Saturday, May 14, 2011

Books to Movies Challenge

 

A mere five months into 2011 and we here at Two Bibliomaniacs are already feeling restless.  Not a life altering type of restlessness, but more like a stubborn rash on the back of your knee kind of irritation.  While applying our metaphorical ointment, it hit us.  We need another reading challenge.  Nay.  We need to host another reading challenge.  Nay.  Actually that’s it....

Introducing the 2011 BOOKS TO MOVIES CHALLENGE!!!

The name is pretty much self-explanatory (and hopefully original).  We’ve decided to merge our two favorite pastimes (beside sleep and inactivity).  The rules are SIMPLE.  Read a book.  Watch the movie.  Both milestones must be completed in order to receive full marks.  There are 4 levels of participation to choose from.

Straight to Video – Read 2 books and view the film adaptations.

Limited Release – Read 4 books and view the film adaptations.

Blockbuster – Read 6 books and view the film adaptations.

Oscar Buzz – Read 8 books and view the film adaptations.

The challenge begins June 1st and will finish December 31st.  Anyone can participate and blog-less readers can sign up in the comments section of this post.  Everyone else, make the Linky as full as possible.  All books are fair game although all movies must be produced by a semi-reputable film company (no backyard interpretations of Harry Potter). 

To watch the more entertaining, yet far more vague introduction of this challenge click HERE.



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  1. BonnieMay 9, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I am generally not a "book to movie" fan... I am one of those people you mentioned in your vlog (thats right this week you had 4 views!) who likes to complain about the movie adaptation... but I am going to "challenge" myself (haha!) to find one that I like.

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  2. gabrielreadsMay 9, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I had already been planning on doing something like this so I'm definitely in. Like Bonnie, I often find myself not liking the movie adaptation but I've found several films based on books that I really like. We'll see how this goes.

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  3. Sarah Reads Too MuchMay 9, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    GREAT idea! Not that I need to sign up for any more challenges, but I'm in!! :o)

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  4. Sarah Reads Too MuchMay 10, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    If you haven't already, you should submit this challenge to be listed at novelchallenges.blogspot.com

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  5. Lucy (The Secret Life of Books)May 10, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    This is my first challenge as I've only started my blog! I'm looking forward to it!

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  6. Lucy (The Secret Life of Books)May 10, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I am just wondering, How do I get the Books to Movies Challenge button on my Blog side bar? Excuse my ignorance but I'm new to blogging! Is there a HTML code I can use?

    Lucy

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  7. Melissa WiebeMay 10, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Can I choose what books and films I use or is there a set list that I need to use?

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  8. Two BibliomaniacsMay 10, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Melissa,
    The world of books and movies is at your disposal! Choose whatever combination you want.

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  9. Lucy (The Secret Life of Books)May 11, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Hey, thanks for the advice. I forgot I could just add a gadget, so much easier. yes Oscar buzz is ambitious but I'm a student 3 days aways from finishing University so I'll have plenty of time!

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  10. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I'm having major issue shortening my list to just 8 books! I thought this'd be an easy way to move some of the books that'd been on my TBR list for awhile up to the top but somehow most of my TBR books have films made about them or will have one released sometime over the next 6 months! Aghhhh!

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  11. SophiaMay 14, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I'm another one who usually shouts at the screen "That's wrong! The book wasn't like that at all!" Maybe this challenge will help.

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  12. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Found this challenge through the A Novel Challenge blog - can't wait to get started! (:

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  13. JaiMay 16, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    I read about this challenge through Sarah Reads Too Much and I thought I should join. This will be the first reading challenge I'll participate in and I can't wait to read (and watch) my first book.

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  14. TraceyMay 16, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Well as I am fairly new to this blogging lark, this is the first reading challenge I have done. Cant wait to get started.

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  15. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Sounds cool! I'm gonna participate :)

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  16. LeahMay 19, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Okay, I'm in. I haven't read anything in a while so I thought this will give me a teeny push. :P

    Found this through Jai (Jai Days). :)

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  17. Peggy TrytonMay 19, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I'm going with the Straight to Video category! May step it up later as I see how it goes.

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  18. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I'm going with the Straight to Video category and step-up when schedule permits. Thanks for hosting.

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  19. Anna HutchinsonMay 21, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I found you guys via A Novel Challenge, and I have to say, I love the concept of this challenge and am really looking forward to participating. Thanks for setting it up!

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  20. RickiMay 27, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I'm doing Straight to Video - I am better at reading books than seeing the movie!

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  21. LauraMay 29, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I can't believe I missed this the first time round, but I am so in! I'm going to try for Oscar buzz, so wish me luck!

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  22. AnneMay 31, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    I'm in, what a great idea! I am going to try for Blockbuster.

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  23. BelleMay 31, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I love comparing books and movies so I can't wait to do this challenge! Great idea!

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  24. Deborah JuleneJune 1, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    This sounds like fun! I've already started doing this on my blog with a feature called "Book vs Movie" I've only done it with Harry Potter so far because I'm reading all the books and watching all the movies for another challenge. It'll be fun to do this with other books!

    `Debz

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  25. KristiJune 1, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Hopefully it's not too late to sign up. I would love to do the "Straight to Video". I already have Brideshead Revisited and Gone With the Wind on my DVR waiting for me to watch once I get around to reading the books. I can't wait to get started.

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  26. MelanyJune 1, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I'm a blog-less reader & I'm in for the challenge! I'm making a list & going for the Oscar Buzz category.

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  27. Two BibliomaniacsJune 1, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Melany,
    Thanks for joining! Can't wait to hear your progress.

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  28. Jason C.June 1, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Very cool, I'm down. :)

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  29. AnnJune 6, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Brilliant idea. I had been thinking of doing exactly that this year so count me in! There's a real line up of books to movies coming out this year too. Can't wait!

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  30. Lucy (The Secret Life of Books)June 25, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Hey, I just posted my first book/movie review!

    http://lily-bookhaven.blogspot.com/2011/06/books-to-movies-challenge-1-boy-in.html

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  31. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Great challenge idea. I am going for the straight to video level

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  32. RickiAugust 21, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Where do we post the links to our completed reviews?

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    well I'm reading a crap load of books so I may as well chil infront of the tv after! I'm one down at least right now!
    jfeldt

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Two more down! Two to watch tonight.
    jfeldt
    http://wp.me/p1IozD-fU

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  35. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Here's the latest! http://progressandprocrastination.com/2011/12/17/the-four-musketeers/ I never thought I'd get through 7. Phew. Merry Christmas! I may get though Oliver! yet.
    Over-use of exclamations points. Oops!
    Jfeldt

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  36. sandhyaDecember 31, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Hi! I came here via Bibliojunkie's post. Too late for this challenge. A ny chance of holding the same challenge for 2012?

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  37. sandhyaDecember 31, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    *Any*

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  38. Two BibliomaniacsJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Hi Sandhya,
    Thanks for your interest, but I don't think the Books to Movies Challenge will live on in 2012...

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