made into TV series Mystery writer created Det. Mike Hammer: Many books made into movies, one made into TV seriesMystery writer created Det. Mike Hammer: Many books made into movies, one made into TV seriesBruce Smith
Whether it’s Greek gods or gore, you may have noticed a pattern: Some of the most talked-about new TV series for fall 2023 are based on novels and other published works. Upcoming TV series include Netflix’sThe Fall of the House of Usher, creator Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Ed...
This is on the heels of other recent TV series that are adaptations of, or inspired by, beloved literature: Prime Video’sThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerandThe Peripheral, HBO’sGame of Thronesprequel,House of the Dragon, AMC/AMC+’sInterview with the Vampireand the Starz seri...
The movie is based on the Nicholas Sparks novel. AUTHOR:Nicholas Sparks BOARDWALK EMPIRE(Crime, Prohibition, Gangster, HBO, Adaptation) PLOT:The HBO Boardwalk Empire TV series is based on the book by Nelson Johnson. The story follows Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi), the corrupt treasurer of Atla...
(2013). Many of his beloved books were made into TV movies, with Walliams acting as some of the most memorable characters. Several of his works were also adapted to the stage, includingAwful Auntie(2014). In addition to novels, Walliams published such picture books asThe Slightly Annoying ...
If He Had Been with Meby Laura Nowlin is a heartbreaking young adult novel that would translate well into a TV series. It has gone viral on TikTok, with readers finding themselves drawn into the story of Autumn and Finny, who have been friends since childhood. The book is a very realist...
I’m loving my re-read of this series and am keen to start the next one soon. Another crime fiction I enjoyed was Unsolved by Heather Critchlow, which I found a little slow to get going but once I was into the story I just couldn’t put it down. I’ll definitely be looking out ...
What Desiree Akhavan Learned From Her MistakesIn her new memoir, the pioneering director of autofictional films and TV shows explores the mortifying moments that made her into an artist. ByEmily Gould encounterAug. 6, 2024 What Does It Take to Get a Rich Kid Into Kindergarten?Sophie Brickman...
TVboth specialize in British TV series, especially detective mysteries. If you want Miss Marple peeking over your shoulder, this is what you want.Apple TVproduces all their own stuff, including Slow Horses and the great Steve McQueen’s new film Blitz. On the other hand, the Apple TV app ...
This is a series about a Maine game warden. These books are always satisfying and have a wonderful sense of place. As it turns out, the main character, Mike Bowditch, is also a no TV person: “One of the decisions I’d made, in moving into my new house, had been to sell my tele...