Book vs Film Club: time to get gobblefunking about The BFG

Many of us were raised on the delights of a Roald Dahl novel (or five). Fans of The BFG, in particular, no doubt still remember the snozzcumbers, the tea with the Queen, that giant hand reaching in and grabbing Sophie, the many dreams in jars...

But The BFG is no longer consigned to our childhood memories. Now, my fellow human beans, there is a new adaptation for us to enjoy! And from Steven Spielberg, no less.

The Book vs Film Club was created for just such splitzwiggled events! The idea (in case you’re new to this!) is to read the book then see the film and – you guessed it – discuss both book and film and see which came out on top.

The BFG is due in cinemas in July so if you want to join in with all the gobblefunking then get over to Twitter (@bookvsfilmclub or #BookVsFilmClub) or Facebook and make yourself known.

And get reading!

Book vs Film Club 2016 stories: Room to The BFG - the trailers!

Wondering what books to read in 2016? Or what films you should start getting excited about?

From heart-breakers to brain-eaters, 2016 is an exciting year for adaptations. Some old classics are getting the adaptation treatment along with some brave new novels and a few comic book favourites.

Here are the trailers we have so far for all of the Book Vs Film Club stories we'll be looking forward to in 2016.

To keep up to date with the club, follow @bookvsfilmclub.

January
Room


February
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies


April
The Jungle Book


Captain America: Civil War


June
Me Before You


July
The BFG


September
The Girl With All The Gifts


October
A Monster Calls