7 books that inspired this year's Oscar frontrunners

TheInsider Picksteam writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.This year'sAcademy Awards celebrate a wide variety of film genres, but you may be surprised to learn that many of the recognized movies are inspired by books.Some movies such as "Hidden Figures" and "Fences" are direct adaptations and even share their respective books' titles. Others, like "Nocturnal Animals," areloosely based on compelling reads.Whether you want to have an educated opinion on which movie will take home the Oscar for "Best Adapted Screenplay," determine whether the book is actually better than the movie, or are simply in the market for a good book to read, the seven below inspired some of this year's Oscar frontrunners.SEE ALSO:22 awesome and weird things we bought using Amazon PrimeDON'T MISS:I've written about a lot of great tech, but these are the gadgets I use every day"Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race" by Margot LeeAnyone into learning about outer space should pick up "Hidden Figures." Nominated for "Best Adapted Screenplay," this book-turned-movie tells the story of a group of female mathematicians who shaped the space race long beforeNeil Armstrong stepped foot on the moon.Nominations: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Adapted ScreenplayBuy it here >>"Fences" by August Wilson August Wilson's emotional playalready won a Tony Award as well as the Pulitzer Prize, and its movie adaptation racked up four Oscar nominations.Nominations: Best Actor, Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Adapted ScreenplayBuy it here >> "Stories of Your Life and Others" by Ted ChiangIf you were disappointed by the plot twist in "Arrival," you might want to read the book that inspired the movie. Manythink Ted Chiang's "Stories of Your Life and Others" delves deeper into the movie's key themes, so you may end up with a better understanding of the film.Nominations: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing, Best Production Design, and Best Sound MixingBuy it here >>See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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