Harry-Potter-and-the-Philosopher's-Stone-Book-Cover Image via Scholastic By Dawson Nyffenegger Published Jul 24, 2026, 12:07 AM EDT Sign in to your Collider account Add Us Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap With the rise of streaming services and on-demand viewing, many networks and platforms are coming out with their own exclusive TV shows to entice people to subscribe. Some of these are original prospects, and others are based on works of literature. Let's face it, TV shows based on books are nothing new — in fact, book-to-TV adaptations are about as old as television itself.
However, there has certainly been an influx of these adaptations in the new millennium. Quite a few have come out this year already, with more on the way in the coming weeks, months, or years. If you're looking for something to read, this list is something you'll want to check out, because all these books, regardless of genre, have TV adaptations coming, meaning there's no better time to read them .
Pride and Prejudice 1813 book Image via T. Egerton/ Whitehall Pride and Prejudice is a literary classic and a very important piece of English history. Written by Jane Austen , this feminist romantic drama is about social norms and expectations in historical England, especially regarding arranged marriage and the limited roles that women have in society. The story is about five sisters, whose parents are trying to arrange marriages for them . But of course, some of them don't want to marry a strange man they've never met before; they want to marry somebody that they actually love.
This legendary novel has seen countless film adaptations , which is natural since it was very popular and came out over 200 years ago. However, this is not the first time it has been adapted into a TV show. It's the first time in the 21st century, though, and the first TV adaptation of the work since 1995 . Note that this only counts pure adaptations and not reinventions or retellings in different settings. In any event, if you're into period dramas, feminist literature, or romance, this is a book you absolutely must read before the TV show comes out .
The front cover of 'Flawless' by Elsie Silver Image via Sourcebooks Flawless is the first book in the Chestnut Springs series of Western romance novels. Elsie Silver is primarily a romance author, who has a lot of experience in the genre, and it shows in this critically-acclaimed novel. The story is about Rhett, a professional bull-rider who ruins his career in a disgraceful drunken brawl. To clean up his image, Rhett's agent has their daughter accompany him everywhere, only for the two to end up falling deeply in love .
If you're into small-town romance or Western romances, this is a book you simply must check out. This is especially true considering a TV adaptation is well under way. It's still in the early stages of development, but all that's known is that it's being handled by Netflix, and that there is no confirmed release date yet. However, this is better since you can take your time and maybe read the whole series before the TV show comes out .
Carrie cover Stephen King Image via Doubleday Carrie is a Stephen King horror novel that was adapted into a pretty famous film shortly after its release. In fact, it's actually King's debut novel , which sparked a long-lasting…