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21 Books to Read Before They Become 2017's Biggest Adaptations
Bookworms and movie buffs, unite: 2017 may just be your year. In the coming months, book-to-screen adaptations will bring the works of Margaret Atwood, Dave Eggers, Neil Gaiman, Stephen King, and Gillian Flynn—among many others—to the big and small screen.
In addition to the list below, we're still eagerly awaiting the 2017 release dates for movie versions of Jeannette Walls' memoir, The Glass Castle, starring Brie Larson, and Jeff VanderMeer's science fiction thriller, Annihilation, starring Natalie Portman. And in the TV world, HBO has announced it's airing a series based on Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects, starring Amy Adams and Patricia Clarkson.
Check out the upcoming book-to-screen adaptations below and tell us which movies you're excited about—and the ones for which you still need to read the book!
April 16
Adapted from Philippa Gregory's bestselling novel, this new TV series on Starz follows Elizabeth of York, daughter of the White Queen, and her turbulent marriage to England's King Henry VII. It stars Jodie Comer and Jacob Collins-Levy.
April 21
Craving a bit of true-life drama? Travel deep into the 1920s Amazon on an ill-fated expedition in this film, based on the book by David Grann. It stars Charlie Hunnam, Sienna Miller, and Tom Holland.
April 22
Based on Rebecca Skloot's true story of an African American woman who posthumously becomes an unwitting medical pioneer—and her family's fight for justice. It stars Oprah Winfrey, Rose Byrne, and Courtney B. Vance.
April 26
Based on Margaret Atwood's classic feminist dystopian novel, this ten-episode series stars Elisabeth Moss, Alexis Bledel, Jordana Blake, and O.T. Fagbenle.
April 28
Dave Eggers' thriller follows the dark turns that occur when a young woman goes to work at the world's most powerful internet company. It stars Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, and John Boyega.
April 30
Neil Gaiman's fantasy that follows gods who immigrate to America premieres on Starz with an eight-episode season. It stars Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, and Emily Browning.
May 5
Just how far will parents go to protect their children? Far enough to earn an R rating! Based on the disturbing book by Herman Koch, the film stars Richard Gere, Laura Linney, and Steve Coogan.
May 12
This Netflix series is based on the whimsical and charming childhood classic Anne of Green Gables and stars newcomer Amybeth McNulty, who beat out 1,800 young actresses to score the part.
May 12
We love a good folktale retelling. This film is based on Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory. Well, loosely based. It's directed by king-of-the-cool-action-movie Guy Ritchie and stars Charlie Hunnam and Hermione Corfield.
May 19
Jeff Kinney's beloved children's series focuses on Greg Heffley navigating his way through the world of middle school. The movie version stars Alicia Silverstone, Tom Everett Scott, and Alexa Blair Robertson.
May 19
This movie is based on Nicola Yoon's young adult novel about a girl who's allergic to the world. Then one day a boy moves next door and everything changes. It stars Amandla Stenberg, Nick Robinson, and Anika Noni Rose.
May 21
Here's a tricky one: 25 years ago this was a TV show, which inspired a book, which is now returning as a Showtime series. Got that? Check out Mark Frost's secret history of the town with damn good coffee. It stars Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook, and Sheryl Lee.
June 2
Dav Pilkey's underdressed superhero has been amusing kids for years. Now he's making his big-screen debut. The film stars Jordan Peele, Nick Kroll, and Kevin Hart.
July 14
Daphne du Maurier's romantic mystery follows a young man who seeks revenge on his cousin's beautiful widow. It stars Rachel Weisz, Sam Claflin, and Holliday Grainger.
July 25
Want to sink your teeth into some paranormal TV? Charlaine Harris, whose work inspired HBO's True Blood, returns to TV with this series on the NBC network. It stars François Arnaud, Dylan Bruce, and Arielle Kebbel.
July 28
We know, we know: This is the one many of you have been eagerly or anxiously anticipating. Stephen King's epic fantasy will star Matthew McConaughey, Idris Elba, and Katheryn Winnick.
September 8
But wait! There's even more Stephen King headed to theaters this year! The reason you're afraid of clowns will star Bill Skarsgård, Finn Wolfhard, and Javier Botet.
October TBD
David Fincher (of House of Cards fame) returns with his second Netflix show, which follows an FBI agent (played by Jonathan Groff) who develops crime-profiling techniques by interviewing serial killers.
October 20
Charles Martin's story of a couple who survive a plane crash in the mountains and their struggle to survive will star Idris Elba, Kate Winslet, and Dermot Mulroney.
November 17
Based on the adored book by R.J. Palacio, Wonder is a heartwarming story of a young boy with a facial deformity who works to convince his new classmates that he's one of them. It stars Room's Jacob Tremblay and Julia Roberts.
November 22
This Agatha Christie classic murder mystery, which follows detective Hercule Poirot's investigation of a wealthy American's death aboard the Orient Express, will star Josh Gad, Johnny Depp, and Daisy Ridley.
Which films are you looking forward to? Tell us in the comments!
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Nilton wrote: "The Nightindale, by Kristin Hannah. So far just a director has been selected."I am patiently awaiting for The Nightingale.
Yaaresse wrote: "In a weird inversion of "hated the book, but bet the movie will be good," I have my fingers crossed that The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks will be better as a movie. George C. Wolfe wrote the sc..."Richard Farnsworth as Matthew* :)
Yes, I love Colleen & Richard as Matthew and Marilla. Not sure if I'll see the new one. If I do, it may be a while as the previous named and the whole cast as well really we're my favorites.
Francesca wrote: "Currently reading 'IT' in preparation for the movie. In love with it so far, and the trailer for the film is amazing.Looking forward to seeing the adaptation of 'The Handmaid's Tale'. Such an inc..."
I have yet to read IT but I saw what I believe was the original when I was younger (only know of one other version before this new one coming out). I didn't like it all that much. I think the only book to movies I liked from King was Christine and Carrie (original was best, but I liked them both...Well, the two I know of). I wasn't wild about pet cemetery or cujo. His books are so long and intimidating to me that I haven't read any. I don't know why anymore though, I've read books over 500, 600 & 700 pages now. But the ones I've tried I couldn't get into. Maybe one day. :-)
I'm ready for my sons to see Captain underpants! They loved those books. They are in their teens and early 20s now, but for nostalgia reasons, we might see it. Diary of a Wimpy Kid too. :)
Estrella wrote: "Where's 
"Came out in January or March...I am getting a couple different dates They are talking about movies due out this month and beyond. :-)
Bridget wrote: "Estrella wrote: "Where's "Came out in January for the Sundance film festival I think... March 3 for " everyone else". They are talking about movies due out this month and beyond. :-)"
Not looking forward to see The Dark Tower. As the Gunslinger is not what I thought should be. Disappointed.
Nilton wrote: "The Nightindale, by Kristin Hannah. So far just a director has been selected."I loved that book! I hope the movie gets it right.
Sai Ram wrote: "Confess by Colleen hoover❤❤"It's available to watch on go90 now. :)
I can't wait for My Cousin Rachel and Zookeepers wife but now that I've read this list, I want to see them all!!
Ellen wrote: "Nilton wrote: "The Nightindale, by Kristin Hannah. So far just a director has been selected."I loved that book! I hope the movie gets it right."
They never do.
I'm looking forward to Handmaid's Tale and American Gods. Oh, and My Cousin Rachel - hoping for sinister.Also hoping for Man in the High Castle season 3!
I have my fingers crossed that justice will be done to THE DARK TOWER! It is truly a very great book. A lot of times Kings's novels do not transition well to movie or tv screens.
Daisy wrote: "Personally, I can't wait until 2018 for Stargirl. :)"it's being made into a movie?!
Gardean wrote: "Everything, Everything"My Cousin Rachel and Murder In the Orient Express!!
Penny wrote: "I'm going to be interested to see how the tv series of 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood pans out (if we ever get to see it in New Zealand). I wasn't a fan of the movie adaptation in the lat..."Me too,I loved 'Anne' but I identified more with Emily.
Francesca wrote: "Meg wrote: "why would you make the link to imdb and not the book on goodreads??!!"Thank you! I thought the same thing. Or at least have a link to both."
The Picture is the link to the book and the title is the link to the movie!! I just figured that out an thought the same thing!:)
Looking forward to "It" but not the Wimpy Kid Movie #notmyrodrick
Kristen wrote: "The Picture is the link to the book and the title is the link to the movie!! I just figured that out an thought the same thing!:) "AH! That makes sense. Thank you!
I better get started on reading Mind Hunter, The Mountain Between Us and reread Murder on the Orient Express.
Think you might have missed one of my favourite books that is coming to the big screen soon, "The Sense of an Ending" by Julian Barnes??
Looking forward to"Murder On the Orient Express.
Isn't there an adaption of Fall on Your Knees coming out soon too?
