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Serialously is hosted by Annie Elise, best known for her true-crime YouTube channel “10 to Life” with over 1.5M subscribers. Annie created Serialously after decades of listening to true crime and craving more than just the headlines; she wanted all the overlooked details everyone else seemed to mis...
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Annie referenced the title while discussing a Connecticut murder case, noting that the spouse‑framed, media‑driven twist of the story resembled the novel’s plot. She used it as a comparative example rather than recommending it.
Annie compared the Morphew case to the plot of "Gone Girl", noting that the narrative of a spouse being framed and the media narrative resembled the novel's twisty story.
the case in Connecticut where this beautiful mother, Jennifer, went missing. It also tried to be painted as a Gone Girl type situation as though these asshole guys can like gaslight everybody into thinking their wives are going to always do this Gone Girl type scenario.
It was noted that Angela had been Googling the movie "Gone Girl," drawing a parallel to the novel's plot about a woman who fakes her own death.
It turns out, Angela had been Googling the Movie Gone Girl I mean you know the one about a woman who fakes her own death.
The host noted that she had read the book before seeing the movie, found it better than the film, and described its plot about a woman faking her own kidnapping.
She was being compared to the book and the movie Gone Girl, a movie that she had never even seen. I personally read the book before the movie came out and it was such such a good book, but the book's always better, right? But the story is about a woman who fakes her own kidnapping after finding out her husband was cheating.
She compared the case to a bootleg version of Gone Girl, suggesting it resembled the novel's plot.
but was she really missing or was this a bootleg version of Gone Girl
The host compared the Brian Walshe case to the "gone girl case," noting that people were quickly labeling it that way, which she expressed disapproval of.
Some even early on referred to it as another, you know, quote, Gone Girl case. Which, I don't like that, cause I feel like so many times people will jump to that. They did that with the Jennifer Dulos case in Connecticut.
The host said they had been handing out copies of the book at school, mentioning this activity in two separate episodes. The remarks were presented as part of broader discussions rather than as a recommendation or critique of the content.
The host said they had been handing out copies of the Book of Mormon at school.
I was giving Book of Mormons out at school. I had never done drugs. I had never had anything close to sex. I didn't even know she was convinced I was also masturbating. I didn't even know female anatomy people could masturbate. I didn't even know that. But because she was convinced...
The host mentioned that she was distributing copies of the Book of Mormon at school.
I was giving Book of Mormons out at school
Lori claimed she was eternally married to the ancient Book of Mormon prophet Moroni.
She told Charles that she is sealed eternally married to the ancient book of Mormon prophet Moroni.
The title was brought up in two episodes: one host noted they had never read the book or seen the movies, while the other described a case subject who was an avid fan, regularly reading and listening to the series and even owning a themed suitcase. The podcast used the book mainly to characterize the subject’s interests rather than to recommend it. Overall, the mention was neutral and casual.
Anand mentioned she had never read the Harry Potter books or seen the movies, stating she wasn't a Harry Potter fan.
I've never read the book. I've never seen the movies, and if you're not a Harry Potter fan, like I'm not, spoiler alert, ...
Liz was described as a Harry Potter fanatic who regularly read the books, listened to the audiobooks, and even owned a suitcase modeled after the one Harry Potter used to go to Hogwarts.
Now Liz loved the Harry Potter books and always read them in her free time. She also enjoyed listening to the Harry Potter audiobooks and watching Harry Potter movies.
Now, don't come for me in the comments and don't cancel me, but I've never seen Harry Potter. I've never seen anything Harry Potter related.
She was already packed and even had a new suitcase that resembled the ones that Harry Potter took with him to Hogwarts Castle.
Harry potter s a coin made in her honor, fighting for their daught long it'll take.
The host referenced Harry Potter as the basis for fanfiction the cult's founder used to explain scientific concepts, noting she had never read the books herself.
I don't know anything about Harry Potter. I don't know if I'm a Gryffindorfer, I think that's the name, or whatever the heck, whatever house you're in. I have no idea. I've never seen the movies. I've never read the books.
But she wrote a lot of fan fiction about Harry Potter and used it as a way to explain science and things like that.
The hosts explained that a character adopted the surname McCandless after being inspired by the nonfiction book about Christopher McCandless. They referenced the title as a cultural touchstone for the character’s name choice. No evaluation of the book’s content was offered, and it was mentioned only in passing.
Ezra chose the surname McCandless after being inspired by the nonfiction book about Christopher McCandless.
She changed her last name to McCandless not because of anything family related but because she was inspired by an individual named Christopher McCandless from a nonfiction book and film called Into the Wild.
The host explained that Ezra chose the surname McCandless after being inspired by the nonfiction book Into the Wild. It was mentioned as a cultural reference for Christopher McCandless.
She changed her last name to McCandless not because of anything family related, but because she was inspired by an individual named Christopher McCandless from a nonfiction book and film called Into the Wild.
Annie Elise noted that Courtney appeared in the film adaptation of the title while listing her early acting credits, mentioning it alongside other small movie roles. The discussion was limited to her résumé and did not evaluate the book itself, resulting in a brief, factual reference.
Annie Elise mentioned that Courtney appeared in the film adaptation of the novel, listing it among other early acting roles.
she then landed some small TV roles and some movie roles as well, such as American Psycho, The Lion Game, Unstockable, and Boyhood.
The host noted that Courtney appeared in the movie adaptation of American Psycho, listing it among her early acting credits.
She also did a photo shoot for Playboy magazine, and that was later that same year. She then landed some small TV roles and some movie roles as well, such as American Psycho, The Lion Game, Unstockable, and Boyhood.
The book was referenced in two episodes as a literary parallel to the mindset of individuals who believe they are justified in committing murder for a perceived greater good. In one episode a guest mentioned a teenager's interest in the novel's theme of a super‑intelligent man who thinks he can kill for society, while in another the suspect's grandiosity was likened to the novel's protagonist. Both hosts used the title to illustrate the dangerous rationalizations behind certain crimes.
Carly claimed she was very interested in reading Crime and Punishment, a novel about an intelligent man who believes he can kill for the greater good.
See, Carly said that she was very interested in reading the book Crime and Punishment. Which, coincidentally, is a book about a super intelligent guy who comes to the conclusion that some people are so special that they can kill other people for the good of society.
The novel was cited as a literary comparison, noting the suspect's grandiosity and belief he could execute a perfect crime similar to Raskolnikov in Crime and Punishment.
I think because he studied criminality and the criminal mind, that somehow he believes he can pull off the perfect murder, sort of like Raskolnikov from Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment.
The Original 1926 Edition
In the episode, Annie Elise cited a principle from the book to illustrate that learning wealth or connection skills from someone who isn’t affluent is illogical, emphasizing the idea that you can’t become rich by following those who aren’t rich. The discussion highlighted this core lesson without extensive analysis.
The episode referenced the book to illustrate a point about learning wealth from those who are already affluent.
It teaches in richest man in babylon that you couldn't learn how to be rich from those who aren't rich.
The speaker referenced a principle from this book to illustrate the illogical nature of learning connection skills from someone who is estranged from everyone.
It teaches in Richest Man in Babylon that you couldn't learn how to be rich from those who aren't rich.
A Novel
The host referenced the title as part of Audible's catalog, describing it as suspenseful and cinematic in nature. The mention highlighted its appealing, film‑like quality without offering a full endorsement.
The host cited Stephen King's "Never Flinch" as another Audible title, noting its suspenseful, cinematic quality.
Audible has titles like Mad Love, Onyx Storm, and even Stephen King's Never Flinch.
She mentioned Never Flinch by Stephen King as a recommended horror audiobook for listeners who enjoy creepy nightmares.
Never Flinch by Stephen King if you want nightmares in like the creepy way that we all apparently do
A Daughter's Quest for Freedom
Annie Elise discussed the memoir in the episode to provide a direct perspective on the family dynamics and alleged intimate relationship that were not covered elsewhere. She highlighted the author's vivid personal accounts and recommended listeners check out the book for its detailed insight into her upbringing. The overall tone was enthusiastic, emphasizing the value of reading the memoir.
The host praised the memoir as a powerful and empowering account that pieced together the family dynamics and offered key takeaways from Sherry Franke's perspective.
The book is called The House of My Mother, A Daughter's Quest for Freedom.
So a lot of people are asking for my take on her book because in this book, she puts a lot of the puzzle pieces together about the dynamic between Ruby and Jodi.
If you haven't picked up a copy or downloaded the audiobook, definitely do so.
I highly encourage you guys purchase the book, read it for yourself.
and go check out her book.
The speaker discussed Sherry Frankie's tell-all memoir which detailed her life experiences with Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, including alleged eyewitness accounts of Jodi and Ruby's intimate relationship. The speaker highly recommended supporting and reading the book for a direct lens into growing up in that environment.
We even went through Sherry Frankie, Ruby's daughter's book, her tell-all and her memoir, and talked about a lot of that, which she came out with that book at the beginning of 2025, where she really, in my opinion, in a beautiful way, details all of her life experiences with Ruby, with Jodi and growing up in that environment.
But what they didn't mention was that Ruby's daughter, Sherry, all but confirmed in her book, The House of My Mother, A Daughter's Quest for Freedom, that Ruby and Jodi did, in fact, have an intimate relationship.
So in her book, Sherry says, and I quote, the room was bathed in the soft glow of candles. The air was heavy with the scent of lavender and vanilla wafting from the massage oils on the dresser. I quickly grabbed what I needed and got the hell out of there, feeling like I had just walked into someone else's honeymoon suite. The only thing missing was the rose petals on the bed.
Sherry wrote in her book about a time when she came home from college and she walked in on what appeared to be a very intimate setting between the two of them, which I could easily describe it in my own words, but honestly, I want to just pull the exact quote from Sherry's book because it is extremely telling.
I definitely recommend either checking out her book or you could even watch the video episode that I did on my YouTube channel last year where I covered the book in its entirety. It is a very well done book.
In the episode, the hosts noted that Lori Vallow began reading the series in 2015 and quickly became obsessed with the title, mentioning it as part of her involvement with a cult leader. The book was referenced without endorsement, simply to illustrate her fascination.
Lori began reading Chad Daybell's Standing in Holy Places series in 2015 and quickly became obsessed with the books.
Lori started reading Chad Daybell's Standing in Holy Places series of books and reportedly started becoming obsessed with these books.
The host noted that Lori Vallow began reading Chad Daybell's Standing in Holy Places series and quickly became obsessed with the books.
Lori started reading Chad Daybell's Standing in Holy Places series of books and reportedly started becoming obsessed with these books.
He was the owner of Spring Creek Book Company and he published several books about his near death experiences, including the Standing in Holy Places series.
including the Standing in Holy Places series, which this series centers around his beliefs in the LDS church and its teachings about the end times and the second coming of Jesus Christ.
The host praised a star‑studded audio adaptation of the title, noting it both honored and reinvigorated the terrifying classic. She highlighted how the production brought fresh energy to the story, making it feel relevant for listeners. Overall, the episode presented the work as a standout reinterpretation.
The host highlighted a dramatized audio production of the classic novel, noting it both honored and refreshed the story.
Like an almost unbelievably starstudded production of George Orwell's 1984, which both honors and reinvigorates the terrifying classic.
A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders
The book detailed the Idaho fourstudent murders, presenting a timeline and claiming that Maddie Mogan was the intended target; the host noted that while the author called the work factual, many considered it speculative.
It's not a production company that's exploiting this case but it's an author because recently a new book has been published and it's all about the Idaho 4 murders. This book was written by Howard Blum...
— Episode: 174: Aubreigh Wyatt’s TRAGIC Death, Idah...
The book detailed the Idaho fourstudent murders, presenting a timeline and claiming that Maddie Mogan was the intended target; the host noted that while the author called the work factual, many considered it speculative.
It's not a production company that's exploiting this case but it's an author because recently a new book has been published and it's all about the Idaho 4 murders. This book was written by Howard Blum who worked as a contributing editor at Vanity Fair... his latest one is called When the Night Comes Falling, a Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders.
In this book Howard lays out the timeline of the murders. He claims that Maddie Mogan was in fact the target and that she was the one killed first.
All of the book is fact. At several points in the book, I theorize about what people are saying or thinking. But the basic elements, the police procedurals, how the killer is caught, the background of the young students, and the subtitle of the book is a requiem for the Idaho Stevens murderers. He also says the book is full of speculation.
Law enforcement has not said that Maddie was a target, nor have they released a full timeline of who was killed in what order. Howard opened his book up by writing from Brian's dad's perspective and also wrote about how the murders changed the victims' families forever.
Maddie's family released a statement saying Mr. Blum's book, in our opinion, is fiction. We have never spoken with him about the contents of his book.
A Novel
The show highlighted this novel as a brilliantly subversive work, listing it among the year's top fiction choices.
and Percival Everett's brilliantly subversive James.
— Episode: 221: Real-Life Succession: Billionaire C...
The show highlighted this novel as a brilliantly subversive work, listing it among the year's top fiction choices.
and Percival Everett's brilliantly subversive James.
The episode mentioned the romance novel as a standout recommendation for listeners seeking a lighthearted love story.
Or romance that hits the spot like Emily Henry's Funny Story.
— Episode: 221: Real-Life Succession: Billionaire C...
The episode mentioned the romance novel as a standout recommendation for listeners seeking a lighthearted love story.
Or romance that hits the spot like Emily Henry's Funny Story.
The host compared the teenage romance being discussed to the story in The Notebook, stating it was not like that novel.
I know people are like you're only in middle school you're too young for love but I fell in love with him over a long period of time ... this isn't The Notebook honey you're in sixth...
— Episode: 2: He Went To Wendy's After!
The host compared the teenage romance being discussed to the story in The Notebook, stating it was not like that novel.
I know people are like you're only in middle school you're too young for love but I fell in love with him over a long period of time ... this isn't The Notebook honey you're in sixth grade.
Special Collector's Edition
Annie Elise explained that the film adaptation of the novel had generated significant backlash toward the lead actress, and she noted that the author publicly defended her. The discussion centered on the controversy rather than recommending the title.
Annie Elise explained that Blake received heavy backlash over the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel It Ends With Us, and noted that the author publicly defended Blake.
Blake had been receiving a ton of backlash from that movie It Ends with Us. Not just about her acting or the wardrobe in it, but more so because of her very rude interviews and sort of her lack of compassion when it came to talking about the film's central message.
Colleen Hoover, the author of the book, It Ends with Us, also came out in support of Blake.
Deluxe Edition
The host cited the novel as part of a trio of titles to illustrate a point about reading recommendations.
If you read Fifty Shades of Grey, Beach Read, or The Spanish Love Deception, I have the perfect app for you.
— Episode: 179: Social Media Influencer Turned Cult...
The host cited the novel as part of a trio of titles to illustrate a point about reading recommendations.
If you read Fifty Shades of Grey, Beach Read, or The Spanish Love Deception, I have the perfect app for you.
How to Release Your Trapped Emotions for Abundant Health, Love, and Happiness (Updated and Expanded Edition)
The hosts noted that Tammy had read a book called The Emotion Code, suggesting it influenced her beliefs about energy work and curses.
They also read a book called The Emotion Code and she does a lot of ...
— Episode: 146: Lori Vallow’s Son Testifies, Chad D...
The hosts noted that Tammy had read a book called The Emotion Code, suggesting it influenced her beliefs about energy work and curses.
They also read a book called The Emotion Code and she does a lot of ...
The host noted that the film "Women Talking" had been nominated for an Academy Award and was based on a book that explored many of the issues discussed in the episode.
I would recommend there was a movie that was nominated for an Academy Award and this past year called Women Talking. It's based on a book and it gets into a lot of these issues.
— Episode: 75: Barbaric Cults, Their Leaders & LDS...
The host noted that the film "Women Talking" had been nominated for an Academy Award and was based on a book that explored many of the issues discussed in the episode.
I would recommend there was a movie that was nominated for an Academy Award and this past year called Women Talking. It's based on a book and it gets into a lot of these issues.
The host mentioned the novel as an example of a book that listeners might enjoy, linking it to a recommended reading app.
If you read Fifty Shades of Grey, Beach Read, or The Spanish Love Deception, I have the perfect app for you.
— Episode: 179: Social Media Influencer Turned Cult...
The host mentioned the novel as an example of a book that listeners might enjoy, linking it to a recommended reading app.
If you read Fifty Shades of Grey, Beach Read, or The Spanish Love Deception, I have the perfect app for you.
Note: The book recommendations on this page are discovered automatically from podcast transcripts, and may be incorrect or incomplete.
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