
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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 67 episodes
Read the Book First
Latest Episodes
We Review All Systems Red by Martha Wells (with Marissa)
Marissa joins us as we discuss the award winning novella, All Systems Red by Martha Wells. We discuss space capitalism, why Jenessa doesn't typically enjoy sci-fi, and what determines sentience.
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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44:12

We Watched Matilda (1996) and Matilda the Musical (2022) (with Amanda)
Amanda helps us analyze Matilda (1996) and Matilda the Musical (2022). We discuss the original stage production and how adapting a book into a movie then a stage production and then a movie musical changes a story....
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:42:20

We Review Matilda by Roald Dahl (with Amanda)
Amanda returns to revisit a childhood classic, Matilda by Roald Dahl.We discuss Matilda's powers, our favorite Roald Dahl books, and whether or not Ms. Honey is a good teacher.
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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57:11

We Watched Five Feet Apart (with Ashley from @ifitwasabook)
Ashley of If It Was a Book joins Jenessa to discuss the teenage star-cross lovers movie, Five Feet Apart.Follow Ashley and If it Was a Book! Jenessa was a guest on Ashley's podcas...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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58:30

We Review Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott (with Ashley from @ifitwasabook)
Join Ashley, from If It Was a Book, and Jenessa as they discuss Five Feet Apart by Rachel Lippincott, Mikki Daughtry, and Tobias Iaconis.This book was written at the same time as the film's screenplay, so did the book actually c...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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40:07
