Book vs Movie Challenge discussion

This is the folder you use to post what you are reading for the challenge. What are you going to start with?

I think I might have to start with A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks. It's one of the few books of his I haven't read yet...I keep avoiding it because I know the ending!

Has everyone heard that My Sister's Keeper is supposed to be coming out this year staring Cameron Diaz? That would be a fabulous book to start with if you enjoy dramatic novels. It explores some controversial topics and is easily one of the best books I've ever read.

Of course, the other book to movie I'm anticipating is The Time Traveler's Wife. Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams (of The Notebook fame) star in this film adaptation. Can they do Henry and Clare justice? I'm really interested in how this movie will work. It has the potential to be very confusing for those who haven't read the book and very frustrating for those who have. It'll either be BRILLIANT or TERRIBLE!

At the moment I am starting on Pride and predudice Its my favourite movie I have the BBC version and the new one with keira knightley in it. So I have been enjoying it so far and I am also give Twilight a go cos I haven't seen the movie yet but I am not a fan of fantasy so I am no so sure if I will like either.

Hi Emily, I didn't think I would like Twilight either and in fact I had to read half the book before I fell in love with the story. I read all four books within a week or so. I saw the movie after I'd put the book aside, then decided to give it another go.

I have both version of Pride and Prejudice as well and I love them. I am reading Sense and Sensibility.

I am going to start with Tess of the d'Urbervilles. right now the movie is being shown on Pbs and i just ordered the book from Paperbackswap today.

I've decided to start with Twilight, even though I kind of don't like it and am not entirely sure what is drawing me to it, lol. At least it's a fast read!

Hi, I might do a Nicholas Sparks book to movie (as there are heaps to choose from) but I am also thinking of The Green Mile. I loved the movie and I have the book so that's a possibility.

Crystal wrote: "I've decided to start with Twilight, even though I kind of don't like it and am not entirely sure what is drawing me to it, lol. At least it's a fast read!"

I didn't like Twilight until I was about 2/3 of the way through the book but then went on to read the whole series and I loved it. I've also seen the movie a couple of times!

I'm about to read Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella. The movie comes out in Aus on Feb 28 so I'm hoping to get to know the literary version of Becky Bloomwood before then.

I think I'm going to start with Marley and Me, though I hear it's very sad.

Stacy,
Marley and Me is sad, I cried in the book and the movie but both are also funny & moving so definitely a great one to do.

I've almost finished Just Like Heaven by Marc Levy and it is so different to the movie, which I've seen but will watch again when I'm finished. The details that have been changed are many!

Alaine wrote: "I've almost finished Just Like Heaven by Marc Levy and it is so different to the movie, which I've seen but will watch again when I'm finished. The details that have been changed are many!"

Oh my gosh I didn't even know that was a book! I may add that to my list too ...

How is everyone going with this challenge. Anyone finished any books/movies?

Alaine wrote: "How is everyone going with this challenge. Anyone finished any books/movies?"

I'm struggling through Midwives and should have it finished up this weekend!

I think my next book will be The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike. I really liked the movie which I've watch a few times and will watch again after I've read the book, just for this challenge :)