If you’re an avid reader who’s also an avid movie-goer, you’re going to love this year. 2018 has got not one, not two, but 21 books turning into movies, neither of which can be missed out on. The final instalment of the Fifty Shades trilogy promises to be more nail-biting than all its predecessors. Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele’s love story comes to an end with the third film, set to release on February 9. You probably already were a big fan of A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle, but with Oprah Winfrey and Mindy Kaling playing lead roles under the direction of Ava DuVernay, this one’s a guaranteed eyeball-grabber. The New York Times bestseller Every Day, written by David Levithan also makes it to the list, expected to release in the US on February 23, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Get ready to mark your calendars* this year as these 21 bestselling books, from love stories to science fiction thrillers, make their way to the big screen.
21 books that are being made into movies this year:
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin KwanCrazy Rich Asians releases on August 17.
Annihilation by Jeff VandermeerStarring Natalie Portman, the movie releases on 23 February. Watch the trailer here.
Dumplin' by Julie MurphyThe movie's release date is TBD.
Every day by David LevithanEvery Day releases on 23 February. Watch the trailer here.
Boy Erased by Garrard ConleyThe movie is set to release on September 28.
A Wrinkle In Time, Madeleine L'EngleA Wrinkle In Time releases on March 9. Watch the trailer.
First Man - The Life of Neil A. Armstrong by James R. HansenFirst Man - The Life of Neil A. Armstrong releases on October 12.
Bel Canto by Ann PatchettThe movie's release date is TBD.
The Death Cure by James DashnerThe epic finale to the Maze Runner saga will release on February 9. Watch the trailer.
Ready Player One by Ernest ClineReady Player One releases on March 30. Catch the trailer here.
Horse Soldiers by Doug StantonStarring Chris Hemsworth and Oscar nominee, Michael Shannon, 12 Strong is all set to release on January 19. Watch the trailer here.
Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky AlbertalliSimon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda releases on March 16. See the trailer here.
The Black Hand by Will ThomasStarring Leonardo DiCaprio, the movie's release date is TBD.
Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. JamesChristian Grey and Anastasia Steele's love story comes to an end with the third and final film, set to release on February 9. Watch the enticing trailer here.
The Darkest Minds by Alexandra BrackenThe Darkest Minds releases on September 14.
The Girl In The Spider's Web by David LagercrantzThe movie releases on October 19.
The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer And Annie BarrowsThe movie's release date is April 20.
Where You'd Go, Bernadette by Maria SempleWhere You'd Go, Bernadette releases on May 11.
Red Sparrow by Jason MatthewsThe movie releases on March 2. Watch the trailer here.
Three Seconds by Roslund And Hellstrom Three Seconds releases on August 17.
The War With Grandpa by Robert Kimmel SmithThe movie releases on 23 February.
*Dates are subject to change