6 Must-Read Books That Inspired Some of This Year's Best Movies
©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection1/8One of the best things about reading a book is imagining a story’s characters for yourself. But sometimes, with enough money and a sprinkle of Hollywood magic, your favorite storylines can be expertly adapted for the silver screen. 2015 has already seen some amazing novels’ plots portrayed by some of our favorite actors, and the year’s not even over yet. Check out which of your favorite 2015 movies have been based on books (and get thee to a library to catch up before the late fall works are released).
©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection2/8Paper Towns by John Green
After watching Green’s cinematic tearjerker, The Fault in Our Stars, in 2014, we couldn’t wait for Paper Towns. The tale tells the story of two childhood friends, Margo and Quentin, who couldn’t be more different. After rekindling their friendship as teens for a night of debauchery, mystery will tear them from each other’s lives once more. If you’ve somehow missed out on seeing Cara Delevingne stun on the silver screen, then schedule in a Netflix night with your besties to amend this — stat.
©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection3/8The Martian by Andy Weir
What would you do if you woke up all alone miles from home? What would you do if the place you woke up was...another planet? Astronaut Mark Watney finds himself in this terrifying situation in The Martian. But after his crew realizes their mistake, will Watney be able to return to earth? Based on Andy Weir’s book of the same name, Matt Damon stars in this astronomical drama.
Everett Collection / Everett Collection4/8Room by Emma Donoghue
Irish author Emma Donoghue stunned critics with the release of her 2010 work of fiction, Room, and now moviegoers will be able to experience the story as well. Room tells the tale of a young mother, “Ma,” and her 5-year-old son Jack. The two live in a cramped 10x10 foot room, which is unusual. The strangest part? Jack is unaware that a world exists outside their safe haven. Released in October, Room is a heartwarming (and at times adrenaline-inducing) film that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.
5/8Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe will serve up a modern twist on Shelley’s 1818 classic in Victor Frankenstein. The movie is a spinoff of the monster masterpiece, but still promises to pack a horrifically exhilarating punch. Radcliffe will play and narrate the movie as Igor, Dr. Frankenstein’s assistant. Follow along as the spooky dream team’s corpse creation comes to life and wreaks havoc.
©Focus Features/Courtesy Everett Collection6/8The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff
From The Theory of Everything to Jupiter Ascending, Eddie Redmayne has proven himself as an incredible and versatile actor. Set to hit movie theaters in late November, Eddie will star alongside Alicia Vikander in The Danish Girl. Based on the emotionally gripping true story of Einar Wegener who underwent one of the world’s first sex reassignment surgeries, The Danish Girl will definitely leave you wanting to hug your loved ones a little tighter.
©Lions Gate/courtesy Everett Collecti / Everett Collection7/8Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Start working on your whistle — Mockingjay hits theaters in late November and the revolution will be resolved once and for all. Fans of Collins’s books know what fate waits for Katniss, Peeta, Gale, and the rest of Panem, but those unfamiliar with the trilogy will be sitting on the edge of their seats. We’re sad to say goodbye to some of our favorite dystopian heroes, but we can’t wait to see J.Law kick ass as our favorite braided heroine one last time.
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