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Books made into movies 🍿
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items 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 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 d...
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
Emotional, heartfelt and authentic! Definitely worth reading and watching
Five Feet Apart
A classic novel that everyone should read!
Little Women: Illustrations by Marjolein Bastin|Hardcover
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
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
Teen romance with a deep emotional core. It’s about love, yes - 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: A Novel
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: A Novel
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
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
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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