Regardless of how much you might enjoy reading, sometimes you want to relax without the concentration that reading requires. Lately, Netflix has been on a roll with releasing originals based on books. They've also got some great older movies based on books and things that would appeal to book lovers in general.
1. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
This is one of the new Netflix originals. First, if you haven't read the book, you absolutely need to read it. It's set right after WWII on an British island that was occupied by German forces, and it pulls you into a charming, eccentric world. While I haven't personally watched this movie yet, I'm looking forward to seeing whether it holds up to the promise of the book.
2. To All the Boys I've Loved Before
This is another one of the new Netflix originals. If you read YA, then you've probably run across Jenny Han. I don't even care that this series is supposed to be a teen romance. I couldn't put the books down once I started. I haven't watched this one yet either, but if you love a good romance movie, chances are that this one is going to be worth watching.
3. The Princess Diaries
Yes, this movie actually is based on a book (series.) Unfortunately, the books are not nearly as good as the movie, so I'd advise that you skip the book and just go straight to the movie.
4. Stardust
Even if you're not usually all that into fantasy, Stardust is a fantastic movie. It's based on the book by Neil Gaiman, and it's more of a romance than strictly fantasy. The main character Tristan goes to get a fallen star for the girl he's in love with. When he reaches the star, he finds out that the star is actually a beautiful girl which is where all the trouble begins. The book and movie are equally good.
5. Lord of the Rings
This one shouldn't need any explanation. You've already heard of it. I was just surprised to discover that it's on Netflix. Honestly, I am not all that obsessed with the movies because there is so much fighting, but there's also Orlando Bloom so that helps some.
6. Sherlock
Ok, if you haven't already read the stories, you need to. I thought that they wouldn't be all that interesting, but there's a reason that Sherlock Holmes is still popular today. This particular version stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes which in itself should be enough to put the series on your list.
7. Beauty and the Beast
Chances are that if you love books, then you also love Belle. Disney's live action version of Beauty and the Beast is currently on Netflix. This movie is just as delightful and magical as the animated one. As an added draw for book lovers, Emma Watsons (AKA Hermoine Granger) stars as Belle.
8. Gilmore Girls
While this show isn't based on a book, book lovers will adore Rory. There are 339 books referenced in the series. If you haven't watched this series yet, you have no idea what you are missing out on.
Netflix is constantly updating their selection of movies and tv shows, and I'm sure that I've missed many great movies and shows based on books. What are your current favorites and must-watches based on books?
I'm so excited to see To All The Boys I've Loved Before. It sounds like such a sweet story.
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DeleteBeautiful Creatures
ReplyDeleteIt’s a good one about a girl that moves into a big, beautiful house in a small, old town. Through out the story she reveals who she is and how she is connected to the town she now lives in. It’s a wonderful telling of magic, good, evil and the workings of a small town. The book is the first of a series, but they’ve only made the one movie. Its worth the watch and read.
I saw the movie, but I've never read the book!
DeleteI actually want to see Stardust as much as I want to read the book. I should get to it one of these days.
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