really just… well, you’ll have to listen to find out. Plus, we’re introducing Trope Talk! This week, we discuss

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33:16

Books and Cake and Costumes

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2025/02/04

Get ready cuz it's Episode Ten Plus One: Cake, Cozy Mysteries, and Bestie Book Swap UpdatesWe’re celebrating our 11th episode (or as we like to call it, "ten plus one") with some bookish chat about cozy mysteries, annotated book swaps, and our latest reads. Plus, we talk about the books that inspired us as kids, the joy of missing out, and Kat’s spirit week adventures. 📚 Books Mentioned: Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe: https://amzn.to/3WL15Py The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris by

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33:40

Books and Dragons

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2025/01/21

Reading Relay, Bestie Book Swap, and Fourth Wing Love Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more. In this episode, Kat and Amanda share their recent reads, including 4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman, A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, and Murder and Marble Cake by Nancy McGovern. They also discuss their January Bestie Book Swap picks—Kat reflects on Maid by Stephanie Land, a moving memoir about resilience,

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01:23:50

Books and Author Convos

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2025/01/07

Behind the Book: A Conversation with Tamara Lemus, Author of Runaway Fae *While we tried to limit any spoilers for Runaway Fae, we recommend you get a copy of the book and read before listening to the episode* Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more. In this episode, we are joined by Tamara Lemus, the talented author of Runaway Fae. Tamara shares the journey that sparked her love of reading, the inspiration behind her debut

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20:27

Books and Reading Goals

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2024/12/31

Reading Goals, Bonus Books, and the Icelandic Book Flood Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more. In this bonus episode, Kat and Amanda take advantage of December’s fifth Tuesday to reflect on their 2024 reading goals and look ahead to 2025. Kat discusses revising her 2024 goal to better fit her busy schedule and explores plans to read more nonfiction next year. Meanwhile, Amanda celebrates a massive reading year (134 books!)

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37:26

Books and Einstein

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2024/12/17

Cracking Spines, Comfort Reads, and a Nutcracker Love Affair Spoiler alert for The Other Einstein: skip 16:00–23:20 if you plan to read it Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more. In Episode 7, Kat and Amanda dive into their current reads, share their thoughts on DNF’ing (Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Fairies and Tarta Americana), and admit to unexpected reading detours. Kat reveals her frustration over The Other Einstein by

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42:15

Books and Rating Our Reads

Can I Bring My Book ·

2024/12/03

Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more. In Episode 6, Kat and Amanda dive into the world of rating books, debating their approaches to reviews and star ratings. Kat breaks down her firm five-star system and shares why she’s okay with rating books she didn’t finish (hot take alert!), while Amanda reveals her approach as a recovering people-pleaser and the inner conflict of rating anything less than a five. The discussion takes a

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