19 must-read books made into movies this year

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Every year, Hollywood plucks great stories from books to turn them into big-screen experiences.

Whether they’re a true story based on a biography or a sci-fi extravaganza based on a novel, adaptations often end up being Hollywood’s best movies.

But before the movies come out, do yourself a favor and dive into the world of the books instead.

Here are the book-to-movie adaptations of 2018.

“Paddington 2” continues the charming adventures of Paddington Bear.
StudioCanal

Release date: January 12

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The children’s book “The Little Broomstick” by Mary Stewart was adapted into an internationally acclaimed anime film called “Mary and the Witch’s Flower.”
Studio Ghibli

Release date: January 18

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“12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers” by Doug Stanton is about an elite group of CIA officers sent to Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks.
Warner Bros.

Release date: January 19

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