Episode 443- But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition
About this episode
The episode features an interview with author Kristen Lopez discussing her book on romance adaptations.
In this episode I spoke with author Kristen Lopez about her latest book "But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition". What makes a good love story endure? Is it the courtship? The obstacles along the way? The happy endings (or in some cases, heartbreaking conclusions)? Author Kristen Lopez explores 40 beloved screen adaptations of the book world's great romances to reveal what makes these works resonate across decades. Out on July 28, 2026
People in this episode
Guest: Kristen Lopez
Topics covered
- romance
- literature
- film adaptations
- storytelling
- love stories
Keywords
- romance
- book adaptations
- Kristen Lopez
- love stories
- screen adaptations
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Books & works: But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition
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