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From the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz and company share their unique perspectives on all-things sports, pop-culture and more. This is the place for original content from Le Batard and Stugotz, including the daily “Local Hour” generally focusing on the South Florida scene, th...

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The Odyssey

Homer

Mentioned 1 week ago

Is The Rock Done As An A-List Star? | Hour 3

The hosts mentioned an upcoming release titled "The Odyssey" and expressed enthusiasm, noting it as a great story with a strong cast and director.

Thursday, The Odyssey is coming out. Are you into The Odyssey?

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Les Miserables (Les Misérables)

Victor Hugo

Mentioned 1 week ago

Ali G Is Back?! | Hour 2

The hosts mentioned the novel in passing and said they were not planning to watch or read it.

What about Les Miserables? I'm not watching that either.

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The Power of 1440

Tim Timberlake

Mentioned 2 weeks ago

Did U.S. Soccer's Hope Die Last Night? | Local Hour

Greg Cote announced he was writing a book titled 1440, subtitled The Legend of an American Home, about his childhood address and the families who lived there.

Sitting across from Minneapolis Star Tribune columnist Tom Powers as Greg Cote spent three minutes explaining to him, yes, I'm writing a book. It's called 1440.

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Only God Can Judge Me

Jeff Pearlman

Mentioned 2 weeks ago

Ghouls? Jeff Pearlman on Why Strahan Should've Asked The NFL Question | DLS Bonus Episode

He was mentioned as the author of this title while noting his ten New York Times bestselling books.

He's the author of Only God Can Judge Me, The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur, and also season four of his very popular YouTube show, Press Box Chronicles.

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There's Always This Year

Hanif Abdurraqib

Mentioned 2 weeks ago

Le Batard & Friends Presents: Shut Up & Dribble (feat. Jemele Hill & Cari Champion)

The hosts announced that the weekly homework was to read the book "There's Always This Year on Basketball and Ascension" by Hanif AdorRakib, highlighting the author's accolades and mentioning an upcoming quiz.

Okay, so the homework for this week. It's an actual book we're reading. It's called There's Always This Year on Basketball and Ascension. It's by Hanif Ador-Rakib. He's a poet, a MacArthur genius, a finalist for the National Book Award, an Ohio native. And he'll join us on the season finale. There will be a quiz. There will be a quiz.

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The Pride of a Lion

Ron Magill

Mentioned 2 weeks ago

Goodbye, Sergei Bobrovsky. Hello, LeBron James? | Local Hour

Dan mentioned that he was reading The Pride of a Lion and pointed out that the two slices of bacon he was eating were illustrated on page85 of the book.

I happen to be reading The Pride of a Lion and these two slices of bacon were right in the book, right on page 85.

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Jurassic Park

Michael Crichton

Mentioned 3 weeks ago

Pablo Torre Has Questions For The NBA... | Hour 3

They likened a segment of their discussion to a scene from Jurassic Park, describing it as unbelievable and comparing their situation to an island scenario.

This has been an interesting segment to see play out, given the Pulitzer winners here that have been the driving force behind this. It's like that scene in Jurassic Park. This is unbelievable. Brought the two archaeologists in to be on my side, and the only guy that's on my side is a blood-sucking lawyer. Why is Dan on an island?

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Fight Club

Chuck Palahniuk

Mentioned 3 weeks ago

Benny Johnson on Caitlin Clark: "This Is Our George Floyd" | Hour 1

The host mentioned it as the first DVD he ever bought and called it his favorite movie of all time.

Fight Club, the very first DVD I ever bought.

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Clinton in Exile

Carol Felsenthal

Mentioned 3 weeks ago

#BecauseMiami: There's Something About Jeffery Epstein

The hosts noted that a 2008 book by Carol Felsenthal titled Clinton in Exile mentioned Jeffrey Epstein and Philip Levine, highlighting a rare connection between the two within the book's discussion of Clinton's acquaintances.

There was a book published in 2008 by author Carol Felsenthal called Clinton in Exile.

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Winning

Tim S. Grover

Mentioned 4 weeks ago

GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO TRADED TO THE MIAMI HEAT | Local Hour

The hosts referenced the book while discussing the HBO Max series "Winning Time" and used it to cite a Pat Riley quote.

Well, thank you for bringing up Winning Time because it allows me to revisit a Pat Riley quote. Dominique, I don't know if you remember this, but throughout Winning Time, which was done by Adam McKay, Jeff Pearlman's book.

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The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set Hardcover Illustrated edition 2020 June 25

J.R.R. Tolkien

Mentioned 1 month ago

The Future Sports Hierarchy (with Ethan Strauss) + Birthright Citizenship

The host likened the 80s90s Knicks to radioactive green ghost soldiers in Lord of the Rings, saying they needed to join something good before their curse could be lifted.

Ewing and all the other 80s and 90s Knicks are like those radioactive green ghost soldiers in Lord of the Rings who needed to be a part of something good before their curse could be lifted.

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Outliers

Malcolm Gladwell

Mentioned 1 month ago

South Beach Sessions - Mike Birbiglia

He referred to Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers as a possible source for understanding pockets of highachieving people.

I think that it's Malcolm Gladwell's book. Outliers maybe about pockets of people who form, you know, ice skaters, hockey players, and all the variables that create a grouping of people.

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Meet Me in the Bathroom: Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001-2011 Cover

Lizzy Goodman

Meet Me in the Bathroom

Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001-2011

It was mentioned as a great book about the early2000s rock scene that documents the era's altrock culture.

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In fact, there's this great book on the early 2000s rock scene called Meet Me in the Bathroom.

— Episode: Local Hour: The Right Time To Die

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Episode: Local Hour: The Right Time To Die

It was mentioned as a great book about the early2000s rock scene that documents the era's altrock culture.

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In fact, there's this great book on the early 2000s rock scene called Meet Me in the Bathroom.

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Curtis Mitch

The Gospel of Matthew (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)

(A Catholic Bible Commentary on the New Testament by Trusted Catholic Biblical Scholars - CCSS)

Wes Moore also mentioned the biblical Book of Matthew when discussing testing and perseverance.

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I think about, you know, the book of Matthew. Where, you know, where Jesus for 40 days and 40 nights was sent into the wilderness.

— Episode: Governor Wes Moore

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Episode: Governor Wes Moore

Wes Moore also mentioned the biblical Book of Matthew when discussing testing and perseverance.

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I think about, you know, the book of Matthew. Where, you know, where Jesus for 40 days and 40 nights was sent into the wilderness.

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Pat Conroy

The Great Santini

The book was mentioned in a discussion about David Samson buying memorabilia, contrasting with Mike Schur's baseball-related items.

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David Sampson bought sunglasses owned by David Bowie, I believe. And Elton John. Do you have anything like that? Like, so David Sampson bought sunglasses owned by David Bowie, I believe. And Elton Joh...

— Episode: Hour 2: Mike Schur's 2024 Meadowlark Obs...

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Episode: Hour 2: Mike Schur's 2024 Meadowlark Observations

The book was mentioned in a discussion about David Samson buying memorabilia, contrasting with Mike Schur's baseball-related items.

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David Sampson bought sunglasses owned by David Bowie, I believe. And Elton John. Do you have anything like that? Like, so David Sampson bought sunglasses owned by David Bowie, I believe. And Elton John.

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Michelle McNamara

I'll Be Gone in the Dark

One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer

The book was referenced as part of the discussion about the Golden State Killer case, noting that her investigative work was unrelated to the police catching the killer despite the name she popularized.

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someone was like, what about the work of Michelle McNamara? And he was like, Michelle McNamara's work had nothing to do with us catching the Golden State Killer.

— Episode: The Best of SBS: 2025 (ft. Patton Oswalt...

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The book was referenced as part of the discussion about the Golden State Killer case, noting that her investigative work was unrelated to the police catching the killer despite the name she popularized.

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someone was like, what about the work of Michelle McNamara? And he was like, Michelle McNamara's work had nothing to do with us catching the Golden State Killer.

If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood Cover

Gregg Olsen

If You Tell

A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood

The host of the Unbreakable podcast was identified as the author of Unbreakable, a book about turning depression and anxiety into motivation.

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He's the author of the book, Unbreakable, How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety Into Motivation.

— Episode: Hour 2: The Craziest Baseball Stat You'v...

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The host of the Unbreakable podcast was identified as the author of Unbreakable, a book about turning depression and anxiety into motivation.

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He's the author of the book, Unbreakable, How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety Into Motivation.

He's the author of the book, Unbreakable, How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety Into Motivation.

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat: And Other Clinical Tales (Everyman's Library Contemporary Classics Series) Cover

Oliver Sacks

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

And Other Clinical Tales (Everyman's Library Contemporary Classics Series)

The speakers noted that Oliver Sacks had written a book titled The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat about the Capgras syndrome affecting Bill Lawrence's father.

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Oliver Sacks wrote a book about it called The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat.

— Episode: South Beach Sessions - Bill Lawrence

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Episode: South Beach Sessions - Bill Lawrence

The speakers noted that Oliver Sacks had written a book titled The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat about the Capgras syndrome affecting Bill Lawrence's father.

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Oliver Sacks wrote a book about it called The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat.

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James Joyce

Ulysses

The hosts noted that the novel Ulysses had been published, referencing its 1918 release.

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Ulysses was published.

— Episode: Hour 2: Set It and Forget It

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Episode: Hour 2: Set It and Forget It

The hosts noted that the novel Ulysses had been published, referencing its 1918 release.

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Ulysses was published.

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J.R.R. Tolkien

The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, Part 2)

The hosts mentioned watching an outdoor screening of The TwoTowers with a live orchestra playing underneath the film, describing the experience as crazy and memorable.

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I went to an outdoor screening of the Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers with an orchestra playing the music live underneath the movie.

— Episode: The Big Suey: Does The Pope S*** In The...

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Episode: The Big Suey: Does The Pope S*** In The Woods?

The hosts mentioned watching an outdoor screening of The TwoTowers with a live orchestra playing underneath the film, describing the experience as crazy and memorable.

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I went to an outdoor screening of the Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers with an orchestra playing the music live underneath the movie.

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Jose Antonio Vargas

Dear America

Notes of an Undocumented Citizen

The hosts identified the book as a bestseller written by Vargas, noting its focus on his experiences as an undocumented immigrant.

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And he is the author of the bestseller Dear America, Notes of an Undocumented Citizen and the forthcoming book White is Not a Country.

— Episode: Postgame Show: There Is Nothing Illegal...

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Episode: Postgame Show: There Is Nothing Illegal About Bein...

The hosts identified the book as a bestseller written by Vargas, noting its focus on his experiences as an undocumented immigrant.

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And he is the author of the bestseller Dear America, Notes of an Undocumented Citizen and the forthcoming book White is Not a Country.

I will tell the people he is the author of the bestseller, Dear America, Notes of an Undocumented Citizen.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: The Deluxe Hardcover: A Novel Cover

Quentin Tarantino

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

The Deluxe Hardcover

The speakers said they had read the Tarantinoauthored book tied to the film, noting it explored Clint Booth's backstory in detail.

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I read the book that Tarantino put out around Once Upon a Time in Hollywood that really delved into Clint Booth's history.

— Episode: Hour 1: Stugotz's Rental Car Deal

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Episode: Hour 1: Stugotz's Rental Car Deal

The speakers said they had read the Tarantinoauthored book tied to the film, noting it explored Clint Booth's backstory in detail.

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I read the book that Tarantino put out around Once Upon a Time in Hollywood that really delved into Clint Booth's history.

Absalom, Absalom! (Modern Library) Cover

William Faulkner

Absalom, Absalom! (Modern Library)

They said they were introduced to William Faulkner in high school and mentioned his novel Absalom, Absalom! as part of his celebrated works.

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He wrote Absalom, Absalom, um, light in August.

— Episode: South Beach Sessions - Diplo

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Episode: South Beach Sessions - Diplo

They said they were introduced to William Faulkner in high school and mentioned his novel Absalom, Absalom! as part of his celebrated works.

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He wrote Absalom, Absalom, um, light in August.

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Steve Hely

How I Became a Famous Novelist

Steve Hely was introduced as the author of the awardwinning book and it was noted that his book was being promoted for a NewYorkTimes bestseller push.

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He's the author of the award winning book, How I Became a Famous Novelist.

— Episode: Hour 1: Reacting To Mack Brown's Firing...

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Episode: Hour 1: Reacting To Mack Brown's Firing And Weight...

Steve Hely was introduced as the author of the awardwinning book and it was noted that his book was being promoted for a NewYorkTimes bestseller push.

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He's the author of the award winning book, How I Became a Famous Novelist.

Steve Hely, Stugatz, is going to help us get your book on the New York Times bestseller list.

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George V. Higgins

The Friends of Eddie Coyle

The hosts noted that the phrase they were discussing originated from early70s novels, citing this title as an example.

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They did a deep dive on it, and they found it in early 70s novels. The Friends of Eddie Coyle and No Bugles, No Drums.

— Episode: Local Hour: Juan Soto Record-Breaking Co...

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The hosts noted that the phrase they were discussing originated from early70s novels, citing this title as an example.

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They did a deep dive on it, and they found it in early 70s novels. The Friends of Eddie Coyle and No Bugles, No Drums.

The Prince and the Pauper (Signet Classics) Cover

Mark Twain

The Prince and the Pauper (Signet Classics)

The hosts referenced the classic novel as an analogy for swapping roles between a wealthy prince and a pauper.

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Separated at birth. And then they switch places, right? And the unhoused one becomes the prince and the prince one has to live amongst the people, right? A pauper.

— Episode: Local Hour: The Official Rules of Using...

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Episode: Local Hour: The Official Rules of Using Towels

The hosts referenced the classic novel as an analogy for swapping roles between a wealthy prince and a pauper.

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Separated at birth. And then they switch places, right? And the unhoused one becomes the prince and the prince one has to live amongst the people, right? A pauper.

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Stormy Daniels

Full Disclosure

Stormy Daniels said she wrote the book Full Disclosure in 2018, noting that it taught her two lessons: many people don't read, and publishers wanted to cut many of her compiled stories. She also mentioned that Donald Trump appeared briefly in a short celebrity chapter that the publishers expanded into a whole book.

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I wrote a book called Full Disclosure in 2018 and it taught me two things. One, that a lot of people don't read. And two, the publishers really wanted to cut out a lot of the stories...

— Episode: Postgame Show: Stormy Daniels with Ricky...

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Episode: Postgame Show: Stormy Daniels with Ricky Williams

Stormy Daniels said she wrote the book Full Disclosure in 2018, noting that it taught her two lessons: many people don't read, and publishers wanted to cut many of her compiled stories. She also mentioned that Donald Trump appeared briefly in a short celebrity chapter that the publishers expanded into a whole book.

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I wrote a book called Full Disclosure in 2018 and it taught me two things. One, that a lot of people don't read. And two, the publishers really wanted to cut out a lot of the stories that I'd been compiling over years.

And originally Donald Trump was in that book. He was just in a chapter about celebrities. He was like two pages.

And somehow the publishers managed to create an entire book out of the worst 90 seconds of my life.

Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection (Boxed Set): Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 1; Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 2; ... Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 4 Cover

Hugh Lofting

Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection (Boxed Set)

Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 1; Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 2; ... Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 4

The hosts referenced Doctor Dolittle while discussing the idea of communicating with animals, noting it as a classic example of animal language ability.

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Trying to think of how you would prove it. The same way they did in Dr. Doolittle.

— Episode: The Big Suey: Dan Reveals a Secret About...

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Episode: The Big Suey: Dan Reveals a Secret About the Grid...

The hosts referenced Doctor Dolittle while discussing the idea of communicating with animals, noting it as a classic example of animal language ability.

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Trying to think of how you would prove it. The same way they did in Dr. Doolittle.

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Robert Frost

The Road Not Taken

The poem was referenced when discussing how Chris Bosh might reflect on not choosing the New York Knicks during his free agency decision.

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You know, when I think of The Road Not Taken, Robert Frost's great poem about a man who makes the decision, the road that will travel down.

— Episode: PTFO - We Found the Secret Tape the Knic...

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The poem was referenced when discussing how Chris Bosh might reflect on not choosing the New York Knicks during his free agency decision.

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You know, when I think of The Road Not Taken, Robert Frost's great poem about a man who makes the decision, the road that will travel down.

I think of that Robert Frost poem, The Road Not Taken, about someone who doesn't take the big road.

Sherlock Holmes -- Sheet Music Selections from the Warner Bros. Pictures Soundtracks: Sherlock Holmes and Sherlock Holmes - A Game of Shadows Cover

Hans Zimmer

Sherlock Holmes -- Sheet Music Selections from the Warner Bros. Pictures Soundtracks

Sherlock Holmes and Sherlock Holmes - A Game of Shadows

Tony expressed excitement about creating his own version of the book Game of Shadows, saying it would expose the scandal dramatically.

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I can't wait for Tony's version of Game of Shadows; he's gonna write the book that's gonna blow this thing out.

— Episode: The Big Suey: We're Still Gata Dathering

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Episode: The Big Suey: We're Still Gata Dathering

Tony expressed excitement about creating his own version of the book Game of Shadows, saying it would expose the scandal dramatically.

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I can't wait for Tony's version of Game of Shadows; he's gonna write the book that's gonna blow this thing out.

Nine Days: a college hockey romance (Unfrozen Four Book 1) Cover

Joelina Falk

Nine Days

a college hockey romance (Unfrozen Four Book 1)

The title was cited alongside other books that were ahead of Stugotz's record on the bestseller rankings.

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Still trailing the Backyard Bird Chronicles, Hockey Romance, and How to Survive a Freaking Bear Attack.

— Episode: Local Hour: The Path To The Best Sellers...

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Episode: Local Hour: The Path To The Best Sellers List

The title was cited alongside other books that were ahead of Stugotz's record on the bestseller rankings.

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Still trailing the Backyard Bird Chronicles, Hockey Romance, and How to Survive a Freaking Bear Attack.

Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West Cover

Andrew Wilson

Remaking the World

How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West

The hosts referenced the book "1776" while discussing historic upsets and notable events.

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1776 for one.

— Episode: Local Hour: The Spin Room

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Episode: Local Hour: The Spin Room

The hosts referenced the book "1776" while discussing historic upsets and notable events.

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1776 for one.

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