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THERE’S SOMETHING DELIGHTFUL in being able to smugly tell your friends you ‘preferred the book’ version of the film you just watched, so we’d like to help you enjoy that feeling as much as possible this year.
Here are ten books which will be released as films over the course of 2014 – why not get ahead of the curve and start reading? That’s if you haven’t gotten to them already, of course…
The Monuments Men
What’s the story?
This book tells the story of British and American group who were given the task of saving art and items of cultural importance during World War II.
A young girl in World War II Germany is sent to live with a foster family where she learns to read and develops a love of books as well as forming relationships that will change her forever.
A ruthless couple, George and Serena, build a timber business in North Carolina in 1929. When fertility becomes an issue, things take a dark turn for Serena and she forms a deadly plot.
This is the first of three young adult novels set in post-apocalyptic dystopian Chicago. In this society people are divided into factions based on a core value. The novel’s main character does not fit, and as a result, must hide.
Another young adult trilogy, this is set in The Glade, a fantasy world in which there is a maze filled with danger. Thomas, the main character, must solve the maze’s mystery.
A woman suddenly goes missing on the day of her wedding anniversary – this book tells the story from her perspective, and that of her husband.
Release date: October 3
The Giver
What’s the story?
This book follows Jonas through the twelfth year of his life in a world where there is no crime, no sickness and no sadness. Jonas is chosen to be the society’s ‘Receiver of Memories’ which means he soon learns that what is perceived as perfection is actually a lot more complex.
Sunday 22 December, 2024
Sunday 22 December, 2024
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10 books to read before their film versions are released this year
THERE’S SOMETHING DELIGHTFUL in being able to smugly tell your friends you ‘preferred the book’ version of the film you just watched, so we’d like to help you enjoy that feeling as much as possible this year.
Here are ten books which will be released as films over the course of 2014 – why not get ahead of the curve and start reading? That’s if you haven’t gotten to them already, of course…
The Monuments Men
What’s the story?
This book tells the story of British and American group who were given the task of saving art and items of cultural importance during World War II.
Release date: February 7
The Book Thief
What’s the story?
A young girl in World War II Germany is sent to live with a foster family where she learns to read and develops a love of books as well as forming relationships that will change her forever.
Release date: February 26
Serena
What’s the story?
A ruthless couple, George and Serena, build a timber business in North Carolina in 1929. When fertility becomes an issue, things take a dark turn for Serena and she forms a deadly plot.
Release date: September
Divergent
What’s the story?
This is the first of three young adult novels set in post-apocalyptic dystopian Chicago. In this society people are divided into factions based on a core value. The novel’s main character does not fit, and as a result, must hide.
Release Date: April 4
The Maze Runner
What’s the story?
Another young adult trilogy, this is set in The Glade, a fantasy world in which there is a maze filled with danger. Thomas, the main character, must solve the maze’s mystery.
Release date: February 14
Winter’s Tale
What’s the story?
A thief falls in love with a dying girl in the 19th century, and tries to save her using his gift of reincarnation.
Release date: February 14
Inherent Vice
What’s the story?
This is set in Los Angeles in 1970, and sees a drug-fuelled detective investigating the disappearance of his ex.
Release date: Unknown
The Fault in Our Stars
What’s the story?
16-year-old Hazel meets Augustus in a support group for young people with cancer. They fall in love, but things are complicated by their illness.
Release date: June 20
Gone Girl
What’s the story?
A woman suddenly goes missing on the day of her wedding anniversary – this book tells the story from her perspective, and that of her husband.
Release date: October 3
The Giver
What’s the story?
This book follows Jonas through the twelfth year of his life in a world where there is no crime, no sickness and no sadness. Jonas is chosen to be the society’s ‘Receiver of Memories’ which means he soon learns that what is perceived as perfection is actually a lot more complex.
Release date: August
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2014 book club Books divergent get in there gone girl inherent vice library Reading the fault in our stars the giver winter's tale