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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid: Review, Books Like It and Ending Explained

A reclusive Hollywood legend picks one unknown reporter to hear the truth about her seven marriages, and refuses to say why. Hailey reviews Taylor Jenkins Reid's The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo spoiler-free, recommends six books to read next, then, after a spoiler warning, explains the ending and shares the book club questions that start the best arguments. Content note: domestic violence, the sexual exploitation of a teenage girl, homophobia, abortion, grief and a death by choice are discussed.

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Books mentioned in this episode
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
Funny Girl by Nick Hornby
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Chapters
0:00 Cold Open
0:26 Welcome
1:19 The Review
6:36 What To Read Next
9:13 Spoiler Warning
9:33 The Ending Explained
16:29 Book Club Highlights
18:06 Outro

Scores, the full written review and the videos

Narrated by Hailey, the Book Explained host voice (AI-generated with Kokoro TTS).

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"Friday Morning" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Fresh Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Reminiscing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Almost Bliss" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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