When reading a book, we often imagine the characters and towns coming to life, quirks and all.

But what’s better than watching the author’s vision come to life on the silver screen?

Over the years, countless bestsellers have been adapted into movies and TV shows.

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Isabela Merced as Aza and Felix Mallard as Davis sharing a kiss in Max’s Turtles All the Way Down

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Unfortunately, Clifford must return to service and when he arrives back home, he’s paralyzed.

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Despite their contrasting personalities, an unlikely yet beautiful relationship blossoms between them.

Landon’s journey of transformation is at the heart of the story.

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One particularly touching scene showcases Landon fulfilling every item on Jamie’s wish list.

But as Julis affection wanes, Bryce begins to fall for her.

Exceedingly nostalgic and touching,Flippedtakes a look at innocent young love.

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The film is a powerful testament to the lasting impact of the people we meet.

The film chronicles their tumultuous relationship, constantly disrupted by Henry’s unpredictable disappearances and reappearances.

Despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles,The Time Traveler’s Wifeis a compelling romance.

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Their whirlwind romance is soon interrupted by John’s call to duty.

The film follows their evolving relationship through heartfelt letters exchanged across continents.

Bridget Jones’s charm lies in its relatable protagonist and sharp dialogue.

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Forget the overly sweet rom-coms Bridget’s journey is refreshingly real.

She soon falls for the brooding yet charming vampire, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson).

But what’s even stranger is her reluctance to form personal relationships with other citizens.

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Despite her promise not to, Emma meddles in Harriet’s life, giving her advice she sees wise.

It’s a masterpiece in terms of raw emotion, wonderfully translating the essence of the book.

I Love You' (2007)

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Inspired byCecelia Ahern’s novel of the same name,P.S.

I Love Youis a story of holding on, letting go, and learning to love again.

So Lara and Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo) strike a deal.

Edward (Michael Fassbender) & Jane (Mia Wasikowska) hold each other in their arms in Jane Eyre.

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They decide to pretend to date until Josh leaves her alone and Peter gets his ex back.

But how long can they resist before it’s not fake anymore?

I Still Love YouandTo All the Boys: Always and Forever.

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With their status differences, she might as well be carrying a target on her back.

She’s soon known as the “marsh girl” when she reveals herself to the townspeople.

And just like that, the story of these two beautiful, broken teenagers is about to be rewritten.

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When she crosses paths with Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), things get complicated.

But their love story isn’t as simple as they might wish it were.

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Saoirse Ronan and Domhnall Gleeson slow dancing in Brooklyn

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Laszlo and Katharine looking at each other in The English Patient

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Nicholas Galitzine as Hayes and Anne Hathaway as Solène walking onto a private jet together in The Idea of You

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Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson on a bench in The Remains of the Day

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The March sisters embrace each other in Little Women.

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Lucy Hale as Lucy and Auston Stowell as Joshua standing in front of an elevator in The Hating Game

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Jack O’Connell and Emma Corrin kissing against a tree in Lady Chatterley’s Lover.

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Emma and Harriet walking together in Emma.

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Cecilia and Robbie walking side by side in Atonement

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A young girl talks happily to a boy in a sunny, green setting, but the boy appears disinterested.

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Rachel McAdams as Clare hugging Eric Bana as Henry in a field in Time Traveler’s Wife

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Bridget Jones, played by Renée Zellweger, and Darcy, played by Colin Firth, in Bridget Jones’s Diary.

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Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen and Kristen Stewart as Bella Swann in Twilight

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Margo and Quentin in Paper Towns

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Alex and Katie from Safe Haven staring at each other

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Anya Taylor-Joy as Emma Woodhouse a young regency lady in ‘Emma’

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Gerry and Holly from P.S. I Love You reading Gerry’s letter to Holly

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Peter and Lara from To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before clicking a selfie

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Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet in ‘Bones and All’

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Nick and Rachel cuddling on a couch in Crazy Rich Asians.

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Anne Hathaway as Emma and Jim Sturgess as Dexter sitting on a bed together in the film One Day (2011)

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Simon from Love, Simon standing in the parking lot

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Bella Baxter in Poor Things looking up while reading a book.

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Ansel Elgort as Augustus and Shailene Woodley as Hazel from The Fault In Our Stars talking to each other

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Pat looking confused while Tiffany talks to someone in ‘Silver Lining’s Playbook’

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Elizabeth Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy dancing in Pride & Prejudice.

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Oliver and Elio, played by Timothee Chalamet and Armie Hammer, are sitting outside in Call Me by Your Name

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Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams as Noah and Allie, walking down the street at night and talking in The Notebook

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