Based on a Book

We've finished breaking down Season 2 of Percy Jackson, but now it's time to travel back to an earlier era of demigod adaptations. This week, we're revisiting Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, the sequel to The Lightning Thief movie starring Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, and Brandon T. Jackson. We talk about how this movie stacks up against the book, what changes we liked or disliked, and whether the sequel deserves more credit. Hosted by Keri with co-hosts Crystal and Lindsey. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * Percy Jackson & The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/c7be250d-42cf-4df0-b973-9f701276039a] * Percy Jackson Disney+ Series [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12324366/] * Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013 Film) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1854564/] * Van Helsing (2004 Film) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338526/] * Eragon (2006 Film) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449010/] * Shadowhunters TV Series [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4145054/] * Divergent Films [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1840309/] Listen to The Sea of Monsters on LibroFM with Our Affiliate Link! [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9780739331200] Question of the Episode: * What is your favorite bad adaptation? Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/get-freaky] License code: OAZT1MIMW1Y3V3HP Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (02:55) Movie Comparisons (05:38) Character and Cast Breakdown and Dislikes (23:00) What We Liked About the Movie (42:38) Final Verdict and Question of the Episode

Dive into Anything Goes April with us as we head back to Camp Half-Blood for Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters. In this episode, we compare the second book in Rick Riordan's beloved series to the Disney+ adaptation, breaking down what the show kept, what it changed, and how it brought this mythological adventure to life on screen. Hosted by Lindsey with co-hosts Keri and Crystal. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * Percy Jackson & The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/c7be250d-42cf-4df0-b973-9f701276039a] * Percy Jackson Disney+ Series [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12324366/] Listen to The Sea of Monsters on LibroFM with Our Affiliate Link! [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9780739331200] Question of the Episode: * If you were a demigod, what do you think your fatal flaw would be? Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/get-freaky] License code: OAZT1MIMW1Y3V3HP Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (01:53) Ratings and Non-Spoiler Discussion (09:58) Book vs Series Breakdown (SPOILERS) (1:08:30) Final Verdict & Question of the Episode

We're wrapping up Made of Madness March with one of the wildest adaptations we've covered yet: Poor Things by Alasdair Gray and its 2023 film adaptation starring Emma Stone. This strange, bold story about Bella Baxter takes us from page to screen in a way that's as chaotic as it is fascinating. We break down the biggest differences, the themes of identity and freedom, and whether the movie captured the spirit of the book. Hosted by Keri with co-hosts Crystal and Lindsey. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * Poor Things by Alasdair Gray [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/77517ded-d972-4d86-87fa-2d603f80313d] * Poor Things (2023 Film) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14230458/] Listen to Poor Things on LibroFM with our Affiliate Link! [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9781004141333] Question of the Episode: * Who is the greater moral offender: Godwin Baxter or Victor Frankenstein? Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/get-freaky] License code: OAZT1MIMW1Y3V3HP Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (02:25) Content Warning (03:30) Book Background, Ratings, & Non-Spoiler Reviews (11:10) Book vs Movie Discussion (SPOILERS) (54:40) Final Verdicts (57:30) Question of the Episode

The madness continues, and a winner will be crowned. In this episode of Based on a Book, we return to our Frankenstein adaptation tournament to finish the bracket and determine which version best captures the spirit of Mary Shelley's legendary story. After narrowing the field in Part 1, the remaining adaptations now battle it out in the final half of the tournament. Using our scoring system, we debate which films deserve to advance and which ones fall short. By the end of the episode, we reveal our Top 3 Frankenstein adaptations and crown the ultimate winner of our tournament. Did your favorite survive the madness? Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * Frankenstein by Mary Shelley [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/35c95a51-9732-4f02-97db-67a08f32d9fc] * Frankenstein Adaptations PDF  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mJukzybWZDd-Uq3bEzSpqTC-s68fTvVa/view?usp=sharing] Frankenstein Rating System Sheets [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVkBi9Rl0CDxecbBmKG7RxuHsIgcWK43/view?usp=sharing] Listen on Libro.fm with Our Affiliate Link [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9780241422625] Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/eine-kleine-nachtmusik-mozart] License code: U4DTEOAWJIPZ2ADH Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (01:45) Part 1 Recap (03:10) Round Seven (11:10) Round Eight (30:00) Final Match Up (50:00) Crowning the Champion

It's alive, and so is our Frankenstein adaptation tournament! In this episode, we officially kick off our 12-film Frankenstein face-off, where adaptations from across decades battle it out to determine which version best captures the spirit of Mary Shelley's legendary novel. Hosted by Lindsey with co-hosts Crystal and Keri. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * Frankenstein by Mary Shelley [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/35c95a51-9732-4f02-97db-67a08f32d9fc] * Frankenstein Adaptations PDF  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mJukzybWZDd-Uq3bEzSpqTC-s68fTvVa/view?usp=sharing] Frankenstein Rating System Sheets [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVkBi9Rl0CDxecbBmKG7RxuHsIgcWK43/view?usp=sharing] Listen on Libro.fm with Our Affiliate Link [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9780241422625] Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/eine-kleine-nachtmusik-mozart] License code: U4DTEOAWJIPZ2ADH Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (01:05) Tournament Rules & Rating System (05:50) Round One (14:30) Round Two (21:10) Round Three (34:20) Round Four (39:35) Round Five (47:05) Round Six

Welcome to our Made of Madness March, where we kick things off by diving into the dark and fascinating world of Mary Shelley—the brilliant mind who dreamed up one of literature's most haunting creations. We'll explore her unconventional upbringing, the stormy night that sparked the idea of Frankenstein, and share our thoughts on the Frankenstein novel itself including its haunting themes and complex characters. Then, the real madness begins: we're splitting 12 different Frankenstein adaptations between the three of us and throwing them into a head-to-head bracket showdown. Over the next two weeks, we'll battle it out to decide which version electrifies the story best and truly bring Mary Shelley's story to life. Hosted by Keri with co-hosts Lindsey and Crystal. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * Frankenstein by Mary Shelley [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/35c95a51-9732-4f02-97db-67a08f32d9fc] * Frankenstein Adaptations PDF  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mJukzybWZDd-Uq3bEzSpqTC-s68fTvVa/view?usp=sharing] Frankenstein Rating System Sheets [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVkBi9Rl0CDxecbBmKG7RxuHsIgcWK43/view?usp=sharing] Listen on Libro.fm with Our Affiliate Link [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9780241422625] Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/eine-kleine-nachtmusik-mozart] License code: U4DTEOAWJIPZ2ADH Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (02:10) Frankenstein / Mary Shelley Introduction & Background (17:45) Frankenstein (Ratings and Spoiler Thoughts) (49:30) The Wheel of Frankenstein

Our Listener Submission theme wraps up with a story of longing, regret, second chances, and one of the most swoon-worthy letters in literary history. This week, we're diving into Persuasion by Jane Austen, and comparing it to three very different adaptations—the 1995 TV movie, 2007 BBC TV movie, and 2022 Netflix movie. Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * Persuasion by Jane Austen [https://beta.thestorygraph.com/books/4c55ab8b-b2a0-4c02-ba44-58d212f89e59] * Persuasion (1995 TV Movie) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114117/] * Persuasion (2007 TV Movie) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0844330/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_Persuasion] * Persuasion (2022 Netflix Series) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13456318/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_Persuasion] Listen on Libro.fm with Our Affiliate Link [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9789629544553] Question of the Episode: * Is there a character in this story you think was misrepresented by the narrative or deserved a little bit more grace, maybe due to the time or just the way he or she was portrayed? Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/eine-kleine-nachtmusik-mozart] License code: U4DTEOAWJIPZ2ADH Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (02:10) Book Ratings (07:05) Favorite Quotes (14:45) Adaptation Introductions & Discussions (SPOILERS) (48:20) Final Verdicts & Question of the Episode

This week, we're heading into the snowbound terror of The Shining and comparing it to Stanley Kubrick's iconic adaptation. We break down how the novel and the film tell very different stories, from character motivations to thematic intent, and why King's version and Kubrick's version often feel like two completely separate nightmares. Hosted by Lindsey with co-hosts Crystal and Keri. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * The Shining by Stephen King [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/03d7b993-67f3-492c-9ee3-c5bcb32969ac] * The Shining (1980 Film) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081505/] Listen to The Shining on LibroFM with Our Affiliate Link! [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9780385360128] Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/get-freaky] License code: OAZT1MIMW1Y3V3HP Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (01:21) Ratings and Non-Spoiler Discussion (14:29) Book vs Movie Breakdown (SPOILERS) (56:00) Final Verdict & Question of the Episode

Surprise! We headed to the theater to catch Emerald Fennell's brand-new "Wuthering Heights", starring Margot Robbie as Catherine and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff—and we're sharing our immediate, straight-out-of-the-cinema reactions. What worked? What didn't? And was this the dark and twisted story we were hoping to see on screen? Tune in to this bonus episode for all our hot takes. Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/a72b94aa-4d4a-47dd-841b-583036ae006d] * Wuthering Heights (2026 Film) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32897959/] Listen on Libro.fm with Our Affiliate Link [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9780241440964] Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/eine-kleine-nachtmusik-mozart] License code: U4DTEOAWJIPZ2ADH Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (01:15) Expectation Recap (Soft Spoilers) (09:30) Movie Breakdown (SPOILERS) (27:15) Final Verdict

Keri kicks off this month's theme with our first listener-recommended pick, Nimona by ND Stevenson, along with its 2023 animated film adaptation. In our first-ever graphic novel-to-screen deep dive, we explore the vibrant world of Nimona and the standout themes that make the story unforgettable. Hosted by Keri with co-hosts Lindsey and Crystal. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * Nimona (2023 Film) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19500164/] * Nimona by ND Stevenson (Graphic Novel) [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/449133f0-bcfa-423d-b754-507145d5d0e9] Listen to Nimona on LibroFM with Our Affiliate Link! [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9780062562807] Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/get-freaky] License code: OAZT1MIMW1Y3V3HP Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (04:04) Ratings and Non-Spoiler Discussion (08:21) Book vs Movie Breakdown (SPOILERS) (36:02) Final Verdict (37:34) Question of the Episode

For our Season 4 premiere, we experienced Wuthering Heights for the very first time—both the book and three different screen adaptations. Each host claimed a different era of the moors—Crystal with the 1939 film, Lindsey with the 1998 adaptation, and Keri with the 2009 BBC miniseries—to see how Emily Brontë's famously obsessive and unforgiving story has been translated across generations. Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey. Books & Adaptations Mentioned:  * Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/a72b94aa-4d4a-47dd-841b-583036ae006d] * Wuthering Heights (1939 Film) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032145/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_8_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_wuthering%2520heights%2520] * Wuthering Heights (1998 TV Movie) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0204744/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_10_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_wuthering%2520heights%2520] * Wuthering Heights (2009 TV Mini Series) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1238834/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_wuthering%2520heights%2520] Listen on Libro.fm with Our Affiliate Link [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9780241440964] Question of the Episode: * Knowing what we know now about the differences in these adaptations, what are we wanting to see in the new movie? Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/eine-kleine-nachtmusik-mozart] License code: U4DTEOAWJIPZ2ADH Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (02:24) Book Ratings (13:19) Adaptation Introductions & Discussions (SPOILERS) (56:21) Final Verdicts (57:02) Question of the Episode

Season 4 is almost here and it's packed with adaptations you've been waiting for! This teaser trailer gives you a first look at the titles we're dropping all season long, from listener-recommended picks to long-awaited series finales. New themes, fresh stories, and unforgettable book-to-screen moments are on the way. Trust us—you won't want to miss what's coming. Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! 💌 Contact us directly via email 📱 Follow us on all our socials 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/get-freaky] License code: OAZT1MIMW1Y3V3HP Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter!

We're sending off 2025 with a can't-miss year-end finale! Join us as we face off in a game of guessing titles from the very first line, break down the stats that defined our year, and dive into our year-in-review questions. From celebrating our favorite moments and standout book adaptations to debating the episodes that didn't quite hit the mark, welcome to Based on a Book's 2025 Final Credits! Hosted by Keri with co-hosts Lindsey and Crystal. Make the Switch to Libro.fm with Our Affiliate Link! [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&campaign=switch&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fmembership%3Fmp%3DSWITCH] Question of the Episode: * What word or phrase would you use to hint at what's to come in our upcoming season (Season 4)? Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/get-freaky] License code: OAZT1MIMW1Y3V3HP Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (00:55) Guess the Book using the First Lines (14:57) Reading and Watching Stats (21:09) Year in Review Questions (43:15) Question of the Episode

We're wrapping up Jane Austen December and our final adaptation of the year with a delightfully undead twist: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies! This episode dives into the mash-up novel and its 2016 film adaptation to explore how classic Regency romance collides with flesh-eating chaos. Hosted by Lindsey with co-hosts Crystal and Keri. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austen, Seth Grahame-Smith [https://beta.thestorygraph.com/books/e273e5cd-a8e6-4891-858b-c6d89fdc148e] * Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016 Film) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1374989/] Listen to Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen with Our Affiliate Link [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9780241455265] Question of the Episode: * If you could take any classic and give it a monster makeover, which book would you choose and which creature or creatures would you add? Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/eine-kleine-nachtmusik-mozart] License code: U4DTEOAWJIPZ2ADH Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (01:31) Book Ratings (10:34) Adaptation Introductions & Discussions (SPOILERS) (53:18) Final Verdicts & Question of the Episode

This month, Jane Austen turns 250, and to celebrate, we're stepping out of our comfort zone and trying something new. Analyzing Pride and Prejudice has been done to death. So rather than walk our listeners through the plot step by step and compare it to just one adaptation, we decided to take a different approach. In this episode we talk about the book alongside three major screen versions—the 1940 film, 1995 BBC miniseries, and the 2005 film. We compare characters, key scenes, and the overall vibe of each to Austen's iconic classic, exploring how each adaptation reshapes the story for its own time and audience. Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/d4bee89f-3fdd-4dd0-8d77-4316bed132e7] * Pride and Prejudice (1940 Film) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032943/] * Pride and Prejudice (1995 TV Miniseries) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112130/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_pride%2520and%2520prejudice] * Pride & Prejudice (2005 Film) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0414387/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_pride%2520and] Listen on Libro.fm with Our Affiliate Link! [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9780241455265] Question of the Episode: * We all took tests to find out which character we are. So tell us what the test said you were, but then tell us who you think you most identify with. Which "Pride and Prejudice" Character Are You: https://uquiz.com/quiz/QZWtwT/which-pride-and-prejudice-character-are-you Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/eine-kleine-nachtmusik-mozart] License code: U4DTEOAWJIPZ2ADH Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (04:29) Book Ratings (09:00) Adaptation Introductions & Discussions (SPOILERS) (57:06) Final Verdicts (59:14) Question of the Episode

Best way to wrap up Next Chapter November? Mood lighting, emotional whiplash, and finally diving into what comes next after Fifty Shades of Grey left us on a juicy cliffhanger. This episode, we peel back the satin curtain of Fifty Shades Darker and its 2017 movie adaptation starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. Whether you love it, hate it, or simply can't look away, we're breaking down exactly what worked, what didn't, and what had us internally screaming (in a good and bad way). Hosted by Keri with co-hosts Lindsey and Crystal. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James [https://beta.thestorygraph.com/books/f2881ef8-d2ad-4fd6-8f3e-5db0a2dc2a21] * Fifty Shades Darker (2017 Film) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4465564/] Listen on Libro.fm with Our Affiliate Link! [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9780449808184] Question of the Episode: * What's the most embarrassing screen name that you've ever had in your past? Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/get-freaky] License code: OAZT1MIMW1Y3V3HP Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (02:16) Ratings and Non-Spoiler Discussion (15:27) Book vs Movie Breakdown (SPOILERS) (1:04:41) Final Verdict (1:05:22) Question of the Episode

In the second half of our journey through The Subtle Knife and the remainder of His Dark Materials Season 2, we dive deep into the most emotional, intense, world-jumping stretch of the story so far. This is where destinies collide, secrets unravel, and the stakes rise higher than ever for Lyra, Will, the witches, the Magisterium, and Mrs. Coulter. Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/aef9b443-c4c2-42d2-ba73-755b686023e7] * His Dark Material (TV Series) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5607976/episodes/?season=2] Listen on Libro.fm with Our Affiliate Link! [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9781400085682] Question of the Episode: * What's something you wish could be done in a more subtle way? Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/get-freaky] License code: OAZT1MIMW1Y3V3HP Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (03:27) Book vs Series Breakdown — Episode 4 (SPOILERS) (013:43) Episode 5 (29:33) Episode 6 (37:55) Episode 7 (50:59) Final Verdicts (51:37) Question of the Episode

Worlds are colliding, and we're slicing into The Subtle Knife! This week's episode kicks off the first half of our deep dive into Philip Pullman's The Subtle Knife and Season 2, Episodes 1–3 of His Dark Materials. We explore how the story expands beyond The Golden Compass, introducing new worlds, new faces, and the mysterious weapon that gives this book its name. From Lyra's growing independence to Will's quiet strength, we break down how the series balances faith, science, and fate—and how those first three episodes bring the multiverse to life. Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/aef9b443-c4c2-42d2-ba73-755b686023e7] * His Dark Material (TV Series) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5607976/episodes/?season=2] Listen on Libro.fm with Our Affiliate Link! [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9781400085682] Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/get-freaky] License code: OAZT1MIMW1Y3V3HP Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (00:47) The Golden Compass Recap (04:08) Ratings and Non-Spoiler Discussion (09:22) Book vs Series Breakdown — Episode 1 (SPOILERS) (24:13) Episode 2 (36:10) Episode 3

The spark has officially caught fire! We're kicking off Next Chapter November, our month-long theme where we continue the series we started back in Season 2, with Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins and its explosive movie adaptation. This episode dives back into the world of Panem for the 75th Hunger Games, where survival means rebellion and no one is safe. Hosted by Lindsey with co-hosts Crystal and Keri. Books & Adaptations Mentioned: * Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/84c343bd-8861-49a2-9301-62f3bb6da9ae] * The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013 Film) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1951264/] Listen on Libro.fm with Our Affiliate Link! [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9781338589016] Question of the Episode: * Since we've gotten two spinoffs, is there another tribute from the Hunger Games that you want a book about? Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/get-freaky] License code: OAZT1MIMW1Y3V3HP Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (01:29) Ratings and Non-Spoiler Discussion (07:04) Book vs Movie Breakdown (SPOILERS) (1:18:52) Final Verdict (1:21:34) Question of the Episode

The Ghouls are in full spooky-season mode in this Halloween Based on a Book Special! Keri kicks things off with a hilarious game where she badly describes popular Halloween movies, and Lindsey and Crystal do their best to guess them (with plenty of laughter along the way). We also dive into our favorite spooky-season movie and book recommendations, share some beloved Halloween traditions, and chat all things fall and festive. It's a cozy hangout with your favorite ghouls—perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit! Hosted by Keri with co-hosts Lindsey and Crystal. Links to Recommendations Mentioned in Episode: * https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WUbabRSAq3v4VFEdfBjRFFgdIX9ELCVj/view?usp=drive_link Listen to our Spooky October Reads on Libro.FM with our Affiliate Links: * The Watchers by A.M. Shine [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9781004081783] * 20thCentury Ghosts by Joe Hill (The Black Phone Short Story) [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9780061554667] * Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman [https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=2111371&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Faudiobooks%2F9781442362499] Connect with Us [https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast] Want to keep up with all things Based on a Book? Head to our Beacons page linked above for everything in one place! * 💌 Contact us directly via email * 📱 Follow us on all our socials * 🎧 Catch our latest episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms * 📖 Submit a book-to-screen adaptation you want us to cover! Intro/Outro Music - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) [https://uppbeat.io/t/konstantin-garbuzyuk/zombie-party] License code: OOE59QMR9YJO9N69 Thanks for listening to Based on a Book—see you in the next chapter! Chapters: (00:00) Introductions (01:08) Dead Wrong Descriptions: Halloween Edition (12:04) Defining Spooky Season Watches (15:03) Spooky Season Recs (31:10) Halloween Traditions and Favorite Costumes