Reinventing books as movies is a long-standing Hollywood tradition.  From the classic reinventions like this year’s Alice in Wonderland to the chick-lit-turned-chick-flick­ powerhouses from Nicholas Sparks, the fascination with works of literature coming to life on the big screen is staying strong.

This year, Twilight fans were treated to the movie version of Eclipse; women came out in droves to see Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love; and Harry Potter fans are already buying tickets for the first installment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows this holiday season.  But I discovered a handful of other great … Read More »