You all know how this works, an adaptation hits the movies or TV and suddenly everyone is talking about it. But, my follow readers, we know that you should always read the book first. With that (and your Want to Read shelf) in mind, here are some of the big adaptations headed to movies and TV through the end of the year.
What can you expect? How about FBI agents hunting serial killers, a man surviving the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing, a new Margaret Atwood series on Netflix, and a star-studded Murder on the Orient Express.
Check out some of the upcoming book-to-screen adaptations below. Which ones are you most excited about? And which books do you still need to catch up on?
SEPTEMBER
Stronger
September 22
Bostonian Jeff Bauman was cheering on his girlfriend at the finish line of the Boston Marathon when the 2013 bombing attacks occurred. His memoir recounts the aftermath of his ordeal. The movie version of the book stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, and Miranda Richardson.
September 22
Bostonian Jeff Bauman was cheering on his girlfriend at the finish line of the Boston Marathon when the 2013 bombing attacks occurred. His memoir recounts the aftermath of his ordeal. The movie version of the book stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, and Miranda Richardson.
OCTOBER
Blade Runner 2049
October 6
Based on Philip K. Dick's classic sci-fi novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (and a sequel to the classic movie now 30 years old), a young blade runner (Ryan Gosling) discovers a secret that leads him to a former blade runner (Harrison Ford, who reprises his role as Rick Deckard).
October 6
Based on Philip K. Dick's classic sci-fi novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (and a sequel to the classic movie now 30 years old), a young blade runner (Ryan Gosling) discovers a secret that leads him to a former blade runner (Harrison Ford, who reprises his role as Rick Deckard).
The Mountain Between Us
October 6
Charles Martin's story of two strangers who survive a plane crash together in the mountains and their struggle to survive stars Idris Elba, Kate Winslet, and Dermot Mulroney.
Mindhunter (Netflix)
October 13
David Fincher (of House of Cards fame) returns with his second Netflix show, which follows an FBI agent (played by Jonathan Groff) who develops crime-profiling techniques by interviewing serial killers. Be sure to read the true-crime story that inspired the show.
October 13
David Fincher (of House of Cards fame) returns with his second Netflix show, which follows an FBI agent (played by Jonathan Groff) who develops crime-profiling techniques by interviewing serial killers. Be sure to read the true-crime story that inspired the show.
The Foreigner
October 13
Based on Stephen Leather's thriller The Chinaman, a businessman with a secret past seeks justice when his daughter is killed. The movie stars Jackie Chan, Pierce Brosnan, and Michael McElhatton.
October 13
Based on Stephen Leather's thriller The Chinaman, a businessman with a secret past seeks justice when his daughter is killed. The movie stars Jackie Chan, Pierce Brosnan, and Michael McElhatton.
The Snowman
October 20
From the international bestseller by Jo Nesbø, detective Harry Hole investigates the mysterious disappearance of a woman. The movie stars Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, and Val Kilmer.
October 20
From the international bestseller by Jo Nesbø, detective Harry Hole investigates the mysterious disappearance of a woman. The movie stars Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, and Val Kilmer.
Wonderstruck
October 20
Based on the novel from Brian Selznick, a young boy in the 1970s and a girl in the 1920s seek the same mysterious connection. The movie stars Oakes Fegley, Julianne Moore, and Michelle Williams.
October 20
Based on the novel from Brian Selznick, a young boy in the 1970s and a girl in the 1920s seek the same mysterious connection. The movie stars Oakes Fegley, Julianne Moore, and Michelle Williams.
Same Kind of Different as Me
October 20
International art dealer Ron Hall befriends a homeless man to save his marriage in this movie adapted from the book of the same name. It stars Renée Zellweger, Jon Voight, and Djimon Hounsou.
October 20
International art dealer Ron Hall befriends a homeless man to save his marriage in this movie adapted from the book of the same name. It stars Renée Zellweger, Jon Voight, and Djimon Hounsou.
Thank You for Your Service
October 27
Based on David Finkel's nonfiction account of a group of American soldiers serving in Baghdad and their hard homecomings. It stars Haley Bennett, Miles Teller, and Keisha Castle-Hughes.
October 27
Based on David Finkel's nonfiction account of a group of American soldiers serving in Baghdad and their hard homecomings. It stars Haley Bennett, Miles Teller, and Keisha Castle-Hughes.
NOVEMBER
Alias Grace (Netflix)
November 3
Margaret Atwood's story of a poor, young Irish domestic servant in Canada who, along with the stable hand, is imprisoned for the brutal murders of their employer and his housekeeper in 1843. The TV series stars Sarah Gadon, Edward Holcroft, and Zachary Levi.
November 3
Margaret Atwood's story of a poor, young Irish domestic servant in Canada who, along with the stable hand, is imprisoned for the brutal murders of their employer and his housekeeper in 1843. The TV series stars Sarah Gadon, Edward Holcroft, and Zachary Levi.
Murder on the Orient Express
November 10
This Agatha Christie classic murder mystery, which follows detective Hercule Poirot's investigation of a wealthy American's death aboard the Orient Express, stars Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley.
November 10
This Agatha Christie classic murder mystery, which follows detective Hercule Poirot's investigation of a wealthy American's death aboard the Orient Express, stars Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley.
Wonder
November 17
Based on the adored book by R.J. Palacio, Wonder is a heartwarming story of a young boy with a facial deformity who works to convince his new classmates that he's one of them. It stars Room's Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson, and Julia Roberts.
November 17
Based on the adored book by R.J. Palacio, Wonder is a heartwarming story of a young boy with a facial deformity who works to convince his new classmates that he's one of them. It stars Room's Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson, and Julia Roberts.
Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool
November 17
Based on the memoir by Peter Turner, a man who cares for his aging former flame, who is also a movie star. It stars Jamie Bell, Annette Bening, and Julie Walters.
November 17
Based on the memoir by Peter Turner, a man who cares for his aging former flame, who is also a movie star. It stars Jamie Bell, Annette Bening, and Julie Walters.
Call Me By Your Name
November 24
Based on André Aciman's book of the same name, this coming-of-age story is about a romance between a teen boy and his parent's summer guest. The movie stars Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, and Michael Stuhlbarg.
November 24
Based on André Aciman's book of the same name, this coming-of-age story is about a romance between a teen boy and his parent's summer guest. The movie stars Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, and Michael Stuhlbarg.
DECEMBER
The Disaster Artist
December 8
The true story behind one of the worst movies ever made. It's based on Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell's account of the making of The Room. The movie stars Alison Brie, Zac Efron, and James Franco.
December 8
The true story behind one of the worst movies ever made. It's based on Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell's account of the making of The Room. The movie stars Alison Brie, Zac Efron, and James Franco.
Ferdinand
December 15
The animated adaptation of the children's classic about a bull who would rather sit and smell flowers than fight features the voices of Kate McKinnon, David Tennant, and Bobby Cannavale.
December 15
The animated adaptation of the children's classic about a bull who would rather sit and smell flowers than fight features the voices of Kate McKinnon, David Tennant, and Bobby Cannavale.
TBD in 2017
Watership Down (Netflix)
TBD
The BBC is partnering with Netflix on this new animated mini-series based on the beloved Richard Adams classic. It stars James McAvoy, John Boyega, and Ben Kingsley.
TBD
The BBC is partnering with Netflix on this new animated mini-series based on the beloved Richard Adams classic. It stars James McAvoy, John Boyega, and Ben Kingsley.
Sharp Objects (HBO)
TBD
A reporter confronts the psychological demons from her past when she returns to her hometown to cover a violent murder. Based on the book by Gillian Flynn, who also wrote Gone Girl. The series stars Amy Adams, April Brinson, and Violet Brinson.
TBD
A reporter confronts the psychological demons from her past when she returns to her hometown to cover a violent murder. Based on the book by Gillian Flynn, who also wrote Gone Girl. The series stars Amy Adams, April Brinson, and Violet Brinson.
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