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Read the Book First

Jenessa

78 episodes

5 days ago

Stephanie returns to join us as we watch and review New Moon. Make sure to check out our Patreon in order to find out how I "stumped Stephanie with a truck" in the guess the character game we played. content warnings: depression, suicidal ideation, werewolves, vampires, blood, death, self harm Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us...

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Stephanie returns to join us as we watch and review New Moon. Make sure to check out our Patreon in order to find out how I "stumped Stephanie with a truck" in the guess the character game we played. content warnings: depression, suicidal ideation, werewolves, vampires, blood, death, self harm Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us...

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We Watched New Moon (with Stephanie)

Stephanie returns to join us as we watch and review New Moon. Make sure to check out our Patreon in order to find out how I "stumped Stephanie with a truck" in the guess the character game we played. content warnings: depression, suicidal ideation, werewolves, vampires, blood, death, self harm Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us...

5 days ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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We Review New Moon by Stephanie Meyer (with Stephanie)

Stephanie returns to help us continue reading and reviewing the Twilight Saga, with this discussion of New Moon by Stephanie Meyer. Make sure you check out last year's episode discussing Twilight! blog post mentioned in the episode - https://stepheniemeyer.com/the-books/new-moon/new-moon-the-story/ content warnings: vampirism, death, self-harm, suicide, abandonment, emotional abuse, depression Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com ...

1 week ago

1 hour 15 minutes

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We Watched the 1975 and 2004 Adaptations of The Stepford Wives (with Marissa)

Join Marissa and Jenessa as they discuss and compare the 1975 and 2004 adaptations of The Stepford Wives. Which movie is the more accurate adaptation? Check out the Patreon exclusive episode where Marissa and Jenessa play "F Marry K*ll"! content warnings - brain washing, robots, misogyny, kidnapping, death Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, ...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 26 minutes

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We Review The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin (with Marissa)

Marissa joins us to discuss the 1972 sci-fi, horror novella, The Stepford Wives. Is this a satire? Is this still relevant over 50 years later? Listen to find out! content warnings: brain washing, lack of consent, kidnapping, domestic violence Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy rea...

3 weeks ago

56 minutes

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We Watched Sense and Sensibility (1995) (with Spencer from @septemberance)

Spencer returns to help Jenessa analyze the 1995 film adaptation, Sense and Sensibility. Is this the best Austen adaptation? Is Emma Thompson the greatest actress of all time? You can follow Spencer on her bookstagram, @septemberance. Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy readi...

1 month ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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We Review Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (with Spencer from @septemberance)

It's time to dive into the podcast's first Jane Austen novel! Jenessa and Spencer discuss what is "sense" and "sensibility", the f-boy-ness of a certain love interest, and whether or not this book is a love story. Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Business inquiries onl...

1 month ago

1 hour 50 minutes

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We Watched Bridge to Terabithia (2007) (with Amanda)

Amanda and Jenessa watch the 2007 film adaptation, Bridge to Terabithia. Make sure to check out our Patreon to watch more Jenessa and Amanda shenanigans. Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail.com

1 month ago

56 minutes

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We Review Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (with Amanda)

Amanda joins us to reread the heartbreaking children's classic, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. Read and cry along as we discuss childhood lonely, friendship, and grief. Content Warnings: neglect, abuse, grief, death of a child Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy rea...

2 months ago

41 minutes

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We Watched Much Ado About Nothing (1993) (with Neha from @thenoveltea.pod)

Neha returns to discuss the 1993 film adaptation, Much Ado About Nothing. Neha and Jenessa also discuss Anyone But You (2023) and Jenessa briefly recaps Much Ado About Nothing (2012). Follow the Novel Tea on their Instagram, substack, and on your preferred podcast platform! content warning: death, infidelity, innuendo, betrayal Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to s...

2 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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We Review Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (with Neha from @thenoveltea.pod)

This week we read our second Shakespeare play for the podcast, Much Ado About Nothing! Neha, from The Novel Tea, joins us to dive into this messy friend group! Follow the Novel Tea on their Instagram, substack, and your preferred podcast platform! content warning: death, infidelity, innuendo, betrayal Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and f...

2 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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We Watched Murderbot Season 1 (with Marissa)

Marissa joins us to discuss Apple TV's Murderbot, Season 1, starring Alexander Skarsgård! Join our Patreon to listen to the exclusive mini-episode where Marissa and I rank iconic characters played by the Skarsgårds! Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Business inqui...

3 months ago

37 minutes

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We Review All Systems Red by Martha Wells (with Marissa)

Marissa joins us as we discuss the award winning novella, All Systems Red by Martha Wells. We discuss space capitalism, why Jenessa doesn't typically enjoy sci-fi, and what determines sentience. Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - rea...

3 months ago

44 minutes

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We Watched Matilda (1996) and Matilda the Musical (2022) (with Amanda)

Amanda helps us analyze Matilda (1996) and Matilda the Musical (2022). We discuss the original stage production and how adapting a book into a movie then a stage production and then a movie musical changes a story. time stamps: 00:00:37 - Matilda (1996) 00:51:51- Matilda the Musical (stage production 00:54:21 - Matilda the Musical (2022) Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookF...

3 months ago

1 hour 42 minutes

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We Review Matilda by Roald Dahl (with Amanda)

Amanda returns to revisit a childhood classic, Matilda by Roald Dahl. We discuss Matilda's powers, our favorite Roald Dahl books, and whether or not Ms. Honey is a good teacher. Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail...

4 months ago

57 minutes

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We Watched Five Feet Apart (with Ashley from @ifitwasabook)

Ashley of If It Was a Book joins Jenessa to discuss the teenage star-cross lovers movie, Five Feet Apart. Follow Ashley and If it Was a Book! Jenessa was a guest on Ashley's podcast, so definitely check that out as well! If It Was a Book - Instagram If It Was a Book - YouTube If It Was a Book - Spotify content warnings: cystic fibrosis, chronic illness, death of a loved one Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon a...

4 months ago

58 minutes

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We Review Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott (with Ashley from @ifitwasabook)

Join Ashley, from If It Was a Book, and Jenessa as they discuss Five Feet Apart by Rachel Lippincott, Mikki Daughtry, and Tobias Iaconis. This book was written at the same time as the film's screenplay, so did the book actually come first? Listen to find out! Follow Ashley and If it Was a Book! Jenessa was a guest on Ashley's podcast, so definitely check that out as well! If It Was a Book - Instagram If It Was a Book - YouTube If It Was a Book - Spotify content warnings: cystic fibrosis, ch...

4 months ago

40 minutes

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We Watched How Stella Got Her Groove Back (with Alyssa from @stories.and.spoilers.podcast)

Alyssa and Jenessa discuss the 90s classic starring Angela Bassett and Taye Diggs, How Stella Got Her Groove Back. Follow Alyssa and her podcast, Stories and Spoilers! @stories.and.spoilers.podcast on Instagram @Stories.and.spoilers.booktalks on YouTube Listen on Spotify content warning: age gap romance, steamy scenes, cursing Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget...

5 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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We Review How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan (with Alyssa from @stories.and.spoilers.podcast)

Alyssa returns to help us dive into the tropical romance, How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan. We discuss the age gap featured and what is the "groove" Stella was looking to get back. Follow Alyssa and her podcast, Stories and Spoilers @stories.and.spoilers.podcast on Instagram @Stories.and.spoilers.booktalks on YouTube Listen on Spotify the video mentioned by Jenessa and Alyssa Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprou...

5 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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We Watched Mickey 17 (with Marissa)

Marissa joins us to discuss the 2025 sci-fi film, Mickey 17, directed by Bong Joon Ho and starring Robert Pattinson. We discuss how cute the creepers were, the accent work done by Pattinson, and the fact that there was too much bodily fluids used. Check out the Vanity Fair interview Jenessa referenced. Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 ...

5 months ago

48 minutes

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We Read Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton (with Marissa)

Marissa joins us to discuss Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton. We discuss the Ship of Theseus, the pros and cons of space travel, and how much we enjoyed the "creepers". Make sure to check out our Patreon! We have exclusive minisodes with guests, reading vlogs from Jenessa, early access to episodes, and more! Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, ...

5 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes