What happens when a timeless story like "The Color Purple" meets the grandeur of a musical adaptation? As someone who first encountered this narrative back in high school and has revisit...

Ever wondered how stress and lack of sleep could lead you to spend a day dissecting a thriller novel and its film adaptation? That's exactly how I, Lluvia, ended up falling down the rabbit hole of B.A. Paris's "

Can a young girl from the slums of Katwe, Uganda, rise to become a national chess champion against all odds? Join me, Lluvia, as I unravel the inspiring life story of Phiona Mutesi, captured in both the book "

Can a story about abuse be labeled a romance? Join me, Lluvia, as I traverse the controversial terrain of Colleen Hoover's novel "It Ends With Us" and its 2024 film adaptation featuring ...

.What if your favorite graphic novel could be transformed into a thrilling movie experience, but with a twist? Join us on Books vs. Movies as we navigate the complex world of Alan Moore's "W...

What if your journey through life suddenly took a detour, leading you onto the open road in a van or RV? This episode peels back the layers of Jessica Bruder's "Nomadland" and its cinema...

What if you could step into a world where the balance of power is reversed? Discover the fascinating contrasts between Mallory Blackman's novel "Noughts and Crosses" and its TV miniserie...

Have you ever felt an unexpected spark of joy while revisiting a story from your past? Join me, Lluvia, as I recount my journey with Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women." Initially hesitan...

Ever wondered how a simple digital tool like Google Earth can reunite a lost child with his family across continents? Join me, Lluvia, as we embark on the heart-rending journey of Saroo Brierley through his memoir "

Can a film adaptation ever truly capture the essence of its source material? Join me, Lluvia, as I candidly share my thoughts on the beloved Scott Pilgrim graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'M...

What would you do if the ending of a story you've been following left you utterly perplexed and frustrated? In this episode, I, Lluvia, take you on a journey through personal milestones and literary intrigue. Transitioning from celebrating my n...

Ever wondered how an anime adaptation can offer a fresh spin on its manga counterpart? Join me as I navigate the mystical universe of "Thus Spoke Ki...

Can a film adaptation ever truly capture the essence of its literary source? Join us on this episode of "Books vs Movies" as we tackle this question head-on with the novel "Erasure" by P...

Ever wondered who really created Flaming Hot Cheetos? Get ready to uncover the fascinating story of Richard Montañez, the man who claims to have taken the spicy snack from a janitor's experiment to a global sensation. Join me, Lluvia, as I navi...

Ever wondered how a simple toy can tug at your heartstrings and take you on an unforgettable adventure? Join me, Lluvia, as we explore the magical and poignant world of William Joyce's "Olli...

What if leaving everything behind could help you discover your truest self? Join me, Lluvia, as we navigate the compelling journey from page to screen with Jon Krakauer's "Into the Wild"...

Can you imagine unearthing a treasure trove from a bygone era right in your backyard? That's precisely the thrilling premise of "The Dig" by John Preston, which re-imagines the real-life...

Curious about what the  "Hunger Games" prequel has to offer? Learn how the film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" stacks up against the book, as we...

I am back this week to talk about The Boys in the Boat. The book is a biography about the boys who made up the 1936 Olympic rowing team. This book mainly focuses on one of those boys: Jo...

Our book/adaptation this week is From Scratch. From Scratch follows the love story of Amy/Tembi and Saro/Lino and the grief that comes after he dies of cancer. I talk about what happened...

This week is all about one of my favorites. I'm talking about Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. The book follows Sunja and several generations of her family as they live as Koreans in Japan in a ...

This week our book/move is The Pale Blue Eye. The Pale Blue Eye is about a world-weary detective who is hired to investigate the murder of a West Point cadet. I talk about the sound qual...

This week, I'm discussing I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb and its 2020 Max adaptation. I talk about my book club friend and his reaction to the book, what I appreciated about Mark...

I'm excited to talk about Fight Club this week. Fight Club is the first book by Chuck Palahniuk. I don't just talk about how the author's last name doesn't actually rhyme with his first ...

This week I'm discussing A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. This book is a middle grade book that will help young adults cope with grief and loss. I discuss why this episode is so short, I...