Every year, Hollywood plucks great stories from books to turn them into big-screen experiences.
Whether they're a true story based on a biography or a sci-fi extravaganza based on a novel, adaptations often end up being Hollywood's best movies.
But before the movies come out, do yourself a favor and dive into the world of the books instead. Stay ahead of the curve by reading "Fifty Shades Freed" and "A Wrinkle in Time" before everyone's talking about the movies.
Here are the book-to-movie adaptations coming out this year.
"Paddington 2" continues the charming adventures of Paddington Bear.
Release date: January 12
Studio Ghibli adapted the children's book "The Little Broomstick" by Mary Stewart into an internationally acclaimed anime film called "Mary and the Witch's Flower."
Release date: January 18
"12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers" by Doug Stanton is about an elite group of CIA officers sent to Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks.
Release date: January 19
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