Books to Screen: The Secret History with Emily Goulding

For our second instalment of Books to Screen, Emily Goulding joins us to discuss the adaptation that got away... The Secret History. In this episode Hannah & Emily discuss the failed attempts to adapt this hugely popular novel, what they loved about the book, why Emily thinks The Goldfinch didn't work as an adaptation + lots of recommendations!If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. You can follow Emily via Instagram Read her reviews here: Times Literary Supplement, Irish TimesBooks & other mentions in this ep:The Secret History by Donna TarttMy Brilliant Friend- NowTVA Series of Unfortunate Events - NetflixBridget Jones's Diary (2001)Chlorine by Jade SongOur Wives Under The Sea by Julia ArmfieldShark Heart by Emily HabeckConversations with Friends by Sally RooneyNormal People by Sally RooneyNormal People (BBC)Shirley JacksonThe Haunting of Hill HouseHamnet (2025)The Goldfinch (2019)The Pitt (2025)The Girlfriend (2025)Weapons (2025)BBC Radio 4 Book Club Podcast- Donna Tartt (2014)Zero to Well-Read Podcast- The Secret HistoryOnce Upon a Time... at Bennington College PodcastFrida Slattery As Herself by Ana KinsellaThe Tower by Thea LenarduzziSwimming Studies by Leanne ShaptonHeart the Lover by Lily KingFinding Grace by Loretta RothschildThe Age of Calamities by Senaa Ahmad The Book of Mysteries by Rebecca TamásLet us know your thoughts by emailing us [email protected] or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!