July Challenge - Book made into a Movie

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Why has nobody mentioned the obvious, yet?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

There are so many of them, aren't there Liam!

[Mish]

Far too many. I just found another one to add to the list - Lord of the Flies

[KJ]

My book for this challenge will be either Great Expectations or Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens. I've been meaning to read another Dickens for ages as I absolutely loved Bleak House.

[Lee at ReadWriteWish]

I've decided to read The Descendants. I recently read Never Let Me Go and Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro and I'd recommend both.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lee wrote: "I've decided to read The Descendants. I recently read Never Let Me Go and Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro and I'd recommend both."

The Descendants

Never Let Me Go
The Remains of the Day

[Kelly]

I haven't made my decision yet but there are a few I could choose from. This ofcourse comes down to time in between assignments and report cards. I'm thinking either Harry Potter, the great Gatsby, Catching Fire,the first of the Sookie Stackhouse series or water for Elephants. So many. I hope I have time to do this challenge :)

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

I guess it won't count that I read World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War in June instead of July :(((

[Mish]

Lit Bug wrote: "I guess it won't count that I read World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War in June instead of July :((("

Do you have another book on your shelf that fits the challenge?

[Mish]

Kelly wrote: "I haven't made my decision yet but there are a few I could choose from. This ofcourse comes down to time in between assignments and report cards. I'm thinking either Harry Potter, the great Gatsby,..."

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, The Great Gatsby, Catching FireDead Until Dark, Water for Elephants


Good choices there. I really liked Water for Elephants

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lit Bug wrote: "I guess it won't count that I read World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War in June instead of July :((("

It just gives you a good excuse to find another one;)

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

Mish wrote: "Lit Bug wrote: "I guess it won't count that I read World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War in June instead of July :((("

Do you have another book on your shelf that fits the challenge?"

I don't know, but I'll sure find one! I read haphazardly, without planning on what to take up next. I'll surely find a new title :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lit Bug wrote: "Mish wrote: "Lit Bug wrote: "I guess it won't count that I read World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War in June instead of July :((("

Do you have another book on your shelf that fits the ch..."

Try Water for Elephants Lit Bug:)

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

I TBRed it immediately when I saw it posted here - but I'm not sure if I can get it soon. I'm keen on it, it sounds so very interesting!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lit Bug wrote: "I TBRed it immediately when I saw it posted here - but I'm not sure if I can get it soon. I'm keen on it, it sounds so very interesting!!!"

I really enjoyed it:)

[Kelly]

So I think I have made up my mind....
I think I will read this week and then next week I can read for the challenge.....

I am really looking forward to this :)
I really enjoyed the movie for Water for Elephants so I am really looking forward to reading the book.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kelly wrote: "So I think I have made up my mind....
I think I will read this week and then next week I can read for the challenge.....

I a..."

It's an excellent book Kelly! You have a couple of good choices there:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "I still haven't chosen! But I also haven't finished the other books i am reading"

You still have time Ashleigh:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "I know. I'd rather read my first choice on my list but I need to get it still"

Good luck:)

[Michelle]

I think I might use this challenge as an excuse to finally read as I've had it on my shelves forever and haven't actually even seen the movie either.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Michelle wrote: "I think I might use this challenge as an excuse to finally read as I've had it on my shelves forever and haven't actually even seen the movie either."

I read Green Mile during high school, it's quite good. Film is great, too.

[Mish]

Liam wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I think I might use this challenge as an excuse to finally read as I've had it on my shelves forever and haven't actually even seen the movie eit..."

Ditto. The film was lovely.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Oh I might actually read John Dies at the End for this instead of my winter challenge.

[Kadi]

I'm in. To start with I might go with as its on my TRL already. But there are so many to choose from. I think it will be fun

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

Kadi wrote: "I'm in. To start with I might go with as its on my TRL already. But there are so many to choose from. I think it will be fun"

This one's really, really interesting and riveting!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Not long now until we can start July's challenge everyone!!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I still have to finish Winter's Tale It is a very odd book. But enjoyable. I think.

[Michele]

I will read by Hubert Selby Jr. - it's been on my tbr list for a while now

[Donna R]

I plan to make this an 'Anthony Quinn' season - Zorba is my book clubs final classic choice and perhaps I'll get to Guns as well.
Zorba the Greek ★★★
The Guns Of Navarone ★★★★

[Donna R]

For anyone into Mythical Fantasy, a remake of The Last Unicorn is underway for release in '15.
The Last Unicorn

[Meagan]

I haven't tried one of these challenges before, but I will probably have a crack at The English Patient.I have already read The Great Gatsby just recently(which I loved).





Some suggestions in our AR thread:

Movies & TV Series


Also a list of some books to be made i..."

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Meagan wrote: "I haven't tried one of these challenges before, but I will probably have a crack at The English Patient.I have already read The Great Gatsby just recently(which I loved)..."

The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje

[Blue Eyed Vixen]

Been meaning to read Shutter Island . I've already seen the movie but I'm keen to read it too.

[Sharon]

Not long until this challenge starts I'm looking forward to it seeing as this is my first challenge :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

26 hours to be exact Sharon;)

[Sharon]

Oh goodie sounds even sooner now :) Doesn't take much to excite me lol

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Still got 200 pages of Winter's Tale to go before I can start anything else. It is actually getting really good (having read 500 pages already)

[Sharon]

Glad your enjoying it Phrynne but you better get a wriggle on :)

[Claire Louisa]

Has anyone read or seen Cloud Atlas? I am trying to decide whether to read it or watch it first

[B the BookAddict]

Brenda, can we do a 're-read'?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Claire wrote: "Has anyone read or seen Cloud Atlas? I am trying to decide whether to read it or watch it first"

I read it and enjoyed some of it enormously and other parts not so much. The trailer for the movie looked too weird so I did not go to see that. It is such a strange book I think reading it first might help to understand the movie better.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette wrote: "Brenda, can we do a 're-read'?"

Yes that's fine Bette:) As long as it's a book to movie, that's all good!

[Amber]

If I can get from the library, I'll read it aloud to my daughter. I might also read a bit of Les Misérables but I doubt I will finish it in a month! I'm waiting on the rest of my Winter Challenge books from the library so once they arrive I'll read those, but none of them fit in with this challenge, a pity!

[Claire Louisa]

Phrynne wrote: "Claire wrote: "Has anyone read or seen Cloud Atlas? I am trying to decide whether to read it or watch it first"

I read it and enjoyed some of it enormously and other parts not so much. The trailer..."

Thanks for that, I might try hat, I know a couple of friends watched it and you definitely have to concerntrate

[B the BookAddict]

Some other ideas for this topic:
The World According to Garp by John Irving
The Life of David Gale by Dewey Gram
One True Thing by Anna Quindlen
Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence
and who could forget Henry And June. From the Unexpurgated Diary of Anaïs Nin by Anaïs Nin

[Trina]

Started my first for this challenge Beautiful Creatures. Hoping I can get through a YA book pretty quickly.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Trina wrote: "Started my first for this challenge Beautiful Creatures. Hoping I can get through a YA book pretty quickly."

I watched that movie on a plane last week and it was good. I will probably read the book now as well.

[Karine]

Will be reading City of Bones. Can't wait for the movie

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Tearing through John Dies at the End, forgot how much I loved this book.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Karine wrote: "Will be reading City of Bones. Can't wait for the movie"

City of Bones is a popular choice Karine:)

I notice you are a new member, welcome to the group, and great to have you join the challenge! If you'd like to introduce yourself here http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3... the other members love to say hi:)