Friday, September 12, 2014

eBooks on the Big Screen

Film adaptations always generate renewed interest in the source material, so make sure your digital shelves are stocked with the eBooks and audiobooks that inspired new and upcoming blockbusters! We have recently updated "Book to Movie" flyers available in the Partner Portal to help get the word out about your digital collection. You can find these titles and many more in OverDrive Marketplace.

All listed movie release dates are subject to change and are for the U.S. market. Title availability and film release schedules may vary by geographic region.

 

The Giver by Lois Lowry
The big screen take on this Newbery Medal winning book is in theaters now.

If I Stay by Gayle Forman
This tearjerker, starring Chloe Grace Moretz, is playing now in theaters.

The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The first movie in the planned trilogy is in theaters September 19.

This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper
With a cast full of familiar faces, TIWILY hits the big screen September 19.

Here Be Monsters! by Alan Snow
Here Be Monsters! inspired the upcoming animated movie The Boxtrolls, in theaters September 26.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
The film adaptation, starring Ben Affleck,is due in theaters October 3.

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is coming to theaters November 21. (Part 2, the conclusion of the series, is set for release in 2015.)

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
The popular memoir turned movie hits the big screen on December 5 starring Reese Witherspoon.

Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand
Angelina Jolie directed the film adaptation of this unbelievable true story, set for release December 25.

Are there other “page to screen” titles you'd like to promote? Create your own book to movie posters or displays to help get the word out! Don't forget to check out our featured lists of popular books that have hit the big screen to help build your collection.

Melissa Marin is a Marketing Specialist at OverDrive. 

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