1. A book made into a movie you've already seen

[poshpenny]

Christy wrote: "Oh my goodness, if you have not yet seen/read it, I cannot recommend The Thin Man highly enough. Nick and Nora are such a delightful couple that going through a mystery with them twice is a pleasure, not a burden. Make yourself a martini (or seven) and watch it today!"

I *adore* The Thin Man. I want to be Myrna Loy when I grow up. Since I've already read it, I would love to read My Man Godfrey, my other favorite William Powell movie.

[Carrie]

I picked THE HOURS for this one...preparing to have my heart ripped out...😭

[Elizabeth]

I will be doing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

[Olivia]

Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race, finally found a spot this could fit in.

[Chrissy]

So I just recently learned that one of my all time favorite movies was based on a book. I have nine books written down as possibilities. If I can get my hands on a copy my number one choice is going to be The Neverending Story by Michael Ende. I still love that movie today.

[Desiree]

What Dreams May Come is one of my all time favorite movies. I found out it was a book and attempted to read it. I couldn’t get through the first few pages. I guess I will attempt it again and see what happens

[This Kooky Wildflower Loves a Little Tea and Books]

I'll probably read either Memoirs of a Geisha or Murder on the Orient Express since I already own both books. I haven't read them yet.

[Christy]

I've decided to count TV shows so I can finally read Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. I'm very excited!

[poshpenny]

Just be aware the new TV version of Dirk is very little like the one in the book. I like them both though.

[Ramona]

I’m considering Game of Thrones or The Walking Dead.

[Christy]

poshpenny wrote: "Just be aware the new TV version of Dirk is very little like the one in the book. I like them both though."

Yeah, I've heard that! A dear friend of mine couldn't get past the first 20 minutes of the show because it's set in Seattle and that's just NOT RIGHT. I'm generally very laid back about adaptations and differences between them, so I don't expect it to bother me, but it will be interesting.

[Sarah]

Thank you to the person who suggested Michael Crichton!! I've only read his Jurassic Park but I love all the other movies based on his books. Thinking I'll go with one of those. Other suggestions I have that I haven't seen mentioned yet:

The Ruins
Relic
The 5th Wave

[Rachael]

Christy wrote: "poshpenny wrote: "Just be aware the new TV version of Dirk is very little like the one in the book. I like them both though."

Yeah, I've heard that! A dear friend of mine couldn't get past the fir..."

I mean, Douglas Adams is known for all his adaptations being different. No two versions of Hitchhiker are alike, so it's unsurprising that Dirk Gently is also very different

[Luke]

Placeholder since I have to rush off to work:

Twelve Years a Slave
Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race

[Jennifer]

Sarah wrote: "Thank you to the person who suggested Michael Crichton!! I've only read his Jurassic Park but I love all the other movies based on his books. Thinking I'll go with one of those. Other suggestions I..."


Sphere and Congo are both better books then the movies!!

[Caitlin]

Anabell wrote: "Fight Club
Murder on the Orient Express
The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game
The Girl on the Train
Pride and Prejudice
[book:Pride..."

The Hobbit has been at the top of my TBR list for awhile, I think this is my year to read it!

[Stina]

I finally attended a James Ellroy movie night last night. He provided commentary on the film version of L.A. Confidential, so I've seen it twice now and still not read the book. Hard to believe I first saw that film 20 years ago! I think I tried reading the book back then but couldn't get into the rhythm of Ellroy's writing style. Maybe it would work better if I listened to it on audio?

[Dawn]

I just saw the movie "Arrival" and found the book that the Novella is in: Stories of Your Life and Others

[Crumb]

I am considering doing Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally or Wonder by R.J. Palacio

[Krissy]

I'll be going with:

Interview with the Vampire

[Crumb]

Krissy, that would be a great one!

[Krissy]

Crumb wrote: "Krissy, that would be a great one!"

I've been putting it off forever. It's about time I finally read it

[Aidan]

I just went and watched Murder on the Orient Express so I can read it as a book ! Haha

[Genesis]

I think I'm going to be reading
Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream

[Karina]

The Del Toro film won't even air where I am until February, but I'm putting down The Shape of Water as a likely choice for this one.

[Fannie]

Dawn wrote: "I just saw the movie "Arrival" and found the book that the Novella is in: Stories of Your Life and Others"

Oh! I forgot about that one.

[Megan]

Genesis wrote: "I think I'm going to be reading
Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream"

Be aware that the TV show and the book are NOTHING alike

[Evelyn]

I'm going to do the Count of Monte Cristo for this one.

[Gabi]

Evelyn wrote: "I'm going to do the Count of Monte Cristo for this one."
I read it this summer and loved it! But it's pretty long.

[Hillary]

I’m going to do Jodi Picoult’s My Sisters Keeper. I saw the movie years ago when it was in theaters but didn’t realize it was a movie until it started. I’ve always wanted to go back and read it.

[Betty]

I think I’m going with A Christmas Carol for this one. I really don’t watch very many movies, so this isn’t an easy one for me.

[SadieReadsAgain]

I'm going with Big Fish, as a Tim Burton geek. Plus, it's a quick read which I could do with in amongst some of my other choices!

[Jessica]

It's been a long time since I've read Interview with the Vampire so I'll probably go with that! Relive the book, and then go watch the movie again!

[Crumb]

I just thought about The Zookeeper's wife.. wanted to throw that in as a suggestion for those who like historical novels.

[Brianna]

My list is a bit short cause that’s a huge thing for me to avoid watching a film before reading a book. Here’s my list

1. Spectacular Now
2. Silver Linings Playbook
3. The Help
4. Devil Wears Prade

[Katie]

Harshmi wrote: "Here are my ideas

Shutter Island
Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
[book:Murder o..."

Shutter Island is really good. Definitely worth the read.

[K]

Like Water for Chocolate
Love in Times of Cholera
The Chronicles of Narnia
A Christmas Carol
The Girl on the Train

[Laura • lauralovestoread]

Finally getting to read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone what took me so long??

[Stephanie]

The Golden Compass
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption: A Story from Different Seasons

[Leigh]

I'm thinking of reading Hidden Figures, but I haven't seen the movie. Is it cheating if I put the book on my list, make sure to watch the movie first, and then read the book later in the year? Not sure how I feel about it, so I'm seeking opinions from the group :-)

[Chinook]

Nope, I’ve considered doing that myself!

[SadieReadsAgain]

Leigh wrote: "I'm thinking of reading Hidden Figures, but I haven't seen the movie. Is it cheating if I put the book on my list, make sure to watch the movie first, and then read the book later in the year? Not ..."

Nah, I think that's fine if it's something you really want to read.

[Shelly]

I will read A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley. The movie is Lion .

[Crumb]

I've changed my mind on this so many times.. but I think I've finally decided.. I'm going to read Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy

[Nicole]

I think I might double dip this prompt with #33 (childhood classic you've never read). Usually, if there's a movie based on a book I want to read, I try to read the book first. I haven't completely made up my mind on this one though...

Matilda
Black Beauty
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Neverending Story

[Carla]

I will choose from:

The Davinci Code
Wonder
The Longest Ride

[Karen]

I'll probably choose from The Time Traveler's Wife or The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend

[Fiona (Titch)]

Do you need to watch a film in order to read the book. I mean if I've seen a film already, can I just read the book or do I need to re-watch the film and then read the book?

Many thanks

[Gabi]

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Do you need to watch a film in order to read the book. I mean if I've seen a film already, can I just read the book or do I need to re-watch the film and then read the book?"

I don't think a re-watch is required, you can just go ahead and read.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Gabi wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Do you need to watch a film in order to read the book. I mean if I've seen a film already, can I just read the book or do I need to re-watch the film and then read the book?"
..."

Thank you x