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Everyone Loved It But Me
Hosted by Lisa Hedger · EN
In Everyone Loved It But Me, we discuss one popular book each week. Lisa chats with guests whose opinions go against the grain. We don't book bash, but we discuss beloved books with a critical eye. At the end of each podcast, we flip the narrative and discuss books that "Everyone Hated But Me." These are books that are likely less popular and haven't gotten as much attention.
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Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Oct 2900:21:52Tap to summarizeLisa discusses Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, which is a historic book released in summer 2025. This is her latest book that dives into space travel in the 1980s discussing sexism and relationships. Books Discussed: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee ShutterflyProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirThe Mercury 13: The True Story of Thirteen Women and the Dream of Space Flight by Martha Ackermann For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.
Transcribe →My Friends
Oct 2200:29:10Tap to summarizeLisa discusses My Friends by Fredrik Backman, which was an immediate best seller when it was published in 2025. This is a book that focuses on a dual-storyline highlighting a handful of friends and a story unveiling around art. Books Discussed: The Lost Year by Katherine Marsh.
Transcribe →From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough
Sep 1700:26:55Tap to summarizeLisa discusses Lisa Marie’s memoir From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough. This is a raw memoir and is written jointly by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough. It dives into grief and Lisa Marie is quite candid. Books discussed: Finding Me by Viola DavisFor more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.
Transcribe →We Were Liars: Book Versus TV Show
Jul 900:26:00Tap to summarizeLisa discusses We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. This is a mystery about the ultra-wealthy family the Sinclairs. Cadence Sinclair Eastman is the eldest daughter of the Sinclair family. The entire family spends each summer on the family’s island and one summer a mystery occurs. In this episode, Lisa compares the book versus the TV show. In a previous episode, Lisa and her guest Molly Shea had a deep dive into the book and you can find it here. For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.
Transcribe →Tom Lake
Jun 1800:27:25Tap to summarizeLisa discusses the book Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. It was an immediate best-seller. The book was published in 2023 and highlights three daughters who are in northern Michigan with their mom and she shares the stories of you her youth when she dated a famous actor. Books Discussed: Bomb Shelter; Love, Time and Other Explosives by Mary Laura Philpott
Transcribe →The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida
May 22, 202500:26:34Tap to summarizeLisa discusses The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka. This book was awarded the Booker Prize in 2022, which is one of the most prestigious literature awards internationally. Other books discussed: Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
Transcribe →None of This is True
Apr 24, 202500:20:59Tap to summarizeLisa discusses None of This is True by Lisa Jewell, which is a thriller, but Lisa discusses how it is more of a slow-burn than a thriller and the title certainly sets you up for some predictable events. Books discussed: The Last House on Needless Street By Catriona Ward
Transcribe →The Frozen River
Apr 2, 202500:29:44Tap to summarizeLisa discusses The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, which is a historical fiction book about Martha Ballard, who was a real midwife, who delivered more than 800 babies. The book is fiction, but Martha wrote a journal for more than 25 years. A Midwife's Tale, the Life of Martha Ballard – based on the diary 1785 to 1812. For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.
Transcribe →Revisited: Still Life by Louise Penny
Mar 12, 202501:08:10Tap to summarizeLisa and Boston artist Julia Purdy discuss Still Life by Louise Penny, the first Inspector Gamache series. This was published in 2005 and there are 18 books in this series. It is an internationally recognized series. This article in Vox discusses how Louise Penny has perfected the literary genre with combining murder mysteries in a small town idyllic town filled with artists. Julia is an artist and you can find her on her website or on Instagram. Books Discussed on this show: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieBehold the Dreamers by Imbolo MbueSankofa by Chibunduy OnuzoBorn a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahThe Rise of Wolf Eight by Rick McIntyreFor more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.*The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives compensation.
Transcribe →Be Ready When The Luck Happens
Feb 26, 202500:27:13Tap to summarizeLisa discusses the popular memoir Be Ready When The Luck Happens by Ina Garten. Garten is a longtime Food Network star and and Instagram star. She delves into her career, and talks a great deal about real estate. This blog post from Eater describes how much of Garten’s “luck” is really more related to privilege and wealth. She’s able to make many decisions because of her wealth. She quits a job at the White House to purchase the Barefoot Contessa. Other books discussed: The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop Finding Me by Viola DavisFor more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.
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