EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 39 MIN
The book adaptation phenomenon: why it's great news for readers and publishing
from Better Words · host Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey
In this episode, we’re discussing why book to screen adaptations are so vital for the publishing industry and the incredible stats that show just how many people are starting to read because of what they see on screen. Our main source is the Publisher’s Association report on screen adaptations, released earlier this year. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:National Year of ReadingAustralia Reads 2026 report: Reaching Australian ReadersRivalsNormal PeopleFrankensteinWithering HeightsOff Campus Project Hail Mary Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt DinnimanHeartstopperInvincibleStranger ThingsOne DayThe Love HypothesisEast of EdenHeated RivalryWickedDraculaBrooklynIt Ends With UsThe Thursday Murder ClubSunrise on the ReapingEnjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. Make sure you're following the podcast so new episodes appear in your feed as soon as they're available. We've got a Substack publication. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi!Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod
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In this episode, we’re discussing why book to screen adaptations are so vital for the publishing industry and the incredible stats that show just how many people are starting to read because of what they see on screen. Our main source is the Publisher’s Association report on screen adaptations, released earlier this year. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:National Year of ReadingAustralia Reads 2026 report: Reaching Australian ReadersRivalsNormal PeopleFrankensteinWithering HeightsOff Campus Project Hail Mary Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt DinnimanHeartstopperInvincibleStranger ThingsOne DayThe Love HypothesisEast of EdenHeated RivalryWickedDraculaBrooklynIt Ends With UsThe Thursday Murder ClubSunrise on the ReapingEnjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. Make sure you're following the podcast so new episodes appear in your feed as soon as they're available. We've got a Substack publication. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi!Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod
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