Thursday, October 2, 2014

BOOK TO MOVIE GIVEAWAY HOP (Win a $20.00 Gift Card):


Welcome to the
BOOKS TO MOVIES GIVEAWAY HOP
hosted by I Am a Reader and  BookHounds running from October 2nd to October 10th. There are a bunch of blogs participating in this one so be sure to stop by each one listed in the Linky below. Each site has their own entry rules and geographic limits, so be sure to read the rules and enter their giveaways accordingly. 

Books To Movies...

There have been some truly great movies that have come from books. Books carry a special, unique and cherishable feel that compares to non-other. Pairing it with our favorite snack or beverage, (in my case coffee or wine.. mostly wine ;) ), we can spend hours immersed in the world the author has created. And though I know an hour and a half movie can never really replace the ingenious magic that comes from ink and paper or even e-ink and a lit screen, movies can still hold a flicker of the allure that books do. For my giveaway, I couldn't choose one book or one movie that I felt I loved more than another, so I'm cheating and just giving away a gift card of the winners choice.

Go forth, read an amazing book and see a great movie! On me ;)

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94 comments:

  1. Hi :) I really don't have one. I find books so much better.

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    1. I do too. Can't beat a good book. Thanks for stopping by. Good luck!

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  2. Hello! I don't have one, I prefer books over the movies, because I like to use my own imagination!!

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    1. I agree! Though there are some great movies out there that bring to life the essence of a book, the books are still much much better and so are our imaginations. Thanks for stopping by and good luck!

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  3. My favorite book to movie is tied between Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone and Divergent.

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    1. I loved the Harry Potter movies and don't shoot me, but I only read the first Harry Potter book. I know I know. I suck. lol.. but the movie and the ones that followed were and still are some of my favorites. I also really liked Divergent. That's one that did well from book to movie in my opinion. Thanks for stopping by Kerry!

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    1. Oh, definitely a good one! I loved both the book and the movie! But it's Anne Rice, I mean come on. It was bound to be good ;) Thanks for stopping by Iriel. Good luck in the giveaway!

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    1. I never read the book but the movie creeped me out! Kathy Bates totally made me believe she was a psycho ;) Thanks for stopping by Courtney!

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  6. I don't really have one. Thanks for the giveaway. <3

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  7. I like the Hunger games, it is a very exciting book and movie.

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    1. The Hunger Games were a good one too! I can't wait for the next movie. Thanks for participating Sara!

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  8. I like the movies of Stephen King's novels that have been made :)

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    1. I love his movies. Rose Red was one of my favorites as well as It, Maximum Overdrive, IT, The Mist, The Stand, Silver Bullet... ok, I could go on and on! lol.. Thanks for stopping by Jan.

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    1. Loved LOTR! That's a great pick. Thanks for stopping by Anne!

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  10. I loved Interview With The Vampire, The Notebook and The Time Travelers Wife. Love this giveaway idea of a hop. Very cool. Thanks!

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    1. Awesome picks Nicole! I loved The Notebook. Both the movie and the book were really great! Thanks for stopping by!

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    1. Loved that one too! Thanks for participating Cassie! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  12. Walk to remember, Perks of being a Wallflower, Divergent and Fault in Our stars are my favs. Older would be Lord of the Rings Trilogy have'nt seen Hobbit yet

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    1. I've not seen or read Perks of Being A Wallflower but I heard it was really good. I might have to make a weekend of it and read/watch that one ;) Love the rest of your picks. Thanks for stopping by ;)

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  13. Well as of right now my favorite book to movie is The Maze Runner.

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    1. I want to read that book. I've heard great things about it. The trailer for the movie looks really good. Thanks for participating and good luck :)

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  14. HI!! I don't have one. I don't usually read a book and see the movie too, except for the Left Behind series

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Vickie! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  15. Harry Potter

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    1. Love those Harry Potter movies! Definitely some of the best out there. Thanks for participating Samantha!

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  16. Hi :D ..and Interview with the Vampire

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    1. I keep hearing great things about Outlander. I'm going to have to give it a try! Thanks for participating Merelyn ;)

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  18. My favorite book to movie is Mortal Instruments and Divergent.

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    1. I liked Mortal Instruments and I LOVED Divergent. Two wonderful picks Lisa. Thanks for commenting ;)

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  19. So far I am liking OUTLANDER..although it is BOOK to TV show...Thanks for the giveaway

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    1. Definitely going to have to give Outlander a try. Good luck Sandy!

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  20. I totally loved the Notebook, Walk to Remember, and Twilight.

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    1. Great picks Ally! I liked all three of those as well. Good luck in the giveaway!

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  21. One of my favorite movie adaptations of a book is Sense and Sensibility with Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet.

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    1. Oh my! Yes! I loved that one too. Both Thompson and Winslet did a fabulous job. Great pick! Good luck Elizabeth!

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  22. One of my favorite books to movies was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone :)

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    1. You can't go wrong with Harry Potter! Thanks for participating and good luck!

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    1. Yes, that is a great pick! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  24. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

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    1. I loved both the book and the movie for this one! Great choice Salli! Good luck :)

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  25. I don't really have a favorite book-to-movie. Don't get me wrong, there are some good ones like Message In A Bottle and The Notebook, but I actually prefer books over movies because the majority of the time they leave things out or change the sequence of what's in the book. Plus books let us use our own imagination. :)

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    1. I agree! I definitely prefer books to movies. There are VERY few instances where the movie meets the books expectations or even goes beyond them. And you're right, the mind is much more imaginative. Thanks for stopping by and good luck :)

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  26. I really did enjoy the Enders game movie. The book was excellent and I want to read more of those, but they did a great job on the movie.

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    1. That's a great choice! I enjoyed the movie a lot. Good luck in the giveaway Cheryl!

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  27. I'll go old school .... I loved the adaptation of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (Blade Runner).

    Thanks for the amazing giveaway!

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    1. LOVE it! That's a blast from the past for sure. Thanks for stopping by! <3

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  28. I enjoyed the movie Chocolat much better than the book :)

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    1. I've not read that one. I might have to give it a try.. or at least watch the movie ;)

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  29. I'd have to go with Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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    1. Love both of those picks Molly! Thanks for stopping by ;)

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  30. I thought John Grisham's A Time to Kill was a very good movie adaptation.

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    1. Loved that one!! Yes, I agree. It was a very well done adaptation. Thanks for commenting Judy and good luck :)

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  31. My favorite was The Notebook
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    1. Both the book and movie were excellent on that one. Good luck Carolsue!

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  32. My favorite book to movie is Beautiful Creatures. While the movie may be different, it's still such an amazing movie! The movie is what got me into the series.

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    1. I hadn't read the books before the movie either. Though I liked the movie, the book was amazing! I'd love to see them do another one. Thanks for stopping by!

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  33. I have loved the Harry Potter, Hunger Games and Lord of the Rings movie adaptations. I want to read and see Gone Girl next. I've watched Game of Thrones and love it, now I want to read the books.

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    1. Great picks and I want to see and read Gone Girl as well. I've heard wonderful things about it. Thanks for stopping by Cindy and good luck :)

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  34. Oh I would have to say LOTR! I loved both the books and the movies so much!

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  35. One of my all-time favorites is To Kill A Mockingbird!

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    1. I loved the book but I never watched the movie. Maybe I'll give that a weekend try. I adore old B&W movies. Thanks for stopping by Dan!

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  36. I would say the Twilight Saga movies were my favorite!

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  37. Hi, one of my all time favorite book to movies is The Outsiders! Thanks~

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    1. Ohhhhhh, I LOVED the Outsiders, both the book AND the movie. I totally forgot about that one. GREAT pick! Good luck :)

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  38. I liked The Help and The Notebook

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  39. Pride and Prejudice Phyllis Lamken

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    1. Wonderful choice! I have to agree completely. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  40. right now Divergent is my favorite.

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  41. I still love the first Harry Potter movie. So magical. =)

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  42. Loved that one also! Thanks for stopping by Vicki :)

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  43. Hi! Pride and Prejudice. Thanks for the giveaway!
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    1. Loved the Harry Potter movies! Good luck and thanks for stopping by!

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  44. My favorite is The Shining by Stephen King.

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    1. Ahhh, LOVED that combo. Great pick. Good luck Juana!

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  45. One of my favorites is LOTR!

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