Fully-Booked: Literary Podcast

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A Podcast for Casual Bookworms Everywhere. Every week, join co hosts Meaghan & Shirin as they share their thoughts & opinions about books and their adaptations-the good, the bad & the crappy of it all. Do they have any expertise? No. Are they going to tackle all that the literary world has to offer anyway? You bet. New episodes drop every Friday.

Episode Date
Judy Molland on The Making of a Witch and Finding Her Name in a Witch Trial
Sep 21, 2026
The Whisper Man Book vs Movie: What Netflix Cut From Alex North's Thriller
Sep 05, 2026
My Life with the Walter Boys Season 3 Review + Cole's Crash Explained
Aug 20, 2026
Cape Fear Ending Explained: The Boat, the Twist, the Sequel Bait
Aug 09, 2026
The Odyssey (2026): Nolan's Three-Hour Homecoming, Reviewed
Jul 23, 2026
Greek Mythology Retellings: Why The Odyssey Never Dies
Jul 19, 2026
Enola Holmes 3 Review: Millie Bobby Brown Deserved a Better Script
Jul 09, 2026
Summer Books 2026: Fast Reads for Every Mood
Jun 27, 2026
Cape Fear is back: Apple TV's Javier Bardem remake, part 1 reviewed
Jun 14, 2026
Margo's Got Money Troubles Finale Review: Book vs Show Review (Eps 5–8)
May 26, 2026
Off Campus Prime Video Review: Elle Kennedy's Hockey Romance Adapted
May 18, 2026
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: Stunning Fashion, Messy Story
May 03, 2026
Margo's Got Money Troubles: Book vs. Show, What Apple TV Changed (and Nailed)
Apr 26, 2026
Margo's Got Money Troubles & The Books Capturing Right Now
Apr 20, 2026
Spring 2026 Book Roundup: Slasher Rom-Coms, Cozy Fantasy & BookTok's Hottest Series Right Now
Apr 10, 2026
His & Hers, 56 Days, Cold Storage & Forbidden Fruits — Q1 Book Adaptation Roundup
Apr 07, 2026
Project Hail Mary Movie Review: Book vs. Film — Ryan Gosling, Rocky, and What Got Cut
Mar 22, 2026
Reminders of Him Review: The Colleen Hoover Adaptation With a Horror Cast and Shaky Writing
Mar 17, 2026
Are You a Mood Reader? TBR Chaos, Seasonal Reading & the Dark Academia Books We Can't Stop Buying
Mar 06, 2026
Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 REVIEW: Did It Stick to the Book? Whistledown, Francesca & S5 Theories
Mar 02, 2026
Romance Micro-Tropes We Love (And HATE)
Feb 21, 2026
Is Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights Fanfiction? Our Honest Review (Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi)
Feb 15, 2026
Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 Recap | Benedict & Sophie’s Cinderella Romance + Book vs Show
Feb 07, 2026
Bridgerton, Wuthering Heights, and the Rise of the Unhinged Period Piece
Jan 24, 2026
Regretting You (2025) Movie Review — Colleen Hoover Adaptation Breakdown (SPOILERS)
Jan 16, 2026
People We Meet on Vacation (Netflix) — Book vs Movie Review + Ending & Biggest Changes (Emily Henry)
Jan 10, 2026
Book to Movie vs Book to TV: Which Adaptations Work Best in the Streaming Era?
Jan 07, 2026
Best Books of 2025 (Top 5 Reads Each): Horror, Thrillers, Romantasy + TBR for 2026
Dec 26, 2025
The Housemaid (2025) Movie Review | Book vs Movie + Ending Changes
Dec 20, 2025
2025 Book-to-Screen Wrap-Up | Top Episodes, Best/Worst Adaptations & Our 2026 Reset
Dec 13, 2025
Year in Books 2025: ARCs We Loved, Best New Authors & Genre Detours
Dec 06, 2025
Is Fantasy Just Smut with Dragons Now? Romantasy, BookTok & Viral Series Debate
Nov 29, 2025
Is Wicked: Part Two Actually… Good? Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & a Very Messy Second Act
Nov 25, 2025
Dark Fairy Tales, Feminist Horror & Forever My Girl (Book vs Movie)
Nov 14, 2025
Del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025) Review: The Most Human Monster on Netflix
Nov 07, 2025
How Universal Turned Shadows Into Stars: The Birth of Modern Horror
Oct 31, 2025
We Rewatched IT Before “Welcome to Derry” — Why Pennywise Still Terrifies (and Breaks) Us
Oct 24, 2025
Folk Horror Explained: Rituals, Outsiders & Slow-Burn Dread (+ Best Books & Movies)
Oct 17, 2025
YA Horror Is Booming: Dark Academia, Slashers & Haunted Houses (Must-Read Recs)
Oct 10, 2025
The 10 Best Horror Adaptations of 2015–2025 (Hill House, Doctor Sleep, Usher, Dracula & More)
Oct 03, 2025
Dark Academia Adaptations We Need: Ninth House, Bunny, Atlas Six, The Maidens & More
Sep 19, 2025
The Dark Academia Dilemma: Gorgeous Aesthetic, Unadaptable Stories?
Sep 12, 2025
Dark Academia 101: Why Secret Societies Hook Us
Sep 05, 2025
Here's Why The Season 3 Of The Summer I Turned Pretty Was A Hot Mess
Aug 22, 2025
How a 13-Year Project Became Netflix’s Most Forgettable Romance
Aug 15, 2025
Are Colleen Hoover Books Actually Romance? We’re Not So Sure Anymore
Aug 05, 2025
The Truth About Book-to-Screen Adaptations (From Two Readers Who’ve Seen It All)
Jul 30, 2025
Romance, Thrillers, and Dragons: The Most Anticipated Book Adaptations Coming Soon
Jul 18, 2025
This YA Adaptation Might Be Better Than The Book And We Didn't See It Coming
Jul 11, 2025
Why Modern Adaptations Are Better Than Ever
Jul 06, 2025
Why The Da Vinci Code Movie Bombed: Our Hilarious Rewatch And Hot Takes
Jul 02, 2025
Why These 10 Books Were The Most Banned And Why That Should Worry You
Jun 20, 2025
Why Was Water for Elephants Banned? We Still Don’t Get It
Jun 13, 2025
Why Banning Books Never Works (And Makes Us Want to Read Them More)
Jun 06, 2025
Welcome to Derry: Can HBO's IT Prequel Avoid Feeling Like a Reboot?
May 30, 2025
BONUS: Review: Fear Street: Prom Queen Lost The Fear Street Touch
May 26, 2025
This Netflix Slasher Trilogy Triggered Every Teenage Emotion We Had Locked Away
May 23, 2025
If You Loved ACOTAR Or Murderbot, Read These Next
May 16, 2025
The Viral Book Game That’s Wrecking Our TBRs
May 09, 2025
Can’t Start a New Book? You Might Have a Book Hangover
May 02, 2025
We Tried to Trick Each Other Into Reading Books We’d Normally Avoid And Here’s What Happened
Apr 25, 2025
Why Rewatching Shutter Island Changes Everything
Apr 18, 2025
Unreliable Narrators, Twisted Truths: Why We Love Being Fooled in Books
Apr 11, 2025
These Mischievous Legends Are Shaping Modern Literature in Surprising Ways
Apr 04, 2025
100 Years of Dracula: The Most Iconic Portrayals Ranked
Mar 28, 2025
The Rise of the Antihero: Why Traditional Villains Don’t Cut It Anymore
Mar 21, 2025
When Villains Steal the Show: Villains Who Became Legendary in Adaptations
Mar 15, 2025
From Dracula to Gone Girl - What Truly Makes a Villain Iconic
Mar 07, 2025
The Monkey Review: This Stephen King Horror Adaptation Will Shock You - In A Good Way
Feb 28, 2025
The Cold Never Bothered You? These Winter Horror Books Will Change That
Feb 21, 2025
This Fun Book-Guessing Game Will Spark Your Inner Detective
Feb 14, 2025
Why Apocalyptic Fiction Is More Relevant Than Ever
Feb 08, 2025
Predictive Justice or Rogue AI? A Deep Dive into Minority Report & I, Robot
Jan 31, 2025
The Rise of Hard Science Fiction: Why It’s Thriving and What You Should Read Next
Jan 17, 2025
Why The Wild Robot Is the Perfect Blend of Sci-Fi and Heartfelt Storytelling
Jan 10, 2025
New Year, New Co-Host, and Sci-Fi Blends To Kick Off 2025
Jan 03, 2025
A Year In Books: Our Favorite Reads Of 2024
Dec 27, 2024
Lolita Revisited: A Critical Look At Its Legacy And Misinterpretations
Dec 20, 2024
Our Most Anticipated Book-To-Screen Adaptations Of 2025
Dec 13, 2024
From Book To Hollywood: Wicked Weaves Its Spell in Stunning Two-Part Epic
Dec 06, 2024
The Terror: Reimagining The Doomed Franklin Expedition With A Supernatural Twist
Nov 29, 2024
The Chilling Appeal of World War II Alternate History Books
Nov 22, 2024
From Horror to History: How 11.22.63 Showcases Stephen King's Versatility
Nov 15, 2024
Exploring Alternate History: When Small Changes Create Completely Different Worlds
Nov 08, 2024
My Lady Jane: The Tudor Fantasy Series You Didn't Know You Needed
Nov 01, 2024
This Is Why We Can’t Stop Reading Haunted House Stories
Oct 26, 2024
Cryptid Critique: When Mothman Met Hollywood
Oct 18, 2024
Salem’s Lot 2024: Why Stephen King Fans Are Divided Over the Latest Adaptation
Oct 11, 2024
Unveiling The Spell: How Witches In Literature Went From Villains To Feminist Icons
Oct 04, 2024
Uglies on Netflix: A Masterclass in How NOT to Adapt a Bestseller
Sep 27, 2024
A Deep Dive into Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla”
Sep 20, 2024
Dystopian YA: Why Teens Love Dark Futures (And What It Means)
Sep 13, 2024
How The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Redefines the Hunger Games
Sep 07, 2024
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder: Key Differences Between the Book and Netflix Adaptation
Aug 30, 2024
Tuck Everlasting (2002): Disney’s Spellbinding Adaptation Explored – Podcast
Aug 23, 2024
It Ends With Us Movie: We Thought We’d Hate It, But We Loved It!
Aug 13, 2024
Childhood Classics: Exploring the Formative Books That Shaped Our Reading Lives
Aug 09, 2024
Digging Into Holes: Comparing The Novel And Film Versions
Aug 03, 2024
Why Is The Level Of Danger Rising In YA Thriller Books?
Jul 26, 2024
Small Town, Big Secrets: Diving Deep into Amazon’s Panic Book Adaptation
Jul 19, 2024
Thrills and Chills: How Young Adult Thrillers Have Evolved Over Time
Jul 12, 2024
There’s Someone Inside Your House Adaptation: Small Town Secrets
Jul 06, 2024
Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 Recap: A Wallflowers’ Happy Ending
Jul 04, 2024
From Middle-Earth To Modern Fantasy: Tracing Tolkien’s Enduring Impact
Jun 28, 2024
Fantasy Novels Ripe For Adaptation
Jun 21, 2024
The Resurgence Of High Fantasy: A Discussion
Jun 14, 2024
Examining The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Jun 07, 2024
From Pages to Passion: How Historical Fiction Shapes Modern Romance
May 31, 2024
Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 Recap: Blossoming Romance
May 24, 2024
Bridgerton Season 2: A Season of Enemies-To-Lovers
May 17, 2024
Historical Fiction: Breaking Down the Genre
May 10, 2024
Bridgerton Season 1 Recap: A Historical Fiction Rewatch
May 03, 2024
Modern Americana: What Are Its Characteristics?
Apr 26, 2024
American Psycho (2000) Adaptation: The Dark Side of the Big City
Apr 19, 2024
The Defining Traits Of Americana In Literature: A Discussion
Apr 12, 2024
The Color Purple (2023): A Musical Exploration
Apr 05, 2024
One Day (2024): A Discussion and Comparison
Mar 29, 2024
Exploring Mythology Retellings That Are Not Greek
Mar 22, 2024
O Brother Where Art Thou? An Adaptation of A Greek Odyssey
Mar 15, 2024
Mythology Retellings: A Resurgence In Popularity
Mar 08, 2024
Percy Jackson And The Olympians The Lightning Thief Adaptation: Messy Mythology
Mar 01, 2024
The Evolution of Paranormal Fiction: A Discussion
Feb 23, 2024
Exploring the Doctor Sleep Adaptation – A Blend Of Kubrick & King
Feb 16, 2024
Is Paranormal Fiction Always Meant To Be Scary?
Feb 09, 2024
Just Like Heaven Adaptation: A Paranormal Bore
Feb 05, 2024
Categories of Apocalyptic Fiction & Its Impact: A Discussion
Jan 26, 2024
The Road Adaptation: A Post Apocalyptic View of the Earth
Jan 19, 2024
What Remains: YA vs Non-YA Post-Apocalyptic Fiction Discussion
Jan 12, 2024
The Host (2013): Stephanie Meyer’s Sci-Fi Attempt
Jan 05, 2024
Discussion: Our Picks For The Top 10 Books Of 2023
Dec 30, 2023
Spicy Books: The Rise Of Steamy Literature – A Discussion
Dec 22, 2023
Guilty Pleasure Reads: Do They Still Exist?
Dec 15, 2023
We Read The Top 5 Colleen Hoover Books So You Don’t Have To
Dec 08, 2023
Can Dark Fantasy Be Standalone? A Discussion
Nov 24, 2023
Coraline Book Adaptation: A Gateway Into Dark Fantasy
Nov 17, 2023
The Rise Of Dark Fantasy: A Discussion
Nov 10, 2023
Silver Spooks: The Sleepy Hollow (1999) Book Adaptation
Nov 03, 2023
Classic vs. Modern Gothic Fiction: A Discussion
Oct 27, 2023
We Have Always Lived In The Castle (2018) Book Adaptation: A Haunted Legacy
Oct 22, 2023
The Elements Of Gothic Fiction: A Discussion
Oct 13, 2023
The Woman In Black (2012): A Lackluster Gothic Adaptation
Oct 07, 2023
TBR, Book Hangovers, and Recommendations: A Discussion
Sep 29, 2023
Hallmark Cozy Mysteries: An Enigmatic Dive
Sep 23, 2023
Culinary Cozy Mysteries: The Genre’s Love of Food
Sep 15, 2023
Young Adult Sleuthing in Enola Holmes (2020)
Sep 09, 2023
The Elements of a Cozy Mystery: A Discussion
Sep 01, 2023
Best BookTok Romance Comedies Books: A Discussion
Aug 25, 2023
The Book Was Better: Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) Book Adaptation Discussion
Aug 20, 2023
The Book Was Better: Enemies To Lovers In The Hating Game (2021)
Aug 14, 2023
RomCom Tropes: Our Likes, Dislikes and Top Picks
Aug 04, 2023
The Book Was Better: Classic Tragedy in Macbeth (2015)
Jul 29, 2023
The Book Was Better: Crime & Cigarettes in Chicago (2002)
Jul 21, 2023
Books and the Theatre: A Look at Adaptations
Jul 14, 2023
Theatre vs Film: A Discussion
Jul 10, 2023
The Evolution of the Thriller: A Discussion
Jul 03, 2023
The Book Was Better: Haunted Past in Luckiest Girl Alive (2022)
Jun 30, 2023
Beach Thriller: What Makes The Perfect Summer Reading Companion?
Jun 09, 2023
The Book Was Better: 90’s Suspense in Kiss the Girls (1997)
Jun 02, 2023
Unpacking The Young Adult Fantasy Cycle: A Discussion
May 26, 2023
The Book Was Better: Witchy Women in Beautiful Creatures (2013)
May 19, 2023
YA Fantasy And Its Everlasting Popularity
May 12, 2023
The Book Was Better: Angels and Confusion in Fallen (2016)
May 05, 2023
5 Fantastic Books By Indigenous Authors
Apr 28, 2023
The Book Was Better: Language Zombies in Pontypool (2008)
Apr 21, 2023
Canadian Literature vs. American Literature: Tropes and Themes
Apr 14, 2023
The Book Was Better: Canadian Excellence with Room (2015)
Apr 10, 2023
Female Characters in Literature: The Good, The Bad & The Misrepresented
Mar 31, 2023
The Book Was Better: Family Ties in Little Women (2019)
Mar 24, 2023
Women In Literature: A Look Back In Time
Mar 21, 2023
The Book Was Better: The Lasting Impact of She Said (2022)
Mar 10, 2023
The Book Was Better: NASA’s Secret Genius in Hidden Figures (2016)
Feb 17, 2023
The Tropes of Toxic Romance: A Discussion
Feb 10, 2023
The Book Was Better: After (2019) And The Power Of Toxic Fan Fiction
Feb 03, 2023