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Read the Book, Watch the Movie (US)
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items 99.9% of the time the book is better than the movie. Before grabbing some popcorn and turning on the TV, turn some pages instead! Some solid shows to watch after reading as well.
“The first rule of fight club is we don't talk about fight club." 😉
Fight Club: A Novel by Chuck Palahniuk
I found this book far exceeded the movie. The dialog was top notch and not all of it made it to the big screen!
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Before Matt Damon played Dr. Mark Watney, this character came to life in the book by Andy Weir!
The Martian by Andy Weir
Grief, heartbreak, and hope. One of Colleen Hoover's best. IMO.
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
I can honestly say if I had not read this book first, the movie would have been somewhat confusing and a little too vague. However, don't get me wrong, I did enjoy watching it…just not as much as I enjoyed reading the book.
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
I own the box set. Are these “kid's books”? Yes. Is it worth reading as an adult? Also yes. Read them, watch the movie. All worth your time! :)
The Chronicles of Narnia Box Set by C.S. Lewis
This book has romance, war, and a surprising plot twist. No spoilers here though. Ian McEwan wrote a gripping novel and the movie is worth the watch. James McAvoy puts off an excellent performance. I feel like I need to re-read and re-watch both.
Atonement by Ian McEwan
The books are long and detailed. Tolkien creates a beautiful intricate world. The movies, also long and beautifully intricate.
J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings: The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King
I didn't want to put this book down. Post-apocalyptic world and the journey of a father and son.
The Road by Cormac McMarthy
This was another good one by Colleen Hoover. An unbelieve but believeable plot. I did enjoy the movie as well so…read the book and watch the movie :)
Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
What a read this one. A cautionary tale of where we could be headed, yet no one seems to heed. I read this long before the television show existed and definitley preferred the book far more! Read it, take notice.
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
This can be read alone or as the sequel to The Handmaid's tale. Either way, don't skip it. It is another cautionary tale in the dystopian world Margaret Atwood created but again one that is not to far from reality. I honestly haven't seen the show ye...
The Testaments: The Sequel to The Handmaid's Tale by Maragaret Atwood
A summer romance divided by class and war only to resurface at a later date. Intense love in the book brought to life by Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. Worth reading and watching.
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
Cheryl Strayed wrote this memoir about her solo hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. You can connect with her as she reveals personal struggles with grief, addiction, and discovers herself. The writing is engaging as you travel with her along the trail. ...
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
I guarentee if you watch this with someone who loved this book, they will pause it - repeatedly - throughout the movie to tell you what the movie left out or what they changed. Wild read about a dystopian existence.
The Hunger Games (Hunger Games Series Book 1) by Suzanne Collins
Book two of The Hunger Games Trilogy and if you have read the first book you know you must read the second (and the third). It is incredible the story Suzanne Collins has created and both the book and movie keeps you on edge.
Catching Fire (Hunger Games Series Book #2) by Suzanne Collins
The final book of the triology and it will cause a variety of emotions. 😬Chances are you will want to re-read the series again.
Mockingjay (Hunger Games Series Book #3) by Suzanne Collins
A prequel to The Hunger Games. This gives the reader a glimpse into the past and see how Cornelius Snow ended up on the path he did. The movie was fairly solid as well. In my opinion anyways.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel) by Suzanne Collins
This movie will be in theatres November 20th, 2026 so at the time of this writing you still have time to read this book before seeing it in theatres. If it is like any of the other movies, you won't want to miss it. BUT you will want to read this boo...
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Look at these beautiful books. They are so asthetically pleasing and yet contain so much death in their pages. Maybe they will sell a 5 movie box set too!
Hunger Games 5-Book Box Set (Deluxe Edition) (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Sunrise on the Reaping) by Suzanne Collins