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Greetings and Happy August,Reader,

Rather than start with the obligatory Greek chorus refrain of “Where does the time go?” I’ll dive right in, as I always do the first week of the month, and start a conversation.

Or, in this case, stir the shit pot. 🥄 💩 🍯

What is the order of operations for you: Book, then movie? Movie, then book? Or does it matter?

I took a super scientific poll on this topic a few years ago. Okay, it was a Facebook post, but holy bananas, I got close to 200 comments on that thing, and people get LIT UP on this topic.

The overwhelming majority — I’d say 80% say they read the book first. And they are adamant that this is the only way to do it.

I’m not much of a movie person. While I enjoy them, I prefer to read. I do enjoy the occasional Netflix binge, but honestly, my TV only gets turned on about once a month—usually when my other half comes over.

Also, I find it hard to keep up with so many movies and television series based on books now.

So, while I endeavor to read the book first, I’ll likely just take what I can get.

The only real exception I made was for The Perfect Couple, based on Elin Hilderbrand’s book. I read the book first, then my bestie Lisa and I watched the series in our signature “together, but apart” way. We each cozied up in our own living rooms one rainy weekend and binge-watched it from a distance for no other reason than we could.

Back to you: what’s your preference? Book first, or movie? Or does it matter?

Hit reply and let me know.

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Best,

P.S. At the start of each month, I love to kick things off with a conversation starter. If there’s a topic you’d like me to tackle or share my thoughts on, just hit reply and let me know!