Book Notification Weekly Picks #47

By Vince MoralesMay 1st, 2026

Book Notification Weekly Picks: May 1st, 2026

Vin - Entertainment Editor

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Book Notification Weekly Picks.

The new month is here, so it’s once again time for the May 2026 Book to Movie/TV Adaptations. There are some big ones this month, including Remarkably Bright Creatures and The Devil Wears Prada 2. I debated adding that second one as I don’t believe it is based on Lauren Weisberger‘s Revenge Wears Prada, but a whole new story. According to some fans, that might be a good thing.

A new series debuting this month is based on Elle Kennedy‘s Off Campus Series. I will not be surprised if that’s the next big thing after The Summer I Turned Pretty and Heated Rivalry did so well.

That’s all I have for this week. Let’s get to the picks.

Vince
Entertainment Editor @ Book Notification

Before the Big Screen
Title: Three Bags Full
Author: Leonie Swann
Series: Sheep Detective Story
Published: 2005

Description: A flock of unusually intelligent sheep investigates their shepherd’s murder, exploring the village and its suspects while grappling with human-like emotions and motives.

Title: IQ
Author: Joe Ide
Genre: Detective
Series: IQ
Published: 2016

Description: A self-taught detective in a high-crime Los Angeles neighborhood investigates threats against a rap mogul, uncovering a dangerous web of violence and hidden motives.

Title: Get a Life, Chloe Brown
Author: Talia Hibbert
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Series: The Brown Sisters
Published: 2019

Description: A chronically ill woman creates a list to change her life and enlists a guarded handyman to help, leading to personal growth and an unexpected relationship.

Title: Antecedents’ Legacy
Author: Daniel Schinhofen
Genre: Sci-Fi
Series: Antecedents’ Legacy
Published: 2023

Description: A hardened military contractor is transported to an alien world after a mission goes wrong, becoming the sole survivor and struggling to adapt while confronting new threats.

Title: The House Guest
Author: Hank Phillippi Ryan
Genre: Domestic Thriller
Series: Standalone
Published: 2023

Description: After a bitter divorce, a woman forms a risky alliance with a mysterious newcomer, leading to deception and a scheme that blurs trust, identity, and revenge.

Title: How to Solve Your Own Murder
Author: Kristen Perrin
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Series: Castle Knoll Files
Published: 2024

Description: After a woman who predicted her own murder is killed, her great-niece investigates, uncovering secrets in a village where nearly everyone has a motive.

Title: The Thursday Murder Club
Author: Richard Osman
Genre: Mystery
Series: Thursday Murder Club
Published: 2020

Description: In a retirement village, four friends who discuss cold cases become involved in a real murder investigation, using their skills to solve escalating crimes.

Title: Upward Bound
Author: Woody Brown
Genre: Literary Fiction
Series: Standalone
Published: 2026

Description: At a Los Angeles adult daycare center, staff and clients navigate interconnected lives, confronting personal struggles, relationships, and identity within a marginalized community.

Title: Shield of Sparrows
Author: Devney Perry
Genre: Romantasy
Series: Shield of Sparrows
Published: 2025

Description: A princess bound by duty and an unwanted marriage journeys with a hostile warrior, confronting monsters, political expectations, and her struggle to claim her own power.

Title: Rageborn
Author: Simon Shugar
Genre: Fantasy
Series: The Witch Queen Saga
Published: 2024

Description: A boy enslaved by the ruler who destroyed his village trains as a warrior, discovering his immunity to magic while pursuing vengeance at a dangerous personal cost.

Title: The Moonlight Runner
Author: Karen Robards
Genre: Historical Fiction
Series: Standalone
Published: 2026

Description: A young Irish nurse becomes involved in the rebellion while trying to protect the man she loves, navigating danger, political conflict, and shifting loyalties.

Title: Joyride
Author: Susan Orlean
Genre: Memoir/Biography
Series: Standalone
Published: 2025

Description: A journalist reflects on her life and career, exploring her creative process, personal experiences, and the evolution of storytelling and media across decades.

Vince is the Entertainment Editor at Book Notification. His first book was Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss, and his passion for reading took off from there. He'll read just about anything, but can usually be found re-reading his favorite Pynchon novels and Seattle Mariners box scores.

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