Maude’s Book Club
Maude’s Book Club
‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ review
‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ is a devastating look into mental health and how to love your partner. The series is a departure from the lighthearted raunchy ‘Bridgerton’ that we are used to. It shows Queen Charlotte and King George working with each other to build the life that they want.
How ‘Peter Pan’ by J.M. Barrie is Actually Wendy’s Coming-of-Age Story
‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ is another Disney live-action adaptation that has changed the story of the original animated feature. In J.M. Barrie’s novel, it appears that the focus was more on Wendy’s coming-of-age story and that’s what David Lowery explores in this adaptation.
The ‘Dead Ringers’ Series Adaptation That Combines Projects that came before
‘Dead Ringers’ (2023) is the second adaptation of Bari Wood’s novel ‘Twins: Dead Ringers’. The gender swap of the twin gynecologists made for a more interesting narrative when discussing infertility and pregnancies.
Judy Blume's Love Letter to Her Pre-Teen Self and the Perfect Movie Adaptation
When Judy Blume began to write about her childhood, she didn’t realize how many young girls would connect with her. ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret is a beautiful coming-of-age book and one of the best feature adaptations of 2023.
The Complexities of Giving Advice Through Cheryl Strayed’s Tiny Beautiful Things
Giving advice can be difficult, but for Cheryl Strayed it came easy. After being an advice columnist using the pseudonym, ‘Dear Sugar’, she compiled the letters she received and her responses into a novel. This book and television series is a reminder that sharing stories is important.
How ‘Six of Crows’ is Integrated into ‘Shadow & Bone’
The ‘Six of Crows’ fully formed in ‘Shadow and Bone’ season two. Now, after the success of the season, it’s entirely possible that the ‘Six of Crows’ spinoff will happen for Netflix.
‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Series Review
There can be times when loneliness can affect many aspects of our lives. Some can feel lonely surrounded by others, some feel lonely but find it comforting, and others are constantly seeking something to fill their emptiness.
Comparing ‘Knock at the Cabin’ to ‘The Cabin at the End of the World’ by Paul Tremblay
What could go wrong when you travel to a serene, secluded cabin in the woods? Author Paul Tremblay sends a small family into a frenzy when strangers comecome knocking on their front door to tell them that the apocalypse is upon them and they were chosen to make a critical decision.
Comparing ‘The Witching Hour’ by Anne Rice to ‘The Mayfair Witches’
Anne Rice is known for her supernatural tales and ‘The Witching Hour’ will pull you into the world she created. The series on AMC Plus, ‘The Mayfair Witches’ doesn’t do the same, but it does explore a woman’s right to choose and hold the power within her.
‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Series Timeline
‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a heartbreaking love story between three people and the hectic life of rockstars. The 10 episodes in the series explore the relationships between band members and how they navigate fame.
8 Books To Read If You Like ‘Lockwood & Co’
Netflix has gone the route of another adaptation that has a niche group of book readers. Jonathan Stroud’s Lockwood and Co consists of five books…
January Book Preview: ‘Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow’ by Gabrielle Zevin
Happy 2023 everyone! Welcome to a brand new year with Maude Garrett and the Geek Bomb community. This year will…
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