It Was a Book and Then A Movie - December 2021

Have you read any books that were made into a movies?

The Birds and Other Stories
Daphne Du Maurier
4/5 stars
This was a collection of stories by the writer Daphne du Maurier. The first short story is The Birds which was the inspiration for Hitchcock’s film of the same title. I have never read any of her stories before and never realized that she wrote very dark stories but I enjoyed them. I would like to read more of her.

Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir: Inspired by True Events
Brent Spiner
3.5/5 stars
This is a semi- non-fictional story about the time Brent Spiner who played Data on Star Trek: The Next Generation had a stalker. I enjoyed it and am a fan of Star Trek. I am not sure of those not familiar with the series would enjoy it.

Almost Interesting
David Spade
4/5 stars
Actor David Spade talks about his life and career in Hollywood. He also talks about Saturday Night Live and the hoops that the actors go through to get to perform on the show. I thought this was a funny and interesting read.

Brat: An '80s Story
Andrew McCarthy
4/5 stars
Andrew McCarthy talks about his start in Hollywood and the roles he played in the 1980's. I enjoyed it.

The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History
Robert M. Edsel
4/5 stars
I had seen the film based on the book years ago and enjoyed it but the book is so much better and interesting than the film as the author follows the men and women as they search for the hidden treasures stolen by Hitler's men during and after the last months of WWII.

>6 JulieLill: There is also an informational DVD on this also.