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2026 Must-Watch Book to Screen Adaptations
TIL that one of my all-time favorite memoirs, Helen McDonald’s H is for Hawk, heads to the big screen this month (January 23rd). The New York Times rounded up their picks for this year’s most anticipated series and film adaptations. The Wuthering Heights adaptation buzz has been so loud, you likely already know about that Valentine’s Day premiere, but you can also anticipate a new season of hit romance series Bridgerton, a new Agatha Christie mini-series, and an Emily Henry flick. And if you want even more adaptations, The Hollywood Reporter also rounded up some of this year’s big releases. One thing worth pointing out is the dearth of adaptations by BIPOC authors on both lists and produced by the film industry at large (psst, here are four worth checking out). Go forth and pencil in popcorn time or pick up the book first.
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Expect Many More Books From the Love You Forever Author
In bittersweet news, Robert Munsch who wrote unforgettable children’s classics like Love You Forever and The Paper Bag Princess plans to posthumously release 50 of his unpublished books. Munsch, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, wanted to assure readers that they could expect new works from him after his death. The allowances and restrictions beloved authors place on their works while planning for death (and whether or not these wishes are respected) are always a big, somewhat morbid point of interest to readers and the publishing world. For instance, I’ll never forget that Terry Pratchett instructed his estate to destroy his hard drive and the unfinished works stored within by steamroller, and that the deed was done by a vintage vehicle by the name of Lord Jericho.
Catch Up on Eye-Opening Nonfiction
If part of your top-of-the-year reading plan involves catching up on last year’s books, check out NPR’s list of deep-dive nonfiction that might teach you something new. With celebrated works from the likes of Imani Perry and Haley Cohen Gilliland to Sarah Wynn-Williams’ sensational Facebook tell-all (one of the most entertaining books I read last year), it’s worth dwelling on the past for these thought-provoking and educational reads.
Bookish Trend Predictions for 2026
Rioter Arvyn Cerezo asked professionals from the world of books and publishing about their bookish trend predictions for this year and looked back at previous predictions. Industry experts from library systems, self-publishing, and more offered their outlook on a new year in books and reading. Find their insights here.
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