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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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Colleen Hoover

Verity

The hosts pointed out that the bestselling novel was being adapted into a film starring Anne Hathaway, noting its upcoming release as a potential movie source. They mentioned the title in passing without offering a personal recommendation.

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The hosts noted that Anne Hathaway was set to star in a film adaptation of the bestselling novel Verity. The book was highlighted as a forthcoming movie source.

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Anne Hathaway will star in the upcoming film adaptation of Colleen Hooper's bestselling novel, Verity.

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Jaleel White

Growing Up Urkel

In the episode, Nick highlighted the memoir as an easy and fascinating read that chronicles the author's life and career, noting its upcoming release on November 19th. He emphasized its accessibility, and the author confirmed that he recorded his own audio version for listeners with dyslexia. The discussion presented the title as a compelling and user‑friendly addition to the genre.

Highly Recommended
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Episode: E832 - Going Deeper with Jaleel White

Nick described the memoir as an easy, fascinating read that details Jaleel White's life and career, with a release date of November 19th and both print and audio versions available.

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So, to let everyone know, Growing Up Urkel is an easy read. It's a great, easy read. It's full of fascinating stars.

The book is called Growing Up Urkel.

When does it come out? November 19th.

Is there an audio version for your dyslexic people out there? Listen, I actually recorded my own book. I did the audio.

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Rebecca Yarros

Variation

A Novel

In the episode, Nick Viall urged listeners to consult the book as a practical guide for dealing with a difficult ex, specifically highlighting chapter two as essential reading. He suggested revisiting that section repeatedly to fully absorb the advice. The recommendation was presented as a direct solution to the caller's problem.

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Episode: E830 Ask Nick - Am I The Crazy Ex?

He told the caller to read his book, especially chapter two, as a guide for handling the situation and suggested revisiting the material repeatedly.

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You could read my book. I basically wrote out what you should do.

Read chapter two very thoroughly.

Read chapter two over and over and over.

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Marguerite 1902-1997 Henry

Five O'clock Charlie

In the episode, the hosts compared two American stories and said the book was definitely the better of the pair, highlighting its superior narrative. Their comment indicated a strong endorsement for listeners.

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The speakers said the book was definitely the better of the two American stories they discussed.

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Five O'Clock goes West is definitely the better of the two American stories.

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Lily Chu

Drop Dead

The hosts highlighted the book as a comedic, slow‑burn romance mystery packed with big laughs, sizzling banter, and scandalous twists. They praised the engaging rivalry and the mystery’s heart‑pounding effect, calling it a must‑listen for fans of swoon‑worthy moments. Their enthusiastic promotion indicated strong endorsement of the title.

Highly Recommended
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Episode: E807 - Going Deeper w/ The Secret Lives of Mormon...

The hosts promoted Lily Chu's new Audible original "Drop Dead", describing it as a comedic, slowburn romance mystery full of huge laughs, sizzling banter and scandalous twists.

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A fiery rivalry, a nemesis with benefits, a race to get to the bottom, but stay on top.

Here bestselling romance author Lily Chu's newest audible original Drop Dead starring Hamilton's breakout star Philippa Sue alongside versatile funnyman John Cho of Star Trek and Harold and Kumar fame.

Filled with huge laughs, big twists, and sizzling banter throughout, Lily Chu's latest weaves together a scandalous mystery in slow burn romance to heartpounding effect.

From the queen of swoonworthy moments herself, Lily Chu's Drop Dead is a hilarious and lustfilled mustlisten.

Listen now! Go to audible.com slash Drop Dead.

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

During the episode, Nick highlighted his own title as a source of useful guidance on relationships and hookup culture, encouraging the caller to pick it up. He suggested that the content could provide practical advice for navigating love and dating scenarios. The recommendation was presented enthusiastically, indicating strong endorsement of the book’s value.

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Episode: E798 Ask Nick - One Night Stands

Nick mentioned his book titled Don't Take a Happy Birthday, urged the caller to read it, and said it contains helpful advice on relationships and hookup culture.

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Have you read this book, Don't Take a Happy Birthday?

No, but I've definitely been thinking about buying it.

I feel like you should.

There's a lot of stuff in there that I think might help you.

Well, every time you mention, like, oh, this is in my book, I'm like, oh, damn.

Drop Dead Cover

Lily Chu

Drop Dead

The hosts praised the Audible original as a scandalous, slow‑burn romance packed with humor, twists, and sizzling banter, describing it as a hilarious, must‑listen adventure. They highlighted the engaging chemistry of the leads and urged listeners to check out the title. Overall, they presented it as a standout, highly enjoyable listen.

Highly Recommended
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Episode: E794 Ask Nick - Guys Think I’m Intense

The hosts highlighted the Audible original as a scandalous, slowburn romance full of humor, twists, and sizzling banter, urging listeners to check it out.

"

Lily Choo's newest audible original Drop Dead starring Hamilton's breakout star Philip Asu alongside versatile funny man John Cho of Star Trek and Harold and Kumar fame. Filled with huge laughs, big twist and sizzling banter throughout Lily Choo's latest weaves together a scandalous mystery in slow burn romance to heart pounding effect.

Unravel the secrets and watch the sparks fly as fellow fearless reporters Nadine and Wes embark on a fast paced adventure chasing down the truth and stumbling upon something far deeper than either could have imagined.

From the queen of swoon worthy moments herself Lily Choo's Drop Dead is a hilarious and lust filled must listen.

Drop Dead Cover

Lily Chu

Drop Dead

The hosts praised the Audible original as a fast‑paced, scandal‑filled romance that delivered big laughs, twists, and sizzling banter, calling it a hilarious and lust‑filled must‑listen. Nick Viall highlighted the starring actors and described the story as a scandalous mystery with a slow‑burn romance that kept listeners hooked.

Highly Recommended
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Episode: E794 Ask Nick - Guys Think I’m Intense

The hosts described Lily Choo's Audible original Drop Dead as a fastpaced, scandalfilled romance with big laughs, twists, and sizzling banter, calling it a hilarious and lustfilled mustlisten story.

"

Lily Choo's newest audible original Drop Dead starring Hamilton's breakout star Philip Asu alongside versatile funny man John Cho of Star Trek and Harold and Kumar fame.

Filled with huge laughs, big twist and sizzling banter throughout Lily Choo's latest weaves together a scandalous mystery in slow burn romance to heart pounding effect.

Unravel the secrets and watch the sparks fly as fellow fearless reporters Nadine and Wes embark on a fast paced adventure chasing down the truth and stumbling upon something far deeper than either could have imagined.

From the queen of swoon worthy moments herself Lily Choo's Drop Dead is a hilarious and lust filled must listen.

Listen now go to audible.com slash Drop Dead again go to audible.com slash Drop Dead.

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Michael Farris Smith

Nick

They mentioned listeners could order Nick's book by visiting the Viall Files website.

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To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com

— Episode: E783 Ask Nick - His Secret USB

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Episode: E783 Ask Nick - His Secret USB

They mentioned listeners could order Nick's book by visiting the Viall Files website.

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To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com

Nick Cover

Michael Farris Smith

Nick

Nick Viall promoted his own published book during the episode, directing listeners to his website to purchase it.

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To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com/

— Episode: E780 - Love Island’s Finale w/ Serena an...

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Nick Viall promoted his own published book during the episode, directing listeners to his website to purchase it.

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To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com/

He had a book bit last week have you seen the update on that too that people are saying that it's not even a real book that it was very much a prop

Apprentice in Wonderland: How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass – The New York Times Bestselling Story of The Apprentice and the White House Cover

Ramin Setoodeh

Apprentice in Wonderland

How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass – The New York Times Bestselling Story of The Apprentice and the White House

The host congratulated Ramin on his new hardcover book that explores the behindthescenes history of The Apprentice and its cultural impact, noting it as a fun, quickread for realityTV fans.

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Congratulations on the new book. Thank you very much. Really appreciate it.

— Episode: E764 RR - Summer House, Perfect Match w/...

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The host congratulated Ramin on his new hardcover book that explores the behindthescenes history of The Apprentice and its cultural impact, noting it as a fun, quickread for realityTV fans.

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Congratulations on the new book. Thank you very much. Really appreciate it.

When I was in my 20s, I was just starting out as a journalist and there was someone... I was trying to find someone in entertainment to interview. I wanted to write an oral history on The Apprentice because it was such an innovative show and how influential it was.

I actually interviewed him in person. I did six interviews for this book after he left the White House, went to Trump Tower, and talked about how much he loved being on reality TV.

It's called The Apprentice in Wonderland. And is it out? When's it out? It's out tomorrow. On Tuesday. Oh, so it's out now.

It's a hard copy on Amazon, Barnes &Noble. There's audio. You can get it on your Kindle. Available in all formats.

The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-Create Your World Your Way Cover

Wayne W. Dyer

The Power of Intention

Learning to Co-Create Your World Your Way

The host mentioned it as a book that had helped him and that he had been relistening to for selfworth insights.

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I have a book that's really helped me. It's called The Power of Intentions.

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Episode: E763 Ask Nick - Flirting With an NHL Player

The host mentioned it as a book that had helped him and that he had been relistening to for selfworth insights.

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I have a book that's really helped me. It's called The Power of Intentions.

A lot of what I talk about, I learned from that book.

Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook: Over 100 of the Best Recipes in the World Cover

Brian Baumgartner

Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook

Over 100 of the Best Recipes in the World

Nick praised Brian Baumgartner's cookbook as an excellent Father's Day gift, noting its easytofollow recipes and high quality. He said the book was "incredible" and "your husband will appreciate it."

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Brian Baumgartner from the office talked about his new cookbook, Seriously Barbecue Cookbook. It's out now... If your husband likes to grill, if he likes to cook and you're looking for something inter...

— Episode: E762 GD w/ West Wilson - Summer House, G...

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Episode: E762 GD w/ West Wilson - Summer House, Girlcode, S...

Nick praised Brian Baumgartner's cookbook as an excellent Father's Day gift, noting its easytofollow recipes and high quality. He said the book was "incredible" and "your husband will appreciate it."

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Brian Baumgartner from the office talked about his new cookbook, Seriously Barbecue Cookbook. It's out now... If your husband likes to grill, if he likes to cook and you're looking for something interesting and fun to give him on this Father's Day, seriously, you got to get him this book. Seriously good barbecue book by Brian Baumgartner. It's honestly your husband will appreciate it. There's amazing recipes in there. It's super easy to make.

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)

The discussion referenced Fifty Shades of Gray as a popular bookmovie that many people know, noting its notoriety and describing it as a "popular book slash movie."

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And the 50 shades, for example, is a popular book slash movie.

— Episode: E760 Ask Nick - Carrying My BFF’s Baby

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Episode: E760 Ask Nick - Carrying My BFF’s Baby

The discussion referenced Fifty Shades of Gray as a popular bookmovie that many people know, noting its notoriety and describing it as a "popular book slash movie."

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And the 50 shades, for example, is a popular book slash movie.

I think a lot of people think that the 50 shades of gray is a funny and weird book.

The Body: A Guide for Occupants Cover

Bill Bryson

The Body

A Guide for Occupants

The speakers said that the host's guest had written a book titled The Body Book, which they had read a few weeks earlier and found it very inspiring.

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She made like this fish plate and all these beautiful vegetables and she has a book called The Body book.

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The speakers said that the host's guest had written a book titled The Body Book, which they had read a few weeks earlier and found it very inspiring.

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She made like this fish plate and all these beautiful vegetables and she has a book called The Body book.

I had read her book three weeks before and it was super trippy.

#HealthyAdult: PIVOT from Fantasy to Reality, Confusion to Clarity, Isolation to Connection Cover

Lori Jean Glass

#HealthyAdult

PIVOT from Fantasy to Reality, Confusion to Clarity, Isolation to Connection

A mentalhealth coach recommended the book Hashtag Healthy Adult, saying it was a great read and that listeners should check it out.

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I have a mental health coach, Laurie Jean Glass, and she has a book called Hashtag Healthy Adult and I would highly recommend it.

— Episode: E752 GD w/ Brian Kelley + VPR Reunion Pa...

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A mentalhealth coach recommended the book Hashtag Healthy Adult, saying it was a great read and that listeners should check it out.

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I have a mental health coach, Laurie Jean Glass, and she has a book called Hashtag Healthy Adult and I would highly recommend it.

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Scott Westerfeld

Uglies

They noted that a new movie titled "Uglies" had been made, which is based on the youngadult book series by Scott Westerfeld.

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There's a movie called Uglies. It's based on the young adult book series by Scott Westerfield.

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They noted that a new movie titled "Uglies" had been made, which is based on the youngadult book series by Scott Westerfeld.

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There's a movie called Uglies. It's based on the young adult book series by Scott Westerfield.

The Complete Spiderwick Chronicles Boxed Set: The Field Guide; The Seeing Stone; Lucinda's Secret; The Ironwood Tree; The Wrath of Mulgarath; The Nixie's Song; A Giant Problem; The Wyrm King Cover

Tony DiTerlizzi

The Complete Spiderwick Chronicles Boxed Set

The Field Guide; The Seeing Stone; Lucinda's Secret; The Ironwood Tree; The Wrath of Mulgarath; The Nixie's Song; A Giant Problem; The Wyrm King

The hosts noted that the Spiderwick Chronicles series was a popular book series that inspired a 2008 movie and a new show they were discussing.

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SpiderWick Chronicles.

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The hosts noted that the Spiderwick Chronicles series was a popular book series that inspired a 2008 movie and a new show they were discussing.

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SpiderWick Chronicles.

And this is based off of very popular book series.

I love that movie.

Yeah, I mean, I've never read the books before, but I knew the movie and I watched it again when I got...

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Patti Stanger

Become Your Own Matchmaker

8 Easy Steps for Attracting Your Perfect Mate

Patty promoted her own matchmaking guide, describing it as an eightstep Amazon paperback that helps readers attract their perfect match and offers specific wording for proposals.

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You have your book, Become Your Own Matchmaker.

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Patty promoted her own matchmaking guide, describing it as an eightstep Amazon paperback that helps readers attract their perfect match and offers specific wording for proposals.

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You have your book, Become Your Own Matchmaker.

It's in the book. You got to read it.

Eight easy steps for attracting your perfect mate. Become Your Own Matchmaker.

Check out Patty's book Become Your Own Matchmaker.

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness Cover

Jonathan Haidt

The Anxious Generation

How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

The host suggested the book to explain why phones are damaging to children and the risks associated with screen time.

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I would recommend her reading a book by Jonathan Hate, he's a social scientist, The Anxious Generation, we'll write that down, it tells you all about why phones are damaging children...

— Episode: E731 Ask Nick - Cheating Calendar

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Episode: E731 Ask Nick - Cheating Calendar

The host suggested the book to explain why phones are damaging to children and the risks associated with screen time.

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I would recommend her reading a book by Jonathan Hate, he's a social scientist, The Anxious Generation, we'll write that down, it tells you all about why phones are damaging children and the risks about you know the screen time and who has access to them.

Note: The book recommendations on this page are discovered automatically from podcast transcripts, and may be incorrect or incomplete.