“Riveting, heart-wrenching, and full of Old Hollywood glamour,
Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Mon...
The hosts brought up the title while wondering about a recap of its storyline, noting its surge in popularity on TikTok. They mentioned the novel's fame but admitted they had not yet read it themselves. The discussion was light‑hearted and centered on its cultural buzz rather than a deep endorsement.
Episode: S4 Ep154: The Alti-toots: Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The hosts wondered about the recap of the novel about Evelyn Hugo's seven husbands.
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Where's seven husbands of Evelyn?
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They discussed the novel and said the book was TikTokfamous and that they hadn't read it yet.
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If they made a movie about Evelyn Hugo, Seven Husbands, who would play Evelyn? You didn't read the book. It's TikTok famous.
Episode: S4 Ep150: Ship Happens: Monday, August 23rd, 2021
They praised the book as a lifechanging read they might even reread, saying everyone loved it.
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is like the best thing you ever did for me. I might even read it again because that's how good it is. Everyone loved it and I get to be that intellectual superior person recommending it.
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While discussing Taylor Swift's Evermore, they linked the song "Champagne Problems" to the novel and suggested the author might have drawn inspiration from it.
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Whenever I'm listening to Evermore, especially Champagne Problems, I can't stop thinking about Evelyn Hugo. I think Taylor Jenkins Reid might have found inspiration in Taylor Swift.
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They suggested reading the popular romance novel before its upcoming adaptation.
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. I can't believe you haven't read it.
Episode: S4 Ep112: Deez Nuts: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
The hosts compared Malibu Rising to Evelyn Hugo, indicating they were familiar with the book.
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more similar to Evelyn Hugo than it is to Daisy Jones and the Six
Episode: S4 Ep100: Hot Du Summer: Friday, June 4th, 2021
They listed it alongside the author's other titles as part of the discussion about her bibliography.
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She also wrote Daisy Jones and the Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
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They expressed disappointment that a movie adaptation of the novel "Evelyn Hugo" had not yet been made.
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I can't believe they haven't made a Evelyn Hugo movie because it's like so good.
Hannah said she began rereading the book because she had started it years earlier, forgotten most of it, and wanted a lighter read to balance the more intense book she was currently reading. She mentioned juggling it alongside another title, using it as a familiar, easy-going option.
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They mentioned downloading the novel after seeing it on Instagram and noted they spent money on it while joking about starting a giggly book club.
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I'm pretty sure I saw it on her Instagram. I can't remember but I'm pretty positive it was her. She's someone that I like their Instagram is called. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. And I downloaded my book. I spent my 1399.
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The host started rereading this book because they had started it years ago, forgotten the details, and wanted a lighter read to alternate with the more intense book they were reading.
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So I got Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Now I'm like reading two books at once.
Well cause I started it like years ago and I never finished it and I like forget everything about it. So I'm like, I'll just reread that.
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One of the hosts said they were reading the novel during the episode. Another person suggested they stick to it instead of tackling a more difficult classic.
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No, I'm reading Seven Husbands of Evelyn, Hugo.
She was like, Wuthering Heights. Stick to the Seven Husbands and get a grab.
The title was briefly referenced in two episodes, first as a book associated with a cast member and then as a romance novel that a guest had received as a Christmas gift. Both mentions were casual and did not include a strong endorsement.
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Molly O'Connell was referenced as being involved with the book The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
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She also ... The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
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Davia mentioned she had received the novel as a Christmas gift and noted it among the romance books she reads.
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reading romance novels like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
Walsh mentioned the novel as one of the titles his book had outperformed on Amazon's LGBTQ+ bestseller list.
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my story about a trans walrus child is the number one bestseller in LGBT books, beating out such LGBT hits as the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo, badass affirmations, the wit and wisdom of wild women,...
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Walsh mentioned the novel as one of the titles his book had outperformed on Amazon's LGBTQ+ bestseller list.
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my story about a trans walrus child is the number one bestseller in LGBT books, beating out such LGBT hits as the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo, badass affirmations, the wit and wisdom of wild women, the gay Christmas romance novel, Only One Bed, a book called Mr. Naughty and Mr. Nice, and another book called Holla Gay.
This book was described as a "complete and total beach read", enjoyable despite not being the typical style of one of the podcast's co-hosts.
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I just finished The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, which is kind of a complete and total beach read. Not normally my style, but it was actually enjoyable.
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This book was described as a "complete and total beach read", enjoyable despite not being the typical style of one of the podcast's co-hosts.
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I just finished The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, which is kind of a complete and total beach read. Not normally my style, but it was actually enjoyable.
The host said they had finished the book and called it absolutely fantastic, recommending listeners to read it. In a later episode another host mentioned they were currently reading the title, describing it as a good one that many friends enjoyed. The podcast consistently presented the book as a must‑read.
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The host said they had finished the book and found it absolutely fantastic, recommending listeners to read it.
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I also finished the book, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. What was that? It was absolutely fantastic. I believe it's an older book, but I recommend you guys read it. Bigger than my kids. Anyway. Whoa. That just got real heated. Real heated.
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They mentioned that they were currently reading the book and called it a good one, noting its popularity among friends.
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I want to start a book club. Book club is fun. Do you? Do you? Yeah. I'm reading the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo right now. That's a good one.
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