'Remarkably Bright Creatures' Interview with Shelby Van Pelt and Olivia Newman (Bonus Episode)

'Remarkably Bright Creatures' Interview with Shelby Van Pelt and Olivia Newman (Bonus Episode)

In this very special mini episode of Booksmart, Sunny is joined by the brains behind Netflix’s adaptation of 'Remarkably Bright Creatures', author and executive producer Shelby Van Pelt and Director and writer Olivia Newman. This conversation sees Sunny talk to these incredible minds about the book-to-screen adaptation process, the difficulty of grounding a story about an octopus in reality, and so many more wonderful insights. This was such a wonderful chat that we just knew we had to share it in its entirety with our audience. Head to Netflix to watch this amazing film now, you will not be disappointed.

'My Dear You' by Rachel Khong: short story slander, ai sex bots, and the afterlife (Book Club)

In their fourth book club episode, Sunny and Allie review 'My Dear You' by Rachel Khong. The book is a collection of ten short stories, written in as many years, exploring race, connection, transformation, and grief. Khong's protagonists compel us to confront some of life's biggest questions, hidden beneath the veil of unusual, paranormal scenarios. Here, Sunny and Allie reconsider their bias against the short story format, discuss which animal they'd choose to be reborn into, whether they'd keep their current appearance in the afterlife if given a choice, and much more. You can purchase 'My Dear You' by Rachel Khong online with QBD Books using the following link: https://www.qbd.com.au/my-dear-you/rachel-khong/9781529155365/?utm_source=Booksmartpod&utm_medium=MPPodcast&utm_campaign=BSMPMyDearYou&utm_id=BooksmartMyDearYou [https://www.qbd.com.au/my-dear-you/rachel-khong/9781529155365/?utm_source=Booksmartpod&utm_medium=MPPodcast&utm_campaign=BSMPMyDearYou&utm_id=BooksmartMyDearYou]

‘Off-Campus’ TV Show Review: Is the Book Adaptation Worth Watching?

The original hockey romance has finally gotten its own TV adaptation. In this episode, Sunny and Allie review episodes 1-7 of Prime Video's new 'Off Campus' series, based on the best-selling novels by Elle Kennedy. But unlike their prior discussions on book adaptations, only Allie has read the books the adaptation is based on (and trust me, she's read them enough for the both of us). How does this adaptation stack up for a fan who has read the series back to front more times than she should admit, versus a booklover who hasn't yet entered the world of 'Off Campus' and is learning about its characters for the first time through the TV show? Together, they attempt to answer the age-old question: Is it preferable to read the book before or after watching its screen adaptation? Proceed with caution as this episode contains minor spoilers for the television series. You can purchase Elle Kennedy’s sports romances online with QBD Books using the following link: https://www.qbd.com.au/search/?q=Elle+Kennedy&utm_source=Booksmartpod&utm_medium=MPPodcast&utm_campaign=BSMPElleKennedy&utm_id=BooksmartElleKennedy

Off Campus by Elle Kennedy - Book Series Recap - everything you need to know before the tv show

In this very chaotic Booksmart special, Allie holds Sunny hostage to explain all thirteen books in the ever-expanding 'Off Campus' universe by Canadian author Elle Kennedy ahead of season one of the screen adaptation dropping on Prime Video on May 12. Elle Kennedy is one of the pioneers of the contemporary sports romance novel. Her first hockey romance novel, ‘The Deal’, was released in 2015, years before the success of other beloved series like ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Icebreaker’, which are also known for spending a great deal of time on the ice and in the bedroom. Proceed with caution as this episode contains huge spoilers for novels in the ‘Off Campus’, ‘Briar U’, and ‘Campus Diaries’ series, as well as the standalone novel ‘Love Song’. You can purchase Elle Kennedy’s sports romances online with QBD Books using the following link: https://www.qbd.com.au/search/?q=Elle+Kennedy&utm_source=Booksmartpod&utm_medium=MPPodcast&utm_campaign=BSMPElleKennedy&utm_id=BooksmartElleKennedy [https://www.qbd.com.au/search/?q=Elle+Kennedy&utm_source=Booksmartpod&utm_medium=MPPodcast&utm_campaign=BSMPElleKennedy&utm_id=BooksmartElleKennedy]

Dee Salmin’s ‘It's Not Love, Actually’ is a modern-day feminist manifesto

Move over Sylvia Plath, a new foundational feminist author has entered the chat. Dee Salmin, esteemed radio presenter and modern dating, sex, and love expert, has released her debut book, ‘It’s Not Love, Actually’. From ‘Boy Sober’ to ‘Femcels’ and the timeless question of ‘are the straights okay?, she tackles myriad topics present in the lives of young folk in 2026. In this episode of Booksmart, hosts Sunny & Allie sit down with Dee to unpack her powerful book, her “reputation” as a “gonad stealing feminist witch”, and her storied career as a radio presenter. Get your copy of 'It's Not Love, Actually' by Dee Salmin here [https://bit.ly/4uinLF7].