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Critically Acclaimed Books That Have Come Alive On Screen
Every time you read a book you get transported to another world that seems like your own; a world where you imagine yourself to be a part of the story.
Every time you read a book you get transported to another world that seems like your own; a world where you imagine yourself to be a part of the story. There are some stories that are literary wonders and have also made their own space in the popular world of movies. Here is a snapshot of some the best stories that came alive on screen and left everyone spellbound:
The hitchhikers guide to the galaxy:
The classic Douglas Adams comedy science fiction series of novel have been adapted into the 2005 film by the same name.
The Devil Wears Prada:
‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ the hit movie based on the bestselling book by Lauren Weisberger, features Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci.
The Hundred Foot Journey:
The American comedy drama film starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri is a film adaptation of Richard Morais' 2010 novel by the same name
The fault in our stars:
The film is based on the New York Times Bestseller by John Green. The Fault In Our Stars trails the story of two teenage cancer patients who begin a life-affirming journey to visit a reclusive author in Amsterdam.
The Bourne Identity:
The Bourne series which began with a single film ‘The Bourne Identity’ is adapted from Robert Ludlum’s novel of the same name. The series has become one of the most successful modern action franchises
Star Movies Select HD has been a channel dedicated to showcasing the greatest stories for more than a year and has brought together the above mentioned titles and many more with the Book Adaptation festival starting July 17, every Sunday at 1PM and 3PM
