Plant City Observer

Around Town 08.05.25


We asked Plant City: What’s your favorite book or movie?

Favorite book is All the Rivers Run

by Nancy Cato

Favorite all time movie is Days of Wine and Roses starring Lee Remick and Jack Lemmon

Suzanne Dodd

Movie is a tie between Ever After with Drew Barrymore and Hope Floats with Sandra Bullock

Winter Dodd

Favorite Movie: Princess Bride

Hope Dove

Favorite Movie – Pirates of the Caribbean; favorite book(s) Lord of the Rings series

Dave H

Favorite movies- Titanic, Dirty Dancing

Linda Daisy 

The Chosen Series

Denise Berry

Highlander

Kayla Marie

Here’s a detailed look at some of the often-mentioned classic books:

• The Lord of the Rings:

A beloved fantasy epic by J.R.R. Tolkien, known for its rich world-building and timeless themes. 

• Don Quixote:

A seminal work of Spanish literature by Miguel de Cervantes, a satirical novel that explores themes of idealism and reality. 

• Harry Potter:

A wildly popular series by J.K. Rowling, known for its captivating fantasy world and enduring appeal to readers of all ages. 

• The Little Prince:

A philosophical novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, exploring themes of love, loss, and the importance of childlike wonder. 

• Gone with the Wind:

A sweeping historical romance by Margaret Mitchell, set during the American Civil War, known for its vivid characters and dramatic story. 

• The Picture of Dorian Gray:

A classic novel by Oscar Wilde, exploring themes of beauty, morality, and the dangers of vanity. 

• Pride and Prejudice:

A beloved novel by Jane Austen, known for its witty dialogue and exploration of love, social class, and family dynamics. 

• 1984:

A dystopian novel by George Orwell, a cautionary tale about totalitarianism and the dangers of surveillance. 

• Crime and Punishment:

A psychological novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the human condition. 

• Hamlet:

A famous tragedy by William Shakespeare, known for its complex characters, philosophical themes, and enduring language.

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