8 Shows To Stream On Netflix That Were Inspired By Incredible Books
Treat yourself to a new novel! If you're getting tired of staring at your screen all day, it may be time for you to switch up your streaming routine. There are plenty of Netflix shows based on books that will take you on all the same adventures in a totally different way.
For years people have been debating whether on-screen adaptations or books are better, but at the end of the day, it usually comes down to personal preference.
Some like to see the story played out for them while they watch, and others like to create their own characters and set the scene in their head while they read.
From fantastic, mystical beast hunters to Canadian adventures in the early 1900s, there's something for everyone to enjoy. If you're a fan of young adult content, you'll want to check out Dare Me, or if you're in the mood for something more shocking, add The Sinner to your list.
With plenty of warm summer days right around the corner, there's no time like the present to pick up a brand new book to read while you soak up the sun.
Virgin River
Rating: 79% on Rotten Tomatoes
Book: Virgin River series by Robyn Carr
A nurse practitioner from the big city relocates to a small town in northern California to start a new life but is surprised by the welcome she receives from the residents.
You
Rating: 81% on Rotten Tomatoes
Book: You and Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes
After meeting Beck at his workplace, Joe Goldberg quickly becomes dangerously infatuated with her and will stop at nothing to make her fall in love with him.
Dare Me
Rating: 80% on Rotten Tomatoes
Book: Dare Me by Megan Abbott
A group of high school cheerleaders often find themselves up to no good as they navigate a life of partying, intense competition, and a new coach who has a dark secret.
The Stranger
Rating: 7.3/10 on IMDb
Book: The Stranger by Harlan Coben
A mysterious stranger begins approaching the residents of a small town, unveiling the darkest secrets of those closest to them. Before long, things become incredibly messy.
When Calls the Heart
Rating: 86% on Rotten Tomatoes
Book: When Calls the Heart series by Janette Oke
In the early 1900s, a woman heads out west to pursue a career in education in a small Canadian mining community.
The Sinner
Rating: 75% on Rotten Tomatoes
Book: The Sinner by Petra Hammesfahr
An anthology series that follows Detective Harry Ambrose as he investigates brutal murder cases and attempts to piece together how seemingly norman humans could commit such atrocious acts.
Orange Is the New Black
Rating: 81% on Rotten Tomatoes
Book: Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman
Based on a true story, this series follows Piper, a woman who is now being charged for a crime she committed for her ex-girlfriend 10 years prior.
The Witcher
Rating: 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
Book: The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski
When Geralt, a mutated monster hunter, isn't killing off mythical beasts and protecting those around him, he spends his time trying to find his place in the world.
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