Welcome to The Book Nook—where the gossip is hot, the TBR is taller than a tower of paperbacks, and the screen adaptations are chef’s kiss level exciting. In this special episode, Amanda and Dayelle are cozying up for a good ol’ bookish catch-up. What are they binge-watching? What’s keeping them up way too late reading? Which upcoming adaptations have them excited and nervous? And yes, there will be book world drama...because we love a little literary tea. No spoilers (okay maybe a few), just good vibes, great recs, and the kind of chaotic book talk you’d expect from your favorite reading besties. So grab a cozy blanket, pour a drink, and settle in—The Book Nook is officially open.
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Till Summer Do Us Part (Meghan Quinn)
This week on Watch It or Read It...we got to chat with the QUEEN herself—Meghan Quinn!She’s sweet, she’s hilarious, and she’s served up another summer romance you won’t want to miss with her latest book Til Summer Do Us Part. She gives you New York City, the fake husband troupe AND a spicy adult summer camp in the Catskills. WINNING.We’re talking smut, writing, and all things swoony and chaotic. Meghan is the moment—and this episode is EVERYTHING.Book besties. It’s summer, it’s steamy, it’s Meghan Quinn.
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The Summer I Turned Pretty (Jenny Han)
This week, the ladies are turning the page on Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty (book one) and things get pretty emotional. Amanda didn’t want to read this one… but surprise! She ended up loving the sweet, nostalgic chaos of Cousins Beach. Meanwhile, Dayelle is calling it the Gen Z Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret—a coming-of-age tale packed with sun-soaked angst, first loves, and an unfairly addictive love triangle. They’re breaking down book one vs season one of the Prime Video adaptation. What they loved and maybe didn't love....BUT it all comes down to the ultimate summer showdown: Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? Oh, and did we mention? Pomegranate margaritas will be involved.
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Fallen (Lauren Kate)
This week on Watch it or Read it, Amanda and Dayelle take a dive (or maybe a fall?) into Fallen, the YA paranormal romance that promised epic angel drama… and delivered something else entirely. They read the book, endured the epically bad movie, and checked out the newer TV adaptation so you don’t have to (but maybe you should?). Amanda did not hold back, she's got thoughts. Big ones. Meanwhile, Dayelle may or may not have watched the movie more times than she’s willing to admit and still has a soft spot for this gloriously messy movie. From tortured angels to confusing timelines to fanfiction-level dialogue, they dish hard on everything Fallen. So… should you watch it or read it, or let this one stay in 2009 where it belongs?
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On Swift Horses (Shannon Pufahl)
This was an unexpected one. The ladies had the rare opportunity to see a screener of On Swift Horses before it hit theaters AND were so moved, they immediately picked up the novel. What they found was a quietly powerful story about hidden desires, queerness, aching isolation, and the pursuit of freedom. They break down the breathtaking adaptation—moody, magnetic, and charged with longing and how it both mirrors and deepens Shannon Pufahl’s stunning prose. And if you stick around to the end, you’ll get to hear from Shannon herself. Yep—they got to interview her, and she was absolutely incredible. Thoughtful, generous, and just as brilliant as her writing. You don’t want to miss this one.
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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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