6 Reasons The Book Is (Almost Always) Better Than The Movie - B&N Reads
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It’s undeniable that a book original usually blasts its movie version out of the water. But why is that so? Below, six reasons books almost always take the cake. Filmmakers, consider this your cheat sheet for bringing book-based movies more up to snuff. (And while we have your attention, please re-do Bonfire of the Vanities ASAP.) The […]
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Why the book is (almost always) better than the movie
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6 Reasons The Book Is (Almost Always) Better Than The Movie - B&N Reads
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Book vs Movie: Why The Book Is Always Better Than The Movie
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Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover, Paperback
This gorgeous Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition includes Exclusive alternate cover An exclusive story, 'Eilif and The Prince' Unique color endpapers
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The Atlas Paradox (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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7 Other Uses For Books Besides Reading Them - B&N Reads
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6 Books Like Where the Crawdads Sing
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The Do-Over (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Lynn Painter, Paperback
Book 5 of the After series—Anna Todd’s Wattpad fanfiction that racked up 1 billion reads online and captivated romance readers across the globe!
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Why are Books Always Better Than the Movie Versions?
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