“What's better, the movie or the book?" 

How does a novel change when it is adapted for the screen? What are the merits of each medium? Visible Voice Books invites you to the first meeting of our new Movie vs. Book Club, where we’ll discuss these very questions.

During this month’s meeting, we’ll discuss Colson Whitehead’s novel The Nickel Boys and its recently released adaptation directed by RaMell Ross. We encourage you to purchase the novel from us and watch the movie prior to the meeting (available for rent on AppleTV, YouTube & other platforms).

Based on the real story of a reform school that operated for 111 years and warped the lives of thousands of children, The Nickel Boys is a devastating, driven narrative that showcases a great American novelist writing at the height of his powers and “should further cement Whitehead as one of his generation’s best” (Entertainment Weekly).

Your host for the evening is Isaac, who says he loves movies (and books) "too much," but promises he's not an overbearing bro. He enjoys associative, nonlinear editing but also oners; visually predominant films but also films consisting mainly of conversations; and he hopes that his wide range of interests will welcome many film and book fans who want to bond over art.

Use the form below to sign up and stay connected for book club updates (or just show up on the 5th!)