“The film was nothing like the book!”
Much of today’s cinema is inspired by classic, modern and contemporary literature, but how often do film makers stay faithful to the book that is the inspiration for their film? Join the Oakland University Alumni Association and Kresge Library for a stimulating and unique approach to the classic book club, as the Lit to Film Book Club explores the transition and interpretation of literature on the silver screen.
Open to all!
The OUAA Lit to Film Book Club begins each new season in September. The next book club meeting is Tuesday, October 4 in Kresge Library room 225B at 6 p.m. to view and discuss The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. Members read the book before the meeting date and have a discussion following the viewing of the film. Meetings are typically over by 9 p.m.
The book club is sponsored by Kresge Library and the Oakland University Alumni Association. Lit to Film Book Club meetings are open to all. If you have ever thought about attending a Lit to Film meeting, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. Bring your spouse, friend or neighbor!
The meeting dates and titles are as follows:
2011-2012 Book/Film Schedule
• October 4 - The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
• November 1 - Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
• December 6 - The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
• January 3 - Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
• February 7 - Jar City by Arnaldur Indrioason
• March 6 - The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
• April 3 - Cider House Rules by John Irving
• May 1 - The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
• June 5 - The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
The group is led by Anne Switzer, assistant professor of information services and outreach librarian at Kresge Library. If you would like more information about the book club or would like to become part of the group, please contact Alysa Hunton at (248) 364-6106 or email hunton@oakland.edu.