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Best Books to Read Before They Become Movies

Every year, some of the best books are adapted into movies, bringing their incredible stories to the big screen. However, there’s nothing quite like experiencing the original book before watching its cinematic version. Here are some upcoming book-to-movie adaptations you should read before they hit theaters!

1. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah This historical fiction novel follows two sisters in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. A story of survival, love, and sacrifice, the book is being adapted into a movie starring Dakota and Elle Fanning. Expected Release Date: 2025

2. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins A prequel to The Hunger Games, this book explores the origins of President Snow and the early Hunger Games. With action, strategy, and deep character development, it’s a must-read before the movie releases. Expected Release Date: November 2024

3. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid A gripping tale of a Hollywood star’s life, full of secrets and scandal. The book is a fan-favorite, and Netflix is adapting it into a film. Expected Release Date: TBA

4. It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover This emotional romance novel has gained a massive following. The adaptation stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, and fans can’t wait to see how the story translates to the screen. Expected Release Date: 2024

5. The House of the Dragon (Fire & Blood) by George R.R. Martin Though House of the Dragon has already premiered as an HBO series, its upcoming seasons will continue adapting Fire & Blood, the history of House Targaryen. Next Season Release Date: 2025

6. Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid A thrilling story about the rise and fall of a 1970s rock band. The adaptation is set to be a musical drama series on Amazon Prime Video. Now Streaming

Why Read Before Watching? Books offer a deeper insight into characters, emotions, and backstories that sometimes get cut in movie adaptations. Reading first lets you experience the story in its original form before seeing how it translates to the screen.

"The book is always better than the movie." – Every reader ever Whether true or not, reading the book first lets you decide for yourself!

Which book-to-movie adaptation are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments!