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Read the Book First

Jenessa

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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  • 22 episodes
  • Avg 1 hr 7 min
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  • S5 · E1
    February 2 · 1 hr 1 min

    We Review Game Changer and Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid (with Jenn @lit.with.Jenn)

    Welcome back to Read the Book First! For our Season 5 premier, we're talking all things Game Changer and Heated Rivalry! These books by Rachel Reid have taken over the internet and our brains. Jenn, from @lit.with.jenn, returns to help us break down these two best-selling hockey romances! Next week we'll discuss Season 1 of Heated Rivalry. Our schedule of upcoming episodes can be found on our Instagram, @reathebookfirstpodcast. Time Stamps: Game Changer Review - 00:04.29 Heated Rivalry Review - 00:29.44 Send us Fan Mail 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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  • S4 · E24
    Nov 25, 2025 · 57 min

    We Watched Wicked: For Good (with Amanda)

    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! Send us Fan Mail 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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