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Untraditionally Lala

You’ve seen LaLa Kent laugh, cry, and even scream for eight seasons as she broke ALL the Vanderpump Rules,  now she sets and sometimes bends her own rules on her new podcast “Untraditionally Lala.” She invites you to a whole new Lala land, where mistakes are met with maturity, and regrets are roads...

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Gone Before Goodbye

Harlan Coben

Mentioned 8 months ago

Don’t Listen To This Episode Without A Box of Tissues

The hosts mentioned the novel as a New York Times bestseller and highlighted it during the Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club segment.

This week, Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club goes live from Apple Soho in New York City. With Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben. The powerhouse team behind Gone Before Goodbye. Now a New York Times bestseller.

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Big Little Lies

Liane Moriarty

Mentioned 9 months ago

BONUS: Ask Ambyr

They mentioned the novel "Big Little Lies," noting that they would not discuss its third season during the podcast.

Now, don't think that you're going to come on Lost Culture Eastus, the podcast, and we're not going to at least bring up Big Little Lies season three.

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Hunger Games 4-Book Hardcover Box Set (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes)

Suzanne Collins

Mentioned 11 months ago

BONUS: Summer Flings & Fails and Love Island

The hosts compared the reality TV voting dynamic to a Hunger Games scenario, describing contestants being thrown on an island and forced to follow producers' whims.

It was Hunger Games for all of us to just like throw them on an island and just say we will have them do this now let's make the weather this way let's do this like it was Hunger Gameish of like how can we have more of a say and that's why these watch parties started going because all of you started voting.

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Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking

Allen Carr

Mentioned 1 year ago

The Super Funny One With Jim Jefferies

They said the book was quite famous and advised stopping looking at other people smoking or vaping with envy, noting it helped them quit.

and this is from the Alan Carr book how to stop smoking this is quite a famous book you have to stop looking at other people smoking and vaping with envy right because that's what I did every time I used to quit for three months and then see someone smoking and someone would go I'm going up a cigarette

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I'm Chevy Chase . . . and You're Not

Rena Fruchter

Mentioned 1 year ago

The Super Funny One With Jim Jefferies

They mentioned they had read the biography of Chevy Chase as one of the few books they had ever read.

I read the biography of Chevy Chase and that's it

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He's Just Not That Into You

Greg Behrendt

Mentioned 1 year ago

The One About Dating with Sabrina Zohar

The hosts referenced the book (and its movie adaptation) while discussing how people interpret texting behavior in dating.

But how do you feel about the whole, like, when I watched He's Just Not That Into You, I was very young when that came out. Not very young, but I wasn't, I certainly wasn't out here trying to find my life partner. No. We're the same age. So we're the same. And I loved it because all the conversations that you have with girlfriends, it just like, it was perfectly presented, right? Where it's like, we don't need to sit here for hours and figure out what this text means or the lack of text, what that means. He doesn't, he's not fucking into you.

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It Ends with Us

Colleen Hoover

Mentioned 1 year ago

Spill Sesh on Blake & Taylor, Timothée & Kylie, and the Mormon Wives with Kristi Cook

The hosts noted that the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novelIt Ends With Uswas about to be released and discussed the promotional tactics involving BlakeLively and JustinBaldoni, as well as the controversy surrounding the movie's marketing.

It Ends With Us, was about to come out and people noticed that at the beginning of the movie about to come out, Justin and Colleen Hoover, who wrote the book, they're like arm in arm.

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Give Them Lala

Lala Kent

Mentioned 1 year ago

BONUS: Ask Me About Travel, Tattoos, Tell-Alls & Très Bien Tresses

Lala discussed plans for a forthcoming memoir that would tell her whole story, noting it would be a hefty, educational volume continuing from her existing Give Them Lala book.

Will you write another book? That question comes up a lot. I think the other day you and I were talking about this and I was like, maybe I just write a book and I publish it on my own, but I still would have to go through the legal process.

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

Mentioned 1 year ago

BONUS: The “D” Housewives Take Round One - Dorinda Medley & Dolores Catania!

They mentioned the book as a guide to improving by about 1% each day, noting that small incremental changes add up over time.

I will say a book that I've read. Atomic Habits. It's that. And it kind of like getting better 1% every day and doing those things, that 1% will add up and add up. And that's the drive that you have to have. I always relate back to it. But yeah, doing something every day different to make you 1% better.

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Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set

J. K. Rowling

Mentioned 1 year ago

BONUS: Shamrocks, Shots & Shenanigans

They watched the film adaptation of the book before getting ready for the night.

We would get a little bit buzzed and lay in the bed and watch like Lord of the Rings or like Harry Potter before we got ready for the night.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1)

J.K. Rowling

Mentioned 1 year ago

BONUS: Shamrocks, Shots & Shenanigans

They recalled watchingHarry Potterwhile buzzed in a hotel bed before getting ready for the night.

And we always went in the morning to the hotel and we would get a little bit buzzed and lay in the bed and watch like Lord of the Rings or like Harry Potter before we got ready for the night.

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The Lord of the Rings Illustrated (Tolkien Illustrated Editions)

J. R. R. Tolkien

Mentioned 1 year ago

BONUS: Shamrocks, Shots & Shenanigans

They watched the film adaptation of the book before getting ready for the night.

We would get a little bit buzzed and lay in the bed and watch like Lord of the Rings or like Harry Potter before we got ready for the night.

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Lala Kent

Give Them Lala

The podcast frequently highlighted the title as a candid memoir about her sobriety and personal struggles, noting its quick, easy read and national bestseller status. Lala Kent herself promoted it across episodes, while co‑hosts praised its raw, moving stories and encouraged listeners to buy it. The book was presented as a significant, celebrated release for the audience.

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Episode: BONUS: First Time Sex Stories

The book is a relatively easy read that was enjoyed by the speaker who finished it in two days, despite not being a fan of in-depth material.

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It's a great read and I'm not just saying that. It was an easy read. I read it in two days. Shocker. It was an easy read that I wrote. But that's what I like. That's what I want.

Episode: The One About ALL The VPR Moments

It was mentioned that Lala had written a book in the past, and she expressed mixed feelings about it, particularly due to some inaccuracies in the content and its implications.

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I don't know that I would write a book again.

Just because so much had happened in my life and I felt like I had learned so much about just the system, about myself.

But my last book left kind of a bad taste in my mouth. Just reading who the book was dedicated to and just these sections of my life. Let's read between the lines where I'm like, this was a lie. And I didn't even realize. I was living in fiction.

I think it's going to be fascinating when you write another book.

And I was like, how is she doing this? I think it will be fascinating when you write another book.

Episode: The One About Jumping On The Sober Train

Lala's sobriety journey was discussed, and it was mentioned that she had written about it in her book, 'Give Them Lala'.

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you wrote about your sobriety like why you got sober in your book.

I do feel like you talk about it a lot and mention it a lot.

Episode: The One Where Lala Does NYC, Boob Tape & Veganism

The paperback version of Lala's book was released and promoted during her trip to New York City, and she shared that many people are enjoying it and sending photos of it while traveling or relaxing.

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The paperback came out people are really digging it

we're getting photos of it on planes feel free to dm the podcast if you got the paperback and you're like traveling with it or you're reading it by your pool it's cute we love seeing those photos

I do love seeing them yeah and I love people telling me like what they think but if you're if your feedback is not positive I don't need to see it it's not constructive

Episode: Girls Gotta Eat

It was mentioned that the paperback version of the book was released the day before April 12th and was a national bestseller, based strictly on copies sold. It was promoted primarily through Instagram and podcasts due to the pandemic's lockdown restrictions.

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So that's the drill for this podcast. I'm excited to have them on because it's all things sex.

And when this podcast airs my paperback of the book will be open for purchase will have been released the day before April 12th.

It's with a beautiful red mark that says National Best Seller and you know it's strictly based on copies sold.

National Best Seller is strictly copies sold. Motherfuckers.

I'm very very proud of the book. So it smells great you guys. It feels great. I'm feeling it right now.

Episode: Fitness Personality Katie Austin

The paperback version of Lala's book was mentioned as being released on April 12th and she was doing some book press for it on the day of the podcast recording.

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If I didn't have book press today for Give Them Lala, by the way, national bestseller paperback is out April 12.

Episode: Manny MUA, Mommy Makeovers, and Mayhem at the Osca...

The paperback version of Lala's book, a national bestseller, was released on April 12th and described as an easy and engaging read, with a pleasant smell.

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So I look at my schedule and we have, like by the way, the paperback of Give Them Lala, my book, a national bestseller is coming out on April 12th.

Paperbacks the best. I've said that I travel with paperback constantly because you can just like move it around. It's easier.

And this one I'm super excited about because it has the stamp on it of national bestseller, a gorgeous red stamp, national bestseller, and also paperback smells better.

When people say I loved it, I couldn't put it down. It was such an easy read.

No, but it's it's also I'm so sorry, you guys. I'm going to kiss Lala's ass again. It was also just a I read it. I got hired with Lala. And then that next weekend I was going to start. And so I bought the book, read it. And it was a very good read.

Episode: The One Where Lala Talks About The #PumpRules Reun...

Lala mentioned that she talks about her past drunken escapades in her book, including how she broke a hurricane-proof glass window while intoxicated.

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I actually talk about this in my book.

When I read it in your book, no lie, I pictured you. I pictured this window getting smashed out and then you just gracefully like stepping through the part that you smashed.

Episode: Telli Swift & Sliding Into DMs

Lala mentioned that she had already started writing a second book, which will be an expansion on her previous journey as a mother and the changes she has experienced since.

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I love even more that me being honest about my journey in life so far has been inspiring to people. That was the whole goal of the book.

I think becoming a national bestseller was just like the cherry on top.

I think it is very important that I write another book and spoiler alert, I've already started. So yes, there will be another book coming.

I feel like I've lived a hundred lifetimes since I wrote that book and I became a mother and anyone who is a mom knows the second you find out that you're pregnant and you feel that first kick and just all of those monumental moments during pregnancy to having them, you become a different human being and your goal in life and what you want to see in the world changes.

I just, there's something that's that's tugging on me to, to share a little bit deeper when something like what I've been through happens and your blinders are taken off and you're, you're open to this brand new world and you know, the independence and just being a woman, you know, I'm not, I'm not the 26 year old girl that I was or 20, 23, 24. When I was on Vanderbilt rules, like I'm a grown woman and you change.

Episode: Surviving The Holidays with Dr. Stacy Cohen

Lala mentioned writing about Dr. Stacy Cohen in her book, 'Give Them Lala', expressing gratitude for her role in her sobriety journey.

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I wrote about you in my book.

Oh, you did? I'm so sorry. You don't read it. Please don't read the book. Just know you're in there and I'm forever grateful.

Episode: The One Where Lala Gets Real About Childbirth and...

Lala reflected on her past life and experiences, comparing her current life to a new chapter, since the release of her book 'Give Them Lala'.

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You're like, I feel like I've lived a thousand lifetimes since that book came out.

And I'm like, this feels like I don't recognize the person that I'm writing about.

I was digging into stories from the time I was like a child to when my dad died through my drinking and what led me to get sober.

Episode: Jodie Sweetin

Lala Kent's book signing was mentioned as something she was excited to be doing, with a get-together afterwards to celebrate her sobriety and the book launch, particularly during the pandemic.

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Tonight I'm finally getting to do the signing of My book Give Them Lala which is huge

Episode: The Where Ocean Gets Her First Boo-boo

Lala mentioned writing a book about her life and struggles, particularly with alcohol, which was a sensitive topic she wanted to share honestly.

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The reason I chose to put things like that in the book are because, you know, I was really struggling with addiction.

it was important for me to show the behavior that I would display and things that I would do when I was drinking.

these are the things that I'm mortified about that I would do when I would drink.

it was a dark time, you know, it was a dark time and, you know, life's not always what it's supposed to be, you know, you know, I, I mean, people don't know all the details, but you, uh, you know, you struggle with addiction and then your father passed away and then, you know, dark.

This, this was a real life sickness that I'm still battling every day. It will never be cured. And it's important for me to be a sober human being because I pulled some stupid shit.

Episode: The One Where The Limo Breaks Down

Lala mentioned her book several times in the podcast, including that her mother has never read it.

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My mom has not read my book, doesn't listen to my podcast and has never seen an episode of Vanderpump Rules still to this day.

Episode: and Quavo

Lala Kent's book, "Give Them Lala," was discussed as a national bestseller, though not yet a New York Times bestseller during the initial week of release. She promoted her book several times throughout the podcast, encouraging listeners to purchase a copy.

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If you have not ordered your copy or gone out to purchase your copy of my book, Give Them Lala. Make sure you fucking do that.

And I think that in itself is a win just writing the book on top of making even that accolade.

So I do hope going forward, you're kinder to yourself because I think it's a huge accolade to have a book.

There's many people, including myself and who I consider I've done some pretty cool things in life that doesn't have a book.

Episode: The One Where They Talk About PumpRules Returning

Lala's book, "Give Them Lala," was released and was potentially headed to the New York Times Best Seller list. It was described as moving, real, raw, and beautiful, and a book of funny, life-defining and life-changing stories.

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Lala's book, "Give Them Lala," is finally out, and headed for the New York Times Best Seller's list!

It is very moving. Very real very raw and beautiful

So your new book Give Them Lala is out now Everybody go out and get a copy.

It's more of a book of stories that are either funny life-defining life-changing

I'm not Shakespeare. So it's definitely an easy read.

Episode: Ocean Kent Emmett

Lala mentioned that she has a book coming out titled "Give Them Lala" on May 4th, which she will be promoting on a press tour.

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I have a book coming out called Give Them Lala obviously on May 4th, you can pre-order now.

Episode: BONUS: Ask Me About Travel, Tattoos, Tell-Alls & T...

Lala discussed plans for a forthcoming memoir that would tell her whole story, noting it would be a hefty, educational volume continuing from her existing Give Them Lala book.

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Will you write another book? That question comes up a lot. I think the other day you and I were talking about this and I was like, maybe I just write a book and I publish it on my own, but I still would have to go through the legal process.

No, but you've already got like a book out. So it would be easy. You kind of already have a pathway laid.

I don't want to write a book until I can tell the whole story. And there's so many screenshots that I want to post that you can't yet.

Of where I left off from the Give Them Lala book.

To where you are now.

Episode: BONUS: Ask Me About Travel, Tattoos, Tell-Alls & T...

The hosts noted that Lala already has a published book that tells her whole story and discussed the possibility of expanding it into a larger, more comprehensive volume.

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Will you write another book? That question comes up a lot. And I think the other day you and I were talking about this and I was like, maybe I just write a book and I publish it on my own, but I still would have to go through the legal process. No, but you've already got like a book out. So it would be easier. You kind of already have a pathway laid.

Of where I left off from the Give Them Lala book.

Episode: The One Where Lala Does NYC, Boob Tape & Veganism

Lala promoted the new paperback edition of her book during the New York trip, noting its release and that listeners were sharing photos and enjoying it.

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We did the New York trip. We were there most importantly for the Give Them Lala book. The paperback came out. Yes. People are really digging it.

Remember to purchase the paperback copy of my book, Give Them Lala.

Episode: Girls Gotta Eat

She announced she was traveling to New York for press on the paperback of her book, Give Them Lala, and later noted its upcoming release date and national bestseller label.

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I'm headed off to New York to do some press for the paperback of my book, Give Them Lala.

My paperback of the book will be open for purchase. Will have been released the day before April 12th. Yes. Yes. With the beautiful red mark that says national best seller.

Episode: Fitness Personality Katie Austin

The host noted that a nationalbestseller paperback titled "Give Them Lala" was slated for release on April12th.

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If I didn't have book press today for Give Them Lala, by the way, national bestseller paperback is out April 12th.

Episode: Manny MUA, Mommy Makeovers, and Mayhem at the Osca...

Lala announced that her book 'Give Them Lala' had been released in paperback as a national bestseller, praising its portability, smell, and easy, addictive reading experience.

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by the way, the paperback of Give Them Lala, my book, a national bestseller is coming out on April 12th.

It is the Give Them Lala brand new tour and reminder that my book Give Them Lala is now available in paperback, which is the best day ever for me because I don't really enjoy hard covers.

Paperbacks the best. I've said that I travel with paperback constantly because you can just move it around. It's easier.

There's nothing better than flipping the page to a paperback book... it has a gorgeous red stamp, national bestseller.

I'm super proud of the book. It was a good read, easy to put down, I loved it.

Episode: Telli Swift & Sliding Into DMs

Lala said listeners loved her first book, noting it was an easy, quick read that inspired many and became a national bestseller, and she announced she was already working on a second installment.

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I love when people say that they read my book fast because I'm like, I want to be like, because it's that good. But obviously you're not reading Shakespeare. Pretty easy read, you know, but I love that people are enjoying it.

I think becoming a national bestseller was just like the cherry on top. And I think it is very important that I write another book. Spoiler alert, I've already started.

There are certain chapters in that book that I want to expand deeper on them. It wasn't a book where I said, yeah, let's give the people a thousand pages to read. It was about defining moments, and now I want to speak more about those moments.

The first book, Give Them Lala, had so many moments inside of moments that I think need to be spoken about. I'm tugged on sharing a deeper look at what I've been through.

I read your first one. I write it in two days. I keep it next to my nightstand. Just in case I ever need any wisdom, I can go back to certain pages I have marked down.

Episode: and Quavo

Lala promoted her new book, urging listeners to purchase their copy and mentioning she was still promoting it.

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I'm still promoting the book. If you have not gone out to purchase your copy or order online.

If you have not ordered your copy or gone out to purchase your copy of my book, Give Them Lala, make sure you fucking do that.

Episode: The One Where They Talk About PumpRules Returning

The hosts announced that Lala Kent's new book "Give Them Lala" was released, praised its raw and moving tone, and hoped it would become a New York Times bestseller.

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So your new book, Give Them Lala is out now. Everybody go out and get a copy.

It is very moving, very real, very raw and beautiful.

Can I tell you something crazy? Today is the day that I'll find out if it's a New York Times bestseller.

The book is a book of stories. So originally when I wrote it, I sent it in to Simon & Schuster. They wanted to put on the book a memoir. Or not they wanted to. They originally put that on the cover. And I was like, I feel like you can't be 30 years old and write a memoir. There are people that have. I just didn't feel comfortable with it. It's more of a book of stories that are either funny, life-defining, life-changing.

The book is called Give Them Lala and you can get it anywhere that you get books, Amazon target Barnes and Noble.

Episode: Ocean Kent Emmett

The hosts mentioned that a book titled Give Them Lala was forthcoming and available for preorder, indicating it would be released in paperback or hardcover form.

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I have a book for it anyway.

I have a book coming out called Give Them Lala. Obviously on May 4th, you can pre-order now.

I thought you changed the title. Give Them Lala with Randall.

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Alcoholics Anonymous

The Big Book

Lala Kent referenced the book in several episodes, noting that it discusses limiting drinking, stopping all addictive behaviors, and serves as a guide for personal growth. She repeatedly recommended it as a practical tool, encouraging listeners to highlight passages and reread it whenever they felt the need to improve. The overall tone was strongly positive, presenting the title as a valuable resource for anyone seeking self‑betterment.

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Episode: BONUS: Sobriety

It was highly recommended as a way to better oneself, regardless of sobriety status. It was said to be beneficial for constantly revisiting and reworking through the steps.

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I think anyone could benefit from reading the big book or the 12 Steps because it's just about kind of becoming a better person.

But you know, you're constantly redoing steps. I was on step four for years on end and I thought I was finally going to be over it.

That's why I highly recommend when someone comes to me in my DMs or, you know, on the streets and they're just like, I think I have a drinking problem. What do you recommend? I do. I'm like first and foremost, get the book and start reading and anything that resonates with you.

Highlight, fold the page, because you will feel like that book was written for you specifically.

It's just teaching you how to be a kind person.

Episode: The One About Jumping On The Sober Train

It was mentioned in passing that the Big Book talks about trying to limit oneself, like only drinking beer and wine, and then having a cocktail, but only two.

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in the big book they talk about this. It's like literally what I experienced. You try to limit yourself right.

Episode: The One About Poop Etiquette and Last Meals

It was mentioned that Lala Kent sometimes rereads 'The Big Book' when she feels like she needs to do better, likely a reference to Alcoholics Anonymous's foundational text.

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you know what it's time to pick up the fucking big book and do better

Episode: Golnesa GG Gharachedaghi from Shahs Of Sunset

It was mentioned as a book that suggests stopping all addictive substances, not just the primary one.

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the book, the big book definitely says that to stop everything, you know, because you don't want to pick up on other tendencies

Episode: The One About Jumping On The Sober Train

The host referenced the "big book" of Alcoholics Anonymous, noting that its content mirrored the host's own experiences with limiting drinking.

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keep in mind in the big book, they talk about this. It's like literally what I experienced.

Episode: BONUS: Non-negotiables & Deal Breakers

The host mentioned that for a partner struggling with addiction they would hand them "the big book" as a resource, emphasizing setting boundaries while still offering help.

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I would absolutely sit there and say, here is the big book.

When I say I don't wanna help someone get sober, what I mean is, let's say that I was with someone who was struggling with addiction and we shared a child together. I would absolutely sit there and say, here is the big book.

Episode: Golnesa GG Gharachedaghi from Shahs Of Sunset

The host referenced the book's advice to stop all substance use to avoid picking up new habits, citing it as a guideline for recovery.

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The big book definitely says that to stop everything, you know, because you don't want to pick up on other tendencies.

I think it's important to talk about. And you know, there's some things that I wrote in my book where people like it made a very interesting and funny headline.

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J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set

Books 1-7 (Slipcase)

The title was referenced when the hosts mentioned watching its film adaptation before winding down for the night. Later, Lala used it as a benchmark to describe the length and detail of her upcoming manuscript, noting it would be "Harry Potter sized." Both mentions were casual references rather than formal recommendations.

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Episode: The One About Don’t Be Creepin’ Around & Gettin’ M...

Lala compared her upcoming book to being Harry Potter sized, suggesting it will be very long and detailed.

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Maybe like a Harry Potter sized book. There's a lot. There's a lot.

Episode: BONUS: Shamrocks, Shots & Shenanigans

They watched the film adaptation of the book before getting ready for the night.

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We would get a little bit buzzed and lay in the bed and watch like Lord of the Rings or like Harry Potter before we got ready for the night.

Episode: The One Where They’re Live From The Improv with St...

They decided to start reading Harry Potter and played a game guessing which Hogwarts house Lala belonged to.

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Time to start Harry Potter, Lala. I know, Harry's next.

Let's all guess what house Lala's in from Harry Potter, you guys.

The thing I know from Harry Potter is when, like, the little redheaded kid is like, Not me.

Episode: The One About Don’t Be Creepin’ Around & Gettin’ M...

They compared their upcoming book to the size of a Harry Potter novel, suggesting it would be hefty like the famous series.

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Like a Harry Potter? Maybe like a Harry Potter size book.

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J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1)

The hosts recalled watching the film adaptation of the book while slightly intoxicated in a hotel bed, using it as a nostalgic backdrop. Later, they referenced the iconic hat from the story to describe quirky headwear in a commercial. Both mentions were light‑hearted and not presented as a recommendation.

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Episode: BONUS: Shamrocks, Shots & Shenanigans

They recalled watchingHarry Potterwhile buzzed in a hotel bed before getting ready for the night.

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And we always went in the morning to the hotel and we would get a little bit buzzed and lay in the bed and watch like Lord of the Rings or like Harry Potter before we got ready for the night.

Episode: The One About You’re A Hot Mess! Get It Together!

In a discussion about a Tubi commercial, the hosts referenced the iconic Harry Potter hat, using it as a visual cue for the quirky headwear in the ad.

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They all had on, like, some that looked like the hat on Harry Potter where it's like, oh, Gryffindor! ... the guy's, like, kind of sulking and he makes his way into, like, country land and everyone's got an actual cowboy hat on.

Episode: BONUS: All The Scary (and Slutty) Halloween Costum...

Jessica said she had dressed as a slutty Harry Potter for a Monster Mash party one year and described it as her most favorite costume.

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I was a slutty Harry Potter for Monster Mash one year and I was really freaking cute. I think that was my most favorite.

Episode: BONUS: All The Scary (and Slutty) Halloween Costum...

The hosts mentioned dressing up as a "slutty Harry Potter" for a past Halloween and considered doing the same again this year.

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I was a slutty Harry Potter for Monster Mash one year and I was really freaking cute.

Maybe I'll be a slutty Harry Potter this year.

I'm going to be a slutty Harry Potter again this year.

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Noom

The Noom Kitchen

100 Healthy, Delicious, Flexible Recipes for Every Day

The title was highlighted in three episodes as Noom's first cookbook, offering 100 healthy and delicious recipes aimed at better living. It was presented in brief promotional spots rather than detailed discussion, and the hosts simply noted its availability wherever books are sold. The overall tone was a casual mention rather than a strong endorsement.

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Noom released their first cookbook titled The Noom Kitchen, with 100 healthy and delicious recipes to promote better living.

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And check out Noom's first ever cookbook, The Noom Kitchen, for 100 healthy and delicious recipes to promote better living. Available to buy now wherever books are sold.

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It was mentioned as the first-ever cookbook released by Noom, providing 100 healthy and delicious recipes to promote better living.

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And check out Noom's first-ever cookbook, The Noom Kitchen, for 100 healthy and delicious recipes to promote better living. Available to buy now wherever books are sold.

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It was briefly mentioned at the end of an ad read for Noom, a weight loss program, that their first cookbook, 'The Noom Kitchen,' was available to purchase wherever books were sold.

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and check out noom's first ever cookbook The Noom Kitchen for 100 healthy and delicious recipes to promote better living available to buy now wherever books are sold

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Amor Towles

A Gentleman in Moscow

A Novel

The hosts noted that the best‑selling novel served as the source material for the new limited series starring McGregor as Count Alexander Rostov. They referenced the book in three episodes, highlighting its popularity and adaptation but did not elaborate further. The overall tone was a brief, neutral mention.

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The new limited series *A Gentleman in Moscow* is based on the best selling novel of the same name.

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You and McGregor stars as Count Alexander Rustoff, in A Gentleman in Moscow, the new limited series based on the best selling novel.

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The new limited series was based on the best selling novel.

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You and McGregor stars as Count Alexander Rustoff in A Gentleman in Moscow, the new limited series based on the best selling novel.

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It was mentioned as a best selling novel that was the basis for a new limited series.

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You and McGregor stars as Count Alexander Rustoff in A Gentleman in Moscow, the new limited series based on the best selling novel.

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Jun Joseph Smith

The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ (An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon)

The book was brought up when a guest noted how odd it was that a Mormon missionary had never read it, emphasizing its typical role in mission preparation, and later it was referenced as the basis for a hilariously entertaining play about Joseph Smith. The hosts treated the mentions as anecdotal observations rather than endorsements.

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It was mentioned that a young man going on a Mormon mission hadn't even read the Book of Mormon, which was unusual as many people read it multiple times before their missions. It's also mentioned that the Book of Mormon plays a role in Mormon missionary work and the idea of doing God's work.

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He was saying he hasn't even read the Book of Mormon.

And to hear him talk about it, he was saying he hasn't even read the Book of Mormon.

It is very strange that he hasn't read the Book of Mormon.

All my homies had read it multiple times before going on their mission. And they read it like right before their mission to just like script up on it. Like learn.

And for him, it's almost like, are you going to like make your parents proud for whatever reason? Or are you going? That's it.

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It was described as the funniest thing ever seen and mentioned in relation to Joseph Smith and his claims, and how he may have been under the influence of mushrooms.

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Have you guys ever seen the book of Mormon play?

No, but we need to because I've heard it's the funniest shit I've ever seen in my life.

But like when they talk about Joseph Smith and they're like, he did this, that and the other.

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James Clear

Atomic Habits

An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

Lala Kent highlighted the book as a practical guide for achieving 1% daily improvement, emphasizing that small incremental changes compound over time. She noted that the core idea of making tiny daily gains can lead to significant long‑term growth, and she personally related to this approach. The discussion framed the title as a valuable strategy for continuous self‑development.

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They mentioned the book as a guide to improving by about 1% each day, noting that small incremental changes add up over time.

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I will say a book that I've read. Atomic Habits. It's that. And it kind of like getting better 1% every day and doing those things, that 1% will add up and add up. And that's the drive that you have to have. I always relate back to it. But yeah, doing something every day different to make you 1% better.

Episode: BONUS: The “D” Housewives Take Round One - Dorinda...

The host mentioned reading the book and highlighted its core idea of improving by 1% each day, noting that small daily gains compound over time.

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I will say a book that I've read. Atomic Habits.

It's that. And it kind of like getting better 1% every day and doing those things that 1% will add up and add up. And that's the drive that you have to have.

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J. R. R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings Illustrated (Tolkien Illustrated Editions)

The hosts casually referenced the title while talking about watching the film adaptation before bedtime and noting that one of them had only seen the first movie, linking it to their upcoming Harry Potter reading.

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They watched the film adaptation of the book before getting ready for the night.

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We would get a little bit buzzed and lay in the bed and watch like Lord of the Rings or like Harry Potter before we got ready for the night.

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They mentioned having only seen the first film of The Lord of the Rings and linked it to their upcoming Harry Potter reading.

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I had only seen the first Lord of the Rings.

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Anne Korin

Turning Oil Into Salt

Energy Independence Through Fuel Choice

Michael mentioned reading a book about the history of salt, specifically its use as currency and its value compared to gold, which Lauryn found intriguing.

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He's a huge reader, which is a huge turn on for me. They like that and he said I'm reading a book on salt and I was like what and he's like salt I'm reading about the history of salt and he starts tel...

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Michael mentioned reading a book about the history of salt, specifically its use as currency and its value compared to gold, which Lauryn found intriguing.

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He's a huge reader, which is a huge turn on for me. They like that and he said I'm reading a book on salt and I was like what and he's like salt I'm reading about the history of salt and he starts telling me all the history of salt how salt used to be used as a currency and like it used to be his money and I was like salt was worth more than gold

You ever heard the term like worth his weight in salt, yeah, so it comes from because it was a currency

Episode: The Skinny Confidential's Lauryn & Michael Bosstic...

They talked about a book on the history of salt that explained how salt was once used as currency, even worth more than gold.

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He said, "I'm reading a book on salt." I asked what it was called and he replied, "Salt." He then told me how salt was used as a currency and at one point was worth more than gold.

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Lauren Weisberger

The Devil Wears Prada

A Novel

The hosts referenced the book as a metaphor for the fashion industry's demanding nature, likening the world to its high‑pressure environment and noting how characters like Miranda Priestly examine everything with a fine‑tooth comb. They used the title while discussing shoes and internal processes, illustrating how the story captures the scrutiny faced by professionals. The discussion was light‑hearted and not a formal endorsement.

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They likened the world to the novel "The Devil Wears Prada" during their discussion about fashion and shoes.

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the world is The Devil Wears Prada. That's what it seems like to me.

Episode: The One Where Everyone Confesses... To Something

The hosts referenced the novel while discussing fashion industry processes, noting they had seen the internal books and comparing the situation to the scrutiny faced by Miranda Priestly in the story.

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I've seen the books that had to go from so-and-so to so-and-so that they plan. Then Miranda Priestly gets it. She goes through it with a fine-tooth comb.

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Colleen Hoover

It Ends with Us

Special Collector's Edition

The hosts mentioned the title because its film adaptation was about to be released, highlighting the joint promotional appearances of the author with the lead actor and discussing the surrounding marketing controversies. They noted the buzz around the upcoming movie without offering a direct recommendation of the book itself.

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The hosts noted that the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novelIt Ends With Uswas about to be released and discussed the promotional tactics involving BlakeLively and JustinBaldoni, as well as the controversy surrounding the movie's marketing.

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It Ends with Us, was about to come out and people noticed that at the beginning of the movie about to come out, Justin and Colleen Hoover, who wrote the book, they're like arm in arm.

It comes out that he was like weird on set. But then there are stories that are coming out that like Blake was kind of controlling the movie.

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The hosts noted that the movieIt Ends With Uswas about to be released and that Justin was doing joint E! interviews with author Colleen Hoover, who wrote the novel.

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the movie, It Ends with Us, was about to come out. And people noticed that at the beginning of the movie, about to come out, Justin and Colleen Hoover, who wrote the book, they're like arm in arm. They're doing like E! interviews together.

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Tony Robbins

MONEY Master the Game

7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom (Tony Robbins Financial Freedom Series)

The book was highlighted by Brynn Whitfield, who listed the author among other manifestation writers, and by Maria Menounos, who shared how a featured figure from the book helped improve her financial situation. Both hosts presented it as a valuable resource for personal and financial growth, noting its impact on their lives. The discussion conveyed a positive endorsement of the title.

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Brynn mentioned reading books about manifestation and she listed "Tony Robbins" as one of the authors.

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I've done everyone from like Abraham Hicks to Eckhart Tolle to whatever that, uh, that Tony Robbins guy. I've done all that stuff.

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Greg Behrendt

He's Just Not That Into You

The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys (The Newly Expanded Edition)

The hosts brought up the book while talking about how people read into texting and relationship cues, noting that it perfectly illustrated the idea of not over‑analyzing a lack of response. Both Lala and Kristen recalled that the title and its movie resonated with them and helped clarify why some partners simply weren’t interested. Their comments highlighted the book’s relevance as a cultural reference for dating misunderstandings.

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Episode: The One About Dating with Sabrina Zohar

The hosts referenced the book (and its movie adaptation) while discussing how people interpret texting behavior in dating.

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But how do you feel about the whole, like, when I watched He's Just Not That Into You, I was very young when that came out. Not very young, but I wasn't, I certainly wasn't out here trying to find my life partner. No. We're the same age. So we're the same. And I loved it because all the conversations that you have with girlfriends, it just like, it was perfectly presented, right? Where it's like, we don't need to sit here for hours and figure out what this text means or the lack of text, what that means. He doesn't, he's not fucking into you.

Episode: Kristen Doute

The host recalled that the book (and movie) 'He's Just Not That Into You' resonated with her while discussing past relationship confusion.

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back in the day, my friends would come to me or I would, not so much because that movie, He's Just Not That Into You really resonated with me. Oh, love it.

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Frank B. Gilbreth

Cheaper by the Dozen

In two episodes the hosts referenced the title while joking about families with many children, likening it to having a built-in playmate. Jessica noted that having many kids meant they could entertain each other, using the book as a comparison. The overall tone was light‑hearted and the book was mentioned only as a cultural reference, not as a recommendation.

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Episode: The One Where You Shouldn’t Go Toes If You’re Not...

The Cheaper by the Dozen book was mentioned as a comparison to having a lot of children, relating it to the family always having a built-in playmate.

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Cheaper by the Dozen, yeah and your free time it does become like the money shot right yeah it's like I we're all good I'm just gonna stand here like if you need to be fed whatever but they can play together Cheaper by the Dozen well they just have a they have a built-in playmate is what it boils down to as long as they get along.

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The hosts mentioned the title while joking about having many children, using it as a playful reference to the classic family book.

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Cheaper by the Dozen.

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Teresa Giudice

Skinny Italian

Eat It and Enjoy It -- Live La Bella Vita and Look Great, Too!

Teresa Giudice highlighted the title as her first cookbook, describing it as fabulous and noting it as part of her collection of bestselling works. She mentioned it during her Q&A segments on two episodes, emphasizing its role in launching her cooking series.

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Teresa mentioned that "Skinny Italian" was her first cookbook and part of the four books she has authored, noting her status as a multiple NewYorkTimes bestselling author.

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Skinny Italian is the first one.

Skinny Italian and fabulous. Skinny Italian. That's the, is fabulous.

Episode: GTL BONUS: Teresa Giudice Q&A

Teresa Giudice mentioned that "Skinny Italian" was her first cookbook and described it as fabulous, noting it as part of her collection of three cookbooks.

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And Skinny Italian ordering your cookbook, Skinny Italian and fabulous, Skinny Italian. That's the, it's fabulous. The first one.

Skinny Italian is the first one.

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Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl

The hosts mentioned the book while discussing the Sherry Papini case, noting that the novel had been published before the incident and might have provided ideas for a disappearance scheme that framed the husband. They suggested the perpetrator could have been trying to emulate the story’s plot, but no endorsement of the title was given.

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It was mentioned that the Sherry Papini case was reminiscent of the book Gone Girl, as she may have been trying to 'Gone Girl' her husband, implying she was trying to disappear and make it seem like her husband was responsible.

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I mean I know Gone Girl I read it came out before she did this but she could have gotten the ideas like was she like I want out of this life I'm gonna set it up and look like maybe he killed me or whatever and then she realized oh crap they're gonna find me now I've got to switch tactics was she doing it knowing she was coming back the ex-boyfriend basically said she was talking about how she just needed a break and wanted to get away from her husband and all of the sudden one day she was just like I want to go home like then literally go to Mexico like take a month and say hey hey husband I'm depressed I want to I'm going on a month vacation and you can leave me like what

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They noted having read the novel and observed that it was released before the Sherry Papini case, suggesting it might have influenced the perpetrator.

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I read it came out before she did this. I read it came out before she did this, but she could have gotten the ideas. Like was she like, I want out of this life.

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E. B White

Charlotte's Web

A Newbery Honor Award Winner

The book was mentioned when the hosts discussed a pig that could spell, prompting a brief conversation about pig intelligence. Later, a guest recounted how watching the movie adaptation as a child made her connect the story’s pig to a ham dinner and inspired her to become vegetarian, highlighting the emotional impact of the story rather than a formal recommendation.

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It was mentioned briefly as a book featuring a pig named Wilbur, who could spell, which sparked a conversation about the intelligence of pigs.

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We all know Wilbur. We all know Wilbur! He could spell!

Hello, Charlotte's Web!

Episode: True Blue Vegan Jamie Lynne

Jamie Lynne recounted how, as a child, watching this book's movie adaptation inspired her to become a vegetarian, after connecting the dots between the story's pig and a ham dinner.

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I had just finished watching Charlotte's Web and I fell in love with Wilbur the pig.

And it just so happened that that night my dad was making ham. And I connected the dots at that age.

I was like, wait a minute, that pig that is being cooked for my dinner was Wilbur and I just loved Wilbur.

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Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Penguin Classics S.)

The title was highlighted as a classic and a great read, with one host noting it as her favorite book. Another speaker mentioned it as a well‑known Oscar Wilde work they had not yet read. Both episodes treated the book as noteworthy literature without a deep recommendation.

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Episode: Sistine and Sophia Stallone

Sophia's favorite book, it was mentioned as a classic and a great read.

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Oh, it's the picture of Dorian Gray.

Episode: Sistine and Sophia Stallone

It was called a classic that one speaker had never read.

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I have to text that to me because I never read that. Oh, it's a classic. But it's by Oscar Wilde.

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Mike Johnson

Making The Love You Want

In the episode, Lala highlighted the book's focus on love and self‑love, noting that it would be amazing to read. She expressed excitement about the ideas presented and said she would read it soon. The hosts presented it positively, essentially recommending it to listeners.

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Episode: The Bachelorette's Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson's book, which focuses on love and self-love, was mentioned towards the end of the podcast, with Lala expressing excitement to read it.

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yes bringing it all back is this about sex no no okay it's all about love it's all about self-love self oh this is gonna be amazing to read

Episode: The Bachelorette's Mike Johnson

The hosts expressed excitement about the upcoming release and said they couldn't wait to read it.

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Making The Love You Want. Yes. I can't wait to read this.

What's the title of my book? Making The Love You Want. Yes. Bringing it all back. Is this about sex? No, not at all. It's all about love. It's all about self-love. Self-love.

I can't wait to read your book, Making The Love You Want.

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