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So many books to choose fromso little time to read!
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And how do you evenknowif you’ll like the story?
Cher is basically an updated Emma in an Alaia dress.
It’s full of timeless, tough-love advice, and it’s perfect for anyone playing the field.
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Amanda Bynes' 2006 comedy might be amazing (it’s brilliant, shhh!
), but William Shakespeare penned the plot in 1623 with his playTwelfth Night.
Sebastian, Duke, Olivia, and Viola are all character names in both the movie and play.
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The Cate Blanchett-Rooney Mara romantic dramaCarolwas an Oscar favorite in 2015.
It’s based on a revolutionary 1952 novel, which author Patricia Highsmith originally published under a pseudonym.
If you haven’t seenSlumdog Millionaire, c’mon remedy that ASAP.
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The Oscar-winning movie tells the life story of a teen from Mumbai, and it’s riveting stuff.
If only Cady Heron had a copy of this book while navigating high school.
Robin Williams' classic cross-dressing comedy is actually based on an English novel from 1987.
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The movie will help you imagine the perfect Mrs. Doubtfire while reading.
The timeless shark storyJawsstarted as a thrilling book of the same name by Peter Benchley.
Published in 1974, Benchley spent lots of time researching real-life shark data while writing the story.
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Feel free to play the movie’s soundtrack while your read to enhance the experience.
The winning Kate Hudson romcomHow To Lose A Guy In 10 Daysactually began as a how-to dating book.
The book provides more of the history behind a capella groups (Gregorian chants, anyone?)
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and focuses on three real college groups competing for glory.
Stiles, naturally, serves as the “shrew” in the modern update.
Read Willy’s play to see the original inspiration in all it’s iambic pentameter glory.
