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In this week’s episode, I’m continuing my conversation with my best pal, actress Beth Somerville, all about The Perks of Being a Wallflower! We dissected the book pretty thoroughly in the last episode and this time we’re doing a deep dive into the film! Some topics of conversation included Our mutual love of Logan Lerman (from the Jack and Bobby days), epic soundtracks and more!
TRIGGER WARNING - The Perks of Being a Wallflower has some heavy subject matter. There are mentions of mental health, substance misuse, assault, abuse and suicide within the context of the book but if this is triggering for you, please feel free to to give this episode a skip. Your wellbeing is important!
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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by my very best friend on the planet, actress Beth Somerville, to talk about The Perks of Being a Wallflower! We dissect the book, written by Stephen Chbosky (who also directed the film!) Some topics of conversation included Paul Rudd ageing like a fine wine, the trauma of the SATs, Friday night football and the joys of David Bowie!
TRIGGER WARNING - The Perks of Being a Wallflower has some heavy subject matter. There are mentions of mental health, substance misuse, assault, abuse and suicide within the context of the book but if this is triggering for you, please feel free to to give this episode a skip. Your wellbeing is important!
FIND US ON SOCIALS
Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bookbetterpodcast/
We’re also on Twitter! https://twitter.com/BookBetterPod
Like the brand new Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/bookbetterpodcast
If you’d like to support the podcast on Patreon head to the link below to find out how and to get access to bonus content! And don’t forget to tell your friends!
https://www.patreon.com/bookbetterpodcast
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This week, I'm back with friend and fellow Potterhead Shayna to discuss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! In Part 2, we chat about the joys of Alan Rickman and definitively decide if the book was better than the film!
As mentioned in the intro, for this episode I have made a donation to FiveForFive, a collective fund for Transfem causes and people in the UK. You can find them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fiveforfivecouk/) and on their website (https://www.fiveforfive.co.uk/)
You can find Shayna on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shayna_nj/) and on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Shayna_NJ) and if you fancy watching us do a Harry Potter tour of London, that’s on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C98zUfWXOQ&t=).
Make sure to rate and review if you’re enjoying the podcast! You can become a supporter on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bookbetterpodcast) and you can also find The Book Was Better Podcast on Instagram (instagram.com/bookbetterpodcast/) and on Twitter (twitter.com/BookBetterPod)!
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This week, I'm joined by my friend and fellow Potterhead Shayna to discuss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! In Part 1, we chat about weird pronunciations, muggle sports and lots of other fun tidbits.
As mentioned in the intro, for this episode I have made a donation to the Black Trans Foundation, a organisation working for the social advancement of Black trans people here in the UK. You can find them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blacktransfoundation/) and on their donations page (https://www.gofundme.com/f/black-trans-foundation-therapy-fund).
You can find Shayna on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shayna_nj/) and on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Shayna_NJ) and if you fancy watching us do a Harry Potter tour of London, that’s on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C98zUfWXOQ&t=).
Make sure to rate and review if you’re enjoying the podcast! You can become a supporter on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bookbetterpodcast) and you can also find The Book Was Better Podcast on Instagram (instagram.com/bookbetterpodcast/) and on Twitter (twitter.com/BookBetterPod)!
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This week, I'm back with Chris to continue our discussion all about The Shawshank Redemption! In Part 2, we chat about the best bits of the film!
You can find Chris on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/christophrbarlow/) and on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ninethumbs). You can also find his film reviews at Nine Thumbs Up (https://www.ninethumbsup.com/)!
Make sure to rate and review if you’re enjoying the podcast! You can become a supporter on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bookbetterpodcast) and you can also find The Book Was Better Podcast on Instagram (instagram.com/bookbetterpodcast/) and on Twitter (twitter.com/BookBetterPod)!
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This week, I'm joined by my friend, actor and film lover Chris to discuss The Shawshank Redemption. In Part 1, we chat about Morgan Freeman’s velvety voice, the joys of world building and and among things!
You can find Chris on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/christophrbarlow/) and on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ninethumbs). You can also find his film reviews at Nine Thumbs Up (https://www.ninethumbsup.com/)!
Make sure to rate and review if you’re enjoying the podcast! You can become a supporter on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bookbetterpodcast) and you can also find The Book Was Better Podcast on Instagram (instagram.com/bookbetterpodcast/) and on Twitter (twitter.com/BookBetterPod)!
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This week, I'm back with Michelle of the Daisybutter blog to continue our discussion all about Crazy Rich Asians! In Part 2, we chat about the brilliance of Michelle Yoeh, The Farewell, and a long tangent about ALL THE FOOD, among things!
You can find Michelle on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/winyeemichelle/) and on Twitter (twitter.com/podandprejudice). You can also find her incredible blog, Daisybutter (https://daisybutter.com/)!
Make sure to rate and review if you’re enjoying the podcast! You can become a supporter on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bookbetterpodcast) and you can also find The Book Was Better Podcast on Instagram (instagram.com/bookbetterpodcast/) and on Twitter (twitter.com/BookBetterPod)!
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This week, I'm joined by Michelle of the Daisybutter blog to discuss Crazy Rich Asians! In Part 1, we chat about THAT LEG SCENE, Get Out, and among things!
You can find Michelle on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/winyeemichelle/) and on Twitter (https://twitter.com/winyeemichelle). You can also find her incredible blog, Daisybutter (https://daisybutter.com/)!
Make sure to rate and review if you’re enjoying the podcast! You can become a supporter on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bookbetterpodcast) and you can also find The Book Was Better Podcast on Instagram (instagram.com/bookbetterpodcast/) and on Twitter (twitter.com/BookBetterPod)!
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This week, I'm back with Molly and Becca of the Pod and Prejudice podcast as we finish our discussion on Pride and Prejudice! In Part 2, we compare the 1995 miniseries and the 2005 film and chat about Darcy through the female gaze, weird freeze frame choices, and THAT alternate ending from the film (which you can watch HERE: https://youtu.be/f4upyq5QztM?t=393), among things!
You can find Becca and Molly, and all things Pod and Prejudice on Instagram (instagram.com/podandprejudice/) and on Twitter (twitter.com/podandprejudice). You can also find their podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
Make sure to rate and review if you’re enjoying the podcast! You can also find The Book Was Better Podcast on Instagram (instagram.com/bookbetterpodcast/) and on Twitter (twitter.com/BookBetterPod)!
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This week, I'm joined by Molly and Becca of the Pod and Prejudice podcast to discuss perhaps the most famous of all novels with the most adaptations? You guessed it: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE! In Part 1, we go over the book and chat about the delicacies of Austenian decorum, bad flirting and terrible proposals, and Mr. Collins being a pearl clutching suburban housewife, among things!
You can find Becca and Molly, and all things Pod and Prejudice on Instagram as @podandprejudice and Twitter as @podandprejudice. You can also find their podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
instagram.com/podandprejudice/
twitter.com/podandprejudiceYou can also find The Book Was Better Podcast on Instagram as @bookbetterpodcast and on Twitter as @bookbetterpod
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A brand new podcast where friends get together and talk about the books they love, and the adaptations that ruined them. JUST KIDDING! They're not all bad! New episodes are coming January 2021!
