Book-to-Movie Adaptations 

If you love both reading and film, Hoopla offers a fantastic selection of books that have been turned into movies with book-to-movie adaptations.  

What Are Adaptations? 

An adaptation is a reimagining of an original source from one medium to another, so a book-to-movie adaptation is a movie that’s based on a book. Often, the author’s original story will be changed in some way before it goes to the screen. For those of us who love to read, it’s a real thrill to see how actors and directors interpret the books we enjoy. 

Read Some Movies! 

Hoopla’s Page-to-Screen Collection is a roundup of some of our favorite books that have been made into movies. Here are some highlights, both audiobooks and eBooks. 

Audiobooks that have been adapted for the screen:

System Collapse (dramatized adaptation) by Martha Wells and read by a full cast: 

Murderbot joins forces with Preservation’s humans and ART’s crew to protect a vulnerable colony from the ruthless Barish-Estranza corporation. But with enemy SecUnits closing in and its own systems malfunctioning, Murderbot must confront its flaws before everyone it cares about is destroyed.

The Summer I Turned Pretty (TV show) by Jenny Han and read by Lola Tung: 

Belly measures her life by summers spent at the beach house with Susannah and her sons, Jeremiah and Conrad. But one unforgettable summer brings love, heartbreak, and change, forcing Belly to see herself—and the boys she’s always loved—in a new light.

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi and read by Bahni Turpin: 

Zélie Adebola embarks on a dangerous quest to restore magic to Orïsha and avenge her mother’s death. Joined by a defiant princess and hunted by a ruthless crown prince, she must battle enemies, spirits, and her own powers in a fight for her people’s survival. From the Legacy of Orïsha series. 

Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare and read by Jesse Vilinsky: 

Quinn Maybrook moves to the small town of Kettle Springs, only to find it divided between bitter adults and rebellious teens. When the town’s creepy clown mascot, Frendo, turns murderous, Quinn must fight to survive a bloody clash between tradition and change. 

Wicked by Gregory Maguire and read by John McDonough: 

Elphaba is born with green skin in a harsh, divided Oz and grows into a brilliant but misunderstood young woman at Shiz University. As she fights to protect the oppressed Animals and resist the Wizard’s tyranny, her choices transform her into the figure the world will one day call the Wicked Witch of the West.

eBooks that have been adapted:

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins: 

In this Hunger Games prequel, the Quarter Quell forces a young Haymitch Abernathy into an arena designed to ensure his defeat. As he battles impossible odds, he discovers a determination to fight not just for survival, but for a legacy that will echo far beyond the Games.

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan: 

In 1985, coal merchant Bill Furlong uncovers a troubling secret at a convent in his small Irish town just before Christmas. His discovery forces him to reckon with his past and the silence of a community dominated by the church in a moving tale of quiet courage and compassion.

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo: 

In this first book of the Six of Crows series, criminal mastermind Kaz Brekker assembles a crew of six outcasts to pull off an impossible heist that could make them all rich. But as they face deadly stakes and clashing loyalties, survival may depend on whether they can trust one another—or avoid killing each other first. 

My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak: 

Perfectionist Jackie Howard’s life is shattered when a tragic accident forces her to leave New York and move in with the boisterous Walter family in Colorado. Surrounded by 12 chaotic brothers, Jackie must learn to let go of her rigid ways, find her place in a new family, and redefine what it means to be “perfect.” 

Yellowface by R. F. Kuang: 

Struggling author June Hayward seizes the chance to steal her friend Athena Liu’s unpublished manuscript after Athena’s sudden death, passing it off as her own. As June’s success grows, she becomes increasingly haunted by Athena’s legacy and the truth she’s desperate to conceal. 

Read the Book and See the Movie! 

Dive into a book-to-film adaptation in Hoopla’s adapted books collection. Once you’ve enjoyed the book, watch the movie or TV show and see how your reading experience compares to the director’s experience! 

*Title availability may vary by library.