Up for Discussion: Books Made Into Movies: Amazing or Epic Fail?

So… novels and series made into movies.
I’m a reader and when talking about this with my friends who are readers, we are always of the same mind. Seeing the movie never meets the expectations of the book that wrapped its way around our hearts.
In fact I can’t think of one movie I’ve ever seen that was as good as or better than the book(s).
Some movies even killed the book for me—and not in a good way. Ie Twilight. Edward Cullen of the Twilight movie was certainly not my dreamy Edward of the novels. Sorry Robert Patten, you just don’t hold a candle to the burning hot Edward I’d fancied up.

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What do you think?

Gone Girl  Hunger Games  Harry Potter  Twilight  The Notebook  The Princess Bride  The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe  The Devinci Code  The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo  Little Women  My Sister’s Keeper  Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants  Interview with The Vampire  Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants  The YaYa Sister Club 
And can’t forget the classics just to name a few of my favorites, what are yours?

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Cover Reveal! Consequences of Sin by K.A. Robinson

When the sun disappeared, the world was cast in shadows, hiding the evil that lay in wait. When it was dark, I hunted. The shadows caressed my body as I did things I could never do in the light of day.




Eighteen-year-old Bree Bowen has spent her entire life training and working as one of her father’s assassins. Fear has kept her and her best friend, Wes, under her father’s thumb—until now.

     When Wes takes matters into his own hands, securing Bree a new identity and a plane ticket to America, he gives her the one chance she’s been desperately seeking.book bangs image
     Learning to live a new life isn’t easy. Add in her new roommate, Reid, who just happens to be a stripper, and things start to get a little crazy. Falling for a man has never been part of her plan, but she can’t seem to stay away from Reid.

     When Bree’s past comes crashing back into her life, secrets that she’s fought to keep hidden are revealed, and she’s forced to choose between Reid and the life she could have with him, or Wes, the one man who has always loved her unconditionally.

     Regardless of her choice, she must learn the consequences of sin.

This book will be a standalone!


Preorder links and more!

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Cover Reveal! Protective Hearts by D.S. Williams

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If you think families are all about love and laughter, think again... Treasured Moments: A collection of the good, the bad and the ugly side of relationships

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Presented by the Crazy Lady Authors, a collection of the good, the bad, and the ugly side of relationships. Hold on to your seats. Some of our tales will have you doubled over in laughter, bring tears to your eyes, and some will make you thankful for the place you call home.


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A Moment in Time - Kelly Cozzone Alexa Wright is a happily married mother. Her son, Eric, was born in a previous marriage and he struggles with his place in both families. She has vowed to make the best decision for her son. Eric wants to live with his dad. How can she possibly figure out what the right decision is?

 
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Haunted Raine - R.E. Hargrave Lorraine Morrissey let life pass her by. Her wake up call comes when she realizes that her husband is rarely home, and she's filling her days with trivial tasks. A crazy idea to save her marriage leads to a summer vacation unlike any she's ever taken; one that involves buying a haunted house.


Coming Home - Teri Riggs Abby, a young Navy SEAL's wife, must learn to cope after her husband dies in the line of duty. Hoping to learn how her husband spent his final days, she heads to Bethesda to sit with her husband's best friend, a soldier who remains in a coma caused by the same IED blast that killed her husband. But can anything mend Abby's broken heart?

 
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15 W. Gibson - Aubree Lane Knowing Uncle Sam is about to come knocking, Jimmy Franks enlists in the Navy. Leaving Suzy is the hardest thing he's ever had to do. Left alone to deal with their feuding families, Suzy Franks is heartbroken when Jimmy ships out. Her husband's letters of love brings comfort, but 15 W. Gibson is a lonely place without him.


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The Agent - Samantha Jacobey An author of dark tales is looking for someone to represent her. An agent who thinks all writers are the same wants the job. Will one lunch date be enough to convince him that she's different, or will her clouded past continue to overshadow her future?


The Bench - Nikki Lynn Barrett Ten years ago, Neil spent a summer with his grandparents when he couldn't deal with problems at home. That one summer led him to his first love, Amber, until a family crisis pulled him away. Now he's back in town and face to face with the woman he never could forget.  

Summer Song - Linda Lee Williams June Gorman might be imprisoned in a nursing home, but her mind roams free. In her private world, memories and melodies go hand in hand. Every day she embarks on a musical journey through her life, one filled with laughter, love, pain, and tears ... her summer song.

 
Crazy love

Crazy Love - Jayne Hyatt Will Meg be forced to resort to using the crazy family tradition, which she has spent most of her life avoiding, in order to win the man of her dreams?


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The Treasured Legacy - Holly Barbo Leone uses the last of her strength to share important family history with her only relative: her grandson David. Despite her final wish not to sell the family heirlooms, David and his wife, Anne, look into it because of their desperate need for money. But the pieces have secrets and the young couple finds themselves in unexpected danger.



Ghost Connection: Lost - Jami Brumfield Ghost Connection is a series centered around Cassandra O'Grady and her unwanted ability to see spirits. In episode one, Cassie and her ghostly best friend, Abel, help a girl save her family from a jealous boyfriend.


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Poppy - Cherime MacFarlane A teenage girl learns that the father she adores is not her real father. From her friend's dad, Emma Kay learns her Poppy won her and her mother on the turn of a card. Wrecking her mother's car does not help.


Camael's Gift - Michele E. Gwynn In the heavenly realms, conflict and war are as routine as escorting souls to the other side. For Camael, his routine has just been disrupted as he finds himself drawn to a human woman he encounters while comforting her dying child.


Life Storms - Terri Hubbard Carle Throughout life, you face many types of storms. Learning to trust, believe, have faith and stand strong, will help Carley and her family, as well as Carley and Chad grow closer and stronger.


The Tree House - J.B. Yarbrough The day her brother is born, Izzy hears the words Down Syndrome for the first time. Frightened, she runs to the safety of her tree house.


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On January 16 and 17, 2015, all 14 authors will be gathering at one huge Facebook Release Party. Questions answered, teasers of their upcoming books, visits from special guests and huge prizes available to be won.
Come join the party...it's a BYOBB (Bring Your Own Book Boyfriend), but I'm sure these authors will have some available too!
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Happy New Year of Reading from BookBangs

A lot of people make resolutions this time of year. 

Not this chick. 

Cheers to you who don't make New Year's resolutions and make a reading list instead...


Can't stop the mental tally of books--books by your favorite authors coming out, and all the new authors yet to be discovered on your reading list?
You've arrived at the right  place! Book Bangs keeps track of the best books coming out and wants to hear from you.

What books are you waiting on in 2015? 

What genres do you hope to find new favorite authors?

You probably know by now I can't get enough rock stars, mc club, and shapeshifters. I hope to meet many more and reunion with just as many in 2015. I'd list my favorites but it's late, I've been drinking, and I might leave some out. Saving that list of bad boys for another day.

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