Join us on Paperback Flicks with hosts Rae and Ruth for another Indie Author Spotlight interview with husband and wife writing duo Alina and Samuel Dampt, authors of the epic fantasy novel "Daughter of Water" Learn all about their publishing journey, their tag-team writing process and the inspiration behind their debut novel.

In this episode of Paperback Flicks, lifelong friends Rae and Ruth dive into the world of "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld and compare it to Netflix’s new movie adaptation. Did the film stay true to the book’s dystopian themes? Were the characters and world-building as compelling on screen? And most importantly—was the adaptation a glow-up or a total mess? Join us as we break down the biggest differences, discuss our favorite (and least favorite) moments, and decide if the "Uglies" movie lived up to our expectations. Spoilers ahead! 📚

💬 Drop a comment and let us know—book or movie, which do you prefer?

Follow this link to get "Daughter of Water" to read before A. S. Dampts Indie Author Spotlight next episode.

In this fun and engaging episode, two junior high friends dive into "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis! Join them as they discuss the magical world of Narnia, their favorite characters, and the deeper themes of the book. They also compare the beloved book to its movie adaptations, analyzing what was changed, what was kept, and what worked best on screen. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the books or just love a good movie comparison, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and plenty of Narnia nostalgia. Don't miss it!

In honor of the holidays, Rae and Ruth are back for episode two to discuss the Dr. Seuss classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Join in as they review the original poem along side three movie adaptations: 1966 2D animation, the 2000 Jim Carrey Live action, and the 2018 CGI Illumination film.

Hey everyone, Rae and Ruth are back for season 3 of the Paperback Flicks Podcast. To start things off they are watching/ reading the Disney animated classic "The Sword in the Stone" and the book that inspired it "The Once and Future King" by T.H. White. Won't you join them for a spell?

Hope in your enchanted car and come on down to paperback Flicks for the season two finale! Join us as Rae and Ruth read "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" J.K. Rowling's magical modern classic novel and compare it to the 2002 Christopher Columbus Directed film.

Come with me and you'll be in a multi-versal world of Willy Wonka's imagination as Rae and Ruth take on Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Today they compare the beloved children's book to three film adaptations: the 1971 Gene Wilder starring, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the 2005 Tim Burton directed, Johnny Depp starring, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and the 2023, Timothée Chalamet starring, Wonka.

It's all that Jazz as Rae and Ruth take on the American classic novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. For their latest book to movie review, they'll be comparing the novel to three different film adaptations: the 1949 version staring Alan Ladd, the 1974 version staring Robert Redford and the 2013 Baz Luhrmann, Leonardo DiCaprio starring modern remake. Come and join the literary party! It'll be a roaring good time!