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message 1: by Denise (last edited Feb 10, 2024 06:24PM) (new)

Denise (derickert) | 1272 comments For the most part I like to read the book before I watch a movie or tv series. So this challenge will consist of first reading the book, then watching the movie or tv show and compare.

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Where the Crawdads Sing

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Completed 1/24/2024

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
Memoirs of a Geisha

One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
One True Loves
Completed 2/10/2024

The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick
The Silver Linings Playbook

The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
The Joy Luck Club

Chocolat (Chocolat, #1) by Joanne Harris
Chocolat (Chocolat, #1)

Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen
Out of Africa


message 2: by Denise (new)

Denise (derickert) | 1272 comments Reserved


message 3: by Jennifer, Moderator (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) | 1831 comments Mod
Hmmmm -- very interesting list idea! I'll be watching to see what you pick!


message 4: by Bill, Moderator (new)

Bill | 4354 comments Mod
Interesting challenge.


message 5: by Ioana (new)

Ioana | 2169 comments This is going to be fun, can't wait to see what you'll pick!


message 6: by Jackie (new)

Jackie | 1116 comments Looking forward to your choices. Good luck!


message 7: by Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator (new)

Alondra Miller | 4260 comments Mod
That's a great idea, Denise. I have had to put off a few shows/movies, just so i could get the book read.

Good luck and happy reading 📚


message 8: by Michelle (new)

Michelle (marcher08) | 1751 comments Fun challenge. Best of luck!


message 9: by Lea (new)

Lea (leaspot) | 3712 comments What a great challenge, Denise. I have read Where the Crawdads Sing, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Silver Linings Playbook and The Joy Luck Club, but I haven't seen any of the movies. It sounds like I need a movie challenge. LOL.


message 10: by Ioana (new)

Ioana | 2169 comments I read some of the books, but **I think** I've only seen Chocolat, many, many years ago. I can't wait to see how this challenge will play out.


message 11: by Karol (new)

Karol | 760 comments I love the idea of this challenge! I'm sure you'll have fun with this.


message 12: by Denise (new)

Denise (derickert) | 1272 comments Just finished reading The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein , gave it 5 stars.
This book is from the point of view of a dog named Enzo. I am pleasantly surprised how much I loved this book. I touched my heart in so many ways and I loved the bits of wisdom that Enzo gave through out the story. It was beautifully written and kept my attention from beginning to end. If you have a dog, this book is definitely for you.
Just waiting for the movie to come in from the library and then I will see if it is as good as the book.


message 13: by Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator (new)

Alondra Miller | 4260 comments Mod
Denise wrote: "Just finished reading The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, gave it 5 stars.
This book is from the point of view of a dog named Enzo. I am pleasantly surprised how much I loved this b..."


I have a dog and this has been on my list for years. I even have a physical copy. *sigh*


message 14: by Denise (new)

Denise (derickert) | 1272 comments Finished One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid , gave it 4 stars. Loved this book. I was hooked from the beginning and felt just as torn as the character Emma was in the story. The more that I read books from Taylor Jenkins Reid, the more I want to read by her. Have the DVD on hold at the library, curious how much it will follow the book.


message 15: by Denise (new)

Denise (derickert) | 1272 comments Alondra wrote: "Denise wrote: "Just finished reading The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, gave it 5 stars.
This book is from the point of view of a dog named Enzo. I am pleasantly surprised how much..."

Alondra you need to move it up on your list. Definitely one of the best books I have read this year so far.


message 16: by Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator (new)

Alondra Miller | 4260 comments Mod
Denise wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Denise wrote: "Just finished reading The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, gave it 5 stars.
This book is from the point of view of a dog named Enzo. I am pleasantly su..."


Done! LOL


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