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Is Me Before You based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Me Before You is based on the book Me Before You by Jojo Moyes (2016).

Me Before You is book 1 of the Me Before You series series.

The book behind Me Before You

Me Before You cover

Me Before You

by Jojo Moyes · first published 2016 · romantic fiction

2012 novel by Jojo Moyes.

Me Before You series: books in order

  1. Me Before You (2016)
  2. After You (2015)
  3. Still Me

Common questions

Is Me Before You based on a book?

Yes. Me Before You is based on the book Me Before You by Jojo Moyes (2016).

Who wrote the book Me Before You is based on?

Me Before You was written by Jojo Moyes and first published in 2016.

Is Me Before You part of a series?

Yes, it is book 1 in the Me Before You series series.

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with Me Before You, book 1 of Me Before You. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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