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    14 Books To Read Before Their On-Screen Adaptations Come Out

    How else will we say "books are better!"

    Md Aqib Khan
    by Md Aqib Khan

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar by Maurice Leblanc - ₹250

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    Meet the suave and charming Arsène Lupin, one of the greatest burglars in the world and join this gentleman thief, who is also the inspiration behind the thrilling Netflix series Lupin, on a remarkable tale of romance, mystery and adventure!

    Get the paperback here.

    2. Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss & Love by Matthew Logelin - ₹1,353

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    In this memoir – coming to Netflix as Fatherhood in June starring Kevin Hart – Matthew Logelin writes the deeply moving story of the first year of his life as a single father to his daughter, after the death of his wife. This heartfelt story about community and relationships will make you smile and tear up at the same time!

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    3. Dune by Frank Herbert - ₹362

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    Dune is a story of power and passion set in space. Considered as one of the greatest science fiction novels ever written, it is also one of the most anticipated adaptions of the year. The stellar cast of the Netflix film includes big names like Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Jason Mamoa, Oscar Issac, and more.

    Get the paperback here.

    4. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah - ₹322

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    The Nightingale is a historical fiction centred around two sisters, Isabelle and Vianne, who will be played by real-life sisters Elle and Dakota Fanning in the December release. Set in a war-torn France during World War II, the book highlights the rarely told story of what it was like to be a woman during the war.

    Get the paperback here.

    5. House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden - ₹1,173

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    The gripping story of the Gucci empire is one that involves fashion, passion, power struggles, legal battles, and a high profile murder. This beautifully written, thoroughly researched, and widely acclaimed book will be brought to life by Adam Driver and Lady Gaga as the contemptuous couple.

    Get the paperback here.

    6. Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty - ₹250

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    Nine Strangers visit Tranquillum House – an exclusive health resort in a remote part of Australia – only to discover something deeply wrong behind the beautiful exterior. Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Luke Evans, and Samara Weaving will be playing some of the 'nine perfect strangers' in its upcoming Hulu adaptation.

    Get the paperback here.

    7. The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat in Medieval France by Eric Jager - ₹964

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    This gripping tale is set in the midst of the devastating Hundred Years’ War between France and England. The Last Duel narrates the history of the last official 'Trial By Combat' in France and how two knights whose long boiling feud ended in this event. It is soon to be directed by Ridley Scott starring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jodie Comer, and Adam Driver.

    Get the paperback here.

    8. Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith - ₹828

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    This erotic thriller revolves around the estranged marriage of Melinda and Vic Van Allen. Vic becomes the prime suspect when one of Melinda's lovers wounds up dead. Grab this book before the likes of Ana de Armas, Ben Affleck, Jacob Elordi and Finn Wittrock bring these characters to life this August.

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    9. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Bernard O'Donoghue - ₹450

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    Transport yourself back in time and enjoy this Arthurian tale as the headstrong nephew of King Arthur himself, Sir Gawain, embarks on a quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight. The movie adaptation will hit screens on July 30th starring our favourite desi boy, Dev Patel.

    Get the paperback here.

    10. A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig - ₹359

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    It's never too early to shop for Christmas so get this charming and wonderful book on the tale of the origin of Christmas ahead of its on-screen release in December starring Maggie Smith.

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    11. Fear Street The Beginning: The New Girl; The Surprise Party; The Overnight; Missing by R.L. Stine - ₹880

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    The beloved inventor of teen horror, R.L. Stine, set Fear Street in the early 90s, where a group of teenagers uncover – then run from – the occult history of their Ohio hometown. The Netflix adaptation is slated to come out in July as a trilogy.

    Get the paperback here.

    12. The Last Letter from Your Lover by Jojo Moyes - ₹1,695

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    This 2008 romance novel turned into a Netflix movie coming this July, is about the uncovering of a forbidden love affair in the 1960s by an ambitious present-day journalist who discovers evidence of it 40 years later and is consumed with finding out how it ended.

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    13. Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan - ₹407

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    Anatomy of a Scandal is a novel about a public scandal involving James, a barrister in England accused of sexual assault; his wife Sofie, who believes he's innocent; and the prosecutor Kate, who is convinced of his guilt. Sienna Miller, Rupert Friend, and Michelle Dockery will appear in the upcoming adaptation of the novel into an anthology series.

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    14. Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates - ₹1,440

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    Did you know Marilyn Monroe's real name was Norma Jeane Baker? Years after her passing, she still remains an anchor of pop culture obsession. But behind the glitzy image, who was Monroe really? In her novel, Joyce Carol Oates paints an intimate picture of Monroe's life as she answers that very question. Ana De Armas will be playing the eponymous 'Blonde' in this soon to release biographical drama of the same name.

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