What I'm Reading: Water for Elephants

I give this book a 4 out of 5. I definitely loved it but I have to say there are some things that I think they did better in the movie. I know some of you are probably thinking I'm crazy. Most people (including my mother-in-law) usually like the book version better than the movie adaptation. In this case I will say I like the movie better, it's one of my favorite movies. Don't get me wrong the book was wonderful but I feel like it was almost a different story than the movie. I won't give away too many details since I'm sure not everyone has read it or seen the movie. I would definitely recommend the book and of course the movie. Even if you don't care for Robert Pattinson I say give it a shot because he was great in this movie. I love the Twilight series but he did do a much better job in Water for Elephants.

Have you read Water for Elephants or seen the movie? What did you think?

The most spectacular show on Earth!

Water for Elephants is possibly my favorite movie. I am obsessed with vintage circus stuff. So, this wall is one of my favorites in the house. I am obviously still working on finding more things to hang up. I found the three bottom prints on Flickr. I found a girl who had taken some pictures of the set of Water for Elephants and she agreed to sell me some! I was so excited because I could not find anyone selling prints from the movie. The top photo I found at a local antique store for a dollar. It is from a movie (I can't remember the name right now) but I think it fits perfectly in the circus theme. 

Reading list

I am so very excited that this is my last week of classes. Then just one more week for finals and school is officially out! I have read so many books this semester for my regional literature class and though I did like some of them they would not have been books I would have personally chosen. I have started a personal reading list and here are the first 3 books I have on there.

Water for Elephants

I just saw the movie yesterday and let's just say I'm going to watch it again next weekend! It was absolutely amazing! I wanted to read the book first but I didn't have time but I'm really excited to read it. I think it will be really good even though I was told there are some differences from the movie. I'm not particularly picky about those things though. I consider books and movies to be completely different obviously and I think that people dwell too much on whether they did a 100% accurate portrayal or not. I  don't care if they change a few things. This movie was amazing. I recommend that everyone go see it. Even if Rob Pattinson isn't your favorite (I love him) who doesn't love the circus?!

Something Borrowed

I don't know too much about this book but I know the movie is coming out soon so I'd like to read it before I watch the movie. I'm all for girly stories!

I Was Told There'd Be Cake

I don't know much about this book either but I got it from a dear friend and I have been dying to read it. I'm sure it will be a good one.

I hope some of these books make your lists. I'll try to do some book reviews after I read them. What do you have on your summer reading list? Sci-fi thrillers, love stories, biographies? Leave a comment and let me know! Maybe I'll find some more books for my list!