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Meet the World's Funniest First Grader&mdash;Junie B. Jones! Ho, ho...uh-oh! With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing&mdash;and reading&mdash;for over 20 years! In the 25th Junie B. Jones book, it&rsquo;s holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate. Like making elf costumes! And singing joyful songs! Only, how can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee? And here is the worst part of all! When everyone picks names for Secret Santa, Junie B. gets stuck with Tattletale you-know-who! It&rsquo;s enough to fizzle your holiday spirit! Hmm . . . or is it? Maybe, just maybe, a Secret Santa gift is the perfect opportunity to give May exactly what she deserves. USA TODAY: "Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set." Publisher's Weekly: "Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.&mdash;and reading&mdash;are lots of fun." Kirkus Reviews: "Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world&hellip;.A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud." Time Magazine: "Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty." From the Hardcover edition. Available for purchase at: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307282562?tag=pgus-20">Amazon - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?ISBSRC=Y&ISBN=9780307282569&cm_mmc=Random%20House-_Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(P.S.+So+Does+May)-CD-1-9780307282569-_-Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(P.S.+So+Does+May)-CD-1-9780307282569-_-Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(P.S.+So+Does+May)">Barnes & Noble - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2665379-10876509?SID=Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(P.S.+So+Does+May)-CD-1-9780307282569&url=http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(P.S.+So+Does+May)/Barbara+Park/9780307282569">Books A Million - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780307282569?aff=PenguinGroupUS">IndieBound - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/9780307282569?utm_source=randomhouse&utm_campaign=randomhouse&utm_content=Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(P.S.+So+Does+May)-CD-1-9780307282569">Powell's - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/fs-bin/click?id=VD9*lkiWNd8&subid=&offerid=183959.1&type=10&tmpid=273&u1=Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(P.S.+So+Does+May)-CD-1-9780307282569&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-ng.do%3F&RD_PARM2=search_query%3D9780307282569%2526ic%3D16_0%2526Find%3DFind%2526search_constraint%3D3920">Walmart - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSearch.woa/wa/advancedSearch?term=Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(p.s.+so+does+May)&entity=audiobook&at=11l3IH&ct=Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(p.s.+so+does+May)-DN-1-9780307282576">Apple - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.qksrv.net/click-2665379-10273919?url=http://www.audible.com/search?advsearchKeywords=Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(p.s.+so+does+May)+Barbara+Park&source_code=COMA0213WS031709&SID=Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(p.s.+so+does+May)-DN-1-9780307282576">Audible - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2665379-11117375?SID=Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(p.s.+so+does+May)-DN-1-9780307282576&url=http://www.audiobooks.com/search/book/Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(p.s.+so+does+May)">audiobooks.com - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.downpour.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(p.s.+so+does+May)">downpour - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.qksrv.net/click-2665379-10273919?SID=Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(p.s.+so+does+May)-DN-1-9780307282576&url=http://www.emusic.com/listen/#/search/book/Junie+B.%2c+First+Grader%3a+Jingle+Bells%2c+Batman+Smells!+(p.s.+so+does+May)">eMusic - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a>

Junie B., First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.) (Junie B. Jones) by Barbara Park, read by Lana Quintal

JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK, #9: A terrible thing happens when someone takes Junie B.'s new black furry mittens! And they keep them! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen on the floor, she should be allowed to keep it, too. Right? That's fair. Right? Right? JUNE B. JONES IS A PARTY ANIMAL, #10: Lucille is having a sleepover party--at her richie nanna's big giant house! JUNIE B. JONES IS A BEAUTY SHOP GUY, #11: What's the bestest job ever? A beauty shop guy, that's what! JUNIE B. JONES SMELLS SOMETHING FISHY, #12: There's going to be a pet day at school, only guess what? No dogs allowed! And that's the only kind of pet Junie B. has! If Mother and Daddy won't buy her a new pet, Junie B. will just have to find one on her own. JUNIE B. JONES IS ALMOST A FLOWER GIRL, #13: When Junie B. isn't picked as a flower girl in her Aunt Flo's wedding, she can still find some way to get some attention! JUNIE B. JONES AND THE MUSHY GUSHY VALENTINE, #14: It's a mushy gushy mystery when Junie B. Jones gets a big, mushy card from a secret admirer! JUNIE B. JONES HAS A PEEP IN HER POCKET, #15: It's almost the end of the school year, and Room Nine is taking a field trip to a farm! JUNIE B. JONES IS CAPTAIN FIELD DAY, #16: Afternoon kindergarten is having a field day, and Junie B. Jones is team captain! Available for purchase at: <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSearch.woa/wa/advancedSearch?term=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16&entity=audiobook&at=11l3IH&ct=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16-DN-1-9780307282590">Apple - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.qksrv.net/click-2665379-10273919?url=http://www.audible.com/search?advsearchKeywords=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16+Barbara+Park&source_code=COMA0213WS031709&SID=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16-DN-1-9780307282590">Audible - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2665379-11117375?SID=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16-DN-1-9780307282590&url=http://www.audiobooks.com/search/book/Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16">audiobooks.com - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.downpour.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16">downpour - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.qksrv.net/click-2665379-10273919?SID=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16-DN-1-9780307282590&url=http://www.emusic.com/listen/#/search/book/Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16">eMusic - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307282589?tag=pgus-20">Amazon - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?ISBSRC=Y&ISBN=9780307282583&cm_mmc=Random%20House-_Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16-CD-1-9780307282583-_-Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16-CD-1-9780307282583-_-Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16">Barnes & Noble - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2665379-10876509?SID=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16-CD-1-9780307282583&url=http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16/Barbara+Park/9780307282583">Books A Million - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780307282583?aff=PenguinGroupUS">IndieBound - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/9780307282583?utm_source=randomhouse&utm_campaign=randomhouse&utm_content=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16-CD-1-9780307282583">Powell's - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/fs-bin/click?id=VD9*lkiWNd8&subid=&offerid=183959.1&type=10&tmpid=273&u1=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+9-16-CD-1-9780307282583&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-ng.do%3F&RD_PARM2=search_query%3D9780307282583%2526ic%3D16_0%2526Find%3DFind%2526search_constraint%3D3920">Walmart - Audiobook (CD format)</a>

Junie B. Jones Collection: Books 9-16 by Barbara Park, read by Lana Quintal

Junie B. Jones is back on audio with a collection of books that began the well-loved series. Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus Remember when it was scary to go to school? 'Cause it was your first day and you didn't know anything. Meet Junie B. Jones, kindergartner. She's so scared of the school bus and the meanies on it that when it's time to go home, she doesn't. Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business It's pooey on B-A-B-I-E-S until Junie B. finds out that her new dumb old baby brother is a big fat deal. Her two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on Pet Day. Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth Junie B.'s having a rough week. First she got punishment for shooting off her mouth in kindergarten. And now she's in big trouble again! 'Cause Monday is Job Day, and Junie B. told her class that she's got the bestest job of all. Only, what the heck is it? Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying Junie B. is the bestest spier in the whole world. That's 'cause she has sneaky feet. And her nose doesn't whistle when she breathes. But guess what? Junie B. might be real sneaky. And real peeky. But when she spies on Mrs., she could get into real trouble! Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake In this audio, Junie B. wins the Carnival Night Cake Walk and chooses the bestest cake of all. How was she to know it was lethal weapon? Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim's Birthday Junie B. is NOT invited to Jim's birthday party in this great story. Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren Junie B. has to figure out how she can get the handomest guy she's ever seen to love her. Juine B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed Junie B. worries that Paulie Allen Puffer is right and she really does have monster under her bed. Available for purchase at: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0807218677?tag=pgus-20">Amazon - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?ISBSRC=Y&ISBN=9780807218679&cm_mmc=Random%20House-_Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8-CD-1-9780807218679-_-Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8-CD-1-9780807218679-_-Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8">Barnes & Noble - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2665379-10876509?SID=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8-CD-1-9780807218679&url=http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8/Barbara+Park/9780807218679">Books A Million - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780807218679?aff=PenguinGroupUS">IndieBound - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/9780807218679?utm_source=randomhouse&utm_campaign=randomhouse&utm_content=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8-CD-1-9780807218679">Powell's - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/fs-bin/click?id=VD9*lkiWNd8&subid=&offerid=183959.1&type=10&tmpid=273&u1=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8-CD-1-9780807218679&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-ng.do%3F&RD_PARM2=search_query%3D9780807218679%2526ic%3D16_0%2526Find%3DFind%2526search_constraint%3D3920">Walmart - Audiobook (CD format)</a><a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSearch.woa/wa/advancedSearch?term=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8&entity=audiobook&at=11l3IH&ct=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8-DN-1-9780807218693">Apple - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.qksrv.net/click-2665379-10273919?url=http://www.audible.com/search?advsearchKeywords=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8+Barbara+Park&source_code=COMA0213WS031709&SID=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8-DN-1-9780807218693">Audible - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2665379-11117375?SID=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8-DN-1-9780807218693&url=http://www.audiobooks.com/search/book/Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8">audiobooks.com - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.downpour.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8">downpour - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.qksrv.net/click-2665379-10273919?SID=Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8-DN-1-9780807218693&url=http://www.emusic.com/listen/#/search/book/Junie+B.+Jones+Collection%3a+Books+1-8">eMusic - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a>

Junie B. Jones Collection: Books 1-8 by Barbara Park, read by Lana Quintal

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus Remember when it was scary to go to school? 'Cause it was your first day and you didn't know anything. Meet Junie B. Jones, kindergartner. She's so scared of the school bus and the meanies on it that when it's time to go home, she doesn't. Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business It's pooey on B-A-B-I-E-S until Junie B. finds out that her new dumb old baby brother is a big fat deal. Her two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on Pet Day. Available for purchase at: <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSearch.woa/wa/advancedSearch?term=Junie+B.+Jones%3a+Books+1-2&entity=audiobook&at=11l3IH&ct=Junie+B.+Jones%3a+Books+1-2-DN-1-9780807220511">Apple - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.qksrv.net/click-2665379-10273919?url=http://www.audible.com/search?advsearchKeywords=Junie+B.+Jones%3a+Books+1-2+Barbara+Park&source_code=COMA0213WS031709&SID=Junie+B.+Jones%3a+Books+1-2-DN-1-9780807220511">Audible - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2665379-11117375?SID=Junie+B.+Jones%3a+Books+1-2-DN-1-9780807220511&url=http://www.audiobooks.com/search/book/Junie+B.+Jones%3a+Books+1-2">audiobooks.com - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.downpour.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Junie+B.+Jones%3a+Books+1-2">downpour - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a><a href="http://www.qksrv.net/click-2665379-10273919?SID=Junie+B.+Jones%3a+Books+1-2-DN-1-9780807220511&url=http://www.emusic.com/listen/#/search/book/Junie+B.+Jones%3a+Books+1-2">eMusic - Audiobook (Downloadable format)</a>

Junie B. Jones: Books 1-2 by Barbara Park, read by Lana Quintal

Junie B. Jones The Musical is a hit! Listen to the full cast album and the audiobook of Junie B. Jones, First Grader (at last!). &#160; Being in first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here's the worst thing of all: When Junie B. tries to read words on the chalkboard&hellip;she can&rsquo;t! Is it possible that Junie B. needs glasses? &#160; This special audiobook edition of Junie B. Jones, First Grader (at last!) contains all the songs from Junie B. Jones The Musical. The musical&#160;is adapted from the books Junie B. Jones, First Grader (at Last!); Junie B. Jones, Boss of Lunch; Junie B. Jones, One-Man Band; and Top Secret Personal Beeswax, A Journal by Junie B. (and Me), by Barbara Park. &#169; 2001, 2001, 2002, 2002, 2003 by Barbara Park. &#160; Song list: 1. Top Secret Personal Beeswax 2. Lucille, Camille, Chenille 3. You Can Be My Friend 4. Time to Make a Drawing 5. You Need Glasses 6. Show and Tell 7. Now I See 8. Lunch Box 9. Gladys Gutzman, Queen of Snacks 10. Kickball Tournament 11. Sheldon Potts&rsquo; Halftime Show 12. When Life Gives You Lemons 13. Kickball Tournament (Reprise) 14. When Life Gives You Lemons (Reprise) 15. Writing Down the Story of My Life &#160; Music from JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL &ndash; CAST ALBUM, Lyrics by Marcy Heisler and Music by Zina Goldrich (p) 2016 Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, Administered by Next Decade Entertainment, Inc.; Copyright &#169; 2005 Marcyworks (ASCAP) and Zinaworks (ASCAP) Administered by Next Decade Entertainment, Inc. Junie B. Jones&#174; The Musical was originally produced by Theatreworks/USA. All Rights Reserved Used by Permission &#160; Executive Producer: Monica Corton Co-Executive Producers:&#160; Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler Produced by Dan Rudin Recorded and Mixed by Dan Rudin Assistant Engineer: Jarad Clements Ensemble Vocal Contractor: Lori Casteel Orchestra Contractor: Chris McDonald Orchestrator: David Weinstein Copyist: Casteel Music Services Recorded at Dan Rudin Recording &amp; Production, Nashville TN &#160; Cast: Junie B. Jones: Lori Casteel Lucille/Bobby Jean: Erica Aubrey Herb: Scott Baker Lenny/Camille: Galen Fott May: Sarah Bailey Mommy: Shelean Newman Sheldon: David Wise Jose/Chenille: Chris Lee Grace: Emily Webb Daddy: Garris Wimmer Mr. Scary: Shane McConnell &#160; Orchestra: David Weinstein &ndash; conductor &#160; Steve Kummer - piano, keyboards Craig Nelson/Duncan Mullins - bass Paul Brannon - guitars Scott Williamson - drum set Steve Patrick - trumpet Jeff Bailey/Mike Haynes - trumpet Barry Green - trombone Mark Douthit - tenor and baritone sax David Davidson, David Angell -violin Anthony LaMarchina &ndash; cello Audiobook Production Credits: Junie B. Jones First Ever MUSICAL Edition! Executive Producer: Orli Moscowitz &#160; Junie B. Jones First Grader (at last!) Executive Producer: Laura Wilson Producer and Director: Louis Milgrom Original Music: Louis Milgrom

Junie B. Jones First Ever MUSICAL Edition! by Barbara Park, read by Lana Quintal

"My book, READING WITH PATRICK, is about a student of mine named Patrick, and this remarkable literary and intellectual awakening we experienced together in a county jail in Arkansas. He was a student in my class who was incredibly bright, really quiet, and just had trouble coming to school. I really encouraged him to come to school to write and to read and we had this incredible year together where he improved incredibly. Three years after this, I’ve left Arkansas—it’s a place where a lot of people leave—I agonize about it, I decide to go to law school. My parents are like, “what the heck are you doing in Arkansas?” Three years later, I’m in law school and I find out from a friend that Patrick had gotten into a fight and killed someone. I was totally devastated. I was shocked. I went back to Arkansas to visit him in county jail and I discovered that his reading skills had regressed. They were worse when I first met him in the eighth grade, and it’s because he had dropped out of school the year after I left the Delta. The heart of the book is really about us reading together in jail for seven months while we’re waiting for his trial, and about the incredible agility and the power of reading together and writing together. And it’s also about me grappling with my own failures and trying to think about the legacy of racism and poverty in the Mississippi Delta."

S2 E62: Michelle Kuo, Author of Reading with Patrick

"What inspired me to write MEDITATE WITH ME: A Step-by-Step Mindfulness Journey was I wanted kids to have a way to slow down. I wanted to give kids a beloved book that they could connect to, that they could interact with, practices that were easy for them, a way to feel their breath in their body, a way to slow down when they need it, and a way to really calm themselves…a way to sort of start practicing self-soothing techniques that they’ll really need throughout their entire lives."

S2 E63: Mariam Gates, Author of Meditate With Me

"I was inspired to write this book, UNLEASHING THE INNOVATORS, because I love big companies, I worked in one for 25 years, and in my consulting practice, company after company I meet is struggling with culture change, and revitalization, and growth, and energy, and risk and dealing with fear of failure. And many of them were using startups to try to kind of put new energy into the company. And yet, I didn’t think there was a playbook for that."

S2 E65: Jim Stengel, Author of Unleashing the Innovators

"My book THE FOUR TENDENCIES is about a personality framework that I’ve identified called the Four Tendencies that divides all of humanity into four types: Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel. I got my first insight into this framework when I had lunch with a friend and she said something that got me obsessed with this question of personality types. She said, 'I know I would be happier if I would go running, and when I was in high school I was on the track team and I never missed track practice, so why can’t I go running now?' And I thought, 'Well, why? It’s the same person, the same behavior, at that time it was effortless but now she can’t do it. What’s going on?' My determination to figure out the answer to that question, in the end, led me to write a whole book, called THE FOUR TENDENCIES."

S2 E66: Gretchen Rubin, Author of The Four Tendencies

"I think that I realized there were a lot of stories and ideas that didn’t really make sense to talk about on stage in a stand-up context because they were just too embarrassing, or not funny enough, or just too personal, and I couldn’t figure out a way to perform them live. And so I started writing them down and they just sat in this document, and I just hoped one day I’d get brave enough to do it or smart enough to figure out how to do them on stage, and I just couldn’t. People kept suggesting I write a book and I always just felt like, 'Oh God, that’s something you do when you have a long life.' I just didn’t feel like I had enough to offer, and then I thought, “Oh, maybe I should do all those stories that I've never figured out how to tell on stage. Maybe they’re a book.' And I started looking at them and I was like, “Wow this stuff’s embarrassing, I’m never gonna be able to say this in front of people.' So I just gave up on that ever happening and I started turning it into a book.  And then to get through it I had to get an intention together, I had to get a mantra together and I was like, 'Okay, I’m gonna write the book that I wish had been available to me when I was 18. I wanna write a bible for people who want to grow and feel better about their awful choices.'"

S2 E70: Whitney Cummings, Author of I'm Fine...and Other Lies

"My book, SO MUCH I WANT TO TELL YOU: Letters to My Little Sister, is a collection of essays and lessons that I’ve learned over the past decade since her suicide in 2007."

S2 E72: Anna Akana, Author of So Much I Want to Tell You

"I had been working in the single-mom space through my blog and podcast, and speaking and media engagements, for more than five years. I was raised by a single mom, I became a single mom, and I had a lot of initial shame around being a single mom. And, you know what? It happens to suit me really well. And I found myself relaxing into this time that I’m in and finding all these women—there’s ten million single moms in our country, millions worldwide, and these women have nothing to be ashamed about. I’m meeting incredible women every day that are doing incredible things—in business, in their communities, with their families—and I wanted to reach out to them. And I wanted to inspire the women that aren’t quite there yet."

S2 E75: Emma Johnson, Author of The Kickass Single Mom

"I wrote this book, AN AMERICAN FAMILY, to tell the story of my family’s immigration to the United States. But behind all this, the American values that inspired me to decide to come to the United States and then make it a home."

S2 E76: Khizr Khan, Author of American Family

"PLAYING WITH FIRE is set in the 1968 presidential campaign, but the book is about nothing less than life and death, because that's what was at stake in the 1968 presidential campaign."

S2 E78: Lawrence O'Donnell, Author of Playing With Fire

"In this New Year, you might want to try meditation. Some of you may have wondered about the benefits, stress reduction, lowering of anxiety, helping you cope more efficiently, be less frustrated, less addicted in your behavior. The most important thing from the beginning is not to turn it into another self-improvement project. Meditation can be useful if you don’t expect too much from it. So let me guide you a little bit into the way I think about it."

S3 E01: Mark Epstein, Author of Advice Not Given

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