Read the Book First

Join my friend Sam and me as we discuss the YA coming-of-age class, Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. We had a blast rereading this book!  Should Perks of Being a Wallflower be required reading? Please listen to the content warnings at the beginning of the episode or look up content warnings for Perks of Being a Wallflower before listening. If you or someone you know is struggling wi...

Isaac and Jenessa break down Studio Ghibli's Howl's Moving Castle and discuss how it's different (better?) than the book it's based on. Listen to find out which scene made Jenessa cry.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars,...

Let's dive into the magical world of the 1986 middle-grade classic, Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. Join Jenessa and Isaac as they discuss the drama that follows our girl, Sophie. Is she dealing with eldest child gifted-kid burnout?  Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst...

IT'S THE SEASON ONE FINALE! Amanda returns to close up the Percy Jackson Spectacular Month to help me dive into the first two episodes of the Disney+ series adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians .  Thank you all for a wonderful first season of Read the Book First. I truly appreciate each and every one of you. We will  return  for season two in late February of 2024, so keep an eye out...

The Percy Jackson Spectacular Month continues with a double adaptation episode! Amanda and I discuss the highs and low lows of the 2010 film adaptation, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: the Lightning Thief. We also talk about The Lightning Thief: a Percy Jackson Musical! Join us, fellow campers!  Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join o...

Join Amanda and me as we embark on the Percy Jackson Spectacular Month ! All of December we will be reading, watching, and listening to all things Percy Jackson! This first episode is a deep dive into the middle-grade novel that started it all, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief .  Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon a...

Join Marissa and me as we dive into the nostalgic time capsule film that is  the Princess Diaries . Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebook...

We're back with an exciting episode! Marissa has returned to help us dive into Meg Cabot's infamous, The Princess Diaries .  Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Bu...

Join the car chase of a journey that are these two very different Disney adaptations,  Escape to Witch Mountain  (1975) and  Race to Witch Mountain  (2009). Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodca...

Amanda returns to help break down Escape to Witch Mountain by Alexander Key. This novel truly took us on a journey! Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Business inquiries on...

It's officially October so let's get spooky! Join Chandler and me as we discuss the 1998 cult classic, Practical Magic .  Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Busin...

It's the start of Autumn which means it's essentially Halloween! To usher in the Spooky Season, my dear friend Chandler joined me in reading Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. Go ahead and get yourself a warm cup of tea and listen along! Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don&apos...

We have not just one special guest, but TWO! Isaac and Charlotte join me as we adventure through the 2005 film adaptation of  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy .  Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthe...

Join us as Isaac and I explore the wonders of Douglas Adam's galaxy saga in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy !  Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Business in...

Amanda joins me to fangirl over the classic film, The Princess Bride .  "She gets kidnapped. He gets killed. But it all ends up okay. " Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy...

Amanda returns as my guest host to help me dissect The Princess Bride by S. Morgenstern abridged by William Goldman. What an adventure!  Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading!...

My wonderful boyfriend Isaac joins me for a special episode that contains both our discussion of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the film adaptations, The Taming of the Shrew (1967 starring Elizabeth Taylor) and 10 Things I Hate About You. The Taming of the Shrew (play) - 00:01.26 The Taming of the Shrew (1967 film) - 00:21.17 10 Things I Hate About You - 01:02.39 Send us Fan Mail S...

In this episode, Marissa returns to dissect the recent Amazon Prime adaptation, Red, White & Royal Blue. Will the movie hold up to our beloved novel? Will the tension between Alex and Henry be palpable? Listen to find out! Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscri...

In this episode, Marissa joins me to discuss the JOY that is "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston. If you've not read the book yet, GO READ IT!!! Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readt...

In this episode, Amanda and Jenessa discuss Disney's Treasure Planet and the Muppet's Treasure Island . Which is the stronger adaptation? Which one brought Jenessa to tears and which one made her fall asleep? Listen to find out! Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forge...

In this episode, Jenessa and her guest, Amanda, discuss Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.  Is Long John Silver really the best pirate villain? Does this book deserve a space in "The Cannon"? Is Ben Gunn's love of cheese the most relatable moment in English literature? Listen and find out our thoughts! Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebo...