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Must-Read Books Behind 7 of Your Favorite Movies & TV Shows 

If there’s something here you decide you just must have, we’ve provided links to the product websites.  When you click on the link and make a purchase, Beasley Media Group may earn a commission. We are an Amazon Associate and earn from qualifying purchases.  Ever watched a movie or TV show and found yourself wanting for more? Or ever have a friend says, “It’s not as good as the books!” This is because many of our favorite on-screen stories are based on must-read books! If you feel like 2 hours or 3 seasons are not enough for you, you can read the books to satisfy your curiosity and to know more about the characters you have come to love.  Aside from the above-mentioned, there are other reasons why sometimes, the books are always better such as:   Unlimited Imagination  In books, you are the casting director, the line producer, and the cinematographer. You can imagine the scenes without worrying about the budget. Unlike in movies or TV shows where the books are adapted based on the movie’s budget or interpretation of the director. The bias of the director affects the way the books are translated into the silver or big screen.  Deeper Character Development Since books are not restricted to a run time, books dive deep into characters’ thoughts, emotions and backstories. This is the reason why book fans turn into rabid fans when their favorite characters aren’t fleshed out in the movies or TV shows, or a significant plot point wasn’t included. Sometimes, it’s even obvious that the actors and actresses have not read the source material, aka the must-read books, making the fans more furious.  Richer World Building Books literally have the pages to create intricate worlds with history and culture that adaptations often have to exclude. You can get lost in the world of a book in a way that movies or TV shows rarely allow.  Pacing and Detail Books let you enjoy every detail at your own pace. You can linger on a page, or a plot point for as long as you like, unlike in movies and TV shows where details are often rushed to fit a limited runtime.   Subplots and Side Characters Due to the limited runtime, adaptations often cut characters or simplify subplots to streamline the story. In books, these elements add complexity, giving the story more depth. Faithfulness to the Source Material How many TV shows and movies have been accused of not being faithful to the source material? Adaptations often change or omit key elements, leaving out details that made the book or source material special in the first place.  Emotional Connection The time you spend reading a book often creates a deeper emotional connection with the characters and the story. The journey through a novel can make the highs more exhilarating and the lows more heartbreaking, something that’s hard to emulate in a two-hour movie or a season of TV (that's why these must-read books are better!) Inner Monologues Books let you into characters' minds, providing inner monologues and thoughts that give you a deeper understanding of their motivations and conflicts. Adaptations often lose this internal perspective, relying on dialogue and action to convey what’s going on since watching a character have an inner monologue is boring in movies or TV shows.   Room for Interpretation Books allow for more personal interpretation. Without the visual and auditory elements provided by movies and TV shows, readers are free to interpret scenes, character emotions, and even endings in their own way, creating a more personalized experience. Hello, fan fiction writers! Timelessness Some of the classic literature and must-read books are still relevant and widely read. While special effects in movies might become outdated and TV shows may suffer from dated cultural references, the written word remains timeless. 

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