13 books you should read before they're turned into movies and TV shows this year
Source: Business Insider ·
Classics and new favorites like "Pride and Prejudice" "Sunrise on the Reaping," and "A Christmas Carol" are set for cinematic releases in 2026.
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Timothée Chalamet stars in "Dune."Warner Bros.Some of the most hyped films of 2026 are based on blockbuster novels.You still have a few weeks to read "Dune Messiah" before "Dune: Part Three."There are a couple of holiday books getting adapted, too.Any booklover knows that news of an adaptation can be complicated: Can we trust the directors, screenwriters, and actors to bring our favorite stories to life?This year's movie slate is filled with books that are near and dear to thousands of readers, including classics that are decades (or centuries) old, like "Pride and Prejudice, "A Christmas Carol," and "Dune Messiah."There are also some new classics set to be adapted this year, including "Klara and the Sun" and "Sunrise on the Reaping."We've compiled a list of 13 must-read books that you should crack open before they're adapted this year.'Whalefall'"Whalefall."MTV BooksRelease date: October 16 in theatersDaniel Kraus published "Whalefall" in 2023. It's a pretty self-contained, if wild,…