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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 14h

💃The Watchers had some big changes from book to movie. What worked better for some of us had Lindsey reaching for the skip ahead button!

👻 A new episode just dropped & we have some strong opinions about this one! Make your way to your favorite podcast platform & check it out. 🎧

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 19h

👁️✨ Spooky Month has officially begun & we’re kicking it off with The Watchers! 🌲🕯️

Hosted by Keri, we dive deep into the eerie world of A.M. Shine’s novel & its chilling film adaptation.

🎧 Tune in now and join us as we unravel the secrets hidden beneath the trees.

#booksky #filmsky #movies

New episode announcement for based on a book podcast.

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 1d

💙📚 Many of the books we've discussed on our podcast aren't exactly kid friendly. That said, we firmly believe that books are a tool to help open discussions with not only kids but anyone trying to process big concepts & feelings.

Check out our episodes covering these removed/restricted* YA titles.

Image of YA Banned Books we’ve covered on our podcast.

Uglies
Beastly
Percy Jackson series
His Dark Materials
Hunger Games
The Martian

Common sense, age appropriate restrictions (no Fifty Shades of Anything in elementary school libraries, duh!) make sense. But censorship over beliefs or "politicized" content simply isn't our jam. We'll read what we want and we encourage you to do the same.

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 2d

We discussed so many titles in our vampire episode we had to make a list! Check it out, complete with clickable links to each book, movie, show, or reference!

Four whole pages worth- link in the replies!

#booksky #filmsky #movies #buffy #vampires #dracula #television #spookyseason

Screenshot of reference list for based on a book podcast’s vampire: folklore vs media episode.

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Keri @readingsalt.bsky.social · 3d

Do you love all things vampires? Come watch @basedonabook.bsky.social ladies discuss some vampire folklore and vampires in pop culture 🧛🏻‍♀️✨ #vamp #booksky #podcastlife

Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 3d

🦇 Did you catch our latest episode yet?

Crystal hosted a deep dive into vampire lore & it’s the perfect way to sink your teeth into Spooky Month before we move on to The Watchers. 👀✨

Stream Vampires: Folklore vs Media now on your favorite podcast app & join the conversation! 🎙️

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S3:E9 Vampires: Folklore vs Media

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 3d

From ancient legends to pop culture icons, we’re putting the most infamous vampires head-to-head!

🎙️ We debated their strengths, weaknesses, & lore—now it’s your turn. Which vampire reigns supreme? 🦇👑

💀 Choose your fighter and tell us who you think would win 👇

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#booksky #filmsky #movies

Which Vampire reigns supreme?

Choose Your Vampire

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Keri @readingsalt.bsky.social · 3d

Okay but Edward has an advantage of being in the sun. He’s just going to be ✨shiny✨

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Keri @readingsalt.bsky.social · 4d

I can’t say it enough—read this book! 💙📚 #horrorromance #karinahalle #booksky #spicy

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 7d

✨🧛 Keri was certain our vampire episode would be full of Twilight references (there were plenty) but she didn’t expect Sarah J Maas to come up as often as she did! 🧚

🎧 Our newest episode discusses how folklore influenced modern media, and the connections might surprise you! 💙📚🎬🎥

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 6d

🧛It seems like a vampire fad sweeps through media every ten years or so. What were some of the popular titles when you were in high school? Which vampire stories from the past still have you hooked? 🦇

🎙️Listen to our most recent episode and tell us what vampires you're obsessed with! 🩸

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 5d

Seriously though, what is the Suriel? Is it a vampire? A lost spirit? Just a ghoul with hot tea? 🫖

🧛‍♀️♟️We played a new game on this week's episode but got derailed by ACOTAR on the first question! 🧚‍♂️

For more SJM, Twilight, & other book & movie references, go listen to our latest episode! 💙📚 🎬🎥

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 7d

🦇✨ It’s officially Spooky Month, and we’re kicking things off with fangs, folklore, & a whole lot of bloodsucking fun.

This week we dive into the origins of vampire myths & their evolution through literature & screen. From coffins to cult classics, we’re covering it all. 🩸

#booksky #filmsky

VAMPIRES
folklore vs media

Based on a Book
A book club podcast
NEW EPISODE

Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and more!

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 8d

🎃✨ It’s officially SPOOKY MONTH on Based on a Book! 👻

This October, we’re covering The Watchers, The Black Phone, & Practical Magic. From eerie forests, ringing phones & midnight margaritas, these 3 stories prove spooky season has a little something for everyone.

#booksky #filmsky #horror #movies

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Keri @readingsalt.bsky.social · 8d

Our October Theme Trailer is here! Will you be reading and watching along with us? #booksky💙📚

Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 8d

🎃✨ It’s officially SPOOKY MONTH on Based on a Book! 👻

This October, we’re covering The Watchers, The Black Phone, & Practical Magic. From eerie forests, ringing phones & midnight margaritas, these 3 stories prove spooky season has a little something for everyone.

#booksky #filmsky #horror #movies

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 10d

🎬🚶‍♂️ Think you know The Long Walk? Think again! We’re stepping behind the scenes to uncover 5 fascinating facts about Stephen King’s haunting tale—from its origins under the name Richard Bachman to how long it took to bring the story from page to screen.

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 10d

McVries is walking hope & Garraty is walking cynicism. One sees the beauty in the world, the other’s too jaded to notice. Despite being opposites, they end up as brothers. That’s what makes The Long Walk such powerful storytelling. 💔👣

🎧 Catch our full episode now!

#booksky #filmsky #movies

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 9d

🚶‍♂️📖 The Long Walk isn’t just a story—it’s an endurance test. Stephen King (as Richard Bachman) delivers a haunting mix of psychological tension, slow-burn horror, & heartbreaking humanity.

Check out our reviews then head over to our full episode to dive deeper into this classic. 🎙️

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STEPHEN KING
WRITING AS RICHARD BACHMAN
THE LONG WALK

Lindsey’s review:

Rating: 3.5 stars

Worth the Watch: Yes

Suggested Audience: Readers who enjoy slow-burn suspense that digs into the human condition.

Thoughts: The premise hooked me right away—it was tense, haunting, and fascinating through the first half. But the middle dragged with repetitive pacing, only broken up by a few standout moments. Some of the graphic, unnecessary details pulled me out of the story and felt disconnected from the actual competition. Still, the psychological weight of the walk itself was chilling and unforgettable.

Raves: Gripping, intense opening that sets the tone;
Fascinating psychological dynamics between walkers;
Haunting concept that sticks with you

Icks: Graphic/gross moments that felt unnecessary;
Hard to stay invested in certain stretches of the narrative.

Tropes: Dystopian challenge; Endurance test

Keri’s review:

THOUGHTS:
The concept of this story immediately had my attention, and I enjoyed that we are thrown into this unknown era with the walkers-little to no history, lots of anticipation of what's coming next, and very character-focused. Those are my favorite kind of stories. As it is common with many of Stephen King's early works, the vulgar, angry, unfiltered thoughts that I read coming from these male characters put me on a roller coaster of emotions that was mostly
uncomfortable. The book left me feeling exhausted and conflicted.

WORTH THE WATCH?
Yes

RAVES:
• Character-driven
• Long-lasting impact
• Memorable characters

ICKS:
• Cringe language and graphic scenes that were a little too much for me

SUGGESTED AUDIENCE:
Readers who like character-driven suspense that jump right into the story

TROPES:
Dystopian; High-Stakes Contest; Dark Content

Crystal’s review:

Rating: 2

Worth the Watch: Yes

Thoughts: Although the premise of this story was very interesting to me, at times I found it a chore to read. It is thought provoking and distressing and upsetting in all the ways a dystopian thriller should be, but the execution was off. The overall story simply moved so slowly that I found myself wishing they would pick up the pace. The movie, though? While the subject matter is still disturbing the storytelling had me captivated from start to finish.

Suggested Audience: I genuinely don't know

Raves: Enticing premise, relatable character backstories

Icks: uneven pacing, sexualizing teenagers

Tropes: trauma bonding, dystopia

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Keri @readingsalt.bsky.social · 11d

Have you watched @basedonabook.bsky.social’s episode on The Long Walk yet? Hosted by @superlindz.bsky.social, this was the final stop in our @stephenking.bsky.social month and a chilling way to wrap up September!

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#booksky💙📚 #thelongwalk

S3:E8 The Long Walk (2025 Film)

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Keri @readingsalt.bsky.social · 12d

If you are enjoying our episodes on @basedonabook.bsky.social, please rate and review us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! It would mean everything to us 💙🎙️

Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4jeQpLL...

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

#booksky💙📚 #podcasts #bookclubpodcast

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 12d

🚶‍♂️3 mph doesn't seem that fast but can you keep up with people dropping like flies all around you? Or on an incline? What if you need to use the bathroom? 🧻

The Long Walk seems easy at the surface but the more you think about it the more disturbing it becomes. 💙📚

#filmsky #movies #stephenking

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Keri @readingsalt.bsky.social · 13d

Check out our full episode available here: youtu.be/pJYKE5hfPoo?...

Let us know your thoughts on the book and movie! #booksky 💙📚 #stephenking

Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 13d

The Long Walk starts quickly & you either keep up or you get your ticket. We think this style of storytelling really added to the experience. It definitely kept us on our toes.

The last episode of our Stephen King month is available now! 💙📚🎬🎥

#movies #thelongwalk #horror #dystopia #nowstreaming

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 14d

🎉Happy birthday @markhamillofficial.bsky.social!

The rise in stories that tell the villain's perspective have gone a long way towards changing the narrative of bad guys, but we don't think they're necessary all the time.

We cover The Long Walk this week. Go listen now! #filmsky #booksky #movies

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 14d

🚶‍♂️🎙️ We’re closing out Stephen King month with The Long Walk—a haunting story from King’s Bachman era. Hosted by Lindsey, this episode dives into the chilling world of endurance & the cost of competition.

This is our final Stephen King adaptation of September & you won’t want to miss it. 💙📚 #filmsky

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 15d

🚶‍♂️🚶💀Tomorrow The Long Walk wraps up our month of Stephen King adaptations. We reflect on the books, the movies, what's coming next, & what we've learned about The King and the screenwriters he's trusted with his creations. 💙📚🎬🎥

Go set your notifications now because you don't want to miss this one! 🔔

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Based on a Book Podcast @basedonabook.bsky.social · 19d

The Monkey for the movie was different from the one in the Stephen King short story. Changing a key part of the title character was kind of risky, but we think it paid off.

Listen to our episode, then find us on all our socials & let us know if this change was a hit or a miss for you! 💙📚

#filmsky

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