14 Books to Read Before You Watch the TV Adaptation

Is the book always better than the movie? Read these titles then watch the show to judge for yourself!

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Conversations with Friends
Anatomy of a Scandal
The Essex Serpent
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Conversations with Friends

Conversations with Friends

Likewise said Streaming on Hulu on 5/15

3.7
Anatomy of a Scandal

Anatomy of a Scandal

Likewise said Streaming on Netflix on 4/15

3.6
The Essex Serpent

The Essex Serpent

Likewise said Streaming on Apple TV+ on 5/13

3.6
Slow Horses

Slow Horses

Likewise said Streaming on Apple TV+ on 3/31

4
The Shining Girls

The Shining Girls

Likewise said Streaming on Apple TV+ on 4/29

3.4
The Staircase: The Murder of Kathleen Peterson

The Staircase: The Murder of Kathleen Peterson

Likewise said Streaming on HBO Max on 5/5

3.2
The Time Traveler's Wife

The Time Traveler's Wife

Likewise said Streaming on HBO Max on 5/15

4.2
Under the Banner of Heaven

Under the Banner of Heaven

Likewise said Streaming on Hulu on 4/28

4.1
Lonely Boy

Lonely Boy

Likewise said Streaming on Hulu on 5/31

4
This is Going to Hurt

This is Going to Hurt

Likewise said Streaming on AMC+ on 6/2

4.6
Ms. Marvel

Ms. Marvel

Likewise said Streaming on Disney+ on 6/8

4.2
The Dark Wind

The Dark Wind

Likewise said Streaming on AMC+ on 6/12

3.9
The Summer I Turned Pretty

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Likewise said Streaming on Prime Video on 6/17

3.7
The Terminal List

The Terminal List

Likewise said Streaming on Prime Video on 7/1

4.4

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