{"id":77004,"date":"2025-08-17T19:11:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T19:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/77004\/"},"modified":"2025-08-17T19:11:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T19:11:11","slug":"top-10-books-that-should-be-adapted-into-movies-but-havent-been-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/77004\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Books That Should Be Adapted Into Movies But Haven’t Been (Yet)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Listen, I know we’re all getting some book adaptation fatigue. BUT I think it’s more bad book adaptation. So, based on Goodreads reviews, ratings, and overall general recent favorites, I gathered the 10 books that surprisingly have not been adapted (as of yet) despite the potential:<\/p>\n

1.Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter<\/p>\n

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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers<\/p>\n

Avg. rating: 4.3\/5<\/p>\n

Liz is a rom-com-obsessed teenager determined to win her crush over, but as the days go by, the next-door neighbor is becoming more and more attractive.<\/p>\n

Why it should be adapted ASAP: The people yearn for classic ’90s\/2000s rom-coms<\/a>, which is the EXACT feeling this story gives.<\/p>\n

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2.The Wedding People by Alison Espach<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

Henry Holt and Co.<\/p>\n

Avg. rating: 4.1\/5<\/p>\n

Phoebe arrives at a grand hotel with certain plans, but those quickly get derailed when the other hotel guests mistake her for being a part of the wedding that’s taking place.<\/p>\n

Why it should be adapted ASAP: This funny and emotional story explores timely and important themes of mental wellness, without feeling like a mushy and insincere Hallmark movie.<\/p>\n

3.The Measure by Nikki Erlick<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

William Morrow<\/p>\n

Avg. rating: 4.0\/5<\/p>\n

One day, a box arrives at everyone’s doorstop. What’s in the box? A string measuring how long your life is.<\/p>\n

Why it should be adapted ASAP: It explores an interesting topic everyone will face someday \u2014 death and their mortality.<\/p>\n

4.The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

Celadon Books<\/p>\n

Avg. rating: 4.2\/5<\/p>\n

Alicia brutally attacked and murdered her husband. Years later, she hasn’t spoken a single word. Not about the crime. Not about her husband. Not. A. Single. Word. Not until Dr. Theo Faber visits her in the hospital…<\/p>\n

Why it should be adapted ASAP: This viral BookTok read has people divided, but the plot twist still remains unmatched.<\/p>\n

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5.A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini<\/p>\n

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Riverhead Books<\/p>\n

Avg. rating: 4.45\/5<\/p>\n

A heart-wrenching tale of two women in war-torn Afghanistan, exploring resilience, friendship, and survival.<\/p>\n

Why it should be adapted ASAP: Its epic scope and emotional depth would make for a powerful drama similar to The Kite Runner (which has been adapted).<\/p>\n

6.The Battle of the Labyrinth<\/a> (Percy Jackson<\/a> #4) by Rick Riordan<\/a><\/p>\n

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Disney Hyperion Digital<\/p>\n

Avg. rating: 4.42\/5<\/p>\n

Part of the beloved Percy Jackson series, this installment dives into Greek mythology with high-stakes adventures.<\/p>\n

Why it should be adapted ASAP: While the main series has adaptations, this specific book\u2019s labyrinthine plot screams for a standalone fantasy blockbuster.<\/p>\n

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7.Night by Elie Wiesel<\/p>\n

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Hill and Wang<\/p>\n

Avg. rating: 4.38\/5<\/p>\n

A harrowing memoir of the Holocaust from a survivor\u2019s perspective.<\/p>\n

Why it should be adapted ASAP:\u00a0Its raw intensity and historical significance could translate into a poignant, Oscar-worthy film, though its sensitive subject matter has kept it unadapted.<\/p>\n

8.Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein<\/p>\n

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HarperCollins<\/p>\n

Avg. rating: 4.3\/5<\/p>\n

A whimsical collection of poems and illustrations for all ages.<\/p>\n

Why it should be adapted ASAP:\u00a0An animated adaptation could capture its playful creativity, much like Dr. Seuss films, but it remains untouched.<\/p>\n

9.The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zaf\u00f3n<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

Penguin Books<\/p>\n

Avg. rating: 4.3\/5<\/p>\n

A gothic mystery set in post-war Barcelona about a boy discovering a cursed book.<\/p>\n

Why it should be adapted ASAP:\u00a0Its atmospheric intrigue and literary twists would suit a thriller directed by someone like Guillermo del Toro<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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10.Number the Stars by Lois Lowry<\/p>\n

\"Girl<\/p>\n

HaperCollins<\/p>\n

Avg. rating: 4.19\/5<\/p>\n

A WWII story of a Danish girl helping her Jewish friend escape the Nazis.<\/p>\n

Why it should be adapted ASAP:\u00a0Its themes of bravery and friendship could make an inspiring historical film for younger audiences. Also, Lowry’s other bestseller has made its mark on the big screen (The Giver).<\/p>\n

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