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The Lovely Bones

Alice Sebold

This book is in very good condition, very little cover wear

Podcasts 10
Quotes 24
Morbid

Podcast

Morbid

In two episodes, the hosts noted that a scene with yellow ribbons and a fragment of a golden sweater evoked memories of the book, using its emotional impact as a point of comparison. They referenced the title only as a cultural touchstone rather than endorsing it, and the discussion remained brief. The overall tone was that of a casual mention.

Episode: Episode 214: The Tragic Case of Molly Bish

The hosts said the scene with yellow ribbons and the emotional impact reminded them of the novel The Lovely Bones.

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I don't know why it reminded me of the lovely bones, but it did.

Episode: Episode 154: The Galveston 11 Part 1

The hosts said a fragment of a golden sweater found on a victim reminded them of the novelThe Lovely Bones.

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Which I was like, that reminded me of like the Lovely Bones for some reason.

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

It was described as an incredible and very good book, though a movie adaptation was also mentioned as being good.

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Don't read the lovely bones though. It's fucking incredible. It's such a good book. Such an incredible book. It's such a good book.

— Episode: 114 - Civic Order

Episode: 114 - Civic Order

It was described as an incredible and very good book, though a movie adaptation was also mentioned as being good.

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Don't read the lovely bones though. It's fucking incredible. It's such a good book. Such an incredible book. It's such a good book.

Episode: 114 - Civic Order

It was described as an incredible and good book, though they did mention it also had a good movie adaptation.

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Don't read the lovely bones though. It's fucking incredible. It's such a good book. Such an incredible book. It's such a good book.

20/20

Podcast

20/20

The book was brought up when the victim's mother quoted it while delivering her impact statement, speaking in her daughter's voice in court. She used the story to illustrate her daughter's bravery and the perseverance of those seeking justice. The hosts noted the reference as a poignant illustration rather than a formal recommendation.

Episode: The After Show: I’m Going To Get You

The victim's mother referenced this book when she spoke in her daughter's voice during her victim impact statement in the courtroom.

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And basically she talked about, I will never get married. I will never have children. I will never have the life that you took from me, essentially. And, you know, the only sort of inspiring part about it is that it was Beth's bravery, Jane Doe, number one, that helped keep investigators on this end. It was Sarah who kept crusading for her daughter. And it was Vince who just would not give up.

Rotten Mango

The Lovely Bones was a huge international commercial success, and was quickly one of the highest selling, fastest selling novels of that period. The book was adapted into a movie by Peter Jackson, the director behind the Lord of the Rings franchise, and grossed over $94 million dollars worldwide.

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The lovely bones was a huge international commercial success so it was the book that it's based off of.

— Episode: #344: “Lovely Bones” Author Is Sorry For...

Episode: #344: “Lovely Bones” Author Is Sorry For Sending W...

The Lovely Bones was a huge international commercial success, and was quickly one of the highest selling, fastest selling novels of that period. The book was adapted into a movie by Peter Jackson, the director behind the Lord of the Rings franchise, and grossed over $94 million dollars worldwide.

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The lovely bones was a huge international commercial success so it was the book that it's based off of.

That book was quickly one of the highest selling fastest selling novels in that period. Karen had been brought on to take Alice's other book so the lovely bones are ready a movie.

This is Alice Seabull we're talking about. We're talking about the creator of the lovely bones. Of course, it's going to do well.

It's kind of a creepy unhinged story when you really think about it but it sold a lot of copies that is the fictional story of the lovely bones by Alice Seabold.

The novel sold over 10 million copies worldwide it earned a spot on the New York Times bestseller list for over a year consistently nonstop without a break.

The Toast

Podcast

The Toast

The author issued a public apology to a man who was wrongly convicted of raping her, which served as the subject of her bestselling memoir. The book was being pulled by the publisher following the man's exoneration, and a Netflix adaptation was scrapped.

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Lovely Bones Author Alice Sebold Apologizes to Man Wrongly Convicted of Raping Her (PEOPLE)

— Episode: S4 Ep207: 2021 in Music: Wednesday, Dece...

Episode: S4 Ep207: 2021 in Music: Wednesday, December 1st,...

The author issued a public apology to a man who was wrongly convicted of raping her, which served as the subject of her bestselling memoir. The book was being pulled by the publisher following the man's exoneration, and a Netflix adaptation was scrapped.

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Lovely Bones Author Alice Sebold Apologizes to Man Wrongly Convicted of Raping Her (PEOPLE)

Lovely Bones author Alice Sebald has apologized to the man who was wrongly convicted of raping her.

The bestselling memoir after the news and the book has been pulled by the publisher in light of the exoneration.

Fresh Air

Podcast

Fresh Air

The title was listed among Ronan's other films, implicitly referencing the wellknown novel that the movie adapts. It was noted as part of her filmography.

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Her other films include The Lovely Bones, Mary Queen of Scots, and The Grand Budapest Hotel.

— Episode: Saoirse Ronan Says Being A Child Actor S...

Episode: Saoirse Ronan Says Being A Child Actor Shaped Her...

The title was listed among Ronan's other films, implicitly referencing the wellknown novel that the movie adapts. It was noted as part of her filmography.

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Her other films include The Lovely Bones, Mary Queen of Scots, and The Grand Budapest Hotel.

The NPR Politics Podcast

They recalled that the couple's longdistance reading sessions began with this novel, mentioning it as the first book they read together over the phone in 2016.

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They started with The Lovely Bones. Oh yeah.

— Episode: Weekly Roundup: Friday, October 18

Episode: Weekly Roundup: Friday, October 18

They recalled that the couple's longdistance reading sessions began with this novel, mentioning it as the first book they read together over the phone in 2016.

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They started with The Lovely Bones. Oh yeah.

The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya

The podcast discussed the movie adaptation of this book, focusing on the portrayal of the killer and his seemingly attractive style, which was considered unexpected given the nature of his crimes.

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OK, Lovely Bones. Great drag name.

— Episode: Taking an Octopus’ Agency with Patti Har...

Episode: Taking an Octopus’ Agency with Patti Harrison & Ri...

The podcast discussed the movie adaptation of this book, focusing on the portrayal of the killer and his seemingly attractive style, which was considered unexpected given the nature of his crimes.

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OK, Lovely Bones. Great drag name.

But they like kind of gave him like the I think it's like a it takes place at a certain time, but they dress him in a way that kind of like all guys with kind of good style dress.

It's like very they like the wardrobe person like they made him look they made him too stylish like a hipster. They turned him out.

I think he looks he kind of looks attractive to me.

So you're willing to not his actions, but the way that he carries himself in his swagger and his pedo swagger.

The Breakfast Club

It was mentioned that Alice Sebold, the author, wrote this book, which was later adapted into a movie. The book's connection to a wrongful conviction was discussed.

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Alice Sebold wrote a book, Lovely Bones, that was turned into a movie with Mark Wahlberg

— Episode: IDKMYDE: Pay Up Lady!

Episode: IDKMYDE: Pay Up Lady!

It was mentioned that Alice Sebold, the author, wrote this book, which was later adapted into a movie. The book's connection to a wrongful conviction was discussed.

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Alice Sebold wrote a book, Lovely Bones, that was turned into a movie with Mark Wahlberg

But he said that the trial transcript in her book didn't quite add up.

He's only free because Alice Sebo's book didn't match the court transcripts.

Watch What Crappens

The mention of this book served as a spoiler warning for listeners who had not seen the movie or read the paperback/hardcover. The speaker suggested a brief time jump to avoid spoilers related to the ghost's revenge.

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I keep opening it and this is a spoiler for a movie called the lovely bone So if anybody has not seen that or read that fast forward 30 seconds I keep thinking that's like a spoiler for the lovely bon...

— Episode: RHOBH: You Just Hat To Be There

Episode: RHOBH: You Just Hat To Be There

The mention of this book served as a spoiler warning for listeners who had not seen the movie or read the paperback/hardcover. The speaker suggested a brief time jump to avoid spoilers related to the ghost's revenge.

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I keep opening it and this is a spoiler for a movie called the lovely bone So if anybody has not seen that or read that fast forward 30 seconds I keep thinking that's like a spoiler for the lovely bones

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