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The 10 best book-to-screen adaptations on Prime Video you can’t miss

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From mystery-thriller ‘We Were Liars’ to hit young-adult romance ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ the books behind some of the biggest shows and movies on Prime Video are available to read now on Amazon Books.

The right book has the power to transport readers to completely different worlds, introduce them to unforgettable characters, and impart stories that resonate deeply. When these beloved books are adapted into films or TV shows, they offer a new dimension to the stories we hold dear.

Prime Video has a vast collection of original TV series and movie adaptations available to watch now, with more launching this summer and beyond. Discover the Sinclair family mystery in We Were Liars and enjoy the final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty, where Belly makes her choice between Conrad and Jeremiah.

From classic stories by C.S. Lewis to gripping mysteries from LJ Ross, there’s something to delight every kind of reader with Kindle Unlimited.

The accompanying books, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart and We'll Always Have Summer from Jenny Han's bestselling trilogy, are available to read now on Kindle and in print from Amazon. Also coming to Prime Video this autumn are adaptations of Mona Kasten's Maxton Hall and Mercedes Ron's Culpa Nuestra, offering something for diverse reader and viewer tastes.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the original books or just looking for your next binge-watch, here are the must-watch Prime Video adaptations that capture the essence of their source material but also bring something fresh and exciting.

PAGE OVERVIEW
‘We Were Liars’
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
    ‘We Were Liars’
  • ‘We Were Liars’
  • 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'
  • 'Maxton Hall'
  • ‘Culpa Nuestra’
  • ‘Tell Me Softly’
  • 'Daisy Jones & The Six'
  • 'Reacher'
  • 'The Boys'
  • 'The Idea of You'
  • 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'
From mystery-thriller ‘We Were Liars’ to hit young-adult romance ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ the books behind some of the biggest shows and movies on Prime Video are available to read now on Amazon Books.

The right book has the power to transport readers to completely different worlds, introduce them to unforgettable characters, and impart stories that resonate deeply. When these beloved books are adapted into films or TV shows, they offer a new dimension to the stories we hold dear.

Prime Video has a vast collection of original TV series and movie adaptations available to watch now, with more launching this summer and beyond. Discover the Sinclair family mystery in We Were Liars and enjoy the final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty, where Belly makes her choice between Conrad and Jeremiah.

From classic stories by C.S. Lewis to gripping mysteries from LJ Ross, there’s something to delight every kind of reader with Kindle Unlimited.

The accompanying books, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart and We'll Always Have Summer from Jenny Han's bestselling trilogy, are available to read now on Kindle and in print from Amazon. Also coming to Prime Video this autumn are adaptations of Mona Kasten's Maxton Hall and Mercedes Ron's Culpa Nuestra, offering something for diverse reader and viewer tastes.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the original books or just looking for your next binge-watch, here are the must-watch Prime Video adaptations that capture the essence of their source material but also bring something fresh and exciting.

  • New adaptations coming in 2025
    ‘We Were Liars’

    Coming 18 June

    Book cover 'We Were Liars' next to group of young adults on beach in the Prime Video screen adaptation

    Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by E. Lockhart, this series follows Cadence Sinclair Eastman and her tight-knit inner circle, nicknamed the Liars, during their summer escapades on her grandfather’s New England private island. The Sinclairs are American royalty -- known for their good looks, old money, and enviable bond -- but after a mysterious accident changes Cadence's life forever, everyone, including her beloved Liars, seems to have something to hide.

  • 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'

    Season 3 coming 16 July   

    Five individuals relaxing on a beach on fold out chairs, with the book cover of 'We'll Always Have Summer' overlaid

    Based on the best-selling book trilogy from Jenny Han, this Prime Video drama has been a breakout success. Season 2 of The Summer I Turned Pretty is one of the 10 most watched seasons of any series ever on Prime Video. The second season premiered on 14 July 2024, and more than doubled season 1’s viewership within three days of launch. The Summer I Turned Pretty is a multigenerational drama that hinges on a love triangle between one girl and two brothers, the ever-evolving relationship between mothers and their children, and the enduring power of strong female friendship. It is a coming-of-age story about love, heartbreak, and life.

  • 'Maxton Hall'

    Season 2 coming end of 2025

    A still from Maxten Hall, showing two individuals resting their heads against each other, with the cover of 'Save You' laid over the top

    Based on Mona Kasten’s bestselling trilogy, Maxton HallThe World Between Us is a German-language romantic drama set in England. Season 1 follows Ruby Bell, a brilliant young woman who aspires to get into Oxford University, and winning a scholarship to Maxton Hall, an elite college for the super-rich, is a step in the right direction – it also leads her right into the arms of James Beaufort, a fellow student. He is an heir from a rich family and is accustomed to the trappings of wealth and privilege.

    The pair are thrown together after Ruby unwittingly witnesses events that are part of an explosive secret. Season 2 will be based on the second part of the bestselling novel series titled Save You.

  • ‘Culpa Nuestra’

    Coming October 2025

    Five smartly dressed individuals walking towards the camera, with the book cover of 'Culpa Nuestra' overlaid

    The Culpable franchise is a series of movies based on the New York Times bestselling book trilogy by Mercedes Ron. The Argentine-born Spanish author’s work sold more than three million copies and notched over 100 million reads on Wattpad, creating a huge global fan base. Culpa Nuestra will conclude the trilogy. The new film sees the characters grow more mature while the challenges Noah and Nick face steadily become more grown-up.

  • ‘Tell Me Softly’

    Coming in 2025

    Book cover: Tell Me Softly by Mercedes Ron, pastel blue background

    This is the newest adaptation from The New York Times’ best-selling author Mercedes Ron. Tell Me Softly is a gripping story of Kamila Hamilton, who is caught in a whirlwind between the Di Bianco brothers.

  • Other adaptations available to watch on Prime Video
    'Daisy Jones & The Six'
    The front book cover of Daisy Jones & The Six and an image from the prime video show

    Loosely inspired by the story of the iconic rock band Fleetwood Mac and adapted from the bestselling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Daisy Jones and The Six chronicles the rise and fall of a fictional 70s rock group led by Daisy Jones (Riley Keough) and Billy Dunne (Sam Claflin). This adaptation brings to life the drama, passion and conflicts that shaped the band’s meteoric rise to fame and includes a talented ensemble cast and a soundtrack that captures the essence of the era.

  • 'Reacher'
    The front cover of the book Reacher and an episode still from the show showing two men and a woman in an office

    Based on Lee Child’s thrilling Jack Reacher book series, Reacher follows Jack Reacher, a veteran military police investigator who has just recently entered civilian life. Reacher has a keen sense of justice and a knack for uncovering hidden truths. With Alan Ritchson embodying the role of Reacher, the adaptation brings to life the intense investigations and adrenaline-pumping confrontations that fans of Child’s novels have come to love.

  • 'The Boys'
    Front cover of The Boys comic book and a episode still from season 4 of The Boys showing Homelander and Ryan

    The Emmy-winning streaming series The Boys, based on the best-selling superhero comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, is a fun and irreverent take on the superhero genre. Set in a world where superheroes or “supes” are real, as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and as revered as Gods, the series explores what happens when these powerful figures abuse their abilities.

    Now in its fourth season, the show follows a covert group called “The Boys” led by Billy Butcher, who are dedicated to monitoring and policing the superhero community, particularly the most prestigious and corrupt superhero group The Seven. With its gritty narrative, explosive scenes and sharp social commentary, The Boys has been a hit with fans of the original comics and those new to the show.

  • 'The Idea of You'
    A still from 'The Idea of You' on Prime Video, showing the lead characters walking hand-in-hand down a riverside, with the original book's cover overlaid

    Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine take viewers on a romantic journey in this captivating adaptation of Robinne Lee’s best-selling novel The Idea of You. The romantic drama follows Solène, a 40-year-old single mother whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Hayes Campbell, the 24-year-old lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boyband on the planet. Their whirlwind romance begins after a chance encounter at the Coachella Music Festival, but it doesn’t take long before Hayes’s celebrity status threatens their love, leaving Solène to question if she can handle a relationship in the public eye.

  • 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'
    Front cover of The Lord of the Rings and en episode still from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power showing three elves

    Set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power introduces a new episodic format and brings to life the heroic legends of Middle-earth’s fabled Second Age. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters - both familiar and new - as they confront the long-feared resurgence of evil returning to Middle-earth.

    Find out everything you need to know about The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

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  • PAGE OVERVIEW
  • 1
    ‘We Were Liars’
  • 2
    'The Summer I Turned Pretty'
  • 3
    'Maxton Hall'
  • 4
    ‘Culpa Nuestra’
  • 5
    ‘Tell Me Softly’
  • 6
    'Daisy Jones & The Six'
  • 7
    'Reacher'
  • 8
    'The Boys'
  • 9
    'The Idea of You'
  • 10
    'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'