The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Taylor Jenkins Reid
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Giggling about couples counseling, clams, and condoms
Welcome to Giggly Squad. Each week, Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo make fun of everything, but most importantly themselves. They discuss pop culture, fashion trends, television, horoscopes, mental health, dating, and expose their personal lives. Also, they can't be managed. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
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The hosts played an audiobook excerpt, noting it was a thirdweek bestseller and describing its focus on manifestation and personal growth.
we're playing another audiobook excerpt for you to enjoy from How to Giggle available everywhere now third week bestseller
I really believe in manifestation but not like write this 1000 times in your journal and it will come... you have to find it within you... this is so brene brown coded
The hosts announced that their new book was about to be released, shared excitement about its upcoming launch, and read excerpts from its backcover blurbs and reviews.
Our book is out in two days and we do, we have to wake up early tomorrow for good morning, America.
I want us to read the back. No one's seen it. The back is a, it's called the blurb. We didn't know what that was, but we got some quotes. Our first quote. This is going to be the greatest book ever.
I wrote this book. Chelsea Handler, comedian TV host and six time New York bestselling author. Oh my God. Okay, Chelsea. Well, How to Giggle. If you order it now, it will arrive.
I think I met them once. Chelsea Handler, comedian TV host and six times, six time New York bestselling author. Oh my God. Okay, Chelsea. Well, How to Giggle. If you order it now, it will arrive.
The hosts highlighted their upcoming book, mentioning signed copies and urging listeners to preorder it, describing it as the best deal and encouraging fans not to miss out.
people are really going to see when they get like signed copies of How to Giggle. It's kind of crazy.
Our book is like out coming out. You guys it's happening. If you haven't preordered it by now, you're already behind behind.
The hosts discussed their upcoming book, noting that while generating ideas was easy, crafting the sentences and conveying their feelings proved challenging.
What was the hardest part about writing the book? It was actually easy to come up with ideas and funny concepts but the actual putting sentences together was hard; they talked about how they felt different when writing about past events versus now.
The hosts announced that their book was now available for purchase and encouraged listeners to preorder it.
our book is available
The hosts described it as a guide to giggling that they wrote together, noting it was completed in a weekend and is meant to help readers take life less seriously.
Sorry, we wrote a book.
Hannah wrote the whole book in one weekend.
It's a guide to giggling, how to take life less seriously. It's stories of our life, but also just like opinions, anything.
Our book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, wherever you buy books.
They gave the book "How to Giggle" to everyone and mentioned that many listeners had already bought it.
And so I literally bought him the book. So he's like a nerd and he thought that was funny.
But I was giving How to Giggle out to everyone. They're like, I already bought it.
If anyone ever got me a book, I'd be fucking livid. Unless it's How to Giggle.
A Novel
The hosts referenced the book when describing a costume, calling it a little bit like the novel’s iconic style. Their comment was brief and informal, indicating a casual mention rather than a recommendation.
The hosts described a costume as "a little Devil Wears Prada," referencing the novel's iconic style.
It was a little Devil Wears Prada I was like
The hosts likened a situation to the book, saying it was literally "The Devil Wears Prada."
I go, this is literally The Devil Wears Prada.
They jokingly referenced the title, misquoting it as "the devil wears proud" while discussing awards and cultural references.
If they were men, they would be getting the Mark Twain award. Yeah. They would be getting every fucking award. And that's why I posted in my caption and I said, I don't know. But I know a man got it this year. I think Adam Sandler got it last year and Conan O'Brien got it, which two great comedians. Yes. Wait. Who's Mark Twain? You know what? Fuck Mark Twain. Fuck Mark Twain. I think that's the name of your next tour. And you know what? Fuck Mark Twain. (They then said "the devil wears proud" in the same breath.)
The hosts said they had recently become obsessed with the novel and its story.
We obsessed with Devil Wears Prada recently.
They mentioned the bookturnedmovie "The Devil Wears Prada" as having a sequel and expressed excitement about telling their mom.
The Devil Wears Prada was having a movie number two and I can't wait to tell my mom.
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The hosts said Noom had released its first ever cookbook titled "The Noom Kitchen," which contains 100 healthy and delicious recipes and is available wherever books are sold.
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The hosts highlighted Noom's first ever cookbook, noting its 100 healthy and delicious recipes aimed at better living.
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A Novel
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No, I'm reading Seven Husbands of Evelyn, Hugo.
She was like, Wuthering Heights. Stick to the Seven Husbands and get a grab.
The hosts noted that they had read the book after Craig made them do so, offering no further commentary or endorsement, which reflected a brief, casual mention.
The hosts mentioned reading The Book of Mormon after Craig made them read it.
The Book of Mormon because Craig made me go
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The Book of Mormon because Craig made me go and it was one of the best snaps I personally ever taken
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They referenced the novel when describing a Catholic school scenario, calling it "literally Handmaid's Tale."
Time-- It was literally Handmaid's Tale.
They compared Britney Spears' life to the novel, using it as a metaphor for her conservatorship situation.
Britney Spears' makeup artist was on this podcast and she basically compared Britney Spears' life to Handmaid's Tale and that she if it was up to her, she would have been married to her boyfriend by now and had a baby.
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The hosts expressed excitement about obtaining the final installment before anyone else, likening it to receiving a coveted celebrity gift and showing enthusiasm for the title.
They referenced wanting the final Harry Potter book before anyone else, comparing it to a celebrity gift.
Would you say it's giving Miranda Priestly give me the Harry Potter book?
The hosts said the book had been highly recommended, they had not yet read it, and they had preordered it on Amazon.
The last thing I bought on Amazon... a book called Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday. It's been highly recommended. I have not read it. I ordered a book on Amazon in preorder. I love o...
— Episode: Giggling about our shopping addiction, l...
The hosts said the book had been highly recommended, they had not yet read it, and they had preordered it on Amazon.
The last thing I bought on Amazon... a book called Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday. It's been highly recommended. I have not read it. I ordered a book on Amazon in preorder. I love ordering books.
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The hosts admitted they had never read the novel itself, only seeing the movie, and mentioned it when asked about what they were currently reading.
Well, you had to. What was yours? The Great Gatsby. Oh my God. I would be like, oh, I'd say I like reading autobiographies by like Chelsea Handler and Mindy Kaling and Tina Fey.
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The hosts admitted they had never read the novel itself, only seeing the movie, and mentioned it when asked about what they were currently reading.
Well, you had to. What was yours? The Great Gatsby. Oh my God. I would be like, oh, I'd say I like reading autobiographies by like Chelsea Handler and Mindy Kaling and Tina Fey.
One host claimed that the novel "The Hunger Games" was inspired by Southwest Airlines.
It is the Hunger Games was inspired by Southwest.
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One host claimed that the novel "The Hunger Games" was inspired by Southwest Airlines.
It is the Hunger Games was inspired by Southwest.
A Novel
They mentioned watching the series and noted it was based on a book, expressing enthusiasm about the episodes and how they kept watching new releases.
I was like oh my god you have to watch Lessons in Chemistry My dad stayed up till 4am watching all of the episodes
— Episode: Giggling about fake friends, devils, and...
They mentioned watching the series and noted it was based on a book, expressing enthusiasm about the episodes and how they kept watching new releases.
I was like oh my god you have to watch Lessons in Chemistry My dad stayed up till 4am watching all of the episodes
He was like it was so good I couldn't stop watching new episodes come out on Fridays
One host said they had read the book but did not finish it, mentioning they tried to practice reading after a breakup.
I also bought Untamed by Glennon Doyle. I read it. Did it change your life? I didn't finish it. When I had a boyfriend I was like, I guess I should practice reading.
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One host said they had read the book but did not finish it, mentioning they tried to practice reading after a breakup.
I also bought Untamed by Glennon Doyle. I read it. Did it change your life? I didn't finish it. When I had a boyfriend I was like, I guess I should practice reading.
The hosts recalled a romantic rowing scene and noted that it resembled the location where the movie adaptation of the book was filmed, describing it as very pretty. They mentioned the scene in passing while discussing masseters, marriage, and jail romance, offering a brief, appreciative comment about the visual appeal of the setting.
They recalled the romantic rowing scene, saying it looked like the location where the movieadapted book was filmed and described it as very pretty.
It looked like where they filmed The Notebook like in that swan like rowboat scene like it was so pretty
The hosts explained that Martha Stewart transformed her catering business into a book that emphasized vibrant photography, tablescape ideas, and served as a guide for hostesses, noting its rapid popularity. They highlighted the title's focus on visual appeal and entertaining tips without explicitly endorsing it.
The hosts described how Martha Stewart turned her catering business into a book titledEntertaining, noting its focus on colorful photos, tablescape ideas and being a guide for hostesses.
She turned it into a catering business that then turned into a book and the book just went like wild. It was called like entertainer... she wrote this book calledEntertainingand it was the first book where she was like I want color in the photos, I want people to see a dinner, tablescape, coffeetable bar.
The hosts referenced the title in a light‑hearted segment, joking that a celebrity could study for the bar exam the way the novel’s heroine did. They used the book as a humorous example of determination, but did not endorse it further.
The hosts referenced the novel while joking that Kim Kardashian could study for the bar like the book's protagonist.
I feel like Kim could pass the bar ... Even Legally Blonde. She was at the library for studying.
The hosts referred to the story's premise, noting it was a good movie that gave them anxiety and describing the plot about the missing girl, without directly naming a specific adaptation.
Like it was such a good movie, but it gave me the most anxiety. Like I thought someone was going to come into my home and be like, and now I control you.
— Episode: Giggling about our secrets, tarot cards,...
The hosts referred to the story's premise, noting it was a good movie that gave them anxiety and describing the plot about the missing girl, without directly naming a specific adaptation.
Like it was such a good movie, but it gave me the most anxiety. Like I thought someone was going to come into my home and be like, and now I control you.
The premise of the movie is the girl from Gone Girl rose, but no rose.
What It Is, and What It Is Not by Florence Nightingale
A host mentioned reading the title for their book club, but listeners felt it was a heavy read that might be beyond the audience's current reading level, joking it could take years to finish. The discussion suggested the book was considered intense rather than a casual recommendation.
One of the hosts was reading this book for their book club, but the listeners suggested it might be too intense for their current reading level, implying it was a heavy read.
So a lot of the gigglers were DMing me and they were like, hey, um, so Nightingale might be like a bit too. Just like, they're like just surmising at your reading level. Um, might be a bit intense for you. Like it's gonna take you eight years to finish that.
The hosts referenced the book when joking about a weird sex move, noting it reminded them of the story.
Makes me think of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
— Episode: Giggling about Hannah’s bachelorette par...
The hosts referenced the book when joking about a weird sex move, noting it reminded them of the story.
Makes me think of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The hosts referenced the story as a "reallife Princess Diaries" when describing two friends who underwent similar plasticsurgery makeovers and behaved like characters from the book.
they're twins like they both went through the same Princess Diaries like glow up. ... like they look like they purposely were trying to look it was wanted to get pushed into a locker in high school li...
— Episode: Giggling about private jets, snorting sp...
The hosts referenced the story as a "reallife Princess Diaries" when describing two friends who underwent similar plasticsurgery makeovers and behaved like characters from the book.
they're twins like they both went through the same Princess Diaries like glow up. ... like they look like they purposely were trying to look it was wanted to get pushed into a locker in high school literally reallife Princess Diaries.
A literature teacher was mentioned recommending the classic, but the host was advised to keep reading the Evelyn Hugo novel instead.
She was like, Wuthering Heights. Stick to the Seven Husbands and get a grab.
— Episode: Giggling about couples counseling, clams...
A literature teacher was mentioned recommending the classic, but the host was advised to keep reading the Evelyn Hugo novel instead.
She was like, Wuthering Heights. Stick to the Seven Husbands and get a grab.
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