If there are two things i do consistently, they are read and listen to podcasts. Which is why I love it when a book crosses over into the podcast realm. Yeah, like books that get made into movies, mini-series or TV shows – only better.
I can really only think of two examples where this has been done really well. In fact, i prefer the podcasts to the books!
- Freakonomics Radio based on the book of the same title.
- Happier with Gretchen Rubin, which I guess is based on Better Than Before but combines elements of all her books.
Are there other podcasts out there based on books? Which ones do you recommend?
52 books or bust 
Oh I LOVE the Happier podcast. I love the dynamic between Gretchen and Elizabeth. Not based on a book, but tell me you’ve listened to Serial!
Totally. I’m waiting for the next season to come out and it is killing me! I love Gretchen and Elizabeth too.
I loved both of these books, so I’m adding them to my podcast list now. Thanks for the recommendations! 🙂
Perfect podcasts! Gretchen & Elizabeth are so funny together. I’m also a sucker for the Slate Audiobook Club Podcast.