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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)

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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The Heart Of A Warrior: Before You Can Become the Warrior, You Must Become The Beloved Son Cover

Michael Thompson

The Heart Of A Warrior

Before You Can Become the Warrior, You Must Become The Beloved Son

This book was mentioned as the title of a memory book or biography that Sierra received from Alejandra. It was humorously referenced as a biography of Zachary Taylor by one of the speakers.

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And this is the first time I actually I think she felt sad in the whole movie. I love my book, but it looks like something like a journal. No, it's called Heart of a Warrior.

— Episode: Falling For Christmas w Reality Gays Par...

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Episode: Falling For Christmas w Reality Gays Part Four

This book was mentioned as the title of a memory book or biography that Sierra received from Alejandra. It was humorously referenced as a biography of Zachary Taylor by one of the speakers.

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And this is the first time I actually I think she felt sad in the whole movie. I love my book, but it looks like something like a journal. No, it's called Heart of a Warrior.

Wow, thank you for my biography of Zachary Taylor.

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Madeleine L'Engle

A Wrinkle in Time (A Wrinkle in Time Quintet, 1)

A shirt was compared to having more wrinkles than the book as imagined by the author, Madeline, in a moment of the host losing track of the author's name.

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That shirt has more wrinkles than time, as imagined by Madeline. What's her face? Who famously wrote a wrinkle in time?

— Episode: Below Deck: Truffling Feathers

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Episode: Below Deck: Truffling Feathers

A shirt was compared to having more wrinkles than the book as imagined by the author, Madeline, in a moment of the host losing track of the author's name.

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That shirt has more wrinkles than time, as imagined by Madeline. What's her face? Who famously wrote a wrinkle in time?

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Dr. Seuss

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

This book title was mentioned in comparison to Miami, implying that the location offered a wide array of experiences.

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All the places you'll go like Miami.

— Episode: RHOP: Miami Frown Machine

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Episode: RHOP: Miami Frown Machine

This book title was mentioned in comparison to Miami, implying that the location offered a wide array of experiences.

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All the places you'll go like Miami.

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Sarah Waters

Fingersmith

The book was mentioned in reference to someone having a clear memory of events concerning one of the participants, which led to a comment comparing it to a book.

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I don't remember that. Uh, oh really? Because you seem to have fucking perfectly clear memories of everything. Everybody else said all the time until it comes to you fucking lying, Renna. You're so ob...

— Episode: RHOBH: Sisters Are Ruinin' It For Themse...

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Episode: RHOBH: Sisters Are Ruinin' It For Themselves

The book was mentioned in reference to someone having a clear memory of events concerning one of the participants, which led to a comment comparing it to a book.

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I don't remember that. Uh, oh really? Because you seem to have fucking perfectly clear memories of everything. Everybody else said all the time until it comes to you fucking lying, Renna. You're so obvious. Have you still not learned this from that season in Mexico when you got cornered and they said, you said Kim is near death. You literally make the same face and go, uh, if I said that, I sure don't remember it. Yeah, exactly.

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Wilsonja Graydon

The KING has GRACED....Let's EAT!

Food for the Body, Spirit, and Soul...Eating what Jesus Ate!

A new cookbook by Samantha Parks was mentioned in the context of a segment about Whitney's half-siblings' morning show.

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OK, well, here's Curtis with Samantha Parks, who has a new cookbook out called Appetizers for Jesus.

— Episode: RHOSLC: Stormy Weather

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Episode: RHOSLC: Stormy Weather

A new cookbook by Samantha Parks was mentioned in the context of a segment about Whitney's half-siblings' morning show.

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OK, well, here's Curtis with Samantha Parks, who has a new cookbook out called Appetizers for Jesus.

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Lena Everhart

How to Survive a Royal Academy

When You're Not Even Royal

This podcast was advertised, focusing on the lives of Henry VIII's wives, portraying them as agents in their own stories who used the tools available to hold onto power.

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divorced beheaded died divorced beheaded survived we know the six wives of Henry VIII as pawns in his hunt for a son but their lives were so much more than just being the king's wives I'm Erecia Skidm...

— Episode: RHOBH: Dirty Diana

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Episode: RHOBH: Dirty Diana

This podcast was advertised, focusing on the lives of Henry VIII's wives, portraying them as agents in their own stories who used the tools available to hold onto power.

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divorced beheaded died divorced beheaded survived we know the six wives of Henry VIII as pawns in his hunt for a son but their lives were so much more than just being the king's wives I'm Erecia Skidmore Williams and I'm Brooke Zifrin and we're the hosts of Wunderies podcast even the royals

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Alaina Urquhart

The Butcher and the Wren

A Novel

This book, written by Elena of the Morbid podcast, was number two on The New York Times best seller list. It was described as a really good serial killer book.

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a big shout out to morbid because Elena of morbid, she just wrote a book and it is number two on The New York Times best seller. It's good. I'm reading it. It's really good.

— Episode: Southern Charm: How The Tables Have Turn...

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Episode: Southern Charm: How The Tables Have Turned

This book, written by Elena of the Morbid podcast, was number two on The New York Times best seller list. It was described as a really good serial killer book.

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a big shout out to morbid because Elena of morbid, she just wrote a book and it is number two on The New York Times best seller. It's good. I'm reading it. It's really good.

It's called Butcher and the Wren.

Justified (The Saga of the Nano Templar): A Military Science Fiction Conquest Tale Cover

Jon Del Arroz

Justified (The Saga of the Nano Templar)

A Military Science Fiction Conquest Tale

The album was mentioned metaphorically when discussing whether Lisa's actions were justified; the speaker threw out their copy of the album because they felt the content related to Lisa's behavior was not justified at all.

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It's not Justified at all. She tells her, well, you're gonna have to eat shit for a long time. You're just gonna say, sorry, I was wrong and eat shit.

— Episode: RHOSLC: I'm Sorry, Baby Gorgeous!

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Episode: RHOSLC: I'm Sorry, Baby Gorgeous!

The album was mentioned metaphorically when discussing whether Lisa's actions were justified; the speaker threw out their copy of the album because they felt the content related to Lisa's behavior was not justified at all.

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It's not Justified at all. She tells her, well, you're gonna have to eat shit for a long time. You're just gonna say, sorry, I was wrong and eat shit.

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Alison Weir

The Six Wives of Henry VIII

This was mentioned in the context of a podcast called 'Even the Royals,' noting that the book/topic covered the lives of Henry VIII's wives beyond just being his wives, focusing on how they used the tools available to hold power.

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We know The Six Wives of Henry VIII as pawns and his hunt for a son but their lives were so much more than just being the king's wives

— Episode: #1860 House of the Dragon: Burning Love

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Episode: #1860 House of the Dragon: Burning Love

This was mentioned in the context of a podcast called 'Even the Royals,' noting that the book/topic covered the lives of Henry VIII's wives beyond just being his wives, focusing on how they used the tools available to hold power.

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We know The Six Wives of Henry VIII as pawns and his hunt for a son but their lives were so much more than just being the king's wives

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Edmund Burke

Correspondence of Edmund Burke & William Windham

A book title was eventually determined to be 'Book Windham Burke' after several misinterpretations, including 'Book Windham' and relating it to the Dewey Decimal system.

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I'm going to take ownership of the Dewey Decimal system and say like you would rather do it's like to me, it's the equivalent of saying, you know what I'd rather do than this. I would rather put a pil...

— Episode: BelowDeckMed: Barking Up The Wrong Pantr...

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Episode: BelowDeckMed: Barking Up The Wrong Pantry

A book title was eventually determined to be 'Book Windham Burke' after several misinterpretations, including 'Book Windham' and relating it to the Dewey Decimal system.

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I'm going to take ownership of the Dewey Decimal system and say like you would rather do it's like to me, it's the equivalent of saying, you know what I'd rather do than this. I would rather put a pillowcase on a pillow.

Only the gay books are organized properly, like only the lesbian studies books are organized properly. She's really doubling down this season on her storyline from her last piece of nebosy.

Book, book, I mean, the book Windham Burke. Yeah. Book Windham Burke. Book Windham. I was like, I know why I was like, I know why I brought a book. There it is. And there it is. I got it wrong. There it is.

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Insights

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Wonka Bar Journal

The speaker referenced a character from the story, Violet, who was bloating up like a character from this book while waiting for an M&M prize.

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That girl was bloating up like violet from Willy Wonka the chocolate factory until you waved an M&M in front of her face and then she would poop.

— Episode: RHOA: Catwalk Backtalk

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Episode: RHOA: Catwalk Backtalk

The speaker referenced a character from the story, Violet, who was bloating up like a character from this book while waiting for an M&M prize.

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That girl was bloating up like violet from Willy Wonka the chocolate factory until you waved an M&M in front of her face and then she would poop.

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Sidney Sheldon

Master of the Game

The King mentioned that a book by this author was one of his favorites when Allison was trying to comfort him.

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I do know how passionate you are for the histories. Father, am I doing this right? No, stop from the top. All right, this is a favorite of mine. I know how much you love Sidney Sheldon.

— Episode: Winter Is Crappening: The Girl with the...

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Episode: Winter Is Crappening: The Girl with the Dragon Tab...

The King mentioned that a book by this author was one of his favorites when Allison was trying to comfort him.

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I do know how passionate you are for the histories. Father, am I doing this right? No, stop from the top. All right, this is a favorite of mine. I know how much you love Sidney Sheldon.

The Vietnam War: A Military History Cover

Geoffrey Wawro

The Vietnam War

A Military History

The documentary, presumably a book or documentary series by Ken Burns about the Vietnam War, was mentioned as something considered almost unbeatable until another work was seen.

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I didn't think anything could top The Vietnam War but then I watched frank Lloyd right

— Episode: Southern Charm: Frank Lloyd Righteous

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Episode: Southern Charm: Frank Lloyd Righteous

The documentary, presumably a book or documentary series by Ken Burns about the Vietnam War, was mentioned as something considered almost unbeatable until another work was seen.

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I didn't think anything could top The Vietnam War but then I watched frank Lloyd right

Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages and Becoming Stepfamily Smart Cover

Gary Chapman

Building Love Together in Blended Families

The 5 Love Languages and Becoming Stepfamily Smart

Ralph read an excerpt from his book about step parenting at dinner, claiming it was extra meaningful and contained his story and lessons learned on the journey to "put the step in parenting." The hosts felt the reading was full of buzzwords and lacked substance, especially since Ralph had also expressed not needing a piece of paper to be considered a father.

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I'm going to stand up and read it. Yeah. So he stands up and presents to the table, he's like, okay, I'm just warning you. This is extra meaningful because this is step parenting. Okay. It's very, ver...

— Episode: RHOA: Sprained Relations

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Episode: RHOA: Sprained Relations

Ralph read an excerpt from his book about step parenting at dinner, claiming it was extra meaningful and contained his story and lessons learned on the journey to "put the step in parenting." The hosts felt the reading was full of buzzwords and lacked substance, especially since Ralph had also expressed not needing a piece of paper to be considered a father.

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I'm going to stand up and read it. Yeah. So he stands up and presents to the table, he's like, okay, I'm just warning you. This is extra meaningful because this is step parenting. Okay. It's very, very meaningful.

The pages of this book reveal my story, my truth and lessons I learned along my journey to put the step in parenting.

That was just a big empty sentence with buzzwords. I still don't understand what it means. This is what this is what I learned to put the step in parenting. I don't get it. What does that mean?

I took on the role of that and jumped in head first without any instruction manual. The lesson learned. Tell them you want to adopt them, but then never do it. Thank you the end.

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Good Housekeeping

Good Housekeeping Home Skills

Master Your Domain with Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges

A speaker jokingly referred to a source of knowledge or wisdom as "the book of Home Goods" when discussing coffee with bourbon in it.

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okay and that's from the book of Home Goods. [00:04:49.340 --> 00:04:51.260]

— Episode: RHOA: Where There's a Will, There's My W...

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Episode: RHOA: Where There's a Will, There's My Way

A speaker jokingly referred to a source of knowledge or wisdom as "the book of Home Goods" when discussing coffee with bourbon in it.

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okay and that's from the book of Home Goods. [00:04:49.340 --> 00:04:51.260]

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na

Twenty Four Hours a Day

Phaedra gifted copies of this book, along with a Bible, to the other women during their final dinner gathering.

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since everyone seemed to really respond so well to the lunch the other day i called up my friend who wrote that book and uh he signed copies for everyone and here's and basically she gives everyone th...

— Episode: RHUGT: Shaker What Your Momma Gave You

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Episode: RHUGT: Shaker What Your Momma Gave You

Phaedra gifted copies of this book, along with a Bible, to the other women during their final dinner gathering.

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since everyone seemed to really respond so well to the lunch the other day i called up my friend who wrote that book and uh he signed copies for everyone and here's and basically she gives everyone this book and a bible

and she gives everybody the prayer the prayer for dried out alcoholics book and a bible so everyone gets it

And Away We Go! Cover

Migy

And Away We Go!

This new travel podcast hosted by Georgia King was mentioned, where guests like Ben Schwartz and Jimmy O'Yang take listeners on immersive adventures around the world.

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My name is Georgia King, and I am thrilled to be the host of And Away We Go, a brand new travel podcast on Wondery Plus where we'll be whisked away on immersive adventures all around the world.

— Episode: RHOA: Blue Ridge Molehills

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Episode: RHOA: Blue Ridge Molehills

This new travel podcast hosted by Georgia King was mentioned, where guests like Ben Schwartz and Jimmy O'Yang take listeners on immersive adventures around the world.

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My name is Georgia King, and I am thrilled to be the host of And Away We Go, a brand new travel podcast on Wondery Plus where we'll be whisked away on immersive adventures all around the world.

We've got Ben Schwartz taking us on a whirlwind trip around Disneyland. We'll eat a bowl of life changing pasta with Jimmy O'Yang in Tuscany, Italy.

How to Survive a Royal Academy: When You're Not Even Royal Cover

Lena Everhart

How to Survive a Royal Academy

When You're Not Even Royal

This Wondery podcast, hosted by Aresha Skidmore-Williams and Brooke Zifrin, was promoted as delving into the darker side of royal families past and present, focusing on how women used available tools to hold onto power.

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Divorced beheaded died, divorced beheaded survived. We know the six wives of Henry VIII as pawns in his hunt for a son, but their lives were so much more than just being the king's wives.

— Episode: RHOA: Blue Ridge Molehills

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Episode: RHOA: Blue Ridge Molehills

This Wondery podcast, hosted by Aresha Skidmore-Williams and Brooke Zifrin, was promoted as delving into the darker side of royal families past and present, focusing on how women used available tools to hold onto power.

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Divorced beheaded died, divorced beheaded survived. We know the six wives of Henry VIII as pawns in his hunt for a son, but their lives were so much more than just being the king's wives.

In each episode, we'll pull back the curtain on royal families past and present from all over the world to show you the darker side of what it means to be royalty.

The Smart Stepdad: Steps to Help You Succeed (Smart Stepfamily) Cover

Ron L. Deal

The Smart Stepdad

Steps to Help You Succeed (Smart Stepfamily)

A book that Ralph was purportedly writing about step-parenting was mentioned, causing some discussion around communication within his family regarding the subject matter.

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My book, my book how to be a stepfather and survive being a passenger to drew.

— Episode: RHOA: Incense and Sensibility

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Episode: RHOA: Incense and Sensibility

A book that Ralph was purportedly writing about step-parenting was mentioned, causing some discussion around communication within his family regarding the subject matter.

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My book, my book how to be a stepfather and survive being a passenger to drew.

Drew tells her that Ralph is gonna be writing a book about step parenting and Jeanette's like and you didn't know about it and she's like no I didn't know about it which is it's just so good to hear the lines of communication in this family are just so strong and vivid just what you want to hear from someone writing a book about family

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