Watch It or Read It

Amanda and Dayelle are packing their parasols and heading straight into Jane Austen’s Persuasion. From the classic 1995 adaptation with all its Regency elegance and aching restraint to the Netflix version. A Modern, bold take. Between Anne Elliot’s quiet strength, Captain Wentworth’s smoldering stares, and enough longing glances to fill a seaside promenade, this is peak Austen territory. We’re tal...

This week Amanda pulls Dayelle into the world of Vampire Academy, written by Richelle Mead. Dayelle skipped watching the 2014 movie entirely and dove straight into the Peacock series…only to end up completely confused. Because lets just say its not the book...BUT Amanda insists the series gets so much better the deeper you go, Dayelle’s not convinced. So in the end should you watch it or read it?...

Amanda and Dayelle are back in the Tudor-verse with a very special guest—author Jodi Meadows, one of the brilliant minds behind My Lady Jane! They’re talking all things Jane: the delightfully bonkers book, the pitch-perfect (and sadly not-renewed 😭) TV adaptation, and what it’s really like to co-write a novel with two other authors. Plus, Jodi spills the tea on her new and upcoming books—you’re g...

Amanda and Dayelle are packing their bags (and their emotional baggage) for Eat Pray Love—Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestselling memoir AND the 2010 film starring Julia Roberts. But they’re not alone…Katie from Broad Abroad Podcast joins the journey! From Italy’s perfect pasta to India’s spiritual chaos to Bali’s maybe-too-perfect romance, they’re dishing on: 🍝 Whether the book or movie nails the emotio...

 Amanda and Dayelle dive into the chilling world of I Know What You Did Last Summer —the classic 1997 slasher and the book that started it all. Let’s just say… there’s secrets, suspense, and some seriously questionable decisions. (There’s a killer, a hook, and lots of teenage drama.) They’re unpacking the differences between the book’s tension and the movie’s iconic scares. AND should you watch it...

Amanda and Dayelle take a moody stroll through the English countryside with Thomas Hardy’s Far From the Madding Crowd and its 2015 film adaptation. Let’s just say… Dayelle may never live this one down. (There’s a dog. There’s a flock of sheep. There’s trauma.) Will Amanda forgive her? TBD. They’re breaking down Bathsheba’s many romantic entanglements, the gut-punch subplots, and the dramatic love...

Amanda and Dayelle are heading back to middle school—scrunchies, friendship bracelets, and all—for a true coming-of-age classic: The Babysitters Club! They’re diving into Kristy’s Great Idea, the very first book in Ann M. Martin’s iconic series, and comparing it to the 1995 cult-favorite movie. Expect real girl talk about everything from diabetes to divorces to the joys (and drama) of growing up i...

This week Dayelle and Amanda are jumping off the train and straight into dystopia—Chicago-style. They’re diving into Divergent by Veronica Roth and its big-screen adaptation, breaking down the factions, the action, and the absolutely perfect casting (hello, Theo James). Is the book better? Did the movie hold up? And are we all secretly a little Dauntless? AND in the end should you Watch it or Read...

Welcome to The Book Nook—where the gossip is hot, the TBR is taller than a tower of paperbacks, and the screen adaptations are chef’s kiss level exciting. In this special episode, Amanda and Dayelle are cozying up for a good ol’ bookish catch-up. What are they binge-watching? What’s keeping them up way too late reading? Which upcoming adaptations have them excited and nervous? And yes, there will...

This week on Watch It or Read It...we got to chat with the QUEEN herself—Meghan Quinn! She’s sweet, she’s hilarious, and she’s served up another summer romance you won’t want to miss with her latest book Til Summer Do Us Part. She gives you New York City, the fake husband troupe AND a spicy adult summer camp in the Catskills. WINNING. We’re talking smut, writing, and all things swoony and chaotic....

This week, the ladies are turning the page on Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty (book one) and things get pretty emotional. Amanda didn’t want to read this one… but surprise! She ended up loving the sweet, nostalgic chaos of Cousins Beach. Meanwhile, Dayelle is calling it the Gen Z Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret—a coming-of-age tale packed with sun-soaked angst, first loves, and an unfa...

This week on Watch it or Read it, Amanda and Dayelle take a dive (or maybe a fall?) into Fallen, the YA paranormal romance that promised epic angel drama… and delivered something else entirely. They read the book, endured the epically bad movie, and checked out the newer TV adaptation so you don’t have to (but maybe you should?). Amanda did not hold back, she's got thoughts. Big ones. Meanwhile, D...

This was an unexpected one. The ladies had the rare opportunity to see a screener of On Swift Horses before it hit theaters AND were so moved, they immediately picked up the novel. What they found was a quietly powerful story about hidden desires, queerness, aching isolation, and the pursuit of freedom. They break down the breathtaking adaptation—moody, magnetic, and charged with longing and how i...

Season Four is here! AND we’re starting with a swoon worthy BANG! Amanda and Dayelle are heading through the stones to 18th Century Scotland with the one and only Outlander, written by Diana Gabaldon. Let’s be real...this episode is 50% book talk, 50% Jamie Fraser thirst. The chemistry between Claire and Jamie? Off the charts. The adaptation? Practically perfect. The kilts? Always welcome. Whether...

Amanda and Dayelle are diving into Long Bright River by Liz Moore. This one took us on a ride we weren’t expecting. A gripping mix of crime thriller, family drama, and emotional depth, this book had us hooked from page one. And just when we thought we had our opinions locked in, the new screen adaptation dropped on Peacock, shaking things up even more. Did it do the novel justice? Were the charact...

This week, Amanda and Dayelle are heading back to Forks, Washington, where the rain never stops, vampires sparkle, and werewolves have the best hair game in town. That’s right—they’re diving into The Twilight Saga: New Moon by Stephenie Meyer! From Bella’s heartbreak and Edward’s dramatic exit to Jacob’s luscious locks. Amanda and Dayelle will compare the book to its movie adaptation, explore what...

This week Amanda and Dayelle are throwing it back to their awkward tween years as they revisit Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume. From "Grow with Me" bras to figuring out who you are, they’re spilling all the tea on Margaret’s relatable journey through girlhood. Plus, they’ll dish on how the recent movie adaptation stacks up against the beloved book—what made them laugh, what made...

This week, Amanda and Dayelle are diving into the world of wine-soaked journals, awkward encounters, and every Pride & Prejudice easter egg. If you guessed Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding, you're spot on! Join them as they break down the beloved book and its iconic movie adaptation. From Bridget’s judgy inner monologue to the unforgettable love triangle with Mark Darcy and Daniel Cleaver,...

This week Amanda and Dayelle dive into what they are currently reading, what's on their TBR's and a whole lot of book gossip! Including a quick mention of a certain author, her book to movie adaptation thats been getting a lot of attention. Some Onyx Storm recapping (no spoilers don't worry) AND catch up on all things book related. “Watch It Or Read It” is a registered trademark of Gotham West Stu...

Amanda and Dayelle dive into Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel and its TV adaptation, Daisy Jones & The Six. Amanda had to put some pressure on Dayelle to read this one. AND after some major arm twisting (figuratively) Dayelle folded. So in the end did the show capture the magic of the book’s documentary-style storytelling? Is this now one of Dayelle's favorite all time reads? AND should YOU...

Amanda and Dayelle revisit A Little Princess, the beloved childhood classic that made them believe in magic, resilience, and the power of kindness. Whether you grew up with Frances Hodgson Burnett’s timeless novel or the breathtaking 1995 film adaptation, this story is one that stays in your heart forever. Amanda and Dayelle discuss Sara Crewe’s journey from riches to rags and back again. Gushing...

Amanda and Dayelle unlock The Secret Garden (AND a lot of tears)—this timeless classic has had several screen adaptations...From a Hallmark love story to a visually magical remake in 2020 starring Colin Firth as little Mary's uncle, to the iconic 1993 adaptation. (Which is both Amanda and Dayelle's favorite) So Watch it or Read it...or BOTH.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands “Wa...

Come with Amanda and Dayelle as they step through the wardrobe into the magical world of Narnia, with The Loin, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. Dayelle shares why she wasn’t super excited to revisit the book, while Amanda reveals why it might just be her all-time favorite. But both equally gush over the movie adaptation and their lust for Aslan. AND of course help YOU decide if you shoul...

Happy New Year! Amanda and Dayelle decided to give everyone a little taste of behind the scenes of Watch it or Read it. They dive into upcoming book releases, books slated to be adapted to scene and so much more! Let’s see how many times they bring up Henry Cavill…AND ACOTAR fan casting OR mainly Dayelle hating on the current fan castings. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands “Watch...

Amanda and Dayelle are sharing their love for Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. From Katharine Hepburn’s iconic Jo to Greta Gerwig’s stunning adaptation, they’re diving into the book  and  its MANY versions. And are you: a Meg, a Jo, a Beth or an Amy? Whether you read the book now or in the middle of June should you Watch it or Read it? OR BOTH?  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...