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  • The Definitive Basic Bitch Handbook
  • Written by: Stassi Schroeder
  • Narrated by: Stassi Schroeder
  • Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins
  • 3.9 out of 5 stars (156 ratings)

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Next Level Basic

Written by: Stassi Schroeder
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Discover how to embrace your best basic self in this laugh-out-loud funny guide from the breakout star of Bravo’s hit reality show Vanderpump Rules, perfect for fans of the relatable and entertaining books by the Betches and Andi Dorfman. 

Millions of Vanderpump Rules viewers and podcast listeners know Stassi Schroeder as a major defender of basic bitch rights. There’s nothing more boring than people who take themselves too seriously or think you have to be pretentious to be cool. Stassi champions the things that many of us are afraid to love publicly for fear of being labeled basic: lattes, pugs, bubbly cocktails, millennial pink, #OOTD (outfit of the day, obvs), astrology, hot dogs, the perfect pair of Louboutins, romantic comedies...the list goes on and on. 

This audiobook is for people tired of pretending they would rather see a Daniel Day-Lewis movie about sewing or read War and Peace than watch a Saw marathon or listen to...well, this audiobook! 

In Next Level Basic, the reality star, podcast queen, and ranch dressing expert gives you hilarious and pointed lessons on how to have fun and celebrate yourself, with exclusive stories from her own life and on the set of Vanderpump Rules. From her very public breakups to her most intimate details about her plastic surgery, Stassi shares her own personal experiences with her trademark honesty - all with the hope you can learn something from them.  

©2019 Stassi Schroeder (P)2019 Simon & Schuster

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Worst Book I have ever read

This book has to be one of the worst books I have ever read. So glad I had a credit.

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4 hours I’ll never get back

I never write reviews and don’t like being negative but this has got to be the worst book I’ve ever read/listened to in my life. I didn’t know who Stassi Schroeder was before I purchased this book as I am not a huge reality tv watcher but was intrigued by the title.....I’m all about learning new things but this was so narcissist and ridiculous I’m embarrassed to even say i finished this book. Congrats to her for writing a book and all but to the readers out there pls don’t even waste your time!

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An English major?

Save your time. This book was absolutely awful. I’m sure it’s better if you read it instead of listen to it. I can’t handle the “totes” and “maj” and “obvi” in every other sentence.

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GoTeam Stassi !!

If your looking for a good easy listen with funny chick vibes this is a no brainer !
Shes hilarious, fun , dark all at the same time !
I got through it in 2 days !

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Loved it ❤

Stassi story telling was amazing. I didn't want it to end. I loved it.

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Fell short

I honestly was hoping for some juicy behind the scenes gossip. I knew Stassi was a narcissist and self centered, but I always liked her on Vanderpump Rules. I was very disappointed that she ended up apologizing for the invisible "white privilege." she has at the end to save her sponsors. Why not just get better sponsors?

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Really wanted to like it!

I read the reviews and should have listened. I like Stassi so I thought it would be a fun listen but I couldn’t even finish it. It was just a bunch of nonsense and I didn’t find it entertaining at all. It sounded like it was written by a 14 year old girl. I think maybe that would be the demographic that could enjoy this. I still like her but sadly didn’t enjoy this at all.

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Basic Bitch follower

Loved her on Vanderpump and loved the book. it was the insite to her life (secrets) I've always wanted to know 😄👌

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Not bad - wouldn't pay to read it though

Worth the listen, I loved her in Vanderpump so figured I would give it a listen. Was alright!

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Stassi is so relatable and authentic

I loved this book because it allows you to think about the most basic things and who you truly are. It was so good I finished it in two days.

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  • Kela Carie
  • 2019-04-16

I cant belive I wasted a credit on this

I wanted to listen to this so bad and I wanted to like it. but, i just cant. it doesnt even sound like shes trying not to read from a script. it also just sounds like that one really good friend who's a little drunk, and your the DD and shes stuck in the bathroom with another drunk girl and wont stop talking.

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  • Chelsea Jaskolski
  • 2019-04-18

Okay AF

How many times can someone say Basic AF? Well if you read this book, you will hear it every other sentence. Let me recap this book for you. Be yourself and you can title yourself Basic AF. Stassi tells you to be yourself, but also she is gonna judge you for it. She contradicts herself left and right, but I give her props. She made made money off me (I drank the kool-aid and thought this book might be worth it) so I purchased it. Instant regret.

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  • Sheena ysen
  • 2019-04-16

Worst book I’ve listened to

Seriously, I haven’t listened to a book this bad, ever. It was terrible. So random and literally made me want to throw up in spots.

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  • kim o'kane
  • 2019-04-17

Basic Bitch essential!

Ok, so I'm a 52 year old attorney and I work with some pretty serious stuff---survivors of sexual assault--that kind of thing and I love watching Vanderpump Rules b/c it reminds me of me and my friends when we were in our 30's...before marriage, kids and all that serious stuff. Just fun to watch human behavior at it's finest! I started listening to Stassi's podcast and find it cheers me up to listen to her banter about basic bitch things especially when life can be so fucking serious and no fun. Stop taking yourselves so seriously, people! Stassi is bright, witty and authentic. A natural performer...she has the gift of gab and ability to tell stories in the most amusing fashion.

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  • Ashley Noplis
  • 2019-04-24

Horrible

If you want to be dumb, this is a great book for you to read

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  • Erica
  • 2019-05-08

Snooze

I couldn’t listen anymore. Not interesting and a very overuse of the acronym “A.F.” I think it would have been better to just say the word f*ck.

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  • DAW
  • 2019-05-07

Thank God I could "LISTEN" because I can't....

...imagine trying to "READ" a hard paper printed copying this book!! AF

Basically, it's a basic book about every imaginable basic subject matter under the AF sun.

I wouldn't recommend for anybody over 35 years old.

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  • Ashley L.
  • 2019-05-28

It's basically, a crappy book

Big fan of Vanderpump and the whole cast, but this book was tough to listen to. Not my cup of pumpkin spice latte.

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  • Amanda
  • 2019-04-16

Great quick fun read!

I’m so glad this popped up ready to read on a sleepless night. It’s fun, lighthearted and easy going, and also empowering in a sweet way. She did an awesome job reading her own book. I mean yay for Instagram tricks and a very thorough line up of ranch dressings, right?!

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  • Amber Mastrobattista
  • 2020-01-26

High expectations, totally not disappointed.

Stassi is my favorite part of Vanderpump rules. I was extremely wary about listening to this book because sometimes reality stars books are lackluster. But this book is 100% Stassi. It’s well paced and a nice easy listen for a few car rides.

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