Article contributed by Noura Khalid
There are many great movies are coming out this year, and some also happen to be based on books. If you’re like me, then perhaps you prefer reading the book before seeing its adaptation. Read on to discover 10 books that you should be reading before seeing the movie!
A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle
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Meg’s father had been experimenting with this fifth dimension of time travel when he mysteriously disappeared. Now the time has come for Meg, her friend Calvin, and Charles Wallace to rescue him. But can they outwit the forces of evil they will encounter on their heart-stopping journey through space? If you like strange and whimsical books, you might like this one!
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
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In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time teenager Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the virtual utopia known as the OASIS. Set in the future and full of video game characters and references, who wouldn’t love that?
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
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When a despised passenger on the Orient Express is murdered, it’s up to Hercule Poirot to discover which of the thirteen passengers remaining is the suspect. Although the movie has already been released, if you haven’t seen it yet you should definitely read the book before you do. The best mystery written by the queen of mystery, Agatha Christie.
The House With A Clock In Its Wall by John Bellairs
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Uncle Jonathan has an issue in his house. The walls won’t stop ticking. He also happens to be a witch, and so is his next door neighbor. When Jonathan’s nephew Lewis comes to live with him, it’s up to the three of them to save the world from destruction.
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
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Mary Katherine Blackwood lives in an estate with her sister and uncle. They live in isolation, but Mary senses that danger is approaching. This book is quite creepy and mysterious, and it’s definitely a must read!
The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
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A disease strikes America and kills most of the children living there. Except there are some who survived, but they have strange uncontrollable abilities and that could be far worse than dying. A highly anticipated movie release for fans of the books, and if you love anything that spells out super powers, this books is probably for you!
Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers
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Many of us grew up watching Mary Poppins and probably wished that she was our nanny with all the singing and magical experiences, but did you know that there will be a remake/sequel? Now’s your chance to get a hold of the book that started it all!
The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
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How would you feel if you lived in a town where you can hear everyone’s thoughts? And they can hear yours? And what would you do if you stumbled on a place where everything is completely silent? The movie is set to release next year, which gives us all plenty of time to explore this book.
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
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I believe this book is important at a time like this where all these terrible things are happening in the world. We need more powerful books in the world, and Angie Thomas has just written one.
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
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A book that takes the reader into the human psyche and explores the insanity of one, Esther Greenwood.
