Based on a Book
Welcome to “Based on a Book”, the podcast that started with a shared love for failed book clubs, bad books, and binge-watching. We’re your hosts Crystal, Lindsey, and Keri: 3 work besties with the ultimate book-based friendship. Each episode, we dive into the captivating stories that make the leap from page to screen and everything in between. From timeless classics to modern bestsellers, we explore the adaptations that bring our favorite books to life. Join us as we dissect the differences, celebrate the successes, and discuss what makes these stories resonate in print, on screen, and in airwaves. Expect plenty of laughs, surprising insights, and a healthy dose of literary gossip! Whether you're a book lover, a movie buff, or just love a good story, “Based on a Book'' has something for you. Tune in here for the page-turners and plot twists that you won’t want to miss!
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 55
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
S1:E14 - The Turn of the Screw & The Haunting of Bly Manor
Get ready for a deep dive into the chilling world of Henry James’ novella The Turn of the Screw and its haunting Netflix adaptation, The Haunting of Bly Manor. In this episode, we break down the time…
S1:E13 - Beastly by Alex Flinn (2011 Film)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for a tale as old as time! 🎄✨ This week, we’re kicking off December with Beastly by Alex Flinn and its movie adaptation. Think Beauty and the Beast—but make i…
S1:E12 - Thanksgiving Special: The Birds by Daphne du Maurier (1963 Film)
Happy Thanksgiving, listeners! This year, we’re trading turkey for terror as we dive into Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic 1963 thriller The Birds, based on Daphne du Maurier’s chilling novella.
Join us as w…
S1:E11 - Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption (1994 Film)
In this episode of Based on a Book, we’re diving into Stephen King's novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption from his collection Different Seasons, and its 1994 film adaptation, The Shawsh…
S1:E10 - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld (2024 Film)
In this episode of Based on a Book, we are covering the first book in Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies series and the 2024 Netflix adaptation starring Joey King. Join us as we discuss Tally’s journey throug…
S1:E9 - The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (2009 Film)
In this episode of “Based on a Book,” we find where romance and sci-fi meet. The discussion is a bit heavier with this title as we discuss life, love, and death as seen from the eyes of children, tee…
S1:E8 - Halloween Special: The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris (1991 Film)
In this spooky Halloween special, we dive deep into The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris and its chilling 1991 film adaptation! Join us as we explore the mind games, psychological horror, and th…
S1:E7 - Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz (2019 Film)
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - the classic three-book short story collection written by Alvin Schwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell, along w…
S1:E6 - The War of The Worlds by H.G. Wells (2005 Film)
In this episode, we reach back over 100 years to compare the sci-fi classic “The War of the Worlds” written by H. G. Wells to the 2005 movie adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg starring Tom Cruis…
S1:E5 - The Witches by Roald Dahl (2020 Film)
In this episode of "Based on a Book," we dive into the whimsical yet terrifying world of Roald Dahl’s classic novel The Witches and compare it to the 2020 movie adaptation directed by Robert Zemeckis…
S1:E4 - The Mist by Stephen King (2007 Film)
In this episode, we kick off our spooky-themed month with the king of horror and compare Stephen King’s sci-fi psychological horror novella “The Mist” to its 2007 movie adaptation starring several fa…
S1:E3 - A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle (2018, 2003 Films)
In this episode, we journey through Madeleine L’Engle’s beloved sci-fi classic A Wrinkle in Time and its 2018 film adaptation. We’ll explore the fantastical world of space and time, dive into the key…
S1:E2 - Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam (2023 Film)
In this episode of "Based on a Book," we dive into the gripping novel "Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan Alam and its Netflix film adaptation directed by Sam Esmail. Join us as we explore the themes,…
S1:E1 - The Idea of You by Robinne Lee (2024 Film)
In this episode of “Based on a Book", we become August Moon-stans (or haters?) as we read and discuss The Idea of You by Robinne Lee and its 2024 film adaptation starring Nicholas Galitizine and our …
S1: E0 - Meet the Hosts!
Coming September 2024 to a podcast platform near you! Based on a Book is a podcast hosted by 3 work besties, Crystal, Lindsey, and Keri, who are ready to explore the world of book to screen adaptatio…