Books to Read Before They Hit the Big Screen in 2025

If you've ever been caught in a debate of "was the book better than the movie," then you'll know just how divisive the answer can be. But there's only one way to find out! This year, stay ahead of the curve and read the books that have been announced as upcoming films and TV series so you can answer the question for yourself.

The Top Book-to-Screen Adaptations in 2025

There were plenty of new book-based arrivals in 2024. Wondering what’s slated for 2025? Good news: it's a big year for highly anticipated adaptions! Pick up a few of these titles at Novel, lose yourself in the pages, and join the other fans as they eagerly await the movie release dates:

Get a Taste for Sci-Fi with Mickey7 by Edward Ashton

Fans of Robert Pattinson and award-winning director Bong Joon-ho are counting down the days until Mickey17, inspired by Edward Ashton's Mickey7, hits the theaters on March 7th. When Mickey Barnes, an "Expendable" worker living with a crew on a remote ice planet, dies during a dangerous mission, a new iteration regenerates with most of his memories intact. But when Mickey7 goes missing on a routine scouting operation, he's presumed dead, and a new clone, Mickey8, takes his place. There's just one problem—Mickey7 is still very much alive, and there can only be one Expendable.  

Find Thrills in Every Page of The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

The Housemaid has taken BookTok by storm—and we can see why! When recent parolee Millie accepts an offer to work as a housemaid and live-in nanny for Nina and Andrew Winchester, it seems like a dream job. But as tensions between her and Nina become unbearable, the family's secrets come to light, and her own past comes back to haunt her, Millie will have to figure out exactly what she's willing to do to live the life she wants. The major motion picture, out December 25th, stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried and is the first of Freida McFadden's books to be adapted for the screen.

Don't Miss The Housemaid Sequels

The next time you’re attending a Novel event, remember to continue following Millie's story by buying the official sequels (and the short story):

• The Housemaid's Secret
• The Housemaid's Wedding
• The Housemaid is Watching

Discover the Secrets Kept in The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

Lovers of whodunit stories can't stop talking about The Woman in Cabin 10, so you better read it to avoid spoilers before the movie comes out on Netflix this fall! Travel magazine writer Lo Blacklock has been given the dreamiest assignment yet—one week sailing the North Sea on a luxury cruise, the Aurora, surrounded by elite guests. At first, the work trip is perfect, but as the week goes on and a storm brews, Lo swears she sees a woman being thrown overboard. The only problem? All the passengers are accounted for. With thrilling twists and a claustrophobic yet beautiful setting, we can't wait to watch Keira Knightley bring this page-turner to life.  

Enjoy the Contemporary Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe

When Margo Millet enrolled at her local junior college in an effort to make it on her own, she never thought she'd start a short-lived affair with her English professor—much less end up pregnant. But now, at twenty, Margo is a single mother, unemployed, and about to be evicted, and she needs cash ASAP. Then, a brilliant plan forms: she'll start an OnlyFans using some of her previously estranged father/now live-in-nanny Jinx's advice from his ex-career as a professional wrestler, like creating a compelling character that your audience will fall in love with. Before she knows it, she's a huge success—but will this solve everything or cause it all to crash and burn? Margo's Got Money Troubles is one of Rachel's personal favorites from 2024 and will be premiering on AppleTV+ as a series sometime this year.  

Dive Into the Wellness Industry with The Woman Who Fooled the World by Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano

After she convinced the world that she healed from terminal brain cancer with nothing but a healthy diet, Australian influencer Belle Gibson was called many things: guru, inspiration, hero, and entrepreneur, to name a few. There was just one problem—she never had cancer. In less than 18 months, she faced international book deals, a top-selling app, and 200,000 followers around the globe. Written by the two journalists who uncovered the details of her many lies, The Woman Who Fooled the World explores the scandal from start to finish while exploring the flourishing yet faulty wellness industry. A narrative series based on the book called Apple Cider Vinegar just hit Netflix this February—and we can’t wait to watch!

Fall in Love All Over Again with Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding

This year, celebrate Valentine's Day with one of our favorite rom-com leading ladies in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, out February 14th. In the fourth installment in this hilarious and heartwarming series, we catch up with Bridget Jones fourteen years after landing the Mark Darcy. Even with the new challenges of single parenting, online dating, and struggling with dress sizes, she is the same endearing hot mess we know and love—now with 752 Twitter followers to embarrass herself in front of. As she navigates head lice, school-picnic politics, and cross-generational sex, she may find love (with a much younger man!) in the process.

Don't Miss These Book-to-Movie Adaptions For the Kids

Reward your kid for reading and listening to audiobooks by taking them to the theater to see the new children-friendly adaptations! Contact us to make sure we have these titles in stock, add these release dates to your calendar, and grab your popcorn:

• A Bear Called Paddington written by Michael Bond and illustrated by Peggy Fortnum (the third in the film series, Paddington in Peru, out February 14th)
• Dog Man by Dav Pilkey (released on January 31st)
• The Twits by Roald Dahl (coming to Netflix sometime in 2025)

If there's one thing we love to hear, it's that our favorite novels across all genres are being brought to life on the big screen. For those of you who haven't read these exciting titles yet, now's your chance! Add these books to your reading list, order them online or shop in person, and start counting down the days until you can enjoy them at the movie theater or from the comfort of your home.