New Movies Based on the Book

August 17, 2010

Are you excited for all the movies coming out based on your favorite books this year? Here are a few that have come out recently, or are scheduled to come out in the next year.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World -- based on the graphic novel by Bryan Lee O'Malley, it charts the harrowing adventures of Scott Pilgrim, who must defeat his crush's ex-boyfriends to win her heart.

Beastly -- a retelling of Beauty and the Beast in modern New York by Alex Flinn.

Flipped -- a unique novel told from two perspectives, by Wendelin Van Draanen

Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging -- a take on Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging,which charts the wacky antics of Georgia and her friends, by Louise Rennison.

Speak -- a quintessential teen novel, adapted by Lifetime, about finding your voice after rape, by Laurie Halse Anderson.

Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac -- released in Japan earlier this year, I have high hopes that it will make its way to the U.S. A great take on a not-so-classic romance by Gabrielle Zevin.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo -- a critically acclaimed novel by Swedish author Stieg Larsson, this film is a little dark, but a great story. Be sure to check out the sequels as well!

Everyone knows the book is always better than the movie, so find out for yourself. Check one out today!

Abbey L.
Smithville Branch