From bestselling novels to highly anticipated tv adaptations, many stories have been taken from the page to the small screen.
Whether they are new shows or returning fan favourites, here are some of the series that are based on books:
The Shards
Bret Easton Ellis’ horror novel has made its way to the small screen in a new TV adaptation from Ryan Murphy.
The series stars Homer Gere, Kaia Gerber, Graham Campbell, Igby Rigney, Evan Rachel Wood, Hayes Warner, Wes Bentley and more, and premiered August 5.
Set in 1981, The Shards centers on aspiring writer Bret and his wealthy circle of friends at an elite Los Angeles prep school.
But their carefree, privileged world begins to crumble as a serial killer embarks on a reign of terror.
Dark Matter
Apple TV+’s Dark Matter brings Blake Crouch’s bestselling 2016 sci-fi novel to the screen, with the author taking on multiple roles behind the adaptation as creator, showrunner and executive producer.
Dark Matter explores the idea of the “road not taken,” delving into the multiversal consequences that can emerge from the choices we make throughout our lives.
The first season debuted back in 2024, with the second season releasing 2 years late on August 28, 2028.
My Life With the Walter Boys
While My Life With the Walter Boys began as Ali Novak’s novel, the TV adaptation has charted its own course.
The author released the sequel My Return to the Walter Boys in 2025, but its storyline differs from the direction taken by the series.
Fans got another chapter of My Life With the Walter Boys when Season 3 arrived on the streamer August 6, with Ali announcing a third novel in the universe just ahead of the premiere.
The story is also set to continue on screen, with Season 4 now in production.
Jackie Howard’s carefully planned life changes forever after a devastating car accident claims her parents and older sister.
Suddenly, the disciplined 16-year-old Manhattan native must leave everything she knows behind.
The hit series stars Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde, Asby Gentry, and more.
The hit series is set to return for season 2.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
As Isabel “Belly” Conklin turns 16, her annual summer at Cousins Beach takes on a whole new meaning, bringing unexpected love triangle, heartbreak and a newfound sense of growing up.
It stars Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Rain Spencer, Sean Kaufman, and more.
The Summer I Turned Pretty is based on Jenny Han’s bestselling young adult novel trilogy of the same name.
After three hit seasons on Prime Video, the series is now set to continue its story with an upcoming movie.
Every Year After
Prime Video’s Every Year After brings Carley Fortune’s bestselling 2022 debut novel, Every Summer After, to the screen, adapting its emotional story of young love and second chances.
It stars Matt Cornett, Sadie Soverall, Michael Bradway, Abigail Cowen and more.
It came out on the streamer on June 10.
Big Little Lies
Before becoming an acclaimed HBO series, Big Little Lies began as Liane Moriarty’s bestselling 2014 novel, which introduced the secrets and scandals at the heart of the story.
The first season dropped back in 2017 and the second season followed 2 years later, coming out it 2019.
It is packed with a star studded cast including Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Meryl Streep, Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz, Adam Scott and more.