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FULL LIST of Every Real Housewife Book Ever

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The Real Housewives have turned their on-screen drama into a surprisingly impressive bookshelf. From juicy memoirs to lifestyle guides and fiction, these women have written it all. Together, these books form a fascinating, glitter-covered bookshelf t...
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Need help deciding which book to read? Check out these curated lists of reviews and customer feedback scores.
 
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These folks read 61 books so you don't have too.
All 61 Books By The "Real Housewives," From Worst To Best
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Who made the top of the list?
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A great list of Housewives books with a quick paragraph describing the content and whether it's worth the read.
'Real Housewives' of the publishing world: Every book ever written by a Bravo Housewife
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Orange County

Sun-kissed and sophisticated, the O.C. Housewives pen books that balance beauty, business, and a touch of beachside drama.

 
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How to be thin and fancy.
Heather Dubrow | The Dubrow Diet: Interval Eating for Weight Loss
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I'll take all the anti-aging advice I can get from Ms Fancy Pants.
Heather Dubrow | Dr. and Mrs. Guinea Pig: Best Anti Guide
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It's like the Keto diet but fancier.
Heather Dubrow | The Dubrow Keto Fusion Diet: Ultimate Plan
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She's very weird and I can't wait to read every word.
Lydia Mclaughlin | Beyond Orange County: A Housewives Guide
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The OG of Housewives and a must read!
Vicki Gunvalson | More Than a Housewife: Jeff Scott, Vicki Gunvalson
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New York City

From memoirs to manners, the NYC Housewives write like they live—bold, witty, and never afraid to spill the tea between cocktails.

 
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Take a xanax, calm down, and read about the legendary Ramona Singer.
Ramona Singer | Life on the Ramona Coaster
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So glad she used a ghost writer to help her with this book.
Aviva Drescher | Leggy Blonde: A Memoir
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Not the nicest housewife despite the title. And I love it.
Dorinda Medley | Make It Nice: Must-Read Celebrity Memoir
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Informative book, but missing the chapter on how to fall into a rose bush with grace.
LuAnn de Lesseps | Class with the Countess: Live with Elegance
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A mix between Bridget Jone's Diary and Sex in the City.
Carole Radziwill | The Widow's Guide to Sex and Dating: A Novel
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This book is amazing and Carole shines as the most talented writer of all the Housewives.
Carole Radziwill | What Remains: A Memoir of Fate & Love
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Carol's funniest work.
Carole Radziwill |The Madcap Tales of My Year on the Real Housewives of New York Season 5
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I love when Housewives include generational advice. Full of wisdom and charm.
Jill Zarin | Secrets of a Jewish Mother: Advice & Stories
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The most famous social climbers in NYC give insights on how they do it all.
Alex McCord | Little Kids, Big City: Tales from a Real House in New York City
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A fictional novel with a wonderful mix of southern manners and New York City fierceness.
Tinsley Mortimer | Southern Charm
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A refreshing way to approach healthy food habits. And the book that started the Skinnygirl empire. A must read.
Bethenny Frankel | Naturally Thin: Unleash Your SkinnyGirl
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Insight on how Bethenny became one of the most legendary reality TV stars and cocktail brand creator.
Bethenny Frankel | A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Success
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A fun, chic lit book with Bethenny's devilish sense of humor and wit.
Bethenny Frankel | A Novel
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Perfect cocktail recipes to pair with your favorite housewives show.
Bethenny Frankel | Skinnygirl Cocktails
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Honest and juicy book about Bethenny's relationship disasters.
Bethenny Frankel | I Suck at Relationships: 10 Rules Guide
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I mean, she sold her company for $100 million. Who wouldn't want to read this?
Bethenny Frankel | Business is Personal: Truth About Success
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I love her easy tips on how to make each dish a bit healthier and more nutritious.
Bethenny Frankel | The Skinnygirl Dish: Easy Recipes
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I didn't know you were supposed to regularly clean your broom until I read this book. Who knew?
Bethenny Frankel | Solutions: Guide to Home & Health
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Cookie will forever be remembered with this sweet book. RIP 😭
Bethenny Frankel | Cookie Meets Peanut by Frankel, Roode & Daniel
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Some great food tips mixed with Kelly's delusional personality. She's a cook, not a chef. 🤣
Kelly Killoren Bensimon | I Can Make You Hot! The Supermodel Diet
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Kelly knows a lot about bikinis. And looks great in one.
Kelly Killoren Bensimon | The Bikini Book
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Sex and the City meets Housewives.
Kelly Killoren Bensimon | A Dangerous Age
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Say what you want about Kelly, she's deeply passionate about fashion.
Kelly Killoren Bensimon | American Style: Bensimon
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Perfect book for Housewives fans who want to know more about the Hamptons.
Kelly Killoren Bensimon | In the Spirit of the Hamptons
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Ramona would hate this book which is another reason to buy it. 😆
Eboni K. Williams | Bet on Black: Good News About Being Black
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Eboni's short stint on housewives left a lot to be imagined. This book helps fill in the missing pieces.
Eboni K. Williams | Pretty Powerful: Appearance, Substance, Success
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This book has sex, drugs and housewives. Awesome.
Leah McSweeney | Chaos Theory: Finding Meaning in Madness
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Atlanta

These Southern queens write with fire and flair, blending hustle, heart, and high heels into every story.

 
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From the beautiful and elegant Porsha.
Porsha Williams | The Pursuit of Porsha: Growing Into Power
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From the woman who coined the famous “Who gon' check me, boo?”
Sheree' Whitfield | Wives, Fiancées, and Side-Chicks of Hotlanta
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A cute children's book series from your favorite Atlanta housewife.
DeShawn Snow | Children's Book Series
 
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THE OG Atlanta Housewives. Must read.
Nene Leakes | Never Make the Same Mistake Twice: Lessons on Love and Life
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Not sure why it's only an eBook.
Lisa Wu Hartwell | When The Cake Is Made | eBook
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This book is signed by Cynthia herself!
Cynthia Bailey | Carry-On Baggage: Our Nonstop Flight
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Since when were housewives “nice?” Read to find out.
Phaedra Parks | Secrets of the Southern Belle: Be Nice & Pretty
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She's a former Miss USA.
Kenya Moore | Game Get Some! : What Women Really Want
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“Facts of Life” star, Kim, has had an adventurous life of fame and sorrow.
Kim Fields | Blessed Life: My Journey of Joy, Tears, and Tales
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This book deserves a gold medal.
Sanya Richards-Ross | Chasing Grace: Lessons from the Quarter Mile
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For runners and housewife fans.
Sanya Richards-Ross | Run with Me: Story of U.S. Olympic Champ
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From Olympia to Real Housewife. Gives great advice.
Sanya Richards-Ross | Right on Track: Run, Race, Believe
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Many find her book relatable and inspirational.
Brittany C. Eady | It's Not About You: The Only Way to Begin
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Self help book with a Christianity twist.
Brittany C. Eady | Easily Broken: Overcoming Self-Defeating Habits
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If you love Southern Cooking and housewives.
Kelli Ferrell | Kooking with Kelli: Kollection of Family Recipes
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New Jersey

The Jersey girls turn grit into glory, serving up family, food, and fierce comebacks on every page.

 
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Not many housewives go to jail. I love to read it.
Teresa Giudice | Turning the Tables: Housewife to Inmate
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From table flipping to felonies. She can do it all.
Teresa Giudice | Standing Strong
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Recipes are delicious and fun to read.
Teresa Giudice | Fabulicious!: Teresa's Italian Family Cookbook
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I'm in a love bubble. We'd never pop it.
Teresa Giudice | Fabulicious!: Teresa's Low-Fat Italian Recipes
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Skinnygirl but for Italians.
Teresa Giudice | Skinny Italian: Eat It and Enjoy It
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What is it, coomin or come-in
Teresa Giudice | Fabulicious!: On the Grill - Teresa's Recipes
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I know you hate me, but just try to control yourself.
Melissa Gorga | Love Italian Style: Secrets of My Marriage
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Did you get that confidence in jail?
Jackie Goldschneider | The Weight of Beautiful
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I sat at home alone for 3 weeks with diarrhea because of you.
Danielle Staub | The Naked Truth: Real Housewife of NJ
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You subpoenaed the wrong b*tch.
Margaret Josephs | Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget: Survive Biz
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Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice, you better run.
Jacqueline Laurita | A Beauty, Style, and Wellness Guide to Getting Your 'It' Together
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My motto is know your worth, leave the rest to your plastic surgeon.
Siggy Flicker | Write Your Own Fairy Tale: New Rules for Dating
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Look at my face 'cus I'm gonna educate ya!
Caroline Manzo | Let Me Tell You Something: Life as a Real Housewife
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You're a clown.
Caroline Manzo | Food & Other Things I Love: 100+ Italian Recipes
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I don't know if she wants to be me, or skin me and wear me like last year's Versace.
Dina Manzo | It's My Party & I'll Plan It
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People say that I'm sweet, but I'm tough, so don't cross me.
Kathy Wakile | Indulge: Delicious Little Desserts
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DC

The Housewives of DC turn opulence into art, crafting stories that shimmer with ambition, extravagance, and unapologetic power.

 
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I'm here for a good time, not a long time.
Catherine Ashley | Inbox Full Part 2, The Gift
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Also known as Cat Ommanney
Catherine Ashley | Inbox Full (Be Careful What You Wish For 1)
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Beverly Hills

Glam meets grit in L.A.’s most polished paperbacks—where diamonds aren’t the only thing that sparkle.

 
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Or what? Or what?!
Erika Jayne | Pretty Mess
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At least I don't do crystal meth in the bathroom all night long, bitch.
Brandi Glanville | Drinking and Tweeting
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I'm not a slut but I wish I was because sex is fun.
Brandi Glanville | Drinking and Dating: P.S. Social Media Ruins Romance
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Have a couple almonds and chew them really well.
Yolanda Hadid | Believe Me: My Battle with Lyme Disease
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You're such a f*cking liar, Camille!
Kyle Richards | Life Is Not a Reality Show: Keeping It Real
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It may look like I have it all, but I want more.
Taylor Armstrong | Hiding from Reality: My Story of Love & Loss
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Were people doing coke in your bathroom?
Lisa Rinna | The Big Fun Sexy Sex Book by Rinna & Kerner
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You. have. a double. standard. i have. never. seen. in. my fucking. life!
Lisa Rinna | Rinnavation: Getting Your Best Life Ever
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Why am I here?
Lisa Rinna | Starlit: A Novel
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Bravo Bravo f*cking Bravo.
Denise Richards | The Real Girl Next Door - Books
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If you want to be a lesbian, be a lesbian.
Garcelle Beauvais | Books - Love Me as I Am
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Life isn't all diamonds and rosé, but it should be.
Lisa Vanderpump | Simply Divine: Easy, Elegant Entertaining Guide
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I'm very competitive -- with myself and everybody else. I'm petty, too. Don't get it twisted. I do things just so I can beat yo' ass
Bozoma Saint John | The Urgent Life: Love, Loss, and Survival
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*Book is unavailable in the United States.
Joyce Giraud de Ohoven | Joyce, Dreams, and Reality
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Beast? How dare you.
Eileen Davidson | Death In Daytime (Soap Opera) - Books
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The crown is heavy, darlings. So just leave it where it belongs.
Eileen Davidson | Dial Emmy For Murder: A Soap Opera Mystery - Books
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You never know about life.
Eileen Davidson | Diva Las Vegas: A Soap Opera Mystery - Books
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I never, ever, EVER considered that Erika would take it as me disrespecting her or her son.
Eileen Davidson | Swingin' in The Rain: A Soap Opera Mystery - Books
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Housewives, divorce, home robbery. Can't wait to get all the deets.
Unburdened: A Memoir

Miami

Tropical glam and untold truths collide as Miami’s Housewives turn luxury and legacy into literary gold.

 
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Whether in the court room or the kitchen, I bring the heat.
Ana Quincoces | Modern Cuban
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Whether in the court room or the kitchen, I bring the heat.
Ana Quincoces | Sabor!: A Passion for Cuban Cuisine
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Whether in the court room or the kitchen, I bring the heat.
Ana Quincoces | Cuban Chicks Can Cook: Indispensable Guide
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Whether in the court room or the kitchen, I bring the heat.
Ana Quincoces | The Versailles Restaurant Cookbook
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Whether in the court room or the kitchen, I bring the heat.
Ana Quincoces | Lola Loves Her Self-ie: A Girl Teaches Truth
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I can deal with a lot, but I can't deal with stupid
Lea Black | Red Carpets & White Lies: A Novel
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Potomac

With class, culture, and candor, the Potomac ladies prove that good etiquette can still deliver a knockout read.

 
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I have four degrees and I am not stupid.
Dr Wendy Osefo | Tears of My Mother: Legacy of Nigerian Upbringing
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The word on the street, is that I'm the word on the street.
Gizelle Bryant | My Word
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I may be rough around the edges, but baby so are diamonds.
Monique Samuels | Guide to Infant Potty Training from 6 Months
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Dallas

Big hats, big drama, and even bigger personalities—these Lone Star ladies write like they talk: all heart, no filter.

 
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I can save your life, but not your reputation.
Tiffany Moon | Joy Prescriptions: Stop Chasing Perfection
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I'm a true Texan. No bull, but all horns.
LeeAnne Locken | What's Your Status?
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You don't mess with Texas, and you don't mess with me.
LeeAnne Locken | 100 Affirmations
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Dallas girls are sugar and spice, but I'm still working on nice.
D'Andra Simmons | Natural Guide for Healthy Living - Books
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Salt Lake City

Faith, friendship, and feuds fill these pages—proof that even the snowiest Housewives bring the heat.

 
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I was raised a Mormon, but now, I'm raising a glass of champagne
Heather Gay | Bad Mormon: A Memoir
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I may be a bad Mormon, but I'm always a good time.
Heather Gay | Good Time Girl
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Housewives Adjacent

Books related to The Real Housewives not written by a housewife.

 
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About the ladies who lunch.
The Real Story Behind the Real Housewives
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How could you do this to me, question mark.
Not All Diamonds and Rosé: Inside Real Housewives
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Not a real housewife, but housewife adjacent.
Life of A Real Housewife: The Angela Stanton Story
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Homeless not toothless.
Unofficial Real Housewives Ultimate Trivia Book
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Have a piece of bread, maybe you'll calm down a little.
Historians on Housewives
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I don't like you, I don't trust you, and I think you're a snake.
The Fantasy of Reality: Essays on Real Housewives
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The morally corrupt Faye Resnick.
Nicole Brown Simpson: Private Diary
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I have to be honest, I don't really watch the show, and I did not realize how glamorous they all were.
House of Hilton: From Conrad to Paris Drama
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The godfather of housewives.
The Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look
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THE MOST ICONIC QUOTES AND ILLUSTRATIONS FROM THE MOST ICONIC REAL HOUSEWIVES.
H Is for Housewives - (Hardcover)
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Have some bread and maybe you'll calm down.
Cook It, Spill It: Not-So-Real Housewives Cookbook
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Educate your children about the world of Housewives.
H is for housewives: The ABC’s of Bravo
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