In today’s post, I will be exploring popular book to movie & TV show adaptations. reading a book is one of the best ways to spend your time, as it opens your mind up to new worlds and knowledge. now, imagine the excitement of seeing the world you’ve put together in your mind comes to life as a TV show series or a movie.
everyone loves when an adaptation of a book hits the screen, because we like to see what’s different and what follows the original storyline in the book. take, for instance, “the Lord of the rings “and “the vampire diaries”. everyone loves those TV series but not many people know they were originally booking first.
join me as we dive into the page to screen adaptations, seeing stories that have captivated both readers and viewers alike.
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book to movie adaptations
1) Classic books turned into movies
- pride and prejudice by Jane Austin
Everyone loves the classic pride and prejudice. This book influenced 2 movies pride and prejudice & pride and prejudice zombies.
Pride and prejudice zombies is obviously a little different from the original storyline. Introducing zombies gives the characters and emotional appeal while also creating a higher stakes plot. Although pride and prejudice zombies are not as well-known as the original, but it is my fav!
- Little women by Louisa May alcott
Little women by Louisa May Alcott influenced 2 movies one in 1994 & one in 2019. The 2019 version is the most popular because it includes some of the most famous and well know celebrities like Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, Saoirse Ronan, and Timothe Chalamet. People love when their faces play characters on the big screen from a book they loved.
2) Recent bestsellers turned into blockbusters
- dune by Frank Herbert
Another book to movie adaptation I, and I’m sure most people, never heard of dune before. But when the movies came out starring popular actors like Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet the books became more well known. It started showing up more on bookstores.
- Where the crawdads sing by Delia Owens
Where the crawdads sing was very popular on Book Tok for a while and is New York Times bestseller. When it was turned into a movie view on it was about 50/50 some people loved it some hate it. But it did become more talked about among readers a movie watcher alike.
3) Popular tv shows based on books
- The vampire diaries by L.J smith
The vampire diaries, even though the show has come to an end in 2017 is one of the most popular tv show. Those who read the books and watched the show now there are many differences from the book.
Characters and plots are different from the actual book. But all in all, fans seem to favor the tv show version of events than the books.
- game of thrones by George R.R Martin
Game of thrones is another popular fan favorite for this who enjoy the fantasy genre. The show follows main key plots from the book but there are obviously going to be some changes. I mean I’ve never seen a show follow its book scene to scene all the way through, have you?
4) Books behind iconic movie franchises
- Harry Potter by JK Rowling
Overview:
The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling is a beloved 7 book saga that chronicles the life and adventures of a young wizard, Harry Potter. The series begins with Harry’s discovery of his magical heritage and follows his journey through his years at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. The books are known for their beautiful world building, memorable characters, and the epic struggle between good and evil.
The Harry Potter books where so successful it got 8 movies. Even to this day people have this series on their shelf and enjoy reading them.
- divergent by veronica Roth
I think everyone can agree that the films where better for the divergent series. There are 4 books in total but only 3 movies. These movies came out around the time the dystopian genre was very popular.
Literally popular dystopian books were becoming movies increasing sales of both. Some examples are the hunger games, the maze runner, the fifth wave. See all where books.
5) Hidden gems: lesser-known books turned into great films
- escape room by Megan Goldin
Escape Room by Megan Goldin is a psychological thriller that delves into the dark side of corporate greed and ambition. The story centers around four high-flying Wall Street investment bankers—Vincent, Jules, Sylvie, and Sam—who are summoned to an escape room challenge under the guise of a team-building exercise.
- Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon
Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon is a contemporary young adult novel that tells the poignant and heartwarming story of Madeline “Maddy” Whittier, a 17-year-old girl who has a rare illness called Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), which makes her allergic to almost everything. Consequently, Maddy has spent her entire life isolated in her home, with her only regular contact being with her mother and her nurse, Carla.
6) Upcoming book to movie adaptations to watch for
- it starts with us by Colleen Hoover
“It Ends with Us” by Colleen Hoover is a contemporary romance novel that explores themes of love, domestic violence, and resilience. The story follows Lily Bloom, a young woman who moves to Boston and opens her own floral shop. She meets Ryle Kincaid, a charming neurosurgeon, and they quickly fall in love. However, as their relationship deepens, Lily discovers troubling aspects of Ryle’s personality.
Some people hate it some love it. But either way they are all going to be watching this movie when it comes out whether they want to or not.
- Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
The third season just came out! Fans already love the Bridgerton series, ever since the season 1 came out the books have been getting a lot more attention. This season is all about Collin and Penelope.
7) The impact of adaptations on book sales
When a new book to screen movie comes out, and people find out it was a book originally, they will want to get ahead they will want to read the book first thus increasing book sales.
People who haven’t read the books first would want to before watching the on-screen adaptation to get the full experience.
Book to movie Conclusion
In conclusion, book to movie and TV show adaptations have a unique way of bringing beloved stories to life, offering a visual feast for fans who have cherished the written word. Whether it’s “The Vampire Diaries” with its notable deviations from the original novels or any new adaptation that sparks renewed interest in its source material, these adaptations enrich the cultural landscape.
They not only provide a new way to experience stories but also drive readers to return to the books, thereby fostering a deeper appreciation for both mediums. every one of these books can be found on amazon.com. So, next time you watch a series or movie adapted from a book, consider diving into the pages that inspired it—you might find a new favorite read.
what is your favorite book to movie / tv show adaptation?
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