Book Snobs

In this episode we discuss Ghost World, the graphic novel by Daniel Clowes and the 2001 movie adaptation directed by Terry Zwigoff. We also introduce our new host! Sound Production: Cresencio Bañuelos

From the archives: Originally published November 27th, 2019.

From the archives: Our very first episode, originally published October 30th, 2019.

We're Baaaack! Buckle up as we open Season 2 with Iain Reids debut novel, I'm Thinking of Ending Things and the Netflix Original by the same name. Listen in as the girls try to make sense of Charlie Kaufman's vision for this unnerving story and find out about the scary faces Didi sees at her dads house, is it haunted? Probably. Disclaimer: Book Snobs podcast is not a spoiler-free zone. We'll be talking in-depth about the differences and similarities between the book and movie, which means we'll be covering aspects of the book/film that are not necessarily common knowledge. Listen in at your own risk of spoilers.

In this episode, we cover the sci-fi novella Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell (more affectionately called Hey who is that?) and the 1982 classic adaptation The Thing, directed by John Carpenter. In our shortest episode yet, friendships are (nearly) ended over body horror!  Disclaimer: Book Snobs podcast is not a spoiler-free zone. We'll be talking in-depth about the differences and similarities between the book and movie, which means we'll be covering aspects of the book/film that are not necessarily common knowledge. Listen in at your own risk of spoilers.

In this episode we discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and its 2013 adaptation directed by Baz Luhrmann, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Carey Mulligan.  The girls connect on their disdain for Tobey Maguire and Cristina’s cat tries to get in on the action!Disclaimer: Book Snobs podcast is not a spoiler-free zone. We'll be talking in-depth about the differences and similarities between the book and movie, which means we'll be covering aspects of the book/film that are not necessarily common knowledge. Listen in at your own risk of spoilers.Thanks for listening and arrest and convict the cops who killed Breanna Taylor. 

**TRIGGER WARNING** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTERS INVOLVING POLICE BRUTALITY AND MURDEROn this weeks episode we discuss Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give and the 2018 film starring Amandla Stenberg and Algee Smith. Join us in this conversation about racial injustice in America and how important it is that we continue growing and learning as a community. Black creators we love to watch.Tabitha Brown: https://www.youtube.com/user/Every1hasastory/videosThe Cosmonaut Variety Hour: https://www.youtube.com/user/cosmonautvarietyhourJoshua Long: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshualong3?source=h5_mMyla - on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pradaolic/?hl=enStarr McQueen: https://www.tiktok.com/@starr_mcqueen_Rynn Star: https://www.tiktok.com/@rynnstar?lang=enThat Loper Lady: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatloperlady?lang=en Disclaimer: Book Snobs podcast is not a spoiler-free zone. We'll be talking in-depth about the differences and similarities between the book and movie, which means we'll be covering aspects of the book/film that are not necessarily common knowledge. Listen in at your own risk of spoilers. “ but the current book/author/director

Places you can go to help the Black Lives Matter movement:https://blacklivesmatter.com/https://bailfunds.github.io/https://8cantwait.org/Donate, sign a petition, educate yourself. It's time to enact real changes. In this episode, we cover the short story Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx and the 2005 film adaptation directed by Ang Lee and starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger. How many times did Marisa see this in theaters, what zodiac sign do we think Ennis del Mar is, and what upset Cristina this time? Tune in and find out!Disclaimer: Book Snobs podcast is not a spoiler-free zone. We'll be talking in-depth about the differences and similarities between the book and movie, which means we'll be covering aspects of the book/film that are not necessarily common knowledge. Listen in at your own risk of spoilers.

On this weeks episode we tackle every students greatest fear, Shakespeare. We compare and discuss William Shakespears comedy, The Taming of the Shrew with its 90's interpretation, 10 Things I Hate About You. Starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger, will this classic teen rom-com win us over or will we stick to our snobby ways and prefer the play? listen in to find out.Disclaimer: Book Snobs podcast is not a spoiler-free zone. We'll be talking in-depth about the differences and similarities between the book and movie, which means we'll be covering aspects of the book/film that are not necessarily common knowledge. Listen in at your own risk of spoilers.

In this episode, we discuss the novella written by father and son authors Stephen King and Joe Hill and the 2019 movie adaptation made by Netflix and directed by Leigh Whannell. How are we coping with stay-at-home orders? What do we get mad at this time? Listen in and find out.Disclaimer: Book Snobs podcast is not a spoiler-free zone. We'll be talking in-depth about the differences and similarities between the book and movie, which means we'll be covering aspects of the book/film that are not necessarily common knowledge. Listen in at your own risk of spoilers.

We're back!! In this episode we discuss H. G. Wells classic novel, The Invisible Man and director Leigh Whannell's 2020 interpretation starring Elizabeth Moss. How do we think this classic novel holds up to its modern day counterpart? How have we been keeping sane during this global pandemic? Listen in to find out!Disclaimer: Book Snobs podcast is not a spoiler-free zone. We'll be talking in-depth about the differences and similarities between the book and movie, which means we'll be covering aspects of the book/film that are not necessarily common knowledge. Listen in at your own risk of spoilers.

In this episode, we chat about YA dystopian novel The Giver written by Lois Lowry and adapted to film in 2014, starring Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges, among others. What made us mad this time? Listen in to find out!Disclaimer: Book Snobs podcast is NOT a spoiler-free zone. We'll be talking in-depth about the differences and similarities between the book and movie, which means we'll be covering aspects of the book/film that are not necessarily common knowledge. Listen in at your own risk of spoilers

This episode, we close out February by discussing Gone Girl, a twisty thriller written by Gillian Flynn and adapted into a film directed by David Fincher. We're closing out February by chatting about a book and film that explore what lengths some will go for their marriage, and hint, it's not always pretty. Disclaimer: Book Snobs podcast is NOT a spoiler-free zone. We'll be talking in-depth about the differences and similarities between the book and movie, which means we'll be covering aspects of the book/film that are not necessarily common knowledge. Listen in at your own risk of spoilers

On this Valentines Day episode we cover Nicolas Sparks' 1996 romantic classic, The Notebook. As well as the 2004 film directed by Nick Cassavetes, starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. Tune as we discuss this as well as Valentines Day traditions and first loves.DISCLAIMER: Book Snobs podcast is not a spoiler-free zone. We'll be talking in-depth about the differences and similarities between the book and movie, which means we'll be covering aspects of the book/film that are not necessarily common knowledge. Listen in at your own risk of spoilers

On this weeks episode we discuss Stardust, a fantasy filled love story by Neil Gaiman. One of Cristinas favorite movies, will she learn to abandon her snobby ways and still enjoy the movie after she's read the book? listen to find out!Disclaimer: Book Snobs podcast is NOT a spoiler-free zone. We'll be talking in-depth about the differences and similarities between the book and movie, which means we'll be covering aspects of the book/film that are not necessarily common knowledge. Listen in at your own risk of spoilers

In this episode, we chat about YA book Let it Snow: Three Holiday Romances by Maureen Johnson, John Green, and Lauren Myracle and the Netflix movie adaptation.Disclaimer: Book Snobs podcast is not a spoiler-free zone. We'll be talking in-depth about the differences and similarities between the book and movie, which means we'll be covering aspects of the book/film that are not necessarily common knowledge. Listen in at your own risk of spoilers. 

In this episode, we read Doctor Sleep by Stephen King and discuss the 2019 film adaptation directed by Mike Flanagan. Disclaimer: Book Snobs podcast is not a spoiler-free zone. We'll be talking in-depth about the differences and similarities between the book and movie, which means we'll be covering aspects of the book/film that are not necessarily common knowledge. Listen in at your own risk of spoilers. 

In this episode, we read The Shining by Stephen King and discuss the 1980 film adaptation by Stanley Kubrick. Disclaimer: Book Snobs podcast is not a spoiler-free zone. We'll be talking in-depth about the differences and similarities between the book and movie, which means we'll be covering aspects of the book/film that are not necessarily common knowledge. Listen in at your own risk of spoilers. 

Hi there! We recorded this episode to introduce the concept of the podcast, as well as ourselves. You can learn a little bit about us and where we got our love of reading.