On-screen adaptations of books have been doing really well lately and I think studios and streaming platforms are all excited to get their hands on the next big thing. There are a number of books being turned into movies or TV shows as we speak, but here are the 6 I’m most excited for. Titles link to their IMDB page.
1) The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness (2020)
I liked the book quite a bit, but I don’t plan on continuing with the series for various reasons. It’ll be interesting to see how this movie comes across as so much of the book is in the main character’s head. And also, the movie is going to be called “Chaos Walking” instead of “The Knife of Never Letting Go” so does that mean the movie is covering the whole series? Looks like a great cast though.
Starring: Tom Holland, Daisy Ridley, Nick Jonas
2) The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon (May 17, 2019)
This is one I haven’t read yet, but I’ve only heard good things and I think it’s amazing that Yoon has come out with two books and gotten two movies deals (that actually came to fruition). She is rocking it!
Starring: Yara Shahidi, Charles Melton
3) Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer (August 9, 2019)
I loved Artemis Fowl as a kid! Was I the only one who was obsessed with decoding the symbols on every page? Even though it was a repeating message, I did the whole thing because I was sure there might be a difference or something new later haha. Anyway, I think it’s interesting that they’re finally coming out with the movie now. I have almost no recollection of the storyline, so I might have to pick this back up as a refresher before the movie comes out.
Starring: Ferdia Shaw, Judi Dench, Josh Gad
4) The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn (October 4, 2019)
This book has made quite a splash and especially with this article coming out about the author, I’m a little more wary of supporting this author (he kind of creeps me out now, and that transfers over to his book). But, it’s got a great cast and I’d be interested to see if they follow the book exactly or if they throw in some new twists.
Starring: Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Julianne Moore, Anthony Mackie
5) Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli (2019)
Another one of my childhood favorites! I’ve reread “Stargirl” a few times over the years and it’s always so good. It’s magical and emotional and I hope, hope, HOPE that they don’t ruin it with the movie!
Starring: Grace VanderWaal
6) Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett (TV Series, 2019)
Another one that I haven’t read yet, but I love Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett and David Tennant seems like the PERFECT person for them to team up with. This book has definitely moved a few places up my TBR so I can be ready for this show. Honestly though…Pratchett and Gaiman…what a pairing.
Starring: David Tennant, Michael Sheen
If you’re interested in purchasing any of these books and are anything like me, you should consider making that purchase now before the only cover that exists are the dumb movie tie-in covers.
Which of these movies are you most excited about? What other books are you excited to see on the big screen soon?
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WHAT A STARGIRL ADAPTATION!?! My childhood self would be so happy. Also, I keep forgetting that they’re adapting The Sun is Also a Star, and every time I am reminded I get so excited.
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I know! I just feel like the Stargirl adaptation could easily go wrong and I just want it to be so good!
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I need a date for Good Omens already! It’s like they did that one preview just to tease me and nothing 🙂 I’ll have to check again. Still torn on the Knife of Never Letting Go but would be interesting to see Holland in something other than Spiderman form 🙂
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Yeah, I’m with you on that. They’ve got to make sure they get Manchee right.
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I loved The Sun Is Also a Star and I’m actually really looking forward to the adaptation. I saw you just mention Manchee. I need to go cry now…
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For real though. Manchee. What a pure doge. I haven’t read The Sun is Also a Star yet, but I’ve heard such good things! Definitely on my list before I watch the movie.
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It’s really cute.
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Did you read Everything, Everything? If so, which did you like more?
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The Sun Is Also a Star is 100x better. I personally think Nicola Yoon’s second book reads almost like a new author penned it. She’s improved that much.
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Good to know! I liked Everything, Everything pretty good the first time I read it, but I think if I read it now I would feel like it was a bit immature.
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I agree, I don’t think Everything, Everything would be as enjoyable if I picked it up today.
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I wouldn’t mind seeing The Sun Is Also a Star. I liked that book a lot.
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I hope it’s good! I know a lot of people really like Yara from Black-ish so I have high hopes!
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OMG I didn’t know any of these books were becoming a movie!!! I’m so excited for The Knife of Never Letting Go and The Sun is Also a Star! Thanks for letting us know 💕
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You’re welcome! I’m so glad I could tell you something you didn’t already know!
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Maybe it’s time for me to read Artemis Fowl. For some reason, I was never interested, even though the books were very popular at one point.
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They were coming out when I was the target age so I think I read the first 3 or 4. I’m a little scared to reread them, though, because I’m worried they won’t be as good as I remember!
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Yeah, that’s always a concern of mine when I read a childhood favorite. Sometimes my memories don’t match what I see now. But sometimes all the magic comes back!
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I’ll have to chance it!
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I’m currently reading The Woman in the Window, so I’m super excited it is becoming a movie! (Although sometimes novels like these don’t translate well to the screen, so we’ll have to see how this one does.)
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That’s exactly what I was thinking too! I really hope it makes the transition well. We’ll see!
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I am so so so excited for The Sun is Also A Start! I adored the book and how cute Natasha and Daniel are. My friend did mention that Daniel looks like he’s 30 which I can totally see. I saw him as a bit more dorky and not as much of a “hipster” vibe as he seems to have in the movie. But maybe after seeing the movie, I’ll like that image of him even more.
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I hope the movie lives up to your expectations!
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I read Good Omens last year, and it wasn’t as good as I was hoping. I think it will translate well to the screen though and be a better visual story than written. It was hard to keep track of in book form. But it is perfectly cast too!
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One of my coworkers had a similar reaction to yours. I’m hoping to get to read it sometime this year hopefully.
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