Diving deep into a book, getting hooked, and then anticipating the inevitable—the ending—can sometimes put me in a down mood. Those books that give me a book hangover force me to process the entirety of what I just read. But these days, I definitely have to thank the professionals who decide to turn the most beloved books into TV shows. A book-and-TV-show duo gets me excited because I get to prolong that feel-good feeling and relive the whole storyline visually. Because let’s face it: some books you just don’t want to end.
The same goes for watching a show. Surprisingly, there have been many times that I learned after the fact that a show I fell in love with is based on a book. In fact, some of my favorite television series were books first, like The Summer I Turned Pretty. The TV series was so good that author and director Jenny Han currently has a movie in the works. And did you know the popular TV series Sex and the City is based on the book written by author Candace Bushnell? If I haven’t convinced you enough, you should definitely read books before they become series.
So, if you’re looking for a great book to read and then binge its TV show adaptation right after (or vice versa), I’m sharing 40 titles to add to your TBR list—plus, where to stream their on-screen versions. Some of these titles are already available to stream in their series form, while others are books turned into TV shows for a 2026 release.
Most Anticipated Upcoming Adaptations of 2026
Wondering what books are becoming TV series soon? These books turned into TV shows, are coming out in 2026, so make sure to note their release dates and grab a copy of the book to read beforehand! I’m of the belief that having read the source material first makes the watching experience that much better.
Elle Kennedy is an editor-favorite for steamy hockey romances, and Amazon Prime Video is making the beloved author’s best-selling books into a TV adaptation based on her Off Campus series. In the first book, The Deal, Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham strike up a deal to get what they want. Hannah tutors Garret, the obnoxious hockey captain, to make her crush jealous. Garret agrees to help Hannah if she helps him raise his GPA. Except, when a steamy kiss ends in the best sex of their lives, maybe the guy Hannah is really looking for is Garret after all.
Where to watch: May 13, 2026 on Amazon Prime Video
This beloved romance series is getting a series adaptation from Amazon Prime Video! Centering on the lifelong romance between Persephone Fraser and Sam Florek—childhood best friends who spent every summer together in Barry’s Bay—this series is bound to have all the romance and feels of The Summer I Turned Pretty. One thing to note: the title has been changed to Every Year After for the show.
Where to watch: June 10, 2026 on Amazon Prime Video
Hollis Shaw’s life seems picture perfect—the dream job, the perfect husband—but when a sudden car accident sends it all up in smoke, she’s forced to reevaluate. Desperate for a fresh start, Hollis decides to host a “Five Star Weekend,” a getaway on Nantucket where a best friend from each stage of her life will join her. But old feelings and grudges are afoot, and the weekend turns out to be far from the Hallmark movie joyous occasion she was going for.
With a star-studded cast that includes Jennifer Garner, you won’t want to miss this.
Where to watch: July 9, 2026 on Peacock
Calling all Little House on the Prairie fans! This children’s series beloved by all (including adults) is getting another series adaptation by Netflix, set to release this summer! The multiple book series follows the Wilder family from their cabin in the woods in Wisconsin to their home on the prairie. This is a great option to read (and watch) with teens!
Where to watch: July 9, 2026 on Netflix
Lucky Armstrong is a scam artist who has just pulled off quite the heist with her boyfriend, Cary. She’s ready to start fresh with a new identity, but when she finds herself alone, suddenly without her father or boyfriend to help her, she needs a way out. To do so, she’ll have to face her mother, who abandoned her as a child, and her boyfriend’s dark past, which is catching up with her by the second.
Where to watch: July 15, 2026 on Apple TV
There’s a reason the Harry Potter series holds so much cultural significance. Harry’s multi-year journey at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is truly pure magic, and luckily, there’s more than just the iconic movies to look forward to. This December, a television adaptation of the series’s first book will premiere on HBO Max, with a brand new cast! You won’t want to miss it, so make sure to read the books if you haven’t.
Where to watch: December 25, 2026 on HBO Max
Pride and Prejudice is a timeless love story that has already gotten multiple adaptations: a BBC television series and—of course—the iconic 2005 film with Keira Knightley. But if you still can’t get enough of Jane Austen (and Mr. Darcy), don’t fret. Netflix has a new series adaptation of this classic romance novel slated for a 2026 release. If you haven’t already read it, now’s the time. With bestselling author and screenwriter Dolly Alderton at the helm of the writer’s room, the adaptation is sure to be one to remember.
Where to watch: Streaming on Netflix in 2026 (exact date TBA)
Streaming Guide for New 2026 Adaptations
Save this guide so you’re up to date on when these new book-to-television series debut.
| Book | Show | Streaming Platform | Release Date |
| The Deal | Off Campus | Amazon Prime Video | May 13, 2026 |
| Every Summer After | Every Year After | Amazon Prime Video | June 10, 2026 |
| The Five-Star Weekend | The Five Star Weekend | Peacock | July 9, 2026 |
| Little House in the Big Woods | Little House on the Prairie | Netflix | July 9, 2026 |
| Lucky | Lucky | Apple TV | July 15, 2026 |
| Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone | Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone | HBO Max | December 25, 2026 |
| Pride and Prejudice | Pride and Prejudice | Netflix | TBA |
Romance
I love a good romance novel. And when romance books turn into TV series, their adaptations have that slow burn or yearning feeling that keeps us on our toes. Not to mention these steamy books are perfect for a book club read, too! As soon as you’re done, have a girls’ night and watch the series together.
If you’ve loved watching the Bridgerton series on Netflix, it’s never too late to start reading the books. Currently, the TV series is on its fourth season, covering Benedict Bridgerton’s love story. In An Offer From a Gentleman, Sophie Beckett is living out a Cinderella story as she makes it into Lady Bridgerton’s masquerade ball. But we all know what happens when the clock strikes midnight. Who was that mysterious belle of the ball, and can Benedict find her after that one magical evening?
Where to watch: Streaming now on Netflix
This book-to-series adaptation is now streaming on HBO Max, and everyone is still raving about Heated Rivalry. If you’re looking for a book to heat things up in the bedroom, add this one to your list ASAP. In this epic enemies-to-lovers trope, professional ice hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov are enemies on paper. But behind closed doors, they can’t get enough of one another. With their romantic involvement, they’re putting their careers on the line. Keep reading the Game Changers series after you’re done with this spicy romance.
Where to watch: Streaming now on HBO Max
Adriana Russo comes from figure skating royalty, and she’s got her eye on the prize to win the World Championships and continue her family’s legacy. In order to win everyone’s hearts, Adriana and her partner, Brayden, decide to pretend their on-ice chemistry goes beyond the rink. But maybe their fake romance isn’t pretend after all, and when Adriana encounters a former crush and partner, she must decide what her heart is truly after.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Netflix
The Summer I Turned Pretty series is just as good as its TV adaptation. Every summer at Cousins is magical for Belly Conklin. The beach house is a home away from home. It’s where she grew up with the friends that became her family—where she got to know Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher. One summer, everything changes for Belly and the Fisher brothers.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Amazon Prime Video
This YA romance novel is now a Netflix show! My Life With the Walter Boys is another book series to read if you can’t get off The Summer I Turned Pretty train. A tragic car accident leaves Jackie orphaned, and she’s sent to live with the Walters and their 11 sons. Ranch life living isn’t for a city girl, unless you live with the Walter boys.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Netflix
Emma and Dexter meet for the first time on graduation night, which leads to a lifelong friendship. After 20 years of living separate lives as two very different people, the two find themselves back to each other. One review said One Day is “equal parts heartbreaking and hilarious.”
Where to watch: Streaming now on Netflix
Set in the Texas Hill Country, Ransom Canyon is about grief, love, and conflict. Rancher Staten Kirkland is dealing with the loss of his wife and finds comfort in Quinn O’Grady. There’s one thing you should know about the people of Ransom Canyon, though—everyone has secrets. Find out who you can trust, who you can’t, and what’s worth fighting for in this western series by Jodi Thomas.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Netflix; Season 2 streaming July 23, 2026
Contemporary Fiction
These contemporary reads are definitely ones to add to your reading list. Fall in love with their characters and their complex stories. By all means, laugh, cry, and feel all the emotions these books have to offer.
In this hilarious coming-of-age story, struggling 20-year-old and single mom Margo Millet finds herself turning to OnlyFans to support herself and her baby. With her accidental fame, Margo tries to find balance in her unconventional life. This lighthearted book-to-series adaptation will star big names like Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicole Kidman, Nick Offerman, and Michael Angarano.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Apple TV
Willis Wu is just an ordinary guy. In fact, he’s so ordinary that he’s cast as the “Generic Asian Man” in a police crime drama titled Black and White. But after Willis lands the coveted role as “Kung Fu Guy,” his stardom reaches new heights. Yu’s Interior Chinatown is the story that intertwines assimilation with pop culture.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Hulu
This thrilling contemporary fiction novel has a gripping series adaptation starring Reese Witherspoon! The story follows Elena Richardson: guiding force of Shaker Heights, Ohio, a “progressive” suburb with highly rated schools and clean neighborhoods. But when mother-daughter duo Mia and Pearl move into a nearby home and upset the town’s status quo, Elena is put on edge. And when a custody battle erupts in the town’s backyard, pinning Elena and Mia against each other, old secrets will come to head.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Hulu
Historical Fiction
I love traveling in time with a historical fiction book. And with these can’t-put-down reads, you’ll definitely want to add their TV adaptations to the queue. Because if you ask me, they’re just as good as the books.
Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander saga holds the title as one of the top 10 best-loved novels in America. Former British combat nurse Claire Randall is thrusted back in time to the war in 1743 in Scotland. Her only chance of survival is Scots warrior Jamie Fraser. Claire finds herself torn between the man of her present and a man from the past. The final season of its television series aired on March 6, 2026, on Starz.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Netflix
Living in the 1960s, chemist Elizabeth Zott is surrounded by an all-male team who fail to take her seriously. Calvin Evans, Nobel Prize nominee and sweetheart, is the only one worthy of her love and her brains, anyway. But when their love story comes to an abrupt halt, Elizabeth finds herself a single mother trying to make ends meet, all while trying to prove herself at work. Elizabeth uses her intelligence and wit by becoming the host of America’s beloved cooking show, showing women that they can cook and change the status quo.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Apple TV
A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup. According to fans of the book, you don’t have to be a rock and roll lover to enjoy this one. Reid’s well-loved book covers addiction, infidelity, and temptation. Once you’ve closed its final chapter, watch the TV series on Amazon Prime Video. Don’t forget to add the rest of Reid’s books to your TBR list, too.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Amazon Prime Video
8-year-old orphan Beth Harmon is quiet and sullen, angry with the world and herself. But when she plays her first game of chess, everything changes. Her senses sharpen, her thinking clears, and she finally feels like she’s found her place. By the time she’s 16, she’s competing in the U.S. Open Championship. But with growing competition and pressure, Beth begins to wonder if escape is the better option, after all.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Netflix
Thrillers and Mystery
Are you into psychological thrillers and murder mysteries? If so, these fast-paced plots will keep you on the edge of your seat, and they’ll be hard to put down once you’ve started them. With how good these titles are, be sure to browse for more books written by each author. Specifically, some editor-favorite authors include Elin Hilderbrand and Agatha Christie.
The death of high school senior Andie Bell is a well-known story in Fairview. Her boyfriend, Sal Singh, killed her, and then he killed himself. But the storyline doesn’t add up for Pip, who personally knew Sal. Pip starts looking for her own answers, but digging up the truth isn’t so safe when others want to keep it a secret.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Netflix; Season 2 streaming May 27, 2026
In this psychological thriller, a small-town murder sends reporter Anna Andrews to cover the story, while Detective Jack Harper is investigating what happened. Both characters are connected in an unexpected way in this dark drama. Read how Anna and Jack navigate their jobs when Jack becomes the suspect in his own murder investigation.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Netflix
In this dual POV story by Carola Lovering, Lucy Albright is off to college for a new beginning, and Stephen DeMarco is determined to bury his past. What is Stephen hiding, and why can’t Lucy get enough of him? “It’s simple and complex at the same time, filled with multidimensional characters seeking out fulfillment through self-destructive choices, yet relatable on multiple levels,” says one review.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Hulu
There’s a killer on the loose, and Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta is investigating the deaths. “Cornwell’s gift for combining expert-level criminology with bone-chilling suspense makes this book a true modern classic.” Postmortem is part of the Kay Scarpetta book series, was adapted into a TV series called Scarpetta on Amazon Prime Video.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Amazon Prime Video
If you grew up reading Agatha Christie, you’ll be excited to hear that her book, The Seven Dials Mystery, is now a Netflix series. Gerry Wade is found dead after what was meant to be a quiet weekend at his country house. His young guests decide to lead their own investigation and find out who the killer is before the killer strikes again.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Netflix
Sophie O’Neil is mesmerized by Margo Banks and her posse. In this small East Texas town with southern charm, there’s also deception and murder. Who, exactly, is doing the hunting? The TV adaptation stars Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, and Dermot Mulroney. This popular Netflix drama has already been renewed for a second season.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Netflix
The second season of The Last Thing He Told Me premiered on February 20, 2026. Before Owen Michaels disappears without a trace, he leaves a note for his wife with a simple statement saying, “Protect Her.” Hannah Hall must protect her stepdaughter Bailey, but why? Bailey must come to terms with working with the stepmother she hates to discover the truth about her father and her family.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Hulu
Based on the YA novel written by E. Lockhart, Amazon Prime Video has brought the television rendition to its streaming platform. 17-year-old Cadence struggles to remember what happened before her accident on the island her family visits every summer. Just like Cadence, we’re all wondering what truly happened that night.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Amazon Prime Video
Author Samantha Downing shared that Imperfect Women is “a stunning, dark novel about who women want to be and the reality of who they are.” Nancy seemed to have it all: a husband, a daughter, and a picture-perfect life. In this gripping novel, two friends find out who their best friend really was after her death, unraveling the hidden secrets behind the person they thought they knew.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Apple TV
For all the Elin Hilderbrand fans, you can read The Perfect Couple and then watch the Netflix TV series right after. A Nantucket wedding takes a turn when a body is discovered before the bride and groom are able to say, “Till death do us part.” The entire wedding party becomes a suspect. Read this thriller as your next beach read.
What to watch: Streaming now on Netflix
Jason Dessen wakes up in a completely different world. His wife is not his wife, his son was never born, and he’s not the ordinary college professor. In this best-selling book, readers will be on the edge of their seats, wondering if and how Jason will make it back to the life he thought he had.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Apple TV; Season 2 streaming August 28, 2026
This nonstop page-turner is set against the backdrop of the opioid crisis in Philadelphia, where two estranged sisters are living very different lives. Mickey is a police officer and a single mom, and Kacey is a drug addict. Every time Mickey gets a call on the job, she fears it’s Kacey. So when a string of murders unfolds alongside her sister’s sudden disappearance, the past comes roaring back, pushing her toward decisions she never imagined she’d make while trying to solve the case.
Amanda Seyfried was nominated for a 2026 Golden Globe for her role as Mickey in the new series.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Peacock
Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club in this gripping high school thriller about the unexpected death of a classmate in detention. Soon, the other four students who were with him at the time of his death are the number one suspects. All claim innocence, but one of them has got to be lying, right?
Where to watch: Streaming now on Peacock
Fantasy
Read an epic adventure filled with mythical creatures in a fantasy novel. In fact, our editors are loving the Percy Jackson and Olympians series.
If you’re looking for books to read with your tween or teen, then add the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series to your TBR list. For Percy, school is a little difficult when his Greek mythology textbook comes to life. And when mythological monsters and gods are after him, he gets caught up in an epic adventure to return Zeus’s stolen property. Our editors are loving the latest season of the Percy Jackson series on Disney+.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Disney+
The first book in the fantasy series that redefined imaginative fiction, Game of Thrones is a tale of lords and ladies, soldiers and assassins, and kings and queens as they fight to survive in a land where winters can last a lifetime. The critically acclaimed HBO series is 8 seasons long and—despite the long commitment—absolutely worth your time if you love fantasy.
Where to watch: Streaming now on HBO Max
Geralt the Witcher (worshipped and hated) relies on his magical powers to hold the line against the monsters who plague the world and threaten humanity. But not everything that looks like a monster is evil, and not everything that appears fair is good. Now, Geralt must complete the hardest task of all: doing what’s right amidst it all.
This is an epic fantasy that is even better on screen! Be sure to read ASAP.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Netflix
If you know fantasy, you know Leigh Bardugo, and you know Shadow and Bone. This is the adventure that started it all in the Grishaverse, following Alina Starkov as a sudden attack leads her to unleash magic even she didn’t know she possessed. Now, she must train amongst the military elite and their notorious leader, the Darkling.
Fair warning—Netflix cancelled this after one season. But you should still watch! And read the rest of the books.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Netflix
Dystopian Fiction
If you haven’t read dystopian fiction, both the book and the TV series of The Handmaid’s Tale are critically acclaimed. The sequel—The Testaments—is now available to read and stream!
Once known as the U.S., the Republic of Gilead is under social unrest, and the regime upholds order with bizarre consequences for its citizens. A young woman named Offred is forced to bear children as a handmaid to help increase the Republic’s birthrate. In this chilling storyline, author Margaret Atwood depicts what a dystopian world looks like with unchecked powers under authoritarian rule.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Hulu
The highly anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, The Testaments, picks up 15 years later as the theocratic regime of the Republic of Gilead begins to show signs of rot from within. As two young teenage girls come of age in the regime’s clutches, they must decide how far they’re willing to go for what they believe.
Where to watch: Streaming now on Hulu
A Guide to Book Adaptations Already Streaming
Now that you have a list of all the newest book-to-TV adaptations, stay up-to-date on when to watch their newest seasons and where to stream them online.
| Book | Show | Streaming Platform | New Season Release Date |
| An Offer From a Gentleman | Bridgerton: Season 4 | Netflix | TBA |
| Heated Rivalry | Heated Rivalry | HBO Max | TBA |
| Finding Her Edge | Finding Her Edge | Netflix | TBA |
| The Summer I Turned Pretty | The Summer I Turned Pretty | Amazon Prime Video | N/A |
| My Life With the Walter Boys | My Life With the Walter Boys | Netflix | TBA |
| One Day | One Day | Netflix | N/A |
| Ransom Canyon | Ransom Canyon | Netflix | Season 2: July 23, 2026 |
| Margo’s Got Money Troubles | Margo’s Got Money Troubles | Apple TV | N/A |
| Interior Chinatown | Interior Chinatown | Hulu | N/A |
| Little Fires Everywhere | Little Fires Everywhere | Hulu | N/A |
| Outlander | Outlander | Netflix | N/A |
| Lessons in Chemistry | Lessons in Chemistry | Apple TV | N/A |
| Daisy Jones & the Six | Daisy Jones & the Six | Amazon Prime Video | N/A |
| The Queen’s Gambit | The Queen’s Gambit | Netflix | N/A |
| A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder | A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder | Netflix | Season 2: May 27, 2026 |
| His & Hers | His & Hers | Netflix | N/A |
| Tell Me Lies | Tell Me Lies | Hulu | N/A |
| Postmortem | Scarpetta | Amazon Prime Video | TBA |
| The Seven Dials Mystery | Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials | Netflix | N/A |
| The Hunting Wives | The Hunting Wives | Netflix | TBA |
| The Last Thing He Told Me | The Last Thing He Told Me | Hulu | N/A |
| We Were Liars | We Were Liars | Amazon Prime Video | TBA |
| Imperfect Women | Imperfect Women | Apple TV | N/A |
| The Perfect Couple | The Perfect Couple | Netflix | TBA |
| Dark Matter | Dark Matter | Apple TV | Season 2: August 28, 2026 |
| Long Bright River | Long Bright River | Peacock | N/A |
| One of Us Is Lying | One of Us Is Lying | Peacock | N/A |
| The Lightning Thief | Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Disney+ | TBA |
| Game of Thrones | Game of Thrones | HBO Max | N/A |
| The Witcher | The Witcher | Netflix | TBA |
| Shadow and Bone | Shadow and Bone | Netflix | N/A |
| The Handmaid’s Tale | The Handmaid’s Tale | Hulu | N/A |
| The Testaments | The Testaments | Hulu | N/A |
FAQs
What are the most anticipated book-to-movie adaptations?
For the summer of 2026, some of the most anticipated book-to-movie adaptations include the Off Campus series on Amazon Prime Video, Every Year After on Amazon Prime Video, and Lucky on Apple TV.
Are TV adaptations better than the book?
Deciding whether a TV adaptation is better than the book is subjective; readers who are loyal to a book tend to feel more attached to a book’s characters. However, if a television adaptation does well, readers may become loyal to their television versions, too.
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