From Page to Screen: Doctor Dolittle: The Complete Collection

I've never read any of the Doctor Dolittle books but after watching the trailer for the new movie (which I want to see), it had me interested in reading them. I would love to get this boxed set, it includes 13 stories in four books. I think it's pretty cool to have all the books in one collection. I may have to add this to my wishlist because I really would like to read the books.

Book: Doctor Dolittle: The Complete Collection by Hugh Lofting

Description:

Journey into the world of Doctor Dolittle, the kind and eccentric naturalist who can speak with animals. Working with original author Hugh Lofting’s son, these books have been fully updated for the modern reader, all while retaining the full charm of the originals.

"The Reincarnationist Papers" is Being Adapted into a Movie

The novel The Reincarnationist Papers by D. Eric Maikranz is being adapted into a movie titled Infinite. It will star Mark Wahlberg, Sophie Cookson and Dylan O'Brien and will be directed by Antoine Fuqua. It's scheduled to be released in theatres on August 7, 2020.

I had never heard of this book but the description makes it seem like an interesting read. It feels like a cross between sci-fi and historical fiction and I wonder if it will answer the question of whether Evan Michaels' reincarnation experiences are real or something created by his imagination.

I wouldn't mind reading this for book club, would anyone else be interested in reading it as well?


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Book: The Reincarnationist Papers: A Memoir of Past Lives: The Account of Evan Michaels by D. Eric Maikranz

Description:

The electrifying book that introduces readers to the Cognomina, a secret society of people who possess total recall of their past lives. "Haunted by memories of two past lives, a troubled young man stumbles upon a centuries-old secret society of similar individuals and dares to join their ranks." Evan Michaels' now public account takes us into this organization whose members have been agents of change throughout history.

Sydney Park to star in the Netflix movie "There's Someone Inside Your House"

It's being reported that actress Sydney Park, who stars in the Pretty Little Liars spin-off The Perfectionist will star in the Netflix movie "There's Someone Inside Your House". The movie is based on the same titled book that's written by Stephanie Perkins and Park will star as the main character Makani Young.

I heard so many good things about this book and I can't believe I have it sitting on my shelf. I bought it two years ago and I'm going to try to read it before the movie is released which so far Netflix has not announced a release date.


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Book: There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins

Description:

It's been almost a year since Makani Young came to live with her grandmother in landlocked Nebraska, and she's still adjusting to her new life. And still haunted by her past in Hawaii.

Then, one by one, the students of her small town high school begin to die in a series of gruesome murders, each with increasing and grotesque flair. As the terror grows closer and the hunt intensifies for the killer, Makani will be forced to confront her own dark secrets.

Stephanie Perkins, bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss, returns with a fresh take on the classic teen slasher story that’s fun, quick-witted, and completely impossible to put down.

From Page to Screen: Men In Black International Novelization

I've been seeing a lot of people say they're going to see Men In Black International and that's so good to hear because I know can't wait to see this movie. I've always loved the sci-fi world of the MIB and International looks like a fun addition to the franchise.

Which brings us to today's Books to Film post, the Men In Black International Novelization. I know technically novelizations are not Books to Film but they go with the category since they are film adaptations. I don't know if this novelization will include any additional scenes but it will include a prequel short story, I wonder which characters it will focus on.

Anyway, can't wait to see the movie and get this book.

Book: Men In Black International Novelization by R. S. Belcher

Publication Date: June 18

Description:

The Men in Black have expanded to cover the globe, but so have the villains of the universe. When aliens that can take the form of any human arrive on Earth, H and M embark on a globe-trotting adventure to save the agency -- and ultimately the world.

From Page to Screen: Godzilla: King of the Monsters

I keep hearing that Godzilla: King of the Monsters is really good which is great to hear since I'm really looking forward to seeing it. However, until then I wanted to let you know there's a novelization for the movie.

With novelizations, do you prefer to read the book before or after seeing the movie? I guess it depends because most of the time I like to read the book after the seeing the movie. But if I missed the movie while it was in theatres, then I'll probably read the book then watch the movie when it's out on DVD/Blu-ray.


Novelization

Book: Godzilla: King of the Monsters Novelization by Greg Keyes

Description:

Godzilla: King of the Monsters follows the heroic efforts of the cryptozoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and its ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity's very existence hanging in the balance.

From Page to Screen: Aladdin

The trailer for Disney's live-action Aladdin is beautiful and I'm sure the movie will do well at the box office. However, I want to highlight a couple of books that are related to the movie. The first is Aladdin, the novelization and the second is Aladdin: Far from Agrabah, a media tie-in original story. I wonder if the novelization will include additional scenes? Regardless I still would like to read it.

So, if you're going to see the movie don't forget to pick up one of these or any other Aladdin books.


Novelization

Book: Aladdin Novelization by Elizabeth Rudnick

Description:

A beloved classic comes to life for a new generation in the upcoming Walt Disney Studios live action Aladdin film, and this thrilling novelization invites fans to revisit Aladdin's tale in the pages over and over again.

From Page to Screen: A Dog's Journey, The Sun is Also a Star and John Wick vol #1

I love watching movies and TV shows but I feel like with so many based on books, the original source material is often forgotten or hardly promoted. Which is why I'm starting this new post Books to Film and TV as a way to focus on or promote the books that have inspired or are tied-in to the movies and TV shows.

This weekend there are three new movies that are either based on a book or is a media tie-in: A Dog's Journey, The Sun is Also a Star and John Wick.


Movies Based on a Book

Book: A Dog's Journey by W. Bruce Cameron

Description:

The follow-up to A Dog's Purpose, which followed the soulful story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.

After searching for his purpose through several eventful lives, Buddy is sure that he has found and fulfilled it. Yet as he watches curious baby Clarity get into dangerous mischief, he is certain that this little girl is very much in need of a dog of her own.

When Buddy is reborn, he realizes that he has a new destiny. He's overjoyed when he is adopted by Clarity, now a vibrant but troubled teenager. When they are suddenly separated, Buddy despairs—who will take care of his girl?

"Crazy Rich Asians" Book Sequel to be Turned into a Movie

Even though I'm currently reading Crazy Rich Asians (I should have the review posted soon), the movie has done amazing at the box office. It's such a huge success that the sequel China Rich Girlfriend written Kevin Kwan will now be turned into a movie.

I don't have the sequel but I will try to get it along with the third book, Rich People Problems.

Book: China Rich Girlfriend (Crazy Rich Asians book #2) by Kevin Kwan

Description:

It’s the eve of Rachel Chu’s wedding, and she should be over the moon. She has a flawless Asscher-cut diamond, a wedding dress she loves, and a fiancé willing to thwart his meddling relatives and give up one of the biggest fortunes in Asia in order to marry her. Still, Rachel mourns the fact that her birthfather, a man she never knew, won’t be there to walk her down the aisle. 

Then a chance accident reveals his identity. Suddenly, Rachel is drawn into a dizzying world of Shanghai splendor, a world where people attend church in a penthouse, where exotic cars race down the boulevard, and where people aren’t just crazy rich … they’re China rich.

Sophie Kinsella's Book "Can You Keep a Secret?" is Being Adapted into a Movie

It's recently been announced that Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella will be made into a movie. Actress Alexandra Daddario, who most recently starred in the Netflix romantic comedy When We First Met, will not only star as the main character Emma Corrigan but will also be executive producing the movie. Also co-starring in the movie is Tyler Hoechlin, who most recently starred in the dystopian movie The Domestics, he will play Jack Harper.

I do hope this movie adaptation will be better than the one for Sophie Kinsella's Confessions of a Shopaholic because that movie was so awful. And this is one time where the saying "the book was better than the movie" is a perfect fit because it really was terrible.

I have read a lot of Kinsella's books but I have not read Can You Keep a Secret?. I'm going to add this to my wishlist, hopefully I can read it before the movie is released.

Description:

Meet Emma Corrigan, a young woman with a huge heart, an irrepressible spirit, and a few little secrets:

Secrets from her boyfriend: I’ve always thought Connor looks a bit like Ken. As in Barbie and Ken.

Secrets from her mother: I lost my virginity in the spare bedroom with Danny Nussbaum while Mum and Dad were downstairs watching Ben-Hur.

Secrets she wouldn’t share with anyone in the world: I have no idea what NATO stands for. Or even what it is.

Until she spills them all to a handsome stranger on a plane. At least, she thought he was a stranger. . . .

But come Monday morning, Emma’s office is abuzz about the arrival of Jack Harper, the company’s elusive CEO. Suddenly Emma is face-to-face with the stranger from the plane, a man who knows every single humiliating detail about her. Things couldn’t possibly get worse. Or could they?