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: May 22, 2008 at 1:52 am

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

  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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  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.

  7. Peta Says: May 22, 2008 at 4:33 am

    Here’s my BTT!

  8. gautami tripathy Says: May 22, 2008 at 4:34 am

    Here is myBTT post!

  9. Peter B Says: May 22, 2008 at 4:37 am

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

  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!

  13. Ann Darnton Says: May 22, 2008 at 6:25 am

    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: 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…

  16. marie Says: May 22, 2008 at 6:44 am

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

  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.

  18. Ted Says: May 22, 2008 at 6:59 am

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

  19. Chris@bookarama Says: May 22, 2008 at 7:03 am

    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: May 22, 2008 at 7:06 am

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

  21. Pooch Says: May 22, 2008 at 7:24 am

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

  22. thatsthebook Says: May 22, 2008 at 7:26 am

    Well, here’s mine. Happy Thrusday!

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

  23. Barbara H. Says: May 22, 2008 at 7:42 am

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

    Happy Thursday!

  24. joanna Says: May 22, 2008 at 7:49 am

    Mine is here:

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

    Happy Thursday!

  25. joanna Says: May 22, 2008 at 7:51 am

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

    Happy Thursday!

  26. TrishaJ Says: May 22, 2008 at 7:58 am

    Here’s mine:

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

  27. Jan Says: May 22, 2008 at 7:59 am

    Here is my response!

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

  28. JLS Hall Says: May 22, 2008 at 8:07 am

    Thursday again already? Here’s mine:

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

  29. Christine Says: May 22, 2008 at 8:11 am

    Good question. Happy Thurs.

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

  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.

  36. Bluestocking Says: May 22, 2008 at 9:03 am

    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: May 22, 2008 at 9:03 am

    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: May 22, 2008 at 9:19 am

    Mine’s here:

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

  39. Leya Says: May 22, 2008 at 9:22 am

    Mine’s up:

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

  40. Jaimie Says: May 22, 2008 at 9:24 am

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

  41. sya Says: May 22, 2008 at 9:31 am

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

  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

  43. Idaho Gal Says: May 22, 2008 at 9:39 am

    It’s up! Have an awesome Thursday!

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

  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!

  46. Athena Says: May 22, 2008 at 9:58 am

    Happy Thursday!

  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.

  48. Mrs. B. Says: May 22, 2008 at 10:21 am

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

  49. mervih Says: May 22, 2008 at 10:24 am

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

  50. 3m Says: May 22, 2008 at 10:29 am

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

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  52. Kellie Says: May 22, 2008 at 10:37 am

    Mine is up!

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

  53. Jessica Says: May 22, 2008 at 10:40 am

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

  54. Chris@bookarama Says: May 22, 2008 at 10:49 am

    Was I spammed? Or was I lost?

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

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

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

    I hope you can visit. :)

  56. Lesley Says: May 22, 2008 at 10:53 am

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

  57. Suey Says: May 22, 2008 at 11:00 am

    Fun question!

    My answer.

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

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

  59. Sam Says: May 22, 2008 at 11:37 am

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

  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

  67. gentle reader Says: May 22, 2008 at 1:39 pm

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

  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

  71. Allison Says: May 22, 2008 at 1:50 pm

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

  72. Lisa Says: May 22, 2008 at 2:08 pm

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

    Happy BTT

  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!

  75. Rhinoa Says: May 22, 2008 at 2:55 pm

    Mine is up here

  76. Matthew Says: May 22, 2008 at 3:24 pm

    Here’s mine

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

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

    Great question this week!!

    Here is mine

  78. ravenous reader Says: May 22, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    Here’s mine:

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

  79. CB James Says: May 22, 2008 at 4:19 pm

    My rather lengthly reply

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

  80. Literate Housewife Says: May 22, 2008 at 4:58 pm

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

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

  81. Sylvie Madeleine Says: May 22, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    http://thebooksihaveloved.blogspot.com/

    Mine is up

  82. Simon T Says: May 22, 2008 at 5:50 pm

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

    Done!

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

    My first time here, great question!

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

  84. Janiejane Says: May 22, 2008 at 6:13 pm

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

  85. Alisia Says: May 22, 2008 at 6:22 pm

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

  86. unfinishedperson Says: May 22, 2008 at 6:32 pm

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

  87. Juli (Can I Borrow Your Book?) Says: May 22, 2008 at 8:00 pm

    Hello! Here is my post.

  88. T.F.P. Says: May 22, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    Here’s my post:

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

  89. softdrink Says: May 22, 2008 at 8:50 pm

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

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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!

  94. Melissa Brinkley Says: May 23, 2008 at 3:09 pm

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

  95. Jeni Says: May 24, 2008 at 2:20 pm

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

  96. mrswade Says: May 25, 2008 at 3:50 pm

    Still running behind.

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

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

    Hey there, here is mine!

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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/

  100. Paula Weston Says: May 29, 2008 at 3:27 am

    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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