We all love a good signature movie, but we didn’t realize that some of our favorites are based on books. With so many amazing movies to choose from, it’s so exciting to go back and read the books that inspired your favorite movies. Whether you’re into romance or Christmas stories, there are plenty of great books to read.
Here’s The Scoop On 25 Iconic Movies Based On Books!
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1. the secret ingredient by nancy naigle
andrew broke off his engagement to kelly, so kelly is shocked to find out she’s been invited to compete on a valentine’s day baking show with him.
2. my gal sunday by mary higgins clark
A couple, made up of a lawyer and a politician, come together to save their parents from kidnapping. This intense story is full of twists and turns, and you won’t want to put this book down!
3. after all these years by susan isaacs
audrey has to prove he didn’t kill her husband when he is found dead after leaving her for a younger woman.
4. the karen kingsbury bridge
ryan and molly meet on their first day at belmont university. they become study partners and a bookstore called the bridge becomes an important part of their lives.
5. the mistletoe promise by richard paul evans
Two Christmas-hating strangers pretend to be a couple to avoid awkward questions about the holidays. however, as time passes, they begin to experience the true joys of Christmas.
6. running through the snow by debbie macomber
Ashley Harrison is stranded at the airport for Christmas and gets help from Dash, who has rented the last rental car in town. as the journey progresses, their relationship blossoms.
7. christmas trade by debbie macomber
a widower from oregon and a professor from boston exchange houses for christmas. This cozy Christmas story will have you ready for the holidays!
8. unleashing mr darcy by teri wilson
elizabeth clashes with arrogant judge donovan darcy when she decides to enter her dog in a competition.
9. the irresistible blueberry farm & coffee by mary simsies
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The film is titled the irresistible blueberry farm and centers on a lawyer who finds love when she delivers a letter from her late grandmother to her childhood sweetheart.
10. the mistletoe inn by richard paul evans
Aspiring writer Kim is dumped by her novelist boyfriend, so she decides to go on a romance writing retreat in Vermont just before Christmas.
11. ella fairlie’s christmas wish list
Isobel plans the perfect Christmas for her and her boyfriend, but when he goes on a business trip, the whole plan and her love life are turned upside down.
12. lovely christmas by carly alexander
meredith reluctantly agrees to play mrs. claus in a store. When she meets the man who plays Santa, she experiences her own Christmas magic.
13. a christmas bramble house by c.j. carmichael
In this iconic film, a man leaves his nurse a large sum of money when he dies, despite only knowing her for two months. his son tries to find out why.
14. David Baldacci’s Christmas Train
a journalist needs to travel from washington dc to los angeles for christmas. however, your only way to get there is by train.
15. sexy santa claus by robin jones gunn
miranda splits her time between boston and vermont. she and her fiancé plan to get married at christmas.
16. a december bride by denise hunter
Layla and Seth pretend to be engaged at their cousin’s wedding. in an attempt to keep up the pretense, they end up developing something real.
17. maggie’s christmas miracle by karen kingsbury
maggie is trying to balance having a career and being a mother. Casey, her son’s guardian, quickly becomes part of the family.
18. Linda West Christmas Cookies
In this distinctive film, a corporate agent is sent to shut down a cookie company in a small town. however, he develops feelings for the factory owner and the town’s Christmas spirit.
19. lady miracle by debbie macomber
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A father of two struggles to care for his six-year-old twins. luckily, a housekeeper swoops in to help him.
20. (the) christmas town of donna vanliere
lauren leaves boston behind to start a new chapter. However, she ends up rediscovering the magic of Christmas when she unexpectedly ends up in Grandon Falls.
21. silver bells by luanne rice
catherine is a widow who joins a young man. however, when she meets her father, she discovers that she has run away from the family Christmas tree business.
22. a dog named christmas by greg kincaid
A boy spreads Christmas cheer with the help of his newly adopted golden retriever.
23. the secret of christmas by donna vanliere
Christine, a struggling single mother, searches for a lost family heirloom. she hopes it will bring her love in time for the holidays.
stories like this about family are so heartwarming, hallmark fans everywhere will love them!
24. looking for santa claus by robin jones gunn
Miranda never knew anything about her father. Three days before Christmas, she gets a clue and heads to New England to find him.
25. donna vanliere’s christmas note
gretchen and melissa become friends when gretchen returns to her hometown and they end up being neighbors. Melissa discovers that she has a brother she never knew about and the two discover a big secret.
now you have 25 books or movies to choose from and enjoy the distinctive spirit!
For more signature recommendations, check out Danica McKellar’s 10 Best Signature Movies and The 65 Best Signature Christmas Movies.
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