Most anticipated books to screen adaptions in 2023

There are so many great books that are being adapted into films and TV shows which will be released this year and I’m very excited. I’ve listed some below.

Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Blurb:

Everybody knows Daisy Jones and the Six. From the moment Daisy walked barefoot on to the stage at the Whisky, she and the band were a sensation.
Their sound defined an era. Their albums were on every turntable. They played sold-out arenas from coast to coast.
Then, on 12 July 1979, it all came crashing down.
They were lovers, friends, brothers. But they were also rivals.
This is the story of their legendary rise and irrevocable fall. A story of ambition, desire, heartbreak and music.
Everyone was there. Everyone remembers it differently. Nobody knew why they split. Until now…

My thoughts:

Daisy Jones and The Six is my favourite Taylor Jenkins Reid book. The way it’s written entirely in interview format is unique and kept me entertained throughout. I felt like the band was real after finishing it. This is the adaption I am most excited for because when I read the book I never anticipated getting to listen to the music in real life. This mini series on Amazon Prime is set to be released on March 3.

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A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Blurb:

Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He isn’t as young as he used to be. He drives a Saab. He points at people he doesn’t like the look of. He is described by those around his as ‘the neighbour from hell’. Every morning he makes his inspection rounds of the local streets. He moves bicycles and checks the contents of recycling bins, even though it’s been years since he was fired as Chairman of the Residents’ Association in a vicious ‘coup d’état’.

But behind the surly pedant there is a story, and a sadness. And when on a November morning his new (foreign) neighbours in the terraced house opposite accidentally flatten Ove’s letterbox, it sets off a comical and heart-warming tale of unexpected friendship which will change one man – and one community – from their very foundations. Quirky and bittersweet, heart-breaking yet outrageously funny, A Man Called Ove is a life-affirming fable for our times.

My thoughts:

In the adaption, they’ve changed the title to A Man Called Otto but it’s essentially the same plot. I adored this book. The writing style was funny and the characters were heart-warming. I can picture it working really well on the big screen. It’s currently showing in cinemas and I’m looking forward to seeing it after reading it last month.

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanna Collins

Blurb:

It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the 10th annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to out charm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute.

The odds are against him. He’s been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined – every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute…and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes. 

My thoughts:

I don’t think it gets much better than a Hunger Games movie so to step back into that world is very exciting. I didn’t love this book as much as some people but I didn’t dislike it. I’m intrigued to see it on the big screen in November. I’m tempted to reread it at some point this year to get me even more prepared for the movie release. The official trailer hasn’t been released yet so I’ve attached what has been.

Trailer:

It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han

Blurb:

One girl. Two boys. An impossible decision to make . . .
When something is perfect, you hope it lasts forever. But Isabel’s lazy, long hot summers at her family friends’ beach house are over.
Conrad is the only boy she’s ever loved. But he’s left for college, taking her heart with him. Jeremiah, his gorgeous younger brother, is still Isabel’s best friend – but maybe friendship isn’t enough for him anymore . . .
Isabel just wants everything to stay the same, because change means moving on. But if she stops looking back, could she find a future she never knew she wanted?

My thoughts:

This is the second novel in the trilogy, The Summer I turned Pretty. The first series is available to watch on Amazon Prime and the second instalment is coming sometime this year. A release date hasn’t been announced yet. I loved the first series. I thought it was so well done. They modernised it and changed some aspects of the story but it worked so well. It was my favourite adaption to watch last year. The soundtrack for this show was brilliant too.

Trailer:

The trailer has not been released yet .

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Blurb:

Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing.

But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute take a very unscientific view of equality. Forced to resign, she reluctantly signs on as the host of a cooking show, Supper at Six. But her revolutionary approach to cooking, fuelled by scientific and rational commentary, grabs the attention of a nation.

Soon, a legion of overlooked housewives find themselves daring to change the status quo. One molecule at a time.

My thoughts:

I cannot wait for this movie. If it’s anything like the book I’m sure it will be fantastic. The book was unputdownable and I’m looking forward to seeing Elizabeth Zott and all the other characters come to life in this adaption.

Trailer:

The trailer has not been released yet.

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