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This is for sure an example of a movie taking the basic idea of a book and running wildly in different directions wirh it. It's for the better, though, I think. The clumsy treatment of class differences, the depressing reflections on married life and the unappealing character of Sonny are all vastly improved in the movie.

It took me a bit to formulate my thoughts on this one. I liked most of the characters and the story. Some of it was a little hard to swallow. The idea of the elderly being a burden bothered me, even though I suppose that is how some modern cultures have evolved. It was impossibly sad that these older people were just forgotten or pushed away by family. However, the fact that they all took a leap and found a new life or a second chance in ⬇️

Another #snowday here! This is a pretty snow - huge flakes and moderate to heavy snowfall, but because yesterday was a warmer day, the roads are warm enough that they are just slushy. And it‘s supposed to stop by early afternoon. I‘m hoping to finish this book before I have to start cooking for the big game! I‘m rooting for the Chiefs! #sundayvibes

Snow day = reading day! ❤️📚❄️

The three day snow event predicted for our area has started! I‘m sitting in my favorite indoor reading spot, watching the snow come down and coat everything, drinking my coffee. This is the biggest snow event we‘ve had in a few years. Supposed to mix with ice tomorrow morning and then change back to heavy snow by tomorrow afternoon through Tuesday morning. Perfect reading weather! ❤️📚❄️

Jumping into this book next for #20in4, given to me by my generous and thoughtful friend @EadieB . I‘ve seen the film, and my husband and I really liked it. I didn‘t know at the time that it was based on a book. ❤️📚🌼

Thanks @EadieB for this lovely book! I saw the movie, and loved it, before I knew there was a novel. As we all know, more often than not, the book is better! Can‘t wait to see if that holds true here! You are so kind! 💕🥰💕

I searched a long time to find this original book. (It was renamed after the movie.) And I have to say it‘s one of the only times I‘ve ever felt the movie was better than the book. Probably the only time. But it is. Watch the movie. There‘s enough there to make it a low pick, but just barely -almost a so-so. Call it a pick for what Judi Dench did with the material in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

I loved the film. Hoping the book is better.

No. I can't. According to goodreads I'm in the minority but I find this neither funny nor charming.

I finished making 8 masks, so now it‘s time to catalog my #bookmail and read a few chapters of Saturday.

The book that inspired the film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. And it‘s much, much better than the film.

#AprilFools #BloomingBibliophiles
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@OriginalCyn620

#AprilFool #AcrossApril @Eggs

These seniors intend to live a life of #leisure but don‘t get quite what they expect.
#letstraveljuly @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

I‘m aware the book might have some “problems” that weren‘t in the movie, but I adored the film so much that I had to buy the book.
#iwanttobejudidenchwhenigrowup

I had a helper for this one.
#ninja #catsoflitsy

#grandhotel takes me to this movie and book. #wanderingjune @Cinfhen @BarbaraBB

#maymoviemagic #theEnd
I just love the optimism of the character of Sonny in this book/movie .... I find him adorable!
And it may be cheesy🧀 but I just love this quote! 😊💕

#AdelesMayMashUp #BestForLast @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88
I haven't read this one but i imagine it's a good one since i enjoyed the movie.

Not only was this book a #booktosilverscreen, but after the success of the Judi Dench movie, subsequent editions changed the title to match the movie. (Original title tagged.) #janinbooks18 @bookisglee

I won a prize!! My name was picked in this weeks drawing! #ilovemylibrary #summerreadingprogram