Fully-Booked: Literary Podcast
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The Defining Traits Of Americana In Literature: A Discussion
In this podcast episode, we are discussing the main traits and multiple genres of Americana literature.
The Color Purple (2023): A Musical Exploration
Its time for Americana for the month of April! Were kicking things off with the 2023 adaptation of Alice Walkers The Color Purple (as well as the stage musical of the same name). We are introduced
One Day (2024): A Discussion and Comparison
We begin discussing the 2024 Netflix miniseries adaptation of the novel One Day by David Nicholls. The 14-episode series faithfully adapts the 2009 book, which was previously made into a 2011 film sta
Exploring Mythology Retellings That Are Not Greek
Were kicking off this episode by catching up on our recent reads. Shirin has just started the highly anticipated Bride by Ali Hazelwood but found it giving off more supernatural Underworld vibes than
O Brother Where Art Thou? An Adaptation of A Greek Odyssey
In this episode of the podcast Fully Booked, were discussing the 2000 Coen Brothers film O Brother, Where Art Thou?, a modern adaptation of the ancient Greek epic poem The Odyssey by Homer. The film
Mythology Retellings: A Resurgence In Popularity
Lets Talk about myths, baby! We begin our discussion by reflecting on the unseasonably mild winter weather in Canada and how it has left us feeling disoriented about the changing of seasons. Despite
Percy Jackson And The Olympians The Lightning Thief Adaptation: Messy Mythology
Spring is in the air people! Its time for a brand new theme to dissect and discuss, and this month were talking all things mythology and folklore. To kick things off, were analyzing the 2010 film a
The Evolution of Paranormal Fiction: A Discussion
Welcome to our last episode of the Fully Booked podcast focused on paranormal and supernatural fiction. But how did paranormal fiction get its start, and where is it these days? Were taking this oppo
Exploring the Doctor Sleep Adaptation – A Blend Of Kubrick & King
Its time for another paranormal book-to-film adaptation! This week, were talking about a titan of the paranormal genre, Stephen King. His 2013 novel Doctor Sleep may have seemed like a difficult sto
Is Paranormal Fiction Always Meant To Be Scary?
Whats that? You want more paranormal fiction talk? Youve got it! This podcast episode may be dropping the week before Valentines Day, but this week were chatting about the scare factor of paranorm