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Welcome to The Viall Files, your go-to podcast for all things dating, relationships, pop culture, and Reality Television! Join Nick Viall, Natalie Joy, and the Household as they dive into the intricacies of love and life, all while keeping you updated on the latest in reality TV and celebrity news....

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The Notebook

Nicholas Sparks

Mentioned 4 months ago

E1084 - We're Having Girls!! Plus, Traitors w/ Natalie, Bachelorette Men, Danae Hays, Love Is Blind & RHOBH

They noted that a man on the show listed The Notebook as a favorite book in his fun facts.

There is one man, by the way, on this list whose fun fact is that he loves The Notebook. So I thought of you when that happened.

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The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ (An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon) cover

The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ (An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon)

Jun Joseph Smith

Mentioned 4 months ago

E1084 - We're Having Girls!! Plus, Traitors w/ Natalie, Bachelorette Men, Danae Hays, Love Is Blind & RHOBH

They enthusiastically praised The Book of Mormon, repeatedly exclaiming love for it.

The Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon. Oh, I love that. The Book of Mormon. I wish I came up with that. That is smart.

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Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model: The Untold Story Behind the Glamour, Drama, and Legacy of a Reality TV Icon cover

Reality Check

Jonathan M. Carter

Mentioned 5 months ago

ANTM w/ Jay Manuel, RHOP w/ Monique Samuels, Love Is Blind w/ Ashley and Summer House

Jay Manuel discussed his involvement in the documentary, noting that he felt safe participating because the directors, Moore and Daniel, were known for their journalistic integrity. He found watching the finished documentary more emotional than doing the interviews, especially seeing Shandy's story play out, which made him cry.

I'm that person who knows everybody who works on docs. And I was already a fan of all their work. And I was waiting for Manhunt Osama bin Laden to come out. So I thought, oh my God, these people are known for their journalistic integrity. So I already felt safe in that moment.

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Wuthering Heights

Emily Brontë

Mentioned 5 months ago

Nigel Barker Talks America's Next Top Model Doc, Love Is Blind with Kevan, Traitors and RHOBH

The hosts said the novel was very different from the movie, describing it as more traumatic, not uplifting, and mentally and emotionally abusive.

I can tell you without seeing the film or having read the book and know nothing about it.

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It Ends with Us: Special Collector's Edition: A Novel (It Ends with Us) cover

It Ends with Us

Colleen Hoover

Mentioned 5 months ago

Traitors w/ Yam Yam and Sandra, Baldoni News, Grammy's, RHOP, RHOBH & Vacation Recap

They mentioned the novel while discussing recent productions, noting they had seen it.

I think we were very also just like present because we've never really taken a trip, like just the three of us and like fully unplugged ... I've seen It Ends With Us, but other productions as well.

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Memoirs of a Geisha

Arthur Golden

Mentioned 5 months ago

Valley Persian Style w/ Reza Farahan, Beckham Drama, Jenny Slate and Justin Baldoni, RHOSLC & RHOP

Reza described the memoir as covering his life from birth through his experiences on Valley Persian Style, with the release slated for April 7 and preorders available.

I have a book coming out. I want to plug it. I have a new memoir. It's called Memoirs of a Geisha.

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Laura Numeroff

Mentioned 6 months ago

E1066 - Going Deeper with Angie Katsanevas

The speakers referenced the children's book as a metaphor, saying the cast member gave her "one little crumb," likening the situation to the story where giving a mouse a cookie leads to a chain of requests.

the book, if you give a mouse a cookie, like she, you know, gave her one little crumb.

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Your Roots Don't Define You: A Motivational Guide to Self Esteem and Personal Transformation cover

Your Roots Don't Define You

Chris Appleton

Mentioned 6 months ago

E1062 - Going Deeper with Chris Appleton

Chris Appleton discussed his forthcoming memoir about overcoming a difficult past and redefining his identity, noting its personal and therapeutic significance.

You have your new book coming out, Your Roots Don't Define You, which first question, I always get fascinated as someone who wrote a book a while back, but I love the title of this.

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Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday: And Other Advice on Love, Sex, and Dating cover

Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday

Nick Viall

Mentioned 6 months ago

E1056 Ask Nick - My Dad Lies About Me Online

Nick mentioned his own book while advising a caller, noting a chapter on chemistry and compatibility that related to the caller's situation.

I don't know what I'm reading... I think maybe my book is called Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday. It was sitting right here in front of you, so I figured I'd bring it out. There's a chapter about chemistry and compatibility that I think would resonate with you.

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Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection: The Cat in the Hat; One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish; Green Eggs and Ham; Hop on Pop; Fox in Socks cover

Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection

Dr. Seuss

Mentioned 6 months ago

E1052 - Housewives Impressions and Hot Takes w/ Miguel Luciano, RHOBH, Southern Charm and Holiday Plans

They cited Dr. Seuss's iconic rhyming book as another example of a familiar children's story.

The Cat in the Hat.

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Goodnight Moon

Margaret Wise Brown

Mentioned 6 months ago

E1052 - Housewives Impressions and Hot Takes w/ Miguel Luciano, RHOBH, Southern Charm and Holiday Plans

The hosts mentioned the classic bedtime picture book as an example of a children's book they imagined reading aloud.

Goodnight Moon.

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The Giving Tree

Shel Silverstein

Mentioned 6 months ago

E1052 - Housewives Impressions and Hot Takes w/ Miguel Luciano, RHOBH, Southern Charm and Holiday Plans

They referenced it as another beloved children's title, mentioning it alongside Goodnight Moon.

Or The Giving Tree by Shal Silverstein. The Giving Tree.

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Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday: And Other Advice on Love, Sex, and Dating Cover

Nick Viall

Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday

And Other Advice on Love, Sex, and Dating

Nick Viall promoted his upcoming relationship advice book, urging listeners to preorder it and suggesting it could help them avoid common postbreakup mistakes.

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Why don't we remind the people to presave your book so that one day you too could have a wedding, Miss Elaborate. Yes, please play over to my book so I want to can have a wedding like Sarah and Wells.

— Episode: E465 Going Deeper with Ellie Zeiler - Br...

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Nick Viall promoted his upcoming relationship advice book, urging listeners to preorder it and suggesting it could help them avoid common postbreakup mistakes.

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Why don't we remind the people to presave your book so that one day you too could have a wedding, Miss Elaborate. Yes, please play over to my book so I want to can have a wedding like Sarah and Wells.

I want us, me and my audience to be on the NewYork Times best selling list. That would be lovely. I think it's a pretty good book that I think will help people.

Fifty Shades Of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy (Fifty Shades of Grey Series, 1) Cover

E L James

Fifty Shades Of Grey

Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy (Fifty Shades of Grey Series, 1)

They said the contestant looked like he had watched50ShadesofGrey and taken notes.

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He looks like he watched 50 Shades of Gray and took notes.

— Episode: E443 Bachelorette Men Bios Part 2 w/ Eil...

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Episode: E443 Bachelorette Men Bios Part 2 w/ Eilise Guilfo...

They said the contestant looked like he had watched50ShadesofGrey and taken notes.

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He looks like he watched 50 Shades of Gray and took notes.

Choices: To the Hills and Back Again Cover

Audrina Patridge

Choices

To the Hills and Back Again

Audrina promoted the upcoming release of her book Choices to the Hills and Back Again, set to launch on July 26th.

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my book, Choices to the Hills and Back Again, that comes out July 26th, but you can go on my- Can preorder now? You can preorder now.

— Episode: E441 Going Deeper with Audrina Patridge...

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Episode: E441 Going Deeper with Audrina Patridge - Plus Hot...

Audrina promoted the upcoming release of her book Choices to the Hills and Back Again, set to launch on July 26th.

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my book, Choices to the Hills and Back Again, that comes out July 26th, but you can go on my- Can preorder now? You can preorder now.

Happy People Are Annoying: A Candid Coming-of-Age Memoir of Redemption and Self-Awareness Cover

Josh Peck

Happy People Are Annoying

A Candid Coming-of-Age Memoir of Redemption and Self-Awareness

Nick announced that his new book titled "Even Happy People Are Annoying" was forthcoming, repeating the title a few times during the episode.

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You have a new book coming out. It's called Even Happy People Are Annoying. Happy People Are Annoying. Happy People. Not even just happy people.

— Episode: E423 Going Deeper - Josh Peck, Game Nigh...

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Nick announced that his new book titled "Even Happy People Are Annoying" was forthcoming, repeating the title a few times during the episode.

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You have a new book coming out. It's called Even Happy People Are Annoying. Happy People Are Annoying. Happy People. Not even just happy people.

I have a new book out called happy. People are annoying, which you can find anywhere you find books. Happy People Are Annoying.

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J. J. Hunter

Infinite Justice

It was described as a challenging novel that the speaker admitted they had been unable to finish reading.

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I would not say she's the only person who could read that book. There are tons of people who could read that book. I think she can read that book. And if you know what the book Infinite Justic...

— Episode: E414 Going Deeper with Clayton and Susie...

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Episode: E414 Going Deeper with Clayton and Susie plus Matt...

It was described as a challenging novel that the speaker admitted they had been unable to finish reading.

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I would not say she's the only person who could read that book. There are tons of people who could read that book. I think she can read that book. And if you know what the book Infinite Justice is, it's by David Foster Wallace. It's a hell of a book to read. I already know I can't read it.

Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday: And Other Advice on Love, Sex, and Dating Cover

Nick Viall

Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday

And Other Advice on Love, Sex, and Dating

Nick announced his newly released paperback, describing it as a funny, easytoread breakup guide that makes a good gift for friends going through a split.

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My book is now available for presale called don't text your ex. Happy birthday. I honestly, I think it's good.

— Episode: E399 Going Deeper – Chris Olsen

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Episode: E399 Going Deeper – Chris Olsen

Nick announced his newly released paperback, describing it as a funny, easytoread breakup guide that makes a good gift for friends going through a split.

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My book is now available for presale called don't text your ex. Happy birthday. I honestly, I think it's good.

I didn't write it for a money grab; I actually wrote it for people who have been following my questions with Nick series. It's easy to read and a little funny.

It's a great breakup book, an awesome gift, and a good gift for your friends who need a little help after a breakup.

Some anecdotes in there, some stories, it's pretty good. If you want to order it, that would be amazing.

It's an easy to read, a little funny breakup book that I think people will enjoy.

God Bless My Senior Moments Cover

Karen O'Connor

God Bless My Senior Moments

The hosts noted that Hannah Brown referenced Peter Weber in her book, mentioning how they hooked up.

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We all remember that Hannah talked about one Mr. Peter Weber in her book, God Bless This Mass, how they hooked up.

— Episode: E385 Bachelor Recap With Mariel Molino

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Episode: E385 Bachelor Recap With Mariel Molino

The hosts noted that Hannah Brown referenced Peter Weber in her book, mentioning how they hooked up.

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We all remember that Hannah talked about one Mr. Peter Weber in her book, God Bless This Mass, how they hooked up.

Together: A First Conversation About Love Cover

Megan Madison

Together

A First Conversation About Love

The host referenced the book as containing insight on loneliness, mentioning that Vivek Murthy discussed the issue in his acclaimed work.

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Vivek says this in his incredible book called Together

— Episode: E371 Mediation Premiere with Naz Perez

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Episode: E371 Mediation Premiere with Naz Perez

The host referenced the book as containing insight on loneliness, mentioning that Vivek Murthy discussed the issue in his acclaimed work.

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Vivek says this in his incredible book called Together

The Top 100 Dreams: The Dreams That We All Have and What They Really Mean Cover

Ian Wallace

The Top 100 Dreams

The Dreams That We All Have and What They Really Mean

Ian said the book listed the 100 most common dreams from around the world and explained what they really mean.

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The first one is called The Top 100 Dreams, uh, the dreams we all have and what they really mean. And it's those 100 dreams from around the world.

— Episode: E357 Ian Wallace - Dreams: The Ultimate...

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Episode: E357 Ian Wallace - Dreams: The Ultimate Self-Portr...

Ian said the book listed the 100 most common dreams from around the world and explained what they really mean.

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The first one is called The Top 100 Dreams, uh, the dreams we all have and what they really mean. And it's those 100 dreams from around the world.

The Dream Dictionary from A to Z [Revised edition]: The Ultimate A–Z to Interpret the Secrets of Your Dreams Cover

Theresa Cheung

The Dream Dictionary from A to Z [Revised edition]

The Ultimate A–Z to Interpret the Secrets of Your Dreams

Ian described it as a complete AtoZ dictionary of dreams containing over 12,000 dream images with brief statements for each.

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There's also a complete A to Z dictionary of dreams, which describes that dream connection process I spoke about and has over 12,000 dream images in there.

— Episode: E357 Ian Wallace - Dreams: The Ultimate...

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Ian described it as a complete AtoZ dictionary of dreams containing over 12,000 dream images with brief statements for each.

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There's also a complete A to Z dictionary of dreams, which describes that dream connection process I spoke about and has over 12,000 dream images in there.

Decode Your Dreams: Unlock your unconscious and transform your waking life Cover

Ian Wallace

Decode Your Dreams

Unlock your unconscious and transform your waking life

Ian said the book, released December28, is a coffeetable style volume that poetically covers the most common dream themes and shows how to put those dreams into action.

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December the 28th is my latest book, which is called Decode Your Dreams. And it's just got a really beautifully put together book. Very sort of book you'd have on a coffee table and i...

— Episode: E357 Ian Wallace - Dreams: The Ultimate...

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Ian said the book, released December28, is a coffeetable style volume that poetically covers the most common dream themes and shows how to put those dreams into action.

"

December the 28th is my latest book, which is called Decode Your Dreams. And it's just got a really beautifully put together book. Very sort of book you'd have on a coffee table and it just, um, really nicely and quite poetically talks about the most common dreams, things like love and sex, relationships and family, work and career, a brief description of the dream, what the dream means, and most importantly how you put that dream into action.

Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians Cover

Amber Cantorna-Wylde

Unashamed

A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians

Ben Higgins mentioned that he had sent a copy of the book to help a friend with coming out in a Christian setting.

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Ben Higgins was like, I reached out to you and fully sent you a book that was like how to come out in a Christian environment like was trying to help you.

— Episode: E356 Bachelorette Recap With Rod Thill

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Episode: E356 Bachelorette Recap With Rod Thill

Ben Higgins mentioned that he had sent a copy of the book to help a friend with coming out in a Christian setting.

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Ben Higgins was like, I reached out to you and fully sent you a book that was like how to come out in a Christian environment like was trying to help you.

My Day As Introvert: I'm introvert Cover

I EMM

My Day As Introvert

I'm introvert

The host said the book helped them recognize and accept their introverted traits after years of dismissing them.

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We had Susan K in our podcast who wrote the book, I'm Being an Introvert. It was something that for the longest time in my life, the introverted aspects that I had, I would dismiss or when people woul...

— Episode: E322 Amelie Zilber - Substance Comes Fr...

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Episode: E322 Amelie Zilber - Substance Comes From Within

The host said the book helped them recognize and accept their introverted traits after years of dismissing them.

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We had Susan K in our podcast who wrote the book, I'm Being an Introvert. It was something that for the longest time in my life, the introverted aspects that I had, I would dismiss or when people would be like, oh, you're a little bit of an introvert. I'd be like, no, I'm not. I'd get very defensive about that.

Full Metal Jacket Cover

Stanley Kubrick

Full Metal Jacket

The hosts referenced the novel while discussing relationship breakdowns, noting it illustrated a failure to communicate.

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You ever see Full Metal Jacket? I have. What we have here is a failure to communicate.

— Episode: E316 Michael Allio Tells All

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Episode: E316 Michael Allio Tells All

The hosts referenced the novel while discussing relationship breakdowns, noting it illustrated a failure to communicate.

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You ever see Full Metal Jacket? I have. What we have here is a failure to communicate.

The Actor's Art and Craft: William Esper Teaches the Meisner Technique Cover

William Esper

The Actor's Art and Craft

William Esper Teaches the Meisner Technique

Greg said the book was incredible and helped him break down many personal walls while he was attending acting school.

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I had to read this book, The William Esper Studio. It was incredible book. And, you know, when going there, it broke down a lot of walls of mine. A lot of insecurities.

— Episode: E304 Greg Grippo Tells All

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Episode: E304 Greg Grippo Tells All

Greg said the book was incredible and helped him break down many personal walls while he was attending acting school.

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I had to read this book, The William Esper Studio. It was incredible book. And, you know, when going there, it broke down a lot of walls of mine. A lot of insecurities.

Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades of Grey Series, 2) Cover

E L James

Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades of Grey Series, 2)

The hosts noted that the novel was written by a woman, referencing its authorship in the context of discussing other media.

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50 Shades of Grey was written by a woman.

— Episode: E300 Missi Pyle - Sex & Life While Talki...

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Episode: E300 Missi Pyle - Sex & Life While Talking “Sex/Li...

The hosts noted that the novel was written by a woman, referencing its authorship in the context of discussing other media.

"

50 Shades of Grey was written by a woman.

Y: The Last Man, Book 1, Deluxe Edition Cover

Brian K. Vaughan

Y

The Last Man, Book 1, Deluxe Edition

Missy mentioned she has a show on FX titled "Why the Last Man" that is based on a graphic novel, describing its premise about a world where only one cis man and his monkey survive.

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I have a show coming out on FX called whY the last man ... it's based on a graphic novel where everYthing with a Y chromosome dies in one daY...

— Episode: E300 Missi Pyle - Sex & Life While Talki...

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Episode: E300 Missi Pyle - Sex & Life While Talking “Sex/Li...

Missy mentioned she has a show on FX titled "Why the Last Man" that is based on a graphic novel, describing its premise about a world where only one cis man and his monkey survive.

"

I have a show coming out on FX called whY the last man ... it's based on a graphic novel where everYthing with a Y chromosome dies in one daY ...

Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades of Grey Series, 2) Cover

E L James

Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades of Grey Series, 2)

The hosts referenced the novel as a comparison for the fantasy suite, suggesting it might be like "50 shades" in tone.

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maybe the fantasy suite will be like 50 shades like he's going to pull out a key and be like, I have a hobby and you should know about it.

— Episode: E299 The Bachelorette Recap With Wells A...

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Episode: E299 The Bachelorette Recap With Wells Adams

The hosts referenced the novel as a comparison for the fantasy suite, suggesting it might be like "50 shades" in tone.

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maybe the fantasy suite will be like 50 shades like he's going to pull out a key and be like, I have a hobby and you should know about it.

Empowered to Love: Discovering Your God-Given Power to Create a Marriage You Both Love Cover

Robert S. Paul

Empowered to Love

Discovering Your God-Given Power to Create a Marriage You Both Love

The host said they had read Empowered Love and recommended it to everybody, describing it as a really good book.

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we read empowered love, which I suggest to like everybody. It was a really good book.

— Episode: E292 Ask Nick - Can You Be Too Emotional...

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Episode: E292 Ask Nick - Can You Be Too Emotional?

The host said they had read Empowered Love and recommended it to everybody, describing it as a really good book.

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we read empowered love, which I suggest to like everybody. It was a really good book.

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