A Novel Adaptation
A Novel Adaptation
A Novel Adaptation
A Novel Adaptation is a podcast about books and what it takes to make a screen adaptation that not only stays true to the text but takes it to the next level. There are plenty of good tv or movie adaptations, but what makes one great?
71 - Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
Enjoy this magical realism story and cult classic film that we can’t shut up about. They made some questionable changes from page to screen but honestly we like them both for very different reasons. We talk about which of the sisters we saw ourselves as in high school and reveal which of the Owens women we want to be now. Dig into these details with us.   Episode Drink:  Midnight Margaritas 1/2 cup Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice (5 limes) 2 tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (1 lemon) 1 cup Triple Sec 1 cup White Tequila 2 cups Ice (8-10 cubes) 2 wedges lime Kosher Salt for rim Add lime juice, lemon juice, triple sec, tequila, and ice to a blender and process until fully slushed. Use a lime wedge to moisten the rim of two glasses, and dunk each rim into a plate of kosher salt. Pour your margs in, and commence with a circular dance around the nearest table.   Recipe From: TwoCrumbsUp.com Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink every time  Sally is literally a Sober Sally  You envy the Aunts and actually decide to live more like them You wish you’d been as bold as Gillian in high school You love the soundtrack  And take two sips when you remember that song and need to forget it again Everytime Kylie is a little bitch Anytime any of the sisters share a tender moment (Sally/Gillian, Antonia/Kylie) Whenever you fantasize about living in their house COVID Comforts Jordan : Beaver Island, MI Emily : Stray (video game)   A Novel Adaptation was created by Emily Eppley and Jordan Redwine. See more details at www.anoveladaptation.com and see what’s coming up next to read along with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads to join the conversation. Our artwork is by Kit Bernal. Our music is “Harlequin” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.
Aug 8, 2022
51 min
70 - Anne of Green Gables by L M Montgomery
This story offers so much scope for the imagination! We truly feel we are kindred spirits with Anne (spelled with an E, obviously). And the wrap up of the show left us in the depths of despair. We’ll just have to console ourselves with the absolute multitude of books in this series. Jordan shares her anger at why this ended and Emily reveals why she hates being compared to this main character sometimes.   Episode Drink: Raspberry Cordial   Ingredients: one four liter pail of freshly picked cleaned raspberries 4 cups boiling water 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup of honey   Instructions: In a large non-metallic bowl, crush the raspberries with a potato masher or similar utensil. Pour 4 cups of boiling water over the crushed berries; stir in the lemon juice. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a cool, dark place for 24 hours. The next day, pour the crushed berries through a cheesecloth to sieve out the particles. This will take a while as you have to let the liquid slowly seep through the cloth. Place the liquid in a pot and bring to a boil on the stove. Add the honey and stir in.Add in the sugar to taste, but do not add more honey. Honey can override the raspberry taste in this recipe, but adding half a cup will give it a gorgeous depth of taste that plain sugar doesn't. Boil the liquid for another three minutes. Put in Jars. Tuck in a cool place. Will be good all winter   Recipe From: TheKitchenMagpie.com   Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink every time Anne is overly excited  Take a drink every time you want to hug Matthew  Take a drink every time Anne says “scope for the imagination” Take a drink every time Ms. Rachel Lynde gossips Take a drink every time Anne thinks about how much she hates Gilbert Blythe Take a drink every time Anne references a book Take a drink every time Anne screws up something Take a drink every time the show updates something to be more inclusive Spray some cheese spray in your mouth whenever you start to sob at the show Finish your drink to balance out the wholesomeness of the show. Like we love it so much and it’s just so beautiful. COVID Comforts: Jordan: Descendants of the Sun (Hulu) Em: Locke and Key (Netflix)   A Novel Adaptation was created by Emily Eppley and Jordan Redwine. See more details at www.anoveladaptation.com and see what’s coming up next to read along with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads to join the conversation. Our artwork is by Kit Bernal. Our music is “Harlequin” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.  
Jul 10, 2022
1 hr 17 min
69 - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Follow us into the misty moors as we discuss whether or not this really is a love story, how much we’re enjoying the gothic drama, and if Bertha really was crazy. We also talk about what the teenage versions of ourselves might have thought of this book and how much we need to read more from all the Bronte sisters. Episode Drink: From Tequila Mockingbird by Tim Federle    Gin Eyre   8 sprigs of fresh mint, washed 2 oz English gin 1 oz lemon juice 1 ½ tsp granulated sugar 2 dashes orange bitters   Tear the mint leaves and put into a shaker. Put other ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass.   “Now nurse that drink like a good nanny” Take a drink: Whenever someone says something mean to Jane Whenever Mr. Rochester is an asshole Whenever you eyeroll at the outdated expectations Whenever the a ghost haunts a house or a room Take two drinks whenever someone proposes marriage to Jane Roll your eyes when men just keep vocalizing their stupid expectations of Jane when it’s none of their fucking business Take a  drink when you really give a second, third, and fourth thought to how crazy was Bertha and was she really crazy? Finish your drink when you realize maybe this wasn’t a love story after all.  COVID Comforts Emily - Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Jordan - Frenchman’s Creek by Daphne Du Maurier   A Novel Adaptation was created by Emily Eppley and Jordan Redwine. See more details at www.anoveladaptation.com and see what’s coming up next to read along with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads to join the conversation. Our artwork is by Kit Bernal. Our music is “Harlequin” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.
Jun 24, 2022
52 min
68 - Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Let’s go on a journey into the grishaverse. There is so much to love about these books and did the show take it too far by adding in characters from other serieses by the same author. We have lots of feelings about this book and oodles to share.   Episode Drink: The Sun Summoner Cocktail 2 tbsp gold sprinkles 2 oz vodka 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh 1/2 oz honey simple syrup dash Brew Glitter Gold ice Honey Simple Syrup 1/2 cup honey 2 tbsp water   Instructions Honey Simple Syrup Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat until the mixture is smooth and has the thinner consistency of syrup. Cocktail Using the lemon peel, swipe the entire rim of the cocktail glass. Pour the sugar into a bowl and dip the rim until covered as desired. Set aside. In the cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, juice, syrup, glitter and ice. Strain into the prepared glass and Enjoy!!   Recipe From:TheNerdyGourmet.com   Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink: Every time Mal flirts with another girl Whenever anyone says “No Mourners, No Fuernals” Every time the name of the place flashes on screen  Whenever you want to hug a goat Everytime Jesper makes great a shot Everytime Inej does cool knife things and makes you want to do cool knife things.    COVID Comforts Jordan: Theater Safety and Firearms Workshop in Ann Arbor as a Passion Project Emily: The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart   A Novel Adaptation was created by Emily Eppley and Jordan Redwine. See more details at www.anoveladaptation.com and see what’s coming up next to read along with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads to join the conversation. Our artwork is by Kit Bernal. Our music is “Harlequin” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.  
Jun 13, 2022
56 min
67 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
In this episode, we intellectually discuss the character development and the benefits of having the author on standby when making a series. It’s all very high brow. Just kidding! We talk about how hot this show is, the female gaze for sex scenes and how this might have been a sexual awakening for one of us.   Episode Drink: The Outlander Fairy Pool Cocktail   Ingredients 2 oz. Tequila 1 oz. Blue Curacao 1 oz. Triple Sec Juice of 1/2 lime use other half for garnish 4 oz. Lemon Lime Soda Salt or Sugar Ice   Instructions  Add tequila, blue curacao, triple sec, and lime juice to a drink shaker and shake lightly. Pour over a glass of ice rimmed with sugar or salt (you pick!) - This is where you have to be on good terms with the faire folk to get the one you want Top off with lemon lime soda and a lemon wedge.   Recipe From: SugarandSoul.co Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink: Whenever a rape is about to happen Take a shot when a rape does a happen Whenever you get wet for Jamie or Claire Take a drink every time Jamie calls Claire Sassanach Take two drinks if and when Jamie ever calls her Claire Whenever Claire heals someone Take a drink anytime you ask yourself “Could I survive in this time period?” Finish your drink when you come to the inevitable conclusion that you won’t Covid Comfort Jordan:WeCrashed the TV Show Emily: Wordle, Nerdle, Heardle, Worldle, Framed   A Novel Adaptation was created by Emily Eppley and Jordan Redwine. See more details at www.anoveladaptation.com and see what’s coming up next to read along with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads to join the conversation. Our artwork is by Kit Bernal. Our music is “Harlequin” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.
May 30, 2022
1 hr 18 min
66 - Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
In this discussion we end up pondering the questions - Is it possible to use the same storyline from book to movie but miss the point completely? AND did the makers of this movie even read the book? Join us as we discuss a surprise favorite book and lament the tragedy that is its adaptation.    Episode Drink: The Demosthenes 2 parts - X-rated  fusion liqueur 1 part - Cherry vodka 1/2 part - Grenadine   Instructions Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake. Drain into a cocktail glass   Recipe From: TheDrunkenMoogle.com    Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink: Whenever somebody insults Ender Whenever Ender has a battle In the book, take a sip every time you realize that this book was written in the 80s and you marvel at how Card guessed we would use the internets for social media Take a drink whenever you think Ender may have killed someone Knock it back when that kill is confirmed.    Take a shot whenever a relationship with Ender is undercut in the movie   COVID Comforts  Jordan : The Girl From Plainville Emily : Pokemon GO   A Novel Adaptation was created by Emily Eppley and Jordan Redwine. See more details at www.anoveladaptation.com and see what’s coming up next to read along with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads to join the conversation. Our artwork is by Kit Bernal. Our music is “Harlequin” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.
May 19, 2022
1 hr 3 min
65 - Murder On The Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Whodunnit? Who gave this movie a mediocre score? Was it Jordan? She’s known to be a lover of mystery novels and could she not bear to see her beloved tarnished on the big screen? Or was it Emily? Bored by the thought of puzzling out a riddle and craving a different kind of storytelling? The answer, much like the book’s ending, may surprise you.   Episode Drink: Death From Above   1 oz Lemon Hart 151 rum ¾ oz Scarlet Ibis rum ¾ oz Cruzan Black Strap rum 1 tsp Lustau East India Solera Sherry 1 tsp cane sugar syrup 1 dash angostura bitters 2 dashes orange bitters   Stir all ingredients over ice, strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with a lemon and orange twist.   Recipe From: From Death & Co. Book   Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink every time: Poirot repeats Casetti’s story Every time Poirot asks a lady what color her robe is Whenever Poirot references the handkerchief Every time Poirot offers someone a cigarette Down your drink when you make a guess and then find out you’re wrong.  Then down your drink again when technically your guess was correct.   COVID Comforts  Jordan: The Dropout on Hulu Emily: A Quiet Place   A Novel Adaptation was created by Emily Eppley and Jordan Redwine. See more details at www.anoveladaptation.com and see what’s coming up next to read along with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads to join the conversation. Our artwork is by Kit Bernal. Our music is “Harlequin” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.
May 2, 2022
50 min
64 - The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
Can anyone do magical realism correctly? We’re asking the tough questions for this movie and we have glowing reviews for our author. No one can possibly top our patron Voldemort. Thanks again for choosing this dumpster fire!   Episode Drink: Spicy Jalapeno Margarita 1.5 oz Patrón Silver infused with jalapeño* .5 oz Flavor puree (blood orange, mango or fresh beet) 3 oz Lime juice + Salt rim + Lime wedge and sliced jalapeño for garnish   METHOD Combine all ingredients over ice in a shaker. Shake and strain into a salt rimmed double old fashioned glass. *Patrón Silver infused with jalapeño:   Add 2 whole jalapeños cut down the middle and deseeded into 1 bottle of Patrón Silver. Let rest for 12 hours.   Recipe From: PatronTequila.com Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink every time:  Estaban is awful and you hate him all over again Blanca deserved better Clara has a premonition Every time you have to google something about this era   Down your drink when you realize that you just saw 2 naked kids on the screen. Like…what?  Covid Comforts Jordan : Cyrano Emily : Dungeons & Daddies A Novel Adaptation was created by Emily Eppley and Jordan Redwine. See more details at www.anoveladaptation.com and see what’s coming up next to read along with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads to join the conversation. Our artwork is by Kit Bernal. Our music is “Harlequin” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.
Apr 18, 2022
1 hr 1 min
63 - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Let’s talk about motherhood. Ya know just a light conversation that doesn’t make anyone uncomfortable. And while we’re at it let’s sprinkle in some details about racism, classism, and the problems with performative woke-ness. It’s all very casual.    Episode Drink: Your Favorite Wine  But only 4 oz of it   Our Drinking Game for this Story  Take a drink anytime: Elena is “oopsie” racist Whenever is Mia is being elusive Every time Lexie/Moody/Trip is an utter shit Whenever Izzy makes a real point Whenever Elena sets a double standard for Izzie   COVID Comforts: Jordan: Veronica Mars Em: Rein on Netflix   A Novel Adaptation was created by Emily Eppley and Jordan Redwine. See more details at www.anoveladaptation.com and see what’s coming up next to read along with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads to join the conversation. Our artwork is by Kit Bernal. Our music is “Harlequin” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.
Apr 5, 2022
1 hr 21 min
62 - The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
A theatrical adaptation of the novel was presented at Seattle's Book-It Repertory Theatre in 2007.[13][14] The novel has also been adapted for the theater in a version written by Caridad Svich, which was commissioned by Repertorio Espanol in New York City. That adaptation premiered in 2009 and received the HOLA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Playwriting from the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors. Unlike the film and the previous adaptation, this version was written and performed in Spanish and has been staged in Latin American countries such as Chile and Costa Rica.[15] Svich also wrote an English language version of the play which won the 2011 American Theatre Critics Association Primus Prize for its production at Denver Center Theatre Company in 2010.[16] On May 23, 2018, it was announced that Hulu was developing a television series adaptation of the novel with production company FilmNation Entertainment. Allende is expected to serve as an executive producer on the project.[17] On October 19, 2021, it was announced that Eva Longoria would star in the project.[18]
Mar 21, 2022
59 min
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