Summer Books to Screen

Upcoming Book Adaptations in the Summer of 2022

You may already have your eyes on movies coming out summer of 2022. Did you know that some books turn into movies? There are a few upcoming book adaptations 2022 has to offer, but there are pros and cons to turning books into movies.

Movies that are book adaptations bring characters to life on screen. This representation allows readers to visualize the storyline for themselves.

Even if viewers are not readers of certain books, the films can appeal to moviegoers as a wider audience. The book adaptations 2022 brings also contains special touches by directors that add creativity to the films.

On the other hand, books have many more details that readers can imagine for themselves. Films can be more watered-down than books, so book adaptations may not always hit the mark. It's worth exploring both forms of the story if you like books and movies.

Here are some of the movies coming out summer of 2022 that were originally books:

Where the Crawdads Sing

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens is a book about an outcast girl in North Carolina. She has survived on her own in the marshes along the coast for her entire life, but she eventually wants to form relationships and social connections, so she ventures into the town. A resident turns up dead, and "Marsh Girl" becomes the primary suspect.

This book details the struggles of isolation, nature's violence, and small-town gossip. These life lessons and intriguing characters will come to life on screen on July 15, 2022.

Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between

Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between by Jennifer E. Smith is a teen romance novel about a couple deciding whether to continue their relationship through college.

The storyline follows the couple's past mistakes, joys, and everything in-between as they reminisce on their lives together. They must make a decision within 12 hours—before morning arrives—and then they have to say goodbye.

This charming love story is coming to theaters in the summer of 2022. Readers who love engaging romance and fulfilling character development should check out the film this summer.

Bullet Train

Bullet Train by Kotaro Isaka is a Japanese thriller that follows a train ride with five assassins. Each assassin is on the same mission, to secure a suitcase, but each for different reasons. The mission becomes perilous as each becomes aware of the dangers of the others on the train.

This engaging thriller hits movie screens on July 29, 2022. Make sure to buy your ticket as soon as the box office opens up!

Read the Book Before the Movie

Reading the book first is a rule of thumb that bookworms stand by. Books contain a lot more detail, nuance, and character development. Films have to leave out important moments and sometimes even entire subplots to save time. Always read the book before you see the movie version of any story.

You get a thorough understanding of the plot when you read the book first. Browse ThriftBooks selection of new and gently used books to get started on your summer book adaptations today! Here are some other titles coming to the screen later this year to check out:

• 'Salem's Lot
• Luckiest Girl Alive
• The Black Phone
• A Man Called Ove
• White Bird
• The Nightingale

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