Books Made into Movies and TV: Read the Book, Then Watch
These are books in our catalog that were adapted for film or television. Reading the original first lets you meet the story the way the author told it, and often shows what the screen version left out.
The tile names the best-known adaptation and its year, followed by a one-line hook and a note on what the book gives you. The books are ordered by how many readers want to read them.
Best for: Readers who loved a film or series and want the story behind it.
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- Books with at least one film or TV adaptation.
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- By reader interest (Open Library want-to-read counts), then by year.
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- The first adaptation listed for each book.
100 books
TV series · 2011A Game of ThronesGeorge R. R. Martin
Fantasy · DarkNoble houses fight over the Iron Throne as winter nears
What you get: A sweeping, richly detailed world with many memorable characters and plenty of intrigue. You get the pleasure of losing yourself in a vast, gripping saga.
Film · 2017ItStephen King
Horror · DarkSeven children and a monster that returns every twenty-seven years
What you get: A sprawling, immersive story where a small-town childhood, loyal friends and a terrifying presence combine. It is scary, nostalgic and surprisingly moving.
Film · 1940Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen
Classics · LightElizabeth Bennet, Mr Darcy and the problem of first impressions
What you get: Witty conversations, a romance worth waiting for and a heroine you cheer for from the first page. It is endlessly rereadable and gives you a happy glow.
Film · 2012The Hunger GamesSuzanne Collins
Young Adult · TenseA girl volunteers for a televised fight to the death
What you get: A fast, exciting page-turner with a brave heroine you root for from the start. The tension keeps building, and you will want the next book at hand.
Film · 2010The Lightning ThiefRick RiordanFantasy · LightA boy learns he is the son of a Greek god
What you get: A quick, witty ride through modern America filled with Greek gods and monsters. Great fun, full of humor and heart, with a hero who feels like a friend.
Film · 1962To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee
Literary Fiction · WarmScout Finch grows up in Alabama as her father defends a Black man
What you get: A tender, memorable story told through a child's eyes, full of heart, humor and moral courage. It leaves you with admiration for people who stand up for others.
Film · 2008TwilightStephenie MeyerYoung Adult · WarmA teen moves to Forks and meets a vampire
What you get: The flutter of a first great love, wrapped in a moody forest setting and a sense of danger. It captures the feeling of falling for someone completely.
Film · 2002Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsJ. K. RowlingFantasy · ThoughtfulA hidden chamber and a monster loose at Hogwarts
What you get: A cleverly built mystery wrapped in the cozy magic of school life, with courage, loyalty and a few good scares along the way. You feel right at home in the castle again.
Film · 2010Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsJ. K. RowlingFantasy · EpicThe final book: a hunt for the pieces of Voldemort’s soul
What you get: A grand, moving conclusion where courage, love and friendship are tested. It rewards your long journey with a story that feels earned and unforgettable.
Film · 2004Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanJ. K. RowlingFantasy · ThoughtfulA prisoner escapes Azkaban, and Harry is said to be his target
What you get: A turning point in the series: sharper mystery, richer characters and a surprising twist that makes you want to go back and notice every clue. Moving and exciting at once.
Film · 2012The HobbitJ. R. R. TolkienFantasy · WarmA reluctant hobbit joins a company of dwarves to win back a mountain
What you get: A cheerful, imaginative adventure with dwarves, riddles and a dragon's hoard. It is the perfect doorway to Middle-earth and a story that feels like home.
Film · 1954Animal FarmGeorge OrwellClassics · DarkThe mistreated animals of Manor Farm rebel against their human owner, hoping to build a fairer society
What you get: A short, clever fable that is quick to read and rich to discuss. You get a memorable story and a fresh view on how societies and leaders work.
Film · 2005Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireJ. K. RowlingFantasy · WarmIn his fourth year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter's name comes out of the Goblet of Fire for the Triwizard Tournament
What you get: A thrilling contest, shifting loyalties and a turn toward real danger. It brings the full rush of a story getting bigger, braver and more emotional.
Film · 2014The Fault in Our StarsJohn GreenYoung Adult · MelancholicTwo teenagers with cancer fall in love
What you get: Laughter and tears in one book: sharp humor, real feeling and two characters you will love. It reminds you how precious time is.
Film · 2007Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixJ. K. RowlingFantasy · DarkHarry’s fifth year, and the Ministry refuses to believe Voldemort is back
What you get: A powerful story of friendship, defiance and finding your voice. It lifts you up with its sense of loyal people choosing to fight for what is right.
Film · 1966Fahrenheit 451Ray BradburyScience Fiction · DarkA fireman whose job is to burn books starts to read
What you get: A fast, inventive story that makes you appreciate every book on your shelf. Its love of reading and curiosity gives it a lasting spark.
Film · 1984DuneFrank HerbertScience Fiction · EpicThe Atreides family takes stewardship of the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the drug melange
What you get: A rich, immersive world of desert planets, noble houses and prophecy. It is a landmark of science fiction that rewards you with a story as big as its universe.
Film · 1973Charlotte’s WebE. B. WhiteClassics · WarmA pig, a spider and the words that save his life
What you get: A warm, beautifully simple story about loyalty and kindness. It leaves you with a lump in your throat and a smile.
Film · 1939Wuthering HeightsEmily BrontëClassics · DarkA wild passion on the Yorkshire moors that destroys two families
What you get: A passionate, wild story set on the Yorkshire moors with characters you will not forget. It is atmospheric, dramatic and gloriously immersive.
Film · 1980The ShiningStephen KingHorror · DarkA winter caretaker and a hotel that wants his son
What you get: A masterclass in atmosphere that makes a snowed-in hotel feel alive. It is a gripping, atmospheric read, ideal for a stormy night.
Film · 1962LolitaVladimir NabokovClassics · DarkHumbert Humbert addresses the reader as a jury in a memoir about his obsession with a 12-year-old girl
What you get: Dazzling language and a voice that makes you think hard about how stories are told.
Film · 2009Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceJ. K. RowlingFantasy · DarkDumbledore shows Harry the past of the dark wizard
What you get: A rich blend of mystery, humor and heartfelt moments, with a deeper look into the past. It leaves you thinking about choices and what makes a person who they are.
Film · 2006The Da Vinci CodeDan BrownMystery & Thriller · TenseA murder at the Louvre
What you get: A fast, clever chase through museums and cathedrals, with codes to crack in every chapter. Short chapters keep the pace brisk, and every one ends on a hook.
Film · 1990The Handmaid’s TaleMargaret AtwoodScience Fiction · DarkA woman is forced to bear children in a theocratic America
What you get: A haunting, beautifully written story that sharpens your sense of what matters most. It stays with you long after the last page.
Film · 1990MiseryStephen KingHorror · TenseA novelist rescued by his biggest fan, who won’t let him leave
What you get: Edge-of-your-seat suspense with just two main characters and a situation you cannot look away from. A masterclass in building tension.
Film · 2009CoralineNeil GaimanFantasy · DarkA girl finds a door to a mirror-world with an Other Mother
What you get: A delightfully spooky tale that mixes wonder and a little fear. It is short, creative and brilliantly atmospheric.
TV series · 2020Brave New WorldAldous HuxleyScience Fiction · DarkIn a future where people are engineered in bottles and conditioned into castes, Bernard Marx begins to doubt
What you get: A vividly imagined future that makes for great conversation. Its ideas about happiness, technology and society feel surprisingly current, and they keep you thinking.
Film · 1974The Great GatsbyF. Scott FitzgeraldClassics · MelancholicNick Carraway rents a house on Long Island next to the estate of Jay Gatsby, who throws lavish parties
What you get: A shimmering glimpse of the Jazz Age, with parties, longing and some of the most quoted lines in American fiction. Compact and stylish, it rewards a second read.
Film · 1963Lord of the FliesWilliam GoldingClassics · DarkAfter a plane crash leaves only British schoolboys alive on an island, they try to organize themselves
What you get: A compelling story that is hard to put down and easy to discuss. It sets your mind working on leadership, community and how groups organize themselves.
Film · 1976CarrieStephen KingHorror · DarkA bullied girl discovers a power that she cannot control
What you get: A fast, vivid story told in a bold, unusual way, with strong sympathy for its heroine. It grabs you right away and does not let go.
Film · 2022Where the Crawdads SingDelia OwensMystery & Thriller · MelancholicA girl raised alone in a North Carolina marsh is accused of murder
What you get: A lyrical story set in the marshes of North Carolina, with a heroine whose resilience stays with you. It blends nature, romance and mystery in a gorgeous, immersive setting.
Film · 1996MatildaRoald DahlFantasy · LightA brilliant girl discovers she can move things with her mind
What you get: Pure delight: funny, warm and quietly empowering. It reminds you that a curious mind and a good heart can change everything.
Film · 1933Little WomenLouisa May AlcottClassics · WarmFour sisters grow up during the American Civil War
What you get: A warm, comforting story of four sisters that feels like coming home. You laugh, you cheer and you come away with a full heart, ready to share it with someone you love.
Film · 2013The Book ThiefMarkus Zusak
Historical Fiction · MelancholicA girl in Nazi Germany steals books, narrated by Death
What you get: A tender, original story narrated in a voice you will not forget. It celebrates books, friendship and small acts of kindness, and many readers cherish it for life.
Film · 2012The Perks of Being a WallflowerStephen ChboskyYoung Adult · MelancholicA shy boy writes letters to a stranger
What you get: A warm, relatable story told through letters, with a narrator who feels like a close friend. It captures what it is like to find your people.
Film · 2007The Kite RunnerKhaled HosseiniLiterary Fiction · MelancholicTwo boys in Kabul and a betrayal that haunts one of them
What you get: A moving story of friendship and the search for redemption, set against a vivid, colorful Afghanistan. It touches the heart and is hard to forget.
Film · 1971Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryRoald DahlFantasy · LightA poor boy wins a golden ticket to see inside a candy factory
What you get: A joyful dose of wonder and mischief, with a kind-hearted hero and a magical factory beyond imagination. A story that makes you smile.
Film · 1989Pet SemataryStephen KingHorror · DarkA burial ground that returns the dead, but not as they were
What you get: A genuinely unsettling story that goes straight for the heart.
Film · 2014The GiverLois LowryYoung Adult · ThoughtfulA boy is chosen to receive the memories of the community
What you get: A quiet, powerful story that makes you appreciate color, feeling and freedom. It stays with you and leads to wonderful conversations.
Film · 1931DraculaBram StokerClassics · DarkA Transylvanian count arrives in England
What you get: A classic chiller told through letters and diaries, full of mood and suspense. You get the original vampire story and the pleasure of seeing where the legend began.
Film · 1931FrankensteinMary ShelleyClassics · DarkA scientist builds a creature and refuses to take responsibility
What you get: A thrilling, atmospheric tale with stormy landscapes, bold ideas and an unforgettable creature. It is the birthplace of modern science fiction, and it still feels fresh.
Film · 2005The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the GalaxyDouglas AdamsScience Fiction · WarmA man is rescued seconds before Earth is demolished
What you get: Pure comic delight: absurd ideas, sharp wit and a cheerful sense that the universe is far stranger and funnier than we think. Excellent for lifting your mood.
Film · 2014The Maze RunnerJames DashnerYoung Adult · TenseA boy wakes in a maze with no memory
What you get: Non-stop tension, a puzzle that keeps deepening and the thrill of a group working together to find a way out. You want to know what is behind it all.
- And Then There Were NoneFilm · 1945And Then There Were NoneAgatha ChristieMystery & Thriller · Dark
Ten strangers on an island are killed one by one
What you get: A beautifully plotted puzzle that gives you clues and keeps you guessing right up to the end. The best-selling mystery of all time is a pure pleasure for puzzle lovers.
Film · 1958The Old Man and the SeaErnest HemingwayLiterary Fiction · ThoughtfulAn old fisherman hooks a giant marlin
What you get: A simple, deeply moving story you can finish in one sitting. It leaves you with a sense of quiet strength and respect for determination.
Film · 1983The OutsidersS. E. HintonYoung Adult · MelancholicGreasers and Socs in 1960s Oklahoma
What you get: A heartfelt, quick read about loyalty and being yourself.
- Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandFilm · 1951Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandLewis CarrollClassics · Light
A girl follows a white rabbit into a world of nonsense
What you get: A burst of imagination and humor, with one curious scene after another. It invites you to relax and enjoy how wonderfully odd things can be.
Film · 1945The Picture of Dorian GrayOscar WildeClassics · DarkA beautiful young man and a portrait that ages for him
What you get: Wit, glamour and an unforgettable magical portrait in a quick, stylish read. Every page is packed with lines worth underlining.
Film · 2003HolesLouis SacharYoung Adult · LightA boy is sent to dig holes in the desert as punishment
What you get: A smart, quick adventure about friendship and luck, with a plot that clicks together beautifully. Funny, surprising and heartwarming.
Film · 2000American PsychoBret Easton EllisLiterary Fiction · DarkA Wall Street banker whose polished surface hides violence
What you get: A sharp, daring satire of surface and style that provokes strong reactions.
TV series · 1999Tuesdays with MorrieMitch Albom
Nonfiction · WarmA man visits his old professor every Tuesday as he is dying
What you get: A tender, easy-to-read story of friendship and life lessons that leaves you reflective and grateful.
Film · 1933The Invisible ManH. G. WellsScience Fiction · DarkA scientist who makes himself invisible and loses his mind
What you get: A fast, entertaining story that is part comedy and part thriller.
TV series · 2020Normal PeopleSally RooneyLiterary Fiction · MelancholicTwo Irish teenagers whose paths keep crossing over the years
What you get: A tender, absorbing story about two people whose connection runs deep over the years. It feels intimate and true to life, and it makes you care about every moment between them.
Film · 2001The Fellowship of the RingJ. R. R. TolkienFantasy · EpicA small ring and the long journey to destroy it
What you get: The first step of an unforgettable journey, with a richly imagined world and friendships that feel like your own. It is a classic fantasy adventure that invites you to keep going.
Film · 1939Of Mice and MenJohn SteinbeckLiterary Fiction · MelancholicTwo migrant workers and their dream of a farm of their own
What you get: A short, tender story about loyalty and a shared dream that is told with simple, beautiful clarity. It lingers in the heart and rewards a slow, careful read.
Film · 1956Moby-DickHerman MelvilleClassics · DarkCaptain Ahab’s obsessive hunt for a white whale
What you get: A grand voyage on the open sea with a legendary captain and a crew you come to know well. It is a rewarding, ambitious classic with unforgettable language.
Film · 2014DivergentVeronica RothYoung Adult · TenseA girl chooses a faction in a divided Chicago
What you get: A gripping story of a young woman finding her courage, with strong action and a thoughtful question: who do you want to become?
Film · 2016Me Before YouJojo MoyesLiterary Fiction · MelancholicA young carer and a man who has lost his wish to live
What you get: A heartfelt love story with warmth, humor and characters who grow and change each other. It is absorbing and moving, and perfect when you want a good, deep read.
Film · 1985The Color PurpleAlice WalkerHistorical Fiction · ThoughtfulLetters from a young woman in rural Georgia
What you get: A powerful story told in an unforgettable voice that leaves you feeling hopeful and deeply connected to its heroine.
Film · 1960The Time MachineH. G. WellsScience Fiction · ThoughtfulAn inventor travels to the year 802,701
What you get: A fast, fascinating journey that stirs your imagination and makes you think about where humanity is headed. Easy to enjoy and hard to forget.
Film · 2013The Sea of MonstersRick RiordanFantasy · LightA quest for the Golden Fleece
What you get: A quick, funny, action-packed quest across the sea with friendly heroes.
Film · 2013Catching FireSuzanne CollinsYoung Adult · TenseThe victors are sent back into the arena
What you get: Fast, gripping storytelling with a heroine who keeps you rooting for her at every turn. The tension rarely lets go, and the ending makes you grab the next book.
Film · 2005The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeC. S. LewisFantasy · WarmFour children step through a wardrobe into a snowy land
What you get: A cozy, magical journey through a snowy land, full of talking animals and brave choices. It brings out the child in readers of every age.
Film · 1998BelovedToni MorrisonHistorical Fiction · DarkIn 1873 Cincinnati, a formerly enslaved woman's house is haunted, and then a young woman arrives
What you get: A masterpiece of lyrical storytelling that fills the page with beauty and feeling. It is a deeply rewarding read with a power that stays with you for years.
Film · 2004I, RobotIsaac AsimovScience Fiction · ThoughtfulNine stories about robots and the three laws that govern them
What you get: Thoughtful, puzzle-like stories that make you wonder about intelligence and trust.
Film · 1974Murder on the Orient ExpressAgatha ChristieMystery & Thriller · ThoughtfulMurder in a snowbound carriage
What you get: A classic puzzle on a snowbound train, with a brilliant detective and a solution that is a joy to discover. It is clever, quick and elegantly told.
Film · 1943Jane EyreCharlotte BrontëClassics · DarkAn orphaned governess meets her mysterious employer
What you get: A passionate, atmospheric story with a heroine whose courage and independence shine. It draws you into the mood of old Thornfield and leaves a lasting impression.
TV series · 2021FoundationIsaac AsimovScience Fiction · ThoughtfulA mathematician predicts the fall of the galactic empire
What you get: A sweeping story of ideas, strategy and a future shaped by science. It makes you feel the size of history and invites you into one of science fiction's greatest series.
- Angels & DemonsFilm · 2009Angels & DemonsDan BrownMystery & Thriller · Tense
A symbologist races to stop a threat to the Vatican
What you get: A race against time through Rome with codes, secrets and cliffhangers at every turn. Perfect when you want a story that keeps pulling you forward.
Film · 2023The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesSuzanne CollinsYoung Adult · DarkThe young Coriolanus Snow before he became the tyrant
What you get: A gripping prequel that adds depth to a world you know and keeps you turning pages.
Film · 1993Jurassic ParkMichael CrichtonScience Fiction · TenseCloned dinosaurs escape on a remote island theme park
What you get: A rollicking, fast-paced adventure packed with fascinating science and gripping scenes. It makes you feel the thrill of standing face to face with the impossible.
Film · 2016The BFGRoald DahlFantasy · WarmA girl and a giant who catches dreams
What you get: Silly, imaginative fun with a lovable giant and a brave girl.
Film · 1993The Secret GardenFrances Hodgson BurnettClassics · WarmA lonely orphan finds a hidden garden on a Yorkshire estate
What you get: A gentle, hopeful story that feels like fresh air. Watching a garden and the children in it bloom is deeply comforting.
Film · 1939The Wonderful Wizard of OzL. Frank BaumFantasy · WarmA Kansas girl is swept by a cyclone to a land of witches
What you get: A colorful, kind-hearted adventure about courage, friendship and finding that you already have what you need. Comforting and delightful.
Film · 1935A Tale of Two CitiesCharles DickensClassics · DarkLondon and Paris at the time of the French Revolution
What you get: A stirring story of courage and sacrifice set between London and Paris, with one of literature's most famous openings. It rewards you with a powerful, unforgettable finish.
Film · 2014Gone GirlGillian FlynnMystery & Thriller · DarkA wife vanishes, and her husband becomes the main suspect
What you get: A sharp, twisty thriller that grips you from the first chapters and keeps surprising you. It is a perfect pick for a book club that loves to debate and theorize.
TV series · 2023All the Light We Cannot SeeAnthony DoerrHistorical Fiction · HopefulA blind girl in Paris and a German radio-gifted orphan, on opposite sides of World War II
What you get: Beautiful, carefully built prose and two lives that move toward each other. Short chapters make it easy to read, and the images linger long after you finish.
Film · 2017Call Me by Your NameAndré AcimanLiterary Fiction · MelancholicA summer romance on the Italian Riviera
What you get: Beautiful, sensual prose that captures first love and the ache of memory.
Film · 2003A Wrinkle in TimeMadeleine L’EngleScience Fiction · WarmA girl travels through space to rescue her father
What you get: A sense of wonder and a brave heroine who finds that love and being yourself are real strengths. It lifts your imagination.
Film · 2017The GunslingerStephen KingFantasy · DarkA gunslinger pursues a man in black across a desert
What you get: A strange, haunting atmosphere and a lone hero on a mysterious quest. It draws you into a big world and leaves you curious about everything behind it.
Film · 1955East of EdenJohn SteinbeckHistorical Fiction · ThoughtfulTwo California families and the old story of Cain and Abel
What you get: A rich, deeply human story that makes you think about your own choices and family. Generous, wise and unforgettable.
Film · 1967In Cold BloodTruman CapoteNonfiction · DarkThe true story of a murder in a Kansas farmhouse
What you get: A gripping, beautifully written account that reads like a novel, giving real insight into people and a landmark event. Powerful and thought-provoking.
Film · 2018Ready Player OneErnest ClineScience Fiction · LightA treasure hunt through a virtual world built on 1980s pop culture
What you get: A high-energy adventure packed with games, music and movie nostalgia. It is a fun, bright treasure hunt you can race through.
Film · 1996EmmaJane AustenClassics · LightA clever, wealthy young woman who is certain she knows best in matters of love
What you get: A bright, funny village world full of matchmaking, misunderstandings and affectionate wit. It is a cozy, clever read that ends in a deeply satisfying way.
TV series · 1985Anne of Green GablesL. M. MontgomeryClassics · WarmA girl moves to a farm that wanted a boy
What you get: A big dose of coziness and joy, with a chatty, lovable heroine who sees beauty everywhere. It leaves you feeling cheerful and welcome.
Film · 1953The War of the WorldsH. G. WellsScience Fiction · DarkMartians invade Victorian England
What you get: The thrill of an unforgettable alien arrival, seen through one ordinary person's eyes. A foundation of modern science fiction that still grips.
Film · 2013Ender's GameOrson Scott CardScience Fiction · TenseHumanity is at war with an insectoid alien species, and gifted children are trained as officers through war games
What you get: A fast, clever story about a gifted boy and a bigger challenge than he expected. It keeps you gripped and makes you think about leadership and strategy.
TV series · 2014OutlanderDiana GabaldonHistorical Fiction · WarmA nurse in 1945 steps through a stone and lands in 1743
What you get: A sweeping romance across time, with the Scottish Highlands, vivid details and a love story you can settle into. Rich and immersive, it is an adventure that carries on through a long series.
TV series · 2018The A.B.C. MurdersAgatha ChristieMystery & Thriller · TenseA killer who sends letters in alphabetical order
What you get: A cleverly structured mystery with a bold concept and a satisfying reveal. You feel your mind working along with Poirot from page to page.
Film · 1972Slaughterhouse-FiveKurt VonnegutClassics · DarkBilly Pilgrim, an optometrist from Ilium, New York, lives his life out of order, from Dresden to Tralfamadore
What you get: A short, inventive, distinctive story that jumps through time with wit and warmth. It is one of the most original novels of its century and a quick, rewarding read.
TV series · 2019Good OmensTerry Pratchett & Neil GaimanFantasy · LightAn angel and a demon try to stop the apocalypse
What you get: Laugh-out-loud humor, a lovable odd-couple friendship and a plot that is as clever as it is silly. A joy from start to finish.
Film · 1940The Grapes of WrathJohn SteinbeckLiterary Fiction · DarkThe Joad family leaves Oklahoma for California
What you get: An epic road story with unforgettable characters and a deep sense of togetherness. It shows the strength of ordinary people and leaves you moved and inspired.
Film · 1971A Clockwork OrangeAnthony BurgessScience Fiction · DarkFifteen-year-old Alex narrates his gang's violence and then the state's attempt to reform him
What you get: A fast, inventive story with its own slang that makes you think about freedom and goodness.
Film · 1995Sense and SensibilityJane AustenClassics · WarmTwo sisters, one sensible and one passionate
What you get: A charming, clever story of love and good sense that keeps you rooting for its heroines.
Film · 1950Treasure IslandRobert Louis StevensonClassics · LightA boy, a map and a pirate captain named Long John Silver
What you get: Pure adventure fun: a young hero, a charming rogue and the pull of a treasure hunt. It brings back the excitement of reading as a child.
Film · 1970Catch-22Joseph HellerClassics · DarkCaptain Yossarian, a bombardier in 1942-44, checks into a military hospital to avoid flying more missions
What you get: A brilliantly funny, inventive novel that gave a famous phrase to the English language. Clever, absurd and endlessly quotable, it is a joy for lovers of wit.
Film · 1994Interview with the VampireAnne RiceHorror · DarkA vampire tells his life story to a journalist
What you get: A lush, brooding confession in New Orleans and beyond that draws you into a different world.
Film · 2014MockingjaySuzanne CollinsYoung Adult · DarkThe rebellion reaches its final war
What you get: A powerful finish that makes you think about hope, loyalty and what people will do for each other. Emotional, intense and hard to put down.
Film · 2002The Two TowersJ. R. R. TolkienFantasy · EpicThe Fellowship splits and war comes to Rohan
What you get: Sweeping adventure with unforgettable scenes of loyalty and courage, plus the pull of several journeys at once. A sense of a vast world fighting for its light.
Film · 2009The RoadCormac McCarthyLiterary Fiction · DarkA father and his young son walk south across a burned America with a pistol
What you get: A deeply moving story about love between a father and son, told in beautiful, spare prose. It reminds you how much a small act of care can mean.
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