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
Fried Green Tomatoes
This week on Is the Book Better?, we're heading to Whistle Stop, Alabama, to compare Fannie Flagg's beloved novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe with the iconic 1991 film starring Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mar...
Fever Pitch - Nick Hornby Vs Colin Firth
Is Fever Pitch better as a book or a film? This week on Is the Book Better?, I’m comparing Nick Hornby’s 1992 football memoir Fever Pitch with the 1997 film adaptation starring Colin Firth and Ruth Gemmell.As an Arsenal...
Remarkably Bright Creatures
In this episode, we're comparing Shelby Van Pelt's bestselling novel with the new film adaptation, breaking down the biggest differences between the book and the movie. From Marcellus the giant Pacific octopus being even sassier on the page, to...
