booksFriday, August 21, 2026
Today's book news is largely about books becoming other things. Two major TV adaptations dropped first looks, a LitRPG series found its showrunners, and a 1952 novel got a new Netflix life and a new crown. It's a day for stories about stories.
The biggest stories today are about books making the leap to television, with a few new looks and some key casting updates.
BritBox released the first image of Edward Bluemel as a sleeker, broodier Hercule Poirot. The series promises a more intimate psychological study than previous takes on the detective.
The Peacock adaptation of the LitRPG series 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' has found its co-showrunners in Chris Yost and Eric Heisserer. The straight-to-series order from June is now moving forward with a clear creative team.
A 1952 novel, now a Netflix series, has been ranked the best American novel of the last 100 years. The piece doesn't name the book, but the combination of a recent adaptation and a top ranking is a strong signal for a new wave of interest.
A couple of pieces offer a deeper look at the writers behind the work, from a legendary TV writer to a bestselling YA author.
Merrill Markoe, the original head writer for David Letterman, wrote a guest column about how the HBO show 'Hacks' accurately depicts the realities of late-night writing rooms. It's a rare first-person account from a legendary figure in comedy.
Alex Aster, author of the 'Lightlark' series, is launching 'Barbie Dreamscape,' the first YA book series based on the Barbie IP. Mattel gave her significant creative freedom, which is an interesting approach to expanding the brand.
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'Dungeon Crawler Carl' TV Series Sets Eric Heisserer as Co-Showrunnervariety.com
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BritBox has released the first look at actor Edward Bluemel in his role as Hercule Poirot for a new adaptation of Agatha Christie's legendary sleuth. The release marks the beginning of a new series featuring the iconic detective, with images showcasing Bluemel in character.
Untangling the Proof Natalie Portman Inspired Rachel Cusk's Life of Mwww.eonline.com
It's a lead part that Natalie Portman never auditioned for. And yet, any reader flipping through all 192 pages of author Rachel Cusk's forthcoming Life of M would emerge from the metaphorical...
How ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ Embraced Its Dated Source Material to Deliver a Humble Yet Epic Adaptationwww.hollywoodreporter.com
Director Ben Gregor and writer Simon Barnaby talk navigating cultural nostalgia while modernizing Enid Blyton’s beloved British children's books, building their “Blytopia,” and the potential for sequels with Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy.
Alice Roberts: ‘By the time I’d finished Richard Dawkins I’d left faith behind’www.theguardian.com
The TV presenter and author on the evolutionary biologists who inspired her, the genius of George Eliot – and fun with Frog and Toad My earliest reading memory The first books I remember were from The Village with Three Corners series Sheila K McCullagh. I loved the – literally –
Book Brahma lit fest 2026 opens with conversation on linguistic hegemonywww.deccanherald.com
Book Brahma lit fest 2026 opens with conversation on linguistic hegemony
Video Preview - Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Art of the Gamewww.artbookcollector.com
A preview of Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Art of the Game is now on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel. Check out the book of retro art before adding it to your shelf!
Half Price Books opens temporary store to serve South Austin shoppersaustin.culturemap.com
While Half Price Books works on permanently replacing its South Lamar location, a new location will temporarily keep book buyers busy. The temporary location will open Saturday, August 22, at 3005 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. D-113. Not much will change in shoppers' routines, since the t
Oscar Winner Goldie Hawn Announces New Book for Kidsparade.com
The beloved Hollywood star is returning to a project inspired by work that has been close to her heart for years.
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