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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 2012

Just in time to start off the holidays, The Rise of the Guardians comes to theaters to delight and thrill! In this computer animated film based on the Guardians of Childhood series by William Joyce, the Immortal Guardians --- Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and the Sandman --- ask Jack Frost to help them defeat the evil spirit, Pitch. Will they be able to defeat the Nightmare King?

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Stephenie Meyer, author of Breaking Dawn

The epic love story between Bella Swan and Edward Cullen concludes in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part Two, the final installment of Stephenie Meyer's best-selling series. Bill Condon directs this second segment of the two-film adaptation. Don't miss your last chance to see this infamous love triangle on the big screen! At the end of everything...are you Team Jacob or Team Edward?

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September 2012

Stephen Chbosky brings his funny and touching coming-of-age story to life in the highly-anticipated The Perks of Being a Wallflower, which perfectly captures the dizzying highs and crushing lows of growing up. Originally told through letters, our protagonist Charlie recaps his freshman year of high school as he tries to escape his introverted world and the friends who helped him do it. The film, which stars Logan Lerman, Emma Watson and Ezra Miller, is a moving tale of love, loss, fear and hope --- and the unforgettable friends who help us through life.
 

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December 2012

Winter is almost here, and the holidays are right around the corner. So when you’re not running around doing some last-minute shopping, take a breather and check out the films, TV shows and DVD releases headed to the big and small screens this December.

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November 2012

Winter is almost here, and while television shows are well under way, there are some highly anticipated movies about to hit the big screen this month. From historical to romantic, there’s something this month for everyone (though you might need to try to pry yourself from your warm bed first).
 

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October 2012

This month on the big screen is all about the action movies (with a little bit of singing thrown in). So while you’re trying to escape the colder days, or preparing for the swarm of children on Halloween this year, make sure you squeeze in some time for these books on screen adaptations.
 

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August 2012

It’s time to get wimpy! The highly-anticipated third Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie, Dog Days, will be in theaters on August 3rd, and it promises to be the best one yet. In the film, which is based on the third and fourth books in Jeff Kinney’s popular series --- THE LAST STRAW and DOG DAYS --- Greg Heffley devises a plan to keep himself away from this season’s dog days: by pretending to work at a rich country club. But things don't go the way he envisioned them. He has an embarrassing accident at his local public pool, and disaster ensues further when he goes camping. Will Greg be able to make things right, or will trouble just keep following him?

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September 2012

The official end of summer is nearing, and these early days of fall will be perfect for some futuristic crime-fighting and a dash of family drama. While you’re wishing for those warmer days to stay a little bit longer, be sure you check out these releases on both the big and small screens.

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August 2012

This year, a number of big movies are releasing for people of all ages during these "dog days of summer."
 
Among these standout releases is The Bourne Legacy, which stars Jeremy Renner as Aaron Cross, whose life was affected by the events in the first three installments of this blockbuster series. Watch as he figures out how to handle the same situation Jason Bourne was thrust into.

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July 2012

Summer is well underway, and that means big blockbusters are battling it out for that top spot at the box office. When you aren't relaxing at the beach with a good book, check out these books-on-screen adaptations that are sure to entertain (or at least get you out of the hot sun for a few hours).

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