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Mentioned in 14 episodes

Bridget Jones's Diary

Book • 1996

The novel follows Bridget Jones, a thirtysomething single woman working in publishing, as she records her New Year's resolutions to stop smoking, reduce drinking, and improve her health.

Throughout the year, Bridget navigates her relationships with her boss Daniel Cleaver and the aloof Mark Darcy, while dealing with family issues, career challenges, and her own self-improvement efforts.

The book is known for its witty and relatable portrayal of single life in London.

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Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by

Neil Freeman

to illustrate that it is based on Pride and Prejudice.

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Mentioned by

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in the context of a crucial plot point about a weekend vacation.

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Mentioned by

Ivan Doan

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Mentioned by

Simon Sinek

as examples of

Richard Curtis

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Mentioned by

Greg Jenner

and

Sally Phillips

as a story which is basically Pride and Prejudice.

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Mentioned as a British bestseller about a single 30-something woman being launched in America.

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Mentioned by

B.A. Parker

as her connection to Jane Austen's work.

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Mentioned by

Natalie Kuhn

to describe the quirky characters at her first in-person Al-Anon meeting in London.

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Maryam Moshiri

who chose it as a resonant, funny diary-of-a-single-woman portrayal appealing to a generation.

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