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A daily podcast that revels in all things Bravo (and beyond!). Join Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam as they praise, ridicule, and eviscerate the Real Housewives, Below Deck, and whatever other crap Bravo throws at us. We mock because we love. Support us at www.patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens for bonus...

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Hamnet

Maggie O'Farrell

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3173 Below Deck Med S10E17 Part One: Mob (Wife) Mentality

The book was discussed as a potential episode topic, described as being about Shakespeare losing a child and channeling that emotion into his writing.

What is Hamnet about? I haven't seen it, but it's basically Shakespeare. Shakespeare has a child. Shakespeare loses the child and then puts that energy into writing.

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The Secret Language of Trees

D.R. T STEPHENS

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3147 RHOSLC S615: You Can Grape Leaves!

Lisa mentioned being obsessed with reading this book and enjoying being barefoot on the ground for grounding.

Have you guys ever read the secret language of trees? Oh, my gosh. It's the most beautiful thing.

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Everything You Need to Ace Computer Science and Coding in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks) cover

Everything You Need to Ace Computer Science and Coding in One Big Fat Notebook

Workman Publishing

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3145 Below Deck Med S10E15 Part 1: F Boy Cryland

The hosts referred to notebooks as something people should have read to know that men on reality dating/competition shows are typically 'fuck boys' who cannot handle permanence, much like sailing around the world on a boat.

Have you read notebooks? Have you watched no TV shows? These are fuck boys.

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PARENTAL FAVORITISM IN CHILDREN: Do You Find It Hard To Love Your Kids Equally? Can You Avoid Enmity In The Family By Sharing Equal Love? Parental Guide On What To Do When You Have A Favorite Child cover

PARENTAL FAVORITISM IN CHILDREN

Monica Meskill

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3143 Married To Medicine S12E05: OctoPurse-y

This book was mentioned as an example of a parenting manual that exists, suggesting that the idea that parenting doesn't come with a manual might be incorrect.

Read some books. There's plenty of manuals for being a parent. Anyway, there are manuals. Actually, now that I think about it, there's like, love your kid harder or whatever they're called.

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Tough Love

Alexandra Banks

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3143 Married To Medicine S12E05: OctoPurse-y

This book was mentioned as another example of a parenting manual that might exist.

Like tough love or, um, have you read some of the manuals lately that are coming in with some products?

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Love Letters to Myself

Amanda Zavatchan

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3142 RHOP S10E13 Part 2: Malice in Wanderland

Monique discussed writing this book, which contained letters to herself, and read one excerpt during a gathering with the other housewives. The content, which was described by the hosts as lazy affirmations, seemed long-winded to the listeners and attendees.

She's talking about how long she's written this book and blah, blah, blah, and she's been invited on the trip.

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Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Richard Bach

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3141 RHOP S10E13 Part 1: Malice in Wanderland

One speaker jokingly predicted that the overly sweet hostess would send the guest a copy of this book soon, referencing the guest's previous discussion about her dead father.

I hope you like Jonathan Livingston Siegel. Cause she's sending you a copy very soon. I'm going to tell you that right now. Jonathan Denningston Siegel. Cause that's all they want to talk about. People who died and where they died in this house.

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Love Letters From Versions of Myself

MONIQUE COX SAMUELS

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3141 RHOP S10E13 Part 1: Malice in Wanderland

Monique Samuels was preparing for the release of her memoir, which she wrote to be a voice for women who feel alone after experiencing similar situations, like being married to a problematic football fan. The speakers discussed the title, suggesting it was strange to write love letters to oneself and to refer to oneself as different 'versions' after past events.

In preparation for the release of Love Letters from Versions of Myself, a memoir of self-discovery, transformation, healing, written by Monique Samuels.

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Evicted

Matthew Desmond

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3141 RHOP S10E13 Part 1: Malice in Wanderland

After Angel claimed to be a writer, one of the hosts searched Amazon and found a cookbook titled 'Evicted' by Angel Massey, which was described as a single-ingredient cookbook for catfish.

I'm on Amazon and I looked up angel Massey and the first result is called evicted. Interesting. Interesting. Sounds good.

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The Poisonwood Bible

Barbara Kingsolver

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3140 Crappens Rewind: RHONY: Escape from Lu-catraz

Sonia's temporary living situation, surrounded by plastic drapes, was compared to the setting of this book, suggesting a quarantined or isolated state.

It's like the poisonwood Bible or whatever.

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How to Cook Like a Top Chef

The Creators of Top Chef

Mentioned 1 year ago

#2577 RHONY S15E01 Part One: Since U Brynn Gone

One of the podcast hosts mentioned almost buying a new cookbook that was recently released by Nini, a chef featured on the show.

I saw, you know, Nini from Top Chef, our favorite. Yes, new cookbook out and I almost bought it the other day and I was leaping through it and I don't know why I didn't buy it, but I didn't buy it.

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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 1 year ago

#2575 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives 0104: The Wicked Snitch

The speakers referenced a saying from this book regarding 'sinners and saints' not getting along well, which led to a historical mention of firebombing.

That's Joseph Smith. Didn't really work out that well from a lot of firebombing as I recall.

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Lynn Painter

Happily Never After

The podcast, 'Happily Never After', covers a murder that occurred in a small community. A romance mystery writer who is married to a chef is a suspect in the murder. The podcast explores whether she was inspired by her own novels, which all feature murders.

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She was a romance mystery writer who happens to be married to a chef.

— Episode: #2483 RHODub S02E06: Take Your Dad to Tw...

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Episode: #2483 RHODub S02E06: Take Your Dad to Twerk Day

The podcast, 'Happily Never After', covers a murder that occurred in a small community. A romance mystery writer who is married to a chef is a suspect in the murder. The podcast explores whether she was inspired by her own novels, which all feature murders.

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She was a romance mystery writer who happens to be married to a chef.

When I stepped into the kitchen, I could see that Chef Brophy was on the ground and I heard somebody say, call 911.

As writers, we'd written our share of murder mysteries.

So when suspicion turned to Dan's wife, Nancy, we weren't that surprised.

There are murders in all of the books.

Episode: #2482 Below Deck Med (S09E06): Don’t Look Back in...

Nancy, a romance mystery writer, was married to a chef who was found dead in the kitchen. When suspicion fell on Nancy, the podcast wondered if she was playing out her novels in real life, since there are murders in all of her books.

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Nancy's love story could have been ripped right out of the pages of one of her own novels. She was a romance mystery writer who happens to be married to a chef. But this story didn't end with a happily ever after.

As writers, we'd written our share of murder mysteries.

When I stepped into the kitchen, I could see that Chef Brophy was on the ground and I heard somebody say, call 911.

The first person they look at would be the spouse.

We understand that's usually the way they do it.

But we began to wonder, had Nancy gotten so wrapped up in her own novels... There are murders in all of the books.

...that she was playing them out in real life?

Episode: #2480 RHODub S02E05: House of the Rising Son

The podcast Happily Never After tells the story of a murder that happened in a community, focusing on the murder mystery writer and her chef husband. The writer's novels often feature murders, and the podcast explores if she was playing out her writing in real life.

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From Wondery, the makers of Ghost Story and Feta, this is a story about a murder that rocked my little community. Binge all episodes of Happily Never After ad-free right now on Wondery Plus.

She was a romance mystery writer who happens to be married to a chef.

But this story didn't end with a happily ever after.

When I stepped into the kitchen I could see that Chef Brophy was on the ground and I heard somebody say, as writers, we'd written our share of murder mysteries.

So when suspicion turned to Dan's wife Nancy, we weren't that surprised.

The first person they look at would be the spouse.

We understand that's usually the way they do it.

But we began to wonder, had Nancy gotten so wrapped up in her own novels There are murders in all of the books. that she was playing them out in real life?

Episode: #2478 Crappy Hour 7/1/24: Kenya Fired From RHOA!

It was mentioned that Nancy, the main character, was a romance mystery writer, and all of her books contain murders. It was suggested that this may have influenced her actions in real life, as the podcast is about a murder that occurred in her community.

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She was a romance mystery writer who happens to be married to a chef.

As writers, we'd written our share of murder mysteries.

There are murders in all of the books.

Episode: #2473 Aesha Scott From Below Deck Med

The podcast follows a murder mystery involving a romance mystery writer who is married to a chef, focusing on the suspicion surrounding the wife. It was suggested that the murder plot may have been inspired by the wife's novels, which feature murders.

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There are murders in all of the books.

Episode: #2465 Below Deck Med (S09E03): Deconstructing Chef...

It was mentioned that the book features murders in all of the books. It was speculated whether the main character was playing out the murders in real life.

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There are murders in all of the books.

As writers, we'd written our share of murder mysteries. So when suspicion turned to Dan's wife Nancy, we weren't that surprised. The first person they look at would be the spouse. We understand that's usually the way they do it. But we began to wonder, had Nancy gotten so wrapped up in her own novels that she was playing them out in real life?

Episode: #2464 Crappy Hour 6/17/24: Summer House Rumors, RH...

The podcast focused on the murder mystery of a chef and his wife, a romance mystery writer, which was potentially inspired by the wife's own novels.

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When I stepped into the kitchen, I could see that Chef Brophy was on the ground and I heard somebody say, call 911.

As writers, we'd written our share of murder mysteries. So when suspicion turned to Dan's wife, Nancy, we weren't that surprised.

The first person they look at would be the spouse. We understand that's usually the way they do it.

But we began to wonder, had Nancy gotten so wrapped up in her own novels... There are murders in all of the books. ...that she was playing them out in real life?

Episode: #2462 RHONJ S14E07: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

The podcast focuses on a romance mystery writer whose husband was found dead, and suspicion fell on her. The podcast suggests the wife may have been inspired by the murders in her books.

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She was a romance mystery writer.

There are murders in all of the books.

Follow Happily Never After Dan and Nancy on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can binge all episodes of Happily Never After Dan and Nancy early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery Plus.

Episode: #2455 The Valley S01E12, Part One: Low Bar

The podcast "Happily Never After" is about a real-life murder mystery where a romance mystery writer's husband was found dead, and suspicion fell on his wife, Nancy. The podcast explores whether Nancy, who writes books with murders in them, was playing out her novels in real life.

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She was a romance mystery writer who happens to be married to a chef.

As writers, we'd written our share of murder mysteries.

There are murders in all of the books.

The first person they look at would be the spouse. We understand that's usually the way they do it.

Episode: #2414 RHONJ, Part 1: Off The Rails

This book was mentioned in relation to a podcast of the same name. The hosts were discussing a murder mystery and how the spouse is usually the first person suspected.

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From Wondery, the makers of Ghost Story and Feta, this is a story about a murder that rocked my little community.

Binge all episodes of Happily Never After ad-free right now on Wondery Plus.

When I stepped into the kitchen, I could see that Chef Brophy was on the ground and I heard somebody say, call 911.

As writers, we'd written our share of murder mysteries. So when suspicion turned to Dan's wife, Nancy, we weren't that surprised.

The first person they look at would be the spouse. We understand that's usually the way they do it. But we began to wonder, had Nancy gotten so wrapped up in her own novels? There are murders in all of the books.

Episode: #2357 RHOBH: The Wade-ing Game

This was introduced as a Wondery podcast story about a murder that rocked the host's little community, noting that the subject was a romance mystery writer whose books all featured murders.

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She was a romance mystery writer. They gloamed on the fact that she writes stories like this. There are murders in all of the books.

From Wondery, the makers of Ghost Story and Feta, this is a story about a murder that rocked my little community. Binge all episodes of Happily Never After ad-free right now on Wondery Plus.

Episode: #2308 Vanderpump Rules Part One: ScandoFallout

This was mentioned as a Wondery podcast about a murder that rocked the host's community, featuring a romance mystery writer who wrote books with murders in them.

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Wondery Plus subscribers can listen to Watch What Crappens ad-free right now. Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts. She was a romance mystery writer. They gloamed on the fact that she writes stories like this. There are murders in all of the books.

From Wondery, the makers of Ghost Story and Feta, this is a story about a murder that rocked my little community. Binge all episodes of Happily Never After, ad-free right now on Wondery Plus.

Episode: #2297 Southern Charm: Douché

The hosts mentioned this story from Wondery about a murder that rocked the speaker's community, which involved a romance mystery writer named Nancy whose husband was a chef.

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From Wondery, the makers of Ghost Story and Feta, this is a story about a murder that rocked my little community. Binge all episodes of Happily Never After ad-free right now on Wondery Plus.

Nancy's love story could have been ripped right out of the pages of one of her own novels She was a romance mystery writer who happens to be married to a chef But this story didn't end with a happily ever after

Episode: #2289 RHOSLC, Part 2: Reunion! Proof! Timeline!

This was mentioned as a Wondery podcast, but the description implied that the central story, about a romance mystery writer whose life mirrored her novels involving murder, could have been ripped from one of her own mystery novels.

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She was a romance mystery writer. They gloamed on the fact that she writes stories like this. There are murders in all of the books.

From Wondery, the makers of Ghost Story and Feta, this is a story about a murder that rocked my little community. Binge all episodes of Happily Never After, ad-free, right now on Wondery Plus.

Nancy's love story could have been ripped right out of the pages of one of her own novels. She was a romance mystery writer who happens to be married to a chef. But this story didn't end with a happily ever after.

As writers, we'd written our share of murder mysteries. So when suspicion turned to Dan's wife, Nancy, we weren't that surprised.

There are murders in all of the books.

Episode: #2277 RHOSLC, Part 1: Detached From Reality

This was promoted as a story about a murder that rocked the narrator's community, involving a romance mystery writer who was married to a chef and whose story seemed to mirror her own novel's plotlines involving suspicion falling on the spouse after a death in the kitchen.

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She was a romance mystery writer. They gloamed on the fact that she writes stories like this. There are murders in all of the books.

From Wondery, the makers of Ghost Story and Feta, this is a story about a murder that rocked my little community. Binge all episodes of Happily Never After, ad-free, right now on Wondery Plus.

Nancy's love story could have been ripped right out of the pages of one of her own novels.

As writers, we'd written our share of murder mysteries. So when suspicion turned to Dan's wife Nancy, we weren't that surprised.

Episode: #2216 RHOP: Juantervention

This was mentioned as a Wondery podcast about a murder that rocked the creator's community, which the hosts noted had a romance mystery writer as the subject whose books all contained murders.

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She was a romance mystery writer. They gloamed on the fact that she writes stories like this. There are murders in all of the books.

From Wondery, the makers of Ghost Story and Feta, this is a story about a murder that rocked my little community. Binge all episodes of Happily Never After ad-free right now on Wondery Plus.

Episode: #2202 RHOBH Part 1: Tit for Tattoo

This story about a murder that rocked a community was mentioned as being available to binge ad-free on Wondery Plus.

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She was a romance mystery writer. They gloamed on the fact that she writes stories like this. There are murders in all of the books.

From Wondery, the makers of Ghost Story and Feta, this is a story about a murder that rocked my little community. Binge all episodes of Happily Never After, ad-free, right now on Wondery Plus.

Nancy's love story could have been ripped right out of the pages of one of her own novels. She was a romance mystery writer who happens to be married to a chef. But this story didn't end with a happily ever after.

As writers, we'd written our share of stories. So when suspicion turned to Dan's wife Nancy, we weren't that surprised. The first person they look at would be the spouse. We understand that's usually the way they do it.

But we began to wonder, had Nancy gotten so wrapped up in her own novels There are murders in all of the books. that she was playing them out in real life?

Episode: #2189 RHOC Part Two: Stormsy Weather

This Wondery podcast was about a murder that shook the speaker's community and centered on a romance mystery writer whose books all contained murders.

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From Wondery, the makers of Ghost Story and Feta, this is a story about a murder that rocked my little community. Binge all episodes of Happily Never After ad-free right now on Wondery Plus.

Nancy's love story could have been ripped right out of the pages of one of her own novels. She was a romance mystery writer who happens to be married to a chef. But this story didn't end with a happily ever after.

As writers, we'd written our share of murder mysteries. So when suspicion turned to Dan's wife Nancy, we weren't that surprised.

There are murders in all of the books.

Episode: #2185 RHONY: No Ifs, Ands, or Putts

The podcast mentioned an ad for this story about a murder that rocked the community, noting that the protagonist was a romance mystery writer who included murders in all of her books.

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She was a romance mystery writer. They gloamed on the fact that she writes stories like this. There are murders in all of the books.

From Wondery, the makers of Ghost Story and Feta, this is a story about a murder that rocked my little community. Binge all episodes of Happily Never After, ad-free, right now on Wondery Plus.

Episode: #2163 RHONY: Ubah Hot!

This was mentioned as a Wondery podcast about a murder that rocked the host's little community, featuring a romance mystery writer who always includes murders in her books.

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She was a romance mystery writer. They gloamed on the fact that she writes stories like this. There are murders in all of the books.

From Wondery, the makers of Ghost Story and Feta, this is a story about a murder that rocked my little community. Binge all episodes of Happily Never After ad-free right now on Wondery Plus.

Episode: Below Deck Down Under: Scuba Dooby Don't

The speakers mentioned that this was a Wondery podcast about a murder that rocked the host's community, written by a romance mystery writer who included murders in all of her books.

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She was a romance mystery writer. They gloamed on the fact that she writes stories like this.

There are murders in all of the books.

Episode: RHOA: OG Fans

This was mentioned as a Wondery podcast featuring a story about a murder that rocked a small community. The writer of the story was noted as a romance mystery writer, and they gloated over the fact that there were murders in all of the books.

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She was a romance mystery writer. They gloamed on the fact that she writes stories like this. There are murders in all of the books.

From Wondery, the makers of Ghost Story and Feta, this is a story about a murder that rocked my little community.

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Elissa Bassist

Hysterical

A Memoir

Hysterical is a podcast, not a book.

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A new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios, Hysterical.

— Episode: #2488 House of the Dragon S02E05: Aegon...

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Episode: #2488 House of the Dragon S02E05: Aegon, Girl

Hysterical is a podcast, not a book.

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A new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios, Hysterical.

Follow Hysterical on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can binge all episodes of Hysterical early and add free right now by joining Wondery Plus.

Episode: Summer House: Amigos No More

This was mentioned as a new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios concerning a mystery illness with bizarre symptoms that began spreading fast at a high school in Leroy, New York, in 2011.

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A mystery illness, bizarre symptoms and spreading fast. Like doubling and tripling and it's all these girls. With a diagnosis, the state tried to keep on the down low.

Is this the largest mass hysteria since the Witches of Salem? Or is it something else entirely? Something's wrong here. Something's not right.

Episode: RHUGT: Pole-ar Opposites

This was mentioned as a new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios about a mystery illness and bizarre symptoms spreading quickly at a high school in Leroy, New York.

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In 2011, something strange began to happen at the high school in Leroy, New York.

A mystery illness, bizarre symptoms and spreading fast. Like doubling and tripling. And it's all these girls.

Is this the largest mass hysteria since the Witches of Salem? Or is it something else entirely? Something's wrong here. Something's not right.

Episode: Below Deck Sailing: Failing Yacht

This was mentioned as a new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios that discussed a mystery illness and bizarre symptoms spreading fast at a high school in Leroy, New York.

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A mystery illness, bizarre symptoms and spreading fast, like doubling and tripling. And it's all these girls with a diagnosis.

Is this the largest mass hysteria since the Witches of Salem? Or is it something else entirely? Something's wrong here. Something's not right.

Episode: 2023 Golden Crappies, Part 2

A new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios was mentioned, focusing on a mystery illness that spread quickly through a high school in Leroy, New York, starting in 2011.

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I was like at my locker and she came up to me and she was like stuttering super bad and I'm like stop f***ing around. She's like, I can't.

It's like doubling and tripling and it's all these girls. With a diagnosis the state tried to keep on the down low.

Is this the largest mass hysteria since The Witches of Salem? Or is it something else entirely?

Episode: RHOM: The Lyin', The Witch, and the Wardrobes

This limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios covered a mystery illness with bizarre symptoms spreading fast among high school girls in Leroy, New York, in 2011.

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I'm Dan Tabersky in 2011. Something strange began to happen at the high school in Leroy, New York.

A mystery illness, bizarre symptoms and spreading fast. It's like doubling and tripling and it's all these girls.

Is this the largest mass hysteria since the witches of Salem? Or is it something else entirely? Something's wrong here. Something's not right.

Episode: RHOP: For All Mal-Intents and Purposes

This was a new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios about a mystery illness that spread fast at a high school in Leroy, New York.

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A mystery illness, bizarre symptoms and spreading fast. It's like doubling and tripling and it's all these girls.

A new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios, Hysterical.

Episode: RHOP: The 2022 Boo-tomac Halloween Dirty Bird Spoo...

This was introduced as a new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios about a mystery illness, bizarre symptoms spreading fast through high school girls in Leroy, New York, and the state's attempt to keep it quiet.

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A mystery illness, bizarre symptoms and spreading fast. It's like doubling and tripling and it's all these girls. With a diagnosis the state tried to keep on the down low.

It's all in your head. It's not physical. Oh my gosh, you're exaggerating. Is this the largest mass hysteria since the Witches of Salem? Or is it something else entirely?

Episode: #1860 House of the Dragon: Burning Love

This was mentioned as a new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios about a mass hysteria event in a New York high school in 2011.

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It's hysteria it's all in your head it's not physical you oh my gosh you're exaggerating is this the largest mass hysteria since the witches of Salem or is it something else entirely something's wrong here something's not right Leroy was the new dateline and everyone was trying to solve the murder a new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios Hysterical follow Hysterical on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts

Episode: BelowDeckMed: Barking Up The Wrong Pantry

This was introduced as a new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios about a mystery illness with bizarre symptoms spreading fast at a high school in Leroy, New York.

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A mystery illness, bizarre symptoms and spreading fast. Like doubling and tripling and it's all these girls.

Is this the largest mass hysteria since the witches of Salem? Or is it something else entirely? Something's wrong here. Something's not right.

Episode: RHOSLC: Salt Lake Season 3 Trailer Breakdown

A new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios about a mass hysteria event in Leroy, New York, where bizarre symptoms spread fast among high school girls.

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I'm Dan Tabursky. In 2011, something strange began to happen at the high school in Leroy, New York.

A mystery illness, bizarre symptoms and spreading fast. Like doubling and tripling and it's all these girls with a diagnosis.

Is this the largest mass hysteria since the witches of Salem? Or is it something else entirely? Something's wrong here. Something's not right. Leroy was the new date line and everyone was trying to solve the murder. A new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios. Hysterical.

Episode: Below Deck Med: Customer Satisfaction

This limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios explored a mystery illness with bizarre symptoms that was spreading fast among girls in a high school in Leroy, New York, leading to speculation about mass hysteria resembling the Salem witch trials.

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And so, something strange began to happen at the high school in Leroy, New York. I was like at my locker and she came up to me and she was like stuttering super bad.

A mystery illness, bizarre symptoms and spreading fast, like doubling and tripling. And it's all these girls with a diagnosis, the state tried to keep on the download.

Is this the largest mass hysteria since the witches of Salem? Or is it something else entirely? Something's wrong here. Something's not right.

Episode: RHOA: The River Mild

This limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios explored a strange mass hysteria event that began in 2011 at a high school in Leroy, where girls experienced bizarre, spreading symptoms, leading to questions about exaggeration or something more sinister.

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a mystery illness bizarre symptoms and spreading fast like doubling and tripling and it's all these girls with a diagnosis the state tried to keep on the down low everybody thought I was holding something back

is this the largest mass hysteria since the witches of Salem or is it something else entirely something's wrong here something's not right

Episode: Southern Charm: Mind Shuck

A new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios about a mass hysteria event that occurred at a high school in Leroy, New York, starting in 2011.

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Is this the largest mass hysteria since the witches of Salem or is it something else entirely? Something's wrong here something's not right.

Episode: RHOA: Blue Ridge Molehills

The limited series about a mass hysteria event at a high school in Leroy, New York, was discussed. The illness featured bizarre symptoms spreading fast among girls, and the state allegedly tried to keep it quiet, leading to speculation about what was really going on.

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I'm Dan Tabursky, and in 2011, something strange began to happen at the high school in Leroy, New York. I was like at my locker and she came up to me and she was like stuttering super bad.

A mystery illness, bizarre symptoms and spreading fast like doubling and tripling. And it's all these girls with a diagnosis the state tried to keep on the down low.

Is this the largest mass hysteria since the witches of Salem? Or is it something else entirely? Something's wrong here. Something's not right.

Episode: Chatting with the LadyGang!

A new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios about a mysterious, fast-spreading illness with bizarre symptoms that affected high school girls in Leroy, New York, starting in 2011.

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I'm Dan Tabursky. In 2011, something strange began to happen at the high school in Leroy, New York.

A mystery illness, bizarre symptoms and spreading fast. Like doubling and tripling. And it's all these girls with a diagnosis, the state tried to keep on the down low.

Is this the largest mass hysteria since the witches of Salem? Or is it something else entirely? Something's wrong here. Something's not right.

Leroy was the new dateline and everyone was trying to solve the murder. A new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios. Hysterical.

Episode: #1766 RHOA: Peach and Tunnel

The book/limited series explored a mystery illness with bizarre symptoms that spread fast among high school girls in Leroy, New York, with an initial suggestion that the cause was hysteria.

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I was like at my locker and she came up to me and she was like stuttering super bad. I'm like, stop f***ing around. She's like, I can't. A mystery illness, bizarre symptoms and spreading fast. It's like doubling and tripling and it's all these girls.

Is this the largest mass hysteria since the witches of Salem? Or is it something else entirely? Something's wrong here. Something's not right.

Episode: RHOC: Hot and Bothered - Live from Nashville

This was advertised as a new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios concerning a mystery illness outbreak in a high school.

"

Something's wrong here. Something's not right. Leroy was the new date line and everyone was trying to solve the murder.

Episode: #1684 RHOM: Friendship Contract!

A new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios was mentioned, which focused on a mass hysteria event in a high school in Leeroy, New York, involving bizarre symptoms spreading fast among the girls.

"

a mystery illness bizarre symptoms and spreading fast like doubling and tripling and it's all these girls with a diagnosis the state tried to keep on the down low everybody thought I was holding something back well you were holding something back and tension I yeah yeah well yeah no it's hysteria it's all in your head it's not physical you oh my gosh you're exaggerating is this the largest mass hysteria since the witches of Salem or is it something else entirely something's wrong here something's not right

A new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios Hysterical follow Hysterical on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts

Episode: #1681 Live From The Wilbur: PumpRules LaLa Landing

A new limited series from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios about a mystery illness that spread among girls at a high school in Leroy, New York, causing bizarre symptoms.

"

In 2011 something strange began to happen at the high school in Leroy, New York. I was like at my locker and she came up to me and she was like stuttering super bad and like stop f***ing around. She's like I can't. A mystery illness, bizarre symptoms and spreading fast.

Is this the largest mass hysteria since the witches of Salem? Or is it something else entirely? Something's wrong here. Something's not right. Leroy was the new date line and everyone was trying to solve the murder.

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Christa Carmen

The Daughters of Block Island

A Novel

Across fifteen episodes, several hosts noted that the title was topping the mystery, thriller, and suspense list on Audible and expressed interest in adding it to their listening queues. Each mention highlighted its current #1 ranking and the speakers' intent to try it out, but no deeper analysis or endorsement was provided.

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Episode: #2452 RHOC Rewind S12E17 Part 2 “A Case of the Vic...

The podcast speaker mentioned this book as being currently number one on the mystery, thriller and suspense list and that they were definitely going to put it in their queue.

"

Right now, one thing that I'm very interested in taking a listen to is The Daughters of Block Island, which is currently number one on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list.

So that is definitely going into my queue.

Episode: #2445 RHODub S02E01: You Say Dubai, I Say Hello

The podcast host was very interested in this book, which was number one on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list at the time of the episode recording.

"

One thing that I'm very interested in taking a listen to is "The Daughters of Block Island", which is currently number one on the mystery, thriller and suspense list.

Episode: #2444 Summer House S08E15 Part 2: Carlito’s Way

The Daughters of Block Island was the number one book on the mystery, thriller and suspense list. It was recommended for the speaker to listen to.

"

Right now, one thing that I'm very interested in taking a listen to is The Daughters of Block Island, which is currently number one on the mystery, thriller and suspense list. So that is definitely going into my queue.

Episode: #2443 Summer House S08E15 Part 1: Carlito’s Way

It was mentioned as a book currently topping the mystery, thriller, and suspense list.

"

Right now, one thing that I'm very interested in taking a listen to is The Daughters of Block Island, which is currently number one on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list.

Episode: #2442 The Valley S01E11: O Danny Oy

It was mentioned as the number one book on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list on Audible and was added to the speaker's queue.

"

Right now, one thing that I'm very interested in taking a listen to is The Daughters of Block Island, which is currently number one on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list. So that is definitely going into my queue.

Episode: #2441 PumpRules S11E18 Part 2: Fall of the Baby...

It was mentioned as being the number one book on the mystery, thriller and suspense list, so the speaker was interested in listening to it.

"

Right now, one thing that I'm very interested in taking a listen to is The Daughters of Block Island, which is currently number one on the mystery, thriller and suspense list.

Episode: #2439 Below Deck S11E17: Barbie Melts

The Daughters of Block Island was mentioned as being number one on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list. The speaker was interested in listening to it and added it to their queue.

"

Right now, one thing that I'm very interested in taking a listen to is The Daughters of Block Island, which is currently number one on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list.

So that is definitely going into my queue.

Episode: #2434 The Valley S01E10: Zack Attack!(?)

It was described as a mystery, thriller, and suspense book currently sitting at number one on the list. It was added to the speaker's queue.

"

Right now, one thing that I'm very interested in taking a listen to is The Daughters of Block Island, which is currently number one on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list.

So that is definitely going into my queue.

Episode: #2433 Below Deck S11E16, part 2: Cabin Check Your...

It was the number one book on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list at the time of the podcast recording.

"

Right now, one thing that I'm very interested in taking a listen to is The Daughters of Block Island, which is currently number one on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list.

Episode: #2429 Summer House S08E13: Killing Me Not Softly

It was mentioned as being the number one book on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list on Audible. The speaker was interested in listening to it.

"

Right now, one thing that I'm very interested in taking a listen to is The Daughters of Block Island, which is currently number one on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list.

So that is definitely going into my queue.

Episode: #2428 PumpRules S11E16 Part 2: Something About Hu...

The Daughters of Block Island was mentioned as a book that the speaker is interested in listening to. It is currently number one on the mystery thriller and suspense list.

"

Right now one thing that I'm very interested in taking a listen to is The Daughters of Block Island which is currently number one on the mystery thriller and suspense list.

Episode: #2425 Below Deck S11E15 & Summer House MV S02E8: P...

The speaker mentions this book as being number one on the mystery, thriller and suspense list and plans on adding it to their queue.

"

Right now one thing that I'm very interested in taking a listen to is The Daughters of Block Island, which is currently number one on the mystery, thriller and suspense list. So that is definitely going into my queue.

Episode: #2422 RHONJ, Part 2 S14E02: Twit For Brains

The Daughters of Block Island was mentioned as a book currently number one on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list. It was recommended for listening.

"

Right now, one thing that I'm very interested in taking a listen to is The Daughters of Block Island, which is currently number one on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list. So that is definitely going into my queue.

Episode: #2420 Summer House S08E12: Passenger Princess

It was mentioned as the number one book on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list and was added to the speaker's queue.

"

Right now, one thing that I'm very interested in taking a listen to is The Daughters of Block Island, which is currently number one on the mystery, thriller, and suspense list. So that is definitely going into my queue.

Episode: #2417 PumpRules, Part 1: You In Danger Girl!

The podcast host mentioned being interested in listening to the audiobook "Daughters of Block Island", which was currently number one on the mystery thriller and suspense list.

"

Right now one thing that I'm very interested in taking a listen to is The Daughters of Block Island which is currently number one on the mystery thriller and suspense list so that is definitely going into my queue.

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Heather Gay

Bad Mormon

A Memoir

The hosts highlighted the memoir as a New York Times bestseller that Heather promoted during multiple segments, often encouraging listeners to purchase it. They discussed the book’s controversial content, including accusations of exploiting a co‑host’s sexuality, and noted its aggressive marketing with promotional boxes and events. Overall, the podcast presented the title as a popular, must‑read release despite the surrounding drama.

Highly Recommended
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Episode: #2302 RHOSLC, Part Two: Book of Salty Burns

Heather mentioned her book, which was a bestseller on the New York Times list, during a segment about her black eye incident with Jen Shah.

"

And I'm not going to lie about it. It was delicious. It was fucking delicious. Okay. Now right there, that's when Jen is saying congratulations on being in your time's bestseller for your book, Bad Mormon. That was really nice of her to throw that in there right now.

I'm sorry to Bravo. I'm sorry to the viewers. I'm sorry for the opportunity that was given to me.

Episode: #2300 Crappy Hour Live 1/22/24: RHOSLC Lawsuit, RH...

This book, written by Heather, told the story of how the RHOSLC show started, which contradicted Lisa Barlow's version of events.

"

Also Heather's book, Bad Mormon, tells the story of how the show started and it said it was built around Lisa.

Episode: #2286 Crappy Hour Live 1/8/24- Monica’s RHOSLC Tim...

A box containing the book was sent out with little gifts, including lube, which was mentioned in relation to a discussion about the author's sexuality and perceived secrecy around her sex life.

"

I was moving stuff around in my office because New Year's and that's what I do. And I had the box for Heather's book, Bad Mormon, because she sent a box to Bravo accounts or whatever, like with the book.

Episode: #2267 RHOSLC Part 2: Catamaran Got Your Tongue?

The hosts discussed Heather's book, noting that Whitney accused her of exploiting Whitney's sexuality in it and bringing up the boudoir photo anecdote. Heather defended herself by stating Whitney was aware of the content and that Whitney was missing the point by focusing on permission rather than the content itself.

"

It's called Bad Mormon, not Bad Shitty Friends. And whatever you do call it, please buy a copy of it because it's available anywhere you find books like Hudson News at the airport.

I am an actual New York Times bestselling author. Okay. And you are ridiculous, bitch for even trying to say that I'm gonna leave now move.

You exploited my vagina in your book over and over again.

Episode: #2266 RHOSLC Part 1: Catamaran Got Your Tongue?

The book was mentioned in the context of Heather referencing it as the source for details regarding her sensitivity about sex-related topics. It was noted that the book was selling very well, which the publisher confirmed.

"

I think that like being a New York Times bestseller of the book Bad Mormon, which is available at Barnes Noble and other book resellers, it's just a lot of weight on my shoulders.

And so I think I just, that's why I reacted so strongly. I mean, Heather was sensitive on the bus, but Monica was trying to like start shit with her when she was like, I've been sex shamed. So let's do something else now.

I just finished reading her book and of all the stories she could have told about our friendship. She chose to write about when I hired her to do my boudoiria photo shoot as an anniversary gift to Justin in 2017.

the book is selling like gangbusters.

Episode: #2257 RHOSLC, Part 2: Mob Mentality

Whitney was reading this book, and mentioned that it was a fun fact that she actually reads books, favoring true crime, spirituality, and business books, with thrillers being her favorite genre.

"

So Whitney is in her room reading Bad Mormon and she's like, fun fact that might shock people is that I actually read books.

It's like, Whitney, you're reading the book perpendicularly. Okay, you're holding it like a calendar. You are reading the back of a baloney packet.

Episode: #2247 RHOSLC: Bath Salty

Whitney was seen packing the book "Bad Mormon" into her bag while preparing for the trip to Bermuda.

"

So then we have Whitney. She's packing Bad Mormon into her bag.

Episode: #2236 RHOSLC Part 2: For Butter or Worse

Heather mentioned hosting a book event for the reading of her book, Bad Mormon, in connection with the pioneer-themed activities they were doing.

"

I would like to make a toast to all of my sister wives. I want to say thank you for showing up to my book event, the reading of my book, Bad Mormon.

Episode: #2187 RHOSLC: Opa Faux Pas

Heather mentioned writing this book about her negative experiences with the Mormon church. The speakers noted that writing this book made Lisa treat her like an enemy.

"

And now people know I've written this book called Bad Mormon and they treat me like I'm an automatic enemy because I'm against the church

Episode: RHUGT: Carnival Cruise

Heather mentioned that she has a bestselling book coming out titled "Bad Mormon," which is about her experiences and issues with the Mormon church, leading to her being alienated from her community.

"

I don't think the book was about like how to leave the church. I think it was like, I'm a Bad Mormon and this is what I had to deal with.

But a title on a bestselling New York author book sale, bestseller, bestseller, Bad Mormon.

Episode: PumpRules: Don't ShiShoot The Messenger

The speakers discussed receiving a promotional box for Heather Gay's memoir, which included the book itself and several other items. They noted that the book was beautiful and contained many unique extras.

"

thank you she sent a copy of did you get a copy of Bad Mormon got a copy of Bad Mormon i sure did i got my copy of Bad Mormon and it has like gifts inside

the Bad Mormon is beautiful beautiful box

Episode: Live in Dallas #RHOSLC: Master Baiters

Heather's book was mentioned in connection with the Church of Latter-day Saints filing an opposition to its trademark application. She stated that writing the book made her feel especially vulnerable as she had to revisit her childhood trauma for the third season in a row.

"

And writing this book, which is available today, made me especially vulnerable.

Heather filed a trademark application for Bad Mormon based on her book for the church.

Episode: RHOSLC: Shah-Plea Ever After

The hosts discussed the cover reveal and upcoming nature of Heather's book about leaving her religion. They noted that the title, "Bad Mormon," was considered an impulse buy, though one host expressed skepticism about the sincerity of the book's premise being more than a money grab under a guise of heroism.

"

It's a party to celebrate marketing. And so it really is. It's a PR party.

I just thought literally because you all come out with so many books. It's like an hourly thing. Like Jesus Christ, like I don't want to go to church. I'm going to write a book about it.

Well, the title is Bad Mormon. That is such an impulse buy for me at the airport.

I'm going to be opening it. That's not written yet. Um, opening. It's not open yet. Um, about leaving a religion.

For a devout Mormon, this cover is sacrilegious, blasphemous, and terribly offensive.

Episode: RHOSLC: Après Skeet

Heather mentioned she was writing a book about leaving the Mormon church and had decided to call it "Bad Mormon". She expressed conflict about her Mormon friends finding out she had sex outside of marriage, even though her book agent suggested they likely already knew.

"

So Heather tells us I'm writing a book about leaving the Mormon church and I've decided to call it Bad Mormon

I'm just, I'm very conflicted about it because I don't want my Mormon friends to know I've had sex outside of marriage

Episode: RHOSLC: Salt Lake Season 3 Trailer Breakdown

Heather wrote a memoir titled 'Bad Mormon,' which shocked her family, leading to her sister saying they would never speak to her again, although the cover looked more like a sexy novel or a New Year's goal vision board.

"

So Heather has a book really you don't say. You don't say Heather. She writes a book called Fuck Mormons and she's like, my family's mad. It is so weird. My family is so mad.

It says Bad Mormon, a memoir. And then it's a picture of Heather, obviously.

My mother threw the Book of Mormon. My mother threw Bad Mormon at me.

Frank Herbert's Dune Saga 3-Book Deluxe Hardcover Boxed Set: Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune Cover

Frank Herbert

Frank Herbert's Dune Saga 3-Book Deluxe Hardcover Boxed Set

Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune

The hosts frequently referenced the title, using it as a comedic touchstone—from jokes about a "smart baby" and a twerking Fremen scene to likening Orange County to its desert planet. Ben expressed both enthusiasm for rereading it and frustration with its slow, desert‑traversing pacing, while Ronnie alternated between putting it aside for video games and noting a desire to read more. Overall, the book served as a light, occasional reference rather than a strong recommendation.

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Episode: #2406 Summer House: More (Extraterrestrial) Life

The speaker mentioned picking up "Dune" and reading it again, noting that it features a "smart baby" who likely would be familiar with "Joyce Carroll's" latest book. The speaker seemed to enjoy the book, using humorous examples of the "smart baby" character.

"

I will say this, Ronnie, I did pick up Dune and I'm back into Dune and there is like a smart baby in it.

And that baby probably would that smart baby probably would know about Joyce Carroll. It's oh my God, the smart.

The baby's like, you have not ordered trash bags from Amazon in a while. Would you like me to take care of that? It's just like the baby. Baby personal assistant.

The baby's like, I just want to know what you're doing with your life. I just want you to crush life daddy.

Episode: #2232 Married to Medicine: ParTea Crasher

One speaker mentioned putting down the book because they found it less fun than playing the Zelda video game. They also referenced a specific scene where Paul is rescued by the Fremen and they were all twerking underground.

"

I started playing Zelda so I put down Dune. Because guess what? Zelda is way more fun than Dune.

You know where there's a lot of twerking? Dune. I'll tell you, when Paul is rescued by the Fremen and then he goes to their underground hideout and they're all just twerking in there, I'm like, finally this novel is picking up.

Episode: #2174 RHOC Part One: Insane Clown Posse

The speakers made a brief reference to this work when describing the feeling of being stuck in Orange County after taking a temporary lease, comparing it to the desert planet Arrakis from the book.

"

Yeah, it's sort of like Arrakis. Once you're there, you can't get out of it. Sorry, Dune reference.

Episode: Below Deck Down Under: Culverized

One speaker mentioned reading some of the book during a hurricane and found it slow, comparing the extensive walking/travel segments to destination entertainment they disliked in other media.

"

I did read much more of Dune. I spent my hurricane reading some Dune. It's just it's so slow. I'm sorry. People walking around in a desert. It's just like, it's like really one of my least favorite things in books and movies is when there's like a situation and things go bad. And then people have to walk through deserts or woods. I hate it. And it goes forever.

And like in Dune, they've honestly been in the desert for so long walking around. And then Paul, Paul, who's the lead, which is so, I still think it's ridiculous that this futuristic story centers around someone named Paul.

And then I watched the show or the movie and really liked the movie. But even the movie felt like walking through a desert for 10 years. And that was just two and a half hours.

Episode: RHOC: The Vault in Our Stars, Part 2

The book was referenced when discussing Heather Dubrow's appearance, suggesting someone should make her eyes look like a Fremen from the novel.

"

Make her eyes look like a Fremen from Dune. Because I'm still reading it. I know what the Fremen are.

Dune is basically the real house of Orange County. It's about a bunch of people who live in a barren wasteland and giant worms come up from the sand and eat you.

Episode: RHOA: The Elusive Chanteuse

One of the hosts mentioned that they needed to read more of this book, expressing a desire for it amidst discussing domestic tasks.

"

AC filter. You know it's. AC filter. And read more of Dune. Yeah I mean we need to be.

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing: Anniversary Edition Cover

Judy Blume

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Anniversary Edition

Ben Mandelker recalled reading the book as a child and expressed his fondness for Judy Blume, noting that he loved the story and other titles by the author. He mentioned it while reminiscing about his fifth‑grade reading experiences, indicating that the book held a special place in his personal library.

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Episode: #2199 RHONY Part Two: So It’s My Fault?

A speaker brought up this book while discussing the name Judith and relating it to Joan Allen's granddaughter.

"

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, except in all her life instead.

Episode: RHONJ: The Hens of History

The speaker mentioned reading this book as a child and finding Judy Blume great.

"

I love Judy Blume because I read Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Superfudge and Blubber.

Episode: RHONJ: The Hens of History

The speaker listed this as one of the books by Judy Blume they enjoyed reading in the fifth grade.

"

I read Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Superfudge and Blubber.

Episode: RHONJ: The Hens of History

The speaker mentioned reading this book in fifth grade and feeling that Judy Blume could write anything they would love.

"

I read Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Superfudge and Blubber.

Superfudge: Anniversary Edition Cover

Judy Blume

Superfudge

Anniversary Edition

The title was brought up several times as a nostalgic favorite from the hosts' childhoods, with Ben Mandelker noting he read it in fifth grade and expressing his love for Judy Blume's work. It was mentioned alongside other Blume books as part of a fond recollection of early reading experiences. The overall tone was positive and appreciative of the author’s influence.

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Episode: #2199 RHONY Part Two: So It’s My Fault?

This book was mentioned immediately after 'Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing' in relation to Joan Allen's granddaughter named Judith.

"

Superfudge, also known as the story of Joan Allen's granddaughter's draws.

Episode: RHONJ: The Hens of History

The speaker mentioned reading this book as a child and finding Judy Blume great.

"

Hello, God. Are you there? It's me. Cookies. Mom, trying to talk to God.

I love Judy Blume because I read Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Superfudge and Blubber.

Episode: RHONJ: The Hens of History

The speaker stated they read this book, acknowledging that Dolores Catania's mother referenced it while talking about Judy Blume's content.

"

I read Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Superfudge and Blubber.

Episode: RHONJ: The Hens of History

The speaker mentioned reading this book, along with others by Judy Blume, back in fifth grade and having a very positive view of the author.

"

I read Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Superfudge and Blubber.

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom Cover

unknown author

The Four Agreements

A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

The hosts highlighted the book as a useful tool for not taking things personally and for practicing gratitude, noting that characters in the show would benefit from its principles. Ronnie and Erin both urged listeners to read it, citing specific agreements such as being grateful and recognizing that situations aren't about you. Their remarks conveyed a strong endorsement of its practical value.

Highly Recommended
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Episode: #2481 House of the Dragon S02E04: Somebody Stop T...

They mentioned "The Four Agreements" as an example of a book that could help people avoid taking things personally, a common theme in the show. Damon's reaction to his dream was highlighted as an example of how characters on the show don't seem to consider personal psychology.

"

They didn't have books like The Four Agreements, you know what I mean? Like they do take things personally because they didn't have that book.

No one was like, you know what changed my life? The Four Agreements.

Episode: RHONY Part One: Coach Reproach

The speaker mentioned two agreements from the book--be grateful and it's not about you--while criticizing another person's behavior.

"

You know what, read The Four Agreements, be grateful and it's also not about you.

Episode: RHONY Part One: Coach Reproach

One of the agreements from this book, 'be grateful,' was suggested as something Erin should practice regarding her wedding celebration.

"

Read The Four Agreements, be grateful and it's also not about you. That's at least two of them.

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Alice Walker

The Color Purple (Penguin Vitae)

The hosts discussed the book, its film adaptation, and the upcoming musical, noting that it had profoundly moved them and often left them in tears. One speaker identified as a huge fan, while another recalled reading it years ago and planning to revisit the movie after seeing it listed among top Netflix titles. Their comments highlighted the story's dramatic power and emotional resonance, leading them to strongly endorse it to listeners.

Highly Recommended
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Episode: #2285 RHOP Dragging It Out

The speakers discussed the book, the movie adaptation, and the musical. One speaker expressed being a huge fan of the book and the film, particularly due to Oprah and Fantasia, though they felt the direction of Fantasia's big number in the film was pedestrian.

"

I will say about the color purple, I want to see it. I'm a huge color purple stan, Love that book, love the book.

The Color Purple destroyed me. I mean I think I saw that when I was 14 or 15 years old. I'd never seen anything like that dramatic, you know where it got wrenching, where you're sobbing, you know.

Episode: Summer House MV: I Have a Girlfriend in Canada

The speakers discussed the movie adaptation of the musical version of this book, noting it was a strong, emotional film that caused one of the hosts to cry profusely in the theater.

"

Now I love The Color Purple, the movie. It's always been one of my favorites. Never sobbed harder in a movie. But the musical, oh my God, they're making a... I didn't know they were making a movie out of the musical.

I did plan to watch the original OG Color Purple before then, because I know I'm going to see this one. I know it.

Episode: Southern Charm: Exes and Oh Nos

One of the hosts mentioned reading the book years ago and was planning to watch the movie adaptation after seeing it listed as one of the 50 best movies on Netflix.

"

I did read the book years ago. I always have to say that so that way. I'm not totally totally out of touch.

And the first one was The Color Purple and I said this is a sign.

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Dave Quinn

Not All Diamonds and Rosé

The Inside Story of The Real Housewives from the People Who Lived It

The book was highlighted as an insider account of the Real Housewives, with Ben urging listeners to read it after noting the author's tweet about People Magazine logistics and Daryn referencing its detailed history. Ronnie and Dave discussed how the uncut version was wild and emphasized that it was more a collection of feelings than hard facts, even noting juicy producer anecdotes. Overall, the hosts presented it as a must‑read for fans seeking behind‑the‑scenes stories.

Highly Recommended
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Episode: Summer House Reunion 1: The Shoe Hit the Fan

The author of this book, Dave Quinn, was mentioned in connection with a tweet he made regarding the logistics of getting an engagement story into People Magazine. The speaker suggested listeners go read this book about the Real Housewives.

"

So, um, author of that really good housewives book. Yeah, it was called Diamonds. Life's not all diamonds and ros, I believe it's what's called.

I found this out from Dave Quinn's book, actually.

Episode: 2022 Golden Crappies Live From NYC

The author spoke about his book, mentioning that the full, uncut version was out of control. He stated that the book was a collection of feelings rather than hard facts, noting that producers were the juiciest sources for the book.

"

The book by the way is called not all diamonds and ros Okay It's funny because um when we were deciding what to name our tour We were originally going to call it the diamonds and ros tour and literally the next day It came out that your book was called not all diamonds and ros

There was a lot you should have seen the uncut version The uh, the full book was out of control.

I always say it's a book of uh, it's a book of feelings not a book of facts That's that's that's for sure

Episode: Talking Bravo with Daryn Carp and Liz Culley

This book was referenced as Dave Quinn's book about the history of the housewives, which was published on Andy Cohen's imprint. One of the guests mentioned a specific claim from the book regarding a housewife reaching out to Andy's assistant.

"

I mean, if you've read Donald diamonds and Rose, which is Dave Quinn's book on Andy Cohen's imprint about the housewives history, there was a few housewives, one in particular who said that she reached out to Andy's assistant and never heard back, which was a lie because I never would miss anything from any housewife.

Blubber (Richard Jackson) Cover

Judy Blume

Blubber (Richard Jackson)

Ben Mandelker recalled reading the title in fifth grade and expressed that he loved it, noting it as part of his broader appreciation for Judy Blume’s work. His comments highlighted the book’s lasting appeal to him as a childhood favorite.

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Episode: RHONJ: The Hens of History

The speaker mentioned loving this book, along with others by Judy Blume, when they were in the fifth grade.

"

Me too. I love Judy Blume because I read Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Superfudge and Blubber.

Episode: RHONJ: The Hens of History

The speaker mentioned reading this novel in the fifth grade and enjoying it as part of their appreciation for Judy Blume's work.

"

Loved it. I read that one. Yeah, Blubber.

Episode: RHONJ: The Hens of History

The speaker mentioned reading this book as a child and loving Judy Blume's writing overall at that time.

"

Blubber, another Judy Blume novel. Loved it. I read that one.

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Jun Joseph Smith

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

The speakers referenced a saying from this book regarding 'sinners and saints' not getting along well, which led to a historical mention of firebombing.

"

That's Joseph Smith. Didn't really work out that well from a lot of firebombing as I recall.

— Episode: #2575 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives 0104:...

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Episode: #2575 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives 0104: The Wicke...

The speakers referenced a saying from this book regarding 'sinners and saints' not getting along well, which led to a historical mention of firebombing.

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That's Joseph Smith. Didn't really work out that well from a lot of firebombing as I recall.

You know, Joseph Smith said the best thing you can do is put your dreams on hold for 15 years while your husband might get his career together.

Episode: #2187 RHOSLC: Opa Faux Pas

Jack was reportedly reading the Book of Mormon and described it as action-packed, suggesting it could be made into a good movie.

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But like, what about the Book of Mormon? Have you wrote that? Yeah, and he's like, yeah, I'm reading it right now. What do you think? It's like really action packed. Really? That's all interesting.

He's like, yeah, they could make it into a movie and that would like do good. I really like the part where it turns out that like there was a guy who broke the security system and then all the dinosaurs got loose.

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Charlotte Bronte

Jane Eyre

The book was referenced in two episodes, first when a character’s name was noted to match the title, and later as an example of a work that might include illustrations, which could affect its rarity. A speaker pointed out the name similarity, and another (Ben) mentioned it while discussing illustrated volumes. Both mentions were brief and informal, with no endorsement or critique offered.

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Episode: #2495 House of the Dragon S02E07: Ride or Die

The character, who is a maid, is named Jane Eyre and it was noted that the name was similar to the title of the book.

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By the way, has anybody noticed that my name is Jane Eyre? It's like Jane Eyre. How did the other people get the Muppets and I got fucking Jane Eyre?

Episode: #2177 RHONY: Swinger and a Miss

A Jane Eyre book was mentioned as an example of a volume that might have illustrations, which one speaker suggested would make it less rare.

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So Allison's just like showing her around all these things like you know like oh here's a Jane Eyre or here's like a King Lear or something like that.

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Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Brothers Karamazov

A Novel in Four Parts With Epilogue

The hosts joked that a guest repeatedly claimed she would read the book while traveling, but they suggested she never actually opened it, using it as a status symbol. No substantive discussion of the book’s content was offered, and the remarks were meant to mock the guest’s pretensions rather than evaluate the title.

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Episode: Crappens ReRun: Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Tri...

One speaker mocked Kyle by suggesting she would claim to be reading this book while on vacation, implying she only carries books for show and never reads them.

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I feel like Kyle just wherever she goes has the latest Leanne Moriarty book and that's it and she's never read a damn one she's just gonna tell everybody she read it while she's waiting for a Reese Witherspoon to make a movie out of it or something a TV show out of it

Episode: RHUGT: Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Begins!

Kyle mentioned that she was totally going to read this book but never got around to it, likely implying she only brings the latest Leanne Moriarty book with her on trips.

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I feel like Kyle just wherever she goes has the latest Leanne Moriarty book and that's it and she's never read she's just gonna tell everybody she read it while she's waiting for Reese Witherspoon to make a movie out of it or something a TV show out of it

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Teresa Giudice

Skinny Italian

Eat It and Enjoy It -- Live La Bella Vita and Look Great, Too!

The book was brought up in two episodes where hosts used it to mock the author and criticize a passage that described a husband overriding a wife's consent. One host joked about the title on a mural, while another referenced the controversial "rape" passage, framing the book in a negative light. The overall discussion was critical rather than supportive.

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Episode: RHONJ: The Hens of History

Melissa's book, which was referenced when discussing her views on consent, had a passage that spoke about a husband taking over a wife's body against her will during sex.

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I'm about to drunk dial my ex. And Melissa's like, I'm not Melissa, Teresa's like, that's going in Teresa's vault.

Melissa's whole, oh, I really love when a guy just takes over and takes me. Could you please not remind us of the rape passage from your book that you wrote?

Which was like, ladies, don't get mad when you don't want to have sex and your husband just whips down your dress and does it anyway.

Episode: RHONJ: The Hens of History

One of the hosts mocked Melissa by referencing a book titled 'Skinny Italian' on a mural, humorously suggesting renaming it to 'Skinny Portuguesa' because Portuguese food was allegedly more popular.

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We've got Skinny Italian, but I made you a little bit bigger because full-figured people are more in right now.

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Dawn Tripp

Jackie

A Novel

The hosts talked about the book when a cast member asked how it was selling, noting that the author had expected it to become a New York Times bestseller but it did not. They also joked about another cast member being upset for not receiving a free copy, mentioning that copies had been given to a few people. The discussion was light‑hearted and did not constitute a strong endorsement.

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Episode: #2438 RHONJ: Risk It For the Biscuit

The podcast hosts joked that Margaret was upset because she didn't get a free copy of Jackie's book. Jackie had given a copy of her book to Jennifer Fessler.

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I cannot believe I didn't get Jackie's book.

I cannot believe that I did not get a free copy of Jackie's book.

You gave it to Jen Fessler in December.

You sent it to Melissa.

You weren't wrong. You were kicked out for being rude.

She wanted to read my book. You have a book?

Episode: #2494 RHONJ S14E11: The Pajama Lame

Jennifer Aydin had read Jackie's book and asked how it was selling. Jackie said she thought it was going to be a New York Times bestseller, but it wasn't.

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Jennifer Aiden had read Jackie's book and asked how it was selling. Jackie said she thought it was going to be a New York Times bestseller, but it wasn't.

She's like, yeah, I mean, I thought it was going to be a New York Times bestseller, but it's not. That's okay.

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Carl Hiaasen

Squeeze Me

A novel

Ronnie mentioned the title in two episodes, noting that he downloaded it because of the striking martini‑glass and snake‑tail cover and said he was excited to listen to it later. No further commentary on the story was provided.

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Episode: #2407 Summer House MV: Freaknik Freakout

The book was downloaded due to the martini glass image on the cover and the snake tail wrapped around it. The speaker is excited to listen to it later.

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Ronnie, I recently downloaded Squeeze Me by Carl Hyassan, mainly because it shows a martini glass with a snake tail wrapped around it. I mean, what else needs to be said? And I am very excited to listen to it later today.

Episode: #2401 Below Deck: The French Disconnection

The speaker, Ronnie, downloaded the book mainly because of the martini glass with a snake tail wrapped around it on the cover. They were excited to listen to it later.

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I recently downloaded Squeeze Me by Carl Hyassan, mainly because it shows a martini glass with a snake tail wrapped around it.

I mean, what else needs to be said?

And I am very excited to listen to it later today.

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Richard Bach

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

The book was referenced twice in light‑hearted remarks, with one host joking that a sweet hostess would soon send a copy after a discussion about a deceased father, and another mentioning a mother possibly reading a recent chapter while talking about family matters. No deeper analysis or endorsement was offered, and the comments were purely anecdotal. The overall tone was casual and non‑committal.

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Episode: Southern Charm: Settling and Meddling

One of the speaker's mothers was mentioned as possibly having read the latest chapter from this book while discussing family matters.

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or she goes down inside and listens to her mom talk about the latest chapter she read in Jonathan Livingston Segal or something

Episode: #3141 RHOP S10E13 Part 1: Malice in Wanderland

One speaker jokingly predicted that the overly sweet hostess would send the guest a copy of this book soon, referencing the guest's previous discussion about her dead father.

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I hope you like Jonathan Livingston Siegel. Cause she's sending you a copy very soon. I'm going to tell you that right now. Jonathan Denningston Siegel. Cause that's all they want to talk about. People who died and where they died in this house.

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Jean-Louis Cohen

Le Corbusier

1887 - 1965

The title was humorously cited when the chef handed a crew member a book about Le Corbusier instead of the requested chicken dish, underscoring his culinary ineptitude. The podcast treated the mention as a light‑hearted anecdote rather than a serious recommendation.

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Episode: #2509 Below Deck Med (S09E10): No Gain Laundrospa...

It was mentioned as a book that Jono, the chef, gave to a crew member instead of a requested chicken dish, highlighting his lack of culinary expertise.

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I asked him for a chicken court on Blue and he gave me a book about Le Corbusier.

Episode: #2509 Below Deck Med (S09E10): No Gain Laundrospa...

Jono, in a humorous exchange, mentioned being given a book about Le Corbusier instead of a chicken dish, which he found baffling and inedible.

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I asked him for a chicken court on Blue, and he gave me a book about Le Corbusier.

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Kash Patel

The Plot Against the King 3

The Return of the King

The hosts referenced the title during the episode, noting its similarity to Lord of the Rings and describing it as very Hobbit‑y while connecting it to Gary's return after Easter week. They made a brief comment about the biblical basis of the comparison, but did not discuss the content or offer a recommendation. Overall, the mention was light‑hearted and incidental.

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Episode: Below Deck Sailing Yacht: Getting the Job Bun

The book was mentioned in relation to the episode title and the context of Gary returning. It was also noted that the title felt very Hobbit-y.

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Return of the King! Yeah, um, it's Return of the King. It's kind of after Easter week, and they're not talking about Jesus. They're talking about Gary.

But Return of the King is also like Lord of the Rings. It's very Hobbit-y.

Episode: Below Deck Sailing Yacht: Getting the Job Bun

The book was mentioned in comparison to the episode discussion, suggesting it relates to Gary's return. It was also connected to being 'Hobbit-y' and based on the Bible.

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Return of the King! Yeah, um, it's Return of the King. It's kind of after Easter week, and they're not talking about Jesus. They're talking about Gary.

Return of the King is also like Lord of the Rings. It's very Hobbit-y. Which is based on the Bible, duh.

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