Read the Book First

Jenessa
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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.

  1. 11/25/2025

    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 a text 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

    57 min

  2. 11/18/2025

    Jenessa and Amanda are very excited for Wicked: For Good - Bonus Episode!

    Surprise! A bonus episode! Jenessa and Amanda discuss the second act of Broadway's Wicked and their hopes and worries about Wicked: For Good. Make sure to check out Jenessa and Amanda's ranking of the Wicked soundtrack on our Patreon! Send us a text 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

    53 min

  3. 11/03/2025

    We Watched New Moon (with Stephanie)

    Stephanie returns to join us as we watch and review New Moon. Make sure to check out our Patreon in order to find out how I "stumped Stephanie with a truck" in the guess the character game we played. content warnings: depression, suicidal ideation, werewolves, vampires, blood, death, self harm Send us a text 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

    1h 18m

  4. 10/27/2025

    We Review New Moon by Stephanie Meyer (with Stephanie)

    Stephanie returns to help us continue reading and reviewing the Twilight Saga, with this discussion of New Moon by Stephanie Meyer. Make sure you check out last year's episode discussing Twilight! blog post mentioned in the episode - https://stepheniemeyer.com/the-books/new-moon/new-moon-the-story/  content warnings: vampirism, death, self-harm, suicide, abandonment, emotional abuse, depression Send us a text 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

    1h 16m

  5. 10/20/2025

    We Watched the 1975 and 2004 Adaptations of The Stepford Wives (with Marissa)

    Join Marissa and Jenessa as they discuss and compare the 1975 and 2004 adaptations of The Stepford Wives. Which movie is the more accurate adaptation?  Check out the Patreon exclusive episode where Marissa and Jenessa play "F Marry K*ll"! content warnings - brain washing, robots, misogyny, kidnapping, death  Send us a text 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

    1h 26m

  6. 10/13/2025

    We Review The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin (with Marissa)

    Marissa joins us to discuss the 1972 sci-fi, horror novella, The Stepford Wives. Is this a satire? Is this still relevant over 50 years later? Listen to find out! content warnings: brain washing, lack of consent, kidnapping, domestic violence Send us a text 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

    56 min

  7. 10/06/2025

    We Watched Sense and Sensibility (1995) (with Spencer from @septemberance)

    Spencer returns to help Jenessa analyze the 1995 film adaptation, Sense and Sensibility.  Is this the best Austen adaptation? Is Emma Thompson the greatest actress of all time? You can follow Spencer on her bookstagram, @septemberance. Send us a text 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

    1h 13m

  8. 09/29/2025

    We Review Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (with Spencer from @septemberance)

    It's time to dive into the podcast's first Jane Austen novel! Jenessa and Spencer discuss what is "sense" and "sensibility", the f-boy-ness of a certain love interest, and whether or not this book is a love story. Send us a text 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

    1h 51m
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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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  • Creator
    Jenessa
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Read the Book First
  • Show Website
    Read the Book First