And we’re back!
In our penultimate post, we explore another 10 book adaptations – as chosen by your library staff. Visit our previous posts to see the what books/films have already made the list and let us know what you think in the comment section below!
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The Devil Wears PradaThe book is good for a lazy weekend. Meryl Streep is fab as Miranda Priestly, as are Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt in their respective roles. [Submitted by Leanne]
The Devil Wears Prada by | First Published: 2003 |Film Release: 2006 | Genre: Drama
A story rife with espionage, drama and shifty politics. It makes for a great read and the drama boasts a rather impressive cast. Highly recommendable. [Submitted by Sandeep]
The Night Manager by | First Published: 1993 |Drama Release: 2016| Genre: Drama
Pride and PrejudiceThere have been many adaptations but the best, in my opinion, is the 1995 BBC mini-series starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth. Everything is perfect – the acting, the costumes, the scenery etc. [Submitted by Zvezdana]
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen| First Published: 1932|Film Release: 1996 | Genre: Drama
This was awarded the Man Booker Prize in 1989 and deservingly so. The film is equally as brilliant. [Submitted by Adam]
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro| First Published: 1989 |Film Release: 1993 | Genre: Drama
Currently airing on SyFy, this adaptation of Lev Grossman’s ‘The Magicians’ is excellent. [Submitted by Dave]
The Magicians by Lev Grossman| First Published: 2009| TV Series Release: 2016 |Genre: Fantasy
So many feelings! [Submitted by Amal]
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks | First Published: 1996| Film Release: 2004 | Genre: Drama Romance
Different Seasons (The Shawshank Redemption)
The novella is engaging and the film is brilliant. [Submitted by Penny and Sandeep]
Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King| First Published: 1982 | Film Release: 1994 | Genre: Drama Thriller
While the film is pretty removed from the book, I enjoyed both versions [Submitted by Gaynor]
I, Robot by Isaac Asimov| First Published: 1950 |Film Release: 2004 | Genre: Sci-fi
Under the SkinI recently enjoyed this one, I’d recommend it. [Submitted by David]
Under the Skin by Michel Faber| First Published: |Film Release: 2014 | Genre: Fantasy Sci-fi
While the TV series is pretty good, the graphic novel is even better. There’s so much more action in the book. [Submitted by Marcus]
The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman| First Published: 2006 | TV Series Release: 2010| Genre: Horror
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