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The Personal Librarian
A GMA Book Club Pick
The hosts highlighted the title as a popular historical‑fiction work about J.P. Morgan's personal librarian, noting its compelling story and rapid readability. One host called it amazing and mentioned finishing it in just two days, while the other pointed out its high Goodreads rating and frequent presence in airports, indicating strong enthusiasm for the book.
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Episode: S4 Ep150: Ship Happens: Monday, August 23rd, 2021
They described the historicalfiction novel about J.P. Morgan's personal librarian, noting its popularity and that they read it in two days.
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I read The Personal Librarian which has been like very popular. It's a historical fiction book about J.P. Morgan's personal librarian. The book was amazing and the story of Belle da Costa Greene is an amazing story and I read it in like two days.
Episode: S4 Ep148: The Anti-Bucolic Nature of Our Lives: Th...
They said they had started reading it and described it as a historicalfiction novel about J.P. Morgan's personal librarian.
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I actually started a new book last night... I just started The Personal Librarian. It's historical fiction and I saw it at every airport... it has 4.12 on Goodreads and it's about J.P. Morgan's personal librarian.
American Duchess
A Novel of Consuelo Vanderbilt (LARGE PRINT)
The hosts highlighted the book for its intriguing historical detail about the Duke of Marlborough's dog breeding at Blenheim Palace, and they recommended it to listeners who enjoyed shows like Downton Abbey. They described it as a compelling heroine‑driven story that would appeal to fans of period dramas. Their tone was enthusiastic, indicating a strong endorsement.
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Episode: S4 Ep100: Hot Du Summer: Friday, June 4th, 2021
They shared a fun fact from the book about the Duke of Marlborough's dog breeding at Blenheim Palace.
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I just want to share one interesting fact from the book that we read, American Duchess, because she marries the Duke of Marlborough who lives at Blenheim Palace. The Duke's second wife is breeding cavaliers at the palace.
Episode: S4 Ep98: Claudia Explains It All: Wednesday, June...
They suggested it for fans of Downton Abbey and identified the title as American Duchess by Karen Harper.
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If you like Downton Abbey, it's just so good. If you like to codename Helene like following a real heroine. I love heroine. I know you do. I know you do. You're gonna love this book. It's called American Duchess by Karen Harper.
The Queen's Fortune
A Novel of Desiree, Napoleon, and the Dynasty That Outlasted the Empire
They described it as an amazing historicalfiction story and recommended it to listeners who enjoy that genre.
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It's just an amazing story called The Queen's Fortune. I recommend it to those who are into historical fiction.
— Episode: S4 Ep67: London McCallister: The Morning...
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They described it as an amazing historicalfiction story and recommended it to listeners who enjoy that genre.
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It's just an amazing story called The Queen's Fortune. I recommend it to those who are into historical fiction.
Episode: S4 Ep66: Two Truths and A Lie: Monday, April 12th,...
They noted that they were almost finished reading the book, saying it had taken a turn and gotten good around the 70 percent mark.
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I'm almost done with the book that I'm reading called The Queen's Fortune and it just took a turn. It just got good at 70 percent so I'll keep you guys abreast.
The Last Mrs. Parrish
A Reese's Book Club Pick
They mentioned possibly finishing Mrs. Parish later, noting it as another book they had bought for future reading.
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Maybe I'll finish Mrs. Parish, like if I'm bored on the beach once. Now I have two books in the future that I will at some point in my life complete.
— Episode: S4 Ep23: That's OUR Show: Wednesday, Feb...
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Episode: S4 Ep23: That's OUR Show: Wednesday, February 3rd,...
They mentioned possibly finishing Mrs. Parish later, noting it as another book they had bought for future reading.
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Maybe I'll finish Mrs. Parish, like if I'm bored on the beach once. Now I have two books in the future that I will at some point in my life complete.
Episode: S4 Ep204: Pete Asked Kim To The Prom: Friday, Nove...
They recalled not finishing this novel and speculated they might have bought it earlier on a shared Kindle account.
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I never gave into that one. I mean I guess that's it. Even though I remember I didn't finish um The Last Mrs. Parrish. I remember you didn't finish that.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
The hosts mentioned reading and recapping V.E. Schwab's novel "Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" as the book of the month.
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Invisible Life of Addie LaRue was the book we read this month. We're recapping it.
— Episode: S3 Ep202: Robert Flatts: Thursday, Decem...
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Episode: S3 Ep202: Robert Flatts: Thursday, December 10th,...
The hosts mentioned reading and recapping V.E. Schwab's novel "Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" as the book of the month.
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Invisible Life of Addie LaRue was the book we read this month. We're recapping it.
Episode: S3 Ep196: Press Play: Wednesday, December 2nd, 202...
They said they would read it next and praised it as wellwritten and enjoyable.
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after I finish The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab the new Redheads book which is so good it's so well written and like it you know
A Slow Fire Burning
A Novel
The hosts recapped the novel and noted it would be released on Thursday.
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We recapped A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins. It drops on Thursday.
— Episode: S4 Ep175: Instagram Was Down But Our Spi...
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The hosts recapped the novel and noted it would be released on Thursday.
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We recapped A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins. It drops on Thursday.
Episode: S4 Ep174: See A Lizard, Send A Lizard: Monday, Oct...
They read this book as their first thriller and powerread it all night, skipping TV to finish it.
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The book we read is A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins. She's the same author who wrote Girl on the Train. You ever see that movie? Emily Blunt. Oh yeah. I didn't see the movie but I read the book. This is our first thriller.
The Kitchen Front
A Novel
They said the book was a light historicalfiction novel with a food twist that included recipes and reminded them of The Great British Baking Show mixed with Downton Abbey.
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It's a little historical fiction with a food twist. There's like recipes. It's really interesting. It's reminding me of the Great British Baking Show plus Downton Abbey.
— Episode: S4 Ep189: The Opposite of Yesterday's St...
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They said the book was a light historicalfiction novel with a food twist that included recipes and reminded them of The Great British Baking Show mixed with Downton Abbey.
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It's a little historical fiction with a food twist. There's like recipes. It's really interesting. It's reminding me of the Great British Baking Show plus Downton Abbey.
There's like recipes. It's really interesting. It's reminding me of the Great British Baking Show plus Downton Abbey.
Episode: S4 Ep190: High School Musical 4: Monday, November...
They said the book was a historicalfiction work featuring many strong female characters and that they would share their opinions on it.
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I just finished The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan is a historical fiction book with a lot of strong female characters and I have a lot to say about the book so I'm gonna save my opinions now Sharpay we're working sorry my social
Frank Herbert's Dune Saga 3-Book Deluxe Hardcover Boxed Set
Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune
The classic scifi novel Dune was named among the titles being turned into movies or series.
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Dune by Frank Herbert.
— Episode: S4 Ep120: Swimming in The Suez: Thursday...
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The classic scifi novel Dune was named among the titles being turned into movies or series.
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Dune by Frank Herbert.
Every Body Should Know This, Just Breathe Mastering Breathwork, The Cancer Code 3 Books Collection Set
Claudia mentioned that her New York Times bestseller was a book titled Breathe (or Breath), noting it felt like poetic justice.
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The fact that I made the New York Times bestsellers list is a miracle. But the fact that I was on top of a book called Breathe or Breath. Breath.
— Episode: S4 Ep24: Number 12: Thursday, February 4...
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Episode: S4 Ep24: Number 12: Thursday, February 4th, 2021
Claudia mentioned that her New York Times bestseller was a book titled Breathe (or Breath), noting it felt like poetic justice.
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The fact that I made the New York Times bestsellers list is a miracle. But the fact that I was on top of a book called Breathe or Breath. Breath.
Red, White & Royal Blue
Collector's Edition
This book was recommended to the host, who noted that it had been frequently suggested elsewhere.
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You know what? I've gotten recommended that a bunch of times.
— Episode: S4 Ep213: Justice Smollett: Friday, Dece...
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Episode: S4 Ep213: Justice Smollett: Friday, December 10th,...
This book was recommended to the host, who noted that it had been frequently suggested elsewhere.
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You know what? I've gotten recommended that a bunch of times.
The Anxious Generation
How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
Jonathan Haidt, who discusses how the internet affects people spiritually, was mentioned as a contributor to The Free Press, focusing on themes like being anti-helicopter parent.
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Jonathan Haidt is a contributor.
— Episode: How Suzy Seas It with Suzy Weiss: Monday...
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Episode: How Suzy Seas It with Suzy Weiss: Monday, November...
Jonathan Haidt, who discusses how the internet affects people spiritually, was mentioned as a contributor to The Free Press, focusing on themes like being anti-helicopter parent.
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Jonathan Haidt is a contributor.
One of Us Is Lying (TV Series Tie-In Edition)
The show promoted the Peacock adaptation, describing the series as based on the numberone NewYorkTimes bestseller.
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Follow the story based on the number one New York Times bestseller, One of Us is Lying, now an original Peacock show.
— Episode: S4 Ep179: Easy on Me Challenge: Friday,...
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Episode: S4 Ep179: Easy on Me Challenge: Friday, October 15...
The show promoted the Peacock adaptation, describing the series as based on the numberone NewYorkTimes bestseller.
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Follow the story based on the number one New York Times bestseller, One of Us is Lying, now an original Peacock show.
Love & Marriage
The Love Story of Nancy & Frank
They said they had more time to finish the book Love Story.
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Yeah, I have more time to finish Love Story.
— Episode: The Hairspray Rabbit Hole: Thursday, Feb...
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Episode: The Hairspray Rabbit Hole: Thursday, February 19th...
They said they had more time to finish the book Love Story.
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Yeah, I have more time to finish Love Story.
The Silent Patient
The host mentioned that everyone kept recommending The Silent Patient, noting they had read it a year and a half ago but did not enjoy it at the time.
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Everyone keeps telling me to read The Silent Patient. I'm like, I read it a year and a half ago and I didn't even like it.
— Episode: S4 Ep137: Before The Treatise: Monday, A...
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Episode: S4 Ep137: Before The Treatise: Monday, August 2nd,...
The host mentioned that everyone kept recommending The Silent Patient, noting they had read it a year and a half ago but did not enjoy it at the time.
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Everyone keeps telling me to read The Silent Patient. I'm like, I read it a year and a half ago and I didn't even like it.
Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set
Books 1-7 (Slipcase)
The hosts recalled a story about a camp where a bunk mate named Ben stole a copy of Harry Potter.
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about another situation at camp where one of his bunk mates was named Ben and he stole his copy of Harry Potter
— Episode: S3 Ep94: Megan Fox Kelly with Loren Gray...
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The hosts recalled a story about a camp where a bunk mate named Ben stole a copy of Harry Potter.
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about another situation at camp where one of his bunk mates was named Ben and he stole his copy of Harry Potter
Lord of the Flies (Penguin Drop Caps)
The hosts mentioned this classic novel while brainstorming book ideas.
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What about To Kill a Mockingbird or Lord of the Flies?
— Episode: S4 Ep41: The Women Tell Nothing with Dom...
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The hosts mentioned this classic novel while brainstorming book ideas.
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What about To Kill a Mockingbird or Lord of the Flies?
Hunger Games 4-Book Hardcover Box Set (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes)
They noted that the Hunger Games prequel sold over 500,000 copies in its debut week, was released the previous Tuesday, and was available in print, ebook and audio formats, with paperback, hardcover and Kindle editions priced differently.
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Suzanne Collins' new book, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, released last Tuesday, reintroduces readers to the world of Pan Am.
— Episode: S3 Ep98: Some Boooook News: Thursday, Ma...
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Episode: S3 Ep98: Some Boooook News: Thursday, May 28th, 20...
They noted that the Hunger Games prequel sold over 500,000 copies in its debut week, was released the previous Tuesday, and was available in print, ebook and audio formats, with paperback, hardcover and Kindle editions priced differently.
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Suzanne Collins' new book, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, released last Tuesday, reintroduces readers to the world of Pan Am.
A decade after the Hungry Series had apparently ended, readers were clearly ready for more. The new Suzanne Collins book sold more than 500,000 copies last week, even as many of the country's bookstores were closed or offering limited service because of the coronavirus pandemic. The total includes print, e-books, and audio books, according to the publisher Scholastic.
How much does the book cost? It depends if you're Kindle or hardcover or paperback. A Kindle's about $11, $12, but a hardcover's, like, $30.
And then a hardcover's, like $30. So what's the middle of that? Say, like, $18. Are you trying to figure out how much money she made? That's $9 million.
The Lord of the Rings Illustrated (Tolkien Illustrated Editions)
Lord of the Rings was briefly mentioned as a classic book series.
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Lord of the Rings.
— Episode: S4 Ep120: Swimming in The Suez: Thursday...
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Episode: S4 Ep120: Swimming in The Suez: Thursday, July 8th...
Lord of the Rings was briefly mentioned as a classic book series.
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Lord of the Rings.
George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series)
A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons
The hosts referenced the "Game of Thrones" book as an example of literature that has been turned into a TV series.
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Game of Thrones book.
— Episode: S4 Ep34: In Our Own Little Corner with N...
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Episode: S4 Ep34: In Our Own Little Corner with Norma Kamal...
The hosts referenced the "Game of Thrones" book as an example of literature that has been turned into a TV series.
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Game of Thrones book.
One Day. David Nicholls
They mentioned reading the entire "One Day" book in a short period.
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I read all three books in Actually One Day.
— Episode: S4 Ep181: All The Fall Tings: Tuesday, O...
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They mentioned reading the entire "One Day" book in a short period.
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I read all three books in Actually One Day.
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