Need some ideas for your next read? Each month, Booked & Screened looks at film and television releases in the weeks ahead. Take a look below and be prepared for what’s next coming to the screen.

For fast readers:

‘Carrie’ by Stephen King

The 1974 horror classic “Carrie” is remarkably short when compared to most books by Stephen King. The novel is getting its first series adaptation from filmmaker Mike Flanagan. It stars Summer Howell as the iconic blood-drenched prom queen Carrie White. In the book, Carrie is a misfit at school and must deal with an overprotective, fiercely religious mother at home. When the bullying pushes her to the breaking point, Carrie’s telekinetic powers bring destruction to her community. Here’s everything we know about the series, which debuts on Prime Video on Oct. 7.

‘A Prayer for the Dying’ by Stewart O’Nan

The 1999 novel “A Prayer for the Dying” by Stewart O’Nan follows two men—played by John C. Reilly and Jonny Flynn in the movie adaptation—as they try to protect their small Wisconsin town from a deadly epidemic coinciding with a spreading wildfire. The Western adaptation will also star Kristine Kujath Thorp and Gustav Lindh. It hits theaters Oct. 9

For medium-pace readers:

‘Whalefall’ by Daniel Kraus

“Whalefall” by Daniel Kraus tells the story of Jay Gardiner (played by Austin Abrams in the film), who goes diving off the central coast of California after his father (Josh Brolin) dies at sea. He’s searching for his father’s remains when a massive sperm whale swallows him up, trapping him inside the beast’s belly with only one hour of oxygen left. The adaptation also stars Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy and Emily Rudd. It’s directed by Brian Duffield and hit theaters Oct. 16. 

‘Sense and Sensibility’ by Jane Austen

Jane Austen is always a good bet, both on film and via book. Her 1811 novel, “Sense and Sensibility” is coming to theaters Oct. 16, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esme Creed-Miles, Caitriona Balfe and Frank Dillane. The classic novel tells the story of sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who, after their father dies, are left without money or a home. They move to Devonshire, where they navigate class differences, a new life in the countryside and romance. 

For readers who like to take their time:

‘Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of Disability’ by Judith Heumann

For those who prefer to read nonfiction, “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of Disability” is being adapted as the film “Being Heumann,” starring Ruth Madeley as the title character—and author of the memoir. The Apple TV film tells the story of activist Heumann as she fights for disability rights in the United States. The film, which hits theaters Nov. 6 before streaming Nov. 13, also stars Mark Ruffalo and Dylan O’Brien and is directed by Sian Heder. 

‘The Good Daughter’ by Karen Slaughter

Karen Slaughter’s thriller “The Good Daughter” is being adapted as a series to stream on Peacock beginning Nov. 12. It follows sisters Charlotte (played by Meghann Fahy in the series) and Samantha (Rose Byrne), who have spent the past 20 years trying to figure out their lives after a violent attack. When another attack occurs, Charlotte, a lawyer, is a witness. 

About the writer

Danielle Haynes is the co-founder and co-editor of Booked & Screened, covering book-to-screen adaptations, film and TV development.