Want to watch the show/movie, but unsure if it was a book first? Look no further! Here are some popular shows and movies that are all based off books! If you are like me and like to read the book first, this is the place to be. *note, affiliate links are present
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TV Shows Based on Books Already Out
Movies Based On Books Already Out
Movies Based on Books Coming Soon. . .
TV Shows Based on Books Coming Soon. . .
TV Shows Based on Books Already Out
Now on Amazon Prime Video!
We Were Liars
Now on Amazon Prime Video! The first two seasons based on the first two books have been released!
Save Me
I know this is a looong book and tv series (HBO), but definitely worth it!
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire #1)
Definitely recommend reading these, especially as the TV show has not finished quite yet on Netflix!
Blood of Elves (Witcher Series #1)
Please please please, read these books! They follow the Netflix show Bridgerton almost exactly, and this hardcover copy is beautiful!
The Duke and I | Deluxe Collector's Edition (Bridgerton Series #1)
I honestly had no idea that this was a book first! Loved the Netflix series, and now love the book!
The Queen's Gambit
Another book series based on a TV show that I had no idea came first!
You (You Series #1)|Paperback
These books inspired the Netflix series, yes please!
The Lincoln Lawyer (Lincoln Lawyer Series #1)
I am so sad only two seasons were released on Netflix before the series got cancelled, but if you want to know how it ends, you can finish this trilogy!
Shadow and Bone (Shadow and Bone Trilogy #1)
I think everyone should read this one. . .TV series is on Hulu
The Handmaid's Tale
The TV show on Netflix was great. . . this may be better!
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder: Deluxe Edition|Paperback
Ahhh, please read this before watching the show on Prime Video!
Daisy Jones & The Six
I loved this way more than the show. . .make sure you have tissues handy, and also check trigger warnings
Thirteen Reasons Why
This series just released on Netflix, perfect time to read the book before watching!
Finding Her Edge
Definitely read this before watching the Netflix show!
His & Hers: A Novel by Alice Feeney, Paperback
Hockey boys on ice? Pleaseeee read before watching the netflix show!
Heated Rivalry (Game Changers #2)|Paperback
Now on Hulu, three seasons.
Tell Me Lies: A Novel by Carola Lovering, Paperback
Movies Based On Books Already Out
This movie was just released on Netflix!
People We Meet on Vacation
I know this movie series has been on Netflix for awhile, but if you have not read the books yet, highly recommend!
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
Definitely recommend reading this one before the movie. . .gives a lot more context
Dune
Now a Netflix Film!
The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club Series #1)
Definitely recommend reading the book before watching this one. . .
It Ends with Us
Movies Based on Books Coming Soon. . .
A must read before the movie comes out this November!
Sunrise on the Reaping: Collector's Gift Edition (The Hunger Games)|Hardcover
Unsure yet when the movie will be released, but is in the works!
Book Lovers
Another Emily Henry novel set to be a movie. . .
Beach Read
Originally set to be a series, now switched to be a Netflix film!
Happy Place
Very early in the works, but set to be a Netflix film!
Funny Story
Read it before it comes out this March!
Project Hail Mary
Please read before this October!
Verity
Expected to be released this year!
The Love Hypothesis
TV Shows Based on Books Coming Soon. . .
It has been confirmed! There will be a TV show around this series!
Fourth Wing
This will be a limited series soon, starring Leo Woodall
Vladimir
This will be released on Prime Video in March!
Scarpetta (Kay Scarpetta Series #16)
Starring Elle Fanning, this Apple TV show will arrive in April!
