We all say we’re going to, but this time you actually should: read the book before you watch the movie. There’s a reason they’re being made into movies because the books are THAT good. For some reason, there seems to be a lot of movies this year based on books, so here are some you should look out for.
1. Molly’s Game
A Golden Globe-winning movie, this is one you should definitely consider reading. Molly Bloom’s book From Hollywood’s Elite to Wall Street’s Billionaire Boys Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker tells of her daring life dealing with the FBI and Russian and Italian mobs.
2. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
I’m pretty sure every middle school had this crazy adventure on their summer reading list. You could power through this book, no problem. If you’re as obsessed with Mindy Kaling as I am, it’s worth seeing just for her.
3. Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James
Of course this is on here. If you haven’t read this series, get on it. I probably read them in a week, not even, and the third book is, in my opinion, the best one. Dive into the love story of Christian and Anastasia, you won’t regret it.
4. Annihilation
After the 11th expedition to Area X sent by a secret government agency ends in mass suicide, a 12th follows to find out what happened. This book in the Southern Reach trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer will have you on the edge of your seat.
5. The Darkest Minds
In Alexandra Bracken’s novel, a disease kills 98% of American children. The remaining 2% develop superpowers and are sent to “rehabilitation” camps. When one girl breaks out, all hell breaks loose.
6. Where’d You Go, Bernadette
Bernadette hates people and leaving the house, so when she goes missing her 15-year-old daughter Bee goes on a mission to find her, discovering a dark past. Maria Semple tells of the difficulties of motherhood and unfulfilled dreams.
7. The Black Hand by Stephan Talty
Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this mafia movie as a detective investigating organized crime in America.
