Welcome to another edition of Booking Through Thursday. Today’s prompt has us turning books into movies.
If you could see one book turned into the perfect movie–one that would capture everything you love, the characters, the look, the feel, the story–what book would you choose?
When I thought about it, I was torn between a couple of different books. I think something with suspense and intrigue would be perfect, so, of course, I chose Still Missing, by Chevy Stevens. A young realtor who is kidnapped for unknown reasons and held captive by someone frightening and mysterious…I can see all kinds of heart-pounding moments. The cabin, the forest, the mysterious elements: all could elicit the attention of the movie-goer.
Then I also thought about a drama I read recently: Jodi Picoult’s Sing You Home. There is plenty of interaction, and the characters can show us the emotions that range from fear to anger, etc.; the scenes in a lovely New England setting would be mournfully poignant.
So what delightful movie productions have you envisioned? I hope you’ll stop by and share!
AN INTERIOR JOURNEY 
Thanks for visiting My Reading Corner, as you have already seen, I loved the book Family Tree, by Barbara Delinsky. However, these books you have chosen sound like they would also make great movies. I have never read either one, so will have to make a visit to my library and see if they have them on their shelves.
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Isn’t this a fun exercise? Thanks for stopping by, Gigi Ann, and I’m glad we share a love of Barbara Delinsky.
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That’s a good question. There are many books that I would like to see turned into movies and well…some of them are! Such as The 39 Clues and The Help (coming in August).
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I’m very excited about The Help coming to the big screen! I loved that book, and imagining it as a movie is so much fun.
Thanks for stopping by.
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That would definitely be an interesting movie to watch. I like suspense and intrigue, not so much drama though. 🙂
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Yes, I tossed out both kinds, since everyone has different tastes. Thanks for stopping by, Kat.
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Oh, those would be great movies! I haven’ read the books yet but I hope I can get my hands on them. Thanks for stopping by my BTT.
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I agree, Pepca…thanks for stopping by, and hope you do read and enjoy these books.
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I really like your choices. Even more the reason behind them!
My BTT Pick
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Thanks, Lisa…glad you could stop by!
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Never hear either of your books. The Jody Picoult must be new!
I know you stopped by already but what I didn’t meantion about my pick Magic Kingdom for Sale by Terry Brooks.. I picture Jim Carrey in the main role. I myself like him but some people will cringe.
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Hmm, Jim Carrey would probably bring intriguing characterizations to a story like this. Thanks for stopping by, Shannon.
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They both look like they’d make really awesome movies.
Here’s mine:
http://carabosseslibrary.blogspot.com/2011/04/booking-through-thursday_28.html
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Thanks for stopping by, Carabosse…I love movies made from favorite books.
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These sound really great for the big screen.
Come by and see mine and my giveaways:http//tributebooksmama.blogspot.com
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Thanks for stopping by, Mary Ann…..
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I haven’t read either of these, but Still Missing sounds like it would make a good thriller film. I have heard so much about Jodi Picoult, I will have to pick up a book by her soon.
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Thanks for visiting my blog, Hilde….wouldn’t it be exciting to see a favorite book turned into a movie?
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Still Missing sounds a little too scary for me in movie format. The book I could probably handle.
Sally.
http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/04/booking-through-thursday-15.html
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Yes, it is pretty scary, Sally….I would love to see it, though. Thanks for stopping by.
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I almost said “Still Missing”. It’s one of my favorite books!
Here’s My BTT
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Yes, it popped into my mind right away, Faith….thanks for stopping by.
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Hey,
thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. You’re right, it a hard to pick…
I haven’t read your choices, but have put them on my never-ending TBR pile. I was really into Jodi Picoult a couple of years ago, and don’t know why I stopped reading her. I think a lot of her books would translate well into movies.
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Yes, and more than one of them has been made into movies…they do seem to lend themselves to that medium.
Thanks for stopping by, FBT.
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