With the influx of book-to-movie adaptations that are being made right now and with the recent opening of Divergent (which I will tell you right now that I will not go to see because I hate the book), I don’t think I can endure 2+ hours of it), I decided to share something about book-to-movie adaptations. We all know that OST is also important to the whole thing. Am I right, or am I right? Today I’ll share with you my top five songs from the official soundtrack of movies based on books.

Song Title: Spiritual

• Performed by: Katy Perry:
• Movie: Vampire Academy (2014)
• Book: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

I love Katy Perry. There’s something about pop music that’s simple and very enjoyable. I enjoyed most of her songs, but my favorites were the ones that were softer and slower than her usual singles.I didn’t know that this song was included in the album, only when I checked it out that I found out.

Song Title: Dare You to Move

• Performed by: Switchfoot:
• Movie: A Walk to Remember (2002)
• Book: A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

This is a very sentimental movie and book to me. I was only a junior in high school when the movie came out, and I was totally crushing on Shane West at that time. My older sister had a cassette tape of the official soundtrack of the movie, and I loved every song on it. But this one stuck to me. It has a powerful message in it that I truly loved.

Song Title: Safe & Sound

• Performed by: Taylor Swift ft. The Civil Wars:
• Movie: The Hunger Games (2012)
• Book: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

I’ve got to admit that when I heard that Taylor Swift was part of the OST, I was really, really reluctant. I love Taylor Swift, don’t get me wrong (her concert here in here last 2011 was my very first international concert ever), but I was hoping for a more upbeat and leaning more on the rock side than a country song. But then I heard it, and it was hunting. I ended up loving it.

Song Title: Radioactive

• Performed by: Imagine Dragons:
• Movie: The Host (2013)
• Book: The Host by Stephanie Meyer

I haven’t read the book, but I’ve already watched the movie. It wasn’t bad; I’ve got to thank Max Irons for that. But one that truly stuck to me was the song. It has a lot of elements in it. Somewhat ethnic, a bit electronic, then an obvious rock element to it. It really matches the atmosphere of the movie and the theme of the book, which is sci-fi. I loved it!

Song Title: Decode

• Performed by: Paramore
• Movie: Twilight (2008)
• Book: Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

I loved Paramore way before I knew this song, way before I even started reading. I was really a huge fan of Haley Williams. Her voice is so full and powerful. And I loved how well the song fit the story. Whether you like the book or not, it has an eerie, dark quality to it that sticks with you when you hear it. I’ve heard about it way before I read Twilight and loved it.

It’s a complete coincidence that my top two are from Stephanie Meyer’s books. What can I say? I love the songs!

How about you? What are your favorite songs from movies based on books. Please share it with me!