This week on the podcast we run through the fall's biggest book-to-screen adaptations. Get a preview of what we're excited to cover, what we're nervously anticipating, and the book/movie I simply refuse to engage with. Listen anywhere: itwasabookfirst.com/

The same wonderful man who added "Hello Gorgeous!" to the Welcome to Manhattan sign. This is why it's so important to elect LGBTQ+ officials.

Good morning, Simon

The video ends with the words “an olive tree grows in Gracie”, which NYC lit nerds will recognize as a nod to Betty Smith’s 1943 novel “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.” The Mayor sent a classy message to Netanyahu right as he speaks now while paying homage to classic NYC. Immaculate.

They need to sell these

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Packing up your apartment will really have you questioning every purchase you've ever made.

I just know he would have hated AI

At the point in a 10,000-word writing project where every edit threatens to upend the entire thing like the last move in a game of Jenga.

Nothing would make me happier than if you went to the Apple Podcasts app and rated IT WAS A BOOK FIRST 5 stars. A 10 second way to brighten someone else's day. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

Good afternoon, Simon and Charlotte

Everybody remaking the same shit over and over but nobody doing an Amelia Bedelia adaptation and that’s the problem!

She's working on her dissertation

I need to go on vacation specifically to read the new Marlon James novel.

I maintain that 284 pages is the perfect length for a book.

Everyone say "thank you" to Citrus/Maggie's mom for these iconic photos of her fresh from the groomer.