March - Page to Screen in 2018

[Lisa]

I've been struggling with figuring out what I want to read for this challenge. I have a couple of ideas, but I'm a weird reading mood lately in the sense that as soon as I voice what I want to read, something in me just be like "nope!". :D
So instead of doing that, I'm signing up for one book this month and I guess we'll see what happens :)

[Lisa]

Kristin wrote: "Lisa, Annihilation is a quick, weird read. I loved it and if you are into that kind of thing, I think you would like it, too. And if not, it is at least very short!"

Thanks for the recommendation Kristin. It's actually one of the contenders I was considering, however, I'm so sick of books in multiple installments. Plus, It was one of the options I think I'll enjoy way more as a movie than as a book.

I definitely appreciate the comment :) I'll have to think about it for a few more days while I finish the one I'm currently reading :)

[Jill]

I'm going to go for 4.

Page to Screen in 2018 Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018

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[Lisa]

Welcome to the challenge, Jill! Do you have any plans as to what you'll be reading?

[Rachael]

Updated message 20: 1/2

[Sahira]

I’m in for one book. Hopefully I’ll be able to do at least one more.

The Cuckoo's Calling

[Lisa]

Rachael wrote: "Updated message 20: 1/2"

Congratulation Rachael! Out of curiosity, did you read an abridged version? aprox. 800 pages seems really short in comparison. But maybe it's just me, since I've only ever read the french :D
The TV-show is definitely on my radar to watch. If nothing else, simply because David Oyelowo is in it :)

Best of luck with your next pick! Have you decided which one it would be out of the possibilities you had?

[Lisa]

Sahira wrote: "I’m in for one book. Hopefully I’ll be able to do at least one more.

The Cuckoo's Calling"

Welcome to the challenge and good luck Sahira! I hope you enjoy your pick for the month :)

[Diane]

Hi. I updated Message 14. I completed my goal of 2 page-to-screen books.

Thank you!!

[Lisa]

Diane wrote: "Hi. I updated Message 14. I completed my goal of 2 page-to-screen books.

Thank you!!"

That was fast, Diane! congratulations on reaching your challenge goal:) How did you like them?

[Maris]

Ohh, there are so many books to choose from! I think I'm gonna go for 3 books for this challenge for now (simply because not all books will be available to me from the library). I'll possibly read more if I manage to get my hands on more books :)

0/3

1. Where'd You Go, Bernadette
2. Every Day
3. Bird Box

[Danielle]

Page to Screen in 2018 Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2018-March 31, 2018
Completed: 3/5


1. Ready Player One
2. Fahrenheit 451
3. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
4.
5.

[Cassidy 🌻]

I'll go for 3!
1. Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda
2. Where's You Go Bernadette?
3. Ready Player One

[Lisa]

Welcome, Maris, Katherine, Danielle and Hippie! You're all on the list :) Happy reading!

[Lisa]

Katherine wrote: "March - Page to Screen in 2018

1. Ready Player One
2. The Tale of Peter Rabbit
3. Nutcracker
4. X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga
5. [book:Spide..."

Katherine, I'm a little confused about your post. Are you planning on reading 7 books or 10 books. Or have you read 7 out of 10 books? Or have you not read any yet, but are planning to read those you listed?

If you would please clarify, I'd appreciate it greatly so I can accurately add you to the list of participants :)

[Mie]

Update msg 3: 1/2
✅ The Cuckoo's Calling - 5⭐️

[Sheryl_at_Ubookquitous]

Completed!!

3/3
I'm in for 3

✅ Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Completed 06 March 2018

✅ The Alienist by Caleb Carr
Completed 18 March 2018

✅ Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Completed 12 March 2018

[Charity]

Updated message 11.

2/3

[Lisa]

I've updated the list! Way to go, Mie and Charity on your progress so far! And welcome to this month's challenge Sheryl!

Happy Tuesday everyone :)

[Rachael]

Updated message 20. 2/2 = challenge complete!

[Lisa]

Rachael wrote: "Updated message 20. 2/2 = challenge complete!"

Once again, congratulations Rachael! You flew through the books for this monthly challenge. Way to go :)

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

I finished 1/2

The Cuckoo's Calling on audio

[Janine]

Update: 2/3

A re-read of Ready Player One and I picked up Origin (which is on the first link, but google seems inconclusive on whether an adaptation is being released in 2018... but I picked it from the listopia so I'm sticking with it!)

[Allyson (Belle)]

I'm in for 2 books!

[Lisa]

Janine wrote: "Update: 2/3

A re-read of Ready Player One and I picked up Origin (which is on the first link, but google seems inconclusive on whether an adaptation is being release..."

As far as I know (from my inside person in the movie industry) it's still in development, so there haven't' been any updates regarding an actual release date. Wouldn't be the first time a Dan Brown novel didn't make its way to the big screen.

Did you enjoy Ready Player One as a re-read? :)

[Lisa]

Allyson wrote: "I'm in for 2 books!"

Welcome to the challenge, Allyson!
What will you be reading? Do you know yet?

[Krystal]

Lisa wrote: "Janine wrote: "Update: 2/3

A re-read of Ready Player One and I picked up Origin (which is on the first link, but google seems inconclusive on whether an adaptation i..."

It's in Pre-production so it'll likely be 2020 that it will be released.

[Diane]

Lisa wrote: "Diane wrote: "Hi. I updated Message 14. I completed my goal of 2 page-to-screen books.

Thank you!!"

That was fast, Diane! congratulations on reaching your challenge goal:) How did you like them?"

Hi Lisa! They were both really fast reads. I liked Guernsey Literary... a lot... not so much Bird Box. That one wasn't to my taste.

[Janine]

Lisa wrote: "Did you enjoy Ready Player One as a re-read? :)"

I did, thanks Lisa. It's been over four years since I first read it so lots of it was exciting and surprising as I'd forgotten many of the little details. The 80s isn't my era so the cultural references it relies on that seem to make a lot of people either love or hate this book don't impact me too much, but I yet again found it an entertaining read.

[Megan]

Just completed my first selection - A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. Read this for the umpteenth time, but the first time as an adult. I remember the book being longer. Maybe there were just some big concepts in the book for me when I was a kid. I forgot how spiritual the book was - not religious but definitely spiritual. But the lovely writing was the same, as were the really smart characters. Definitely worth reading and can't wait to see the movie! 5 stars

1/2

[Erica ☘️]

I'm in for 2.

Read 1/2

1. A Wrinkle in Time
2. Where'd You Go, Bernadette completed 22May18.

[Claire]

Going to read 3
1/3


1. Bird Box Josh Malerman
262 p. 9 march 2018 4 stars

2. The Hate U Give
3. On Chesil Beach

[Rachel]

I've finished Where'd You Go, Bernadette, but I want to up my goal from 1 to 4 since my library books came in.

[Becky]

Update message 29:

3/3

Complete!

[Mark]

Well, I'm down for two:

1 Where'd You Go, Bernadette

2 Every Day Turns out I've already read this one! So: Annihilation or
Crazy Rich Asians

Gotta fit them in with my buddy read: Homegoing

[Lisa]

Diane wrote: "Hi Lisa! They were both really fast reads. I liked Guernsey Literary... a lot..."

I'm sorry to hear Bird Box wasn't for you. But there you go - can't win them all! :) Hope you have a great reading month otherwise, as well as the rest of the year.

[Lisa]

Janine wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Did you enjoy Ready Player One as a re-read? :)"

I did, thanks Lisa. It's been over four years since I first read it so lots of it was exciting and surprising as I'd forgotten many of..."

That's great Janine! I can imagine after four years it must be like almost reading it anew :) And good to hear the references lost on you didn't prevent your enjoyment of it once again :)
Do you plan on watching the movie once it releases at the end of the month?

[Lisa]

Megan wrote: "Just completed my first selection - A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. Read this for the umpteenth time, but the first time as an adult. I remember the book being longer. Maybe..."

One down, one to go! You can do it, Megan! I hope you also enjoy your second pick for the challenge :)

[Lisa]

Becky wrote: "Update message 29:

3/3

Complete!"

Congratulations on reaching your goal, Becky! I hope you enjoyed all your books this month :)

[Lisa]

Rachel wrote: "I've finished Where'd You Go, Bernadette, but I want to up my goal from 1 to 4 since my library books came in."

You got it, Rachel! Congratulations on completing your first book for the challenge, I've updated your goal on the list :) Happy reading!

[Lisa]

Welcome to the challenge, Erica, Claire and Mark!
Can't wait to see what you think of the books you've chosen upon completion :)

I've updated everyone's progress. Please let me know if I've overlooked anything.
Happy Sunday!

[Mark]

Lisa wrote: "Welcome to the challenge, Erica, Claire and Mark!
Can't wait to see what you think of the books you've chosen upon completion :)

I've updated everyone's progress. Please let me know if I've over..."

This challenge has already paid off! Where'd You Go, Bernadette? is really funny! I mean laugh out loud funny.

[L A i N E Y (will be back)]

Update #43

1/2

✅ Annihilation ⭐️⭐️⭐️

It’s a strange book for sure.

[Sheryl_at_Ubookquitous]

updated post 75

now 2/3

[Janine]

I hit my goal, and then read one more to make up for the fact that Origin isn't really coming out in the cinema this year!

Total: 4/3

3. Crazy Rich Asians
4. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

I was surprised how much I enjoyed Crazy Rich Asians. It wasn't much on my radar at all. I wouldn't have picked it up if not for this challenge and I'm really glad I did!

[Lindsay]

Update msg 25

2/3

[Amanda]

I'm in for 1. I'm already almost done with A Wrinkle in Time.

1/1 -- COMPLETED

1. A Wrinkle in Time

[Nikki]

*Update to msg. 48

2/2 complete

Woohoo!!

[Sheryl_at_Ubookquitous]

updated post 75 -- COMPLETED 3/3

[Mie]

Update msg 3: 2/2 - COMPLETE ✔️
✅ Origin - 5⭐️

Wow - two 5-star books, now that is what I call a successful challenge :-)