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Project Hail Mary is finally a movie! In this episode of Always Booked Podcast, we're doing a full Project Hail Mary book vs movie review, covering everything from what the adaptation gets right to what we wish they'd kept from Andy Weir's original novel.

We talk about Ryan Gosling's performance as Ryland Grace, the portrayal of Rocky, and whether this movie lives up to the book that made us all fall in love with humanity.

⚠️ SPOILERS AHEAD for both the book and the movie.

📖 What we cover:

Our first reactions to the Project Hail Mary movie

Biggest changes from book to screen

Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace

Rocky and the alien chemistry

Book vs movie: which version wins?

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We have one rule this episode: the dedication better be worth it. 📖 We're reading book dedications, judging them, and deciding if we'll read the book. 📚 Books we discuss:The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue – V.E. SchwabAtmosphere – Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Atlas Paradox – Olivie BlakeA Fate Inked in Blood – Danielle L. JensenThe Second Death of Locke – V.L. BoyadjioAnd more...Whether you've read these or they're on your TBR, this episode will make you look at books very differently. 🔗 Find us everywhere:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.bookd🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.always.booked💬 Website: alwaysbooked.net

We each picked a book for each other. No say in the matter, no backing out. Then we had to read it and give our honest review. 😅Did anyone actually love their assigned book? Did our friendship survive? You will see! 📚 BOOKS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:• The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami – picked by Dani• YellowFace by R.F. Kuang – picked by Olivia• My Antonia by Willa Cather – picked by Emily🔔 Subscribe for more book discussions every week!FOLLOW US:📲 Follow us on Instagram → @always.bookd🌐 Visit our website → https://www.alwaysbooked.net

In this episode we put our book knowledge to the test with a bookish version of Headbands. Each of us has a mystery book or character on our forehead and has to guess who or what it is.Play along with us and see if you can guess the books faster than we can. If you love series like Sarah J Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass, Fourth Wing, and Twilight, this challenge is for you <3

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Today on the podcast, we are diving deep into The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow, a story about a girl who becomes a legend, a boy who tries to save her, and the history that erased them both.We break down the stunning prose, the time-loop romance that wrecked us, and exactly what convinced two of us that this book is actually a masterpiece. Get Booked! 📲 Follow us on Instagram → @always.bookd🌐 Visit our website → https://www.alwaysbooked.net

n this episode we head to the moors to discuss Emily Brontë’s gothic masterpiece, Wuthering Heights. We are breaking down the classic novel and comparing it to the movie adaptation to see which version captures the haunting, chaotic energy best.We dive deep into the complicated relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff, the gothic romance vibes, and why this story has ruined lives for generations. Whether you're here for the literary fiction analysis or just want to hear us debate the "book vs movie" differences, get ready for a wild ride.In this episode, we also discuss:The Book : Why Wuthering Heights is a cornerstone of classic literature and what we like about itThe Characters: Is anyone in this book actually likeable? (Spoiler: No).Book vs Movie: We have a lot of thoughts on "Wuthering Heights" The Vibe: Why this is the perfect spooky book recommendation, even if it's not Halloween.📲 Follow us on Instagram → @always.bookd🌐 Visit our website → https://www.alwaysbooked.net

What if the reason you’re friends with someone… is your shared love of books?

In this episode, we’re sharing the specific books that shaped our friendship and why shared stories create deeper connection than almost anything else (besides a witch hunt). From bonding over favorite characters, to crying over art imitating life, these reads are core memories for our friendship.

If you love book clubs, reading communities, and friendship this one’s for you.

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We’re diving into Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll, a powerful and unsettling novel that completely reframes the true crime genre.Instead of centering violence or the man behind it, this story focuses on the women, the aftermath, and the long shadow trauma leaves behind. We talk about grief, fear, age, and why telling stories this way matters. This book pissed us off and we absolutely loved it. If this book shook you or made you rethink crime, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about it.📲 Follow us on Instagram → @always.bookd🌐 Visit our website → https://www.alwaysbooked.net

Finished the Sarah J Maas universe and now nothing hits the same? Yea, we get it. You're in a Sarah J Maas reading hangover. Don't worry. We've all been there. We are here to share exactly what to read after Sarah J Maas and how to cure uour reading hangover with fantasy and romantasy books that actually are so good. We're breaking down why books like Fourth Wing, The Will of the Many, Mistborn, and more work so well as post ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City reads.If you are searching for what to read next after Sarah J Maas, fantasy book recommendations, or the ultimate Sarah J Maas hangover cure, this episode is for you! 📲 Follow us on Instagram → @always.bookd🌐 Visit our website → https://www.alwaysbooked.netSubscribe to the Always Booked Podcast for weekly bookish conversations, reading culture discussions, and plenty of spiraling.

Does Rachel Gillig’s new standalone live up to the hype of One Dark Window? Today on the Always Booked Podcast, we are stepping into the atmospheric world of The Knight and the Moth.

In this episode, we dive deep into Rachel Gillig’s latest gothic romance. We’re breaking down the prose that makes her writing so addictive, asking the questions we wish we could ask the author, and debating the big question: How does this compare to The Shepherd King duology?
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💬 LET'S TALK: Have you read The Knight and the Moth yet? Do you prefer this or the duology? Let us know in the comments!