📖✨ In this episode of Book Watch, we’re diving into the plot breakdown of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and its two screen adaptations—the 2010 movie (The Lightning Thief) and the 2023 Disney+ series (Percy Jackson and the Olympians). How well did each version capture the heart of the book? What changes worked—and which ones missed the mark?

💡 In Part 2, we’ll explore:
✅ Plot changes from page to screen
✅ Major omissions, additions, and rearranged storylines
✅ How well each adaptation stayed true to the book’s themes of identity, loyalty, and fate

Join hosts Sarah-Daye and guest Jordyn Carrido as they break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether these adaptations do Rick Riordan’s beloved book justice. 🎬📚

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📖⚡ In this episode of Book Watch, we’re diving into the casting choices for Percy Jackson & the Olympians—both the 2010 movie and the 2023 Disney+ series. How well did each adaptation bring our favorite demigods to life? Did the casting choices reflect the heart of Rick Riordan’s beloved books?

💡 In Part 1, we’ll explore:
✅ The highs and lows of Logan Lerman vs. Walker Scobell as Percy
✅ Annabeth, Grover, and the gods—what worked, what didn’t
✅ How age-appropriate casting made a difference

Whether you grew up with Camp Half-Blood or you’re just arriving with the new series, this episode is for you!

📖✨ In this episode of Book Watch, we’re diving back into Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and its two beloved screen adaptations: the 1995 BBC miniseries and the 2005 feature film. How well did the movies capture the twists, turns, and tension of Austen’s iconic plot?

💡 In Part 2, we’ll explore:
✅ Key plot points and how each adaptation handled them
✅ Memorable scenes—from disastrous proposals to dramatic confessions
✅ What worked, what fell flat, and what surprised us
✅ Our favorite changes (and what we wish they’d left alone)

🎬 Whether you're team Firth or team Macfadyen, join us as we unpack how each version brings Austen’s story to life on screen.