The book was described by Kirkus Reviews as a "charming, warmhearted read." Marcellus, an octopus, and a woman form an unlikely friendship. Sally Field stars in the adaptation of this novel. (They don't say who's taking on the role of Marcellus...)
Yes, Sparks of the infamously romantic "The Notebook" and M. Night of the unforgettable cinematic twists got together to co-write a book. Of course it was made into a movie. But will the suspense feel the same on the screen as on the page? Only one way to find out.
Ever wondered what Shakespeare's life was like? This book delves into the relatively-unknown tragedy that he and his wife endured. The book racked up awards, and now the film version has gotten the attention of the Golden Globes and Academy Awards.
The movie version of this book (titled Pillion) is categorized as a comedy and has been deemed an "unconventional romance." The book doesn't always share the same tone. Which do you find tells the better story?
Matt Damon played a potato-farming astronaut in the adaptation of Weir's "The Martian." Now Ryan Gosling will take the lead in this sci-fi thriller. But first, you can read - or listen to - the book. (After all, the book earned a Hugo award and a nod from Pres. Obama. The audiobook got an Audie Award. TBD if the movie will rake in the same accolades.)
No stranger to the silver screen, King's "Long Walk" is -- as you'd expect -- a gruesome suspenseful dystopian. What you may not expect is that while this is a recently-released film, the novel was first published in 1979.
Oscar-winner Emerald Fennell portrays her version of this icon Bronte novel...Will the passion from the page translate the same on the screen? If you haven't had the chance to read this classic yet, consider this a nudge to move it to the top of your TBR before you see the film.
Coming on the heels of multiple film adaptations (including the controversial "This Ends With Us"), this Hoover novel is also destined for the theaters.
Your eyes do not deceive you. It is yet another Hoover novel. She's cranking out books as fast as they can turn them into movies.
An estranged odd couple go on a trip...turn the page to find out what happens next. Emily Henry has a slew of bestsellers. This one was made into a movie, now available on streaming. Before you hit play, give the book a shot.
| # | Title | Subtitle | Author(s) | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Midnight Library | A GMA Book Club Pick | Matt Haig | 2020 | Florence Pugh will star and produce this movie. “I am so happy that Nora’s story is in such great hands, and that her myriad possibilities will be vividly reawakened by the absolute perfect team," author Matt Haig. |
| 2 | Remarkably Bright Creatures | Shelby Van Pelt | 2022 | The book was described by Kirkus Reviews as a "charming, warmhearted read." Marcellus, an octopus, and a woman form an unlikely friendship. Sally Field stars in the adaptation of this novel. (They don't say who's taking on the role of Marcellus...) | |
| 3 | Remain | A Supernatural Love Story | Nicholas Sparks and M Night Shyamalan | 2025 | Yes, Sparks of the infamously romantic "The Notebook" and M. Night of the unforgettable cinematic twists got together to co-write a book. Of course it was made into a movie. But will the suspense feel the same on the screen as on the page? Only one way to find out. |
| 4 | Hamnet | Maggie O'Farrell | 2021 | Ever wondered what Shakespeare's life was like? This book delves into the relatively-unknown tragedy that he and his wife endured. The book racked up awards, and now the film version has gotten the attention of the Golden Globes and Academy Awards. | |
| 5 | Children of Blood and Bone | Tomi Adeyemi | 2018 | This fantasy novel's film adaptation will be released in 2027, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. This isn't her first go around with an adaptation, she also directed Secret Life of Bees. | |
| 6 | Box Hill | A Story of Low Self-Esteem | Adam Mars-Jones | 2020 | The movie version of this book (titled Pillion) is categorized as a comedy and has been deemed an "unconventional romance." The book doesn't always share the same tone. Which do you find tells the better story? |
| 7 | Project Hail Mary | Andy Weir | 2021 | Matt Damon played a potato-farming astronaut in the adaptation of Weir's "The Martian." Now Ryan Gosling will take the lead in this sci-fi thriller. But first, you can read - or listen to - the book. (After all, the book earned a Hugo award and a nod from Pres. Obama. The audiobook got an Audie Award. TBD if the movie will rake in the same accolades.) | |
| 8 | The Long Walk | Stephen King | 2016 | No stranger to the silver screen, King's "Long Walk" is -- as you'd expect -- a gruesome suspenseful dystopian. What you may not expect is that while this is a recently-released film, the novel was first published in 1979. | |
| 9 | Wuthering Heights | Emily Brontë | 2011 | Oscar-winner Emerald Fennell portrays her version of this icon Bronte novel...Will the passion from the page translate the same on the screen? If you haven't had the chance to read this classic yet, consider this a nudge to move it to the top of your TBR before you see the film. | |
| 10 | Reminders of Him | Colleen Hoover | 2022 | Coming on the heels of multiple film adaptations (including the controversial "This Ends With Us"), this Hoover novel is also destined for the theaters. | |
| 11 | Verity | Colleen Hoover | 2021 | Your eyes do not deceive you. It is yet another Hoover novel. She's cranking out books as fast as they can turn them into movies. | |
| 12 | People We Meet on Vacation | Emily Henry | 2022 | An estranged odd couple go on a trip...turn the page to find out what happens next. Emily Henry has a slew of bestsellers. This one was made into a movie, now available on streaming. Before you hit play, give the book a shot. |