Nothing brings a book lover more joy than to see their favourite characters come to life on a silver screen. While some book-to-screen adaptations don’t do justice to the rich storyline, we’re hoping that the below line-up lives up to their hype. From the much-awaited tale of ‘It Ends with Us’ to the sequel of the hit movie Dune, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, scroll away to see our recommendations for books and their movie/ series adaptations to your reading and watch lists.
It Ends with Us
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First up, we have the highly anticipated “It ends with us” movie. Based on the best-selling book by Coleen Hoover, it’s a heart-wrenching story of love, trauma, and making choices. The protagonist, Lily, navigates a messy relationship with the charming and unpredictable Ryle and learns to confront her past in order to shape her future.
- Starring: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni
- Release date: TBA
A Man Called Ove
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Next on the list is the film adaptation of the book “A man called Ove” by Fredrick Backman. The movie is named ‘A man called Otto’ which is the sequel to the 2015 original film. This heartwarming tale will transport audiences to the fictional world of a grumpy old man called Ove, whose life switches upside down when his new neighbor and her family move in next door.
- Starring Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, and Rachel Keller
- Currently in cinemas
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Subsequently, we have “Dune”, a gripping novel by Frank Herbert. This Science fiction novel is set in a distant future, where noble houses fight over control of a precious resource called ‘spice.’ The story follows Paul Atreides, a young man with a destiny greater than he could’ve ever imagined, as he becomes a part of the political schemes of the universe. After the success of the first film, Dune we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us in the sequel Dune 2.
- Starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya
- Release date: November 3, 2023
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Another one we are excited about is ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The story covers a legendary rock band on the rise and its mysterious lead singer. The book is filled with juicy secrets, steamy romance, and enough drama to fill a stadium.
- Starring Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, and Will Harrison
- Release date: March 3, 2023, on Prime Video
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And let’s not forget about “Pale Blue eyes,” the book Louis Bayard wrote. Set in 1830s Kentucky, “The Pale Blue Eye” follows the story of a young detective named Louisville Merriwether as he investigates a string of murders. With the help of a veteran, Merriwether delves deep into the dark secrets, and hidden motives of the faculty determined to bring the killer to justice. This adaptation is a must-watch for fans of the book and Mystery lovers alike.
- Starring Christian Bale, Harry Melling, Gillian Anderson
- Currently available on Netflix
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Last but certainly not least, we have “Dear Edward” By Ann Napolitano. A TV series based on the true story of Ruben Van Assouw, this series revolves around Edward, who was sent to live with his uncle and aunt who are struggling to come to terms with the loss of their own son. When he starts to receive letters from anonymous people claiming to be his family and friends, but he’s not quite sure who to believe. So if you are in the mood for a good cry and mystery, this series is for you!
- Starring Connie Britton, Audrey Corsa, Colin O’Brien, and Taylor Schilling
- Release date: February 3, 2023 on Apple TV+.
We can’t get enough of these stories brought to life on their screens, and we’re all ready for more page-to-screen magic.