Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. Today's topic is:
Top Ten Seven Books
I'd Like To See As A Movie
It's no secret that I can't stand books being made into movies. I know, there are some exceptions, there are some movies from books that are brilliant, there are some movies from books that you love just as much as the other (Harry Potter, right?) - but generally, I am not a fan. Which obviously makes this list quite hard for me to make!
Hence only 7.
This could be such a wonderful, fun Holiday movie.
I think this is obvious since Jennifer is also a screenwriter, and her novel would translate SO well. (They are making it a movie, right? Or am I going crazy?) It would be such an adventure and so action-packed.
Just like Percy Jackson, I think this would be amazing.
I'm just a fan of all Rick Riordan's YA books becoming movies, apparently. They could be some great, enjoyable family films. Plus, I love the history he includes!
I waffled a bit if I was going to put this on here, but I think it could be a fun little indie film. Some awesomely-bad girl band with one boy traveling along the Pacific Northwest as they try to figure out their futures, lives and the what-ifs of life? C'mon. That's just screen gold.
I mean...yes, it would be the cutest little love story chick flick on the planet, but really I'd just want a real life Oliver. (Don't we all?)
Ok, I'm cheating because I have yet to read this - but everything I've read and seen, I think it would be pretty perfect. I'm a huge sucker for anything Arts Schools (name a dance movie, arts movie, I'VE SEEN IT.) and I think this could be among them.
What books do you want to see on the screen?
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Yep. Totally agree on The Statistical. Awesome list! :D
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My mom is sort of like you; she will absolutely not watch a movie if she read the book (or vice versa). I'm upset because she went to watch The Hunger Games with me and now she'll never know the pure awesomeness that is the book. ): But I guess it's just one of those things. Great post, and I'm a new follower as well!
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Love Riordan's books but I was so sad about how they did percy jackson, hopefully they'll give it a better go!
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I totally agree - I have serious issues with books (especially my favourites!) being made into movies. Coincidentally, I ended up with only 7 picks myself!
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I haven;t read any of these books - yet - but I'm even more excited know about picking up Statistical Probability!
ReplyDeleteQuite a lot of people share your feeling about books into movies - me too, generally. I agree with Dash & Lily's book of dares though, it could be fun.
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I'll take an Oliver, haha.
ReplyDeleteStatistical Probability would be so cute as a movie!
ReplyDeleteIt makes me so happy to see Dash & Lily's Book of Dares on your list, too. :) I'm betting it would be the holiday movie of choice, and New York City is just one of the most perfect settings for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteI definitely considered Dash & Lily too! I mean, how perfect would this book be during the holidays? I would love to see it! :)
ReplyDeletei can totally see dash and lily as a movie since 'infinite playlist' was so popular
ReplyDeleteOh, Dash and Lily was on my list as well! And yes, perfect holiday movie! Yeah, my big beef w/ books to movie is usually casting. Like, I hear The Fault in Our Stars is going to be a movie. How in the world are they going to cast the perfect Augustus? I wouldn't know where to start even recommending someone! Like your list Ashley:)
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That's funny! I love book to movie adaptations. I like to see how they compare. I agree with you about Dash and Lily's. It could be a great holiday movie, and I'd love to see that book store on screen...
ReplyDeleteThe Statistical Probability! What a wonderful pick! For me, that book-film would be all about casting.
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I haven't read any of these yet. From the sounds of it Struck would make an awesome movie though!
ReplyDeleteGreat list! I've been meaning to read a number of them, particularly Riordan's The Heroes of Olympus series. I loved the Percy Jackson books so yeah xD
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Great list! I'd love to see Statistical as a movie, but only if Oliver was cast right... and I can't even think of an actor that would fit the role!
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The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith has been appearing on a lot of lists today - I haven't read it yet, but you have piqued my interest for sure! Thanks for stopping by...
ReplyDeleteI've only read the statistical probability of love at first sight but I really want to read the rest. How was struck? It sounds SOO good! :D
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read Struck!
ReplyDeleteAnd I hear Dash & Lily is adorable! I have it on Kobo.. just need to get around to reading it.. love that it's all over NYC tho :)
Thanks for stopping by! :)
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You sound like me, I hate when they turn a great story into a poorly constructed film :(
ReplyDeleteI followed you through Top Ten Tuesdays (and now a new follower via GFC :)), although I had the same problem as you so I have yet to make my top ten movie list lol
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I've read mixed reviews on Struck - but from what I hear about it, it has an atmosphere and storyline that would translate well.
ReplyDeleteRiordan is a great author - my Mum and my youngest brother are working through the books together at bedtime each night. There's a lack of good books for boy readers, I think.
I just finished reading PJ and the Olympians and loved the series! I now need to read his other two series!
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I don't usually mind books being made into movies, BUT I absolutely MUST read the book before I'll see the movie. I've only broken that rule once or twice, and I always wish I'd started with the book. That way I can say, "It was good, but the book was just SO much better," as I'm leaving the theater haha!
ReplyDeleteStruck sounds like it would be a great movie. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight is on my list to read this month and I've heard it's super cute so I would probably pay to watch that :) Also, The Disenchantments? Cute indie? I'm there :) Great list!
ReplyDeleteI love Rick Riordan as well! His books are so entertaining and chock full of mythology and I love that. Have you read The Serpent's Shadow already? :)
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