As a college student you’ve likely got you head in a textbook for the better part of the week. Ever get a break to just read for fun?
Well, if you get that precious moment to settle down in a quiet corner with a book, might we suggest a book that is already or may become a movie?
There is the timeless debate of which is better: the book or the movie? Now you can decide…
My personal favorite book-to-movie combinations include hopeless love stories.
You’re really can’t go wrong with “The Notebook.” The love story of Noah Calhoun and Allie Hamilton, set in the 1940s. The movie captures the chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams and their love’s journey. Although the movie ending is a little different from the book, both are equally touching. “The Notebook” is written by Nicholas Sparks, the movie directed by Nick Cassavetes. The book came in 1996, and the movie in 2004. In addition, I’m also a pretty big fan of “The Lucky One,” which became a movie last year, starring Zac Efron.
My favorite classic films made from books are “Charlotte’s Web” and “The Wizard of Oz.” If you didn’t read the story of the famous pig that shared a friendship with Charlotte, the spider in the barn as a kid…find a copy of this book, right now. Sadly, Wilbur learns the lessons of life and death in this tale. The well-known cartoon version of the movie came out in 1973. A newer live action film was made in 2006. The book was published in 1952.
“The Wizard of Oz” was an incredible film for its time in 1939. The costumes and scenes were artfully constructed. Although the book is wonderful, the story comes to life with the amazing color and acting displayed. The film was based on the book by L. Frank Baum, published in 1900. It has been reprinted numerous times and is beloved by many.
And, one more, just for flavor.. “Julie and Julia.” Meryl Streep brings The French Chef, Julia Child, to life with a near-perfect accent. Julie Powell, played by Amy Adams, is a Child fanatic and turns to blogging to help cope with stress of her job. Both characters easily tell the story of Powell’s blogs and Child’s life. The movie is based on the book “My Life In France,” a memoir by Child, and Powell’s book, “Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen,” and was directed and written by Nora Ephron.
And other options include:
From our childhood days: “101 Dalmatians,” “Freaky Friday,” “Zathura,” “Chronicles of Narnia,” “Marley and Me” and “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 1 & 2.”
Chick flicks: “P.S. I Love You,” “Confessions of a Shopaholic –The Girl in the Green Scarf,” “Dear John” and “A Walk to Remember.”
Classics: “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “The Outsiders,” “Les Miserables,” “Little Women,” “Where the Red Fern Grows,” “Sarah Plain and Tall,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Romeo and Juliet” and “Gone with the Wind.”
Currents: “Harry Potter,” “Hunger Games,” “Twilight,” “Water for Elephants,” and “Perks of being a Wallflower.”
Coming Soon: “Safe Haven,” on Feb. 8, 2013, “OZ Great & Powerful” in March 2013, “Host” in March 2013, “Carrie” on March 15, 2013, “The Great Gatsby” in May 2013 and “Catching Fire” in November 2013.