Fiction
Epic Fails and Triumphs: Books vs Their Screen Adaptations!
Introduction: Books have always been a source of inspiration for filmmakers, leading to the creation of numerous book-to-screen adaptations. Some adaptations are celebrated for their faithfulness to the source material, while others fall short of capturing the essence of the original book. In this blog post, we will explore the best and worst book-to-screen adaptations of the 21st century, discuss how well classics hold up on the big screen, uncover some underrated book adaptations worth watching, and examine the impact of author involvement in adaptations.
Glass Dolls by L.C. Schäfer: A Review
A Little Background Recently, I came across another Vocal author’s book in the wild, and one agreement to book swap followed by review maxxing later, I found myself curious what other books might exist whose origins were firmly rooted in this site. How were us Vocal authors conducting ourselves off platform?
Stephen A. RoddewigPublished about 17 hours ago in BookClubBook Review: The Garden of Delights by Amal Singh
A world where petals are currency and flowers are magic. A man battling a curse of eternal old age. A girl who can be his boon. But it's not all tulips and roses. There are also nettles and thorns. Where Delights persist, Sorrow must follow. In the city of Sirvassa, where petals are currency and flowers are magic, the Caretaker tends to the Garden of Delights. He imparts temporary magical abilities to the citizens of Sirvassa, while battling a curse of eternal old age. No Delight could uplift his curse, and so he must seek out a mythical figure. A god. When a Delight allows a young girl an ability to change reality, the Caretaker believes he’s at the end of his search. But soon a magical rot takes root in his Garden, and the Caretaker must join forces with the girl and stop it from spreading.
Marie SinadjanPublished about 18 hours ago in BookClubRachel Reviews: gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson
gods in Alabama is the story of Lena, also known as Arlene, who is faced with a dilemma: should she go to her Uncle Bruster's retirement party in her small hometown and stare down her family and her past demons; or should she cop out as she has done for the last ten years and keep a whole host of nasty memories and recollections at a distance?
Rachel DeemingPublished a day ago in BookClub"You'd Look Better As A Ghost": A Serial Killer Story About Grief
Originally published in the UK in 2023 and released in the US in 2024, I first discovered You’d Look Better As A Ghost in an email from Penguin Books. I haven’t read many serial killer protagonists in fiction that I’ve liked, but the novel struck me with its clever title and cover. Plus, the idea a part-time murderer going to a grief support group sounded like a fun read.
J. S. WongPublished 2 days ago in BookClubClocking Out of the Supernatural
Chloe wasn't your average thirteen-year-old. Sure, she enjoyed the occasional pop song and had a questionable obsession with glitter, but her true passion lay in the realm of the extraordinary – specifically, unearthing evidence of the supernatural. Her bedroom resembled a cluttered museum of the peculiar: a jar of "ghost breath" (stale air), a collection of "alien antennae" (twisted pipe cleaners), and a framed photo of her neighbor Mr. Johnson (labeled "possible vampire – sleeps all day").
ANNA CORALPublished 2 days ago in BookClubThe Daughter's Desolation
The unforgiving sun beat down on Eva's back as she trudged across the cracked earth. Her once vibrant green eyes, now dull with exhaustion, scanned the horizon for any sign of life. The once fertile fields of her village lay barren, ravaged by a relentless drought. Hunger gnawed at her stomach, a constant companion for weeks.
ANNA CORALPublished 2 days ago in BookClubFlight of the Phoenix Weaver
Asala, with eyes the color of twilight and hair like spun moonlight, was a weaver's daughter, her life as intricately woven as the tapestries her father crafted. Her nimble fingers, though small, possessed an uncanny talent, whispering stories into silk and dreams into wool. Every thread held a memory, every knot a whispered tale. But fate, a fickle weaver itself, decided to unravel Asala's life with a cruel twist. A raging storm at sea claimed her fragile vessel, leaving behind only a half-finished tapestry depicting a magnificent phoenix rising from a pyre of crimson flames.
ANNA CORALPublished 3 days ago in BookClub## Princess Tiara and the Whispering Waterfall
Princess Tiara loathed tiaras. The heavy jewels dug into her scalp, their sparkle a constant reminder of the gilded cage her life felt like. Unlike her sisters, who dreamt of balls and eligible suitors, Tiara yearned for adventure, for tales whispered on dusty scrolls and maps crinkled with the touch of explorers. The library, not the rose garden, became her sanctuary. There, with the scent of aged parchment and the hushed whispers of forgotten knowledge, Tiara felt truly alive.
ANNA CORALPublished 3 days ago in BookClubRachel Reviews: Ransom by David Malouf
My familiarity with Homer's The Iliad is limited. I have an idea of some of the characters discussed and the traits but I cannot profess to have much detailed knowledge. I have it on my bookshelf but I have never read it.
Rachel DeemingPublished 3 days ago in BookClubThe Fascinating Universe of Philippine Folklore
Philippine folklore stories have long been enchanting our minds, because, that is how wonders, mysteries, and ethics are mixed in. They knew that these must be the stories that progress from generation to generation, showing how rich is the cultural heritage of the Philippines. They don't delight us only, but also, they do chat about those things that we care about the most. The mythical characters and the legendary heroes that are our favorites are what they always are so proud to read about.
Thelma PerezPublished 4 days ago in BookClubCover Reveal: Blood of Midgard by Baptiste Pinson Wu
Hello, book friends! Today I'm happy to help reveal the cover of Baptiste Pinson Wu's upcoming Norse epic fantasy novel, Blood of Midgard, the first book in the Army of One trilogy.
Marie SinadjanPublished 5 days ago in BookClub