“It struck me as pretty ridiculous to be called Mr. Darcy and to stand on your own looking snooty at a party. It's like being called Heathcliff and insisting on spending the entire evening in the garden, shouting "Cathy" and banging your head against a tree.” (Listen to our Wuthering Heights episode if you haven’t already, seriously.) In this episode, Hayley tells Mariah about the book version of a movie she’s seen many times and Mariah has seen once. We compare this book to many things, including the obvious Pride and Prejudice references, My Year of Rest and Relaxation (from a previous Hayley-read episode!), and The Devil Wears Prada. This is the iconic “Bridget Jones’s Diary” by Helen Fielding. Let’s get into it.

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“Dear Freddie Mercury, when you wrote “ Love of My Life,” did you mean for it to reach across space and time in a platonic way or a real-deal break-your-heart, throw-you-up-against-a-wall type of way?” In this episode, Mariah shares one of her favorite books with Hayley and it’s full of top-tier banter, romance, and a little magical time travel. Join us for “One Last Stop” by Casey McQuiston. We hope you enjoy!

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“My past life would be but a dream, and I could start over without regrets, bolstered by the bliss and serenity that I would have accumulated in my year of rest and relaxation.” Hayley takes Mariah through this tale of a woman who just wants to get away from it all. “It all” being conscious thought and reality. We get into taxidermied dogs, the logistics of floor defecation, and so much more. Whoopi! Let’s get into it. Give us a listen, rate, and five-star review if you're feeling sweet. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @litinlovepod. For business inquiries, compliments, and praise: litinlovepod@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, now go read! Resources for suicide prevention (US and International): https://suicidology.org/resources/crisis-resources/ Resources for addiction (US): https://drugabuse.com/addiction/hotlines/ Resources for eating disorders (US): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline Resources for eating disorders (International): https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/international: