My Book-to-Screen TBR
I often prioritise books because I want to watch adaptations of them. I've recently finished reading Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, and am currently watching the BBC adaptation, and I've just started Little Women, because I have plans to watch Greta Gerwig's adaptation later this week.
So it seemed like a good time to think about the 10 books at the top of my to-read list because I want to watch their adaptations after I've read them:
1. The Pale Horse
This is at the top of my list, because Sarah Phelps' BBC adaptation has already started! I'm not entirely sure which Agatha Christie novels I read when I was younger, but I don't remember this one.
2. David Copperfield
I'm not normally a fan of Dickens, but the trailer for the film adaptation starring Dev Patel looks fantastic.
3. Normal People
I've heard so many good things about this one, and the upcoming BBC adaptation has convinced me it's finally time to read it.
4. Fingersmith
This is one I already own, so I have no excuse. The book sounds fantastic, and the film it inspired (The Handmaiden) looks exquisite.
5. Sense and Sensibility
I have a vague recollection of trying this one and deciding it wasn't for me, but I've decided to persevere and reward myself with the Emma Thompson adaptation.
6. We Need to Talk About Kevin
I really enjoyed The Mandibles: A Family, 2029–2047, and the film adaptation of this one by the same author looks superb.
7. Carrie
I want to read more Stephen King, and this one sounds especially good. The only question is which film to watch - the original or the remake?
8. Revolutionary Road
It was the film that first caught my eye, but when I looked into the book it's based on I found some very persuasive reviews.
9. The Talented Mr. Ripley
I've wanted to read Patricia Highsmith for too long, and this one seems as good a place to start as any, especially since the film also looks excellent.
10. Misery
Another Stephen King with a film adaptation that looks as good as the book.
Do you like reading books before you watch the adaptations? Which books and adaptations are on your TBR?
So it seemed like a good time to think about the 10 books at the top of my to-read list because I want to watch their adaptations after I've read them:
1. The Pale Horse
This is at the top of my list, because Sarah Phelps' BBC adaptation has already started! I'm not entirely sure which Agatha Christie novels I read when I was younger, but I don't remember this one.
2. David Copperfield
I'm not normally a fan of Dickens, but the trailer for the film adaptation starring Dev Patel looks fantastic.
3. Normal People
I've heard so many good things about this one, and the upcoming BBC adaptation has convinced me it's finally time to read it.
4. Fingersmith
This is one I already own, so I have no excuse. The book sounds fantastic, and the film it inspired (The Handmaiden) looks exquisite.
5. Sense and Sensibility
I have a vague recollection of trying this one and deciding it wasn't for me, but I've decided to persevere and reward myself with the Emma Thompson adaptation.
6. We Need to Talk About Kevin
I really enjoyed The Mandibles: A Family, 2029–2047, and the film adaptation of this one by the same author looks superb.
7. Carrie
I want to read more Stephen King, and this one sounds especially good. The only question is which film to watch - the original or the remake?
8. Revolutionary Road
It was the film that first caught my eye, but when I looked into the book it's based on I found some very persuasive reviews.
9. The Talented Mr. Ripley
I've wanted to read Patricia Highsmith for too long, and this one seems as good a place to start as any, especially since the film also looks excellent.
10. Misery
Another Stephen King with a film adaptation that looks as good as the book.
Do you like reading books before you watch the adaptations? Which books and adaptations are on your TBR?
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