Books that are Better than the Movies

Prepare for some controversial opinions--teachers claim these books are better than their film adaptations! Click the cover to learn more about each title.

Something Borrowed by Emily Griffin

submitted by Ms. Kirchhoff

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

submitted by Mr. Rockwood

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

submitted by Mr. Majkrzac and Mr. Dimmick

It by Stephen King

submitted by Ms. Jones

The Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling

submitted by Ms. Kleiner-Vilgos and Ms. Shorts

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

submitted by Ms. Lee

Dracula by Bram Stoker

submitted by Ms. Cooley-Klein

Timeline by Michael Crichton

submitted by Mr. Sarjeant

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

submitted by Ms. Mohan

Watchmen by Alan Moore

submitted by Mr. Denhard

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

submitted by Ms. Chambers Lazio

Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

submitted by Ms. Chambers Lazio

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

submitted by Ms. Eberhart-Bliss

The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay

submitted by Ms. Kelel

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien

submitted by Ms. Hollies