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Oct 2024
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Book To Movie/ TV Adaptations

I'll Read What She's Reading
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In this episode of I’ll Read What She’s Reading, Mikayla, Reggie, and Kennedy dive into the world of book-to-movie and TV adaptations! From page to screen, they discuss their favorite (and not-so-favorite) adaptations, share hot takes on what works and what doesn’t, and debate whether the book is always better. They also talk about the challenges of translating beloved stories for a visual medium and offer their dream casting for upcoming adaptations. Tune in for a lively discussion filled with laughs, strong opinions, and plenty of bookish love!

Perfect for fans of film, TV, and all things literary, this episode will have you adding new adaptations to your watchlist—or pulling out the original books to see what the fuss is about.

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