The question before us is simple: Can a book adaptation ever be better than the book it came from? The answer is yes. A story's quality is not determined by the medium in which it is told. While books offer imagination and depth, adaptations bring stories to life through acting, cinematography, music, and visual storytelling. A talented filmmaker can sharpen a plot, improve pacing, strengthen characters, and create emotional experiences that connect with audiences in ways the original book may not. Being adapted does not make a work inferior—it gives creators the opportunity to build upon an existing foundation. Just as a musician can improve upon a classic song through a new performance, an adaptation can elevate a story beyond its original form. Tonight, we will show that while many books are excellent, some adaptations have succeeded in making the story more compelling, more impactful, and ultimately better than the book itself. Therefore, book adaptations can indeed be better than the books they are based on.