
TV Series:
1. My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick --although it would probably be called "The Garretts" :) I adored this book and that gigantic family and think it would transfer really well to a half-hour sitcom, with those "serious" moments thrown in every now and then.
2. The Willow Falls series (book one here) by Wendy Mass --this would be an ABC Family series about a magical little town where weird things happen on your birthday. And it's all connected to the town matriarch, the old lady with the duck-shaped birthmark, played by Bette Midler hah!
3. Ten Rules for Living with My Sister by Ann M Martin --bet you thought I was going to put Baby-Sitters Club, huh? ;) Nah, it's been done. Ten Rules is another that's perfect for a half-hour sitcom (let's bring back TGIF!!)...about 2 sisters who don't always get along, but love each other fiercely. Aww...can't you see the opening credits already?? Two girls arguing in a messy room and at the end hugging and smiling cheesily at the camera. Lol...

5. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han --this would be a summer special series, obviously, and would follow Belly's path of self-discovery, love, and heartache. Bonus: sun-kissed tan boys in board shorts all the time. :)
Movies:
1. Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson --it already has a built in movie soundtrack (which I have sloooowly been building on my 8Tracks for my upcoming review) and I think it has just the perfect amount of drama and comedic relief to show on the big screen.
2. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon --with all the super-hero movies out and so popular the last few years, it'd be fun to see one about the artists and the process and also a little bit of history thrown in.

3. Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Cohn & Levithan --a romp around New York City at Christmastime? How could that not be a perfect movie?? And the girl will be played by Shailene Woodley, of course!
4. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver --done well (which is the key to this Top 10, yes?), I think this would be an amazing movie. It could be so emotional and it has such an important message.
5. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern --just wishful thinking, because I love this book so much and would love to see the world brought to life. I'd prefer live-action, but I can totally see Tim Burton working his magic with it too.
(by KellyAngel, who also does this awesome comic
about looking pretty that everyone should see!!)
I loooooove My Life Next Door so much but it actually didn't strike me as a movie/tv show material, lol, don't know why.
ReplyDeleteAnd omg Tim Burton for The Night Circus? Aw YESSSSS it would be brilliant!
Tirta @ I Prefer Reading
Tim Burton would definitely be fun for Night Circus, it's right up his (dark & twisty) alley lol.
DeleteI would love to see Before I Fall on the big screen. Great choice for My Life Next Door as a TV show.
ReplyDeleteThank you and thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteI love the comic! That tends to be my exact reaction when I hear my favorite books are hitting the silver screen. We have a few in common :) but I also absolutely agree with Amy & Roger's Epic Detour. I just finished Morgan Matson's Second Chance Summer (also fantastic!) Enjoyed your list!!
ReplyDeleteI really want to read Second Chance Summer, I loved A&R so much! :)
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