Books vs. Movies
In this podcast we set out to answer the age old question: is the book really always better than the movie?
Episodes
31 episodes
Ep. 30 Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman vs. Noughts + Crosses (2020)
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...
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Episode 30
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41:19
Ep. 29 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott vs. Little Women (2019)
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...
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Episode 29
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39:11
Ep. 28 A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley vs. Lion (2016)
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 "
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Episode 28
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40:45
Ep. 27 Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O'Malley vs. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
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...
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Episode 27
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45:32
Ep. 26 Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough vs. Behind Her Eyes (2021)
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...
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Episode 26
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30:09
Ep. 25 Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe, Volume 1 by Hirohiko Araki vs. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (2019)
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...
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Episode 25
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21:40
Ep. 24 Erasure by Percival Everett vs. American Fiction (2023)
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...
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Episode 24
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35:59
Ep. 23 Flamin' Hot: La increíble historia real del ascenso de un hombre, de conserje a ejecutivo by Richard Montañez vs. Flamin' Hot (2023)
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...
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Episode 23
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25:02
Ep. 22 Ollie's Odyssey by William Joyce vs. Lost Ollie (2022)
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...
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Episode 22
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30:09
Ep. 21 Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer vs. Into the Wild (2007)
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"...
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Episode 21
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39:01
Ep. 20 The Dig by John Preston vs. The Dig (2021)
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...
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Episode 20
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28:06
Ep. 19 The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins vs. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023)
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...
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Episode 19
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30:37
Ep. 18 The Boys in the Boat: The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics by Daniel James Brown vs. The Boys in the Boat (2023)
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...
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Episode 18
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29:49
Ep. 17 From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke and From Scratch (2022)
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...
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Episode 17
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26:18
Ep. 16 Pachinko by Min Jin Lee vs. Pachinko (2022)
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 ...
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Episode 16
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24:29
Ep. 15 The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard vs. The Pale Blue Eye (2022)
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...
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Episode 15
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15:32
Ep. 14 I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb vs. I Know This Much is True (2020)
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...
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Episode 14
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38:01
Ep. 13 Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk vs. Fight Club (1999)
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 ...
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Episode 13
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18:00
Ep. 12 A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness vs. A Monster Calls (2016)
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...
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Episode 12
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15:43
Ep. 11 The Plot Against America by Philip Roth vs. The Plot Against America (2020)
This week I'm discussing The Plot Against America. This was an extremely relevant series when it premiered in 2020 and can continue to be this election year. I also discuss more annoying teenagers, how accurate this adaptation is to the source ...
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Episode 11
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27:16
Ep. 10 You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz vs. The Undoing (2020)
This week, I'm talking about You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz. You Should Have Known is a mystery book published in 2014. The Undoing is its 2020 TV Mini Series adaptation. I discuss the the mini series in comparison to its source m...
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Episode 10
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28:15
Ep. 9 Dare Me by Megan Abbott vs. Dare Me (2019)
This week it's all about the cheerleading. I talk about why this episode is more standard length, why I'm congested, and how slooooow this story is. I also talk about why I actually liked the changes made for the TV series and how it improves t...
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Episode 9
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20:49
Ep. 8 After We Collided by Anna Todd vs. After We Collided (2020)
Angry Lluvia makes an appearance to take on After We Collided by Anna Todd. This book is the second in the After series and follows Tessa and Hardin as they try to make their relationship work. I discuss why this book angered me so much, but mo...
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Episode 8
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45:23
Ep. 7 Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton vs. The Midnight Sky (2020)
This week on the show I am talking all things Good Morning, Midnight Sky. I discuss the changes made to accommodate Felicity Jones's growing family, the reason I connected more to the crew in the book, and why I wished we had that connection in...
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Episode 7
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33:28
Ep. 6 Horns by Joe Hill vs. Horns (2013)
On this week of Books vs. Movies, I discuss Horns by Joe Hill and its 2013 film adaptation Horns. Horns is a horror book published in 2009 and the topics of revenge and forgiveness all swirl together in this book. I talk about my thoughts on th...
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Episode 6
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33:33