Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm.
There are so many books that I read that I think would make great movies- if they had the right producer, director, screenwriter, cast, etc, etc, etc! I am always nervous when books I love are adapted, but when they are done well I love them. There are also quite a few books that I read that I do not think would make great movies- maybe I will share a few of those in a post in the future!
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
I have a feeling this book will be on a lot of lists this week! This book reads like a movie, which makes sense considering it is about a famous movie star. I am trying to think of who would make a good Evelyn Hugo- she is such a dynamic character!
A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
A movie of The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet has the potential to be a truly epic movie! It reminds me a little bit of Guardians of the Galaxy, so I think it can be done. I worry that a movie won’t quite capture the humour and the character dynamics, but I would still love to see it on the big screen.
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
The Storied Life would be such a charming movie. I could see it appealing to a lot of people! It would also be a tearjerker! The setting of this book is what really makes me think it would be a great movie. It takes place on an island and the main character owns the only bookstore. I really want this to happen!
The Radium Girls by Kate Moore
A lot of my favourite movie adaptations actually come from non-fiction novels. I think Radium Girls would translate very well on screen. It would be hard to watch at times, but it is a story that everyone should become aware of. I can see it being brilliant with a great cast of female characters.
The Names They Gave Us by Emery Lord
This is the book on my list that seems the least likely to happen but I really think it would make for a great movie. There have been a lot of YA movie adaptations lately, and if I could vote for the next one this would be it. It is very diverse, set at a summer camp, and the characters are very real. I think the message is important and a lot of people would feel seen if this book was adapted.
Excellent list, Kristin! 🙂
Thank you!
I haven’t read Seven Husbands yet (I will at some point I’m sure!), but everything I heard about it sounds like it would a great movie.
It’s such a great book and definitely would be a wonderful movie. Might be cheating because it is a book about a movie star!
Radium Girls is already in developed for the screen!
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6317180/
Oh, awesome! That makes me really excited! Thank you for the link!
I’m totally kicking myself for not thinking of The Seven Husbands!!! I think that I would just end up crying like a baby through the whole thing…… basically what happened while reading the book lol. I REALLY hope that one is made into a movie some day!!
I have faith that it will be! I will definitely have to bring a box of tissues to the theatre with me!
A friend lent me The Storied Life but I’ve been putting it off because it always just looked meh .. good to know you enjoyed it!
It is really charming! It is a great book for book lovers!
I am honestly surprised ‘Seven Husbands’ hasn’t been picked up for a movie already like it seems like a no brainer?!?!
I know! I did some googled to see if it has been picked up but couldn’t find anything. I was really surprised!
These all sound like great books. I’ll add them to my TBR for sure. Thanks for the recommendations!
Awesome! I hope you enjoy them!
I love movies based on books, though I always have to read the book first!
Me too! I can’t read the book after I see the movie!
I need to read Seven Husbands, because I’ve only heard good things about it and it’s about time, haha. Hopefully this year *fingers crossed*.
It’s fantastic!! I really think you’ll love it!
I still have to read A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet but I read Record of a Spaceborn Few and loved it, so I totally want to see the series turned into film/tv show! I think it’d be a nice Guardians of the Galaxy/This is Us mashup. 😀
That is the perfect way to describe it!!!
Ooh I like the list, especially The Long Way to A small Planet and The Names They Gave Us .. don’t recognise any others ^_^
Thank you! Both amazing books!
I still need to read Seven Husbands, but YES!! The Names They Gave Us would make an awesome film!!
You’ll love it! I glad you agree about The Names They Gave Us!
Great choices! I recently watched A Star is Born and I kept thinking about how I’d like more movies about decadent Hollywood stars. Even though the movie was a bit of a lackluster for me – I had very different expectations for it – I still think it was interesting overall. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo could have a similar vibe, I believe! I haven’t read that one yet, but I always find interesting looking back on celebrities’ past, with the media pressure and other struggles. I think it would be a phenomenal movie!
There’s actually a documentary about the Radium Girls called Radium City!
Oh, awesome! I might watch that tonight. I am always on the hunt for a good documentary. Thanks!
Great list! I’ve heard nothing but good things about Evelyn Hugo and am looking forward to reading it 😀 (and it definitely sounds like it would make a good film too 😉 )
Thanks! I really think you’ll love it!