S2:E3 - The Hating Game by Sally Thorne (2021 Film)

From hate to love to office shenanigans - it’s time to play “The Hating Game”! What better way to capture February’s month of love than a spicy romantic comedy where workplace competition  turns into falling for your grumpy nemesis? In this episode, we break down the similarities and differences between The Hating Game by Sally Thorne and its 2021 film adaptation starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell. Get ready for lots of giggling, blushing, melting, heart fluttering, and developing new, unrealistic expectations for romantic relationships!

Hosted by Keri with co-hosts Lindsey and Crystal.

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
• The Hating Game (2021 Film)
• The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
• The Thorn Birds (1983 Mini Series)
• Midnight Poppy Land by Lilydusk
• One Percent of You by Michelle Gross

Discussion of the Episode:

• Recommend a romance book or movie, but describe it using only the tropes in the story.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introductions

(2:09) Let’s talk book ratings

(8:06) The Hating Game Book vs. Movie Breakdown (SPOILERS)

(1:35:55) Final Verdicts

(1:36:40) Discussion of the Episode