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Hamnet, the Film — an Interview with Maggie O’Farrell

Every once in a while, a novel filled with love, loss and pathos crosses our path. I knew this in the summer of 2020 when I read Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. We all knew it, and the book was published to great acclaim. In this historical drama about Anne Hathaway…

Susan Shapiro BarashFebruary 6, 2026

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Bringing Books to Life: The Legacy of Robert Redford

Who you think Robert Redford was has a lot to do with the generation you were born in. To baby boomers, he was the movie heartthrob who gave us one of the late 20th century’s favorite love stories: The Way We Were. To Gen X, he starred in a series…

BookTribSeptember 16, 2025

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Stories that Dance Off the Page

Ballroom glitter, Latin fire, hip-hop swagger — there’s a reason Dancing with the Stars keeps audiences glued to the screen season after season. It’s not just the fancy footwork; it’s the emotion, the storytelling, the way a dance can transform a moment into pure magic. Now imagine pairing that magic…

Monique SnymanSeptember 16, 2025

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How to Build a Cult Following: Lessons from Fiction’s Most Charismatic Manipulators

Why do we root for people we’d cross the street to avoid in real life? Fiction is crowded with liars, schemers, stalkers, even killers … and somehow, they have fan clubs. Whether it’s Tom Ripley’s suave cons, Amy Dunne’s razor-sharp vengeance, or Joe Goldberg’s murderous devotion, these characters inspire not…

Monique SnymanSeptember 2, 2025

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Wednesday Fans Will Love These 8 Creepy, Clever and Wickedly Charming Books

If you, like me, binged Wednesday in one night and then lay awake craving more murder, mystery and macabre charm, then this list is for you! There’s something so satisfying about a story that blends boarding school secrets, snarky heroines, and gothic weirdness without taking itself too seriously, after all. …

Monique SnymanAugust 13, 2025

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Books That Challenge, Disturb, and Reveal the Unconventional Truths of Womanhood

Prepare for a cinematic shockwave as Nightbitch, starring Amy Adams, hits theaters tomorrow. Based on Rachel Yoder's genre-defying novel, this bold and unsettling film explores motherhood as a mythical transformation that’s both captivating and unnerving. A blend of horror, satire, and brutal honesty, Nightbitch tears through the polished facade…

Monique SnymanDecember 5, 2024

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Books Each Twilight Character Needs to Read

With hoa hoa hoa season in full swing, many fans are sure to be rewatching or rereading Stephanie Meyer’s beloved Twilight saga. Something about the series continuously draws fans back, whether it’s the nostalgia of obsessing over the books as a teen or the cringe-worthy yet entertaining melodrama of the…

Katie BloomerOctober 17, 2024

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10+ Greek Myth Retellings to Read After Binge-Watching Netflix’s “KAOS”

Season one of Netflix’s latest hit, KAOS, has sadly come to an end. For those left hungry for more of this comedic modern Greek mythology retelling, who eagerly await season two, I’ve found some books you can devour in the meantime. From feminist and queer retellings to steamy modern romances,…

Katie BloomerSeptember 16, 2024

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Author Bikes 264 Miles to Celebrate Book’s Movie Adaptation

On September 1, 2022, a man named Mike Pedley walked into the Belmar Pub in Binghamton, NY for the very first time. Pedley had waited to visit the bar until that day because it was the date when the main characters in his favorite novel, Thirty-three Cecils, died. And the…

BookTribAugust 30, 2024

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Abbi Glines’ Inside Look at Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends With Us” Adaptation

Colleen Hoover’s blockbuster novel It Ends With Us, about a workaholic in a too-good-to-be-true romance who can’t stop thinking about her first love, hits theaters this week with such anticipation that advance ticket sales have shattered records. And BookTrib was able to get an insider’s take! The story follows Lily…

Abbi GlinesAugust 8, 2024

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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

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Love “The Bear”? Try These Delicious Culinary Books

You’re probably here because you binged season three of FX's The Bear in one day, and the news of all those Emmy nominations is making you yearn for season four. Whether you loved the latest season or found it lacking, you’re sure to be there on the edge of your…

Megan BeauregardJuly 25, 2024

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Elite Assassin Never Misses His Mark in 2022’s Top Watched Netflix Film

The film adaptation of Mark Greaney’s first thriller, The Gray Man (Berkley), premiered on Netflix earlier this year and quickly became the platform’s most-watched movie of 2022 — and it’s currently the fourth most-watched original film in Netflix history. The movie was an instant audience favorite, and a sequel and…

BookTribOctober 19, 2022

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“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

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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

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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

Hamnet, the Film — an Interview with Maggie O’Farrell

Bringing Books to Life: The Legacy of Robert Redford

Stories that Dance Off the Page

How to Build a Cult Following: Lessons from Fiction’s Most Charismatic Manipulators

Wednesday Fans Will Love These 8 Creepy, Clever and Wickedly Charming Books

Books That Challenge, Disturb, and Reveal the Unconventional Truths of Womanhood

Books Each Twilight Character Needs to Read

10+ Greek Myth Retellings to Read After Binge-Watching Netflix’s “KAOS”

Author Bikes 264 Miles to Celebrate Book’s Movie Adaptation

Abbi Glines’ Inside Look at Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends With Us” Adaptation

Who Are the Most Successful Authors in Movie History?

Love “The Bear”? Try These Delicious Culinary Books

Elite Assassin Never Misses His Mark in 2022’s Top Watched Netflix Film

“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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