Book Adaptations

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Take Note, Hollywood! We’re Pitching Our Dream Book Adaptations

These days, it seems like every on-screen story is based on a novel … and far too often, the book is way better. The publishing industry is shaping the world of film and TV like never before, from Anne Hathaway optioning the buzzy Yesteryear to Elle Kennedy’s Off Campus series…

BookTribJune 9, 2026

BooksToScreen Miscellany

Racial History of the Fairy Tale, From Literary Classics to Modern Disney

Editor’s Note: In her book Specters of the Marvelous: Race and the Development of the European Fairy Tale, literature Professor Kimberly J. Lau observes the legacy of race in classic fairy tales. The following essay provides a glimpse of the fairy tale tradition modern audiences have inherited, the conclusion that…

Kimberly J. LauFebruary 26, 2025

BooksToScreen Miscellany

Tune Into Netflix for Adaptations of Westerfeld’s “Uglies” and “Leviathan”

Starting this month, Netflix will now be your one-stop shop for adaptations of Scott Westerfeld’s work. The bestselling author of young adult fiction has hit the proverbial jackpot with not one, but two of his works being brought to subscribers’ screens: the Leviathan and the Uglies series. But don’t think…

Cameron KimballSeptember 11, 2024

Most Successful Movie Authors in History

BooksToScreen Miscellany

Who Are the Most Successful Authors in Movie History?

It seems every other movie these days is adapted from a book, from Colleen Hoover’s highly-anticipated It Ends With Us to the latest in The Hunger Games franchise. Because they offer a rich and intricate world for filmmakers to explore, books and novels have always made excellent sources for film…

BookTribAugust 9, 2024

Fiction

Highly-Anticipated “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” Brings Relatable Humor and Heart

As a millennial who has money troubles herself, once I saw this title and the vibrant cartoon book cover, I knew this would be a book I needed. Reading the synopsis which seemed filled with humor only cemented that fact. Nobody prepared me for the bigger picture and true plot…

Kelsey HallJune 11, 2024

BooksToScreen Miscellany

“Unfilmable” Book Adaptations Are Having a Moment – Which Story Will Be Next?

The idea of the “unfilmable” book adaptation is an inherent paradox; after all, if something is ultimately adapted into a film, it is by definition filmable. This term has nonetheless taken off in literary and film circles to describe something that was previously thought impossible to adapt on screen, or…

Savannah CordovaMay 17, 2024

Netflix Romancing Mr Bridgerton Season 3

BooksToScreen Romance

Netflix’s Spicy “Bridgerton” Season 3 Brings “Romancing Mister Bridgerton” to Life

Dearest Gentle Reader, the Droughteron is almost over. Although we were mildly entertained with Queen Charlotte last year, we have received no installments of the original Shonda Rhimes/Julia Quinn’s blockbuster Netflix Bridgerton series since 2022. It is now a short carriage ride to the big Bridgerton premiere of Season 3…

Jodé MillmanMay 15, 2024

BooksToScreen Listicles

Must-Watch TV Recommendations for Book Lovers

Craving a little TV time this holiday season? Pick a new show and get ready to chill… The holiday time can be hectic, but there are also plenty of chances to gather in front of the fire, snuggle up and watch a new movie or series. Here are some suggestions…

Jennifer BlankfeinJanuary 4, 2024

Take Note, Hollywood! We’re Pitching Our Dream Book Adaptations

Racial History of the Fairy Tale, From Literary Classics to Modern Disney

Tune Into Netflix for Adaptations of Westerfeld’s “Uglies” and “Leviathan”

Who Are the Most Successful Authors in Movie History?

“Unfilmable” Book Adaptations Are Having a Moment – Which Story Will Be Next?

Netflix’s Spicy “Bridgerton” Season 3 Brings “Romancing Mister Bridgerton” to Life

Must-Watch TV Recommendations for Book Lovers

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