Is the Book Better?
Welcome to Is the Book Better, Though? — the podcast where stories go head-to-head on page and screen. Each episode, I compare books and their movie adaptations to decide once and for all which one does it better.
From Oscar winners to cult classics, I dig into what the book nailed, what the movie missed, and whether the film should have been made at all.
Expect witty commentary, honest opinions, and the occasional existential crisis over casting choices. If you love reading, movie nights, or just arguing about both, this is your new favourite podcast.
🎬📚 Join me every other week as we tackle everything from The Lord of the Rings to The Hunger Games — because sometimes Hollywood gets it right… and sometimes the book really is better.
Is the Book Better?
Latest Episodes
The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada Book Review | Is the Book Better Than the Film?This week on The Dad Book Club, we're reading The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger—the bestselling novel that inspired the iconic film st...
World Cup Special - The Damned United (BONUS)
This week on The Dad Book Club Podcast, we're diving into The Damned Utd by David Peace, the bestselling football novel that explores the infamous 44 days of legendary manager Brian Clough at Leeds United.We compare the book, au...
Bridge To Terabithia - NOT A KIDS MOVIE
For this episode, we're diving into Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, comparing the beloved novel, the 2007 film adaptation starring Josh Hutcherson and AnnaSophia Robb, and the audiobook narrated by Richard Armitage.Why does t...
The Swan - Roald Dahl Vs Wes Anderson
Sorry it's been a little while since my last upload! Life has been busy, but I'm back with another deep dive into a fascinating story.In this episode, we're looking at Roald Dahl's short story The Swan and comparing it with Wes ...
The Wild Robot - The Book Vs The Book Vs The Movie
In this episode, I finally sit down and compare The Wild Robot properly — the original book, the film, and the kids version — after reading the full story with my daughter.On the surface they’re all telling the same story… but t...