Based on a Book

It’s officially Stephen King month on Based on a Book, and we’re kicking things off with a deep dive into the master of horror himself. Whether you’re a constant reader or just here for the creepy vi…

To wrap up our Back-to-School theme, we’re diving into the emotional drama—My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan and its 2025 Netflix adaptation starring Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest. We’ll unpack the …

Stranded on Mars with nothing but a heap of science, a wicked sense of humor, and a whole lot of potatoes. This week, Crystal takes the helm for our third Back to School episode of Season 3 with Andy…

Secrets, scandals, and a masked killer lurking in the hallways. Welcome to Osborne High, where gossip spreads fast and no one’s secret is safe. In this episode, Lindsey kicks off our Back-to-School t…

We’re halfway through the year and starting a new Season of Based on a Book! Join us as we recap our reading progress, talk about the latest book-to-screen adaptation news, and share a quick sneak pe…

Season 3 is almost here, and we’ve got a bookshelf’s worth of excitement to share! In this quick trailer episode, we’re giving you a sneak peek at what’s in store as we continue our monthly themes wi…

It’s the end of Season 2—and we’re going out with a bang (and possibly a Mockingjay whistle). Lindsey is back to host the finale, bringing everything full circle from our very first episode of the se…

We are continuing in our First in a Series theme with Keri’s selection—Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James and its 2015 movie adaptation starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. Keri takes us through…

Bonus! We couldn't discuss His Dark Materials without also covering what we thought of the 2007 movie! In this episode we discuss The Golden Compass, the casting, the author's thoughts, and how it ho…

Welcome to our second His Dark Materials discussion. In this episode, Crystal leads us into the world of The Golden Compass (also known as Northern Lights) by Philip Pullman. We’re covering the secon…

Welcome to the first stop on our First in a Series journey! In this episode, Crystal leads us into the world of The Golden Compass (also known as Northern Lights) by Philip Pullman. We’re covering th…

The votes are in and murder is in the air. In this episode of Based on a Book, we head back to Shadyside High to cover the latest Fear Street Netflix installment: Prom Queen!

Join us as we break down …

In this chilling and twist-filled episode of Based on a Book, we're diving into No Exit by Taylor Adams and its nail-biting Hulu film adaptation. Trapped in a remote rest stop during a brutal snowsto…

In this bonus episode of Based on a Book, we get hyped for Netflix’s upcoming Fear Street adaptation based on The Prom Queen by R.L. Stine, revisiting the original Fear Street trilogy and diving into…

This week, things get a little wild... literally. Join us as we dive into Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder and its 2024 movie adaptation starring Amy Adams.

We’re breaking down the book’s surreal exploratio…

Grab your towels and hold on tight—we’re hitchhiking across the galaxy! In this episode, we dive deep into the absurd brilliance of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams and its 2005 …

In the kickoff to our MAYhem theme, we’re blindfolding our fears and diving headfirst into Bird Box – both the 2014 novel by Josh Malerman and the 2018 Netflix film starring Sandra Bullock. We break …

Welcome to Based on a Book’s three-part April Adventures special, where we are diving into The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan–along with its 2023 Disney+ TV adaptation and the 2010 movie version.

In …

Welcome to Based on a Book’s three-part April Adventures special, where we are diving into The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan–along with its 2023 Disney+ TV adaptation and the 2010 movie version.

In …

For this week’s episodes of Based on a Book and to wrap up April Adventures, we’re launching a special three-part series diving into The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan–along with its 2023 Disney+ TV…