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10 Best Sci-Fi Books That Still Deserve a Movie

Dune proved that fans are as excited about sci-fi adaptations as ever before, but several iconic books still haven't reached the silver screen.

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Stephen King: 15 Scariest Stephen King Novels Ever, Ranked

While many of them have been adapted to film and television, the scariest Stephen King books still stand on their own.

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10 Historical Fiction Books That Still Deserve a TV Adaptation

Historical fiction novels serve as a perfect way to blend unique stories into real events. But some have yet to get a proper adaptation.

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10 Saddest Moments in the Percy Jackson Book Series, Ranked

Throughout the Percy Jackson novels, there are a handful of moments that are sure to bring a tear to readers' eyes.

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10 Historical Romances To Read If You Love Bridgerton

There are many other authors of historical romance whose books would appeal to fans of the Bridgerton TV show.

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10 Book Series That Would Make Great Video Games

Video games and books have more in common than some might think, and there's a wealth of book series out there just begging to be made into games.

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The Long History of Books Influencing Video Games

The fusion of literature and gaming crafts rich narratives, offering players immersive experiences and a fresh perspective on beloved stories.

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15 Darkest Storylines In Harry Potter

From character backstories, to Voldemort's return, Harry Potter is filled with as much darkness as light. 

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10 Things About Lord Of The Rings Elves Only Book-Readers Know

The Lord of the Rings elves have a much deeper history than the films can cover.

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10 YA Series That Need Adaptations Before The Harry Potter Reboot

There are plenty of other YA series, like The Raven Cycle and Vampirates, that deserve TV adaptations before Harry Potter receives its HBO reboot.

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She Drives Me Crazy Should Get a Shot at a Rom-Com Adaptation

Kelly Quindlen's queer YA romance She Drives Me Crazy throws a basketball player and cheerleader into a film-worthy fake dating scenario.

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15 Harsh Realities Of Re-Reading The Twilight Saga

From redeemed elements to plots more problematic than ever, re-reading The Twilight Saga offers some interesting insights about the popular series.

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10 Mistakes Movies Always Make In Adapting Books

When turning a book into a movie, filmmakers tend to make the same egregious errors.

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10 Most Misunderstood Harry Potter Characters

Harry Potter is filled with complex characters who are more than meets the eye.

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10 Best Books Getting Movie Adaptations In 2023

Classic books like The Color Purple and Salem's Lot aren't the only book-to-movie adaptations that book lovers can expect in 2023.

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10 TV Characters Better Than Their Book Counterparts

From Olenna Tyrell from Game Of Thrones to Jack Reacher from Reacher, a number of TV characters are much better than their book counterparts.

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A Record Number of Library Book Censorship Demands Were Made in 2022

The American Library Association saw a record number of demands to censor library books and materials in 2022 compared to previous years.

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10 Book Series That Would Make Great Netflix Shows

Some book series would be perfect candidates for a new Netflix series.

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10 Classic Works Of Literature That Deserve Modern TV Adaptations

There are many works of classic literature, from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to George Orwell's 1984, that have the potential to be hit TV shows.

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10 Popular Fantasy Novels That Would Make Great TV Series

Successful adaptations of best-selling fantasy novels, like Game of Thrones, have paved the way for other popular novels to be great TV series.

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