Read the Book First

Podcast by Jenessa

English

Culture & leisure

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About Read the Book First

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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93 episodes

Cinderella - The Original Fairytale vs. Adaptations (with Marissa)

Marissa and Jenessa discuss the origins of the classic fairytale, Cinderella, as well as the many movie and book adaptations that have been made throughout the years. What version of Cinderella is your favorite? Content Warning - (via discussion of the Brothers Grimm fairytale) bodily harm, death, murder, abuse Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst] All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com [https://readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com] Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst [https://www.patreon.com/c/ReadtheBookFirst] Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/readthebookfirstpodcast/] - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail.com

18 May 2026 - 50 min

We Watched Hair Love (with Alyssa @stories.and.spoilers.podcast)

This week we discuss the Oscar winning short film, Hair Love, and the picture book that came shortly after. Make sure you watch the short film [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28&t=36s] and listen along! Follow Alyssa @stories.and.spoilers.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/stories.and.spoilers.podcast/]and listen to our past collab episodes! We Review Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/episodes/16423747] We Watched Nightbitch [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/episodes/16502156] We Review How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/episodes/17220321] We Watched How Stella Got Her Groove Back [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/episodes/17283620] We Discuss Dinner with Vampires on @stories.and.spoilers.podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/74goiIw9aNz4kmoekXXuV8?si=626b1b1ca52f49f8] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst] All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com [https://readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com] Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst [https://www.patreon.com/c/ReadtheBookFirst] Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/readthebookfirstpodcast/] - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail.com

4 May 2026 - 53 min

We Watched Adventures in Love and Birding (with Marissa and Delaney)

Join Jenessa and her two favorite bird nerds, Marissa and Delaney, as they discuss the 2025 Hallmark adaptation, Adventures in Love and Birding. Check out Delaney's [https://www.instagram.com/outtoseaexpeditions/] outdoor adventure tour, Out To Sea Expedition Company [https://www.outtoseaexpeditions.com/?_gl=1%2Atq4u7j%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_gs%2AMQ..&gbraid=0AAAAACpAC2FlDOnRWLVO0SfI2KnkeTIiA]! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst] All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com [https://readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com] Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst [https://www.patreon.com/c/ReadtheBookFirst] Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/readthebookfirstpodcast/] - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail.com

20 Apr 2026 - 1 h 23 min

We Review Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb (with Marissa and Delaney)

It's the bird nerd special! We have not one, but TWO returning guests! Marissa and Delaney join us to discuss Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb! Check out Delaney's [https://www.instagram.com/outtoseaexpeditions/] outdoor adventure tour, Out To Sea Expedition Company [https://www.outtoseaexpeditions.com/?_gl=1%2Atq4u7j%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_gs%2AMQ..&gbraid=0AAAAACpAC2FlDOnRWLVO0SfI2KnkeTIiA]! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst] All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com [https://readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com] Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst [https://www.patreon.com/c/ReadtheBookFirst] Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/readthebookfirstpodcast/] - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail.com

13 Apr 2026 - 1 h 10 min

We Watched Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Season 2 (with Amanda)

Jenessa and Amanda finish their trio of The Sea of Monster episodes with an episode all about Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Season 2. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst] All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com [https://readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com] Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst [https://www.patreon.com/c/ReadtheBookFirst] Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/readthebookfirstpodcast/] - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail.com

6 Apr 2026 - 1 h 28 min

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