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Watch It Or Read It dives into book-to-film adaptations to help you decide: should you read the book, watch the movie, or both?Hosts Amanda Johnson and Dayelle Watts, this podcast explores beloved and buzzworthy titles—from The Hunger Games to Little Women—and how they transform on screen. Each episode compares the book with its movie or TV adaptation, breaking down what’s changed, what worked, and what didn’t.Expect thoughtful analysis on storytelling, character arcs, visual direction, and how adaptations reshape narratives. Whether you’re a reader, film fan, or pop culture junkie, Watch It Or Read It offers fresh insights and fun debates. New episodes every Tuesday.
Unknown Host hosts Watch It or Read It, a arts show with 58 episodes published.
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
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. B
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-perf
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 Pod
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 dec
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. Th
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
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 t
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
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
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
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, endure
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
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...thi
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 o
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 M
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 al
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 th
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
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 (figurativ
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