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
We Watched Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey (with Alexa)
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Today's episode is a little bit different. Even though we both read the book (epic poem) first, Jenessa and Alexa discuss Christopher Nolan's 2026 adaptation of The Odyssey.
Alexa's Recommended Odyssey Reads:
The Odyssey translated by Emily Wilson
Women of Troy series by Pat Barker
Circe by Madeline Miller
Emily Wilson's review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey
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