There’s no better feeling than reading a book before the screen adaptation is released. The sense of superiority when casually dropping into a conversation that you’ve already read the book? Priceless. And everyone knows the book is always better than the movie/tv show…
But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth watching the screen adaptions of your favourite book. We could argue that it’s even more fun watching and comparing the two versions.
And this year we are in luck with a multitude of screen adaptions on the horizon. From romance to fantasy. YA to Thriller – there really is something for everyone.
Daisy Jones & The Six
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Screen Adaption: Amazon Prime, March 3
Daisy Jones and The Six, the 2019 novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, is truly a rare gem. Told in the fictional yet autobiographical style common for Taylor, the book delves into the story of a famous rock band from the 1970s, presented as the transcript for an insightful documentary on their history.
The Power
Author: Naomi Alderman
Screen Adaption: Amazon Prime, 2023
A science fiction novel centred around teenage girls who have the ability to release electrical jolts from their fingers. Count us in!
Lessons in Chemistry
Author: Bonnie Garmus
Screen Adaption: Apple TV+, 2023
Set in the 1960s, Lessons in Chemistry follows Chemist Elizabeth Zott and her scientific approach to cooking which turns out to be revolutionary. Hilarious and full of dazzling supporting characters, this read is definitely one to add to your list for 2023.
Wellmania: Misadventures in the search for wellness
Author: Brigid Delaney
Screen Adaption: Netflix, March 2023
Cold-pressed juices, quitting sugar, Paleo, hot yoga, mindfulness … if you embrace these things you will be happy, you will be well – just ask Instagram. Wellness has become a global mega-industry. But does any of this stuff actually work?
Journalist Brigid Delaney decides to find out…
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Author: Suzanne Collins
Screen Adaption: Theatrical release, November 2017
Satisfy your inner YA Dystopian hunger with this spin-off and prequel to The Hunger Games trilogy.
Red, White & Royal Blue
Author: Casey McQuiston
Screen Adaption: Amazon Prime, 2023
Following the first son of the United States and his romantic relationship with British Prince Henry, Red, White & Royal Blue became an instant bestseller when it was released in 2019.
Hallowe’en Party
Author: Agatha Christie
Screen Adaption: Theatrical release, September 2023
Hercule Poirot is back! And this time investigating a murder while attending a Halloween seance at a haunted palazzo in Venice, Italy.
The Last Thing He Told Me
Author: Laura Dave
Screen Adaption: Apple TV+, April 2023
This Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick is a great thriller following a woman searching for the truth about her husband’s disappearance. With the mini-series set to star Jennifer Garner, it’s sure to be a breakout hit in 2023!
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