Jenessa

Read the Book First

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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 a book come to life! We do however believe that you should always try to read the book first. Each week we'll read a book and discuss it together. Then we'll watch one or two of the book's adaptations and consider the good, bad, and entertaining choices made throughout the adaptations.

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Jenessa

Episodes

We Review The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (with Isaac) 13.09.2023 1:13:35

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...

The Princess Bride - Movie (with Amanda) 06.09.2023 1:30:36

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...

We Review The Princess Bride by William Goldman (with Amanda) 30.08.2023 1:44:40

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!...

The Taming of the Shrew and 10 Things I Hate About You (with Isaac) 23.08.2023 2:10:23

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...

Red, White & Royal Blue - Movie (with Marissa) 16.08.2023 1:45:46

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...

We Review Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (with Marissa) 09.08.2023 1:44:57

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...

Treasure Planet vs. Muppet Treasure Island (with Amanda) 02.08.2023 1:50:58

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...

We Review Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (with Amanda) 26.07.2023 58:55

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...