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The book was brought up when the hosts compared their reaction to it with another title, noting a similar feeling. One host, Claudia, said she had started it but wasn’t drawn in and would set it aside for later. The discussion highlighted that the title didn’t capture their interest, leading to a lukewarm impression.
Episode: S4 Ep151: New Jacey: Tuesday, August 24th, 2021
They compared their reaction to the book Malibu Rising with their reaction to another title.
I feel like it's the same thing for Malibu Rising.
Episode: S4 Ep150: Ship Happens: Monday, August 23rd, 2021
They said they started the book but weren't pulled in, planning to pick it back up later.
Did you read Malibu Rising? You know I started it and it's not that I didn't like it I just wasn't even pulled into it at all. Then I'll pick back up but it's not on my todo list.
Episode: S4 Ep120: Swimming in The Suez: Thursday, July 8th...
They mentioned Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel as part of the upcoming adaptations list.
Malibu Rising. What was the one? Lion's Den. Lion's Den. You guys should read Lion's Den.
Episode: S4 Ep114: Beef Of The Day: The Morning Toast, Mond...
They started the novel on a plane, managed to read a couple of chapters, and thought it was good.
I started Malibu Rising on the plane. I was just like not in a place to read. I just, I couldn't get through like... I got through like two chapters. Like it was good.
Episode: S4 Ep113: Free Britney: Thursday, June 24th, 2021
The host said they had finished reading the novel, gave it five stars and praised it as a great book they bought on Kindle for their flight.
I'll just give one update which is that I finished Malibu Rising. So good. Five stars. Oh. It's really great. I just bought it on the Kindle. You're going to love it. For my plane today. It was so good.
Episode: S4 Ep112: Deez Nuts: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
The host mentioned they were currently reading Malibu Rising and compared its style to other novels.
I'm actually reading Malibu Rising right now and I think that's the case that Nina's trying to make
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 said Hulu was adapting the novel for a TV series and planned to read it over the weekend.
Hulu is already adapting Taylor Jenkins Reid's Malibu Rising as a TV series. We talked about Malibu Rising yesterday it's the newest book from Taylor Jenkins Reid who also wrote Daisy Jones and the Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. ... I will be reading Malibu Rising.
Episode: S4 Ep99: The Phillipa Toasters: Thursday, June 3rd...
They mentioned planning to read the novel next, highlighting it as a recommended pick and acknowledging its author, Taylor Jenkins Reid.
It happens sometimes. You'll find a book that hits. I'm going to read Malibu Rising next. Yes. Not for Redheads just like you and I are going to read it. And so I think that's going to be great. Me too. That's our girl Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Episode: S4 Ep204: Pete Asked Kim To The Prom: Friday, Nove...
They listed the book among their DNF (didnotfinish) titles and expressed uncertainty about its quality.
Ok Malibu Rising. Oh. I didn't think it was good sorry.