About Books & Literature: 'One Day' Book vs. Movie, plus Poetic Tattoos!

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor This week, we've got a book that's way better than the movie, some literary body art, and an upcoming novel that has critics all abuzz. Read on! 'One Day' Movie Review Our movie critic starts off her review of the new film, starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, like this: "Let me put this out there right up front: I love the book One Day by David Nicholls. It's smart, funny, and moving - just a real 'can't put it down' read." From there, it goes downhill fast. Apparently this flick is, as she puts it, "soul-sucking." Yeeee-ouch! See More About:  one day  jim sturgess  anne hathaway 'One Day' Book Review And what a shame. The book itself was well-received by critics and audiences alike, and really should've made for a decent film. But such is life. If you're looking to blow $18, though, buy yourself a copy of the book and a latte, and skip the movie tickets. See More About:  one day  david nicholls  british lite Wearing Emily Dickinson, Wearing Her Words Our Guides to Poetry take a peek at the literary tattoo phenomenon, pointing out in particular poet Philip Jenks, who eschewed the typical literary tattoo style (choosing a line or two of poetry to have calligraphed onto your skin) and instead got a big ol' honking picture of Emily Dickinson's face tattooed on his back. Would you get a literary tattoo, and if you did, what would it be? Review: 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern If early reaction from critics is any indication, this novel is going to be quite talked-about this fall. No one seems to be madly in love with it, and yet the literati keep talking about it. Perhaps there's something more to this ethereal, magic-themed novel than meets the eye? Books & Literature Ads Books Fiction Novel Books English Literature Movie Reviews Teaching Literature Featured Articles H.P. Lovecraft Biography What's Your Favorite David Mamet Play? Favorite Shakespeare Love Quotes 'Delirium' by Lauren Oliver Weekly Manga Reading List: JManga Edition BOOM! Studios Profile   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Mark Twain on Writing and Rhetoric "Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offences" "On the Decay of the Art of Lying" "Corn-Pone Opinions" Advertisement