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Deep dives on book-to-screen adaptations

Oct 13

Queenie | TV

Queenie, the Channel 4/Hulu series based on Candice Carty-Williams' novel, that disrupted Black women stereotypes globally. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro0:25 - The Book7:42 - The Adaptation18:27 - The Cultural Conversation32:26 - Outro Resources & Links: Mentioned Interviews:Candice Carty-Williams 2026 The Guardian interviewBuy the book: HardcoverPaperbackAudiobookEbook Watch the adaptation, currently streaming on Hulu/Disney+Follow Adapted on Instagram and TikTokHost: Khala Simmons This episode of Adapted was recorded using the Shure MV7+ Adapted is a 5th Origin Production.
Oct 6

The Devil Wears Prada | Film

The Devil Wears Prada, the 20th Century Studios film based on Lauren Weisberger's novel, that transformed the way the world viewed fashion. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro0:41 - The Book8:57 - The Adaptation28:23 - The Cultural Conversation35:21 - Outro Resources & Links: Mentioned Interviews:Lauren Weisberger 2026 Vogue opinionBuy the book: HardcoverPaperbackAudiobookEbook Watch the adaptation: Currently streaming on Hulu/Disney+ (as of 9/4/26)Purchase HERE Follow Adapted on Instagram and TikTokHost: Khala Simmons This episode of Adapted was recorded using the Shure MV7+ Adapted is a 5th Origin Production.
Sep 29

Daisy Jones & The Six | TV

Daisy Jones & The Six, the Prime Video series based on Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel, that took hyperrealism to another level. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro0:39 - The Book8:10 - The Adaptation21:45 - The Cultural Conversation28:23 - Outro Resources & Links: Mentioned Interviews:Taylor Jenkins Reid Reese’s Book Club FeatureDaisy Jones & The Six - Making the Band | Prime VideoBuy the book: HardcoverPaperbackAudiobookEbook Watch the adaptation, currently streaming on Prime VideoListen to the album:Amazon MusicSpotifyApple MusicFollow Adapted on Instagram and TikTokHost: Khala Simmons This episode of Adapted was recorded using the Shure MV7+ Adapted is a 5th Origin Production.
Sep 22

Waiting to Exhale | Film

Waiting to Exhale, the 20th Century Studios film based on Terry McMillan's novel, which set a new precedent on Black women representation in media. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro0:41 - The Book7:21 - The Adaptation18:41 - The Cultural Conversation30:19 - Outro Resources & Links: Mentioned Interviews:Jan ‘96 LA Times interview w/ TerryLela Rochon Fuqua's WTE Audition (Full Episode) Buy the book: HardcoverPaperbackAudiobookEbook Watch the adaptation: Purchase HERE Listen to the soundtrack:CDApple MusicSpotifyFollow Adapted on Instagram and TikTokHost: Khala Simmons This episode of Adapted was recorded using the Shure MV7+ Adapted is a 5th Origin Production.
Sep 15

Survival of the Thickest | TV

Survival of the Thickest, the Netflix series based on Michelle Buteau's memoir, that challenged societal norms around body positivity and chosen family. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro0:31 - The Book6:06 - The Adaptation25:01 - The Cultural Conversation32:30 - Outro Resources & Links: Buy the book: HardcoverPaperbackAudiobookEbook Watch the adaptation, currently streaming on Netflix Follow Adapted on Instagram and TikTokHost: Khala Simmons This episode of Adapted was recorded using the Shure MV7+. Adapted is a 5th Origin Production.
Sep 8

Legally Blonde | Film

Legally Blonde, the MGM film based on Amanda Brown's novel, that redefined beauty and brains forever. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro0:25 - The Book4:34 - The Adaptation19:20 - The Cultural Conversation27:17 - Outro Resources & Links: Mentioned Interviews:Rare Amanda Brown 2001 Stanford InterviewReese Witherspoon 2026 Bustle InterviewReese Witherspoon 2025 NYT Podcast InterviewBuy the book: PaperbackAudiobookEbook Watch the adaptation: Currently streaming on Prime Video (as of 9/4/26)Purchase HERE Follow Adapted on Instagram and TikTokHost: Khala Simmons This episode of Adapted was recorded using the Shure MV7+ Adapted is a 5th Origin Production.

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Deep dives on book-to-screen adaptations

Creator

5th Origin
Years Active

2026
Episodes

6
Rating

Clean
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© 2026 Adapted
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