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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 Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel cover

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Taylor Jenkins Reid

Mentioned 5 months ago

Giggling about couples counseling, clams, and condoms

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.

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Wuthering Heights

Emily Brontë

Mentioned 5 months ago

Giggling about couples counseling, clams, and condoms

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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Notes on Nursing

Florence Nightingale

Mentioned 5 months ago

Giggling about road rage, screenshots, and brooches

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.

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Bridge to Terabithia

Katherine Paterson

Mentioned 6 months ago

Giggling about fainting, dick pills, and weed pens

They recalled that the last time they truly read a book was The Bridge to Terabithia back in 2007, after having only skimmed it previously.

I saw the first couple of parts. The last time I've legitimately been able to say, yeah, I read the book was The Bridge to Terabithia in 2007.

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How to Giggle

Hannah Berner

Mentioned 6 months ago

Giggling about k-holes, proposals, and saturn returns

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.

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Legally Blonde

Amanda Brown

Mentioned 8 months ago

Giggling about spanx, stripping, and figure skating

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.

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The War of the Worlds

H. G. Wells

Mentioned 8 months ago

Giggling about sleuthing, ugly sweaters, and age gaps

They recalled the classic novel, noting it as a point of reference during their conversation.

Do you remember War of the Worlds?

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The Devil Wears Prada: A Novel cover

The Devil Wears Prada

Lauren Weisberger

Mentioned 8 months ago

Giggling about leftovers, exes, and the dmv

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

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Adolescenti nella rete. Quando il web diventa una trappola (Bios-Psichè) (Italian Edition) cover

Adolescenti nella rete. Quando il web diventa una trappola (Bios-Psichè) (Italian Edition)

Gigli

Mentioned 8 months ago

Giggling about witches, food orders, and tongues

It was referenced as a chapter in the Gigli's Web book, which is sold on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

By the way, this is a chapter in the Gigli's Web book, which is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, et cetera.

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Under the Tuscan Sun

Frances Mayes

Mentioned 10 months ago

Giggling about apologies, dachshunds, and red witches

They mentioned they had just returned from being under the Tuscan sun, referencing the book title.

What happened to hello? How are you? I just got back from being under the Tuscan sun.

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My Dad Was Almost James Bond

Des Bishop

Mentioned 1 year ago

Giggling about bachelorettes, viagra, and vintage drama

Des mentioned that he had written the book, the hosts had never read it, then one of them ordered it and began reading the lifelesson stories it contained.

He wrote a book called My Dad Was Nearly James Bond because his dad was like this hot actor who auditioned for James Bond once. And I never read the book. And he always gets mad at me that I never read the book.

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Fifty Shades Trilogy Shrinkwrapped Set (Deckle Edge) cover

Fifty Shades Trilogy Shrinkwrapped Set (Deckle Edge)

E L James

Mentioned 1 year ago

Giggling about lavender marriages, skincare inventions, and St. Anthony

The hosts mentioned the novel and said it was never really for them, implying they did not enjoy it.

It reminded me of the Barry Keoghan movie. ... It was ... 50 Shades of Grey, like, it was never really it for me either.

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Under the Tuscan Sun: At Home in Italy Cover

Frances Mayes

Under the Tuscan Sun

At Home in Italy

In one episode, the hosts casually referenced the title when mentioning their recent trip, saying they had just gotten back from being under the Tuscan sun. No specific recommendation or critique was offered, and the comment served only as a light‑hearted nod to the book.

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Episode: Giggling about apologies, dachshunds, and red witc...

They mentioned they had just returned from being under the Tuscan sun, referencing the book title.

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What happened to hello? How are you? I just got back from being Under the Tuscan Sun.

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Liane Moriarty

Nine Perfect Strangers

The hosts discussed the book's premise about nine characters attending a wellness retreat and expressed a desire to watch it, noting its therapeutic appeal.

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No, it's not like that but it's like Nine characters that go to this wellness retreat and oh I need to watch this.

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Episode: Giggling about artful nudes, silent retreats, and...

The hosts discussed the book's premise about nine characters attending a wellness retreat and expressed a desire to watch it, noting its therapeutic appeal.

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No, it's not like that but it's like Nine characters that go to this wellness retreat and oh I need to watch this.

Well, I really want to watch Nine Perfect Strangers cuz I'm really on this like anti wellness kick where I think the wellness industry is just exploiting us.

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Gregory Maguire

Wicked Collector’s Edition

The Inspiration for the Smash Broadway Musical and the Upcoming Major Motion Picture

The hosts discussed watching Wicked promos and admitted they had never seen the show or read the story, expressing excitement about the upcoming performance.

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Anyway, so before the show, we're all watching Wicked like promos.

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Episode: Giggling about snakes, security, and singing

The hosts discussed watching Wicked promos and admitted they had never seen the show or read the story, expressing excitement about the upcoming performance.

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Anyway, so before the show, we're all watching Wicked like promos.

And when I tell you I've never seen Wicked, like I couldn't tell you the plot.

Ariana Grande posted a clip of her watching it with her grandma.

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Walter Tevis

The Queen's Gambit

They discussed the series, saying they liked it and would finish the season, but felt it should have been a shorter movie and criticized its length.

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That shit should have been an hour 40 movie. Hundo P. Someone had to say it.

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Episode: Giggling about Paige's birthday, manicure rules, a...

They discussed the series, saying they liked it and would finish the season, but felt it should have been a shorter movie and criticized its length.

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That shit should have been an hour 40 movie. Hundo P. Someone had to say it.

I like it. I really enjoy it and I'm going to finish the season and I think it's really good. If this was like an extended movie they would have nailed it. Not even. A short movie.

It was like it was four episodes too long where at some point you're like okay you're just filling in space because I think they just make more money with it. But the aesthetics are beautiful. The acting is amazing. I love the wardrobe.

But at some point you're like we get it, you like to drink. Right. It is long. It's very drawn out. I'm only on episode four. Do sleeping pills or whatever she was taking. Tranquilizers. I didn't love that part.

I mean it was just like an interesting add on of how she could get in her head. I also wasn't the team so I was like you were on the chess team.

Wuthering Heights Cover

Emily Bronte

Wuthering Heights

The host mentioned ordering the book after hearing from a trusted friend that the original story differs significantly from its movie adaptations and is an incredible tale, noting their interest in reading books that could become films. The discussion was brief and focused on the book's potential as a movie source rather than a deep endorsement.

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Episode: Giggling about road rage, screenshots, and brooche...

A host ordered this book because they are currently into reading books that are or might become movies, and someone they trust informed them the original story differs significantly from the movie adaptations.

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So I ordered Withering Heights. Withering Heights. Withering. Are you?

Wuthering Heights. Wuthering Heights. Wuthering. Wuthering. Wuthering.

Wuthering Heights. Des told me that it's an incredible story. Des loves history.

The Wizard of Oz (Puffin in Bloom) Cover

L. Frank Baum

The Wizard of Oz (Puffin in Bloom)

The hosts referenced the classic story as a quick illustration of animals speaking, noting it as a familiar point from the title. It was mentioned only in passing without any recommendation or critique.

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Episode: Giggling about onlyfans, canada, and cake

The hosts referenced the classic story as an example of animals speaking, noting it as a familiar point from The Wizard of Oz.

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And also you guys know this from The Wizard of Oz.

The War of the Worlds: The Original Unabridged and Complete Edition ( H. G. Wells Classics) Cover

H. G. Wells

The War of the Worlds

The Original Unabridged and Complete Edition ( H. G. Wells Classics)

In the episode, the hosts briefly recalled the classic novel, using it as a point of reference during their conversation. One of them asked, "Do you remember War of the Worlds?" indicating a casual mention rather than a recommendation.

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Episode: Giggling about sleuthing, ugly sweaters, and age g...

They recalled the classic novel, noting it as a point of reference during their conversation.

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Do you remember War of the Worlds?

Adolescenti nella rete. Quando il web diventa una trappola (Bios-Psichè) (Italian Edition) Cover

Gigli

Adolescenti nella rete. Quando il web diventa una trappola (Bios-Psichè) (Italian Edition)

The episode referenced the title as a chapter within the author's larger web‑focused book, noting that it could be purchased from major retailers such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The host mentioned it in passing while discussing other topics, without providing a detailed endorsement. Overall, the book was simply acknowledged as part of the author's broader work.

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Episode: Giggling about witches, food orders, and tongues

It was referenced as a chapter in the Gigli's Web book, which is sold on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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By the way, this is a chapter in the Gigli's Web book, which is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, et cetera.

How to Giggle: A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously Cover

Hannah Berner

How to Giggle

A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously

The hosts recapped that they had written the book a year earlier, emphasizing that they created it to make their audience laugh rather than chase bestseller status. They described the book tour as a fun, lively event that generated many humorous moments, and even invited a fellow podcaster to discuss its themes. Overall, the conversation highlighted the book as a light‑hearted, entertaining read for fans.

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Episode: Giggling about crossroads, machetes, and tinned fi...

The hosts discussed writing their book a year earlier, noting it sparked funny moments on tour and that they wrote it to make their fans laugh rather than chase bestseller status.

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The best is when someone asks- we wrote the book like a year ago. And when someone asks you about a part of the book and you're like, I don't remember that chapter.

But the book tour has been so fun. There was like smart people there. It was like the Coachella for books in LA that we went to.

And we're at this book event ... they ask us the first question.

We didn't write a book to hope that it becomes a New York Times bestseller. We wrote a book to make the Gigglers laugh.

Reminding you to check out my podcast, Open Book with Jenna. ... I sit down with Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo ... to discuss friendships in their new book, How to Giggle, A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously.

How to Giggle: A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously Cover

Hannah Berner

How to Giggle

A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously

The hosts praised the title for its massive popularity, noting it had climbed to number five on Amazon and become a viral coffee‑table joke that listeners were photographing. They described the feedback as incredible and highlighted how fans were decorating their homes with it, conveying enthusiastic endorsement of the book.

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Episode: Giggling about book press, tummy time, and mustach...

The hosts raved about the book's huge popularity, noting it ranked number five on Amazon and was a funny coffeetable style release that fans were snapping photos of.

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the response from the book has been fucking insane. If you haven't got it. I was just saying it's number five in Amazon in all books, which is crazy because Amazon invented books.

What we did accidentally with the book is that it's a coffee table book that is funny.

the book is out and about. The feedback has been incredible. The way you guys have decorated around your house has been incredible.

we're doing all this book press and Paige looks at me and she goes, that's weird. You don't have any gays on your team. And I was like, well, the gays are in high demand and the best gays are currently busy right now.

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Des Bishop

My Dad Was Almost James Bond

Des mentioned that he had written the title and the other hosts admitted they hadn't read it, though one of them ordered it to support him and began reading the life‑lesson stories about his dad's near‑James Bond audition. The discussion highlighted the book's personal anecdotes and lessons without offering a strong endorsement, treating it more as a casual curiosity.

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Episode: Giggling about bachelorettes, viagra, and vintage...

Des mentioned that he had written the book, the hosts had never read it, then one of them ordered it and began reading the lifelesson stories it contained.

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He wrote a book called My Dad Was Nearly James Bond because his dad was like this hot actor who auditioned for James Bond once. And I never read the book. And he always gets mad at me that I never read the book.

I ordered it when he was gone. That's so nice of you to support. No, I wanted to support. I'm in the arts to see what it's like over there.

And then I started reading it and he was like, yeah, it's all these life lessons, all these important things that happened to me.

I haven't read it yet. Did you?

Fifty Shades Trilogy Shrinkwrapped Set (Deckle Edge) Cover

E L James

Fifty Shades Trilogy Shrinkwrapped Set (Deckle Edge)

The hosts brought up the title during a discussion about lavender marriages and noted that it never really resonated with them. They compared it to a film reference and said it wasn't their cup of tea, indicating a lack of enthusiasm. Overall, the book was mentioned in passing with a critical tone.

Critiqued
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Episode: Giggling about lavender marriages, skincare invent...

The hosts mentioned the novel and said it was never really for them, implying they did not enjoy it.

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It reminded me of the Barry Keoghan movie. ... It was ... 50 Shades of Grey, like, it was never really it for me either.

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John Ventura

Divorce For Dummies

In a light‑hearted segment, the hosts noted that the title could serve as a humorous conversation starter if displayed on a bookshelf, treating it more as a joke than a serious recommendation. No detailed endorsement or critique was offered, and the mention was brief and playful.

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Episode: Giggling about breakups, broad shoulders, and tram...

They joked that the book would be a funny conversation starter if placed on a bookshelf.

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And just putting a book in the bookshelf. That's a Divorce For Dummies. Like you know what I'm saying. How did that get there

Fifty Shades of Grey 10th Anniversary Edition (Fifty Shades of Grey Series, 1) Cover

E L James

Fifty Shades of Grey 10th Anniversary Edition (Fifty Shades of Grey Series, 1)

The hosts referenced the book while describing a chaotic situation, noting that it felt as intense as the novel and commenting that they winced at the comparison. Their remarks highlighted the book's reputation for high drama rather than endorsing it as a recommendation.

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Episode: Giggling about mean girls, golden globes, and face...

The hosts compared a chaotic scene to the novel, saying it felt like Fifty Shades of Grey and winced at the intensity.

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It was like 50 Shades of Grey, so crazy and then I watched it and I was like, that's a Tuesday, chill the fuck out.

See Salpryn, 50 Shades of Grey, I winced.

Fifty Shades of Grey 10th Anniversary Edition (Fifty Shades of Grey Series, 1) Cover

E L James

Fifty Shades of Grey 10th Anniversary Edition (Fifty Shades of Grey Series, 1)

The hosts recalled that when the title was released, many women were excited and experimented with it, but they later concluded it might not have been a good idea. They reflected on the initial hype and their subsequent disappointment, noting that they chose to step back from it.

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Episode: Giggling about Roman Empires, fantasy football, an...

The hosts noted that when Fifty Shades of Grey was released, all the women were excited and tried new things, though they later decided it might not be a good idea.

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Like when Fifty Shades of Grey came out like all like all the girlies were freaking out and then like I feel like we all tried something and we were like better not

There Are No Coincidences: A Manifestation Deck & Guidebook Cover

Aliza Kelly

There Are No Coincidences

A Manifestation Deck & Guidebook

In episode 1, Aliza Kelly introduced the book as her newest manifestation deck and guidebook, highlighting its compact box format and striking design. She praised its catchy title and described it as stunningly gorgeous, indicating strong enthusiasm for the release.

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Episode: Giggling about our astrological charts, paparazzi,...

Aliza described her newest publication as a manifestation deck and guidebook that comes in a small box, noting it as her latest title.

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I say this thing called There Are No Coincidences. Also, it's the name of my latest book. Oh, how catchy. How interesting. And how stunning gorgeous is that book? A manifestation deck and guidebook. It comes in a little box.

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Jennette McCurdy

I'm Glad My Mom Died

The hosts mentioned the memoir during a discussion about high school experiences, noting that it had already been released and was receiving serious press. They explained that the book recounts the author's mother's unfulfilled dreams, dietary abuse, and restrictive family dynamics. Their tone was observational rather than endorsing, highlighting the memoir's controversial subject matter.

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Episode: Giggling about our high school experiences, Adam L...

The hosts noted that Jeanette McCurdy's memoir, titled I'm glad my mom died, had already been released and was receiving serious press; they described how the book recounts her mother's unfulfilled dreams, dietary abuse, and family struggles.

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She has a book come that came out already called I'm Glad My Mom Died and I know people write books but like this book is getting like serious Press yeah, and she basically talks about how her mom had a dream of her own that didn't work to become a movie star TV star got her kid in it but there was just like a lot of Abuse in terms of like food the mom would restrict her diet.

I'm Glad My Mom Died is a memoir where she basically talks about how her mom had a dream of her own that didn't work to become a movie star, the abuse in terms of food, and the restrictive diet her mother imposed.

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John O'Brien

Leaving Las Vegas

The hosts noted that CherylCrow's band had drawn inspiration from the book, and they remarked that the author tragically died by suicide a short time later. No further evaluation of the book's content was offered, making the reference a brief, factual mention.

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Episode: Giggling about bama rush, butthole bleaching, and...

The hosts said CherylCrow's band was inspired by a book titled "LeavingLasVegas," and noted that the author of that book later died by suicide.

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they got inspired by a book saying leave in Las Vegas. And two weeks later, the author of that book kills himself.

10 Secrets Of Awakening: The Secrets to Understanding Consciousness, Life Transformation, and Self Realization Cover

Nick Zei

10 Secrets Of Awakening

The Secrets to Understanding Consciousness, Life Transformation, and Self Realization

The hosts said they had begun reading the book and described it as life‑changing, noting that it shifted their view of reality and the range of choices available to them. They emphasized that it felt less like typical self‑help and more like a guide to seeing life as a game with infinite possibilities. Their enthusiastic tone suggested they strongly endorsed its impact.

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Episode: Giggling about Paige in Italy, polygamists, and ne...

They said they had started reading the selfhelp book, noting it was changing their perspective on life and how they view choices, and described it as lifechanging.

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This book and I was like fuck it I'm an iPad girl now like I'm downloading This book it's called the 10 Secrets Of Awakening The author's name is Nick I think it's pronounced Z Z E I or whatever I'm not kidding Not that it's like life changing

I was telling my mom about it And she was like so you're reading a selfhelp book And I was just like not the point It's not selfhelp but it's basically What you're just talking about You can actually have Any job you want

It's the way that you're looking at the world And like it teaches you That Your soul if you think of your life As a video game and that Society is actually what Tells you that you have like one or two Choices when in reality you have an infinite amount of choices

And it's just like really Has been changing my fucking life And it's not like a long book Whatsoever I'm like halfway through it And I like read it at night I like to read it on my iPad And I fall asleep like that

This book is the 10 steps to be awakened And I totally fucking believe in it

Harriet the Spy: 50th Anniversary Edition Cover

Louise Fitzhugh

Harriet the Spy

50th Anniversary Edition

The hosts brought up the title while chatting about celebrities, asking where the girl from the book was and noting that she had shown up on Gossip Girl. They treated the mention as a brief, casual reference rather than a recommendation.

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Episode: Giggling about Call Her Daddy, Chris Pratt, and Ke...

They asked where the girl from Harriet the Spy was and noted she had been on Gossip Girl.

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Never. Also, I love looking where random celebrities are. I'm like, where is the girl from Harriet the Spy? Where is she? Well, I will say that she used to be in Gossip Girl.

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