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Fully-Booked: Literary Podcast — 162 episodes

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: Stunning Fashion, Messy Story

2

Margo's Got Money Troubles: Book vs. Show, What Apple TV Changed (and Nailed)

3

Margo's Got Money Troubles & The Books Capturing Right Now

4

Spring 2026 Book Roundup: Slasher Rom-Coms, Cozy Fantasy & BookTok's Hottest Series Right Now

5

His & Hers, 56 Days, Cold Storage & Forbidden Fruits — Q1 Book Adaptation Roundup

6

Project Hail Mary Movie Review: Book vs. Film — Ryan Gosling, Rocky, and What Got Cut

7

Reminders of Him Review: The Colleen Hoover Adaptation With a Horror Cast and Shaky Writing

8

Are You a Mood Reader? TBR Chaos, Seasonal Reading & the Dark Academia Books We Can't Stop Buying

9

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 REVIEW: Did It Stick to the Book? Whistledown, Francesca & S5 Theories

10

Romance Micro-Tropes We Love (And HATE)

11

Is Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights Fanfiction? Our Honest Review (Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi)

12

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 Recap | Benedict & Sophie’s Cinderella Romance + Book vs Show

13

Bridgerton, Wuthering Heights, and the Rise of the Unhinged Period Piece

14

Regretting You (2025) Movie Review — Colleen Hoover Adaptation Breakdown (SPOILERS)

15

People We Meet on Vacation (Netflix) — Book vs Movie Review + Ending & Biggest Changes (Emily Henry)

16

Book to Movie vs Book to TV: Which Adaptations Work Best in the Streaming Era?

17

Best Books of 2025 (Top 5 Reads Each): Horror, Thrillers, Romantasy + TBR for 2026

18

The Housemaid (2025) Movie Review | Book vs Movie + Ending Changes

19

2025 Book-to-Screen Wrap-Up | Top Episodes, Best/Worst Adaptations & Our 2026 Reset

20

Year in Books 2025: ARCs We Loved, Best New Authors & Genre Detours

21

Is Fantasy Just Smut with Dragons Now? Romantasy, BookTok & Viral Series Debate

22

Is Wicked: Part Two Actually… Good? Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & a Very Messy Second Act

23

Dark Fairy Tales, Feminist Horror & Forever My Girl (Book vs Movie)

24

Del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025) Review: The Most Human Monster on Netflix

25

How Universal Turned Shadows Into Stars: The Birth of Modern Horror

26

We Rewatched IT Before “Welcome to Derry” — Why Pennywise Still Terrifies (and Breaks) Us

27

Folk Horror Explained: Rituals, Outsiders & Slow-Burn Dread (+ Best Books & Movies)

28

YA Horror Is Booming: Dark Academia, Slashers & Haunted Houses (Must-Read Recs)

29

The 10 Best Horror Adaptations of 2015–2025 (Hill House, Doctor Sleep, Usher, Dracula & More)

30

Dark Academia Adaptations We Need: Ninth House, Bunny, Atlas Six, The Maidens & More

31

The Dark Academia Dilemma: Gorgeous Aesthetic, Unadaptable Stories?

32

Dark Academia 101: Why Secret Societies Hook Us

33

Here's Why The Season 3 Of The Summer I Turned Pretty Was A Hot Mess

34

How a 13-Year Project Became Netflix’s Most Forgettable Romance

35

Are Colleen Hoover Books Actually Romance? We’re Not So Sure Anymore

36

The Truth About Book-to-Screen Adaptations (From Two Readers Who’ve Seen It All)

37

Romance, Thrillers, and Dragons: The Most Anticipated Book Adaptations Coming Soon

38

This YA Adaptation Might Be Better Than The Book And We Didn't See It Coming

39

Why Modern Adaptations Are Better Than Ever

40

Why The Da Vinci Code Movie Bombed: Our Hilarious Rewatch And Hot Takes

41

Why These 10 Books Were The Most Banned And Why That Should Worry You

42

Why Was Water for Elephants Banned? We Still Don’t Get It

43

Why Banning Books Never Works (And Makes Us Want to Read Them More)

44

Welcome to Derry: Can HBO's IT Prequel Avoid Feeling Like a Reboot?

45

BONUS: Review: Fear Street: Prom Queen Lost The Fear Street Touch

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This Netflix Slasher Trilogy Triggered Every Teenage Emotion We Had Locked Away

47

If You Loved ACOTAR Or Murderbot, Read These Next

48

The Viral Book Game That’s Wrecking Our TBRs

49

Can’t Start a New Book? You Might Have a Book Hangover

50

We Tried to Trick Each Other Into Reading Books We’d Normally Avoid And Here’s What Happened

51

Why Rewatching Shutter Island Changes Everything

52

Unreliable Narrators, Twisted Truths: Why We Love Being Fooled in Books

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These Mischievous Legends Are Shaping Modern Literature in Surprising Ways

54

100 Years of Dracula: The Most Iconic Portrayals Ranked

55

The Rise of the Antihero: Why Traditional Villains Don’t Cut It Anymore

56

When Villains Steal the Show: Villains Who Became Legendary in Adaptations

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From Dracula to Gone Girl - What Truly Makes a Villain Iconic

58

The Monkey Review: This Stephen King Horror Adaptation Will Shock You - In A Good Way

59

The Cold Never Bothered You? These Winter Horror Books Will Change That

60

This Fun Book-Guessing Game Will Spark Your Inner Detective

61

Why Apocalyptic Fiction Is More Relevant Than Ever

62

Predictive Justice or Rogue AI? A Deep Dive into Minority Report & I, Robot

63

The Rise of Hard Science Fiction: Why It’s Thriving and What You Should Read Next

64

Why The Wild Robot Is the Perfect Blend of Sci-Fi and Heartfelt Storytelling

65

New Year, New Co-Host, and Sci-Fi Blends To Kick Off 2025

66

A Year In Books: Our Favorite Reads Of 2024

67

Lolita Revisited: A Critical Look At Its Legacy And Misinterpretations

68

Our Most Anticipated Book-To-Screen Adaptations Of 2025

69

From Book To Hollywood: Wicked Weaves Its Spell in Stunning Two-Part Epic

70

The Terror: Reimagining The Doomed Franklin Expedition With A Supernatural Twist

71

The Chilling Appeal of World War II Alternate History Books

72

From Horror to History: How 11.22.63 Showcases Stephen King's Versatility

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Exploring Alternate History: When Small Changes Create Completely Different Worlds

74

My Lady Jane: The Tudor Fantasy Series You Didn't Know You Needed

75

This Is Why We Can’t Stop Reading Haunted House Stories

76

Cryptid Critique: When Mothman Met Hollywood

77

Salem’s Lot 2024: Why Stephen King Fans Are Divided Over the Latest Adaptation

78

Unveiling The Spell: How Witches In Literature Went From Villains To Feminist Icons

79

Uglies on Netflix: A Masterclass in How NOT to Adapt a Bestseller

80

A Deep Dive into Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla”

81

Dystopian YA: Why Teens Love Dark Futures (And What It Means)

82

How The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Redefines the Hunger Games

83

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder: Key Differences Between the Book and Netflix Adaptation

84

Tuck Everlasting (2002): Disney’s Spellbinding Adaptation Explored – Podcast

85

It Ends With Us Movie: We Thought We’d Hate It, But We Loved It!

86

Childhood Classics: Exploring the Formative Books That Shaped Our Reading Lives

87

Digging Into Holes: Comparing The Novel And Film Versions

88

Why Is The Level Of Danger Rising In YA Thriller Books?

89

Small Town, Big Secrets: Diving Deep into Amazon’s Panic Book Adaptation

90

Thrills and Chills: How Young Adult Thrillers Have Evolved Over Time

91

There’s Someone Inside Your House Adaptation: Small Town Secrets

92

Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 Recap: A Wallflowers’ Happy Ending

93

From Middle-Earth To Modern Fantasy: Tracing Tolkien’s Enduring Impact

94

Fantasy Novels Ripe For Adaptation

95

The Resurgence Of High Fantasy: A Discussion

96

Examining The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

97

From Pages to Passion: How Historical Fiction Shapes Modern Romance

98

Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 Recap: Blossoming Romance

99

Bridgerton Season 2: A Season of Enemies-To-Lovers

100

Historical Fiction: Breaking Down the Genre

101

Bridgerton Season 1 Recap: A Historical Fiction Rewatch

102

Modern Americana: What Are Its Characteristics?

103

American Psycho (2000) Adaptation: The Dark Side of the Big City

104

The Defining Traits Of Americana In Literature: A Discussion

105

The Color Purple (2023): A Musical Exploration

106

One Day (2024): A Discussion and Comparison

107

Exploring Mythology Retellings That Are Not Greek

108

O Brother Where Art Thou? An Adaptation of A Greek Odyssey

109

Mythology Retellings: A Resurgence In Popularity

110

Percy Jackson And The Olympians The Lightning Thief Adaptation: Messy Mythology

111

The Evolution of Paranormal Fiction: A Discussion

112

Exploring the Doctor Sleep Adaptation – A Blend Of Kubrick & King

113

Is Paranormal Fiction Always Meant To Be Scary?

114

Just Like Heaven Adaptation: A Paranormal Bore

115

Categories of Apocalyptic Fiction & Its Impact: A Discussion

116

The Road Adaptation: A Post Apocalyptic View of the Earth

117

What Remains: YA vs Non-YA Post-Apocalyptic Fiction Discussion

118

The Host (2013): Stephanie Meyer’s Sci-Fi Attempt

119

Discussion: Our Picks For The Top 10 Books Of 2023

120

Spicy Books: The Rise Of Steamy Literature – A Discussion

121

Guilty Pleasure Reads: Do They Still Exist?

122

We Read The Top 5 Colleen Hoover Books So You Don’t Have To

123

Can Dark Fantasy Be Standalone? A Discussion

124

Coraline Book Adaptation: A Gateway Into Dark Fantasy

125

The Rise Of Dark Fantasy: A Discussion

126

Silver Spooks: The Sleepy Hollow (1999) Book Adaptation

127

Classic vs. Modern Gothic Fiction: A Discussion

128

We Have Always Lived In The Castle (2018) Book Adaptation: A Haunted Legacy

129

The Elements Of Gothic Fiction: A Discussion

130

The Woman In Black (2012): A Lackluster Gothic Adaptation

131

TBR, Book Hangovers, and Recommendations: A Discussion

132

Hallmark Cozy Mysteries: An Enigmatic Dive

133

Culinary Cozy Mysteries: The Genre’s Love of Food

134

Young Adult Sleuthing in Enola Holmes (2020)

135

The Elements of a Cozy Mystery: A Discussion

136

Best BookTok Romance Comedies Books: A Discussion

137

The Book Was Better: Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) Book Adaptation Discussion

138

The Book Was Better: Enemies To Lovers In The Hating Game (2021)

139

RomCom Tropes: Our Likes, Dislikes and Top Picks

140

The Book Was Better: Classic Tragedy in Macbeth (2015)

141

The Book Was Better: Crime & Cigarettes in Chicago (2002)

142

Books and the Theatre: A Look at Adaptations

143

Theatre vs Film: A Discussion

144

The Evolution of the Thriller: A Discussion

145

The Book Was Better: Haunted Past in Luckiest Girl Alive (2022)

146

Beach Thriller: What Makes The Perfect Summer Reading Companion?

147

The Book Was Better: 90’s Suspense in Kiss the Girls (1997)

148

Unpacking The Young Adult Fantasy Cycle: A Discussion

149

The Book Was Better: Witchy Women in Beautiful Creatures (2013)

150

YA Fantasy And Its Everlasting Popularity

151

The Book Was Better: Angels and Confusion in Fallen (2016)

152

5 Fantastic Books By Indigenous Authors

153

The Book Was Better: Language Zombies in Pontypool (2008)

154

Canadian Literature vs. American Literature: Tropes and Themes

155

The Book Was Better: Canadian Excellence with Room (2015)

156

Female Characters in Literature: The Good, The Bad & The Misrepresented

157

The Book Was Better: Family Ties in Little Women (2019)

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Women In Literature: A Look Back In Time

159

The Book Was Better: The Lasting Impact of She Said (2022)

160

The Book Was Better: NASA’s Secret Genius in Hidden Figures (2016)

161

The Tropes of Toxic Romance: A Discussion

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The Book Was Better: After (2019) And The Power Of Toxic Fan Fiction