I love a good book I was an English major in college, and sometimes my inner literary nerd comes out. So I couldnt help but notice that movie theaters in the next month and a half will be packed with films based on books. Now, this isnt always a good thing: There have been many poor adaptations of well-known books, but the genre range, the well-known titles and the sheer number of these upcoming films gives me hope that at least some of them will be just as good as the book.

Lincoln, starring two-time Academy Award-winner Daniel Day-Lewis, is based on the book Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The book revolves around Lincolns ability to turn opponents into allies and his wisdom, confidence and leadership all needed to lead the nation during the Civil War. The movie opened Nov. 9.

On Nov. 16, Keira Knightley once again appears in a collaboration with director Joe Wright based on a novel (the two worked together on 2005s Pride and Prejudice and 2007s Atonement). This time the adaptation is Anna Karenina, the epic love story by Leo Tolstoy. Ive been hearing buzz about this movie for months; Banana Republic even released a Russian-inspired line of clothes.

Based on the best-selling novel by Yann Martel, Life of Pi comes to theaters Nov. 21. After a storm at sea, a young man is cast away on a 26-foot lifeboat with a fearsome Bengal tiger, and the two must survive together. The film is directed by Ang Lee, who directed Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and Brokeback Mountain. The trailer is done beautifully, teasing at gorgeous cinematography, exotic animals, adventure and thrilling special effects.

As a Lord of the Rings fan, Im anticipating The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the first installment of the new epic fantasy trilogy directed by Peter Jackson and based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien. It comes to theaters Dec. 14.

Based on the classic novel by Jack Kerouac, On the Road, starring Kristen Stewart, opens Dec. 21.

Finally, Ive been preparing for Dec. 25s release of Les Misérables by reading the behemoth novel by Victor Hugo. Starring Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe and more, the cast looks amazing. Musical lovers wont miss out: The actors sang the original Broadway songs live during filming, as opposed to ahead of shooting or during post-production. This will give a more real feel to the film, and I cant wait.