Movies That Were Great Books First

This month, the festive season brings with it a multitude of long- awaited films based on books. Although it's "the happiest time of the year," the big screen is primarily featuring dark, twisted tales. But you're guaranteed to be entertained by thrills and suspense, and there are a few heartwarming stories in the mix to carry the holiday spirit.

Most movies are better understood if you read the book first.  I suggest that you view the movie as a separate entity- just to see how closely it follows the book.   Yes, the book will be better but seeing it played out on the big screen is fun too- especially if you can share the experience with someone else.   So whether you want to see the book come alive or just read it- here are some of your possible choices.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
At long last, the American film opens.  It tells the story of Mikael Blomkvist, a journalist who retreats to a remote island in Sweden and joins forces with punk hacker Lisbeth Salandar to solve a murder case from 40 years earlier.
Starts December 22 
 
 We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionnel Shriver
The mother of a troubled teenage boy struggles to cope when her son commits a devastating act of violence.
Started Dec. 2nd (limited engagement)

Extremely Loud  & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
The savvy and uncoventional Oskar Schell embarks on a mission through New York City's five boroughs to uncover secrets left behind by his
father, who was killed in the World Trade Center on September 11th.. 
Starts  December 25

The Adventures of Tintin by Herge
The Adventures of Tintin follows a third young man --- the beloved Tintin from Hergé's classic comic, dating all the way back to 1929. Tintin, a young Belgian reporter, and his faithful dog, Snowy, disscover a ship with a centuries-old mystery and get drawn into a chase from a deadly villain, traveling halfway around the world.

At Bay Books we have the Tintin and his dog plush toys.
Starts December 22
 
We Bought a Zoo by Benjamin Mee
On a lighter note, We Bought a Zoo, based on Benjamin Mee's memoir, follows a father and his family as they move to the English countryside to restore a neglected zoo inhabited by 200 extraordinary animals.
Starts December 23
 
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
Speaking of extraordinary animals, War Horse tells the heartwarming story of the powerful bond between a man and a horse during World War I --- and what happens to the horse after the two are forced apart.  
Starts December 25

Drop by Bay Books and see what great things we have for gifts and stocking stuffers.   Naturally books are the best gift but we also have jewelry and toys and lots of other things.  And if you can't decide, get a  gift certificate.
 
Happy Holidays,
Diane from Bay Books
2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd- by Bev Mo
925-855-1524
www.baybooks.us