Today I read an online article about 14 best selling books that will soon be on the big screen. After reading the article, I thought it was worth posting on my blog to share with all of you. The link below will bring you to the article on Buzz Feed:
<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/ariellecalderon/books-to-read-before-they-hit-the-big-screen?sub=2331123_1304302">this</a>
I am currently reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, one of the books mentioned in the article and set to be in movie theaters in January, 2014. This book was one of our town library's choices last summer and was a #1 New York Times Bestseller. The book is set in 1939, Nazi Germany during World War II. The main character is a girl named Liesel Meminger, who is "The Book Thief". Very early in the story, Liesel faces many traumatic events beginning with her brothers death, being abandoned by her mother, and, finally, being placed in foster care. Feeling like so much has been taken from her, Liesel feels justified in stealing books. Death has made itself known and continues to take control of the story as the first book Liesel steals is from the cemetery where her brother is buried, The Grave Digger's Handbook. Combined with the time period, having Death as the narrator of the story is very intriguing.
At this point, I don't want to say too much more until I've finished reading the book. I will say that it is a page turner and the writing is magnificent! Below you will find a link with purchase information for The Book Thief. If you are currently reading or have read this book, let me know your thoughts!
http://www.amazon.com/The-Book-Thief-Markus-Zusak/dp/0375842209
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