Collider recommends seven books to read before their forthcoming television adaptations, arguing that the continuing expansion of streaming services has increased demand for literary source material. The selection spans classic romance, Western romance and horror, offering readers the chance to experience the original stories before the programmes arrive.

– Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen: a novel about marriage, class and women’s restricted roles in historical England; a new television adaptation will be the first straightforward TV version since 1995.
– Flawless (2022) by Elsie Silver: the first Chestnut Springs Western romance, following a disgraced bull rider and his agent’s daughter; Netflix is developing an adaptation, though no release date is confirmed.
– Carrie (1974) by Stephen King: King’s debut horror novel, about an abused teenager who uses telekinetic powers after a cruel prom prank; an FX and MGM miniseries was reported to be becoming a reality in 2026.