Movie Book Club

Watch and discuss a variety book to film adaptations (and of course, the books those films come from)! For Adults and Teens (13+). Registration is required.

In Movie Book Club, we embrace the connection between the two mediums! Specifically, the books that have been made into movies, and the movies that come from those books.

Each Movie Book Club Saturday we will watch a film adaptation relating to a specific theme. Come having read a book or watched a movie that is an adaptation of some sort according to the theme. Following our movie watch, we will discuss our thoughts on the movie, along with the books and/or movies you chose to read/watch over the past month.

The themes are very flexible--fulfill them in whichever way you deem best. Be creative and have fun with them!

For Adults and Teens (13+)

Registration is Required

This Saturday's theme is... Academy Awards!

Along with that, we will be watching A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)

Popcorn will be provided!

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If you're feeling stuck... here are some movie & book recommendations:

Hamnet dir. Chloé Zhao (2025); Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell (2020)

Frida dir. Julie Taymor (2002)*; Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera (1983)

Arrival dir. Denis Villeneuve (2016); Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang (1998)

Diary of a Mad Housewife dir. Frank Perry (1970)*; Diary of a Mad Housewife by Sue Kaufman (1967)

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If you need any further assistance with accessing the suggestions on the list or finding a good book to read or movie to watch, please contact njones@plaincitylib.org! Please also refer to this email if you have any further concerns or questions regarding this program or registration.

*This is a rated R film which means the film will cover and/or depict mature topics and themes. Please watch at your own discretion. Those under the age of 17 should watch with either a parent or guardian.

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