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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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Daisy Doo: All The Sounds She Knew Cover

Daisy Kent

Daisy Doo

All The Sounds She Knew

Daisy Kent explained that she had written and published a picture book for children with cochlear implants, which was released on Amazon in the summer and illustrated her own story.

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She talked about how she wrote the book, saying it was finished by July or August and published, and that it was helping kids with cochlear implants.

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Daisy Kent explained that she had written and published a picture book for children with cochlear implants, which was released on Amazon in the summer and illustrated her own story.

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She talked about how she wrote the book, saying it was finished by July or August and published, and that it was helping kids with cochlear implants.

She repeated the title, saying "Daisy Do all the sounds she knew" and mentioned it was available on Amazon.

She encouraged listeners to buy it on Amazon, calling it a great book dedicated to her parents.

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Thomas Dresser

We've All Got Issues

Dr. Phil announced his new book, explained its extensive research and citations, and said it was the most important book he had ever written, hoping it would influence families and society.

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It's called We've Got Issues and How You Can Stand Strong for America's Soul and Sanity.

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Dr. Phil announced his new book, explained its extensive research and citations, and said it was the most important book he had ever written, hoping it would influence families and society.

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It's called We've Got Issues and How You Can Stand Strong for America's Soul and Sanity.

There are probably between 250 and 300 citations in this book. I picked the things that I thought were really critical to a healthy society and we did a deep dive on those.

I think this is the most important book I've written. I've written nine New York Times bestsellers. I think it affects family and our society and it'll upset some people but it'll make a lot of people calm and peaceful.

It's available now everywhere you can get books. I hope people will not only buy it, but it's not a paperweight. You have to actually read this and get into it.

Go check out Dr. Phil's book. The name is We've Got Issues, available wherever books are sold.

Self-Made Man: One Woman's Journey into Manhood and Back Again Cover

Norah Vincent

Self-Made Man

One Woman's Journey into Manhood and Back Again

The book described an experiment in which the author presented herself as a man, dated women, and reflected on how a single look of disgust could shatter her confidence.

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I think this is like 10 years ago the book is SelfMade Man by Nora Vincent; she did a whole experiment where she presented herself as a man, went on dates with women, and wrote about how a look of dis...

— Episode: E681 Ask Nick with Lewis Howes - She Sle...

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The book described an experiment in which the author presented herself as a man, dated women, and reflected on how a single look of disgust could shatter her confidence.

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I think this is like 10 years ago the book is SelfMade Man by Nora Vincent; she did a whole experiment where she presented herself as a man, went on dates with women, and wrote about how a look of disgust could crumble her confidence.

Mask of Desire (Behind the Mask Book 2) Cover

Renae Deragon

Mask of Desire (Behind the Mask Book 2)

The author explained that he wrote this book about the metaphorical mask men wear to fit in, describing how men project a false persona to feel enough.

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I wrote a book called the Mask of Mask and Linity years ago that was about the mask that men wear to try to fit in and project something to feel enough.

— Episode: E681 Ask Nick with Lewis Howes - She Sle...

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The author explained that he wrote this book about the metaphorical mask men wear to fit in, describing how men project a false persona to feel enough.

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I wrote a book called the Mask of Mask and Linity years ago that was about the mask that men wear to try to fit in and project something to feel enough.

The Way of the Superior Man (Chinese Edition) Cover

David Deida

The Way of the Superior Man (Chinese Edition)

The book was mentioned as a spiritual guide that helps men overcome limiting beliefs and create stronger boundaries.

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I know the book called The Way of the Superior Man; it's a spiritual guide to overcoming the limits that hold you back.

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The book was mentioned as a spiritual guide that helps men overcome limiting beliefs and create stronger boundaries.

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I know the book called The Way of the Superior Man; it's a spiritual guide to overcoming the limits that hold you back.

Working My Way Back to Me: A Primer for Stroke Survivors, Family Members, and Caregivers Cover

Lincoln Krochmal

Working My Way Back to Me

A Primer for Stroke Survivors, Family Members, and Caregivers

April Kirkwood said the book was the most exciting story of her life, recounting her relationship with Frankie Valli, and later expressed regret for writing it when she was younger and more egocentric.

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the most exciting story of my life is, has to be the book Working My Way Back to Me about my relationship with Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons.

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April Kirkwood said the book was the most exciting story of her life, recounting her relationship with Frankie Valli, and later expressed regret for writing it when she was younger and more egocentric.

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the most exciting story of my life is, has to be the book Working My Way Back to Me about my relationship with Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons.

I wish I wouldn't have written the book. I did it. I was much younger. I was much more egocentric.

I was doing it probably to punish him or to get his attention. Maybe not to punish him, but I wanted his attention.

Why Won't You Apologize?: Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts Cover

Harriet Lerner PhD

Why Won't You Apologize?

Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts

The caller mentioned her brother bought her the book, but she had not read it and was unsure whether she had actually apologized.

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My brother bought me a book called How to Apologize. I didn't read it. Did you apologize? I thought I did.

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The caller mentioned her brother bought her the book, but she had not read it and was unsure whether she had actually apologized.

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My brother bought me a book called How to Apologize. I didn't read it. Did you apologize? I thought I did.

The Woman in Me Cover

Britney Spears

The Woman in Me

They noted that Britney Spears' memoir seemed to contain a lot of gossip and that they had heard clips of the audiobook, describing her voice as normal and coherent.

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Britney Spears' memoir. Sounds like there's a lot of tea in this book. Yeah. And I've heard clips of the audio book. She sounds wonderfully normal. You know, it sounds like incredibly coherent.

— Episode: E658 Going Deeper with Blac Chyna (Dr. A...

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They noted that Britney Spears' memoir seemed to contain a lot of gossip and that they had heard clips of the audiobook, describing her voice as normal and coherent.

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Britney Spears' memoir. Sounds like there's a lot of tea in this book. Yeah. And I've heard clips of the audio book. She sounds wonderfully normal. You know, it sounds like incredibly coherent.

I Didn't Know I Needed This: The New Rules for Flirting, Feeling, and Finding Yourself Cover

Eli Rallo

I Didn't Know I Needed This

The New Rules for Flirting, Feeling, and Finding Yourself

The book was described as a collection of 14 personal essays that guide readers through the entire life cycle of a relationship, from being single to becoming single again, and was promoted for preorder ahead of its December 12 release.

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I Didn't Know I Needed This... 14 personal essays, takes you through the life cycle of being in a relationship from being single to being single again.

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The book was described as a collection of 14 personal essays that guide readers through the entire life cycle of a relationship, from being single to becoming single again, and was promoted for preorder ahead of its December 12 release.

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I Didn't Know I Needed This... 14 personal essays, takes you through the life cycle of being in a relationship from being single to being single again.

The book is called I Didn't Know I Needed This. It comes out December 12th with HarperCollins. It'll be everywhere books are sold. You can preorder it now.

Variation: A Novel Cover

Rebecca Yarros

Variation

A Novel

Nick Viall's book was referenced as a source of advice, with a caller mentioning they had read the relevant guidance in it.

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I read that in your book.

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Nick Viall's book was referenced as a source of advice, with a caller mentioning they had read the relevant guidance in it.

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I read that in your book.

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

Finding Your Person: Even If It's You: Relationship Advice from TikTok's Big Sister Cover

Anne @annnexmp

Finding Your Person

Even If It's You

The book was announced as newly released, available in print and audio formats, and listeners were encouraged to check it out at retailers like Target and Amazon.

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She also has a new book out. Is it out yet? It is out. It is out. Finding Your Person. Even if it's you.

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The book was announced as newly released, available in print and audio formats, and listeners were encouraged to check it out at retailers like Target and Amazon.

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She also has a new book out. Is it out yet? It is out. It is out. Finding Your Person. Even if it's you.

It's called Finding Your Person. Even if it's you, be sure to check that it's out now. It is out where you get books. Is there an audio book? There is an audio book.

They're also available at Target. Target, Amazon, audiobook, wherever you get your books. Be sure to check out Finding Your Person. Even if it's you.

How would someone search the author? Is it just under Anne? It's under AnnexMP. In the book industry, you find books based off the last name of the author.

Right at Home: How Good Design Is Good for the Mind: An Interior Design Book Cover

Bobby Berk

Right at Home

How Good Design Is Good for the Mind

Bobby Burke announced his upcoming book, "Right at Home," which explores how good design benefits mental health.

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You have a book coming out? I do. It's called Right at Home. How good design is good for the mind? You can preorder it now on Barnes & Noble, Amazon, my website bobbyburke.com, and fo...

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Bobby Burke announced his upcoming book, "Right at Home," which explores how good design benefits mental health.

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You have a book coming out? I do. It's called Right at Home. How good design is good for the mind? You can preorder it now on Barnes & Noble, Amazon, my website bobbyburke.com, and follow me on Instagram and TikTok as Bobby.

Right at Home: How Good Design Is Good for the Mind: An Interior Design Book Cover

Bobby Berk

Right at Home

How Good Design Is Good for the Mind

Bobby Burke introduced his upcoming book, explaining that it explores how good design benefits mental health and focuses on the intersection of design and wellbeing.

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Yeah, my book is called Right at Home. How good design is good for the mind. And it's all about the intersection of mental health and design.

— Episode: E623 Going Deeper with Bobby Berk Plus P...

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Bobby Burke introduced his upcoming book, explaining that it explores how good design benefits mental health and focuses on the intersection of design and wellbeing.

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Yeah, my book is called Right at Home. How good design is good for the mind. And it's all about the intersection of mental health and design.

When's your book come out? Can they preorder it? Yeah, you can preorder it now. It's called Right at Home. How does, how good design is good for the mind? You get Barnes and Noble, Amazon, my website, bobbyburke.com.

Right at Home: How Good Design Is Good for the Mind: An Interior Design Book Cover

Bobby Berk

Right at Home

How Good Design Is Good for the Mind

Bobby Burke talked about his upcoming book, Right at Home, which explores how good design impacts mental health. He explained that it was available for preorder through major retailers and his website.

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When's your book come out? Can they preorder it? Yeah, you can preorder it now. It's called Right at Home. How good design is good for the mind? You get Barnes and Noble, Amazon, my w...

— Episode: E623 Going Deeper with Bobby Berk Plus P...

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Bobby Burke talked about his upcoming book, Right at Home, which explores how good design impacts mental health. He explained that it was available for preorder through major retailers and his website.

"

When's your book come out? Can they preorder it? Yeah, you can preorder it now. It's called Right at Home. How good design is good for the mind? You get Barnes and Noble, Amazon, my website, bobbyburke.com.

My book is called Right at Home - how good design is good for the mind.

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Manon Mathews

Funny How It Works Out

Manon discussed her memoir, which was released in July2020 and details her personal journey through a toxic relationship, healing, and eventual pregnancy, offering humor and guidance.

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and then my book, Funny How It Works Out.

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Manon discussed her memoir, which was released in July2020 and details her personal journey through a toxic relationship, healing, and eventual pregnancy, offering humor and guidance.

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and then my book, Funny How It Works Out.

Well, when did it come out? 2020. Great. I started writing in January 2020 and then which was a great time to write it. And then it came out July 2020.

I opened it up to Chapter five, immediately caught my attention. The guy who cried in a strip club... I learned from that relationship that I need to keep my heart open and not shut down after being hurt.

Make Every Man Want You: or Make Yours Want You More) Cover

Marie Forleo

Make Every Man Want You

or Make Yours Want You More)

Nick mentioned his first book titled "Make Every Man Want You," later revised to a second version, describing it as a guide to becoming irresistibly attractive.

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I think that actually my first book was called Make Every Man Want You or Make Yours Want You More. How to be so damn irresistible you'll barely keep from dating yourself.

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Nick mentioned his first book titled "Make Every Man Want You," later revised to a second version, describing it as a guide to becoming irresistibly attractive.

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I think that actually my first book was called Make Every Man Want You or Make Yours Want You More. How to be so damn irresistible you'll barely keep from dating yourself.

The version one of the book was not as good as version two of the book. Version two of the book ...

Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples: Third Edition Cover

Helen LaKelly Hunt

Getting the Love You Want

A Guide for Couples

Marie recommended the classic relationship guide "Getting the Love You Want," noting that it saved her and Nick's relationship multiple times.

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Harville and Helen Hendricks... they wrote a book in the 90s that was huge called Getting the Love You Want.

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Marie recommended the classic relationship guide "Getting the Love You Want," noting that it saved her and Nick's relationship multiple times.

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Harville and Helen Hendricks... they wrote a book in the 90s that was huge called Getting the Love You Want.

I love them. I've gotten to know them because they literally saved our relationship like several times.

Pastoralia Cover

George Saunders

Pastoralia

Nick mentioned George Saunders's book Pastoralia, describing it as a great essay and praising the writer.

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There's an essay by this writer, George Saunders, who wrote Pastoralia. And he's just a great writer.

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Nick mentioned George Saunders's book Pastoralia, describing it as a great essay and praising the writer.

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There's an essay by this writer, George Saunders, who wrote Pastoralia. And he's just a great writer.

The Spare: An Arranged Marriage Romance with a Modern-Day Duke (Belvedere Book 2) Cover

Elodie Hart

The Spare

An Arranged Marriage Romance with a Modern-Day Duke (Belvedere Book 2)

They referenced Prince Harry's memoir, noting it as a book that covered his experiences, including the frostbite incident, and described it as a recent release.

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He had a book that was like The Spare.

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They referenced Prince Harry's memoir, noting it as a book that covered his experiences, including the frostbite incident, and described it as a recent release.

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He had a book that was like The Spare.

He had a book that came out like two weeks later and it sounded like a guy who was pretty pissed off that he wasn't born first.

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