Books to Read Before They Hit Your Screen

If you’re the type who proudly says “the book was better,” it’s time to get a head start. These beloved reads are about to make their way from page to screen in 2026—and trust us, you’ll want to say you read them first.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Step into Old Hollywood glamour with this dazzling tale of ambition, love, and reinvention. When reclusive movie icon Evelyn Hugo chooses an unknown journalist to tell her life story, secrets unravel—and hearts break. The upcoming adaptation promises all the drama, decadence, and heartbreak of the novel we couldn’t put down.

The Night Circus

by Erin Morgenstern

A love story wrapped in mystery and magic, The Night Circus transports readers to a whimsical world where two young illusionists are bound in a high-stakes competition. As the circus unfolds in breathtaking visual splendor, we can’t wait to see how this dreamlike world translates to television. Expect spellbinding sets, stunning costumes, and pure cinematic fantasy.

Lessons in Chemistry (Season 2 Confirmed)

by Bonnie Garmus

Elizabeth Zott is back. After charming Apple TV+ audiences in Season 1, the brilliant chemist turned cooking-show host will return for another round of smart, heartfelt storytelling. If you haven’t read the novel yet, this is your cue—it’s witty, feminist, and refreshingly original.

Read them now, discuss them later—and enjoy that smug satisfaction when everyone else is just discovering them.