The Notebook
Nicholas Sparks
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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 Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ (An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon)
Jun Joseph Smith
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Reality Check
Jonathan M. Carter
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ANTM w/ Jay Manuel, RHOP w/ Monique Samuels, Love Is Blind w/ Ashley and Summer House
Wuthering Heights
Emily Brontë
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Nigel Barker Talks America's Next Top Model Doc, Love Is Blind with Kevan, Traitors and RHOBH
It Ends with Us
Colleen Hoover
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Traitors w/ Yam Yam and Sandra, Baldoni News, Grammy's, RHOP, RHOBH & Vacation Recap
Memoirs of a Geisha
Arthur Golden
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Valley Persian Style w/ Reza Farahan, Beckham Drama, Jenny Slate and Justin Baldoni, RHOSLC & RHOP
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Laura Numeroff
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E1066 - Going Deeper with Angie Katsanevas
Your Roots Don't Define You
Chris Appleton
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E1062 - Going Deeper with Chris Appleton
Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday
Nick Viall
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E1056 Ask Nick - My Dad Lies About Me Online
Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection
Dr. Seuss
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E1052 - Housewives Impressions and Hot Takes w/ Miguel Luciano, RHOBH, Southern Charm and Holiday Plans
Goodnight Moon
Margaret Wise Brown
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E1052 - Housewives Impressions and Hot Takes w/ Miguel Luciano, RHOBH, Southern Charm and Holiday Plans
The Giving Tree
Shel Silverstein
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E1052 - Housewives Impressions and Hot Takes w/ Miguel Luciano, RHOBH, Southern Charm and Holiday Plans
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1984
Dr. Phil referenced Orwell's classic novel while discussing language policing and societal control, noting its prophetic relevance.
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I reference George Orwell's 1984, and I don't know if you've ever read it, but they talk about a country, Oceana, and how they had the language police and would unperson people.
— Episode: E718 Ask Nick with Dr. Phil - He’s Going...
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Dr. Phil referenced Orwell's classic novel while discussing language policing and societal control, noting its prophetic relevance.
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I reference George Orwell's 1984, and I don't know if you've ever read it, but they talk about a country, Oceana, and how they had the language police and would unperson people.
Mating in Captivity
Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic
The book was mentioned as a favorite that the caller had read and loved.
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what books is she reading she's done um ester perl which i i just love so much
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Episode: Ep744 Ask Nick - Our Bride is an Ego-Zilla
The book was mentioned as a favorite that the caller had read and loved.
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what books is she reading she's done um ester perl which i i just love so much
Mr. Tompkins in Wonderland; or, Stories of C, G, and H. Illustrated by John Hookham
Nick referenced a reading from the Book of John during a comedic exchange about liturgical readings. The mention was brief and used for humor.
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You do the readings. When you say the first reading from the book of John? You don't say it's the first reading. A reading. Yeah, a reading from the book of John.
— Episode: E488 Ask Nick Updates Special Episode -...
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Nick referenced a reading from the Book of John during a comedic exchange about liturgical readings. The mention was brief and used for humor.
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You do the readings. When you say the first reading from the book of John? You don't say it's the first reading. A reading. Yeah, a reading from the book of John.
The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ (An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon)
They enthusiastically praised The Book of Mormon, repeatedly exclaiming love for it.
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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.
— Episode: E1084 - We're Having Girls!! Plus, Trait...
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They enthusiastically praised The Book of Mormon, repeatedly exclaiming love for it.
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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.
Hardy Boys Starter Set - Books 1-5 (The Hardy Boys)
The hosts said they didn't need to play the Hardy Boys to figure out the situation.
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I don't need to play the Hardy Boys to figure it out.
— Episode: E323 Ask Nick - Vulnerability Collateral
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Episode: E323 Ask Nick - Vulnerability Collateral
The hosts said they didn't need to play the Hardy Boys to figure out the situation.
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I don't need to play the Hardy Boys to figure it out.
The Anxious Generation
How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
A guest mentioned having read parts of the recent nonfiction title that many people are talking about, describing it as a book about the current generation's anxieties.
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There is a book that everyone's talking about right now that I've also, like, read a lot of chunks of, not all in entirety, but The Anxious Generation.
— Episode: E954 - Love Island USA’s Charlie, Candic...
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A guest mentioned having read parts of the recent nonfiction title that many people are talking about, describing it as a book about the current generation's anxieties.
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There is a book that everyone's talking about right now that I've also, like, read a lot of chunks of, not all in entirety, but The Anxious Generation.
The Power of Now
A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Britani noted that her husband was reading Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now, which prompted her to read the book herself.
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He reads Eckhart Tolle... The Power of Now... He's reading that right now, got me reading it.
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Episode: E1024 – Going Deeper with Britani Bateman
Britani noted that her husband was reading Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now, which prompted her to read the book herself.
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He reads Eckhart Tolle... The Power of Now... He's reading that right now, got me reading it.
A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 1)
They mentioned the novel as a better choice compared to other fantasy reads, highlighting its appeal.
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this is a court of thorn and roses its better in my opinion
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They mentioned the novel as a better choice compared to other fantasy reads, highlighting its appeal.
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this is a court of thorn and roses its better in my opinion
The Silent Patient
They said they were reading a murder book titled The Silent Patient.
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I'm reading a murder book, The Silent Patient.
— Episode: E837 - Nobody Wants This w/ Jackie Tohn,...
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They said they were reading a murder book titled The Silent Patient.
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I'm reading a murder book, The Silent Patient.
The Game
The hosts referred to the book as a guide for pickup artists that discusses peacocking and negging tactics.
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He was putting on those earrings, being like, bitches love earrings in the mirror. You know, Neil Strauss's book about it's like the pickup artist. Have you ever read that? And yeah, what is it?
— Episode: E606 Bachelorette Recap with Cathy Kelle...
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The hosts referred to the book as a guide for pickup artists that discusses peacocking and negging tactics.
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He was putting on those earrings, being like, bitches love earrings in the mirror. You know, Neil Strauss's book about it's like the pickup artist. Have you ever read that? And yeah, what is it? The Game? Yeah. And then they talked about peacocking, how you can still get any girl if you're not the best looking guy in the room, and even mentioned negging from the book.
The 4-Hour Body
An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman
Brandon said he had read a book titled Uncommon, describing it as covering the subject's struggle and journey toward success.
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I read, um, it was a book. It's just called Uncommon. It's just like his struggle and his journey to get to where he's at.
— Episode: E360 Brandon Jones Tells All
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Episode: E360 Brandon Jones Tells All
Brandon said he had read a book titled Uncommon, describing it as covering the subject's struggle and journey toward success.
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I read, um, it was a book. It's just called Uncommon. It's just like his struggle and his journey to get to where he's at.
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Sapiens [Tenth Anniversary Edition]
A Brief History of Humankind
Nick mentioned he was reading Sapiens and highlighted a passage discussing how luxuries quickly become necessities in our lives.
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I'm also reading this book called Sapiens, really interesting. And one thing, I only brought that up because there's this part in the book anywhere where they talk about how luxuries easilyquickly bec...
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Nick mentioned he was reading Sapiens and highlighted a passage discussing how luxuries quickly become necessities in our lives.
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I'm also reading this book called Sapiens, really interesting. And one thing, I only brought that up because there's this part in the book anywhere where they talk about how luxuries easilyquickly become necessities in our lives.
The Social Animal
The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement
They mentioned it as a book by David Brooks that discusses how relationships account for a large part of people's happiness.
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but he has this book called social animal and he says the two thirds of people's happiness is accounted by the quality and quantity of their relationships.
— Episode: E122 Slut Bot with Shan Boodram
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Episode: E122 Slut Bot with Shan Boodram
They mentioned it as a book by David Brooks that discusses how relationships account for a large part of people's happiness.
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but he has this book called social animal and he says the two thirds of people's happiness is accounted by the quality and quantity of their relationships.
Rebel Talent
Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life
The book was mentioned as a guide that taught passive dating behavior, advising people to wait for men to make the first move.
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There's a book called The Rules when I was growing up and we were taught... you know, let a man hunt you.
— Episode: E737 Ask Nick with Patti Stanger- My Hus...
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The book was mentioned as a guide that taught passive dating behavior, advising people to wait for men to make the first move.
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There's a book called The Rules when I was growing up and we were taught... you know, let a man hunt you.
Lord of the Flies (Penguin Drop Caps)
The hosts compared the chaotic dynamics of Bachelor in Paradise to the novel Lord of the Flies, suggesting the contestants behaved like wild children on an island.
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like Survivor. Lord of the Flies. Lord of the Flies or like Hunger Games.
— Episode: E318 Bachelor In Paradise Recap with Jus...
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The hosts compared the chaotic dynamics of Bachelor in Paradise to the novel Lord of the Flies, suggesting the contestants behaved like wild children on an island.
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like Survivor. Lord of the Flies. Lord of the Flies or like Hunger Games.
The Chronicles of Narnia (Box Set)
They recalled reading the Narnia series during childhood, mentioning it as a nostalgic reference.
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For me it was Narnia when they had the Turkish stillites.
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They recalled reading the Narnia series during childhood, mentioning it as a nostalgic reference.
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For me it was Narnia when they had the Turkish stillites.
The Lord of the Rings Illustrated (Tolkien Illustrated Editions)
The book was discussed as the project that initially connected the two guests, highlighting its status as a cultural touchstone in Britain where most children know it, much like The Beatles in music. The hosts emphasized its ubiquitous presence in British literature and its role in shaping shared experiences, presenting it in a positive light.
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The book was discussed extensively as the project that brought Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd together. It was noted that in Britain, the work is synonymous with literature and most children know it, similar to The Beatles in music.
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But the Lord of the Rings, a little bit kind of like The Beatles is just part of Britain. It's a huge part of Britain. We all know The Beatles. It's synonymous with music and Lord of the Rings is the same in terms of literature.
You know, most kids past the age of 9, 10 or 11 in England know the Lord of the Rings. They just do.
Getting Things Done
The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
They referenced the book while talking about the importance of systems over goals for achieving results.
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A book I was like either like atomic habits or like Getting Things Done but it talks about how like goal we talk so much about goals as a society and it's like don't get me wrong goal...
— Episode: E554 Bachelor/Vanderpump Recap with Rozz...
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Episode: E554 Bachelor/Vanderpump Recap with Rozzi
They referenced the book while talking about the importance of systems over goals for achieving results.
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A book I was like either like atomic habits or like Getting Things Done but it talks about how like goal we talk so much about goals as a society and it's like don't get me wrong goals are important but like people who have goals who achieve them and people who have goals who don't like the difference is not having a goal.
Black Holes
The Key to Understanding the Universe
A guest mentioned that a costume was inspired by the character Kate Barlow from the novel Holes, noting the reference to the book.
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Sally is dressed up as kissing Kate Barlow from Holes.
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A guest mentioned that a costume was inspired by the character Kate Barlow from the novel Holes, noting the reference to the book.
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Sally is dressed up as kissing Kate Barlow from Holes.
Come As You Are
Revised and Updated
The hosts suggested women read the book as a resource for sexual wellbeing.
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And also women should not feel broken or weird or isolated and they should watch Principles of Pleasure on Netflix or read Come As You Are.
— Episode: E437 Nick Lehmann - Beyonce & Ketchup Ki...
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Episode: E437 Nick Lehmann - Beyonce & Ketchup Kids
The hosts suggested women read the book as a resource for sexual wellbeing.
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And also women should not feel broken or weird or isolated and they should watch Principles of Pleasure on Netflix or read Come As You Are.
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