Often times, teens especially are turned off by books because they take days or even weeks, depending on how devoted of a reader you are, to finish. Movies on the other hand are over in a matter of a few hours. I agree that books take up loads of time, but this also helps the story come to life through your own imagination. It seems that less and less teens are reading and more are watching movies because of a lack of time, but many people would be surprised at how quickly they can finish a book once they dig into it. I was originally turned off by books because the ones i had read in school usually made me want to rip my eyes out, but reading a book for enjoyment and for a grade are two polar opposites. If you don't believe me, then find a movie that you enjoy and if it has a corresponding book, read it. I'm positive the book will be better!