If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times—the book was better! There's nothing like debating the differences between a favorite book and its translation to the screen. But if you don't know your beloved series is coming out as a movie or that the fun-looking preview you saw was adapted from a book, how can you join the debate? The Library is here to the rescue! Here, we will be exploring the movie adaptations soon to hit screens big and small, and give you the chance to read before you view.
Coming This May
Forever by Judy Blume
Forever by Judy Blume, one of the most frequently banned books in the United States, is an honest and sensitive portrayal of two high school seniors deciding to be physically intimate. From the first meeting through their courtship, Michael and Katherine are certain their love is forever. But can their relationship survive a summer apart? Starring Xavier Mills and Lovie Simone, the television series adaptation of this iconic novel will premiere on Netflix on May 8, 2025.
Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare
When teenage Quinn Maybrook and her father move to a small town for a fresh start, they unwittingly find themselves in a fight for their lives. Frendo, an old, creepy clown mascot, has come to life, intent on ridding the town of its rebellious teens. Can Quinn survive the massacre? Starring Katie Douglas and Carson MacCormac, the film adaptation of Adam Cesare's Clown in a Cornfield will premiere in theaters on May 9, 2025.