Read the Book First
At Read the Book First, we love watching book adaptations come alive on screen! Whether a movie, tv show or a YouTube mini-series, there's something magical about seeing someone's interpretation of a book come to life! We do however believe that you should always try to read the book first.
Each week we'll read a book and discuss it together. Then we'll watch one or two of the book's adaptations and consider the good, bad, and entertaining choices made throughout the adaptations.
Read the Book First
Latest Episodes
We Watched James & the Giant Peach (with Amanda)
Amanda and Jenessa discuss the 1996 adaptation, James & the Giant Peach.Were the changes good? Is the stop motion fun or just creepy? Listen to find out!
We Review James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl (with Amanda)
We're back after our mid-season 5 hiatus! Amanda returns to help us discuss another Roald Dahl classic, James and the Giant Peach.We discuss how James doesn't know "stranger danger", giant bugs, and how sharks can't quite e...
Mid-Year Check-In, Q&A, and Podcast Updates with Jenessa
Welcome to the first Mid-Year Check-In with Jenessa!In this episode, Jenessa talks about what books she's read in the first half of 2026, answers some questions from listeners, and gives some updates on the podcast.