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Based On Books
by Keenan Flagg and Ivette Deltoro
Keenan and Ivette read their way through books that have inspired popular tv and film adaptations.
Episodes
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Quick Update
We're coming back, baby! Book to Film series is coming soon, followed by a return to Fell's Church for book 3 of The Vampire Diaries.
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S2E8: One Car Accident Away (TVD)
Chapters 15 & 16 of The Vampire Diaries: The Struggle by L. J. Smith Welcome to the final episode of Season 2! Elena dramatically reveals her future plans with Stefan to her family, Stefan finally cuts loose, and a startling series of events leads to unintended consequences. *We will be taking a...
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S2E7: The Poet Laureate of Fell's Church (TVD)
Chapters 13 & 14 of The Vampire Diaries: The Struggle by L. J. Smith Elena and Stefan take things to the next level, and the gang plots a heist at the Founder's Day celebration. Email us: [email protected] Find us somewhere on Twitter. Based on Books theme song: "Pieces of You" by...
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S2E6: Scooped and Swooped (TVD)
Chapters 11 & 12 of The Vampire Diaries: The Struggle by L. J. Smith In this episode: Elena's savior reveals themselves and a tentative deal is struck, Vickie continues to be a cause for concern, and a pre-Thanksgiving dinner gets real tense. Email us: [email protected] Find us...
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S2E5 - It's Boy Time (TVD)
Chapters 9 & 10 of The Vampire Diaries: The Struggle by L. J. Smith Matt and Stefan take a little trip, Elena has a revelation regarding her diary, and the gang dabbles in some light B&E. Email us: [email protected] Find us somewhere on Twitter. Based on Books theme song: "Pieces…
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S2E4 - Dancing With Your Enemy (TVD)
Chapters 7 & 8 of The Vampire Diaries: The Struggle by L. J. Smith Our episode picks right back up with Elena and Stefan as we learn more of the rules of vampirism. We learn the contents of the mysterious note, Vicky continues to behave strangely, side-quests are set in motion, and Elena has a...
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S2E3 - Post-Mortem Lividity (TVD)
Chapters 5 & 6 of The Vampire Diaries: The Struggle by L. J. Smith Our friends are finally back at school where they are joined by someone new and mysterious. Everyone is invited to the most awkward party, and Elena uncovers an unsettling conspiracy. Email us: [email protected]…
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S2E2 - We Love Danger (TVD)
Chapters 3 & 4 of The Vampire Diaries: The Struggle by L. J. Smith The crew joins forces to help Stefan out of a tricky situation, Matt uses his farmer sense, and Elena takes drastic measures to save her relationship. Email us: [email protected] Find us somewhere on twitter. Based…
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S2E1 - We've Got Magic To Do (TVD: The Struggle)
Season 2 is here! Chapters 1 & 2 of The Vampire Diaries: The Struggle by L.J. Smith We're back, baby! Book 2 kicks off right where we last left Elena as she confronts Damon in the middle of a snowstorm. Our young friends make use of Bonnie's magic, and Keenan & Ivette continue to be shocked by…
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Book to Film Series: Tuck Everlasting
In this stand-alone episode, we compare Natalie Babbitt's 1975 novel, Tuck Everlasting, to its 2002 film adaptation of the same name starring Alexis Bledel and Jonathan Jackson. Email us: [email protected] Find us somewhere on twitter. Based on Books theme song: "Pieces of You" by...
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S1E8 - Drinking From A Jaguar (TVD)
Chapters 15 & 16 of The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L.J. Smith It's the season one finale of Based On Books. We're wrapping up book one of our Vampire Diaries series. Damon and Stefan finally confront each other, Elena is late for school, and the whole town grieves in the oddest way. Email...
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S1E7 - RIP The Inheritance (TVD)
Chapters 13 & 14 of The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L.J. Smith This episode we learn the dark truth behind Stefan and Damon becoming vampires, and Elena finds herself falling more and more for our undead hero--even, perhaps, at the cost of her own humanity. Email us:...
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S1E6 - Rich, Pale, and Foreign (TVD)
Chapters 11 & 12 of The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L.J. Smith. Halloween has finally arrived in Fell's Church and brought with it quite a bit of chaos. Bonnie does some magic ...kind of, Elena questions commitment, and tragedy strikes the high school. Keenan's cat, Cheesestick, makes a...
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S1E5 - Live Like A Vamp, Die Like A Champ (TVD)
Chapters 9 & 10 of The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L.J. Smith. It's the day after the dance and autumn activities are in full swing. We learn more about the aftermath of the attacks at the cemetery, Halloween plans at the high school, and Elena has some chilling encounters. Email us:...
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S1E4 - It's Okay To Punch People Sometimes (TVD)
Chapters 7 and 8 of The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L.J. Smith. **Trigger warning for brief talk of sexual assault.** Listener discretion is advised. This week, Elena finds more trouble at the cemetery and sparks fly after an unexpected rescue. Email us: [email protected]…
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S1E3 - Is This a D.A.R.E. Ad? (TVD)
Our episode this week covers chapters 5 & 6 of The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L.J. Smith. We learn more about Stefan's past with Katherine, how vampires are created, and about a (hopefully important) new vampire. Plus, what would a teen drama series be without drunk teenagers at a high...
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S1E2 - Blood Pacts for Boys (TVD)
This week, we continue with chapters 3 & 4 of The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L.J. Smith. Things start to get spooky in the town of Fell's Church, Virginia. New characters are introduced, international connections are made, and what's this about a blood pact? Email us:...
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S1E1 - The Vampire Diaries (The Awakening)
Keenan and Ivette begin by reading the first two chapters of The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L.J. Smith. The Vampire Diaries (tv show; 2009-2017) was an American supernatural teen drama series. It was developed and adapted for tv by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec through The CW network....
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Welcome: Based On Books
A podcast where we read and discuss our way through books that have inspired popular tv and film adaptations, to see where it all began.
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Keenan and Ivette read their way through books that have inspired popular tv and film adaptations.
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Based On Books is created and hosted by Keenan Flagg and Ivette Deltoro.
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