Top Ten Tuesday returns! While the rest of the world is basking in summer, down here in the south pacific we're rugged up on the couch with a blanket and a good book. With so many book to screen adaptations this year, here's my picks of what you should read first. Check out more from Top Ten Tuesday on the Broke on the Bookish.
Big Little Lies :: Liane Moriarty
An Australian novel that follows the lives of a handful of women and the suspicious circumstances around a murder. The movie version was set in California and has a stunning cast (Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon) but the book is really great and deserves a look in. Liane has a lighthearted writing style but manages to tap into the emotional heart of a story. I love that this book delves into the lives of 'normal' women, they are mothers and wives all balancing their own identities with those of their family and kids.
Ready Player One :: Ernest Cline
When I saw the trailer for this move a while ago I made a mental note to read the novel before I see the movie. Sci-fi and fantasy is something I have been pushing myself to read more and the fact that Ready Player One has a fun 'retro' element to it with references to the 80s makes it more palatable for non-science fiction readers.
The Handmaiden's Tale :: Margaret Atwood
I'm going to suck it up and just buy this damn book as every visit to the library has it checked out. Surely a classic that I would *probably* read again and again.
The Circle :: Dave Eggars
Staring Emma Watson, The Circle was a book I read earlier in the year and couldn't put down. It's a fast paced thrilling science fiction novel that had me questioning the future of privacy and sharing information online. The Circle is a giant tech company that encourages the use of shared information online but the loss of privacy comes at a cost.
Live by Night :: Denis Lehane
With Mystic River, Gone Baby Gone, The Drop and Shutter Island all successful movies adapted from Lehane's novels, it's no wonder there's another film the pipeline this year. If gangsters, prohibition and 1920s America sounds like your cup of tea then Live By Night might be too.
The Snowman :: Jo Nesbo
I love Scandinavian crime fiction and this adaptation makes me very happy since Michael Fassbender plays Detective Harry Hole. Dt Hole is called in to investigate a woman's disappearance, of which the only clue is a scarf left behind on a snowman. This is a Jo Nesbo book I haven't yet read but if it's anything like The Leopard I think I would enjoy it.
I had no idea that there will be a movie of Ready Player One, that's cool :)
ReplyDeleteThe Handmaiden's Tale is really great show. The book is a bit different I guess as it's not about modern times like the show is.
Yes! I just saw the trailer the other day so I think it's coming out early next year perhaps which has spurred me on to read the book.
DeleteI am beyond excited for the Ready Player One movie. The book is one of my favourite reads of all time, so I can't wait to see how it translates to the big screen.
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The trailer looks so interesting! I haven't yet read the book but it's been on my list for so long. Movie adaptations are always a good excuse to make me hurry up and read them.
DeleteThe Big Little Lies book and adaptation are both so fantastic. I absolutely adore them! I am so pumped for Ready Player One. Great list :D
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Yes! Liane Moriarty is great, I highly recommend her other books as well if you enjoyed Big Little Lies :) thanks for commenting
DeleteI am intrigued by The Handmaiden's Tale! Great list :-)
ReplyDeleteThe Handmaid's Tale is fantastic, chrissireads. I can't recommend it highly enough.
ReplyDeleteThe Circle sounds interesting as well.
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I will definitely check out Live by Night! I love to read the book prior to the movie (although not too close together so I don't end up screaming "That's not how it's supposed to be!" at the screen the entire time. ;)
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Haha yeah it's a balancing act! There is also a prequel book to Live By Night called Any Given Day which is one of my favourite books. If you like historical fiction it's a good read! Not sure why they didn't make it into a movie, but I guess each book stands alone :)
DeleteI saw the trailer for Ready Player One last night at the cinema and now I really want to go back and reread the book 🙂
ReplyDeleteI actually haven't read any of these. I watched The Circle and it seriously freaked me out though!
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I've seen promotion for The Circle but haven't read much about it. However, since it stars Emma Watson (I've enjoyed everything I've seen her in), I might have to take a closer look at this one. Thanks for the list. :)
ReplyDeleteThe book's great and even better it's a super quick read so if you have a few spare hours I recommend it :)
DeleteI loved big Little Lies, I thought the adaptation was great but the book will always be my favorite. Loved it, it got me reading more of her books.
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I enjoyed the Big Little Lies book and movie! I loved Ready Player One and can't wait for the movie! ahhhh!
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