Where do you fall in the great “Do you prefer the book or the movie?” debate? I don’t think it’s as simple as saying the book is always better because…well, Jaws and The Godfather, I’m looking at you. But even still, there is a moment of trepidation when you heard that a much-loved book is being adapted into film: can it possibly live up to your expectations?
There are five much-loved books coming to the big screen in August. Get a jump on reading them now, so you can compare the story in your mind to the one onscreen–and also to brag to your friends that you liked the story before it was a movie.
The Darkest Minds--based on the Young Adult novel by Alexandra Bracken, Amandla Stenberg and Mandy Moore star in the sci-fi thriller about a group of teenagers on the run from the government after mysteriously getting superpowers.
In theaters August 3.
To place a hold on the book, click here.
To watch the trailer, click here.
The Miseducation of Cameron Post–Chloe Grace Moretz stars in the adaptation of Emily M. Danforth’s YA novel about a 1993 teen sent to a religious camp for gay conversion therapy after she’s caught with a girl in the backseat of her car.
In theaters August 3.
To place a hold on the book, click here.
To watch the trailer, click here.
Crazy Rich Asians–my beloved Crazy Rich Asians is finally on its way to the big screen, with the impeccably cast Constance Wu and Michelle Yeoh starring. A glitzy, tawdry soap opera with equal parts romance and family drama, the book is not to be missed.
In theaters August 17.
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To watch the trailer, click here.
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before–another YA adaptation, this Netflix film follows Lara Jean, who copes with crushes by writing love letters no one is supposed to see; her world is turned upside down when the letters are mailed to the five boys she’s loved.
Available August 17.
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To watch the trailer, click here.
The Little Stranger--Sarah Waters’ gothic novel has it all: tragedy, romance, a dilapidated mansion. Domhnall Gleeson and Ruth Wilson are two of the critically acclaimed cast members bringing the novel to life.
In theaters August 31.
To place a hold on the book, click here.
To watch the trailer, click here.