26 Books Everyone Should Read Before They Become TV Shows

Hollywood has long looked to books for movie inspiration, but more than ever before, books are now inspiring your favorite TV shows, too. Last year, books and graphic novels like Watchmen, Shrill, and The Witcher became some of the year's most talked-about shows, and 2020's lineup of book-to-TV adaptations is looking even more robust. From the pulp horror of Lovecraft Country to the romantic historical drama series Bridgerton, books across every genre are heading for the small screen — and if you want to keep up with all of the adaptations coming your way, then consider this your reading list for the year.