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With Mike still out on paternity leave, Mark once again steps up to the mic, joined by his favorite librarian and resident literary brain, Jessi Wakefield. Together, they turn the page on Hollywood’s ongoing love affair with the written word.

From this week’s releases Wuthering Heights and Crime 101 to a 2026 lineup packed with page-to-screen heavyweights like Project Hail Mary, Verity, and Homer’s The Odyssey, these well-read film fans dig into why great stories keep finding a second life on the big screen.

What makes a novel adaptation-worthy? What gets lost, what gets elevated, and why does literature remain one of cinema’s richest story mines? It’s a spirited, book-smart conversation where storytelling takes center stage and no dog-eared page is left unturned. 📚🎬