Lit Flicks Challenge – November

Okay, here’s the somewhat tardy November Lit Flicks Challenge post:

OCTOBER WINNER

First things first. The winner of the October giveaway is . . . Movie Viewing Girl! I’ll be sending her a copy of Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte. It’s both scary and on her challenge list. Thank you to everyone who participated! (We had a total of 99 entries.) I really enjoyed reading everyone’s reviews. Keep ‘em coming.

NOVEMBER MEME

For November, let’s take a look at the Oscar-season movies that are based on books. Which of the adaptations that are being released are you most excited to see? Have you read any of the books upon which they are based? Which ones do you predict will receive awards?

Here’s a (probably incomplete) list of the adaptations coming out this holiday season:

• Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist
• City of Ember
• The Secret Life of Bees
• The Time Traveler’s Wife
• Quantum of Solace
• The Road
• Twilight
• Coraline
• The Tale of Despereaux
• The Day the Earth Stood Still
• Defiance
• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
• Marley & Me
• Revolutionary Road

NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY

On December 1st, I’ll hold a drawing for a yet-to-be-determined book that has been adapted into an award-winning movie. As before, your activity throughout the month of November will earn you entries. You’ll earn one entry for each of the following:

- Joining the challenge (post a link on the SIGN UP Mr. Linky to your list of selections for the challenge – you only have to do this one time)
- Joining the companion challenge hosted by my brother for movie lovers (again, you only have to do this one time)
- Completing the above meme for November (add a link on the REVIEWS & POSTS Mr. Linky to your post)
- Leaving a comment on this post listing your favorite book that was adapted into an award-winning movie
- Posting a review of a book adapted into a movie or a movie adapted from a book – one entry per review (add a link on the REVIEWS & POSTS Mr. Linky)

MY THOUGHTS

Of the list above, I’ve read The City of Ember, The Secret Life of Bees, The Time Traveler’s Wife, Twilight, Coraline, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Marley & Me. I intend to read The Road and The Tale of Despereaux for the challenge!

As for the movies, I’ve only seen City of Ember so far and thought it was just okay. I’m very excited to see the rest of the adaptations of the books I’ve read (and will read) though. I’m probably most excited about The Time Traveler’s Wife. As for awards, I think The Road is the movie most likely to sweep the Oscars.

Note: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. You can read it for free here. I’ll be posting my review of the story later this week.

Related posts:

1. Lit Flicks Challenge Kick Off
2. Lit Flicks Challenge – December
3. Lit Flicks Challenge – January

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