🪄✨The magic in Practical Magic is much different from book to screen. Somehow they both work for the stories they tell. 📚🎥 Let's talk about it! Listen to our episode and let us know which parts you felt the magic! ⬇️ #booksky #booktok #filmsky #movies #witchsky #spooky #bookish #witchy #vibes

💙📚 Hannibal dives deep into the mind of one of fiction’s most fascinating monsters, giving us an intimate look at his brilliance, darkness, and haunting past—especially the chilling story of his sister, Mischa.

🎶We love a good soundtrack & Practical Magic's film score is top tier if you ask us. This one definitely goes on our list of favorites!📋 Join us in our latest episode as we discuss the music, the magic, and the fun. Now available on your favorite podcast platform!🎧 #booksky #filmsky #books #movies

🎬 Adaptations We Finished and the Ones That Finished Us. 💀💞 Some stories stick with you because you loved them—and others because they wrecked you. 😭 Which ones finished you? 🎧 #booksky #filmsky #booktok #movies #wrecked #finished

💙 Lindsey had never watched or read Practical Magic before. 🎥 Keri had seen the movie but not read the book. 📚🎬 This was a reread and rewatch for Crystal. These three perspectives made for three very different experiences and one great conversation! Go listen now! #books #movies #witchtok

🕯️💫 There’s a little witch in all of us and this week, Crystal takes us into the enchanting world of Practical Magic—where sisterhood, spells, and small-town gossip mix with love, loss, and a touch of moonlight. 🌙 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 💙📚 #books #movies #filmsky #witchsky

🍁Is it even Fall if you haven't watched Practical Magic? A little cozy, a little spooky, and a little magic make this title an Autumnal classic! ✨ Join us tomorrow while we introduce Lindsey to the Owens Sisters & discuss the differences between the novel & movie. 🎬 💙📚 #books #movies #witches

📞 Here’s what we covered this week! In our latest episode, we talk about The Black Phone—Joe Hill’s eerie short story and its movie adaptation. We break down what each version does best, & why Ethan Hawke’s performance gave us chills. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #booksky #filmsky #movies #horror #spooky #ghosts

📞 Ever wonder what inspired The Black Phone? From Joe Hill’s real-life childhood fear to that terrifying mask designed by a horror legend, we’re breaking down 5 behind-the-scenes facts you might not know. 👁️💀 🧵 1/6 #booksky #filmsky #horror #blackphone #spooky #funfacts #trivia

The chaos continues in our latest episode of Based on a Book as we tackle The Black Phone—jump scares, ghost kids, and strong opinions included. 📞 🎃 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and tell us whose horror taste you trust most! 😈 #booksky #filmsky #movies #podcast #clip

Keri went to see Black Phone 2 and she loved it! Check the Alt text of the image for the full review! @readingsalt.bsky.social #booksky #filmsky #horror #scary #movies #ethanhawke #spookymonth

🤦‍♀️ @superlindz.bsky.social couldn't help herself. And we love her for it. Our latest episode covering Joe Hill's The Black Phone dropped yesterday. Go listen to it, or literally any of our episodes, for an abundance of personality from all our hosts! 🎙️ #books #booksky #podcast #filmsky #dadjokes

Ethan Hawke seriously brought the creep-factor to his portrayal of The Grabber. The character that was weirdly scary in the short story became sinister & terrifying on screen. 🎥🎬 Listen to our The Black Phone episode then hit up our socials to join the conversation! 📞 ⬇️ #horror #books #movies 💙📚🩸👻

📞 The phone is ringing… will you answer? This week we’re diving into The Black Phone—Joe Hill’s chilling short story & its terrifying film adaptation. From eerie calls from beyond to a masked killer who haunts our nightmares, this story proves that sometimes the dead do reach out. 👻 #books #movies

📞 The Black Phone definitely brings the creepy into Spooky Month! Lindsey's October pick drops tomorrow & we can't wait to talk about all the chills, thrills, & spine tingly suspense in Joe Hill's short story & Scott Derrickson's #movie adaptation. Don't miss this one! 🔔 #booksky #filmsky #scary

Step into the forest—but be warned, The Watchers are waiting. 🌲 Our latest BOAB Book Reviews explor A.M. Shine’s mysterious tale of folklore, survival, & unseen forces. 🎧 Tune in to hear our thoughts on the book, the world, and the watchers themselves—now streaming wherever you listen! 💙📚 #books

💙📚 In our latest Based on a Book episode we step beyond the trees & into the myths that may have inspired The Watchers. Do you know the difference between the fae, fairies, & changelings? Some stories warn us not to wander into the woods. Others whisper that the woods are watching back. #filmsky

👁️ Have you listened to @basedonabook.bsky.social Watchers episode yet? 🌲✨ Before we move on to The Black Phone, make sure you’ve joined Keri in unraveling the eerie mystery of A.M. Shine’s The Watchers! #booksky💙📚 #thewatchers #filmsky #spookyseason #horror YouTube link: youtu.be/XQkKzsTnFDQ?...

🧼 From Keri's 80 step skincare routine to Lindsey's existential contemplations, The Watchers would have their work cut out with the ladies of Based on a Book. 🧐 What part of your day would be the hardest thing for The Watchers to replicate? Listen to our episode & join in the conversation! ⬇️ 💙📚 🎬🎥

🎥 Sometimes a story works better with visuals. The three of us weren't thrilled by the suspense and twists when reading Thte Watchers. We were willing to give the movie a chance, though! Go listen to our full episode now to find out if we think it delivered!🎙️ #booksky #filmsky #movies

💃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. 🎧 #booksky #filmsky

👁️✨ 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

🪟🫣 Tomorrow we discuss Ishana Night Shyamalan's directorial debut, The Watchers, based on the book by A.M. Shine. Set your notifications now to find out what we loved, what we hated, and whether or not we think we'll be driving through the forests any time soon! 🚗 #booksky #filmsky #movies

💙📚 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.

🩸🔪 Step into the twisted mind of a killer and the man hunting him. 💙📚 #reddragon #hannibal #psychologicalhorror #thriller #booktoscreen #bookreview #creepyreads #horrorcommunity

✨ November’s lineup is here, & we’re picking up where we left off! We’re diving back into three unforgettable series! From dystopian battles to multiverse adventures & dark romance twists, November is packed with sequels worth sinking your teeth into. 🖤 #booksky #books #bookclub #movies

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

🦇 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! 🎙️ 💙📚 🎬🎥

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! 💙📚 🎬🎥

🧛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! 🩸 💙📚🎬🎥

✨🧛 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! 💙📚🎬🎥

🦇✨ 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

🎃✨ 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

🚶‍♂️📖 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. 🎙️ #booksky #movies

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

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! youtu.be/pJYKE5hfPoo?... #booksky💙📚 #thelongwalk

Our episode of The Life of Chuck is now available wherever you find your podcast. Go watch this movie, then tell us what you thought. Trust us. You don’t want to miss it! #booksky #filmsky #movies #stephenking

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

💙📚 @stephenking.bsky.social The Long Walk is brutal, haunting, and unforgettable.

🚶‍♂️🚶💀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! 🔔

🙈 All three hosts share their thoughts on this eerie short story—from creepy cursed objects to unsettling family dynamics. Check out our reviews and let us know what you thought of this one! 👀 💙📚🩸

Let’s celebrate! What’s your favorite Stephen King story? #booksky #filmsky #horror #authors #writer

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

We don't know who is more creative, Stephen King for all these creepy stories, or Oz Perkins for the incredible unaliving scenes in The Monkey. Either way we have a lot to say about it. Check out our latest episode & let's talk about all the Final Destination-esque moments in this movie! #filmsky

🐒 From Annabelle to Chucky to Hugo, toys have been nightmare fuel for generations. Stephen King definitely dialed in the creep factor with The Monkey! 🎙️ Tune in and find out why book and this movie left us side-eyeing every doll and wind up toy we come across. 👀 #booksky #filmsky #horror #haunted

📱✨ Mr. Harrigan’s Phone—we all picked up this call. For September’s Stephen King month, all three hosts are weighing in on the chilling short story. Check out our reviews and tell us: book, movie, or both? #booksky #filmsky

🎬🎥The Monkey had our brains buffering. Who knew a cursed toy would make us think so hard. There's still time for you though! Go read the short story and watch the movie, then join us tomorrow and see if you can help us figure out who turned the key. 💙📚

💙📚The Life of Chuck might be one of King’s most emotional & thought-provoking stories. 🎙️ Want more? Crystal hosts our full episode on The Life of Chuck, where we break down the story & its adaptation potential. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧🎬🎥

💙📚 This short story dives into the dark side of ambition, writer’s block, and what you’d give up to make your dream a reality. Creepy, unsettling, and so very King. 👑 #bookreview #stephenking #horrorreads #spookyseason #basedonabook #readingcommunity

🎙️Nick Offerman narrates The Life of Chuck & adds a level of storytelling we think was perfect for this film. What do you think? Does having a film narrated enhance the experience?💙📚 For our thoughts on The Life of Chuck & other Stephen King adaptations, check out our episodes! 🎧 #filmsky #movies