If you’re as obsessed with books as we are, then you are going to jump for joy over some of the news that has hit the scene recently. From casting announcements to premiere dates, here’s what you have to look forward to in the book world.

Verity Adaptation Set to Summer 2026

Fans of this twisted and edgy thriller now have a date to put on their calendar for the movie Verity, is set to hit the big screen next summer and has a star-studded cast lined up to play these highly-anticipated roles. Verity follows an up-and-coming author as she navigates an interesting new career opportunity, all while finding romance in an unexpected and potentially dangerous place. This movie is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! Premiering in May of 2026, Verity will include A-listers like  Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett.

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Alexis Soloski’s Here in the Dark Getting a Lionsgate Adaptation

Here In the Dark, by Alexis Soloski, is being adapted by Lionsgate Television as a new TV series. Here In the Dark questions the line between theater performances and real life for ex-actress, and now theater critic, Vivian Parry as she plays detective trying to find her missing interviewer, David Adler. Best selling author, Megan Abott, is serving as a writer and executive producer. No release date has been set but this suspenseful story is sure to keep you guessing!

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We Were Liars Coming to Prime Video

We Were Liars, by E. Lockhart is officially coming to Prime Video this summer! Cadence and her friends plan to spend their summer on a private island but after a horrible accident Cadence has no memory of the summer and worse yet, her friends are dead. Two years later, Cadence returns to the scene of the accident, determined to piece together what really happened. The cast includes Emily Alyn Lind, Shubham Maheshwari, Joseph Zada, Esther McGregor, and more.

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Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You Releasing October 2025

Another Colleen Hoover book is coming to theaters in the fall! Regretting You follows the story of a mother, Morgan, and daughter, Clara, who are grieving the sudden loss of Clara’s father. In the aftermath, they discover a host of secrets that threaten to push their already-strained relationship further apart. This movie will star Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace, Dave Franco, Mason Thames, Willa Fitzgerald, Scott Eastwood, and Clancy Brown.

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The Sicilian Inheritance Adaptation Announced

The Sicilian Inheritance is coming to MGM! This story switches between a woman, Seraphina, living in the early 1900s, and her great-granddaughter, Sara, trying to learn more about her family’s past. During her identity-seeking adventure, Sara learns that Seraphina’s life may not have unfolded the way she had always been told. This mystery is sure to keep you on your toes! If you are a fan of The White Lotus, this is a must-read and soon to be, a must-watch..

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The Whisper Man Set to be Adapted Into a Netflix Movie

Alex North’s hit thriller, The Whisper Man, is coming to Netflix! After suffering the tragic loss of his wife, Tom moves with his son to a new town for a fresh start. They soon discover this town has a disturbing history with a serial killer named The Whisper Man. So when there is another child-abduction, rumors of The Whisper Man returning start to surface. Tom must work to protect his son as he begins to act strangely, all while processing generational trauma and grief. No release date has been set but The Whisper Man will star A-listers such as Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott.

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Deep Cuts Movie to Star Saoirse Ronan and Austin Butler

Deep Cuts is being brought to the big screen by A24! Holly Brickley tells the story of two music-obsessed young adults. Their unlikely meeting connects Percy Marks and Joe Morrow, setting off a long term partnership. They face trials and tribulations as they strive to find their voice as individuals and together. The new movie will star Saoirse Ronan and Austin Butler!

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