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What book that hasn’t been turned into a movie (yet) would you most like to see make it to the big screen, and who would you like cast as your favorite character?
I thought this question would be harder to answer. After all, the whole Harry Potter series has been done, The Hunger Games is being made, Ella Enchanted was botched a while ago… what else is left? Then I turn to my bookshelf and the decision is easy:
I adore Anna and the French Kiss and think it would make a darling movie. (Yes, DARLING.)
And for some reason the only guy I picture as Etienne is this fella:
He can pull off French/English/American, right?
TGIF is hosted by Ginger at GReads and is another weekly question meme, but I think both are fun! This week’s question is:
Banned Books: How do you feel about the censorship of the freedom to read? Do you think the education system needs to be more strict on what children are exposed to in books?
I absolutely do NOT support censorship. At all. I addressed this in my vlog when I kicked off Banned Books week, but I think that people in general have the right to decide what to read for themselves. I honestly believe it to go hand-in-hand with basic rights like free speech, expression, and thought. Not everyone will agree that something in a book is wrong because the beauty of free will is that we all have our own opinions. If anything, I think that the education system needs to loosen the reins a little. The Google Maps view of book challenges from 2007-2011 horrified me.
If a parent doesn’t want their child to read a book… well I think that’s slightly different. I don’t think the jump should be immediate. First of all, don’t go off hearsay: read it for yourself first. Then start a dialogue. But be aware that if they want to read it they’re going to find a way to read it.








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I so love love love Anna and the French Kiss! Great pick!!! I’ll be the 1st one in line! =)
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Zac Effron is such a cutie that I want to eat him up. Too bad he’s jailbait. Old follower stopping by and saying hello. Here’s my Follow Friday
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“First of all, don’t go off hearsay: read it for yourself first.” I agree. I don’t think anyone but a child’s parent should be able to say what they can and can’t read, b/c they know what their child can handle. Well said.
Thank you! I try to put myself in parents’ shoes and remember how my parents dealt with me trying to read certain thins that were inappropriate at certain ages.
Same here, I think banning books is ridiculous!! Hop on over if you have the time:
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Great choice! I haven’t read Anna and the French Kiss yet, but I know it’s well loved.
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Oh you should definitely read Anna!
I’ve heard so much good about Anna &… It’s trying to make me read it I imagine. ;)
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Give in to the pressure, it is worth it!
YES YES YES TO ANNA
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Well said! (Hopping over from G Reads)
Right on!
Anna and the French Kiss would make an awesome movie! :) And your banned books opinion is sound.
Hmm Zack Efron. Hadn’t thought of him as Etienne but I supposed he could pull it off. Totally agree with you on censorship. Books should not be banned.
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Hopping through. I entirely agree that Anna and the FK would be a great movie. Maybe someday.
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OMG I have to agree. Anna and the French Kiss would be epic as a movie!!!!
Awesome post, new follower:D
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