Booking Through Thursday

A weekly meme about (mostly) books and reading.

Books vs Movies May 22, 2008

Filed under: Wordpress — --Deb @ 1:35 am

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Suggested by: Superfastreader:

Books and films both tell stories, but what we want from a book can be different from what we want from a movie. Is this true for you? If so, what’s the difference between a book and a movie?

Don’t forget to leave a link to your actual response (so people don’t have to go searching for it) in the comments—or if you prefer, leave your answers in the comments themselves!

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101 Responses to “Books vs Movies”

  2. Kat Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 2:00 am

    It’s a rainy Thursday where I am. Still high on watching the American Idol results finale. Hope you’re all having a great day!

    Here’s my answer ^_^

  3. BooksPlease Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 2:47 am

    I love this question. It’s one I’ve thought about a lot recently. Here’s my post

    http://www.booksplease.org/2008/05/22/books-versus-movies-booking-through-thursday/

  4. Melody Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 2:52 am

    Interesting question! Here’s mine.

    Happy BTT!

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    May 22, 2008 at 3:57 am

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  6. Mikko Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 4:10 am

    Here’s mine: Books vs Movies. In short: I find movies better for emotions, books better for intellectual detail.

  10. Joelle Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 5:25 am

    That was interesting ! Here is my answer (in French) : http://bibliodudolmen.canalblog.com/archives/2008/05/22/9275593.html

  11. Judy Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 5:56 am

    Good question this week. I’m looking forward to reading everyone’s responses. Here’s mine (and a link to my newest short story… I hope everyone enjoys it):

    http://jhthomas.blogspot.com/2008/05/booking-through-thursday_22.html

  12. writer2b Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 6:00 am

    Intriguing question. My response is here: http://writer2b.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/booking-through-thursday-books-vs-movies/

    Thanks for hosting this each week!

  14. Tami Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 6:31 am

    Mine is up! I am off to work and can’t wait to get home to read the other posts! I might be missing a great book!

  15. Jennifer Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 6:32 am

    Great question! =) Mine turned into a bit of a ramble…

  17. carol Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 6:56 am

    If you would like to read my response please go to http://www.charliandme.blogspot.com/ I hope everyone has a great week.

  30. Melanie Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 8:33 am

    Great question this week!!!
    Mine’s posted:
    http://melsysplace.blogspot.com/2008/05/books-v.html

  31. Planet Books Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 8:46 am

    Fantastic question this week BTT!!!! Thanks for the opportunity this site offers.
    Planet Books has spoken!!!
    ~K

  32. Shannon H. Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 8:52 am

    I posted my response HERE

  33. trish Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 8:56 am

    Here’s mine, with an awesome quote to wrap it up. :D

    http://trishsdiary.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/books-vs-movies-btt/

  34. Leah Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 8:59 am

    I agree – great question! Visit us at the nook for my answer!

    http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/05/22/booking-through-thursday-books-vs-movies/

  35. Bluestocking Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 9:02 am

    Mine’s posted.

  42. annie Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 9:33 am

    thanks for answering my question everyone! i put a mr. linky on my post so you can add your links to my site:

    http://superfastreader.com/books-vs-movies-booking-through-thursday.htm

  44. Spice Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 9:42 am

    This is my first time doing this. :) My answer is here: http://spiceworld.us/blog/_archives/2008/5/22/3705763.html

  45. Samantha Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 9:52 am

    My answer

    I liked this question a lot!

  47. Devourer of Books Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 10:04 am

    This was a good question. My answer is here. At the end of my post is a link to the huge contest I’m running, so check it out.

  55. Serendipity Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 10:53 am

    Mine is up: http://mommyreads.com/?p=86

    I hope you can visit. :)

  58. Sandy (Strlady) Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 11:23 am

    Just finished posting mine.
    Here is the link:
    Books Vs Movies,

  60. Mo Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 11:40 am

    Another great question – I luv this meme!

    My answer for this week:
    http://mosmind.blogspot.com/2008/05/script-or-screen.html

    Have a great weekend, y’all!

  61. katrina Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 11:46 am

    For me what I want from both books and films relies completely on my mood at that time. Sometimes I’m looking for something quick, easy and grabbing – A Jodie Picoult novel or a cheesy or comedy film. Other times I want things which will make me think – like a book about another country or religion, or a film depicting a life very different from the one I lead. With books I’m often looking for stunning language and depictions of scenes and characters, I also enjoy this in film it isn’t what draws me to a film.

    I would say that with films I’m more likely to accept cheese, romance and comedy because films are quick and instantaneous, I don’t mind spending a few hours on something like this. As reading takes longer I tend tend to see these lighter things as something that I use to read alongside some big and/or serious book, or as a break between serious books.

    http://katrinasreads.blogspot.com/2008/05/booking-through-thursday-books-vs.html

  62. Mog Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 11:51 am

    Mine’s here http://zetor-mogsblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/booking-through-thursday_22.html.
    Interesting topic this week. Thankyou for organising .

  63. Matthew Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 12:18 pm

    Mine is up. Happy BTT everyone! :)

  64. Vixen Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 12:54 pm

    Hi everyone. This is my first BTT post!

    http://vixensden.com/?p=543

    Have a great day.

  65. Virginie Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 1:12 pm

    Happy BTT!!!
    My answer’s here!http://theliterarydetective.blogspot.com/2008/05/booking-through-thursday-books-vs.html

  66. Sandy (Strlady) Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 1:38 pm

    Not sure why it didn’t post the first time but I’ve got mine up!
    Books vs Movies

  68. Veronica Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    http://ilivedonrum.blogspot.com/2008/05/booking-through-thursday-12.html

    here’s my answer. sorry of it doesn’t always make sense.

  69. Steph Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 1:43 pm

    My Answer

    Lots to say about that. I’m afraid I couldn’t even express myself completely!

  70. bookroomreviews Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    What a great question. I am also doing a weekly book into movie post so check out this weeks book!
    http://www.bookroomreviews.wordpress.com

  73. pussreboots Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 2:16 pm

    My answer is up.

  74. John Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    Hi, click on my name to see what my 20 thoughts on books and movies were!

  77. J.C. Montgomery Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    Great question this week!!

    Here is mine

  83. Meghan Says:
    May 22, 2008 at 6:01 pm

    My first time here, great question!

    http://chikune.com/blog/?p=74

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    May 22, 2008 at 10:16 pm

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  91. Nithin Says:
    May 23, 2008 at 12:13 am

    Late, as usual, but here’s my answer:

    BTT: Books vs Movies

  92. LoriG Says:
    May 23, 2008 at 12:46 am

    Finally up. It is still Thursday here, but this one took some thinking. Bon appétit!

  93. Florinda Says:
    May 23, 2008 at 8:10 am

    Here’s mine. Have a great weekend, everyone!

  97. Josette Says:
    May 28, 2008 at 5:17 am

    Hey there, here is mine!

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    May 29, 2008 at 12:44 am

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  99. Sarah Says:
    May 29, 2008 at 12:45 am

    I want very different things from movies and books. In movies, I prefer to see images and have a lot of action show me what’s going on. There’s usually not a lot of time for character development, anyway. In books, I like to get to know characters and have them really develop. I don’t like being “shown” too many things…I like to use my imagination. Whenever there is a book that has been turned into a movie, I have always preferred the book.

    http://crescentmoonreviews.wordpress.com/2008/05/28/booking-through-thursday/

  101. professional Says:
    July 18, 2008 at 9:25 pm

    Hello. I think you are eactly thinking like Sukrat. I really loved the post.


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