Booking Through Thursday

A weekly meme about (mostly) books and reading.

Books vs Movies May 22, 2008

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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!

 

100 Responses to “Books vs Movies”

  1. Maree Says:

    Up here:
    http://justaddbooks.blogspot.com/2008/05/booking-through-thursday_21.html

  2. Kat Says:

    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:

    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:

    Interesting question! Here’s mine.

    Happy BTT!

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  6. Mikko Says:

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

  7. Peta Says:

    Here’s my BTT!

  8. gautami tripathy Says:

    Here is myBTT post!

  9. Peter B Says:

    http://peter1968.livejournal.com/28228.html

  10. Joelle Says:

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

  11. Judy Says:

    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:

    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!

  13. Ann Darnton Says:

    Good Morning.

    I’m up:

    http://web.mac.com/ann163125/Table_Talk/Table_Talk_Blog/Entries/2008/5/22_Booking_Through_ThursdayBooks_v_Films.html

    Have a good day.
    Ann

  14. Tami Says:

    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:

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

  16. marie Says:

    Here’s mine!
    http://www.bostonbibliophile.com/2008/05/booking-through-thursday_22.html

  17. carol Says:

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

  18. Ted Says:

    That was fun.
    http://bookeywookey.blogspot.com/2008/05/books-and-films.html

  19. Chris@bookarama Says:

    Hope I don’t get spammed! Here’s my answer:

    http://chris-book-a-rama.blogspot.com/2008/05/btt-books-vs-movies.html

  20. Christine Says:

    http://xinef.livejournal.com/230605.html

  21. Pooch Says:

    http://yarnknitreadlit.blogspot.com/2008/05/booking-with-dogs.html

  22. thatsthebook Says:

    Well, here’s mine. Happy Thrusday!

    http://thatsthebook.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/booking-through-thursday-11-books-and-movies/

  23. Barbara H. Says:

    My answer is here:
    http://barbarah.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/booking-through-thursday-books-vs-movies/

    Happy Thursday!

  24. joanna Says:

    Mine is here:

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

    Happy Thursday!

  25. joanna Says:

    Mine’s here:
    http://lostinagoodstory.blogspot.com/2008/05/booking-through-thursday-books-vs.html

    Happy Thursday!

  26. TrishaJ Says:

    Here’s mine:

    http://trishaj.blogspot.com/2008/05/thursday-meme_22.html

  27. Jan Says:

    Here is my response!

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

  28. JLS Hall Says:

    Thursday again already? Here’s mine:

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

  29. Christine Says:

    Good question. Happy Thurs.

    http://shereadsbooks.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/btt-books-and-movies/

  30. Melanie Says:

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

  31. Planet Books Says:

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

  32. Shannon H. Says:

    I posted my response HERE

  33. trish Says:

    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:

    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:

    Mine’s posted.

  36. Bluestocking Says:

    Oops here is the link

    http://web.mac.com/bluestocking_bb/The_Bluestocking_Guide/The_Bluestocking_Guide/Entries/2008/5/22_Books_v._Movies.html

  37. Bluestocking Says:

    I forgot to post the link

    http://web.mac.com/bluestocking_bb/The_Bluestocking_Guide/The_Bluestocking_Guide/Entries/2008/5/22_Books_v._Movies.html

  38. joanna Says:

    Mine’s here:

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

  39. Leya Says:

    Mine’s up:

    http://wandecareads.blogspot.com/2008/05/btt-books-vs-movies.html

  40. Jaimie Says:

    In time today! Mine is up!
    http://lovingmyhome.blogspot.com/2008/05/booking-through-thursday-books-vs.html

  41. sya Says:

    I’m up.
    http://www.gamalei.net/syaffolee/2008/05/memes-booking-through-thursday-books-vs.html

  42. annie Says:

    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

  43. Idaho Gal Says:

    It’s up! Have an awesome Thursday!

    http://idahogalsrants.blogspot.com/2008/05/books-v-movies.html

  44. Spice Says:

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

  45. Samantha Says:

    My answer

    I liked this question a lot!

  46. Athena Says:

    Happy Thursday!

  47. Devourer of Books Says:

    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.

  48. Mrs. B. Says:

    Love this one!
    http://insatiablereader.blogspot.com/2008/05/booking-through-thursday-books-vs.html

  49. mervih Says:

    Here’s mine:
    http://mervih.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/books-vs-movies/
    Happy BTT!

  50. 3m Says:

    http://1morechapter.com/2008/05/22/books-vs-movies/

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  52. Kellie Says:

    Mine is up!

    http://momwifesuperhero.com/memes/booking-it-through-thursday/

  53. Jessica Says:

    Great prompt! Here’s my link:
    http://thebluestockings.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/booking-through-thursday-7/

  54. Chris@bookarama Says:

    Was I spammed? Or was I lost?

    http://chris-book-a-rama.blogspot.com/2008/05/btt-books-vs-movies.html

  55. Serendipity Says:

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

    I hope you can visit. :)

  56. Lesley Says:

    I forgot it was Thursday again!
    http://chapteriii.blogspot.com/2008/05/booking-through-thursday-books-and.html

  57. Suey Says:

    Fun question!

    My answer.

  58. Sandy (Strlady) Says:

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

  59. Sam Says:

    My first ever BTT - http://samburgess.blogspot.com/2008/05/books-versus-films.html

  60. Mo Says:

    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:

    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:

    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:

    Mine is up. Happy BTT everyone! :)

  64. Vixen Says:

    Hi everyone. This is my first BTT post!

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

    Have a great day.

  65. Virginie Says:

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

  66. Sandy (Strlady) Says:

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

  67. gentle reader Says:

    Here’s mine!
    http://shelflifeblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/booking-through-thursday-books-vs.html

  68. Veronica Says:

    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:

    My Answer

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

  70. bookroomreviews Says:

    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

  71. Allison Says:

    http://nimoy.ca/blog/2008/05/22/btt-books-versus-movies/

  72. Lisa Says:

    Great Question! Here’s mine: http://southerngal-lisa.blogspot.com/2008/05/booking-through-thursday-movies-vs.html

    Happy BTT

  73. pussreboots Says:

    My answer is up.

  74. John Says:

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

  75. Rhinoa Says:

    Mine is up here

  76. Matthew Says:

    Here’s mine

    http://writewrotewritten.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/movies-v-books/

  77. J.C. Montgomery Says:

    Great question this week!!

    Here is mine

  78. ravenous reader Says:

    Here’s mine:

    http://ravenousreader.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/booking-through-thursday-books-v-movies/

  79. CB James Says:

    My rather lengthly reply

    http://readywhenyouarecb.blogspot.com/2008/05/books-vs-movies.html

  80. Literate Housewife Says:

    I’m back from vacation! Here is my post:

    http://literatehousewife.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/btt-books-or-movies/

  81. Sylvie Madeleine Says:

    http://thebooksihaveloved.blogspot.com/

    Mine is up

  82. Simon T Says:

    http://stuck-in-a-book.blogspot.com/2008/05/books-on-film.html

    Done!

  83. Meghan Says:

    My first time here, great question!

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

  84. Janiejane Says:

    Mine is up: http://somanybookreviews.blogspot.com/2008/05/btt-books-vs-movies.html

  85. Alisia Says:

    Mine’s up (after a few week’s absence):
    http://nyssaneala.blogspot.com/2008/05/btt-may-22.html

  86. unfinishedperson Says:

    Here’s mine: My first Booking Through Thursday Woo hoo!

  87. Juli (Can I Borrow Your Book?) Says:

    Hello! Here is my post.

  88. T.F.P. Says:

    Here’s my post:

    http://www.firepitblog.com/2008/05/22/btt-books-vs-movies/

  89. softdrink Says:

    http://fizzybeverage.blogspot.com/2008/05/books-vs-movies.html

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  91. Nithin Says:

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

    BTT: Books vs Movies

  92. LoriG Says:

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

  93. Florinda Says:

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

  94. Melissa Brinkley Says:

    Response here : http://boyett-brinkley.blogspot.com

  95. Jeni Says:

    http://10cents.livejournal.com/60112.html

  96. mrswade Says:

    Still running behind.

    http://squintsquad.blogspot.com/2008/05/books-vs-movies.html

  97. Josette Says:

    Hey there, here is mine!

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  99. Sarah Says:

    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/

  100. Paula Weston Says:

    My response (more considered than usual - hence the lateness):

    http://paula-greatstories.blogspot.com/2008/05/novels-and-films-can-you-compare-them.html

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