Are you team books or team TV? While most would say that books are better than their visual adaptations – since they let your imagination bring characters and worlds to life – we’ve got a few picks for you to check out:
A Gentleman in Moscow
After the revolution, Count Rostov is sentenced to house arrest in a grand Moscow hotel. Moved to a small attic room, he’s forbidden to leave – or be shot.
As years pass, he builds a new life inside, forming friendships, mentoring a curious young girl, and finding meaning within the walls he can’t escape.
Fans of elegant period dramas and rich character-driven narratives will love this one.
Where to watch: Paramount+, Prime Video, Apple TV
Lessons in Chemistry
In the 1960s, chemist Elizabeth Zott is overlooked by her male colleagues – except for the brilliant Calvin Evans, who falls in love with her mind.
Years later, as a single mother, Elizabeth unexpectedly becomes the star of a cooking show. Her scientific approach to cooking changes more than just recipes – it challenges everything.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
Set in Botswana, Precious Ramotswe opens the first female-run detective agency in the country.
With her sharp wit and deep sense of justice, she solves cases big and small, while navigating the challenges of life and love in a changing world.
Alexander McCall Smith’s charming series is a must read for fans of Death in Paradise and M.C Beaton’s Agatha Raisin.
Pride and Prejudice
In Regency-era England, Elizabeth Bennet navigates society’s expectations and her family’s drama.
When she meets the aloof Mr. Darcy, sparks fly – leading to a love story filled with wit, misunderstandings, and unexpected revelations.
An oldie, but a goodie. The OG of period dramas, Jane Austin’s beloved Pride & Predjudice has been retold in multiple movie and TV series adaptations. Our personal favorites are the BCC version of Pride & Predjudice and Austinland.
Where to watch: Stan, Prime Video
Rivals
Looking for something spicy and binge-worthy? Jilly Cooper’s Rivals, set in 1980s UK, is packed with glamour, political drama, and opulence. TV exec Lord Tony Baddingham faces off against former Olympian Rupert Campbell-Black over control of a major franchise.
As their rivalry deepens, secrets and scandals emerge, with betrayal and romance around every corner. It’s a fast-paced, thrilling ride through power, loyalty, and ambition.
Where to watch: Disney+
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Belly’s story unfolds over summers filled with friendship, heartbreak, and the complicated kind of love that lingers. As she navigates her feelings for brothers Conrad and Jeremiah, she’s forced to grow up – and choose between who she was, and who she wants to become.
A coming-of-age romance full of sun-soaked nostalgia and emotional depth, The Summer I Turned Pretty series explores first love, family, and the choices that shape us. Now a hit TV adaptation, it’s perfect for fans of romance, self-discovery, and unforgettable summers.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Longmire
Finished Yellowstone and looking for your next gritty, binge-worthy western drama? Longmire, based on Craig Johnson’s novels, has been adapted into a 6 season TV Series which follows the charismatic and unflappable sheriff of Absaroka County – the world-weary yet dedicated lead character of this spellbinding hit series. To close murder cases under open skies, Walt Longmire’s your man.
Jack Reacher
Craving something sharp, suspenseful, and seriously addictive? Reacher, based on Lee Child’s bestselling novels, is your next must-watch. Jack Reacher – ex-military, fiercely intelligent, and built like a tank – rolls into town with no baggage, but always ends up in the middle of someone else’s mess.
What follows? Brutal takedowns, razor-sharp investigations, and justice delivered with precision. Cool under pressure and deadly when pushed, Reacher doesn’t go looking for trouble – but he never walks away from it.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Nine Perfect Strangers
Nine strangers arrive at a remote wellness retreat, each seeking change, healing – or just a break. But as the unorthodox treatments escalate, their stay turns into something far more intense than expected.
Darkly funny and full of twists, Nine Perfect Strangers explores connection, transformation, and what happens when the quest for self-improvement goes too far. Now a hit TV series, it’s perfect for fans of psychological drama and sharp suspense.
Where to watch: Prime Video
A Gentleman in Moscow
After the revolution, Count Rostov is sentenced to house arrest in a grand Moscow hotel. Moved to a small attic room, he’s forbidden to leave – or be shot.
As years pass, he builds a new life inside, forming friendships, mentoring a curious young girl, and finding meaning within the walls he can’t escape.
Fans of elegant period dramas and rich character-driven narratives will love this one.
Where to watch: Paramount+, Prime Video, Apple TV
Lessons in Chemistry
Lessons in Chemistry
In the 1960s, chemist Elizabeth Zott is overlooked by her male colleagues – except for the brilliant Calvin Evans, who falls in love with her mind.
Years later, as a single mother, Elizabeth unexpectedly becomes the star of a cooking show. Her scientific approach to cooking changes more than just recipes – it challenges everything.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
Set in Botswana, Precious Ramotswe opens the first female-run detective agency in the country.
With her sharp wit and deep sense of justice, she solves cases big and small, while navigating the challenges of life and love in a changing world.
Alexander McCall Smith’s charming series is a must read for fans of Death in Paradise and M.C Beaton’s Agatha Raisin.
Pride and Prejudice
In Regency-era England, Elizabeth Bennet navigates society’s expectations and her family’s drama.
When she meets the aloof Mr. Darcy, sparks fly – leading to a love story filled with wit, misunderstandings, and unexpected revelations.
An oldie, but a goodie. The OG of period dramas, Jane Austin’s beloved Pride & Predjudice has been retold in multiple movie and tv series adaptations. Our personal favorites are the BCC version of Pride & Predjudice and Austinland.
Where to watch: Stan, Prime Video
Rivals
Looking for something spicy and binge-worthy? Jilly Cooper’s Rivals, set in 1980s UK, is packed with glamour, political drama, and opulence. TV exec Lord Tony Baddingham faces off against former Olympian Rupert Campbell-Black over control of a major franchise.
As their rivalry deepens, secrets and scandals emerge, with betrayal and romance around every corner. It’s a fast-paced, thrilling ride through power, loyalty, and ambition.
Where to watch: Disney+
We’ll Always Have Summer
Belly’s story unfolds over summers filled with friendship, heartbreak, and the complicated kind of love that lingers. As she navigates her feelings for brothers Conrad and Jeremiah, she’s forced to grow up – and choose between who she was, and who she wants to become.
A coming-of-age romance full of sun-soaked nostalgia and emotional depth, The Summer I Turned Pretty series explores first love, family, and the choices that shape us. Now a hit TV adaptation, it’s perfect for fans of romance, self-discovery, and unforgettable summers.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Longmire
Finished Yellowstone and looking for your next gritty, binge-worthy western drama? Longmire, based on Craig Johnson’s novels, has been adapted into a 6 season TV Series which follows the charismatic and unflappable sheriff of Absaroka County – the world-weary yet dedicated lead character of this spellbinding hit series. To close murder cases under open skies, Walt Longmire’s your man.
Jack Reacher
Craving something sharp, suspenseful, and seriously addictive? Reacher, based on Lee Child’s bestselling novels, is your next must-watch. Jack Reacher – ex-military, fiercely intelligent, and built like a tank – rolls into town with no baggage, but always ends up in the middle of someone else’s mess.
What follows? Brutal takedowns, razor-sharp investigations, and justice delivered with precision. Cool under pressure and deadly when pushed, Reacher doesn’t go looking for trouble – but he never walks away from it.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Nine Perfect Strangers
Nine strangers arrive at a remote wellness retreat, each seeking change, healing – or just a break. But as the unorthodox treatments escalate, their stay turns into something far more intense than expected.
Darkly funny and full of twists, Nine Perfect Strangers explores connection, transformation, and what happens when the quest for self-improvement goes too far. Now a hit TV series, it’s perfect for fans of psychological drama and sharp suspense.
Where to watch: Prime Video
