In case you haven't been paying attention and you've been enjoying the final days of summer, TIFF is coming. Yup, our annual Toronto International Film Festival kicks off on September 8 and brings with it a flurry of celebrity sightings, parties and more caffeine and cocktails than will be consumed for probably the rest of the year. But, if you can't make it to any of the premieres or just can't handle the crowds (we get it) or just want to form your opinions prior to your movie screenings, read the books that inspired the movies first.
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
When 13-year-old Conor loses his mother to a battle with cancer, he, like anyone, has a flood of different emotions. While he used to sketch out the monster from his nightmare to make it less scary, he calls upon that monster to give him strength when he needs it most, to relish in his anger and fight through the pain. This novel is funny, dark and emotional and based on the trailer, the movie is too.
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