“Where Rainbows End”
By Cecelia Ahern
If you have a weakness for romance, this is your soft spot – the author of “P.S. I Love You” creates a story of a powerful childhood friendship. Rosie and Alex, best friends who are separated as teenagers, are still inseparable via email and letters and are constantly on the brink of a potential romance.
Release date: Feb. 6
Starring: Lily Collins, Sam Claflin and Suki Waterhouse
“Fifty Shades of Grey”
By E.L. James
The steamy, sexy and stimulating “Fifty Shades of Grey” is ready to be unleashed on the big screen. We know the enticing story: an innocent and independent girl falls for a rich, powerful and dominant man. The book is 530 pages of sex, and the trailers prove that the movie does not fall short.
Release date: Feb. 13
Starring: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Rita Ora and Luke Grimes
“The DUFF”
By Kody Keplinger
The Designated Ugly Fat Friend (DUFF) falls in love with her number one, gorgeous, man-whore enemy. The friends-with-benefits relationship turns into more, and the enemy keeps the DUFF company in her time of need.
Release date: Feb. 20
Starring: Mae Whitman, Bella Thorne, Allison Janey and Robbie Amell
“In the Heart of the Sea”
By Nathaniel Philbrick
This true story of the tragedy and loss of the Whaleship Essex is a suspenseful read. As the story unfolds, a sperm whale attack leaves several crew members at sea for more than 90 days, and their survival instincts are awakened, helping them to take desperate measures. This was also the story that inspired Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick.”
Release date: March 13
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy and Charlotte Riley
“Insurgent”
By Veronica Roth
The second book in the “Divergent” trilogy, “Insurgent,” will pick up where Divergent left off, as a war emerges and conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. As Tris fights to save the people she loves, she must also confront grief, forgiveness, identity, loyalty, politics and love.
Release date: March 20
Starring: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ansel Elgort and Kate Winslet
“Serena”
By Ron Rash
All right, we’ve seen the talent of Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper, but now imagine the two on screen – together, again. Prepared to be thrilled as newlyweds George and Serena Pemberton begin their journey to create a timber empire, while they ruthlessly kill all who fall out of favor. The story takes a turn when Serena finds out she can’t bear children and she seeks to murder the illegitimate child she believes George is trying to protect.
Release date: March 27
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper
“The Longest Ride”
By Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Sparks is at it again, this time with the producers of “The Fault in Our Stars.” As we know, Sparks’ books involve romance and secrets. This story is centered on two couples whose lives intersect in profound ways. Reviews state that the book is hard to put down, and, hopefully, the movie will follow the novel more than the previews imply.
Release date: April 10
Starring: Scott Eastwood and Britt Robertson
“Child 44”
By Tom Rob Smith
The thriller novel follows a loyal officer of Stalin’s Soviet Union who is demoted and exiled when he begins to investigate a serial killer targeting children. Admitting that these crimes are being committed is a crime itself against the state. The officer decides to set out to find the killer and ends up uncovering shocking revelations in the process.
Release date: April 17
Starring: Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman and Noomi Rapace
“Far From the Madding Crowd”
By Thomas Hardy
An independent, beautiful woman attracts three very different suitors: a shepherd, a sergeant and a rich bachelor. The novel is about encountering tough choices, the nature of relationships and learning to cope with hardship. This is your classic love story, and you won’t be disappointed.
Release date: May 1
Starring: Carey Mulligan, Michael Sheen, Matthias Schoenaerts and Tom Sturridge
“Paper Towns”
By John Green
A mystery. A journey of revenge. The search is on for the missing “girl next door,” and it’s uncertain if her friends will find her dead or alive. Clues have been left and the road trip has begun.
Release date: June 19
Starring: Cara Delevingne and Nat Wolff
“The Scorch Trials”
By James Dashner
“The Scorch Trials” is phase two in “The Maze Runner” series. The trials begin, and the race to earn a cure for the Flare virus is in full swing. While facing a series of dangerous weather conditions, the boys attempt to complete their mission.
Release date: Sept. 18
Starring: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario and Thomas Brodie-Sangster
“Frankenstein”
By Mary Shelley
A classic tale with a twist: it’s a story of Victor Frankenstein and his creation of a monster built from several corpses. This time around, the story focuses on Igor, Victor Frankenstein’s hunchbacked young assistant. This contemporary “Frankenstein” is sure to be a creepy treat.
Release date: Oct. 2
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy
“The Jungle Book”
By Rudyard Kipling
The beloved childhood story is hitting the big screen again. An orphan boy named Mowgli is raised by a pack of wolves and befriends a bear named Baloo and a black panther named Bagheera. It’s a classic story, and the talented cast of the film makes this a wildly anticipated Disney release.
Release date: Oct. 9
Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Idris Elba, Bill Murray, Lupita Nyong’o, Christopher Walken and Ben Kingsley
“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay: Part II”
By Suzanne Collins
“The Hunger Games” series comes to a dramatic and heart-wrenching end when the battle to get the real Peeta back unfolds. Katniss Everdeen’s rebellion against the Capital continues and the fight to bring President Snow down is on. The last movie of the crazed series is going to be a memorable one.
Release date: Nov. 20
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth
“The Martian”
By Andy Weir
Following the recent trend of space movies, be prepared to send yourself to Mars in this fictional book. Astronaut Mark Watney was one of the first people to land on Mars, and he’s sure to be the first person to die there. After his crew believes Mark died in a dust storm, he’s stranded and completely alone with no way to signal Earth. This movie is bound to be another thrilling and nerve-wracking two hours.
Release date: Nov. 27
Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels and Kristen Wiig
