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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 …

If It Bleeds

Stephen King’s If it Bleeds is a collection of four novellas that was released in April 2020. I’ve been getting really into watching Stephen King adaptations now that I’m spending all my time sheltered-at-home, so it’s turning me into more and more of a Stephen King fan. Not all of his stuff is to my …

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 …

All Adults Here TV Series: What We Know

Emma Straub’s newest novel, All Adults Here, has been optioned for a film adaptation. For all the details, here’s what we know about the All Adults Here limited series that’s in the works: What’s it about? What’s the plot? From Deadline: “All Adults Here follows the beautiful messiness of being a family—aging parents, adult siblings, …