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The Giver of Stars Movie: What We Know

The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes is being released soon, but there’s already a movie adaptation in the works. Here’s what we know: What’s it about? What’s the plot? Set during the Great Depression, The Giver of Stars is about five women who become the Horseback Librarians of Kentucky. These Horseback Librarians operate as …

Best New Books to Read in October 2019

Well, my reading list is already overflowing from new books being released this month, but let’s check in on what’s to come in October! I wasn’t terribly impressed by Me Before You by Jojo Moyes, but it sounds like the premise of her upcoming release, The Giver of Stars, may be more up my alley, …

Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo TV Series: What We Know

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid has a limited series adaptation in the works. Here’s what we know: What’s it about? What’s the plot? The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is about a woman who was once a famous Hollywood starlet who gives a final interview to a journalist and reveals …

Americanah HBO Max Series: What We Know

For those wondering about the long-awaited Americanah movie adaptation, a limited series adaptation of Americanah on HBO max has been ordered. Here’s what we know: What’s it about? What’s the plot? Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is about two young Nigerians, Ifemelu and Obinze, who meet as teenagers and fall in love. Ifemelu immigrates to …

The Great Believers TV Series: What We Know

The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai may be getting a film adaptation into a TV series. Here’s what we know about the project: What’s it about? What’s the plot? The Great Believers is about a mother who is searching for her estranged daughter amid the backdrop of the AIDS crisis. It’s tells a story about …