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Books on Screen

Each month, our Books on Screen feature spotlights movies, television shows, miniseries and specials that are based on books of various genres --- including novels, memoirs, comics, children's books, short stories and poetry --- along with the latest DVD releases.

November 2014

The weather outside might be getting colder, but the Oscar race is just warming up! Can you feel it? No? Maybe you should be seeing more movies (or, at the very least, spending more time skimming entertainment blogs)!

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November 2014

If you're feeling a little heroic this November, check out Big Hero 6, Disney’s latest animated film about a band of high-tech heroes and their faithful robot determined to save the day. Based on characters from a Marvel comic book, Big Hero 6 looks like it's going to be just as much fun as last year's Frozen. 
 
So if you want some action, adventure and a lot of humor, grab your superhero capes and get out and see some books on screen!

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November 2014

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October 2014

It's October, the spookiest month of the year for movies! If you're looking for a monsterous good time, check out The Boxtrolls, the story of an orphaned boy named Eggs raised by trash-collecting trolls. These monsters are sillier than they are scary, so it's the perfect Halloween treat!

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October 2014

It's October, the spookiest month of the year for movies! If you're feeling daring, check out Dracula Untold, which offers a unique twist on the most classic horror story there is, the tale of Dracula. See if you can keep your eyes open the whole time.

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October 2014

What’s the difference between the month of October and a Peter Jackson movie? October doesn’t go on forever! Which is unfortunate, but necessary, as it brings us one month closer to Oscars season. And by the invariable mathematics of Hollywood: Oscar-hopeful movies>movies. So grab a pumpkin spice latte (and then carefully tuck it into your jacket so it doesn’t get confiscated by a ticket taker), and head out to see some books on screen!

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September 2014

This September, look out for the release of The Boxtrolls --- based on Alan Snow’s HERE BE MONSTERS! --- a stop motion adventure-comedy film that looked stunning in its early trailer. The film is about an orphaned boy named Eggs raised by trash-collecting trolls.

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September 2014

It's finally September which means it's the perfect time for falling leaves, pumpkin patches, hay rides and maybe an old fashioned corn maze! Or if you like your mazes a little more adventurous, make sure to go see The Maze Runner, the highly anticipated adaptation of James Dashner's mega hit.

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September 2014

We’re on the wrong side of Labor Day, which means it’s time to put away your summer sunglasses and break out your fall shades. It also means serious moviegoers are in luck; days aren’t the only things getting darker! Much like post-J. Lo Ben Affleck, September movies are starting to take themselves seriously --- a welcome change after a summer that offered us fare that was little better than Gigli. So toss your 3D specs and check out these fall books on screen.

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L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

After a long day at the beach or the swimming pool, what's better than putting on your pajamas, making some popcorn and popping in a DVD? Not much! See below for the latest children's book -to-movie adaptation.

On DVD:

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