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Watch It or Read It

Watch It or Read It

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Watch It Or Read It dives into book-to-film adaptations to help you decide: should you read the book, watch the movie, or both? Hosts Amanda Johnson and Dayelle Watts, this podcast explores beloved and buzzworthy titles—from The Hunger Games to Little Women—and how they transform on screen. Each episode compares the book with its movie or TV adaptation, breaking down what’s changed, what worked, and what didn’t. Expect thoughtful analysis on storytelling, character arcs, visual direction, and how adaptations reshape narratives. Whether you’re a reader, film fan, or pop culture junkie, Watch It Or Read It offers fresh insights and fun debates. New episodes every Tuesday.Gotham West Studios LLC. All rights reserved. Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Divergent (Veronica Roth)
    Jul 15 2025

    This week Dayelle and Amanda are jumping off the train and straight into dystopia—Chicago-style. They’re diving into Divergent by Veronica Roth and its big-screen adaptation, breaking down the factions, the action, and the absolutely perfect casting (hello, Theo James). Is the book better? Did the movie hold up? And are we all secretly a little Dauntless? AND in the end should you Watch it or Read it?

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    34 mins
  • Our Book Nook
    Jul 8 2025

    Welcome to The Book Nook—where the gossip is hot, the TBR is taller than a tower of paperbacks, and the screen adaptations are chef’s kiss level exciting. In this special episode, Amanda and Dayelle are cozying up for a good ol’ bookish catch-up. What are they binge-watching? What’s keeping them up way too late reading? Which upcoming adaptations have them excited and nervous? And yes, there will be book world drama...because we love a little literary tea. No spoilers (okay maybe a few), just good vibes, great recs, and the kind of chaotic book talk you’d expect from your favorite reading besties. So grab a cozy blanket, pour a drink, and settle in—The Book Nook is officially open.

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    42 mins
  • Till Summer Do Us Part (Meghan Quinn)
    Jul 1 2025

    This week on Watch It or Read It...we got to chat with the QUEEN herself—Meghan Quinn!

    She’s sweet, she’s hilarious, and she’s served up another summer romance you won’t want to miss with her latest book Til Summer Do Us Part. She gives you New York City, the fake husband troupe AND a spicy adult summer camp in the Catskills. WINNING.

    We’re talking smut, writing, and all things swoony and chaotic. Meghan is the moment—and this episode is EVERYTHING.

    Book besties. It’s summer, it’s steamy, it’s Meghan Quinn.

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    39 mins
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