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Serialously with Annie Elise

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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What Happened to Ellen?

Nancy Grace

Mentioned 5 months ago

361: My Sit Down with Nancy Grace: Kohberger Posed Victims Bodies? Monique Tepe Shot MULTIPLE Times?!

Nancy Grace mentioned she had written a book titled What Happened to Ellen to explore the Ellen Greenberg case.

I even wrote a book called What Happened to Ellen to explore what happened I think and have been saying for years the only way to get the truth is for the feds to take over.

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The Richest Man in Babylon

George S. Clason

Mentioned 6 months ago

353: Jodi Hildebrandt | What Netflix's 'Evil Influencer' Left Out: The Secret Affair & True Motives

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.

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The House of My Mother

Shari Franke

Mentioned 6 months ago

353: Jodi Hildebrandt | What Netflix's 'Evil Influencer' Left Out: The Secret Affair & True Motives

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.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1)

J.K. Rowling

Mentioned 7 months ago

344: Vegan Hipsters Start Their Own Murdering Cult?! | The Zizian Group

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.

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Gone Girl

Gillian Flynn

Mentioned 7 months ago

343: Brian Walshe Trial: Secret Boyfriend, Diabolical Searches & an Explosive New Motive | Week 1 Trial Recap

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.

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Gossip Girl

Cecily von Ziegesar

Mentioned 8 months ago

333: Her Boyfriend Tried to Murder Her – and The World Told Her to Marry Him! | Eloa Pimentel

She noted that the Gossip Girl series was extremely popular in 2008 and that it glamorized teenage sex, drug use, and adult lifestyles, influencing young viewers like Elo to want to grow up quickly.

I mean, think Gossip Girl, for example. That was huge back in 2008 and around this time period. And it glamorized these young kids having sex, doing drugs, spending lots of money, and living these very adult lives.

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Hack-Proof Your Life: A Non-Techie's Guide to Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Protect Your Devices, Identity, Money, and Privacy from Modern Hackers — ... modern world — in plain English. Book 3) cover

Hack-Proof Your Life

A.G FORGE

Mentioned 9 months ago

320: Utah Student Abducted By Sugar Daddy and Held Captive in His Torture Chamber | Mackenzie Lueck

The host noted that the suspect had selfpublished a novel titled Forge Identity, which follows a 15yearold boy who witnesses gruesome murders and becomes drawn into a life of crime.

Around that same time, he did selfpublish the book that I mentioned earlier.

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One Last Kiss (Sweet Valley University(R))

Francine Pascal

Mentioned 10 months ago

318: The Most Twisted Family You’ll Ever Hear Of | The Coleman Case

The book was listed among the episode sources as a reference for the case details.

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A Child Called "It"

Dave Pelzer

Mentioned 11 months ago

308: Affair with Her Father-in-Law, 14 Year Old Killer, & Online Super Mom Preys On Her Own Son

Annie compared a recent case to the memoir, noting she had read it in elementary school and found it terrifying, describing it as a "freaking horror show."

it's like a cross between that and the book A Child Called It. I don't know if you read that book. I read it in elementary school and I had no business reading that book. But it's a freaking horror show.

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Never Flinch

Stephen King

Mentioned 1 year ago

274: Diddy Trial Bombshells, Network 764, Serial Killer Update & Graduation Nightmare

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.

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Mad Love

April Jade

Mentioned 1 year ago

263: Karen Read Retrial: Everything You Need to Know | Facts, Shady Secrets, & Cover Ups

The host said she had become hooked on the audiobook titled Mad Love, describing it as a twisty, suspenseful Audible original.

I recently have been hooked on this one audiobook called Mad Love it's a twisty suspenseful audible original that honestly felt like I was kind of watching a Netflix series.

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The Tenant

Freida McFadden

Mentioned 1 year ago

263: Karen Read Retrial: Everything You Need to Know | Facts, Shady Secrets, & Cover Ups

She suggested The Tenant by Freedia McFadden as a psychological thriller option for listeners.

or even The Tenant by Freedia McFadden

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Michael Lewis

The Blind Side

Evolution of a Game

The host noted that Michael Lewis, author of the Blind Side book, gave half of his share from the movie profits to the family.

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Sean said we didn't make any money off the movie Well, Michael Lewis the blindside book author gave us half of his share.

— Episode: 47: Michael Oher Says 'Blind Side" was a...

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The host noted that Michael Lewis, author of the Blind Side book, gave half of his share from the movie profits to the family.

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Sean said we didn't make any money off the movie Well, Michael Lewis the blindside book author gave us half of his share.

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Flora Rheta Schreiber

Sybil

The host mentioned the book while discussing how movies like Split and Sybil have helped break stigma around DID and BPD.

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People in those communities in particular have worked so hard after movies like Split and Sybil have come out to break the stigma of people with disassociative mental health disorders...

— Episode: 13: Lori Vallow & Letecia Stauch: What H...

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Episode: 13: Lori Vallow & Letecia Stauch: What Happens Now...

The host mentioned the book while discussing how movies like Split and Sybil have helped break stigma around DID and BPD.

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People in those communities in particular have worked so hard after movies like Split and Sybil have come out to break the stigma of people with disassociative mental health disorders as being monstrous murderers with no selfcontrol.

Altered Genes, Twisted Truth: How the Venture to Genetically Engineer Our Food Has Subverted Science, Corrupted Government, and Systematically Deceived the Public Cover

Steven Druker

Altered Genes, Twisted Truth

How the Venture to Genetically Engineer Our Food Has Subverted Science, Corrupted Government, and Systematically Deceived the Public

The book was highlighted as having been purchased and its sales proceeds were being directed to fund a new children's advocacy and justice center.

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we're like days from signing a contract to have our podcast on the Zion Society cult case, which is built, uh, um, and you said to mention my book, Deceived an Investigative Memoir of the Zion Society...

— Episode: 8: Cult Expert Mike King Joins! Uncoveri...

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The book was highlighted as having been purchased and its sales proceeds were being directed to fund a new children's advocacy and justice center.

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we're like days from signing a contract to have our podcast on the Zion Society cult case, which is built, uh, um, and you said to mention my book, Deceived an Investigative Memoir of the Zion Society Cult that, um, has been purchased.

we're really hopeful because we're pointing the proceeds toward building a new children's advocacy center.

the proceeds thus far on the book have all gone toward this justice center.

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Soren Kierkegaard

Penguin Classics Fear and Trembling

Dialectical Lyric By Johannes De Silentio (Penguin Pocket Hardbacks)

During a discussion of Alex's reading habits, the podcast noted that he was frequently reading the book Fear and Trembling by Kierkegaard. It was highlighted as a philosophical text he favored.

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Sison, Kierkegaard, Fear and Trembling. Um, this particular book.

— Episode: 126: Dangerous Love Triangle Ends in a B...

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During a discussion of Alex's reading habits, the podcast noted that he was frequently reading the book Fear and Trembling by Kierkegaard. It was highlighted as a philosophical text he favored.

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Sison, Kierkegaard, Fear and Trembling. Um, this particular book.

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Neil Gaiman

Coraline

The host briefly identified the title as another work by Neil Gaiman, noting its connection to a Tim Burton adaptation. No further discussion or recommendation was given, making it a simple acknowledgment of the author's catalog.

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Episode: 235: 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris, Couple Lived wit...

The host identified Coraline as another work by Gaiman.

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Now, if you're not familiar with Neil, he wrote The Sandman and also what's that other one? It was like I think it's Tim Burton, Coraline, Coraline.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson

Lovely One

A Memoir

The host referred to the memoir as a heartfelt work by the Supreme Court Justice, suggesting it was among the year's top picks.

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Heartfelt memoirs like Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's Lovely One.

— Episode: 221: Real-Life Succession: Billionaire C...

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Episode: 221: Real-Life Succession: Billionaire Couple Murd...

The host referred to the memoir as a heartfelt work by the Supreme Court Justice, suggesting it was among the year's top picks.

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Heartfelt memoirs like Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's Lovely One.

What Happened to Ellen?: An American Miscarriage of Justice Cover

Nancy Grace

What Happened to Ellen?

An American Miscarriage of Justice

Nancy Grace mentioned she had written a book titled What Happened to Ellen to explore the Ellen Greenberg case.

"

I even wrote a book called What Happened to Ellen to explore what happened I think and have been saying for years the only way to get the truth is for the feds to take over.

— Episode: 361: My Sit Down with Nancy Grace: Kohbe...

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Episode: 361: My Sit Down with Nancy Grace: Kohberger Posed...

Nancy Grace mentioned she had written a book titled What Happened to Ellen to explore the Ellen Greenberg case.

"

I even wrote a book called What Happened to Ellen to explore what happened I think and have been saying for years the only way to get the truth is for the feds to take over.

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Dr. Henry Gray FRS

Gray's Anatomy

Anatomy Descriptive and Surgical (Leather-bound Classics)

The host referenced the classic anatomy textbook while noting that fans of Gray's Anatomy might see Hillary's situation as reminiscent of a real-life case.

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And for all of you Gray's Anatomy fans out there, it really seemed like Hillary had found her very own Dr.

— Episode: 193: Husband Uses Plastic Surgery To Kil...

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Episode: 193: Husband Uses Plastic Surgery To Kill 33-Year-...

The host referenced the classic anatomy textbook while noting that fans of Gray's Anatomy might see Hillary's situation as reminiscent of a real-life case.

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And for all of you Gray's Anatomy fans out there, it really seemed like Hillary had found her very own Dr.

One Second After (A John Matherson Novel, 1) Cover

William R. Forstchen

One Second After (A John Matherson Novel, 1)

The defendant was an author who wrote books concerning the apocalypse, which were based on fiction, theories, and premonitions.

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Chad Daybell is an author who wrote tell who wrote books about the apocalypse

— Episode: 140: Chad Daybell Trial: Week 1 Recap |...

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Episode: 140: Chad Daybell Trial: Week 1 Recap | Triple Mur...

The defendant was an author who wrote books concerning the apocalypse, which were based on fiction, theories, and premonitions.

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Chad Daybell is an author who wrote tell who wrote books about the apocalypse

he started writing books about things that were consistent with his faith things like premonitions we've all heard of premonitions being able to predict things about being able to see maybe when things happen and some people believe in that some people don't some people have personally experienced that or I've been here but he writes about his premonitions he writes about good and evil and what it means to be good what it means to be he writes about dark and light he writes about subjects that are a little darker like death and maybe the coming up from the end of things and when his savior in his mind is going to come back and and maybe there'll be some kind of redemption of some sort

they were all based on fiction in other words he was writing these books about theories and things that came into his head

but he also wrote children's books

yeah, you know I wrote some books based on some of my premonitions but a lot of it was fiction

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Wonder House Books

My First Library

Boxset of 10 Board Books for Kids

The book was briefly noted in the episode because the subject, Chad Daybell, had also authored children's books. No recommendation or critique was offered, and it was mentioned only in passing as part of his broader work.

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Episode: 140: Chad Daybell Trial: Week 1 Recap | Triple Mur...

It was mentioned that Chad Daybell also wrote children's books.

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but he also wrote children's books

The Sandman: Overture Deluxe Edition Cover

Neil Gaiman

The Sandman

Overture Deluxe Edition

The host noted that Neil Gaiman was the author of The Sandman, briefly mentioning his other works such as Coraline, without offering further commentary.

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Episode: 235: 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris, Couple Lived wit...

The host said that Neil Gaiman had written The Sandman.

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Now, if you're not familiar with Neil, he wrote The Sandman and also what's that other one? It was like I think it's Tim Burton, Coraline, Coraline.

Gossip Girl: A Novel by Cecily von Ziegesar Cover

Cecily von Ziegesar

Gossip Girl

A Novel by Cecily von Ziegesar

Annie Elise noted that the title was extremely popular around 2008 and had glamorized teenage sex, drug use, and adult lifestyles, which she said influenced young viewers to want to grow up quickly. The discussion highlighted its cultural impact rather than recommending it for reading.

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Episode: 333: Her Boyfriend Tried to Murder Her – and The W...

She noted that the Gossip Girl series was extremely popular in 2008 and that it glamorized teenage sex, drug use, and adult lifestyles, influencing young viewers like Elo to want to grow up quickly.

"

I mean, think Gossip Girl, for example. That was huge back in 2008 and around this time period. And it glamorized these young kids having sex, doing drugs, spending lots of money, and living these very adult lives.

Hack-Proof Your Life: A Non-Techie's Guide to Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Protect Your Devices, Identity, Money, and Privacy from Modern Hackers — ... modern world — in plain English. Book 3) Cover

A.G FORGE

Hack-Proof Your Life

A Non-Techie's Guide to Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

The host noted that the suspect had selfpublished a novel titled Forge Identity, which follows a 15yearold boy who witnesses gruesome murders and becomes drawn into a life of crime.

"

Around that same time, he did selfpublish the book that I mentioned earlier.

— Episode: 320: Utah Student Abducted By Sugar Dadd...

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Episode: 320: Utah Student Abducted By Sugar Daddy and Held...

The host noted that the suspect had selfpublished a novel titled Forge Identity, which follows a 15yearold boy who witnesses gruesome murders and becomes drawn into a life of crime.

"

Around that same time, he did selfpublish the book that I mentioned earlier.

Because the book was called Forge Identity. And it was about a 15yearold boy who witnesses some very horrific murders and then gets pulled into this, like, life of crime. The story gets into all of these deeper themes of violence, control, just very suspenseful, kind of a thriller too.

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Dave Pelzer

A Child Called "It"

Annie recalled reading the memoir in elementary school and said it was terrifying, describing it as a "freaking horror show" while comparing a recent case to the book.

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Episode: 308: Affair with Her Father-in-Law, 14 Year Old Ki...

Annie compared a recent case to the memoir, noting she had read it in elementary school and found it terrifying, describing it as a "freaking horror show."

"

it's like a cross between that and the book A Child Called It. I don't know if you read that book. I read it in elementary school and I had no business reading that book. But it's a freaking horror show.

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April Jade

Mad Love

MM Mafia Daddy Romance (Dangerous Daddies)

In the episode, the host revealed that she had become hooked on the audiobook, describing it as a twisty, suspenseful Audible original that felt like watching a Netflix series. She highlighted its engaging plot and high production quality, indicating strong enjoyment. The discussion conveyed a clear endorsement of the title.

Highly Recommended
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Episode: 263: Karen Read Retrial: Everything You Need to Kn...

The host said she had become hooked on the audiobook titled Mad Love, describing it as a twisty, suspenseful Audible original.

"

I recently have been hooked on this one audiobook called Mad Love it's a twisty suspenseful audible original that honestly felt like I was kind of watching a Netflix series.

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Freida McFadden

The Tenant

The host suggested the title as a psychological thriller option for listeners, noting it fit the genre they were discussing. It was mentioned briefly without further analysis.

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Episode: 263: Karen Read Retrial: Everything You Need to Kn...

She suggested The Tenant by Freedia McFadden as a psychological thriller option for listeners.

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or even The Tenant by Freedia McFadden

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E L James

Fifty Shades Trilogy Shrinkwrapped Set (Deckle Edge)

The host referenced the novel as a cultural touchstone for BDSM, noting that it had popularized such lifestyles and might explain why some people are drawn to them. She expressed personal ambivalence, saying she didn’t wish to adopt it herself. The overall tone was a neutral, casual mention rather than an endorsement.

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Episode: 259: Teacher Grooms 15 Year Old, Teen Murders His...

The host referenced the novel as a cultural touchstone for BDSM, noting that it has popularized such lifestyles and may explain why some people are drawn to them.

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There's a lot of kinky stuff out there which to each their own, especially ever since Fifty Shades. I feel like people are really into that lifestyle and you know what, I don't wish I had it in me, but maybe I'm vanilla.

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Shari Franke

The House of My Mother

A Daughter's Quest for Freedom

The host highlighted that the author released the book in January, noting that it offered a personal, firsthand account of her experiences with Ruby and Jodi Frankie and what transpired over the years. The mention was descriptive rather than a strong endorsement.

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Episode: 257: Nichol Kessinger, Lori’s Back & Jodi’s Not Gu...

The host noted that Sherry Frankie released her book in January, describing it as a personal firsthand account of her experiences with Ruby and Jodi Frankie.

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Sherry also released her book called The House of My Mother, A Daughter's Quest for Freedom. She released that in January where she gave more of a personal firsthand account of what she witnessed, what those days were like with Ruby and Jodi and what really transpired over the years.

Ella Enchanted: A Newbery Honor Award Winner Cover

Gail Carson Levine

Ella Enchanted

A Newbery Honor Award Winner

The hosts noted that Elizabeth Smart and her sister had been reading the title together before the kidnapping took place. The mention served only as a factual observation rather than a recommendation.

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Episode: 245: Introducing: CRIME HOUSE TRUE CRIME STORIES

The hosts noted that Elizabeth Smart and her sister were reading the novel Ella Enchanted before the kidnapping occurred.

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read the book Ella Enchanted in the bed they shared together.

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