The Book Was Better

Kaley Clarke and Taylor Collett are sisters as well as lifelong movie fans and avid readers. Each episode, Kaley and Taylor discuss a popular book and its movie adaptation, pointing out big differences, and deciding (in their opinion) whether or not the book was better. Season 1 ongoing now! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us on Instagram or by emailing us at tbwbpodcast@gmail.com Find all of our links and ways to listen to our podcast: https://linktr.ee/TBWBPodcast

TBWB Minisode 61 (Season 2 Opener!)

Welcome back! In this (not so) minisode, Kaley and Taylor kick-off the season by discussing the cast announcements for the new HBO Harry Potter Series, and give an outline for the season's plan to discuss all things The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.

07-23
48:11

80- Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes w/ We Ship It

Kaley and Taylor are joined by Steph and Devin from We Ship It podcast to discuss Suzanne Collins' "The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" and compare its film adaptation.Follow We Ship It on Instagram!Check out our episode on We Ship It's podcast on Spotify!

05-17
01:23:06

TBWB Minisode 60

In this week's minisode, Kaley and Taylor play a version of the game "Real or Fake" with K Drama titles and plots. Play along and see how many you get right!

04-24
30:01

79- Where the Crawdads Sing

Kaley and Taylor discuss Delia Owen's "Where the Crawdads Sing" and compare it to its movie adaptation.We apologize for the sound quality on parts of this episode; Kaley wasn't recording with her usual equipment or program.

03-30
01:01:54

TBWB Minisode 59

In this week's minisode, Kaley and Taylor discuss what is currently known about the announced Netflix Narnia series.

03-19
14:11

78- Love, Rosie

Kaley and Taylor are joined by listener Anna to discuss Cecilia Ahern's "Love, Rosie" (also called "Where Rainbows End") and compare it to its movie adaptation.

03-15
01:12:07

77- Ready Player One

Kaley and Taylor discuss Ernest Cline's "Ready Player One" and compare it to its movie adaptation.

03-06
01:03:59

TBWB Minisode 58

In this season's first minisode, Kaley and Taylor give a few book recommendations and talk about what they are excited to read this year.

02-26
22:18

76- The Odyssey/Epic Part 2

Kaley and Taylor finish comparing Homer's "The Odyssey" to "Epic" the official concept album by Jorge Rivera-Herrans, covering sagas 6-9.Listen to all of "Epic: The Official Concept Album" here!

02-21
01:11:00

75- The Odyssey/Epic Part 1

As The Book Was Better Podcast switches to a season model, Kaley and Taylor begin season one (we're calling everything else season 0) comparing Homer's "The Odyssey" to "Epic" the official concept album by Jorge Rivera-Herrans, sagas 1-5.Listen to "Epic: The Official Concept Album: here!

02-12
01:23:44

TBWB Minisode 57

WE'RE ALIVE! In this week's minisode, Kaley and Taylor talk 2024 favorites and plans for 2025, along with some changes coming to the Podcast!

01-15
33:31

TBWB Minisode 56

In this week's minisode, Kaley and Taylor talk about the rest of the Shrek universe and the announcement of Shrek 5.

09-20
26:37

74- Shrek

Kaley and Taylor discuss William Steig's "Shrek" and compare it to its movie adaptation.

09-13
57:51

TBWB Minisode 55

Happy end of summer! In this week's minisode, Kaley and Taylor talk about life and how their summers went, as well as what the next movie/book adaptation will be.

08-14
28:33

73- Always and Forever, Lara Jean

Kaley and Taylor discuss Jenny Han's "Always and Forever, Lara Jean," the 3rd book in the "To All The Boys" series, and compare it to its Netflix movie adaptation.

07-21
58:08

Author Interview- Bethanie Finger

In this week's special episode (in place of a minisode), Kaley and Taylor interview author Bethanie Finger about her debut novel and series, "More Than Life."

05-08
01:29:57

72- P.S. I Still Love You

Kaley and Taylor discuss Jenny Han's "P.S. I Still Love You," the 2nd book in the "To All The Boys" series, and compare it to its Netflix movie adaptation.

04-29
59:35

TBWB Minisode 54

In this week's minisode, Kaley and Taylor give their thoughts on the Netflix Original, live action "Avatar: The Last Airbender."

04-14
27:53

71- To All The Boys I've Loved Before

Kaley and Taylor discuss Jenny Han's "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" and compare it to its Netflix movie adaptation.

04-07
01:11:35

TBWB Minisode 53

In this week's minisode, Kaley and Taylor fancast who they would like to see if "The Marauders" was made into a movie or show.

03-30
27:57

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