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The Book Is Better - Book to Film Adaptation Reviews

The Book Is Better - Book to Film Adaptation Reviews

Written by: Rebekah Edwards and Tim Donna and T. Josiah Haynes
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We’re an absolutely unhinged family of four who took our post-film discussions and love of reading and turned them into a podcast! As Christians, we love to chat about the faith implications of what we read and watch — but you can enjoy this podcast whether or not you share our faith!


We review book-to-film adaptations across genres and time periods, although you’ll probably notice we’re big sci-fi and fantasy fans. Each episode includes a comprehensive breakdown of (our opinion of) the most impactful changes from page to film, trivia about the book and film, and our final verdicts about whether or not the book is *actually* better.


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Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards (@bekahs_book_nook), and author T. Josiah Haynes (@tjosiahhaynes). Visit bookisbetterpod.com or follow us on Instagram for more information.

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Episodes
  • S03E16 — Frankenstein

    S03E16 — Frankenstein
    Apr 12 2026

    Alright baby listeners… you’ve had almost 200 years to read Frankenstein, so we’re not holding back.


    This week we’re talking about the original story, the one that somehow started everything, and then diving into multiple film versions that all looked at that same idea and said, “what if we did something completely different?”


    We get into the book itself, the choices that still don’t make sense (yes, we’re looking at you, Victor), and why the creature might actually be the most sympathetic character in the whole story… depending on who’s telling it. Then we jump into the movies, from the iconic 1931 version to the newer adaptations, and try to figure out why no one can seem to agree on what this story is supposed to be.


    There’s science, there’s chaos, there’s questionable decisions, and at least one version that had us genuinely asking, “why did they do that?” Baby listeners, this one is messy, philosophical, and a little bit unhinged… just like the story itself.


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    Episode page: https://bookisbetterpod.com/bibpod-episodes/ep-072-frankenstein/

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • S03E15 — Project Hail Mary

    S03E15 — Project Hail Mary
    Mar 31 2026


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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • S03E14 — Universal Trip Recap

    S03E14 — Universal Trip Recap
    Mar 6 2026

    Alright baby listeners, this week we’re stepping away from book adaptations and heading straight into theme park chaos. We’re recapping our trip to Universal Studios in Orlando and sharing everything that made the adventure memorable. There were incredible rides, a few unexpected moments, and plenty of laughs along the way as we experienced the parks together.


    We talk about the attractions that impressed us the most, the moments that caught us off guard, and why some rides instantly became favorites. It’s part travel story, part family chaos, and completely different from our usual episodes. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like exploring a massive theme park with our crew, baby listeners, this episode gives you the full ride.


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    Episode page: https://bookisbetterpod.com/bibpod-episodes/ep-070-universal-trip-recap/

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    1 hr and 44 mins
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