Here is a list of books i’m sure you’ve heard about, that are made into movies. If you haven’t had the time to watch it or read it dive into it!
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Classics
Modern books
Classics
A classic that continues to resonate across generations with its powerful themes, vivid characters, and timeless moral lessons
To Kill a Mockingbird
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A portrait of the American Dream and its discontents. It’s a book that makes you think about the things we chase, why we chase them, and what it costs to believe in dreams that can’t come true
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
A classic novel that everyone should read!
Little Women
Multiple adaptations, i've watched the 2005 version starring Keira Knightley. I loved how Elizabeth's quick wit and independence were revolutionary in her time and remain refreshingly modern today.
Pride and Prejudice
A subtle, serious Austen story about class, values, and inner strength
Mansfield Park
Modern books
Emotional, heartfelt and authentic! Definitely worth reading and watching
Five Feet Apart
Perfect if you’re in the mood for a tearjerker that stays with you
Dear John
After finding a mysterious letter in a bottle, a journalist is drawn into a heartbreaking love story that proves some connections never truly fade
Message in a Bottle
One of my favourite movies! The book is more poetic and introspective, but the movie adds flair, tension and stronger visuals to the story
The Notebook
An amazing adaptation available on netflix! This book is next on my to read list.
The Last Letter from Your Lover
This book kept me off-balance with masterful plot twists and deeply flawed characters
Gone Girl: A Novel
I was amazed by Stephen Chbosky’s writing as it is both intimate and poetic, creating a voice in Charlie that feels achingly real. His perspective as a “wallflower”, someone who observes more than he participates, offers profound insights into the te...
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Teen romance with a deep emotional core. It’s about love, but also about life, death, legacy, and what it means to matter to someone, even briefly
The Fault in Our Stars
I loved how Paula Hawkins weaves a suspenseful and emotionally charged story through the eyes of three women - most prominently Rachel, a troubled, alcoholic commuter who becomes fixated on a couple she observes daily from the train
The Girl on the Train
Chilling and hooking. If you are a fan of true crime stories this one is definitely for you!
Zodiac: The Shocking True Story of the Hunt for the Nation's Most Elusive Serial Killer
If you’re into stories that mess with your head in the best way possible, Shutter Island is a must-read!
Shutter Island
Both the book and the film effectively capture the essence of a political conspiracy and the high stakes involved in exposing powerful figures
The Pelican Brief
I loved how the movie is largely faithful to the source material and remains true to the emotional core of Lehane's novel
Mystic River
You may find the early chapters slow, especially the elaborate setup at the Tallis estate, but McEwan's elegant, precise, and introspective prose will get you hooked. The film is visually sumptuous and emotionally intense!
Atonement
The book is split between captivity and the aftermath, giving weight to both the trauma and the challenge of recovery. Painful but deeply compassionate
Room
Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel adapted into a film starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, you'll love them!
It Ends with Us
I loved how the the novel provides a detailed portrayal of geisha life, giving me a glimpse into a world that is both foreign and fascinating
Memoirs of a Geisha: A Novel
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Relaxing, sunny, and easy to read
A Good Year
Known for its funny, ironic tone and “hilariously loopy” dialogue
About a Boy
Blending humanity, tragedy, and magical realism, this is a powerful tale about compassion, morality, and the weight of doing the right thing
The Green Mile
A powerful historical fiction novel set in 1960s Mississippi, following three women whose lives become intertwined as they expose the harsh realities of working as Black maids in white households
The Help
As love, loyalty, and survival collide, every character is forced to face impossible choices about life, sacrifice, and morality
My Sister's Keeper: A Novel
A gripping and deeply unsettling psychological drama told through a mother’s letters as she reflects on her son Kevin and the horrific school tragedy he commits
We Need to Talk About Kevin tie-in: A Novel
Fascinating true medical story
Awakenings
A sharp, intense legal thriller full of tension and unexpected turns
