Top Books to Read Before They Become Movies in 2023

The BookTok to Hollywood pipeline is buzzing with excitement as more and more books are being adapted into hit films and shows. From the thrilling His & Hers by Alice Feeney to the heartwarming People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry, the book-to-screen adaptations are taking over. Classics like Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials and George RR Martin’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms are also getting new life on the big and small screens.

If you’re the kind of person who likes to read the book before watching the adaptation, you’re in luck! There’s a ton of source material to dive into in the coming months. Here are a few upcoming adaptations to keep an eye on:

– **The Beauty** by Jeremy Haun and Jason A Hurley (Disney+, 21 January): This comic book delves into a story where beauty comes at a deadly cost. With a star-studded cast including Evan Peters and plenty of celebrity cameos, this one is sure to be a hit.

– **H Is for Hawk** by Helen Macdonald (in cinemas on 23 January): This moving memoir about training a goshawk while grieving her father is set to hit the big screen, starring Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson.

– **Broken** by Don Winslow (in cinemas on 13 February): This thrilling novella about a jewel heist comes to life with Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo leading the cast.

– **Wuthering Heights** by Emily Brontë (in cinemas on 14 February): This gothic tale is making its return to cinemas, promising an intriguing adaptation with Emerald Fennell at the helm.

– **Frankenstein** by Mary Shelley (in cinemas on 6 March): Maggie Gyllenhaal’s take on this classic horror story focuses on the monster’s bride, with Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley in starring roles.

– **Postmortem** by Patricia Cornwell (Prime Video, 11 March): Nicole Kidman takes on the role of Kay Scarpetta in this adaptation of Patricia Cornwell’s popular crime series.

With so many exciting adaptations on the horizon, there’s no shortage of books to read before they hit the screens. Dive into these stories and get ready to compare the book to the adaptation when the time comes.