It’s the age-old conundrum—which first, the book or the movie? It appears I’ve managed to read several of these books prior to their release. Which ones have you read first?
Haven’t we all been bombarded with the new movies, Christmas theme or not, out now riding on the heels of the book’s popularity? Lots of promos and book trailers, especially the big-budget Wicked by Gregory Maguire. Have you seen them? This one released in theaters on November 21st starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. (Not one of the books I’ve read this year and not my thing.)
Of course, there is the wildly popular Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, originally released in 2012 (which I also didn’t read, not my thing), and my recent favorite, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, released in 2022. The book was excellent–the movie very good.
Another to watch is The Housemaids (book by Freida McFadden) which will star Sydney Sweeney. Gees, I didn’t read that one either!) The release date for the movie is expected to be December 19, 2025. (I read The Housemaid’s Secret but not The Housemaid, so I’ll be interested in the original.)
I did, however, read several others and the ones listed as coming out soon read like a NY Times or USA Today bestseller list.
And surprise, surprise, another popular book, Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe, starring Elle Fanning has a release date TBA. I had a lot of fun and learned a lot with this book. Elle plays the daughter of a Hooters waitress and former pro-wrestler who’ll make it big on OnlyFans. Now’s your chance to get all the skinny. ;) I’m looking forward to this one. How about you?
Also in development for 2026 and 2027, The Nightingale and The Women by Kristin Hannah. Are you kidding? Read both, but I can’t wait to see The Women on screen! One of my very favorite books ever and was a Goodreads Choice Award Winner for Readers’ Favorite Historical Fiction of 2024 as well as an Editors’ Pick for Best Books of the Year 2024. Powerful, nostalgic, gripping. If you haven’t read it yet (fat chance), you must before the movie comes out.
Just a few others:
The Woman in Cabin 10 – Ruth Ware – released on Netflix starring Keira Knightley (started it–DNF).
The Husbands – Holly Gramazio – release date TBA – starring Juno Temple – FUN book! Recommended. The movie should be fun.
The Running Man – Stephen King – released on November 7 starring Glen Powell (but I don’t read Stephen King).
Of course, there were many more not listed here. How many of the above have you read? Look for audiobooks for these as well. Always a fast, easy way to get caught up on the latest of the books turned movie lists.
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