Category Archives: Made into a Movie

7. The Leisure Seeker (Michael Zadoorian)

Posted on January 21, 2018 by AYearOfBooksBlog

I learned about The Leisure Seeker reading the CBC list of books becoming movies in 2018.   The novel was written by Detroit author, Michael Zadoorian, shared the journey of an elderly couple who kidnapped themselves and headed on a … Continue reading →

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In Their Own Words: Meeting the Family of Henrietta Lacks

Posted on December 3, 2017 by AYearOfBooksBlog

  “Because of Henrietta Lacks, millions of people are still walking around the earth” (David Lacks) The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a book that EVERYONE should read – especially health professionals.  It tells the story of a poor … Continue reading →

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6. where rainbows end (Cecelia Ahern)

Posted on January 26, 2015 by AYearOfBooksBlog

Our book club has chosen to read another book that is being made into a  movie in 2015.  This story was chosen since it is a romantic comedy, suitable for the month of February.  It was a quick, light read but I … Continue reading →

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3. The Princess Bride (William Goldman)

Posted on January 11, 2015 by AYearOfBooksBlog

To the surprise of many at our book club meeting, I have never read or seen the movie The Princess Bride which is a tale that many have enjoyed with their families.  I still have not seen the movie but just … Continue reading →

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