Maude’s Book Club
Maude’s Book Club
If You Like ‘The Wheel of Time’ You Should Add These To Your TBR!
In 2021 Amazon Prime released the first season of The Wheel of Time. The series is set in a high fantasy world where magic exists, but only some can access it. The series is adapted from the novels written by Robert Jordan. And after his passing, Brandon Sanderson continued the series. There are roughly 14 books in the series with other spin-offs and reference books to dive into.
Here at MBC, we have been obsessed with fantasy novels for years and The Wheel of Time is one of Maude Garrett’s favourite series on Amazon Prime!
If You Like ‘A Haunting in Venice’ You Should Add These To Your TBR!
Sir Kenneth Branagh has returned with another Agatha Christie adaptation. A Haunting in Venice is based on the novel Hallowe’en Party. Branagh enjoys his mystery thrillers after his success with Murder on the Orient Express. He wanted to draw from the genius of Christie by presenting her work to the world on the big screen. According to Branagh, this film is a sequel to Death on the Nile and will have supernatural elements similar to the book.
If You Like Dragons You Should Add These To Your TBR!
This year Fourth Wing took the fantasy world by storm and introduced readers to a new adventure with dragons. Rebecca Yarros personalized the dragon’s journey with its rider to create a more unique experience for readers.
Each dragon has a “signet” that can flow through its rider. So when a dragon chooses its rider, they are connected to their mind and soul, creating a powerful connection with their powers.
If You Like Racing Movies Like' Gran Turismo’ You Should Add These To Your TBR
If you’ve been an avid gamer and have been attached to your Sony Playstation for years, Gran Turismo has been your favourite racing game to play. Even before Forza came out, there was no competition for GT. Many people didn’t know that the film was based on a true story about race car driver Jann Mardenbororugh’s rise from gamer to professional racer.
Sony made a bold choice in changing the mould of the video game adaptation to incorporate a true story for the racing game to come to life.
If You Like ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ by Matt Dinniman You Should Add These To Your TBR
For the month of August, we have read Dungeon Crawler Carl and Carl’s Doomsday Scenario back to back. The first two books of the series have been so fun to read and we’ve had great discussions with our community.
If you’ve been a fan of video games for as long as you can remember, then LITRPGs may be something to look into!
If You Like ‘Landscape with invisible HAND’ yOU shOULD add These To Your TBR
When sci-fi and comedy come together it’s almost always a good time. Even though the concepts may be far-fetched, creativity is what makes it worth the watch. It’s interesting to see the concepts come alive on screen. Audiences imagine things that writers create and then filmmakers push that boundary.
Maude Garrett has read Landscape with Invisible Hand by M.T. Anderson and it’s a young adult sci-fi novel that will capture the hearts of many. Now that it has been adapted for the big screen, many are able to turn to the book for more imagination and creativity.
If You Like Movies with Dogs Then Add These To Your TBR!
Who doesn’t love a good story about dogs? If you’re a dog lover like Maude Garrett, then anything to do with dogs will warm your heart. The new film Strays is out this weekend and it has a new spin on what goes on in the mind of a dog.
If You Like ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Then Add These To Your TBR
The Hulu series Only Murders in the Building has a wonderful cast and some fun mysteries. Now in its third season, the chemistry between Steve Martin, Selena Gomez and Martin Short has only gotten stronger. What started out as a murder podcast being dissected has now evolved over time as our detective trio finds new mysteries along the way.
If You Like ‘Heartstopper’ Then Add These To Your TBR
Alice Oseman’s graphic novel Heartstopper feels like a warm hug. Those who have read all the books in the series know how Nick and Charlie’s story will end. The Netflix series is doing incredibly well on the platform and season two is out now for everyone to enjoy. Nick and Charlie’s romantic relationship is beautiful as the series explores sexual identity, romantic relationships and friendship. From graphic novels to small screen this television series is one of the best adaptations.
If You Like ‘Oppenheimer’ Then Add These To Your TBR
If you know Christopher Nolan’s work, then you know he is someone that likes to take a look inside the mind of his characters. He creates complex moral or ethical dilemmas without any concrete answers but instead focuses on the thought process of his characters. There are always grey areas in his films when it comes to crime, trauma, space, and time. The creation of the atomic bomb definitely had some lasting effects on the man who created it. J. Robert Oppenheimer. The book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin explores the nature of his decision. The only filmmaker that could truly capture the internal struggle of Oppenheimer is Nolan.
Are You Ready for The ‘Barbie’ Movie? Here’s What We Recommend!
In a recent Vogue interview, Greta Gerwig spoke about the book that helped her write the story for the ‘Barbie’ movie. In a way, the film plays out as a coming-of-age story that helps heal the inner teen from all those years ago and will help young girls in their journey. We have compiled a list of five coming-of-age novels that you should read regardless of your age.
5 Fast-Paced Adventures to Get Lost In
Any book that we read can take us on an adventure. And each genre can take readers on a ride of great imaginative proportions. There are some adventures that have stayed with readers over time because of how lost you become in their world. Stories that are filled with adventure can cross genres and that’s the beauty of storytelling. Some can be science-fiction others can be fantasy, and you can always find those recommendations here at MBC.
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Not only do community members interact with other book lovers and creator Maude Garrett, but Maude connects with the authors of the books directly so the community can also discuss the book with their favoruite authors.
