Without a doubt, most people consider any book to be better than its movie counterpart. However, that doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy seeing our favorite stories come to life on the big screen. Reading the book before seeing a novel-based movie can often make the film even more enjoyable because you better understand the characters, their motivations, the setting and the storyline.
Movies based on books seem to be increasingly popular, with several having come out in 2017. Some examples are Stephen King’s “It,” “Glass Castle” by Jeanette Walls, “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly, and “The Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diane Ackerman. The next year is shaping up to be no different with many anticipated movies coming out based on beloved, timeless favorites. Below is a list of are books being turned into movies in 2018 that are worth your time reading before you see the film.
A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle
To be released March 9, 2018, starring Reese Witherspoon and Chris Pine.
To be released March 9, 2018, starring Reese Witherspoon and Chris Pine.
To be released March 30, 2018, directed by Steven Spielberg.
The Invisible Man by HG Wells
Starring Johnny Depp.
Starring Johnny Depp.
All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
Starring Elle Fanning.
Starring Elle Fanning.
Starring Daisy Ridley and Naomi Watts.
Starring Ben Affleck.
Starring Daisy Ridley.
To be released March 23, 2018 starring Daisy Ridley, Rose Byrne, and Domhnall Gleeson.
Starring Daisy Ridley.