6 books that served as inspiration for 2018’s Oscar-nominated movies

In case you didn't know, the Oscars are just around the corner.

Ahead of the glitzy ceremony on Sunday night/Monday morning, we've been looking at the inspiration behind someone of this years Oscar-nominated movies. It turns out that many of the most talked about films of the year were based off novels - and we're already dreaming of adding them to our reading list.

Call Me By Your Name

Nominated for...

• Best Picture 
• Best Writing Adapted Screenplay 
• Timothée Chalamet, Best Actor In A Leading Role

Based on...

Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman

Call Me By Your Name follows 17-year-old Elio Perlman's journey of self discovery, as well as his blossoming relationship with his dad's American assistant Oliver.

The Disaster Artist

Nominated for...

Best Writing Adapted Screenplay

Based on...

The Disaster Artist by Greg Sestero

The biographical novel recalls the making of Tommy Wiseau's 2003 movie The Room, which is often regarded as being one of the worst of all time.

Molly's Game

Nominated for...

Best Writing Adapted Screenplay 

Based on...

Molly's Game by Molly Bloom

Penned by the 'Poker Queen', the book tells the real-life story of how she set up the most exclusive underground poker game in the world - and how it cost her everything.

Mudbound

Nominated for...

Best Writing Adapted Screenplay

Based on...

Mudbound by Hilary Jordan

Two war veterans return to rural Mississippi to work on a farm following World War II. As time goes on, the men struggle to deal with prejudice, racism and life after the war.

All The Money In the World

Nominated for...

Christopher Plummer, Best Actor in A Supporting Role 

Based on... 

Painfully Rich by John Pearson

It follows the real life story of when 16-year-old John Paul Getty III was kidnapped in Italy - and how his mum, Gail, ended up saving him after his billionaire grandfather refused to pay the ransom.

Victoria & Abdul

Nominated for...

Costume Design, Makeup And Hairstyling 

Based on...

Victoria & Abdul: the True Story of the Queen's Closest Confidant by Shrabani Basu

The novel and the comedy-drama film details the extraordinary and controversial relationship between Queen Victoria and her confidante, Abdul Karim.

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A good book can do just about anything; from taking you on a wild and fantastical adventure to making you feel like an all-knowing super sleuth (if you figure out the killer twist). Every week at #Bookmarked, we will be taking you through some of our all-time favourite books - as well as the newest novels hitting shelves in Ireland.