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Lovett or Leave It

Former Obama speechwriter, self-described comedian and Pod Save America co-host Jon Lovett takes the stage for a new season of the hit show that dared guests from Danny DeVito to Amy Klobuchar to ask “What is this?” and “Where am I?” Each week, Jon breaks down the biggest and dumbest stories in po...

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I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame cover

I Exaggerate

Kevin Nealon

Mentioned 5 months ago

Greenland New Deal

Kevin Nealon said he had released a paperback titled I Exaggerate, a collection of his caricature drawings, and recounted how an agent blocked the use of a celebrity's image to promote it.

I have a book out. It's called I Exaggerate and it's a book of all my caricature drawings.

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Red, White & Royal Blue

Casey McQuiston

Mentioned 6 months ago

Don't Believe Your Lying Eyes

The hosts described the novel as a fantasy about a gay prince and an American politician's son, noting it was written by a woman. They mentioned it while comparing it to other media they discussed.

Red, White, and Royal Blue, which is about- It's a fantasy about like if the prince were gay and fucking an American politician's son. And that was also written by a woman.

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Shitlist notebook: convenient |6x9| Notebook with College Ruled Lines. 100 Pages cover

Shitlist notebook

ADZ Books

Mentioned 7 months ago

What a Year

The host listed Shitlist as another product from Cards Against Humanity, implying it is a book.

Cards Against Humanity ... consider buying one of their new games like Cards Against Humanity Tales, a book of fillintheblank stories for horrible people, or Shitlist.

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The Girls Next Door

Paul Ruditis

Mentioned 7 months ago

Lovett or Leave It Presents: Bravo, America! (with Holly Madison)

She flipped through the coffeetable book produced from the series, saw herself posing with a fake smile, and realized how miserable she had been during those years.

And I don't think anybody else would be able to tell by looking at the photos, but I can tell because it's me. I was like, holy shit, I'm like fake smiling in all of these. And I'm so miserable.

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The Uncool

Cameron Crowe

Mentioned 7 months ago

Nothin' But Netflix

The hosts discussed Crowe's memoir, noting how reading it reminded them of the warmth and backstage moments they experienced while watching Almost Famous.

So are you the uncool? Yes, of course. That comes across in the text. So there's such a warmth rating off of you. I felt it the second I was backstage, because I'll tell you something when I was reading the book and I felt the same way when I watched Almost Famous.

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The Last Picture Show

Larry McMurtry

Mentioned 7 months ago

Nothin' But Netflix

During the conversation, a guest mentioned that the musician referenced "The Last Picture Show" among other books while recalling his youth.

He started referencing books and Kurt Vonnegut and The Last Picture Show, film that was, you know, in great regard then.

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U.S. Citizenship For Dummies

Jennifer Gagliardi

Mentioned 7 months ago

Lovett or Leave It Presents: Bravo, America! (with Bronwyn Newport)

Bronwyn said she studied 45 minutes a day for a few weeks, used flashcards and a copy of the book from Amazon to prepare for the citizenship test and felt the questions were ones she already knew.

I studied 45 minutes a day for like three or four weeks. I made flashcards. I got the U.S. citizenship for dummies from Amazon. The questions were ones that I already knew.

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Benjamin Franklin

Walter Isaacson

Mentioned 7 months ago

More Like Pete Hague-seth

The hosts referenced a new series of children's books about the turtle Franklin, describing storylines where he receives a presidential pardon, goes out for drinks, and wrestles with doubts, and they also noted an AIgenerated cover that billed Franklin as targeting narcoterrorists.

He posted this sweet turtle, Franklin, in an AI cover that said, Franklin targets narco terrorists.

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The Snowman: A Classic Children's Book cover

The Snowman

Raymond Briggs

Mentioned 7 months ago

More Like Pete Hague-seth

The panel mentioned the classic picture book The Snowman by Raymond Briggs while discussing holiday characters, noting it as a wellknown children's story.

the snowman from the classic Raymond Briggs children's book, The Snowman.

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Niagara Falls, or Does It? (Hank Zipzer, the World's Greatest Underachiever, 1) cover

Niagara Falls, or Does It? (Hank Zipzer, the World's Greatest Underachiever, 1)

Henry Winkler

Mentioned 8 months ago

But Epstein's Emails

Winkler referenced his longrunning Hank Zipzer series of children's novels about a dyslexic boy.

But didn't you write, Hank Zipzer. Hank Zipzer, 28 novels about a little boy, uh, me.

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Detective Duck: The Mystery at Emerald Pond (Detective Duck #3) cover

Detective Duck

Henry Winkler

Mentioned 8 months ago

But Epstein's Emails

The hosts highlighted Henry Winkler's children's book, noting its quirky premise about solving Epstein's death mystery.

you can watch Henry's show Hazardous History on the History Channel and pick up Henry's book Detective Duck The Mystery at Emerald Pond it turns out that the mystery is how did Epstein kill himself it's a children's book for God's sakes

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A Tale of Two Cities

Charles Dickens

Mentioned 8 months ago

But Epstein's Emails

A host mentioned briefly reading Charles Dickens's classic, noting they only got as far as the cover.

I read The Tale of Two Cities. Well, I didn't. I read the cover.

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The Yards Between Us: A Memoir of Life, Love, and Football Cover

R.K. Russell

The Yards Between Us

A Memoir of Life, Love, and Football

The speaker mentioned "The Yards Between Us" as the name of the book written by the guest, RK Russell. It's about coming out to a friend and the author's experience in professional football.

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You have a new memorial called The Yards Between Us and in it you talk about coming out to a friend in college.

— Episode: Pence's Christmas Miracle

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Episode: Pence's Christmas Miracle

The speaker mentioned "The Yards Between Us" as the name of the book written by the guest, RK Russell. It's about coming out to a friend and the author's experience in professional football.

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You have a new memorial called The Yards Between Us and in it you talk about coming out to a friend in college.

The book is The Yards Between Us by R.K. Russell this is so great everybody check it out.

The BIG Entrepreneurial Secret - Why No Guru Wants To Tell You The Truth About Business Failure, and Discover How To Become A Successful Business Owner (Double Your Income By Working Less Book 1) Cover

Hannes Dreyer

The BIG Entrepreneurial Secret - Why No Guru Wants To Tell You The Truth About Business Failure, and Discover How To Become A Successful Business Owner (Double Your Income By Working Less Book 1)

The speaker was discussing their love of video games and lamented that they hadn't finished the book "Issue Gurus: Lesser Work."

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I have five pages left of issue gurus, lesser work. And it's just sitting next to my bed. Those five pages, those are the heaviest fucking pages in the goddamn I can't turn them. I can't turn them. No...

— Episode: Pence's Christmas Miracle

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Episode: Pence's Christmas Miracle

The speaker was discussing their love of video games and lamented that they hadn't finished the book "Issue Gurus: Lesser Work."

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I have five pages left of issue gurus, lesser work. And it's just sitting next to my bed. Those five pages, those are the heaviest fucking pages in the goddamn I can't turn them. I can't turn them. Not when there's not when there's, um, uh, a demon spawn to shoot at and earn even better Helms.

Undercooked: How I Let Food Become My Life Navigator and How Maybe That's a Dumb Way to Live Cover

Dan Ahdoot

Undercooked

How I Let Food Become My Life Navigator and How Maybe That's a Dumb Way to Live

This book was mentioned in the context of a segment about Dan Adu, and his opinion of the book. The book is about Dan's experiences with food and how it took over his life. Dan said the book was a collection of essays about food, and was a bestseller on Amazon.

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You have a book called, Undercooked, subtitled How I Let Food Become My Life Navigator, and how maybe that's a dumb way to live.

— Episode: Doctors Hate This One Weird Kennedy

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Episode: Doctors Hate This One Weird Kennedy

This book was mentioned in the context of a segment about Dan Adu, and his opinion of the book. The book is about Dan's experiences with food and how it took over his life. Dan said the book was a collection of essays about food, and was a bestseller on Amazon.

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You have a book called, Undercooked, subtitled How I Let Food Become My Life Navigator, and how maybe that's a dumb way to live.

What's it about?

It's about food.

Yeah. Did it take over?

Yeah, I'm a big restaurant whore.

I'm a big foodie.

I'm all about that game.

And I played that game to its fullest.

And it left me unsatisfied, but I wrote a book about it.

And it's fun, like standalone essays about food.

I mean, I've been called the David Sedaris of food by my mother.

She's an immigrant, so she can hardly read.

Nice.

Yeah. But she liked the book.

She loved the book.

And did anyone who didn't give birth to you, they like it too?

Yeah. A lot of people.

It was a bestseller on Amazon.

Don't support Amazon though, right guys?

Buy it on bookstore.org.

Yeah. There you go.

Yeah.

That was the same person who said butt sex, by the way.

I love bookstore.org.

I love reading books and butt sex, and we're all out of books.

I'll bring my PCR copy of Stand By Me.

Everybody, check out Dan's book, Undercooked.

Undercooked.

There's an audio book too, which I read myself, which is an awful thing.

I highly don't, if anyone's doing a book, don't ever do that.

Because for two days, for eight hours a day, I was reading this book.

And it's very vulnerable.

I'm talking about very personal stories that I should be sharing with the therapist.

But instead, there's just this dorky sound engineer on the other side.

You're pointing at Steven.

Is that who you mean?

Someone like that?

Yeah, totally like a Steven.

He's like, Dan, I think you're crying.

Can you stop crying? We're hearing it on the mic.

Stop crying.

I'm like, OK, I'm sorry.

I'm talking about my dead brother.

The book is Undercooked.

When we come back, it's a funny book.

It's not just Dead Brother.

There's a little Dead Brother, but it's a funny book.

Just a touch.

Yeah, just a dash of Dead Brother.

A pinch.

Jesus.

Should we keep going?

Nope.

Dan will stick around for the rant wheel in a bit.

Roald Dahl Collection 16 Books Box Set Cover

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl Collection 16 Books Box Set

Roald Dahl books were mentioned in a segment about ethical dilemmas, regarding editing the unsavory parts out of the books.

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Is it morally acceptable to edit the unsavory boots out of Roald Dahl books?

— Episode: Queerest and Dearest: A Pride Best-Of

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Episode: Queerest and Dearest: A Pride Best-Of

Roald Dahl books were mentioned in a segment about ethical dilemmas, regarding editing the unsavory parts out of the books.

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Is it morally acceptable to edit the unsavory boots out of Roald Dahl books?

Mister Babadook (Not Pop-up Book) Hardcover Blank Notebook: 110 pages, 6x9 inches Cover

Bou

Mister Babadook (Not Pop-up Book) Hardcover Blank Notebook

110 pages, 6x9 inches

The Babadook is a children's book that is described as a "Papa book" and is read to Sam by his mother, Amelia. The book is described as having terrifying gray and white pop-ups and is described as being handmade.

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If it's in a word or it's in a look, you can't get rid of the Babadook.

— Episode: Introducing Ruined with Alison Leiby & H...

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Episode: Introducing Ruined with Alison Leiby & Halle Kiefe...

The Babadook is a children's book that is described as a "Papa book" and is read to Sam by his mother, Amelia. The book is described as having terrifying gray and white pop-ups and is described as being handmade.

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If it's in a word or it's in a look, you can't get rid of the Babadook.

If you're a really clever one and you know what it is to see, then you can make friends with a special one, a friend of you and me. His name is Mr. Babadook and this is his book.

His name is Mr. Babadook and this is his book. A rumbling sound, then three sharp knocks. Ba-ba-ba-dook, dook, dook. That's when you'll know he's around. You'll see him if you look. This is what he wears on top. He's funny, don't you think? See him in your room at night. And you won't sleep a wink. I'll soon take off my funny disguise. Take heed of what you've read.

Once you see what's underneath, you're going to wish you were dead. Why?

Why even have that book? Well, why not say where'd this book come from? Yeah, that's actually a really--like, okay, keep going.

Did You Eat Yet?: Craveable Recipes from an All-American Asian Chef Cover

Ronnie Woo

Did You Eat Yet?

Craveable Recipes from an All-American Asian Chef

Ronnie Woo's cookbook, 'Did You Eat Yet?', was mentioned and described as having 10 or 11 chapters and recipes in those chapters. It was said to be fun and cool, and Ronnie encouraged listeners to buy it.

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It's got, I think like 10 or 11 chapters and in the chapters are recipes. You know, like cookbooks have recipes. I know about them. And it's just really fun and cool. And I'm not selling it right now....

— Episode: The Rage of Innocence

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Episode: The Rage of Innocence

Ronnie Woo's cookbook, 'Did You Eat Yet?', was mentioned and described as having 10 or 11 chapters and recipes in those chapters. It was said to be fun and cool, and Ronnie encouraged listeners to buy it.

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It's got, I think like 10 or 11 chapters and in the chapters are recipes. You know, like cookbooks have recipes. I know about them. And it's just really fun and cool. And I'm not selling it right now. You should buy it.

It's really good. And it's really good. It's really good, you guys. Just buy it. You won't regret it.

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Elliot Page

Pageboy

A Memoir

Elliot Page's memoir 'Page Boy' was mentioned during Gay News segment and it was revealed that the book included details about a past secret romantic relationship with Kate Mara.

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In his memoir, page boy Elliot Page reveals that he had a secret romantic relationship with Kate Mara.

— Episode: The Rage of Innocence

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Episode: The Rage of Innocence

Elliot Page's memoir 'Page Boy' was mentioned during Gay News segment and it was revealed that the book included details about a past secret romantic relationship with Kate Mara.

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In his memoir, page boy Elliot Page reveals that he had a secret romantic relationship with Kate Mara.

The Book of Revelation (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series) Cover

Daymond R. Duck

The Book of Revelation (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series)

It was jokingly mentioned that the Tom Hanks cocktail recipe could also be found in the Book of Revelation.

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This recipe can also be found in the book of the revelation.

— Episode: The Artful Todger

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Episode: The Artful Todger

It was jokingly mentioned that the Tom Hanks cocktail recipe could also be found in the Book of Revelation.

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This recipe can also be found in the book of the revelation.

Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know Cover

Adam Grant

Think Again

The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

It was discussed at length in relation to persuasion, changing minds, and overcoming biases. It was highly recommended for its thought-provoking ideas.

"

He is an organizational psychologist, professor and author of the book Think Again, the power of knowing what you don't know.

— Episode: Ted’s Excellent Adventure

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Episode: Ted’s Excellent Adventure

It was discussed at length in relation to persuasion, changing minds, and overcoming biases. It was highly recommended for its thought-provoking ideas.

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He is an organizational psychologist, professor and author of the book Think Again, the power of knowing what you don't know.

I really enjoyed the book... I'm excited to talk to you about it.

Writing Movies for Fun and Profit: How We Made a Billion Dollars at the Box Office and You Can, Too! Cover

Robert Ben Garant

Writing Movies for Fun and Profit

How We Made a Billion Dollars at the Box Office and You Can, Too!

Thomas Lennon, a comedic writer, mentioned writing a book about screenwriting, originally titled 'Writing Movies for Fun and Profit'. He jokingly explained that the word 'fun' was crossed out because the book was actually written for profit.

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So you wrote a book called Writing Movies for Fun and Profit. How we made a billion dollars at the box office. I would like to point out on the actual title, the words of fun and is c...

— Episode: Babydog 2024 (Live from Madison, WI!)

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Episode: Babydog 2024 (Live from Madison, WI!)

Thomas Lennon, a comedic writer, mentioned writing a book about screenwriting, originally titled 'Writing Movies for Fun and Profit'. He jokingly explained that the word 'fun' was crossed out because the book was actually written for profit.

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So you wrote a book called Writing Movies for Fun and Profit. How we made a billion dollars at the box office. I would like to point out on the actual title, the words of fun and is crossed out. So it's actually writing movies for profit.

American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road Cover

Nick Bilton

American Kingpin

The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road

It was mentioned as the newest book by Nick Bilton, a best-selling author and special correspondent for Vanity Fair.

"

And he's a special correspondent for Vanity Fair and a best-selling author. His new book is American Kingpin, Nick Bilton.

— Episode: Mueller? I hardly know her.

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Episode: Mueller? I hardly know her.

It was mentioned as the newest book by Nick Bilton, a best-selling author and special correspondent for Vanity Fair.

"

And he's a special correspondent for Vanity Fair and a best-selling author. His new book is American Kingpin, Nick Bilton.

I wrote the Twitter book.

I think it was four years ago, three or four years ago it came out.

Chicago Flashback: The People and Events That Shaped a City’s History Cover

Chicago Tribune Staff

Chicago Flashback

The People and Events That Shaped a City’s History

Josh Noel, an expert on the beverage, discussed the history of Malrt, including its origins in Florida and how it became associated with Chicago.

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Now, Josh, you've written a book about Malort.

— Episode: Glazed and Confused (Live from Chicago!)

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Episode: Glazed and Confused (Live from Chicago!)

Josh Noel, an expert on the beverage, discussed the history of Malrt, including its origins in Florida and how it became associated with Chicago.

"

Now, Josh, you've written a book about Malort.

So Josh, how did Malort become associated with the city or how did the city become associated with Malort?

Also, buy the book.

Buy the book on Malort.

Yeah, buy the Malort book.

Fascism: A Warning Cover

Madeleine Albright

Fascism

A Warning

Senator Schatz mentioned Madeleine Albright's book on fascism, implying that it was relevant to the current political climate and the threat to democracy, but that it might not be the most effective way to persuade voters at this time.

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That's for this podcast. That's honestly, that was in my Pennsylvania phone banking to swing voters. That was my first question. It was, do you have a plan to vote? And have you read Fascism

— Episode: Patient Zero

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Episode: Patient Zero

Senator Schatz mentioned Madeleine Albright's book on fascism, implying that it was relevant to the current political climate and the threat to democracy, but that it might not be the most effective way to persuade voters at this time.

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That's for this podcast. That's honestly, that was in my Pennsylvania phone banking to swing voters. That was my first question. It was, do you have a plan to vote? And have you read Fascism by Madeleine Albright?

On the Move: The Overheating Earth and the Uprooting of America Cover

Abrahm Lustgarten

On the Move

The Overheating Earth and the Uprooting of America

Zachary Quinto mentioned this memoir by Oliver Sacks, a renowned neurologist, describing it as beautiful and insightful.

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He wrote a beautiful memoir called On the Move.

— Episode: Jane Fonda and Friends

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Episode: Jane Fonda and Friends

Zachary Quinto mentioned this memoir by Oliver Sacks, a renowned neurologist, describing it as beautiful and insightful.

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He wrote a beautiful memoir called On the Move.

The Snowman: A Classic Children's Book Cover

Raymond Briggs

The Snowman

A Classic Children's Book

The panel mentioned the classic picture book The Snowman by Raymond Briggs while discussing holiday characters, noting it as a wellknown children's story.

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The Snowman from the classic Raymond Briggs children's book, The Snowman.

— Episode: More Like Pete Hague-seth

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Episode: More Like Pete Hague-seth

The panel mentioned the classic picture book The Snowman by Raymond Briggs while discussing holiday characters, noting it as a wellknown children's story.

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The Snowman from the classic Raymond Briggs children's book, The Snowman.

Feminasty: The Complicated Woman's Guide to Surviving the Patriarchy Without Drinking Herself to Death Cover

Erin Gibson

Feminasty

The Complicated Woman's Guide to Surviving the Patriarchy Without Drinking Herself to Death

Erin Gibson's book, 'Feminasty: A Complicated Woman's Guide to Surviving the Patriarchy Without Drinking Yourself to Death', was mentioned and its release date of September 4th was announced.

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She's the co-host of the Throwing Shade podcast and her first book, Feminasty, A Complicated Woman's Guide to Surviving the Patriarchy Without Drinking Yourself to Death, is out Septe...

— Episode: Autoerotic Obstruction of Justice

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Episode: Autoerotic Obstruction of Justice

Erin Gibson's book, 'Feminasty: A Complicated Woman's Guide to Surviving the Patriarchy Without Drinking Yourself to Death', was mentioned and its release date of September 4th was announced.

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She's the co-host of the Throwing Shade podcast and her first book, Feminasty, A Complicated Woman's Guide to Surviving the Patriarchy Without Drinking Yourself to Death, is out September 4th.

Under the Tuscan Sun: At Home in Italy Cover

Frances Mayes

Under the Tuscan Sun

At Home in Italy

It was mentioned as a New York Times Best Seller in 1998 and exemplifies the cultural zeitgeist of the time.

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Number four, Under the Tuscan Sun by Francis Mays.

— Episode: A Mueller Walks Into A Barr

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Episode: A Mueller Walks Into A Barr

It was mentioned as a New York Times Best Seller in 1998 and exemplifies the cultural zeitgeist of the time.

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Number four, Under the Tuscan Sun by Francis Mays.

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