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Welcome to Is the Book Better, Though? — the podcast where stories go head-to-head on page and screen. Each episode, I compare books and their movie adaptations to decide once and for all which one does it better. From Oscar winners to cult classics, I dig into what the book nailed, what the movie missed, and whether the film should have been made at all. Expect witty commentary, honest opinions, and the occasional existential crisis over casting choices. If you love reading, movie nights, or just arguing about both, this is your new favourite podcast. 🎬📚 Join me every other week as we tackle everything from The Lord of the Rings to The Hunger Games — because sometimes Hollywood gets it right… and sometimes the book really is better.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Is the Book Better, Though?, the podcast where stories go head-to-head on page and screen. Each episode, I compare books and their movie adaptations to decide once and for all which one does it better.
Is the Book Better? is hosted by Jake Martini. The show has published 34 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Fried Green Tomatoes" (21 September 2026, 29 minutes), "Fever Pitch - Nick Hornby Vs Colin Firth" (7 September 2026, 19 minutes), and "Remarkably Bright Creatures" (24 August 2026, 27 minutes).
Is the Book Better? publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 34 episodes.
Booking probability for Is the Book Better? is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Is the Book Better? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Is the Book Better?'s contact route on record: public web form.
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Jake Martini hosts Is the Book Better?, an arts podcast with 34 episodes published.
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Episode #4
Send us Fan Mail This week on Is the Book Better? , we're heading to Whistle Stop, Alabama, to compare Fannie Flagg's beloved novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe with the iconic 1991 film starring Kathy...
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Send us Fan Mail Is Fever Pitch better as a book or a film? This week on Is the Book Better? , I’m comparing Nick Hornby’s 1992 football memoir Fever Pitch with the 1997 film adaptation starring Colin Firth and Ruth...
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're comparing Shelby Van Pelt's bestselling novel with the new film adaptation, breaking down the biggest differences between the book and the movie. From Marcellus the giant Pacific...
Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Is the Book Better Though? , we’re talking California Schemin’ the unbelievable true story of Scottish rappers Silibil N’ Brains, aka Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd, who fooled the music...
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Send us Fan Mail This week we're heading behind the walls of Shawshank Prison to explore Stephen King's novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption , the story that inspired one of the most beloved films ever made...
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Send us Fan Mail The Devil Wears Prada Book Review | Is the Book Better Than the Film? This week on The Dad Book Club , we're reading The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger—the bestselling novel that inspired the...
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Send us Fan Mail This week on The Dad Book Club Podcast, we're diving into The Damned Utd by David Peace, the bestselling football novel that explores the infamous 44 days of legendary manager Brian Clough at Leeds...
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Send us Fan Mail For this episode, we're diving into Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, comparing the beloved novel, the 2007 film adaptation starring Josh Hutcherson and AnnaSophia Robb, and the audiobook...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Sorry it's been a little while since my last upload! Life has been busy, but I'm back with another deep dive into a fascinating story.</p><p>In this episode, we're looking at Roald Dahl's short...
Episode #2
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode, I finally sit down and compare The Wild Robot properly — the original book, the film, and the kids version — after reading the full story with my daughter.</p><p>On the surface...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Season 2 is back 🎙️</p><p>This week we’re getting into The Bridges of Madison County — the book by Robert James Waller vs the film with Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep.</p><p>And honestly…...
Episode #11
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode we’re diving into a full <b>Project Hail Mary book vs movie comparison</b> to answer the big question:</p><p><b>Is the Project Hail Mary movie actually better than the...
Episode #10
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode we’re comparing the Hamnet book vs the Hamnet movie adaptation to see which version tells the story better.</p><p>Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell became one of the most talked about...
Episode #9
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Stephen King. Mike Flanagan. Existential apocalypse. And somehow… it’s cheesy?</b></p><p>In this episode, we break down <b>The Life of Chuck</b> — comparing the Stephen King novella to Mike...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode I’m comparing A Walk to Remember the book and the film adaptation and breaking down the full book vs movie differences. I’m talking about the original Nicholas Sparks novel and...
Episode #7
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>No video this week, sorry, blame my computer.</p><p>I'm covering the Film adaptation of You and Me on Vacation, im wondering why it changed the name for the film and how long does it take for...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>I've read the book, I've watched the film...which is better? I DECIDE</p><p>Freida Mcfadden creates a page turning masterclass and of course it has become a film, but will the film hold up...
Episode #5
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This week on the podcast I’m finally back after an accidental Christmas break (yes, I genuinely forgot it was Christmas). Apologies for missing last week.</p><p>In this episode, I dive into the...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of Is the Book Better?, I take on The Revenant — comparing Michael Punke’s historical novel with Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Oscar-winning film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. From...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of Is the Book Better, Though?, I compare Forrest Gump the novel by Winston Groom with the Oscar-winning Tom Hanks film that became a pop culture phenomenon. From shrimp boats...
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