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Published on December 15, 2023
The Other Black Girl: A Novel
Zakiya Dalila HarrisNella’s excited when another Black woman joins the very white publishing house where she works. But her delight takes a turn for the sinister when threatening anonymous notes start showing up on her desk. Is her new coworker an ally or an enemy? Twisty and timely, funny and creepy, this thriller with hints of “Get Out” is now a Hulu Original series.
Loveboat, Taipei
Abigail Hing WenThis #OwnVoices romantic comedy follows Ever Wong, who has steeled herself for a summer of Mandarin lessons at a rigorous foreign exchange program, but ends up with plenty of freedom to party it up and find herself. The film version, titled “Love in Taipei,” is streaming on Paramount+.
The Tiger's Apprentice
Laurence YepIn this middle grade fantasy, which is rooted in Chinese mythology, Tom Lee and Mr. Hu (a wise talking tiger) must work together to prevent a rare phoenix egg from falling into the wrong hands. Yep’s story brims with monsters, talking animals, friendship, and inspiration. The animated film adaptation streams on Paramount+ starting February 2, 2024.
Dark Harvest
Norman PartridgeYoung men from an unnamed small town compete every Halloween night to kill the October Boy — a pumpkin-headed monster — for a chance to start a new and prosperous life. This year, Pete McCormick resolves to win at any cost, but the truth about the annual tradition is more sinister than he imagined. Stream the live action film adaptation of Partridge’s award-winning horror story on MGM+.
The Crossover: A Newbery Award Winner
Kwame AlexanderAs competitive athletes and sons of a former pro baller, Josh and JB have big dreams and even bigger shoes to fill. They’re learning to balance middle school, basketball, rap, and family when a new love interest and their father’s failing health threatens to tear them apart. Author Alexander and NBA star Lebron James brought this novel-in-verse to the screen in a Disney+ series.
Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel
Casey McQuistonMcQuiston’s queer romances continually win over fans and critics alike, and one is finally on the screen. Alex, the First Son of the United States, starts off as frenemies and ends up lovers with Henry, the Prince of Wales, after faking a friendship to appease their powerful families. This sweet story is romantic escapism at its finest, and the film adaptation streams on Prime Video on August 11.
Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany
Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany
Donald L. MillerLearn about the American Eighth Air Force — the “bomber boys” who sought to take down the Nazi regime through targeted airstrikes during World War II. Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg produce the Apple TV+ series adaptation of this harrowing historical account, which streams on January 26, 2024, and stars Austin Butler (“Elvis”).
Frog and Toad Are Friends
Arnold LobelLobel’s award-winning “Frog and Toad” series — which began in 1970 with “Frog and Toad Are Friends” — follows the adventures of the eponymous characters in an easy-reading format for young learners. Check out the animated series adaptation of this beloved classic on Apple TV+.
Peter Pan: Peter and Wendy
James Matthew BarrieBarrie’s classic has already inspired many adaptations, including a 1953 animated Disney movie, multiple broadway musicals, and the 1991 live action film “Hook,” starring Robin Williams. 2023 brought us a new chance to return to Neverland with the Disney+ original film, “Peter Pan and Wendy."
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart
Holly RinglandYoung Alice is orphaned and must move to her grandmother’s flower farm, where she thrives despite her immense loss. As an adult, Alice struggles to uncover secrets about the women in her family — secrets that may be the key to her own healing. The diverse Australian landscape comes alive in Ringland’s book about redemption and self-discovery. The Prime Video series, out on August 4, stars Sigourney Weaver.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Jenny HanIn this YA gem by the author of “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before,” a love triangle blossoms at a shared beach house that friends Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah visit every summer. This breezy read about childhood friends growing into something more is also a Prime Video series.
The Boys Omnibus Vol. 1
Garth EnnisEnnis’ graphic novel series explores a world where superheroes (“supes”) aren’t always altruistic do-gooders, but instead power-abusing egomaniacs. Enter The Boys: a team of operatives who work to keep the supes under control (often due to their own personal vendettas). The wildly popular and completely brutal Amazon Prime series adaptation has three seasons so far.
Shelter: A Mickey Bolitar Novel
Harlan CobenSeveral of Coben’s tense mysteries have been adapted into movies and shows in recent years, including “The Stranger” and “Safe.” The latest to hit the screen is this YA thriller, which takes place in the same universe as Coben’s “Live Wire.” Teenager Mickey Bolitar is already struggling with his dad’s death and his mother’s addiction crisis. When his girlfriend goes missing, Mickey realizes there’s a complex web of lies at play. The Prime Video series streams on August 18.
The Winter King: A Novel of Arthur
Bernard CornwellCornwell opens his “Warlord Chronicles” with this retelling of King Arthur, putting his own spin on characters like Lancelot, Guinevere, and Merlin. Narrated by Arthur’s right-hand man, “The Winter King” unfolds in the Dark Ages, when Britain is torn between religion and magic. Watch the MGM+ series adaptation on August 20.
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry
Gabrielle ZevinCantankerous A.J. Fikry laments the death of his wife, the declining sales at his independent bookstore, and the peppiness of a new sales rep. But he’s determined to live a grand narrative, and his life is reinvigorated after a rare book is stolen and a child is abandoned in his shop. This heartwarming story inspired a Hulu original film starring Kunal Nayyar, Christina Hendricks, and Lucy Hale.
Kindred
Octavia E. ButlerYou can’t go wrong with anything by the godmother of science fiction, but “Kindred” is a good place to start. A young Black woman travels back and forth in time between 1970s California and a pre-Civil War plantation in a story that’s foundational for feminist, sci-fi/fantasy, and Afrofuturism works. The FX series adaptation is now streaming on Hulu.
Great Expectations
Charles DickensIn 19th-century England, young orphan Pip dreams of prosperity, but rising above his humble beginnings leads to unexpected consequences. The Hulu miniseries adaptation of Dickens’ timeless tale of ambition and redemption stars Fionn Whitehead and Olivia Colman.
Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs
John BloomIn 1980, a small Texas community was deeply disturbed by the ax murder of Betty Gore. The accused killer, Candy Montgomery, a friend and fellow church-goer (who also had an affair with Betty’s husband), claimed self-defense. This true crime case is stranger and more horrifying than fiction, with Bloom and Atkinson’s investigative book inspiring two screen adaptations: the 1980 TV movie “A Killing in a Small Town” and a recent HBO miniseries, “Love & Death,” starring Elizabeth Olsen. A Hulu original series, “Candy,” with Jessica Biel is also based on this case.
Wool: Book One of the Silo Series
Hugh HoweyThe first of Howey’s acclaimed “Silo” trilogy finds a group of people living underground after the Earth’s surface becomes uninhabitable. The suspense, coupled with lyrical prose and wide cast of characters, makes for a nuanced adventure full of dark, delightfully unexpected twists and turns. Apple TV+’s “Silo” series stars Rebecca Ferguson (“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation”) and Rashida Jones (“Parks and Recreation”).
Three Women
Lisa TaddeoNew York magazine contributor Taddeo spent eight years (!) reporting on the intimate lives of three American women. The result is a sultry, clear-eyed work of narrative journalism that reads more like a great work of fiction than a non-fiction exploration of sex and female desire — but that’s part of its brilliance. The Starz series adaptation featuring Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, and DeWanda Wise is expected to stream in 2023.
Wolf Pack
Edo Van BelkomVan Belkom’s award-winning YA novel follows three shape-shifting siblings, who, after their true nature is discovered, must go to great lengths to protect one another. The Paramount+ series adaptation stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Rodrigo Santoro as the siblings’ adoptive parents.
The White House Plumbers: The Seven Weeks That Led to Watergate and Doomed Nixon's Presidency
The White House Plumbers: The Seven Weeks That Led to Watergate and Doomed Nixon's Presidency
Egil "Bud" KroghThe late Krogh, with the help of his son, tells a story of misguided loyalty and redemption in this fascinating memoir, the inspiration for the HBO series starring Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, and Lena Headey. While working under Nixon’s administration, Krogh led the theft central to the Watergate scandal. He shares how this unfolded along with lessons learned from his resulting prison sentence.
Saint X: A Novel
Alexis SchaitkinThis debut thriller topped all the summer reading lists of 2020, and its Hulu series adaptation premiered in April 2023. Claire is only seven when her college-aged sister is killed during a Caribbean vacation, and the two initial suspects are quickly released. Years later, Claire crosses paths with one of the suspicious men, which inspires her to start her own stealthy investigation.
The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel
Laura DaveOne of the most popular releases of 2021 is now a series on Apple TV+, produced by Reese Witherspoon and starring Jennifer Garner. This thriller begins with a mysterious note, a missing person, and half a million dollars of questionable origin. As newlywed Hannah searches for her husband Owen amid growing police suspicion, her one goal is clear: Protect Owen’s daughter at all costs.
My Lady Jane
Cynthia HandThis author trio infuses fantasy, romance, and plenty of pop culture into a reimagining of Lady Jane Grey, the “Nine Days’ Queen.” “My Lady Jane” is a welcomed take on a violent slice of history, packing plenty of intrigue and humor (and a happier ending). Prime Video has confirmed a 2023 release for the series adaptation.
Still Life: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel
Louise PennyWhen a beloved town member is found dead in the woods, it looks like an unfortunate hunting accident. But Chief Inspector Armand Gamache suspects something — or someone — more menacing is at play. “Still Life” is the first installment in Penny’s long-running “Chief Inspector Gamache” series and the source text for the Prime Video series titled “Three Pines.”
Shantaram: A Novel
Gregory David RobertsIn Roberts’ detailed and engrossing debut that Kirkus compared to “Les Misérables,” an Australian man escapes prison and flees to Bombay (now Mumbai), where he becomes embroiled in both crime and mysticism. The Apple TV+ film adaptation stars Charlie Hunnam (“Sons of Anarchy”).
My Best Friend's Exorcism: A Novel
Grady Hendrix“My Best Friend’s Exorcism” blends horror with 1980s nostalgia in a coming-of-age tale that shines a light on strong female friendships. Abby and Gretchen are best friends, so when Gretchen starts behaving strangely after a night in the woods, Abby is the first to recognize something is very, very wrong. The film adaptation — perfect for fans of “Stranger Things,” “Carrie,” and “The Exorcist” — is available to stream on Hulu.
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
Neil GaimanPratchett and Gaiman’s collaboration is a cult classic for a reason. It’s an absurdly hilarious commentary on good versus evil, nature versus nurture, and the true meaning of free choice. The long-awaited second season of the series adaptation arrives this summer on Prime Video.
Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer: An Edgar Award Winner
James L. SwansonPresident Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865. His death sparked one of America’s most famous manhunts of the shooter, John Wilkes Booth. This thrilling hour-by-hour account of the 12-day hunt, told through the eyes of both the hunted and the hunters, won an Edgar Award in 2007 and is soon to be an Apple TV+ series.
Firestarter
Stephen KingAndy and Vicky enroll in a drug trial by a suspicious agency called The Shop. Years later, their daughter Charlie is born with pyrokinesis, the ability to control fire. The Shop considers Charlie a valuable asset, and it’ll stop at nothing to find her. If you loved the 1984 film starring Drew Barrymore, be sure to watch the newest adaptation, which stars Zac Efron, on Prime Video.
The Pale Horse
Agatha ChristieWhat do a murdered priest, a mysterious deathbed confession, and a local pub have in common? In the Queen of Mystery’s expert hands, the answer is sure to be thrilling. Watch the adaptation of yet another Christie classic on Prime Video — after you read the book, of course.
No Exit: A Novel
Taylor AdamsPacked with tantalizing terror, it’s no wonder this thriller was adapted into a Hulu original movie. “No Exit” centers on Darby Thorne, who (while waiting out a snowstorm at a rest stop) discovers a kidnapped and helpless child in the back of a van. The culprit is nearby, and time is running out.
Tell Me Lies: A Novel
Carola LoveringUnfolding over the course of several years, “Tell Me Lies” follows the dramatic and fraught connection between Lucy and Stephen, who met in college and can’t seem to disentangle themselves despite their toxic relationship. Ultimately, the plot hinges on a dark secret that Stephen has guarded for years, and you may just put your vacation excursions on hold until you get to this novel’s eventful climax. Emma Roberts produced the series adaptation for Hulu.
This Is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Young Doctor
Adam KayLike any industry, there are particular challenges that come with a career in medicine. Kay’s book exposes the “secrets” of resident life, from sleep deprivation to miniscule paychecks. A blend of humor and heartbreak, “This is Going to Hurt” is an examination of hospital life from someone who eventually quit the field altogether. The AMC+ series adaptation stars Ben Whishaw.
Good in Bed
Jennifer WeinerWeiner’s wildly popular debut is an empowering, electric story of finding inner peace in an often chaotic, superficial world. Lauded as a positive depiction of a plus-sized main character, it’s a semi-autobiographical novel about a journalist in Philadelphia coming to terms with her weight and other personal and familial drama. Mindy Kaling is starring in and producing the movie adaptation for HBO Max.
The Lord Of The Rings: One Volume
J. R. R. TolkienThe 2022 “Lord of the Rings” series is the most expensive television series ever made, with Amazon spending $465 million just for the first season (“Game of Thrones” has nothing on these numbers). The TV series takes place before the novels and the iconic film adaptations, but it’s always a good time to revisit Middle Earth to hang with the hobbits and learn Elvish.
Beartown: A Novel
Fredrik BackmanBackman tells the story of a town deep in the forest of Sweden that lives and breathes hockey, but it’s about so much more than sports. Both suspenseful and moving, it tackles issues from class to immigration to #MeToo, and is ultimately a story of what unites and divides us. The Swedish-produced drama series is available on HBO in the US.
Macbeth
William ShakespeareShakespeare’s iconic tragedy unites themes of violence, madness, and the pursuit of power. Even if you’ve already seen it on stage or screen (there are several film adaptations), you’ll still want to stream “The Tragedy of Macbeth” on Apple TV+. Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand star as Lord and Lady MacBeth.
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Becky AlbertalliYou’ll love this book if you’re a champion of more LGBTQ representation in YA and if you generally enjoy quippy teenage wit. Simon’s coming out story is a great blend of lovable teenage hijinks, mystery, and cute romance. The Hulu series “Love, Victor” is a spinoff of the film adaptation, “Love, Simon,” and is narrated by the actor who played Simon himself, Nick Robinson.
Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century
Jessica Bruder“Nomadland” is a sobering look at the middle-aged and senior citizens who have become “houseless,” living in rundown RVs and doing hard labor to make ends meet. This is the “Nickel and Dimed” wake-up call for the post-Recession, gig-economy-fueled 21st century. Hulu’s adaptation of “Nomadland” (starring Frances McDormand) won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture as well as the Academy Award for Best Picture, with director Chloé Zhao making history as the first woman of Asian descent to win Best Director.
Panic
Lauren OliverTeens in the small town of Carp are dying to get out of their dead-end community. Literally. Every summer, graduating seniors play a secretive — and deadly — winner-take-all game for the chance at a big money prize and a ticket out of town. A thrilling YA tale of friendship, revenge, first love, and facing your fears. Author Oliver wrote and executive produced the Amazon series based on the book.
Chasing the Scream: The Inspiration for the Feature Film "The United States vs. Billie Holiday"
Chasing the Scream: The Inspiration for the Feature Film "The United States vs. Billie Holiday"
Johann Hari“Chasing the Scream” is up there with “The New Jim Crow” as one of the most important and influential books on how the War on Drugs has warped our views on drug addiction and treatments. Hari reveals the human toll these long, endless battles have cost, and offers a better approach to the problem of addiction. One chapter in “Chasing the Storm,” about how the War on Drugs killed singer Billie Holiday, is the basis for the hit Hulu film, “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.” Andra Day plays Holiday in the movie and won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.
The Mosquito Coast
Paul TherouxThough the new Apple TV+ series shares the same name as Theroux’s novel, it’s a loose adaptation of the bestseller published in 1981. The protagonist remains Allie Fox (played by Justin Theroux, the author’s nephew), a paranoid, genius inventor. In the novel, he takes his family to Latin America to start a better civilization, while exposing them to far greater dangers than the lives they left behind.
The Mosquito Coast
Paul TherouxThough the new Apple TV+ series shares the same name as Theroux’s novel, it’s a loose adaptation of the bestseller published in 1981. The protagonist remains Allie Fox (played by Justin Theroux, the author’s nephew), a paranoid, genius inventor. In the novel, he takes his family to Latin America to start a better civilization, while exposing them to far greater dangers than the lives they left behind.
I Know This Much Is True: A Novel
Wally LambLamb’s acclaimed novel (an Oprah’s Book Club pick, way back in 1998) is now an HBO limited drama series largely helmed by Mark Ruffalo: He's the executive producer and also plays both Dominick and Thomas Birdsey, the twins at the heart of the story.
The Case of the Velvet Claws
Erle Stanley GardnerDefense lawyer Perry Mason already got his time starring on a TV series, back in the 1950s and 60s. But, back then, the rough edges that author Gardner gave Perry had to be sanded away for broadcast television. The novels didn’t shy away from the gritty, and neither does HBO in its adaptation, named after the protagonist.
The Plot Against America: A Novel
Philip RothIn our current political climate, with neo-Nazism on the rise, Roth’s alternate history — where Charles Lindbergh was elected president in 1940 and anti-Semitism became accepted in America — is downright chilling. “The Plot Against America” is now a miniseries on HBO starring Winona Ryder.
The Handmaid's Tale
Margaret AtwoodAtwood’s dystopian classic isn’t just an argument for women’s rights, but more generally a brilliant commentary on the effects of dehumanization and of putting law above love and bodily autonomy. The award-winning Hulu adaptation expands on the original story and takes cues from third- and fourth-wave feminism.
11/22/63: A Novel
Stephen KingOne of the best time-travel stories since H.G. Wells — not because of the sci-fi spectacle aspect or the historically significant plot, but because of the subtle, human story that’s told against a narratively rich backdrop. The Hulu adaptation was overseen by King himself, along with heavyweights J. J. Abrams and James Franco.
Catch-22: 50th Anniversary Edition
Joseph HellerThis satirical masterpiece brilliantly captures the bureaucratic absurdities of war. With a title that’s become synonymous with an intractable problem, Yossarian and company’s tragicomic plight resonates to this day. The Hulu series stars Christopher Abbott as John Yossarian and George Clooney as Lieutenant Scheisskopf.
My Brilliant Friend
Elena FerranteThere are few (if any) better novels in recent years about the delicate and precious complexities present in female friendships. This international sensation was also the first foreign-language show produced by HBO.
The Outsider: A Novel
Stephen KingKing’s wild ride of a thriller has been adapted into a series on HBO starring Jason Bateman, Cynthia Erivo, and Ben Mendelsohn. The unsettling story begins when a seemingly straightforward investigation into a monstrous crime reveals supernatural forces at work.
Mrs. Fletcher: A Novel
Tom PerrottaPerrotta takes merciless jabs at all-too-human mistakes in this novel, dealing with a single mother’s sexual self-discovery after becoming an empty nester. Meanwhile, her son (on his own for the first time) is in for a rude awakening about his dudebro behaviors. “Mrs. Fletcher” became an HBO show alongside Perrotta’s other book-to-screen adaptation, “The Leftovers.”
Voices from Chernobyl
Svetlana AlexievichHBO’s “Chernobyl” is largely based on the recollections of those who lived in Pripyat and relayed in this Nobel Prize-winning book. Hear about the devastation in the words of those who experienced it firsthand — and continue to deal with the fallout.
Outlander
Diana GabaldonIt’s hard to categorize this genre-bending time-traveling historical romantic adventure, but one description is undeniable: It’s a total page-turner. You may have heard tell of the steamy sex — and while there is sex, and it is steamy — it’s hardly the whole story. The love Jamie and Claire share is epic, worthy of the centuries and continents the story spans to tell of it. “Outlander” is everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure on Starz, Netflix, and Hulu.
Dead Until Dark
Charlaine HarrisThis first entry into the Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire Mystery series became the basis for one of the best vampire programs of all-time: HBO’s “True Blood.” If you miss the heyday of thirsty bloodsuckers and sexy shifters, you’re in luck: There are 13 books in the series and even more novellas.
John Adams
David McCulloughFounding Father John Adams became the second president of the United States. A couple hundred years later, he was the recipient of luscious treatment from one of the greatest historians of our time. A few years later still, HBO based a miniseries on McCullough’s biography (rather than on John Adams’ life, because television is strange like that).
Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest
Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest
Stephen E. AmbroseHere’s the story of one of America’s greatest infantry companies of all time, told by one of our most esteemed historians. Life was anything but easy during World War II for Easy Company, but these troops fought valiantly through every crucial mission and became military legends. Similar to “John Adams,” HBO based their award-winning miniseries off this book by Ambrose. The adaptation was produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.
A Man on the Moon
Andrew ChaikinThere are few flashpoints in modern history as big and bright as the success of the space program during the Cold War. This is THE book that captures the momentous accomplishments of the Apollo program fully. The extensive research of author Chaikin became the basis for the Tom Hanks-produced HBO series, “From the Earth to the Moon.”
Generation Kill
Evan WrightWriting about war is a dangerous game: It’s easy to make it too political, too schmaltzy, too violent. And that’s what makes “Generation Kill” one of the greatest military books of all time: It is not TOO anything. It’s a nuanced look at the lives of Marines during the 2003 Iraq invasion. The HBO miniseries did an excellent job incorporating the pop culture of the time to provide crucial context for how these young men perceive the world.
American Gods: The Tenth Anniversary Edition: A Novel
Neil GaimanNot just for the fantasy lover, this dark and otherworldly criticism of American idolatry and deeply emotional tale of love lost will appeal to realists. “American Gods” is fun, funny, and frightening, a heady mix that keeps you reading for hours straight. Gaiman’s Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novel was adapted into a series on Starz by Bryan Fuller and Michael Green.
The White Queen: A Novel
Philippa GregoryGregory’s novels are heavyweights on the small screen. If you just couldn’t get enough of “The White Queen” on Starz, never fear — there’s plenty for you to read with Gregory’s “Plantagenet and Tudor” novels (as well as more recently adapted novels, like “The White Princess” and “The Constant Princess”).
Howards End
E.M. ForsterThe classic “Howards End” is very much of a time (1910s England) and a place (its setting is based on the house author E.M. Forster grew up in Hertfordshire), yet the social class drama that plays out within its pages is still one of the most remarkable and relevant works of today. Starz co-produced a miniseries adaptation with the BBC (naturally).
The Seekers
John Jakes“The Seekers” is a throwback in more ways than one: It’s a historical novel about the United States’ early days, following the Kent family as they settle new territory in America. Originally published in 1975, it was turned into an HBO miniseries shortly after..
Lovecraft Country: A Novel
Matt RuffThe supernatural forces, secret sorcerers’ cult, and monsters reaching out of these pages won’t scare you half as much as the very real racism an African American family faces as they search for their missing father during Jim Crow. Read this trope-busting book that inspired the HBO series created by Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams.
The Time Traveler's Wife
Audrey NiffeneggerDo you remember when “The Time Traveler’s Wife” was everywhere in the early 2000s? Well prepare yourself, because everyone’s enthusiasm for this sweet love story tinged with a bit of sci-fi magic is about to time-travel into the present due to the HBO adaptation led by Steven Moffat.
They Both Die at the End
Adam SilveraNo, really, they both die at the end. In this moving story, two teens are told by a company named Death-Cast that they’re going to die within the next day. Seeking some last-minute solace, these strangers meet on an app called Last Friend, determined to make the most of their final moments. HBO is turning it into a miniseries.
The Poisonwood Bible
Barbara KingsolverKingsolver’s tour de force about the Price family uprooting their lives from Georgia to the Belgian Congo in the late 1950s tackles an incredible amount of issues — both political and personal, spiritual, and secular — with grace and ease. Amy Adams is producing a miniseries adaptation of “The Poisonwood Bible” for HBO.
Binti
Nnedi OkoraforIt’s tempting to describe “Binti” as Harry Potter gets intergalactic, but Okorafor’s inventive novella defies expectations and disrupts conventions. Magic, innovative fantasy, and Afrofuturism come alive in this winner of both the Hugo and Nebula awards. Okorafor is set to co-write the script for a Hulu adaptation of her series alongside Stacy Osei-Kuffour.
The Right Stuff
Tom WolfeDetails of space exploration are fascinating, to be sure. But equally important are the brave pilots and the families they leave behind. More about getting to space than exploring space, Wolfe’s book (adapted for Disney+) is human-forward and includes stories of the test pilots who paved the way for the Mercury Seven to get to space.