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 take. Between Anne Elliot’s quiet strength, Captain Wentworth’s smoldering stares, and enough longing glances to fill a seaside promenade, this is peak Austen territory. We’re talking second chances, missed moments, and two very different takes on the same timeless love story. AND Should you watch it or read it. We’ve got thoughts (and sighs) to spare.
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Vampire Academy (Richelle Mead)
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. Because lets just say its not the book...BUT Amanda insists the series gets so much better the deeper you go, Dayelle’s not convinced. So in the end should you watch it or read it? Or just let Amanda summarize the whole series for you?
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My Lady Jane (Jodi Meadows)
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-perfect (and sadly not-renewed 😭) TV adaptation, and what it’s really like to co-write a novel with two other authors. Plus, Jodi spills the tea on her new and upcoming books—you’re going to want to add these to your TBR ASAP. It’s book nerd heaven, and yes, there will be squealing.
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Eat Pray Love (Elizabeth Gilbert)
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 Podcast joins the journey! From Italy’s perfect pasta to India’s spiritual chaos to Bali’s maybe-too-perfect romance, they’re dishing on:
🍝 Whether the book or movie nails the emotional depth
🎥 Javier Bardem’s casting (hot take incoming!)
🛫 Katie’s real-world travel advice for Eat-Pray-Love-style adventures
🤔 Is it inspiring, indulgent…or just a very long Airbnb review?
It’s self-discovery, soul-searching, and a little side of travel inspo. Should you watch it, read it, or maybe just book a one-way ticket to Rome? “Watch It Or Read It” is a registered trademark of Gotham West Studios
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I Know What You Did Last Summer (Lois Duncan)
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 decisions. (There’s a killer, a hook, and lots of teenage drama.) They’re unpacking the differences between the book’s tension and the movie’s iconic scares. AND should you watch it or read it?
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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.
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