Read it, then see it
Book-to-Movie Club
in collaboration with Sister Circle Marin
What to Expect
Read the book, see the movie, then talk it over with people who did too.
The Books-to-Movie Club is for anyone who has ever walked out of a theater saying “the book was better,” or secretly thought the movie was. Whenever a book heads to the big screen, we read it on our own time, then gather to watch the film together and compare notes. Books build community.
Now Showing
Sense and Sensibility
Monday, October 19th at 7:30 pm
Meet us at 7:30 for book talk before the 8 pm show.
CinemaWest Larkspur Landing Cinema
500 Larkspur Landing
Larkspur, CA 94939
Read it first
Pick up the book at The Phoenix or bring your own copy. There’s no pressure to finish, but you’ll probably have more to say if you do!
See it together
We go to the showing as a group. Grab your reserved seat with us (popcorn optional!)
After (and before!) we pause in the theater to talk about what the movie got right, what it left out, and which characters we’ll never forget.
Talk it over
This Month’s Pick
Senses and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Jane Austen’s first published novel follows Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, two sisters who face heartbreak, money troubles and very questionable suitors in completely opposite ways: one with careful sense, the other with all her feelings on full display. A new film adaptation directed by Georgia Oakley opens in theaters on October 16.
Rated: PG Length: 2 hr 11 min
Cast:
Daisy Edgar-Jones as Elinor Dashwood
Esmé Creed-Miles as Marianne Dashwood
Caitríona Balfe as Mrs. Dashwood
George MacKay as Edward Ferrars
Frank Dillane as John Willoughby
Herbert Nordrum as Colonel Brandon
Fiona Shaw as Mrs. Jennings
The Details
When: Monday, October 18th at 7:30 pm (show at 8:00 pm)
Where: CinemaWest Larkspur Landing, 500 Larkspur Landing, Larkspur, CA 94939
Discussion will take place…. BEFORE the movie (and a little after if you want!)
Price: $20 includes your movie ticket, a reserved seat with the group, and a book lover sticker!
Space is limited, we only have the number of seats in our group block, buy your ticket early.
Grab your seat, and your book.
We’ll see you at the movies.
How to Join
Register to reserve your seat with the group.
Read the book. Copies are typically available at The Phoenix in Larkspur.
Meet us in the theater lobby early for intros, then typically stay after for the conversation!
FAQS:
Do I have to finish the book? Not at all. Come as you are, just know the conversation (and movie!) will include spoilers.
Can I come just for the movie? Absolutely. Plenty of people read the book after they see the film.
Can I bring a friend? Yes. Just register them too, so we have a seat for them in our reserved section of the theater.
Who’s it for? Adult readers (and teens) who love a good story and a good argument about it.
Upcoming Books-to-Movies:
These are all Literary Adaptations coming to the big screen. We will try to get to some of these together if you have a favorite email us and we will make it happen.
Book / Author / Release Date
Other Mommy (Incidents Around the House) Josh Malerman Oct 9
Sense and Sensibility Jane Austen Oct 16, 2026 - scheduled
Whalefall Daniel Kraus Oct 16, 2023
La Bola Negra Federico Garcia Lorca Oct 16, 2023
Klara and the Sun Taika Waititi Oct 23, 2026
Wildwood Colin Meloy Oct 23, 2026
Fatherland Thomas Mann Oct 23, 2026
Yaga Kat Sandler Oct 23, 2026
Wicker (The Wicker Husband) Ursula Wills-Jones Oct 30, 2026
Sunrise on the Reaping Suzanne Collins Nov 20, 2026
In a Holidaze Christina Lauren Dec 2, 2026 (Netflix)
Children of Blood and Bone Tomi Adeyemi Jan 15, 2027
Remain Nicholas Sparks Feb 5, 2027
The Magician's Nephew C.S. Lewis Feb 12, 2027
The Nightingale Kristin Hannah Mar 19, 2027
Beach Read Emily Henry May 7, 2027
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Gabrielle Zevin Nov 12, 2027