It should come as no surprise that so many great films are based on books. From romantic masterpieces like The Notebook to historical classics like Gone with the Wind, so many great literature adaptations are just waiting to be watched!
Sometimes, the film is even better than the book, while other times they struggle to capture the true essence of our favorite reads. But in our humble opinion, enjoying both the source material and the adaptation is worth the time, as they usually add to each other rather than subtract. And there’s no better example than our list of Academy Award-winning films that come straight off the pages! Or our collection of the books behind great war movies that are certified Hollywood classics.
There's sure to be a film adaptation out there you’ll enjoy, and one coming soon to a theater near you! Whether you’re looking for the best or worst adaptations, this is the place for you. You’ll find endless movie recommendations, books to add to your TBR list, and more in the lists below.
We found your next favorite binge-watches.
The celebrated actress was a star for generations.
If these stories makes you cry, we sympathize.
By Orrin Grey
The legend who would wake up and write until the cows came home.
By Orrin Grey
Many of 2023's best movies were based on books.
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We love to hate these Jane Austen jerks.
By Cailey Hall
Give your e-reader the night off.
In Wes Anderson's films, books offer solace and keep a record of people and places past.
From powerful memoirs to thrilling mysteries, they’re all included with a Kindle Unlimited subscription.
Check out the cinematic classics that started out as novels.
Sherlock's little sister would take any of these sleuths as her Watson.
By Olivia Mason
James Herriot's heartwarming stories get their latest adaptation.
By Kara Brand
We could see Nicole Kidman starring in any of these twisty reads.
Find your next journey through the tumultuous lives of the gifted, obsessive, and unlikely individuals driven to success in these books like The Queen's Gambit.
By Kara Brand
There's nothing like classic live action Disney films.
From non-fiction accounts to novels, books have inspired some of the greatest war films ever made.
The new miniseries promises an unforgettable dive into the worlds of chess and addiction.
The upcoming limited series from FX promises to bring back the dark psychological thrills of Rumer Godden’s Black Narcissus.
By Kara Brand
More than half of the featured films have literary roots.