The Cork City Library has a display called something like "As Seen on Screen". Here they display books that have had movies made. I have read two books thanks to the advertising of this display.
Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier is a book inspired by a painting. I know that it was one of the books they studied at my previous school. It's quite a small book, so perfect for taking to and from work. It's got a measured pace and I quite enjoyed it. At times this leads to some ominous overtones, but the story, while not a "happy ending" isn't full of all the horrors that my brain imagined. I liked it and it made me think I do want to watch the movie, although I'm not sure how it will work with Scarlett-Jo being blonde and the book making quite a lot about the main character having long dark curly hair.
Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown. I wanted something light, ok? It was pretty light, but not as funny as the move (I think). Some differences: At one stage Elle takes time to think that her old sorority friends were shallow! Her motivation to becoming a lawyer is so that she can provide legal aide and provide positive role models for blondes. There is also no Luke Wilson character. Pluses or minuses? You decide. I don't think I'd read this again. It definitely fulfilled its role as chick-lit of the fluffy variety.
I'm thinking I might take the time to read some classic books (with movies) ie Pride and Prejudice.
Point of Fashion: Def time for a haircut!
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