10 Movies For Book Lovers

I like movies about books. Whether the plot of the movie directly involved literature, or if it simply includes a main character who happens to be a bookworm, it's always lovely to see bookish things on the big screen.

I recently watched a vlog on this topic, and it inspired me to make a list (LISTS ARE LIFE) of some of my favorite movies about books. So let's get started, shall we?

1. Miss Potter

 Miss Potter is pure loveliness. It's a biopic of the author Beatrix Potter; it tells the story of how she got her first story published and how that affected her life. It's a stunning film and it makes you feel many feels. Definitely recommend.

2. Hugo

 Literature is not the main focus of this film (actually movies are a bigger aspect), but I think any bookworm would adore seeing the gorgeous library and bookshop in Hugo. Plus, Saruman Christopher Lee plays the bookshop's owner. Can't get much more epic than that.

3. The Book Thief

 The Book Thief is my favorite book, and this movie adaptation is wonderful. The story is set in WWII Germany and is about a girl named Liesel, who's greatest ambition is to learn how to read. Books (both the reading and stealing of them) end up becoming a pivotal part of Liesel's life. It's honestly just the most touching story.

4. Shadowlands

 This film is about C. S. Lewis - and it's a must-see for any Lewis fan. The film doesn't center around the writer side of Lewis (it's more about the Jack and Joy's relationship), but it's so interesting to get to know the person behind all of those amazing books. I do warn you, though: this film will break your heart into a million little pieces.

5. Beauty and the Beast

 Props to Disney for creating a Princess who's a total book nerd. Belle uses books - especially those that include far off places and daring sword fights - as an escape from the rather boring town she lives in. Her happily ever after includes a gigantic library that I've always been hopelessly envious of.

6. The Princess Bride

"When I was your age, television was called books." Ah, this one is such a classic. The Princess Bride pokes fun at your typical fantasy story. It's hilarious and inconceivably quotable. If you haven't seen this, you've just got to.

7. Little Women

 There's a million reasons to like this movie, but one of the reasons I've always loved it is because of Jo's love for stories. She's a bookworm and a writer who dreams of getting her work published someday.

8.You've Got Mail

 This is one of the cutest rom-coms ever. One of the reasons I like so much is because of all the literary references. The movie is about Kathleen, who owns the most precious little bookshop you ever did see, and Joe, who owns a huge chain bookstore across the street. Adorable things ensue.

9. Whisper of the Heart

 Although it's not my favorite Studio Ghibli film, I have a soft spot for Whisper of the Heart. I find it pretty adorable that the two main characters meet because they realize that they have been checking out all of the same books from the library. Shizuku, the heroine, is also an aspiring author.

10. Saving Mr. Banks

 Saving Mr. Banks is about P. L. Travers and the long process of signing her book - Mary Poppins - over to Walt Disney. I enjoyed this movie a lot. I loved the 60s setting, and I thought that both Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson as Travers were brilliant. Unfortunately, I went into it thinking that the story was accurate to what really happened, and I felt rather gypped when I researched it later and discovered that it was not. Still, it's a very sweet movie.

So, tell me, do you have a thing for bookish movies? What are some of your favorites? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

love,
Hannah