Book to film/tv back to book..
29 April 2014 
This week the topic over at the Broke and the Bookish Top Ten Tuesday is:
Top Ten Books If You Like ‘X’ (tv show/movie/comic/play etc). (basically any sort of other entertainment):
Well, this one was a puzzle to think about but here’s what I’ve come up with:
- Game of Thrones – very popular series on the tv at the moment (based on the series of books by George Martin) – this is both strange and oddly satisfying. Strange because quite a few people usually say they don’t read or watch fantasy and oddly satisfying because it gives me an ‘I told you so vibe’ plus it means more people are maybe starting to like fantasy! I think if you like this series you would probably like the Farseer series of books by Robin Hobb or perhaps the Mistborn books by Brandon Sanderson (maybe even his way of Kings series). There’s lots of world building and some great characters and both books have a sort of mediaeval feel.
- Rebecca and Jamaica Inn have been on the screen a number of times and are two great stories written by Daphne duMaurier. I always think that if you like this sort of story you would probably love A Secret History by Donna Tartt or My Cousin Rachel also by Daphne duMaurier.
- Dr Who – this is a bit of an odd suggestion and so I’m probably going to be shunned or people will break out the pitchforks at this point but I can sort of imagine Harry Dresden as Doctor Who. Okay, he hasn’t got a tardis. There are no daleks. It’s not really concerning travel through space – okay, it’s a very slim reasoning altogether, but I just like the idea and I can picture Harry in his hat and duster with a good long scarf – The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher (or is it Dr Dresden?).
- And, for the gamers out there – Oblivion and Skyrim for example – well there’s such a lot going on in these games but it’s all pretty fantastic. I’m thinking obviously Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit by JRR Tolkien. If you don’t fancy them then Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series seems to have something for everyone – and, in spite of the massive extent of the series there are standalone novels and little mini series so you don’t have to read from beginning to end!
- Zelda – love that game – I can’t help thinking of Neverending Story here – don’t even ask me why! I have no reasons. I just like it.
- Assassin’s Creed (Black Flag) – I can’t help thinking of Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch – course you wouldn’t want to jump in at No.2 so you’d have to go to the beginning of the Gentlemen Bastard series – but, great stories full of snark and banter and No.2 is all about the swashbuckling.
- The Harry Potter films (based on J K Rowling’s series of books) – I think fans of Harry Potter may very well enjoy Benedict Jacka’s Alex Versus novels.
- If you’re into graphics/comic books I would recommend the Girl Genius novels by Phil and Kaja Foglio – these are such good fun – this was originally a comic series that turned webcomic and was then printed into two books (I think two but there could be more). Very amusing tales.
- Zombies are making a resurgence (thankfully not in real life!) – World War Z, Walking Dead – If you enjoy these then I would very much recommend The Girl with All the Gifts by M R Carey, it’s a really good story, I loved Michelle and it has a slight twist plus an unexpected end.
- Classics – Pride and Prejudice – been made into film, play and series, really, you’re spoilt for choice in terms of tv – if you fancy revisiting the Bennetts but from a different POV then I would very much recommend Longbourn by Jo Baker – a really good book – I loved it.
Them’s all for me.
Books and travelling with Lynn 
The Dresden Files were turned into a short-lived tv show on SciFi back in the day. The big issue was that the episodes were shown out of order and they cut the pilot version of “Storm Front” from two hours down to an hour. (They occasionally show the full version late at night and it’s worth seeing). All that said, I liked the show and it bad potential. You can check it out on streaming services.
Thank you Michael – I’ll check it out. I think Carl also mentioned this also – it’s a pity they didn’t stick to the full version. Perhaps they will be remade.
Lynn 😀
My initial thought after reading this post (which was great, by the way) is that I couldn’t help but think you’re a gamer. And therefore, are that much cooler.
Cheers,
joey via. thoughts and afterthoughts
If only that were true. I live in a household of gamers and therefore sit through most of them, help out with puzzles, etc. Actually really enjoy them being on to be honest and get quite into them. Loved Black Flag and Oblivion and Skyrim. Well, actually, Zelda as well!
Lynn 😀
I guess that means you’ve vicariously beaten all those games then!
Yes! I am a master at vicariously beating ALL games!!
Lynn 😀
My man plays Assassin’s Creed and also loved the Gentlemen Bastard series. He agrees that they have a similar feel.
i really like my Dresden Files, but couldn’t get into Dr. Who. Dr. Who seemed so much sillier than Dresden Files (which does have moments of fun and silliness, but I find that series much more serious).
I loved Assassin’s Creed – don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t playing it, but my hubby was! Black Flag was great.
Dr Who – totally see where you’re coming from but I suppose Dr Who is a children’s show – if you had the grown up equivalent, well,, hello Mr/Dr Dresden!
Lynn:D