Hi everyone. Entering the new year, I want to make a long overdue return to reading. I’ve developed a bad habit of binging shows and movies whenever I get the chance and whenever I consider reading I can never seem to find stories that keep me on the hook!
I really like fictional or true stories with plot twists, deception, strong character arcs, mystery, and psychological thriller. Not a fan of fantasy.
If this helps, here’s some TV shows / movies that I particularly loved. I would also appreciate it if you don’t recommend a book that these are based on:
|*Based* on True Stories|Catch Me If You Can, American Underdog, American Made, Green Book, Unbroken, A Beautiful Mind, Schindler’s List, Captain Phillips, The Wolf of Wall Street, Lord of War, 21, The Pianist, Moneyball, Manhunt: Unabomer, The Big Short, Argo|
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|Thriller|American Psycho, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Departed, No Country for Old Men, Parasite, Get Out, Ozark, Limitless, YOU, Prisoners, Mindhunter, How To Get Away With Murder, Se7en|
|Drama|Whiplash, The Shawshank Redemption, Sopranos, The Usual Suspects, Billions, Prison Break, 12 Angry Men, Fight Club, Fargo, Good Will Hunting, Knives Out, Bullet Train|
I know I’m asking for a lot, and I appreciate any insights!
Happy reading in 2024!!
by jndmwok