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When the Book is Better than the Movie

It’s Lit! is a series of smart, funny video essays about our favorite books and why we love to read. Hosted by Lindsay Ellis and Princess Weekes, the series delves into topics like the evolution of YA, how science fiction mirrors our own anxieties, and why the book is sometimes just a _bit_ better than the movie.

When the Book is Better than the Movie

Season 1 Episode 1 | 5m 29s | CC

Which is better, the book or the movie? Explore the question with Lindsay Ellis in It’s Lit! from PBS Digital Studios,

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