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We’re back with another Book to Movie episode — and this one completely won us over. 🐙🎬📚Spoiler alert: both of us loved it.Remarkably Bright Creatures made the jump from page to screen with so much heart, warmth, and charm, and we had a LOT to say about it. In this episode, we break down:✨ what stayed the same✨ what changed✨ which changes worked✨ and whether any of them were actually a big dealAnd of course…🐙how did we feel about Marcellus??This movie feels like such a rare thing these days — a genuinely feel-good story that still has emotional depth. It’s heartfelt, funny, thoughtful, and honestly a great pick for the whole family.If you’ve read the book, watched the movie, or are trying to decide if you should do either… come join the conversation.#remarkablybrightcreatures #shelbyvanpelt #boo #booktomovie #moviereview #bookreview Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

This week, we’re diving deep into The Correspondent by Virginia Evans — and let’s just say… this discussion meanders a little bit like the book itself. 😅💌Haven't read it yet? Try our TLDR episode instead: https://youtu.be/JAoi8lQEc-4We described this story as:📖 unspooling📖 quaint📖 curiousAnd while our ratings may not be quite as glowing as the rest of the internet’s… we still genuinely enjoyed the experience.That said, we kept asking ourselves:👉 Is there a point?👉 Is something big going to happen??👉 Or is the journey the whole point of the story? 👀In this Cover to Cover episode, we unpack the letter format, the literary references, the emotional moments, and why this book felt so different from our usual thrillers and fast-paced reads.If you’ve read The Correspondent and want to process it with us — or you’re curious whether this quieter style of storytelling works — come join the conversation.#thecorrespondent #literaryfiction #virginiaevans Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

We’re switching things up with our next read… and this one is definitely not our usual. 👀📚In this TLDR episode, we’re diving into The Correspondent by Virginia Evans — Jamie’s pick and a story that already feels a little outside our comfort zone.Here’s what’s different:📍 Set in Annapolis (basically our backyard!)💌 Told entirely through letters👵 Featuring another “granny” main character (you know how we feel about those 😅)Thursday Murder Club: https://youtu.be/kHXzSVT2vr8Remarkably Bright Creatures: https://youtu.be/eEws-9bfBJEToo Old For This: https://youtu.be/bc2dTT4MQR8This one is giving quiet, reflective, character-driven vibes — which means we might need a little help from reviews and reader insight to fully unpack it.In this episode, we’re breaking down the premise, sharing our first impressions, and figuring out what to expect before we dive in.Will this slower, letter-style story win us over… or leave us confused? Join us as we step into something totally different.#thecorrespondent #virginiaevans #literaryfiction Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

In our Cover to Cover episode on Dear Debbie, Jamie surprises Sarah by saying the main character was relatable... you know, the lady who just murdered a couple people, considered burning down a frat house, and destroyed several people's livelihoods.Let’s be clear, we are not out here poisoning the neighbors... but the mom vibes were spot on with snarky teenagers and kid drama.…but the frustration? The exhaustion? The “I get why she snapped” moments? A little too familiar 👀We’re diving deep into all the spoilers, the chaos, and whether Debbie’s actions ever crossed the line from relatable to completely unhinged.Plus, we’re mixing in some one-year anniversary chatter and looking back on year one of the podcast 🎉🎙️Of course, tune in for:⭐ our final ratings🖤 our three words📚 all the spoiler-filled thoughtsCome join the conversation.Catch our book preview WITHOUT spoilers: https://youtu.be/z0jT0wXohkAHead back to our first podcast episodes over The Housemaid: https://youtu.be/yv_jPMFk1WQ#deardebbie #freidamcfadden #thehousemaid #bookclubpodcast #bookclubdiscussion #thrillerbooksFind more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

We’re going back to where it all began. 🎙️📚For our one-year podcast anniversary, we’re circling back to the queen who kicked off so many of our conversations: Freida McFadden. This time, we’re diving into her latest novel, Dear Debbie.From the jump, this one is giving us all the quirky mystery/thriller vibes — with a main character who may be just a little bit unhinged 😅 and some serious Too Old for This energy. You know we’re here for the chaos.In this TLDR episode, we break down the premise, first impressions, and what has us intrigued before our full discussion next week. Plus, since this marks our one-year anniversary, we take some time to go down memory lane and reflect on where this podcast started, the books that shaped us, and all the wild conversations we’ve had along the way.Come celebrate with us as we kick off year two with a thriller that feels perfectly on brand. 🖤✨Full discussion coming next week!Our original Housemaid discussion: https://youtu.be/yv_jPMFk1WQ#freidamcfadden #deardebbie #housemaid #thehousemaid #booktok #bookclubdiscussion #bookpreview Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

If you’ve read The Last Letter and need to talk about it — this episode is for you.We were not prepared for this one. 😭In our The Last Letter Cover to Cover episode, we’re diving into all the emotions this story brought out — and let’s just say… one of us was fully bawling... the other had tears quietly building (you can probably guess who 😅)This book surprised us in the best way possible — emotional, heavy, and impossible to ignore. Now we completely understand the review that said: “5 stars… I don’t recommend this to anyone.”Because yes, it’s beautiful… but it also hurts.We’re breaking down:💔 The emotional impact💭 Our biggest takeaways⭐ Our final ratings⚠️ The heavy themes and why they matterCome process it with us. 🎙️📚💌👉 #thelastletter #rebeccayarros #fourthwing #romantasy #bookclubdiscussion Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

We did not plan to read this one for the podcast… and yet, here we are. 😅In this TLDR episode, we’re diving into The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros — a romance that’s been all over TikTok and comes with a serious reputation as a tear-jerker. Sarah was fully influenced and planned to read this one on her own… but quickly decided Jamie had to experience it too. So now, it’s officially a podcast read.From what we’ve gathered so far:💌 Emotional, character-driven romance🌶️ A solid 3 chili pepper spice level (at least one open-door scene)⚠️ Heavy themes and trigger warnings, including child cancer, military PTSD, and moreIn this episode, we’re breaking down the premise, what we know going in, and preparing ourselves (mentally and emotionally) for what’s to come.Let’s just say… we’re bracing for impact. 😭Join us as we get ready to dive in — and decide if we’re truly prepared for this one. 🎙️📚#rebeccayarros #fourthwing #romantasy #bookclubdiscussion #thelastletter #booktok Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

We’re back… BOOK vs. MOVIE. Full spoilers for all of you ready to chat!Sarah came straight from the theater to the mic — so yes, this reaction is fresh. In our Project Hail Mary Book to Movie episode, we’re breaking it all down: What we loved, what had us questioning things, and all the moments that didn’t quite match the book (for better or worse)And of course…⭐ Final ratings👀 Book or movie — which one wins??Plus — if you’re a parent, we’ve got you covered. Jamie’s 9, 12, and 14 year olds all loved it, so we chat about whether this one works for younger viewers too.If you’ve read it, watched it, or are trying to decide — this episode is a must.#projecthailmary #scifibooks #andyweir #ryangosling #bookreview #moviereview

We’re going full sci-fi for the first time on this week’s Cover to Cover episode as we dive into Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. 🚀Neither of us are regular science fiction readers, so this one pushed us a little outside our comfort zones. Did the story live up to the massive hype and sky-high ratings… or did it fall flat for us?In this episode we break down:✨ Our three words for the book⭐ Our final ratings🔮 Our predictions about where the story is headedPlus, we talk about what it was like jumping into a full-blown sci-fi adventure for the first time and whether this book might convert us into space nerds.If you’re reading along (or planning to before the movie arrives), tune in and join the conversation. 📚🚀#thrillerbooks #projecthailmary #andyweir #scifibooks

🌌 New TLDR, new genre… and we’re going to SPACE.Our next TLDR episode dives into Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir — a wildly popular sci-fi read with a big blockbuster movie landing in March. 👀🎬Confession: neither of us really reads space books. Like… at all. 😅So in this episode, we’re doing our usual TLDR thing:✨ breaking down what the book is about (no spoilers!)✨ what kind of sci-fi vibes to expect✨ and whether this one might actually convert usPlus, we get a little existential and ask the real question:👉 would you actually go to space if given the chance?One of us is ready to suit up immediately.The other is firmly in the nahhhh, I’m good on Earth camp. 😂🎙️ Join us for the Project Hail Mary TLDR, and decide if this interstellar journey belongs on your TBR.#scifi #scifibooks #projecthailmary #booktok #booktube #booktubepreview #booktubereview