In this episode of Book Watch, we’re wrapping up our coverage of Percy Jakcson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters and the Disney+ TV show adaptation and the 2013 film adaptation. We cover the back half of the story, episodes 5-8 and the crazy movie finale.

In Part 2, we explore plot changes, major omissions, and how well the adaptation stayed true to the book’s themes.

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In this episode of Book Watch, we’re experimenting with a new format and diving into the first half of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 which adapts book two of the young adult series, The Sea of Monsters. The series and the previous adaptation film with the same title are available on Disney+. How well did the first half of the show portray the book and how did the movie tie in (if it did at all)?

In Part 1, we review the cast of the show and movie adaptations and break down episodes 1-4 of the show and their corresponding book chapters.

Join hosts Chris, Jordyn, and Sarah-Daye as they break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether this adaptation does the book justice.

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Introducing Zu's Views! Join Zuhair Ali to talk movies, shows, animes, and a little bit about life.

On this episode of BookWatch’s Adaptation Report: Chris, Jordyn, and Sarah-Daye hit some quick highlights including updates and drops for February and we dig in to updates for future adaptations including the HBO Harry Potter show finding its composer, casting for Disney’s live action Tangled, and much more!

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In Part Two, we tackle the full plot of People We Meet on Vacation, unpacking the dual timelines, the summers that shaped Poppy and Alex, and the long road to their eventual turning point. We walk through the major story beats, emotional highs and lows, and the moments that define their relationship across a decade.

We also compare how the adaptation handles the novel’s structure, pacing, and key scenes—what stayed true to the book, what changed, and how those choices affect the story overall. From missed chances to finally saying the thing that’s been unsaid for years, this episode is all about whether the adaptation captures the magic of Emily Henry’s original.

In Part One of our People We Meet on Vacation coverage, we’re diving deep into the characters that make Emily Henry’s beloved novel so emotionally addictive. From Poppy’s infectious optimism to Alex’s quiet steadiness, we break down who these characters are on the page and how their dynamics shape the heart of the story.

We also discuss how the film adaptation brings these characters to life, what works in translating their chemistry to the screen, and where subtle shifts change the way we understand their relationship. This episode focuses on characterization, casting, and the emotional foundations that make this friends-to-lovers story hit so hard.

In this special episode of Book Watch, Sarah-Daye and Jordyn sit down with poet and author Lizzy Brendel to talk about her debut collection, The Human Condition Exhibition. Spanning a decade of lived experience, Lizzy’s work explores sexual assault, medicine, womanhood, social justice, love, and heartbreak with surgical clarity and deep emotional warmth.

Lizzy joins us to discuss the vulnerability behind her poetry, how personal experience shapes her voice, and what it means to write so honestly about the parts of humanity we’re often taught to look away from. With poems that feel like diary entries shared between friends, this conversation dives into rage, catharsis, softness, and the quiet ache that makes her work both fiercely private and universally resonant.

In this episode of Book Watch, we’re diving into Part Two: Plot Analysis of The Housemaid by Freida McFadden and its 2025 film adaptation. With the characters and dynamics already established, it’s time to unpack the twists, reveals, and psychological mind games that make this story so unsettling.

In Part Two, we break down:

• The escalating tension inside the house and how the power dynamics shift as secrets come to light
• Key plot twists from the novel and why they work so effectively on the page
• What moments feel most essential to preserve in the adaptation—and which changes might actually improve the story on screen

From unreliable narratives to jaw-dropping revelations, we analyze what makes The Housemaid such a compulsive thriller and whether its shocking turns will translate successfully from page to screen.