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Read the Book First

Read the Book First

Written by: Jenessa
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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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Episodes
  • We Watched Wicked: For Good (with Amanda)

    We Watched Wicked: For Good (with Amanda)
    Nov 25 2025

    Welcome to the Season 4 finale! Amanda joins us to break down Wicked: For Good.

    Thank you all for listening in this season. We're already planning Season 5! Keep an eye out for that in Spring 2026. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to get all the updates and to give your input on what books we read and which adaptations we watch!

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    All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com

    Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst

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    57 mins
  • Jenessa and Amanda are very excited for Wicked: For Good - Bonus Episode!

    Jenessa and Amanda are very excited for Wicked: For Good - Bonus Episode!
    Nov 18 2025

    Surprise! A bonus episode! Jenessa and Amanda discuss the second act of Broadway's Wicked and their hopes and worries about Wicked: For Good.

    Make sure to check out Jenessa and Amanda's ranking of the Wicked soundtrack on our Patreon!

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    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 inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail.com
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    53 mins
  • We Watched New Moon (with Stephanie)

    We Watched New Moon (with Stephanie)
    Nov 3 2025

    Stephanie returns to join us as we watch and review New Moon.

    Make sure to check out our Patreon in order to find out how I "stumped Stephanie with a truck" in the guess the character game we played.

    content warnings: depression, suicidal ideation, werewolves, vampires, blood, death, self harm

    Send us a text

    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 inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 18 mins
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