2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year for book-to-movie adaptations, with several highly anticipated releases on the horizon. From classic novels to contemporary bestsellers, there’s something for everyone. With the advancement in technology, the film and television industry is able to bring to life the vivid imaginations and compelling stories written in these books. In this blog, we’ll take a look at the most promising adaptations coming to a theater, Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon prime video or another big screen near you. Get ready to dive into a world of adventure, drama, romance, and more. Here is our list of the top books becoming tv shows in 2023.
Daisy Jones & The Six
Based on the Book: Daisy Jones & The Six
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Starring: Riley Keough as Daisy Jones and Suki Waterhouse as Karen Sirko
Where to watch: Prime Video
In Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, a young singer-songwriter rises to fame in the 1970s rock scene and forms a band with five talented musicians. As their music takes off, the band is forced to confront their own personal issues and the pressures of fame. The upcoming book-to-movie adaptation follows Daisy, the band, and their Hollywood story as they navigate the highs and lows of the music industry, and ultimately discover the power of friendship and music. The release date states it will be available on Prime Video this year.
Romancing Mr. Bridgerton
Based on the Book: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton
Author: Julia Quinn
Starring: Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset and Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton
Where to watch: Netflix
Romancing Mr. Bridgerton is a Netflix original series based on the book series of the same name by Julia Quinn. It follows the story of Daphne Bridgerton, the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family, as she navigates the competitive world of Regency London society. The series follows Daphne as she searches for a suitable husband, and explores the relationships she forms with the men in her life. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about love, family, and friendship. Listen to the audiobook version of “Romancing Mr. Bridgerton,” here, with Speechify audiobooks.
American Born Chinese
Based on the Book: American Born Chinese
Authour: Gene Luen Yang
Starring: Justin Chon as Jin Wang and Jackie Chung as Suzy Wong
Where to watch: Netflix and Disney+
American Born Chinese is a Netflix original animated series based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang. It follows the story of Jin Wang, a Chinese-American boy who struggles to fit in with his peers at school. The series follows Jin as he navigates his identity, and examines the challenges of being a Chinese-American in a predominantly white society. Along the way, Jin learns valuable lessons about identity, acceptance, and the power of family.
The Mayfair Witches
Based on the Book: Book series that include The Witching Hour, Lasher, Taltos, Lives of the Mayfair Witches
Authour: Anne Rice
Starring: Ashley Madekwe as Rowan Mayfair and Jessica Chastain as Lasher
Where to watch: HBO Max and AMC+
The Mayfair Witches is a supernatural horror drama TV series based on the book series of the same name by Anne Rice. The show follows the lives of the Mayfair family, a powerful and wealthy family living in New Orleans, as they grapple with dark secrets, mysterious powers, and a centuries-old curse. The series follows the family as they attempt to protect themselves from the dark forces that threaten to destroy them and their legacy.
The Lockwood & Co. Series, by Jonathan Stroud
Based on the Book: Book Series which includes The Screaming Staircase, The Whispering Skull, The Hollow Boy, The Creeping Shadow, and The Empty Grave
Author: Jonathan Stroud
Starring: Ella Purnell as Lucy Carlyle and Matthew Baynton as George Cubbins
Where to watch: Netflix
Lockwood & Co. is a supernatural horror drama TV series based on the book series by Jonathan Stroud. The show follows the adventures of Lockwood & Co., a small team of ghost hunters who investigate supernatural mysteries in London. The team is led by the brave and determined teenage girl called Lucy Carlyle, and they must battle powerful ghosts, dark secrets, and a mysterious organization known as the Fittes Agency. Along the way, they learn the truth about the supernatural world and the dark forces that threaten to destroy it.
Lessons in Chemistry
Based on the Book: Lessons in Chemistry
Author: Bonnie Garmus
Starring: Brie Larson as Elizabeth Zott and Aneurin Barnard as Dr. Frank Hargrove
Where to watch: HBO Max and Apple TV+
Lessons in Chemistry is a period drama TV series set in the early 1960s. The show follows the story of Elizabeth Zott, a young chemist in the male-dominated world of science. As she struggles to make her mark in the field, she must also navigate the social and political pressures of the time. With the help of her mentor, Dr. Frank Hargrove, Elizabeth discovers the power of her own voice and the strength of her convictions, ultimately inspiring a generation of women to pursue their dreams in science.
The Fall of the House of Usher
Based on the Book: The Fall of the House of Usher
Author: Edgar Allan Poe
Starring: Tom Felton as Roderick Usher and Elle Fanning as Madeline Usher
Where to watch: Netflix
The Fall of the House of Usher is a supernatural horror drama TV series based on the classic story by Edgar Allan Poe. The show follows the story of Roderick Usher and his sister Madeline, who are the last two members of a cursed family living in a mysterious and decaying mansion. As they attempt to break the family curse, they discover dark secrets and powerful forces that threaten to destroy them and their legacy. Listen to the audiobook version of “The Fall of the House of Usher,” here, with Speechify audiobooks.
The Power
Based on the Book: The Power
Author: Naomi Alderman
Starring: Auli’i Cravalho, Leslie Mann, and Ria Zmitrowicz
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
The Power is a sci-fi drama TV series based on the novel of the same name by Naomi Alderman. The show follows a world in which women have developed the power to generate electricity from their bodies, giving them the power to control and dominate men. The story follows four characters as they grapple with the implications of this newfound power, and explore themes of gender, power, and identity. Listen to the audiobook version of “The Power,” here, with Speechify audiobooks.
All the Light We Cannot See
Based on the Book: All the Light We Cannot See
Author: Anthony Doerr
Starring: Alexa Mansour as Marie-Laure and Lukas Haas as Werner
Where to watch: Netflix
All the Light We Cannot See is a historical drama TV series and based on the novel by Anthony Doerr (which was the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2015). The show follows the story of two young people living in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. Marie-Laure is a blind French girl who is forced to flee her home, and Werner is a German orphan who is conscripted into the Nazi army. As their paths cross, they must grapple with the horrors of war and the power of love. Listen to the audiobook version of “All the Light We Cannot See,” here, with Speechify audiobooks.
Shadow and Bone
Based on the Book: Grishaverse book series
Author: Leigh Bardugo
Starring: Jessie Mei Li as Alina Starkov and Ben Barnes as General Kirigan
Where to watch: Netflix
Shadow and Bone is a fantasy drama TV series based on the Grishaverse book series of the same name by Leigh Bardugo. The show follows the story of Alina Starkov, an orphan with a mysterious power that could save her war-torn world. As she embarks on a dangerous journey across the Shadow Fold, she must battle powerful enemies and uncover secrets about her past. Along the way, she discovers the strength of her own heart and the power of friendship.
The Last Thing He Told Me
Based on the Book: The Last Thing He Told Me
Author: Laura Dave
Starring: Jennifer Garner as Hannah
Where to watch: miniseries on Apple TV+
In Laura Dave’s New York Times best-seller, The Last Thing He Told Me book adaptation from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, walks us through a woman who discovers that her husband has been keeping a secret from her before his sudden disappearance. As she investigates his past, she discovers a web of lies and secrets that could put her own life at risk. The upcoming book-to-movie adaptation follows the woman as she unravels the truth about her husband, and discovers the power of family and forgiveness. Available in 2023 on Apple TV+ or you can listen to the audiobook version of “The Last Thing He Told Me,” here, with Speechify audiobooks.
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The TV adaptations of books into TV shows has been a trend that has continued to gain popularity in recent years. In 2023, several books have already been adapted or are in the process of being adapted into TV shows. This trend highlights the timelessness of good storytelling. With the rise of streaming services and the increasing demand for original content, it is likely that this trend will continue, bringing more beloved books to screens both big and small. Whether you’re a fan of the book or the show, there is no denying that the adaptions are here to stay so grab your phone or tablet and listen to all your favorite books with Speechify audiobooks.
