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Books That Are Movies & TV Shows

From page to screen, discover the books that have become hit TV shows and major motion films.

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by Andy Weir

by Andy Weir

The only hope for humanity rests with Dr. Ryland Grace — if only he could remember his mission. Andy Weir, the bestselling author of The Martian, delivers another perfect science-based thriller with Project Hail Mary, a tale of impending catastrophe, survival and interstellar adventure.

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“The Best Monsters Are Our Anxieties Given Form” — The World of Victor LaValle

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With trending shows and movies like Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid, and People We Meet on Vacation, it's safe to say that some of the most gripping TV series and movies are based on books. This is also true with big screens, even the Oscars has a category dedicated to best adapted screenplay! From classics like Forrest Gump, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory to movies that garnered international sensation such as the Harry Potter series and the Lord of the Rings series, movies based on books have been bread and butter to the film industry. Oscar-winning movie, Dune, starring Timothée Chalamet is based on the epic science fiction book series by Frank Herbert. Some contemporary authors whose books were turned into movies include Nicholas Sparks, John Grisham, James Patterson, Colleen Hoover and Freida McFadden. The popular novel It Ends With Us, a romantic drama about a woman in a relationship with a charming, but abusive neurosurgeon, became a recent hit movie. Other trending TV shows & movies based on books include The Handmaid's Tale, House of the Dragon, Project Hail Mary, Wicked and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Books that are movies are based on stories from various literary genres. Whether you’re into romance, fantasy, or horror, explore all the books that inspired TV shows and movies at Barnes & Noble.

Books That Are Movies & TV Shows

From page to screen, discover the books that have become hit TV shows and major motion films.

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