Top 5 Sundays

Best Books Turned into Movies!

From Larissa's Bookish Life

1. Pat Conroy - The Prince Of Tides

The movie starring Nick Nolte and Barbra Streisand was pretty awesome. There were some things that were left out, but the book is rather long (704 pages) so somethings had to not make it. I read this in junior high. It is an incredible read and I saw the movie the first week it was released.

2. Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone

You gotta love Harry! I actually think this series was one of the best, when it comes to the transition from paper to the big screen. Oh and Daniel Radcliffe, he's such a cutie...and now he's a hottie..and I feel like a dirty old lady!

3. Coraline

I know this is wrong to say, but I think I liked the movie better than the book.  This film couldn't have been any less than spectacular though. The story was fab, and Henry Selick is awesome with the dark and brooding story thing.

4. Chocolat

Chocolat is one of my favorite Johnny Depp films. The book is just as stunning as the movie and another one that is pretty well done. I love when the book and script stay true to form.

5. Call Me Mrs. Miracle

OK, so this isn't a big screen movie, but it was still cute. It took a few more liberties with the book then I'd like, but I still loved the movie and Doris Roberts as Mrs. Merkle (Miracle) is just wonderful.