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Happy Place

Emily Henry

Mentioned 5 months ago

FEELING THINGS: 5 Things to Say Instead of “It Will Be Okay” (Hint: Bring Cookies, Not Advice)

The speaker really enjoyed this book, giving it a score of five out of five in the rom-com category.

I loved. And then Beach Read, I'm like, meh. [...] But I give like Book Lovers and Happy Place a five for the rom-com category.

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Beach Read

Emily Henry

Mentioned 5 months ago

FEELING THINGS: 5 Things to Say Instead of “It Will Be Okay” (Hint: Bring Cookies, Not Advice)

The speaker was not really a fan of this book compared to Emily Henry's other works, ultimately giving it a rating of three out of five, or 'meh'. Kat remembered reading it, but Amy could not recall finishing it, suggesting she might have just skimmed through it without retention.

I'm like, meh. And. What would you rate it out of five? Meh. Out of five? Yeah, like if you were on Goodreads, what would you rate it? Okay. Three? 2.5?

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Book Lovers

Emily Henry

Mentioned 5 months ago

FEELING THINGS: 5 Things to Say Instead of “It Will Be Okay” (Hint: Bring Cookies, Not Advice)

The speaker really enjoyed this book, giving it a score of five out of five in the rom-com category.

I loved. And then Beach Read, I'm like, meh. [...] But I give like Book Lovers and Happy Place a five for the rom-com category.

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Revenge Wears Prada

Lauren Weisberger

Mentioned 5 months ago

MOVIE MIKE: 10 Overlooked Movies that Belong in National Film Registry + Movie Review: Send Help + Trailer Park: The Devil Wears Prada 2

This book, which the second movie is based on, follows Andy ten years later as a successful bridal magazine editor whose life, marriage, and career are threatened when she crosses paths with her former boss, Miranda.

The second movie is going to be based on the book called Revenge Wears Prada The Devil Returns which came out in 2013.

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When Life Gives You Lululemons

Lauren Weisberger

Mentioned 5 months ago

MOVIE MIKE: 10 Overlooked Movies that Belong in National Film Registry + Movie Review: Send Help + Trailer Park: The Devil Wears Prada 2

This book, which is the third in the series, is mostly based on the character Emily.

There is also a third book in the series called When Life Gives You Lululemons which is mostly based on the character Emily.

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Swearing Is Good for You

Emma Byrne

Mentioned 5 months ago

FEELING THINGS: Meeting Ourselves Where We Are (F-Bombs and Feelings)

One host mentioned having this book about cursing and research into language for about ten years but admitted to only starting it and getting the gist from the title.

I have a book called Swearing is Good for You. I've been meaning to read it for like 10 years.

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Project Hail Mary

Andy Weir

Mentioned 5 months ago

MOVIE MIKE: Are Big Studio Movies Getting Worse? + Movie Review: The Wrecking Crew + Trailer Park: Masters of the Universe

The other speaker mentioned they were still working on reading this book.

I'm still working on the Hail Mary project. It's Project Hail Mary. Project Hail Mary, same thing. It's close enough.

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The First Time I Saw Him (A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick)

Laura Dave

Mentioned 5 months ago

MOVIE MIKE: Are Big Studio Movies Getting Worse? + Movie Review: The Wrecking Crew + Trailer Park: Masters of the Universe

This was the sequel to "The Last Thing He Told Me," and the speaker loved it, finding it gripping and couldn't put it down.

The sequel just came out, and it's called The First Time I Saw Him. And I wasn't expecting to enjoy a sequel that much, but I loved it. I couldn't put it down.

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The Carpool Detectives

Chuck Hogan

Mentioned 5 months ago

MOVIE MIKE: Are Big Studio Movies Getting Worse? + Movie Review: The Wrecking Crew + Trailer Park: Masters of the Universe

This non-fiction book was read for the speaker's book club and detailed a group of California moms who teamed up during COVID to solve a cold case.

And then non-fiction, my book club read The Carpool Detectives, which is about a group of moms in California that during COVID kind of had like an existential crisis of like, what am I doing with my life? And they team up and they literally solve a cold case in California.

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Songs You Know by Heart

Jimmy Buffett

Mentioned 5 months ago

BOBBYCAST (now on Netflix) - Kenny Chesney on Fame, Music and Can He Ever Go Unnoticed in Public?

This compilation album captured Kenny Chesney's imagination and taught him about painting pictures with words through songwriting. He mentioned listening to the song "Pirate Looks at Forty" from this album, which he played frequently when starting out.

Well, I picked this record. It's interesting we talk about a Greatest Hits or a compilation because this is a compilation. You know. What is it? Which record is that? It's Songs You Know By Heart.

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The Green Mile

Stephen King

Mentioned 5 months ago

TUES PT 2: Amy’s Son Joins The Show + You Should Put A Log In Your Pool + Mom Dancing Inappropriately At Wedding

The book was mentioned as one of Stephen King's famous works that was adapted into a movie, though it was described as a bad situation rather than strictly horror.

Green Mile. That was Stephen King.

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The Long Walk

Stephen King

Mentioned 5 months ago

TUES PT 2: Amy’s Son Joins The Show + You Should Put A Log In Your Pool + Mom Dancing Inappropriately At Wedding

The speaker recently watched a movie based on this Stephen King story, describing it as suspenseful and really good, though not focused on monsters.

The long walk, which is what I watched recently, which isn't monsters, but that's suspenseful. It's a horror. It's really good though. It's really good.

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What’s the Story, Morning Glory? : A Memoir Devotional with a “Novel” Approach to Practical Christianity Cover

Julie Lessman

What’s the Story, Morning Glory?

A Memoir Devotional with a “Novel” Approach to Practical Christianity

The speaker listened to this album while traveling between their parents' homes during childhood, influencing their appreciation for music.

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And it was What's the Story, Morning Glory Oasis.

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The speaker listened to this album while traveling between their parents' homes during childhood, influencing their appreciation for music.

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And it was What's the Story, Morning Glory Oasis.

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Bill Eddy

Our New World of Adult Bullies

How to Spot Them — How to Stop Them

The podcast hosts interviewed Bill Eddy, the author of this book, about how to handle adult bullies and discussed whether one of the hosts was exhibiting bullying behavior. They also talked about dealing with bullies who are also narcissists.

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So he's walking right into what we wanted to talk to him about.

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The podcast hosts interviewed Bill Eddy, the author of this book, about how to handle adult bullies and discussed whether one of the hosts was exhibiting bullying behavior. They also talked about dealing with bullies who are also narcissists.

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So he's walking right into what we wanted to talk to him about.

And we told him about Lunchbox and Abby. And we said, do you think Lunchbox is bullying Abby on our show?

Well, it's kind of depends which side of the border that is. Depending on your relationship, it can be fun. And like I said, teasing. Some people like teasing.

But some people don't. No, she doesn't like it, Bill. Then she should speak up.

And that's what he says she should do. She should speak up to him next time he bullies her and be like, I do not like this. I am leaving. And that's all she has to do is stop the bullying.

Glad You're Here: Two Unlikely Friends Breaking Bread and Fences Cover

Walker Hayes

Glad You're Here

Two Unlikely Friends Breaking Bread and Fences

A book that was mentioned in the context of a conversation about the impact of the loss of a child on a marriage. A man who read it reached out to Amy Brown for support and connection.

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I had coffee with the guy today that this dude he read Glad You're Here and the loss of a kid kind of destroyed his marriage but he honestly I think he just want a friend like I don't...

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A book that was mentioned in the context of a conversation about the impact of the loss of a child on a marriage. A man who read it reached out to Amy Brown for support and connection.

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I had coffee with the guy today that this dude he read Glad You're Here and the loss of a kid kind of destroyed his marriage but he honestly I think he just want a friend like I don't think he cares whether I'm famous or not he just got a glimpse of some stuff you know that's happened to me and was just like shoot maybe this dude would have coffee with me I need him as much as he needs me

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Gabor Mate Md

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

Close Encounters with Addiction

Bobby Bones read this non-fiction book about addiction, finding it a heavy but impactful read that changed his perspective on life. He mentioned that a therapist recommended it to him.

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This was a long book, but I and my family deals with a lot of addiction, had a lot of death from addiction, trying to understand addiction. And I read this book by Gabor Matei, and it's called

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Bobby Bones read this non-fiction book about addiction, finding it a heavy but impactful read that changed his perspective on life. He mentioned that a therapist recommended it to him.

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This was a long book, but I and my family deals with a lot of addiction, had a lot of death from addiction, trying to understand addiction. And I read this book by Gabor Matei, and it's called In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts.

And one of those where you just feel differently about life a little bit after you read it.

Like this is a nonfiction. It's a big, heavy read. I didn't read it for fun. It wasn't like, I can't wait to read about more addiction.

But that was probably the best thing I've read in the last few years called In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts. A therapist actually recommended it to me.

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Gabor Mate Md

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

Close Encounters with Addiction

It was described as a long, heavy read about addiction, and the speaker said it changed their perspective on life after reading it. The speaker did not read it for enjoyment but because they dealt with addiction in their family and a therapist recommended it.

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This was a long book, but I and my family deals with a lot of addiction, had a lot of death from addiction, trying to understand addiction. And I read this book by Gabor Matei and it's called ...

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It was described as a long, heavy read about addiction, and the speaker said it changed their perspective on life after reading it. The speaker did not read it for enjoyment but because they dealt with addiction in their family and a therapist recommended it.

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This was a long book, but I and my family deals with a lot of addiction, had a lot of death from addiction, trying to understand addiction. And I read this book by Gabor Matei and it's called In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts.

And what he did, he worked at a free clinic in Canada that was a doctor just working with addicts. And one of those where you just like feel differently about life a little bit after you read it.

I didn't read it for fun. It wasn't like I can't wait to read about more addiction. But that was probably the best thing I've read in the last few years called In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts. A therapist actually recommended it to me.

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Steve Guttenberg

Time to Thank

Caregiving for My Hero

It is a tribute to the author's father, Stanley, and details his experience as a caregiver for his ailing father. The book also includes reflections on life lessons learned from his father.

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Congrats on the beautiful tribute to your dad, Stanley, and to caregivers everywhere. The book called Time to Thank.

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It is a tribute to the author's father, Stanley, and details his experience as a caregiver for his ailing father. The book also includes reflections on life lessons learned from his father.

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Congrats on the beautiful tribute to your dad, Stanley, and to caregivers everywhere. The book called Time to Thank.

My dad and my book that's coming out, Time to Thank, had a section and one of the sections is how my dad took care of me when I was a kid.

Many, many life lessons that you take from this book.

The biggest life lesson that your father taught you?

So in closing, the book is called Time to Thank. It's a beautiful book, a tribute to caregivers, a tribute to your wonderful family and your wonderful father.

The Girl's Guide to Kicking Your Career Into Gear: Valuable Lessons, True Stories, and Tips For Using What You've Got (A Brain!) to Make Your Worklife Work for You Cover

Caitlin Friedman

The Girl's Guide to Kicking Your Career Into Gear

Valuable Lessons, True Stories, and Tips For Using What You've Got (A Brain!) to Make Your Worklife Work for You

The podcast mentioned a book called "The Girl's Guide to Kicking Your Career into Gear", which advised against being overly friendly with one's boss or engaging in excessive flattery to advance professionally. It emphasized the importance of genuine compliments over brown-nosing.

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It's called a success killer. And this is from The Girl's Guide to Kicking Your Career Into Gear. If you want to get ahead at work, don't get overly chummy with your boss.

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The podcast mentioned a book called "The Girl's Guide to Kicking Your Career into Gear", which advised against being overly friendly with one's boss or engaging in excessive flattery to advance professionally. It emphasized the importance of genuine compliments over brown-nosing.

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It's called a success killer. And this is from The Girl's Guide to Kicking Your Career Into Gear. If you want to get ahead at work, don't get overly chummy with your boss.

If your manager knows too much about what is on your plate in your personal life, they may not pick you when great professional opportunity arises.

It's also great to not kiss your boss' butt. Genuine compliments are never unwelcome, so make them genuine.

But if you think you're fooling anyone about brown nosing, you're not.

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Ford S. Reiche

A Long, Long Time Ago Major Rock and Roll Concerts in Southern Maine 1955 - 1977

It is a book about the rock and roll concerts that happened in Southern Maine between 1955 and 1977. The author discussed the unique circumstances that brought big-name bands to Maine, focusing on the impact of the Maine Turnpike and the involvement of various concert promoters.

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There's a tremendous new book out. It's called A Long, Long Time Ago.

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Episode: A Walk-through Maine Rock & Roll Music History

It is a book about the rock and roll concerts that happened in Southern Maine between 1955 and 1977. The author discussed the unique circumstances that brought big-name bands to Maine, focusing on the impact of the Maine Turnpike and the involvement of various concert promoters.

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There's a tremendous new book out. It's called A Long, Long Time Ago.

The book is $30. It's been out since Thanksgiving. It's already won one award. And it is available on Amazon or on my personal website, halfwayrock.com.

And it's about the rock and roll concerts that came through the state of Maine, major rock and roll concerts that came through the state of Maine, particularly in the southern half in the 50s, 60s and 70s.

And it's exactly what what Ford said. It's when, you know, it kind of like killed all those other venues.

on page 61 in the book, the March 14, 1964 Beatles concert at Boston Garden, the one you're referring to, you were there live. It was front page news in Maine because they did a simulcast at Portland City Hall.

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Courtney Carver

Gentle

Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want

A book with 101 strategies for a happier, healthier life, published in 2017; it was mentioned in relation to Raymundo's claim that his phrase, "Less stress more life," was stolen.

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So there's a book called less stress more life. 101 strategies from a happier, healthier, more enjoyable life.

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A book with 101 strategies for a happier, healthier life, published in 2017; it was mentioned in relation to Raymundo's claim that his phrase, "Less stress more life," was stolen.

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So there's a book called less stress more life. 101 strategies from a happier, healthier, more enjoyable life.

Oh 2017.

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Travel The World

Travel The World Blank Paper Book | The World Is Waiting For You

Blank Paper Book, So Much Beauty Everywhere

This was mentioned as the listener's all-time favorite book, described as a good book about hope.

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I have a favorite book of all time. It's The World is Blank, a book about hope by Mark Manson. It's a really good one.

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This was mentioned as the listener's all-time favorite book, described as a good book about hope.

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I have a favorite book of all time. It's The World is Blank, a book about hope by Mark Manson. It's a really good one.

Bear Bones: Murder at Sleeping Bear Dunes (Burr Lafayette Mystery Book 3) Cover

Charles Cutter

Bear Bones

Murder at Sleeping Bear Dunes (Burr Lafayette Mystery Book 3)

It was mentioned that the author recently asked his publisher for more copies of his book, "Bear Bones", to use for signing and giveaways. A possible reissue with new material was also discussed.

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I'm about to run out of books because I've just signed all a bunch of books and stuck it in other because I'm just like, if you're going to pay extra for it and at least I can do like somebody yesterd...

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It was mentioned that the author recently asked his publisher for more copies of his book, "Bear Bones", to use for signing and giveaways. A possible reissue with new material was also discussed.

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I'm about to run out of books because I've just signed all a bunch of books and stuck it in other because I'm just like, if you're going to pay extra for it and at least I can do like somebody yesterday, I did some batting gloves for a girl at the University of Arkansas and I'm donating all that money to her for NIO.

She said, we signed a book.

Stanley the dog or fail until you don't.

She goes, I already have Stanley the dog.

fell until you don't boom signed.

Through the Tunnel (Tale Blazers) Cover

Doris May Lessing

Through the Tunnel (Tale Blazers)

It was described as a book that empowers your spirit and helps you become your best self. A chapter focuses on self-care and gratitude, encouraging readers to focus on their accomplishments instead of their shortcomings.

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We all need to improve. We all need to be our best self.

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It was described as a book that empowers your spirit and helps you become your best self. A chapter focuses on self-care and gratitude, encouraging readers to focus on their accomplishments instead of their shortcomings.

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We all need to improve. We all need to be our best self.

What we tell ourselves all day long is a reflection of our life. And if we're not caring for ourselves, how can we care for another?

Our greatest work is that which we wish had been offered to us when we were in our deepest pain.

The Body Clock Guide to Better Health: How to Use your Body's Natural Clock to Fight Illness and Achieve Maximum Health Cover

Michael Smolensky

The Body Clock Guide to Better Health

How to Use your Body's Natural Clock to Fight Illness and Achieve Maximum Health

It was mentioned as a source for the idea that people make better decisions in the morning because they are biologically primed to think more clearly during those hours.

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Science shows were biologically primed to think more clearly and make more intelligent choices during those hours.

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It was mentioned as a source for the idea that people make better decisions in the morning because they are biologically primed to think more clearly during those hours.

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Science shows were biologically primed to think more clearly and make more intelligent choices during those hours.

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