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What books/source materials have you read? (self.ghibli)
submitted 1 year ago by TicaVerde to c/ghibli
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I'm currently reading the book series that Howls Moving Castle is based on and it's so charming! Some big differences but I feel like the tone is similar. I'm curious what other good ones are out there based on other Ghibli movies.

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[–] soupspoon 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I love that series! Castle in the Air didn't really grab me the same way but I was glad to read all three. I didn't even realize Howl's Moving Castle was a book first, and I'm so glad I saw it recommended and immediately checked it out

Edit: Just found out The Secret World of Arrietty is based off a book called The Borrowers so I put in a hold for that at the library, thanks for the idea!

Will probably read Kiki's Delivery Service, too, but I think we only have the first of the series in the US

[–] TicaVerde 3 points 1 year ago

The best way I can describe the Howl books are a cozy, blanket by the fireplace feeling. To me it's similar to the movie where the plot is fine but it's more about the atmosphere and tone.

On the Borrowers... I remember the 90s movie, didn't know it was also a book!