Every great story has an origin—and this is ours! In this bonus episode, we’re sharing childhood reading memories and the chaotic moment we started this podcast. Whether you’re a longtime listener or a newcomer, this is your chance to get to know the voices behind Based on a Book. Grab a cozy drink, settle in, and join us!

Books, Movies, & Series Mentioned:

• We Need to Do Something by Max Booth III
• Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald
• Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Series by Laurell K. Hamilton
• Roald Dahl Books
• Star Trek: The Next Generation
• The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer
• The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins
• The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare
• The Raven Cycle Series by Maggie Stiefvater
• An Ember in the Ashes Series by Sabaa Tahir
• Shadow and Bone Series by Leigh Bardugo
• The Folk of the Air Series by Holly Black
• The Selection Series by Kiera Cass
• Sarah J Maas Books
• Viciously Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter
• The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introductions

(00:37) Based on a Book Origin Story

(04:24) Where My Lore Started: Lindsey

(06:06) Where My Lore Started: Crystal

(07:53) Where My Lore Started: Keri

(16:26) Where Our Lore Started: Disney Edition