I’m joined once again by my friend, writer, podcaster, and self-proclaimed Colleen Hoover expert Laura Max Rose for a conversation that’s part literary therapy session, part red carpet roast, and part adaptation wish list. We dig into the controversies, casting choices, and unexpected emotions that came with the It Ends With Us adaptation—Laura’s seen it six times, so she’s got notes—and talk about what works (and what doesn’t) when a beloved book becomes a movie.

We also dive into the upcoming adaptations of Verity, Regretting You, and Reminders of Him, plus buzzy projects like Wuthering Heights (yes, with Margot Robbie and a gold-toothed Jacob Elordi), Forever by Judy Blume, and The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. If you’ve got feelings about casting choices, this one’s for you.

One of my favorite lines from this episode:

“I don't think Lily was cast correctly... but I still saw the movie six times.” – Laura Max Rose

Let us know what you think—especially if you have strong opinions about Anne Hathaway playing Verity.

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00:00 Astrological Beginnings and New Year Reflections 03:10 Colleen Hoover: Adaptations and Emotional Connections 06:18 The Essence of Adaptations: Book vs. Movie 09:20 Upcoming Adaptations: Verity and Casting Choices 12:22 Exploring Regretting You and Reminders of Him 18:03 The Anticipation of Book Adaptations 21:09 Colleen Hoover's Involvement in Film Adaptations 24:12 The Fallout from 'It Ends With Us' 26:58 Exploring Wuthering Heights Remake 29:57 Judy Blume's Impact and Modern Adaptations 33:04 The Housemaid: A Thrilling Adaptation 36:00 Emily Henry's Cinematic Universe 38:52 Carly Fortune's Every Summer After 43:23 The Golden Age of Book Adaptations 47:18 Beloved Adaptations: A Deep Dive 51:42 Timeless Classics and Their Modern Takes 55:40 Books That Should Be Adapted 58:13 Controversial Adaptations and Their Impact