Watch It or Read It
Episodes
Persuasion (Jane Austen)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle are packing their parasols and heading straight into Jane Austen’s Persuasion. From the classic 1995 adaptation with all its Rege...
Vampire Academy (Richelle Mead)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Amanda pulls Dayelle into the world of Vampire Academy, written by Richelle Mead. Dayelle skipped watching the 2014 movie entirely and dove ...
My Lady Jane (Jodi Meadows)
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle are back in the Tudor-verse with a very special guest—author Jodi Meadows, one of the brilliant minds behind My Lady Jane! They’...
Eat Pray Love (Elizabeth Gilbert)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle are packing their bags (and their emotional baggage) for Eat Pray Love—Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestselling memoir AND the 2010 film...
I Know What You Did Last Summer (Lois Duncan)
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle dive into the chilling world of I Know What You Did Last Summer—the classic 1997 slasher and the book that started it all. Let’...
Far From the Madding Crowd (Thomas Hardy)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle take a moody stroll through the English countryside with Thomas Hardy’s Far From the Madding Crowd and its 2015 film adaptation. ...
The Babysitters Club-Kristy's Great Idea(Ann M. Martin)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle are heading back to middle school—scrunchies, friendship bracelets, and all—for a true coming-of-age classic: The Babysitters C...
Divergent (Veronica Roth)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dayelle and Amanda are jumping off the train and straight into dystopia—Chicago-style. They’re diving into Divergent by Veronica Roth an...
Our Book Nook
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Book Nook—where the gossip is hot, the TBR is taller than a tower of paperbacks, and the screen adaptations are chef’s kiss level e...
Till Summer Do Us Part (Meghan Quinn)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Watch It or Read It...we got to chat with the QUEEN herself—Meghan Quinn!She’s sweet, she’s hilarious, and she’s served up anothe...
The Summer I Turned Pretty (Jenny Han)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the ladies are turning the page on Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty (book one) and things get pretty emotional. Amanda didn’t wan...
Fallen (Lauren Kate)
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Watch it or Read it, Amanda and Dayelle take a dive (or maybe a fall?) into Fallen, the YA paranormal romance that promised epic angel dr...
On Swift Horses (Shannon Pufahl)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This was an unexpected one. The ladies had the rare opportunity to see a screener of On Swift Horses before it hit theaters AND were so moved, they im...
Outlander (Diana Gabaldon)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season Four is here! AND we’re starting with a swoon worthy BANG! Amanda and Dayelle are heading through the stones to 18th Century Scotland with th...
Long Bright River (Liz Moore)
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle are diving into Long Bright River by Liz Moore. This one took us on a ride we weren’t expecting. A gripping mix of crime thriller...
New Moon
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Amanda and Dayelle are heading back to Forks, Washington, where the rain never stops, vampires sparkle, and werewolves have the best hair g...
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Amanda and Dayelle are throwing it back to their awkward tween years as they revisit Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume.Fr...
Bridget Jones's Diary
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Amanda and Dayelle are diving into the world of wine-soaked journals, awkward encounters, and every Pride & Prejudice easter egg. If you gu...
Bonus: What We're Reading
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Amanda and Dayelle dive into what they are currently reading, what's on their TBR's and a whole lot of book gossip! Including a quick mentio...
Daisy Jones & the Six
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle dive into Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel and its TV adaptation, Daisy Jones & The Six. Amanda had to put some pressure o...
A Little Princess
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle revisit A Little Princess, the beloved childhood classic that made them believe in magic, resilience, and the power of kindness. Wh...
The Secret Garden
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle unlock The Secret Garden (AND a lot of tears)—this timeless classic has had several screen adaptations...From a Hallmark love sto...
The Chronicles of Narnia
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Come with Amanda and Dayelle as they step through the wardrobe into the magical world of Narnia, with The Loin, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lew...
New Year's Special
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Amanda and Dayelle decided to give everyone a little taste of behind the scenes of Watch it or Read it. They dive into upcoming book r...
Little Women
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle are sharing their love for Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. From Katharine Hepburn’s iconic Jo to Greta Gerwig’s stunning adap...
Christmas in Evergreen
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Okay let’s set the scene…A Small Town (Evengreen)The Big-City Protagonist (A widowed doctor who has a daughter)The Charming Local (Allie-a young, ...
Miracle on 34th St
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle couldn't pass up the opportunity to talk about the timeless Christmas classic that makes you feel all kinds of warm and fuzzy insid...
It's a Wonderful Life
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s beginning to look a lot like...The Greatest Gift! Amanda and Dayelle unwrap the story behind one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all ti...
Season 3 Trailer
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Watch It or Read It Season three is almost here! Amanda and Dayelle are back with brand new episodes coming out every Tuesday, beginning December 3rd...
A Discovery of Witches
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle are wrapping up their Season of Witches AND Season Two with the captivating book, A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness! Amand...
Escape to Witch Mountain
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dayelle and Amanda continue their Season of Witches with a slight twist. This week it’s all about Escape to Witch Mountain by Alexander Key. So...no...
The Witches
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The witchy vibes continue on Watch it or Read it! In this episode, Amanda and Dayelle take a fun trip down memory lane as they revisit The Witches by ...
Practical Magic
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the season of Witches on Watch it or Read it! Join Amanda and Dayelle as they gush over the cult classic Practical Magic—an ode to the beginnin...
My Lady Jane
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"My Lady Jane" (2024) is a lesser-known historical fantasy romance series on Amazon Prime Video, based on the book by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, and ...
Gone Girl
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle explore a genre they haven't tackled on the show before, thrillers. Kicking things off with a bang by discussing Gillian Flynn's gr...
To All The Boys I've Loved Before
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle dive into Jenny Han's romance novel "To All The Boys I've Loved Before." Fans might recognize Han from her other hit series turned ...
Emma
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle tackle Jane Austen's beloved novel, Emma! For Dayelle, it's her number one favorite, while for Amanda, it's a very close second. T...
Bridge to Terabithia
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amanda and Dayelle as they dive into the childhood classic, Bridge to Terabithia. Amanda, who first read this book because it was a school assign...
A Walk to Remember
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amanda and Dayelle on a nostalgic journey as they revisit Nicholas Sparks' classic, A Walk to Remember. They discuss the beloved book and its hea...
Me Before You
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amanda and Dayelle as they chat about the beloved story of Me Before You by JoJo Moyes. This touching tale, brought to life on screen by the en...
Tuck Everlasting
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amanda and Dayelle as they gush over the beloved book "Tuck Everlasting" and its charming 2002 movie adaptation. Dayelle shares why this book hol...
The Idea of You
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all love a good rom-com! Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine star in the 2024 Netflix adaptation of "The Idea of You" by Robinne Lee. This contemp...
Bridgerton Part 3
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dearest listeners,It would seem that our gracious hosts, Amanda and Dayelle, have returned for a second season. The subject of today's discourse? The ...
Bridgerton Part 2
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dearest readers, it appears that two most delightful ladies, Amanda and Dayelle, have taken to the airwaves to discuss matters that we Bridgertonians ...
Bridgerton Part 1
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dearest readers, gather round, for I, Lady Whistledown, have quite the treat for you. In this most tantalizing episode of "Watch it or Read it," our h...
One Day
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle (tissue boxes in hand) travel to England on July 15th, 1988. They are introduced to Dex and Emma. A story unfolds on the same day f...
The Princess Diaries
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Dayelle join Mia Thermopolis, a five-foot-nine, flat-chested freshman, who also happens to be flunking Algebra on the biggest adventure of ...
Cinderella
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dayelle and Amanda revisit the classic fairytale Cinderella by The Brothers Grimm. They gush over their favorite Cinderella adaptation, Ever After. Th...
Damsel
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dayelle and Amanda discuss the flaws in the "Damsel" film adaptation compared to the book, noting shallow characters and missed emotional depth while ...
Jane Eyre
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dayelle and Amanda analyze the timeless themes of love and resilience in "Jane Eyre," exploring character dynamics, mental health portrayals, and soci...
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diving into Percy Jackson's world with Amanda and Dayelle, discussing mythology, millennial appeal, adaptations, and themes of identity and representa...
The Hunger Games
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dayelle and guest discuss "The Hunger Games," exploring characters, themes, adaptations, and emotional depth in books and movies. They analyze the ser...
The Notebook
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dayelle and Amanda compare "The Notebook" book to movie, analyzing character dynamics, relationships, and themes of sacrifice and enduring love. They ...
Peter Pan
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Amanda and Dayelle set off towards the second star to the right, and straight on till morning. From the original book to the many film adap...
Lessons in Chemistry
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Amanda and Dayelle go back in time to the 1960s and get some lessons in chemistry with... Lessons In Chemistry.Advertising Inquiries: https...
Twilight
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dayelle and Amanda head to Forks, Washington to meet Vampires, Werewolves, and Stephenie Meyer as they dive into The Twilight Saga. Is the movie good ...
Pride & Prejudice
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the premiere episode of Watch It Or Read It, Amanda and Dayelle dive into the Jane Austen classic and compare the book to the two most notable adap...
Season 1 Trailer
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amanda and Dayelle as they dive into one of their favorite books turned movie or TV series while sipping on themed cocktails. They'll debate the ...