Some people NEVER want their favorite books to become movies for a number of reasons like: they won’t do it as good as the book, they’ll ruin the book for me, things of that nature. However, I want EVERY one of the good books I read to be a movie. I love books and I love movies, I like being able to compare them without criticizing them. That said, it was really hard for me to come up with a short list of novels that I want to see on the big screen because every time I read a book and like it, I think, “Man, that would make a good movie.” So here are a few of the ones I want to see made into movies first!
Dear Martin by Nic Stone
This was a book that I could not put down. It is such a quick read and faces the relevant topics for the youth of America today. I can’t imagine the size of the impact this novel has had and will have on teens in the U.S. Creating a film out of this story would be AMAZING. It is a gripping story with all of the things that make us want more within it. Anger, happiness, hope, sadness, tears, love, and truth.
Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson
This book could be an incredible movie. It could fill the void of The Hunger Games for a lot of people. While it is very different from that series, I could see it fitting into the same category. The best part is, you would have to make more movies, because it is not a stand alone novel.
The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris
This is another book that is SO relevant today and I think would make for a very exciting movie. It would be a thrill to go through the visions that Alex sees, and the events that occur throughout the novel. I’m sure it would draw tears from the masses.
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
This is a thriller/mystery of a novel and I would love to see it play out on the screen. A death of a high school student in the middle of detention, foul play is suspected, and everyone in detention is a suspect, but WHO did it? And WHY? That’s my pitch for it, this was a book that had me staying up late to finish it when I read it. I think it would have moviegoers on the edge of their seats if it were to become a film.
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
This book made all three of my lists, it is that good. I think this would make an incredible movie. It would give those folks in the CGI business some cool things to work with. I think it would market to a large audience. Let’s be real, the novel would make for an extremely cool movie. Make it happen!
Jason's Thoughts 