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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 Review Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine (with Marissa)

    We Review Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine (with Marissa)
    May 25 2026

    Today's episode is all about one of Jenessa's favorite childhood books, Ella Enchanted! Listen along as Jenessa and Marissa discuss middle grade literature, ogres, diaries, and magic!

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    47 mins
  • Cinderella - The Original Fairytale vs. Adaptations (with Marissa)

    Cinderella - The Original Fairytale vs. Adaptations (with Marissa)
    May 18 2026

    Marissa and Jenessa discuss the origins of the classic fairytale, Cinderella, as well as the many movie and book adaptations that have been made throughout the years. What version of Cinderella is your favorite?

    Content Warning - (via discussion of the Brothers Grimm fairytale) bodily harm, death, murder, abuse

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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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    50 mins
  • We Watched Hair Love (with Alyssa @stories.and.spoilers.podcast)

    We Watched Hair Love (with Alyssa @stories.and.spoilers.podcast)
    May 4 2026

    This week we discuss the Oscar winning short film, Hair Love, and the picture book that came shortly after. Make sure you watch the short film and listen along!

    Follow Alyssa @stories.and.spoilers.podcast and listen to our past collab episodes!

    We Review Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder

    We Watched Nightbitch

    We Review How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan

    We Watched How Stella Got Her Groove Back

    We Discuss Dinner with Vampires on @stories.and.spoilers.podcast

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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
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