Monk: Lee Goldberg's Mr. Monk and the Blue Flu (2007)

In the fourth episode of this season, we're taking a look at 'Mr. Monk and the Blue Flu' by Lee Goldberg from the TV series 'Monk'.This is the first episode where the author of the novel has also written for the TV series, and I'll be using this novel to look at key ideas about fidelity and linearity in tie-in novels. In addition, I'll certainly be asking the usual Out of Order Book Club questions about whether this can standalone not only from the TV series but also the novel series as well. Personally speaking, this last point is quite difficult to answer!Email: [email protected] Media: Since recording this podcast, I have deactivated my Bluesky account so I am less distracted and a wee bit more productive. This means at the moment, despite what I say in the podcast, you can't find me and follow me on Bluesky. Hopefully, I'll be back there some day!Useful links and helpful sources:Lee Goldberg's websiteM.J. Clarke - The Strict Maze of Media Tie-In Novels (2009)Matt Hills -Torchwood's trans-transmedia: Media tie-ins and brand 'fanagement' (2012)Filipo Gilardi and James Reid - Transmedia storytelling: Paradigm shift in literary studies, narrative, adaptation, teaching and learning (2014)Shaun Duke - Fan Fiction vs. Tie-in Fiction: A Framework (2023)Monk Fan Wiki