I always enjoy watching a movie based on book because i am interested in seeing how a story is interpreted visually! Here is a list of books iâm sure youâve heard about, that are made into movies - if you havenât had the time to watch it or read it d...
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A portrait of the American Dream and its discontents
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Emotional, heartfelt and authentic! Definitely worth reading and watching.
Five Feet Apart
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A classic novel that everyone should read!
Little Women: Illustrations by Marjolein Bastin|Hardcover
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One of my favourite movie and also a book!
The Notebook
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An amazing adaptation available on netflix! This book is next on my to read list.
The Last Letter from Your Lover
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This book kept me off-balance with masterful plot twists and deeply flawed characters
Gone Girl: A Novel
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I was amazed by Stephen Chboskyâs writing as it is both intimate and poetic, creating a voice in Charlie that feels achingly real. His perspective as a âwallflowerââsomeone who observes more than he participatesâoffers profound insights into the teen...
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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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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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
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Teen romance with a deep emotional core
The Fault in Our Stars
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I loved how Paula Hawkins weaves a suspenseful and emotionally charged story through the eyes of three womenâmost prominently Rachel, a troubled, alcoholic commuter who becomes fixated on a couple she observes daily from the train.
The Girl on the Train: A Novel
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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
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Brilliantly atmospheric psychological thriller that expertly blends noir mystery with deeply unsettling psychological suspense.
Shutter Island
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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
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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: A Novel
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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 a book by Ian McEwan and Claire Messud
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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 a book by Professor Emma Donoghue
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Colleen Hooverâs bestselling novel adapted into a film starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni- you'll love them!
It Ends with Us
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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.
