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5 books to read before they come to the big screen

 
Everybody knows the book is always better than the movie (looking at you, Ella Enchanted!), but these upcoming flicks look *pretty* good. Grab 'em in hardcopy and read up before they hit the big screen—that way, you're prepared for any plotholes...and for any ensuing book v. movie debates.

 

MOCKINGJAY PART 2

 

In the second film installment of the final Hunger Games book, Katniss fights against the corrupt Capitol from District 13.

Read it by: November 20, 2015

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES

 

 

This parody places the classic 1813 novel in a full-blown zombie apocalypse.

Read it by: February 5th, 2016

ALLEGIANT

 

 

The final installment of the Divergent series follows Tris and Four’s fight to end the authoritarian reign.

Read it by: March 18th, 2016.

 

 

THE BFG

 

In this childhood favorite, a young girl comes across a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who then enlists her to help get rid of all the evil giants in the land.

Read it by: July 1st, 2016

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

 

 

Return to the Potterverse with Beasts, which takes place in 1920s New York and revolves around a young man fascinated by magical creatures.

Read it by: November 18th, 2016

Which book-to-movie adaption are you most excited for? What's your fave movie adaptation? Your least favorite?

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by Danielle Bryant | 2/1/2016
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