On February 13th, the library is throwing a love bash for books. We are compiling the library’s own Best Books of 2008 list and honoring them that evening. Check out our home page for a ballot or pick up one in the library.
Another wonder of the best books written is that they often make for terrific movies. So, I wouldn't be surprised if some of our library favorites are soon to be films. We've all engaged in debates around that central thesis, what's better the book or the movie? So what’s your vote for the best books turned into a film this year? Here's a list of many of the films based on a book that were released in 2008. Sorry if I left out your favorite.
Among the most recent releases are:
Twilight based on the book of the same title by Stephenie Meyer
The Reader based on the book of the same title by Bernhard Schink
Yes Man with Jim Carey based on the book by Danny Wallace
The Tale of Despereaux based on Kate DiCamillo’s wonderful children’s book
Boy in the Striped Pajamas from a children’s title by John Boyne
Another version of Brideshead Revisited from the classic by Evelyn Waugh, this one starring a lesser known cast
Films now available on DVD include
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian based on C.S. Lewis’ work
Iron Man based on Stan Lee’s comic. (OK, stretching a bit, but I enjoyed the film too much to leave it off the list!)
Nim’s Island by Wendy Orr
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day was originally a novel by Winifred Watson
The Other Boleyn Girl based on the best seller by Philippa Gregory
There Will be Blood inspired by Upton Sinclair’s Oil
