Read the Book First

By Jenessa

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

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The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.

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February 17, 2025 We Watched Redwall Season 1 (with Isaac)
Isaac returns to help us discuss the tv show adaptation, Redwall. We revisit a nostalgic favorite of ours and cross our fingers that it holds up! Listen to find out our thoughts.
You can watch the Redwall show here.
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1h 11min
February 10, 2025 We Review Redwall by Brian Jacques (with Isaac)
Isaac joins us on the podcast to revisit a childhood favorite, Redwall by Brian Jacques.
Is this the perfect cozy fantasy? Maybe... Listen to hear our full thoughts!

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1h 2min
February 03, 2025 Madeline Book vs Film (with Delaney)
Bonjour! Join us as we visit Paris through the beautiful illustrations of Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans and the 1998 film adaptation starring Frances McDormand. What about this children's book makes it a beloved favorite?
Check out Delaney and the "Bird of the Week" at Out to Sea Expedition!
the 1955 animated Madeline
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1h 10min
January 27, 2025 We Watched Nightbitch (with Alyssa from @stories.and.spoilers.podcast)
Alyssa joins us again to discuss Nightbitch, the 2025 film staring Amy Adams.

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episode content warnings: mentions blood, animal violence, drug use, and animal death
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1h 27min
January 20, 2025 We Review Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder (with Alyssa from @stories.and.spoilers.podcast)
Alyssa from Stories and Spoilers Podcast joins Jenessa to discuss Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder.

Is this book an accurate depiction of motherhood? Is the mother ~actually~ a dog?

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To read the interview with Rachel Yoder that Jenessa mentioned in the episode, click here!

episode content warnings: mentions blood, animal violence, drug use, and animal death
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1h 47min
December 16, 2024 The Polar Express Book vs. Movie (with Isaac)
It's our first Christmas special! Isaac and Jenessa sat down to discuss Chris Van Allsburg's award-winning picture book, The Polar Express. Jenessa also convinced Isaac to watch the 2004 adaptation starring Tom Hanks.

Is the Polar Express a Christmas classic or just creepy?

We hope you and your family have a safe, peaceful holiday season. See you in 2025!
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December 02, 2024 We Watched Wicked Part 1 (with Amanda)
Amanda joins Jenessa in analyzing what makes Wicked different from other movie musicals. In this episode, we break apart Act One of the Wicked stage production and compare it to the 2024 film adaptation.

Wicked Broadway Stage Production - 00:01.55
Wicked Part One 2024 film - 01:03.00

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2h 25min
November 25, 2024 We Review Wicked by Gregory Maguire (with Amanda)
Amanda joins us in analyzing Wicked: the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire. This novel has been turned into a hit Broadway play and recently a movie-musical (both will be discussed in an episode next week).

What did Maguire add to the rich world of Baum's Oz? How does Elphaba develop from a misunderstood girl to a wicked witch? Who truly decides your fate?

content warnings: sexual assault, genocide, political violence, self-harm
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2h 2min
November 18, 2024 The Wizard of Oz Book vs. Film (with Sam)
Sam joins us to discuss L. Frank Baum's children's classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and the 1939 film adaptation, The Wizard of Oz. Did Baum write the seminal American folktale? Is The Wizard of Oz the best movie in American cinema? Listen to the episode to find out!

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book discussion - 0:02.00
The Wizard of Oz film discussion - 0:42.50
final thoughts on both the book and film - 1:24.20

mentioned in the episode:
Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by Pénélope Bagieu
video: Wizard of Oz and The Oz Books: Everything You Didn't Know | SYFY WIRE

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1h 32min
October 28, 2024 We Watched True Blood Season 1 (with Marissa)
Marissa and Jenessa discuss the first season of the critically acclaimed HBO show, True Blood. What made this show so successful? Why is it so much better than the book?

content warnings: descriptions of blood, vampirism, drug addiction, alcoholism, assault, SA, and similar topics
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1h 29min

FAQs about Read the Book First:

How many episodes does Read the Book First have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.