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One of Us Is Lying NBC Series: What We Know

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus is getting adapted into an episodic TV show. Here’s what we know about the One of Us Is Lying series so far: What’s it about? What’s the plot? One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus is a YA mystery-thriller novel. It’s about five high …

HBO’s Lovecraft Country: the Book vs. the Show

HBO’s Lovecraft Country is a 10-episode series that’s running from August 16, 2020 to October 18. It’s based off of Matt Ruff’s 2016 novel of the same name, which tells a series of inter-related Lovecraftian short stories set in 1950’s Jim Crow America. The basic idea of the book is to subvert typical Lovecraftian-type stories …

Nine Perfect Strangers Hulu Series: What We Know

What’s it about? Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty is about nine people who gather at the Tranquillum House Resort for a 10-day wellness retreat. The resort is run by a former businesswoman named Masha. While these strangers get to know each other and grapple with each of their personal issues, they come to find …

The Immortalists TV Series: What We Know

The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin was optioned for a TV series adaptation well before the book’s publication. Here’s what we know so far about a potential film adaptation of The Immortalists: What’s it about? What’s the plot? From Deadline: “The Immortalists is a family love story spanning five decades, centering on four siblings who, as …

Firefly Lane Netflix Series: What We Know

Firefly Lane by Kristen Hannah has been ordered by Netflix to be adapted into a 10-episode series. Here’s what we know: What’s it about? What’s the plot? Firefly Lane is a coming-of-age story about two best friends, Kate and Tully, and their friendship over the course of 30 years. It was released in February 2008. …