Read it B4 you see it
Books have always been a favorite source of stories for movie-makers, and today is no exceptions. A number of this year's best-received movies are visual interpretations of books. While it's great to be exposed to these tales through film, don't substitute watching a movie with reading a well-written book. In fact, often reading the book before watching the movie makes the viewing experience even richer. With that in mind, put these books on your reading list. (When possible, I've linked to both a book and a movie trailer or other information.)
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. The movie opened on June 6, 2014. |
The Giver by Lois Lowry. The movie is set for release August 15, 2014.
Trash by Mike Mulligan. Movie release is expected sometime in 2015.
Trash by Mike Mulligan. Movie release is expected sometime in 2015.
The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. The Hunger Games movie opened in March 2012. Catching Fire followed in November 2013. The first of the Mockingjay movies is scheduled to premier in November 2014.
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My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. The movie premiered in June 2009.
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The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. The movie opened in June 2004.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett. The movie opened in 2011; Octavia Spencer won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
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The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. A movie version is in development.
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Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan. The movie opened in October 2008.
The Maze Runner by James Dashner. The movie is set to open on September 19, 2014.
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Beautiful Creatures by Cami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. The movie opened on Valentime's Day of 2013.
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Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. The movie opened in November 2013.
The Book Thief by Marcus Zuzak. The movie opened in November 2013.
The City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. The movie opened in August 2013.
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The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp. The movie was released in September 2013.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. The movie opened in October 2012.
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Life of Pi by Yann Martel. The movie opened in November 2012.
A Time to Kill by John Grisham. The movie opened in 1996. Samuel L. Jackson was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor for his role.
It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini. The movie opened in January of 2011.
A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks. The movie opened in January of 2002.
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. The movie premiered in August 2009.
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Foer. The movie was released in January 2012.
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riodan. The movie came out in February 2010.
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey. Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher won best actor Oscars for their roles. The movie was named Best Picture and Milos Forman was the best director Oscar.
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. The movie opened in October 2007.
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares. The movie opened in June 2005.
I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore. The movie was released in February 2011.