‘One of the best Christmas gifts’ – Cecelia Ahern announces major career milestone

Another one of Cecelia Ahern's novels is hitting the big screen

The Cecelia Ahern novel was first published in 2005 but has stood the test of time after it was picked up by Constantine Film and Canyon Creek.

Ansel Elgort will reportedly play the lead in the film adaptation with Catherine Hardwicke set to direct.

Cecelia announced the news on Instagram by sharing a screenshot of the Deadline article.

She wrote: "One of the best Christmas gifts an author could receive."

Fans of the Irish author were overjoyed with many saying it is one of their favourite books.

"This is my favourite book and i'm so excited I could cry," one said.

"One of my most favorite books of yours, I cannot wait to see it," another added.

One shared: "I have been waiting for this. For SO long. That‘s one of my favorite novels ever."

What is If You Could See Me Now about?

If you've not read If You Could See Me Now then check out the synopsis below. It's a perfect novel to read over the Christmas break.

'Elizabeth Egan's life runs on order: Both her home and her emotions are arranged just so, with little room for spontaneity. It's how she counteracts the chaos of her family—an alcoholic mother who left when she was young, an emotionally distant father, and a free-spirited sister, who seems to be following in their mother's footsteps, leaving her own six-year-old son, Luke, in Elizabeth's care.

'When Ivan, Luke's mysterious new grown-up friend, enters the picture, Elizabeth doesnt know quite what to make of him. With his penchant for adventure and colorful take on things large and small, Ivan opens Elizabeth's eyes to a whole new way of living. But is it for real? Is Ivan for real?'

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