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The Age of Miracles TV Series: What We Know

The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker has had potential adaptations in the works since it came out, though the projects seem to have stalled. Here’s what we know about any potential adaptations so far: What’s it about? What’s the plot? The Age of Miracles is a thoughtful and intimate apocalyptic novel. The world …

House of Leaves Movie: What We Know

Mark Danielewski’s House of Leaves is one of those books where everyone would love to see a movie (or perhaps a limited series) adaptation of it, but anyone who has read the book probably also recognizes it would be incredibly difficult to get it right. Author Mark Danielewski has indicated that an adaptation is unlikely. …

2020 Booker Prize Longlist Announced

The 2020 Booker Prize Longlist was announced yesterday. It consists of 13 novels, which they affectionately refer to as the “Booker’s Dozen” (ha ha). As a reminder, the Booker Prize is awarded for the best original novel, written in the English language, and published in the UK and Ireland. To be honest, I’m not thrilled …

Sex and Vanity Movie: What We Know

Kevin Kwan’s Sex and Vanity has been picked up for a potential movie adaptation — not surprising considering the success of Crazy Rich Asians movie. Here’s what the know about a potential Sex and Vanity film adaptation so far: What’s it about? What’s the plot? Kevin Kwan (known for Crazy Rich Asians) has described Sex …

Ask Again, Yes Movie: What We Know

The film and TV rights to family drama Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane have been acquired. Here’s what we know about a potential Ask Again, Yes movie or TV adaptation so far: What’s it about? What’s the plot? Ask Again, Yes is an intimate drama about two families and a violent incident that …