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Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered

By: Karen Kilgariff, Georgia Hardstark
Narrated by: Karen Kilgariff, Georgia Hardstark, Paul Giamatti
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This program is read by the authors, with Paul Giamatti, and includes sections recorded in front of a live audience.

The highly anticipated first book by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, the voices behind the number-one hit podcast My Favorite Murder!

Sharing never-before-heard stories ranging from their struggles with depression, eating disorders, and addiction, Karen and Georgia irreverently recount their biggest mistakes and deepest fears, reflecting on the formative life events that shaped them into two of the most followed voices in the nation.

In Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered, Karen and Georgia focus on the importance of self-advocating and valuing personal safety over being "nice" or "helpful." They delve into their own pasts, true crime stories, and beyond to discuss meaningful cultural and societal issues with fierce empathy and unapologetic frankness.

"My Favorite Murder started as a way for Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark to work through their fears. Now it’s a worldwide community.... Even its darkest moments are lightened by Karen and Georgia's effortlessly funny banter and genuine empathy." (RollingStone.com)

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Interview: Listen in as the creators of the hit podcast My Favorite Murder and the murderino movement share how their new memoir, Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide, perfectly reflects their special blend of true-crime obsession and self-care.

It was kind of intimidating for me to finally [narrate] and I’m such a fan of so many really great Audible narrators. --Georgia Hardstark.
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  • It was kind of intimidating for me to finally [narrate] and I’m such a fan of so many really great Audible narrators. --Georgia Hardstark.

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We laughed. We cried.
We both insisted on doing this write-up.

As an homage to their favorite podcast, instead of arm-wrestling over who would review the highly anticipated Stay Sexy and Don’t Get Murdered, editors Kat and Sam channeled their inner Karen and Georgia and told each other what they loved about this listen.

Kat: Sam, what surprised you most about this memoir?
Sam: Actually—the lack of gruesome details. And it was refreshing! There’s no shortage of awesome true crime to listen to and watch right now, so I actually appreciated the fact that this memoir was not so directly about true crime. I felt like I got the chance to get to know these ladies a bit better. And they do go into their true crime origin stories, so I still got to share some of that fellow murderino kinship with them. What about you, Kat?
Kat: I was a little nervous about how their off-the-cuff charm would translate into a scripted, edited work of Literature. But they nailed it. They write how they speak (saltily!), and they intersperse the studio sessions with live readings, surprise cameos, and sweet Q&As between K&G. NEED FOR RANDOM BANTER, FULFILLED. And it goes without saying that audio is the medium of choice for this memoir. Should we each name our favorite parts?
Sam: Yes! I absolutely loved Georgia’s top 10 takeaways from therapy. As someone who has also been going to and praising the benefits of therapy my whole life, I found myself both nodding along and learning some new mantras, like "Motivation isn’t necessary. You just have to do it."
Kat: Ooh, so true. I’m always a sucker for "drunk Karen" and her stories of humiliation and general life don’ts, so I loved her analogy about how drinking is like getting into a hot tub with your funnest friends—till it gets cold and extremely not cute. It’s a hilarious metaphor that really works, and she sneaks in some deep wisdom along the way.
Sam: Drunk Karen, always a gem.
Kat: Any final takeaways about SSDGM?
Sam: Just like the podcast, I felt like there was just something special about this listen. I felt like K&G really opened up here in a more nuanced, deeply personal way than they ever have before. There were so many "same" moments for me, and I honestly could have listened for seven more hours.
Kat: I agree, the level of vulnerability is so inspiring. I’m continually impressed by what these women have brought to the world—I look forward to future academic research on "f**k politeness"—and I can’t wait to see what they do next. Also, I cried, and I am NOT a crier. 11/10 would listen again.

SSDGM—goodbye!

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The self help book I didn’t know was missing from my life

This book changed my life. I laughed. I cried. I learned. I have told everyone I know that they need to stop what they are doing and check it. This book changed my life.

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Could have listened for many more hours

I am a big fan of MFM and was present when one part of this book was recorded at a live show. The honesty and vulnerability put forth by Karen and Georgia was raw and lovely. I enjoyed their reading and am pre disposed to enjoy the content which speaks to my heart. They helped me and many like me find our tribe. Bravo



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Just What I Wanted

I love the stories Karen and Georgia tell each week, but it’s their insights and anecdotes that make you feel like you’re listening to two of your best friends chatting. Whoever said no one wants to hear two women talk to each other for hours never listened to MFM.

The book is a deeper dive into their lives that, as an elder millennial, I related to having grown up in the eighties and nineties. Also I can relate to both women in different ways (hello latchkey kids and anxiety and therapy). It’s funny and touching and everything a fan of the show wants.

If you’re a Murderino, you’re gonna love it.

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Never finished an audiobook so quickly

I couldn’t get enough! It’s amazing that after telling so many stories over the years on their podcast that they can write an entire book full of new stories and new lessons. They both have had such amazing lives and have so much wisdom from their pasts. The book is hilarious yet heartwarming and amazes me how I feel so connected to two ladies I’ve never met. They’re good for the world. I hope they write another one!

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I really enjoyed listening to this. It felt like long episode of their podcast. I do feel like because they share so much on the podcast, some of this felt like things I already knew. However I loved getting a deeper look into their histories.

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stay sexy and read this fucking book

I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this book. I'm a huge fan of the podcast and was super excited to listen! Karen and Georgia are nothing short of inspiring and I am so grateful to have found them!! thanks for sharing your stories and making me feel like I'm not crazy and I'm not alone!! -Erica

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A testament to hope and found family

This book verifies everything about women supporting each other and owning your shit and being afraid to do something and doing it anyway. These ladies don’t sugarcoat anything. I love them for it.

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This book is Exactly Right

If you love Karen and Georgia, you will love this audio book. It feels just like an extended episode of My Favorite Murder, except with a lot less murder. I love the casual, lighthearted feel of the book, even though they delve into some important and vulnerable topics. If you don’t love Karen and Georgia (yet), this book is the fast pass to getting on the muderino train! SSDGM!

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this book will be your f*cking hoorah

I love MFM, I've listened to it in surgery I've had to be awake for, at work, and anytime I am anxious. I was expecting MFM, but it was SO much more. I sobbed, I hurt with GH and KK. It helped me give the courage to start fixing things in my life and think of things differently. It was amazing and I am so proud of GH and KK. Thank you, J.E

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Exactly Right

Only a couple of hours into this book I already wish it would never end. The candid, brave, sometimes sad/upsetting stories are told in the spirit of the podcast -- seasoned with plenty of whip-smart humor to keep things from getting too dark. MFM the podcast has always been about much more than the title implies (mental health. self-care. feminism. snacks!). This book goes even deeper and is the perfect gateway listen for the uninitiated. The mix of different audio styles (the authors reading their own stories, conversations, live readings) is a great touch. Thank you Karen and Georgia. You did it!!!!!!

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