The Book is Always Better

During my long road trips this Christmas vacation, I've brought along a few books. I'm not generally a bookworm, but when I get into a series I like- let's just say it's difficult to catch me without the book in my hands. I also bring books with me to various places and on trips. For example: I had at LEAST 4 doctors appointments in the past month. I bring a book so that I might keep busy while still being able to hear if my name is called. I also bring a book to the much dreaded and infamous DMV (also known as DPS) because...well...we all know what it's like there. Lastly, I always bring a book or two on long road trips so I am entertained in case batteries die. All along with the fact that I actually am starting to ENJOY reading...depending on the book.

This particular trip has been designated to The Hunger Games Trilogy. I began the book to please the many telling me to read it and get it finished before the movie comes out this next year. (Okay, I mostly read it for my boyfriend but I LOVE it!) I finished the book within a week and the day I knew I'd finish it, I went out and bought the next book in the series. I know I grow far too attached to the characters, but I can't help it! They're just so wonderful and ideal. I mean, who didn't completely fall in love with Mr. Darcy, Ron, or Peeta. Yes, they're only a few of my many crushes who just so happen to be fictional characters.

In my experience, movies are nearly always based on books (not the other way around) or original ideas. Well, if it's complete story was rooted to the book. The book came first. In that case, I do my best to read the book before I see the movie. This has only not happened with a movie. I saw October Sky before reading The Rocket Boys (the book the movie was based off of) and still love the book more. This coming March, the movie for The Hunger Games hits theatres and I wanted to be a fully informed viewer. I have high hopes for this one though. The actors are, as I've seen, very talented and this story...it's too epic to mess up. However, I'm sure the mantra will remain the same.

The book is always better.