Can’t get enough of these shows or movies? Read these books!

Have you ever finished a show or movie and wished you could experience something like it again? If you have, this is for you. Keep reading to find books similar to some movies/shows you love! Whatever genre you’re looking for, there is a book that can replicate that feeling.

Romance 🩷

Gossip Girl → Magnolia Parks

Both the series and the novel have similar themes—high society, “whodunit” mysteries, Drama, and huge parties—that follow wealthy friends as they navigate their lives. Much like Gossip Girl, Magnolia Parks dives into relationships, betrayals, and scandals that come with growing up in a world where reputation is everything.

Where to watch: Netflix, Max, and Hulu
Buy the Book: Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

Gilmore Girls → The Pumpkin Spice Café

Both the series and the novel have similar themes, like small towns, tight-knit bonds, and cafés. Both are cozy and comforting, with not a lot of drama. If you love the warm, familiar feeling of Gilmore Girls, this novel will be the perfect escape.

Where to Watch: Netflix, Hulu, Disney+
Buy the Book: The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore

Mystery/Crime 🔍

Criminal Minds → The Naturals

Both the series and the novel are about FBI agents solving crimes. They’re both quick and easy to get through, keeping your attention the entire way through, and have a psychological thriller aspect. Criminal Minds focuses more on skilled agents, while The Naturals is about teenagers who were picked by the FBI to help solve crimes.

Where to Watch: Hulu, Paramount+, Sling TV,
Buy the Book: The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Knives Out → The Inheritance Games

The movie and the novel involve wealthy, dysfunctional families, games, twists, and secrets. They will do whatever it takes to get the inheritance. Both are high-stakes and fast-paced. Knives Out is about solving a murder, while The Inheritance Games is about a series of games a girl has to go through to claim her fortune.

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime, YouTube
Buy the Book: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Pretty Little Liars → One of Us Is Lying

The show and the novel are similar because both focus on a murder where the main characters try to figure out who did it. In both, the characters are being watched and blackmailed into doing whatever the unknown person wants. Pretty Little Liars and One of Us Is Lying follow groups of teens whose lives change when their darkest secrets are threatened to be revealed.

Where to Watch: Hulu, Max
Buy the Book: One Of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

Fantasy 🔮

Divergent → Shatter Me

The movie and the novel have similar aspects that follow a fight for freedom, dystopian settings, and different economic statuses. Both have strong female leads and are fighting against a controlling Government. In Divergent, Tris uncovers secrets while navigating a world divided into factions. In Shatter Me, Juliette fights against the cruel reestablishment with her lethal powers.

Where to Watch: YouTube, Amazon Prime
Buy the Book: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

The Witcher → Throne of Glass

Both the show and the novel follow skilled fighters on missions, in magical worlds, with intense action. The novel leans more towards young adults, while the show is for a more mature audience. While The Witcher has more mature themes like politics and tough life choices, Throne of Glass has thrilling battles with personal growth.

Where to Watch: Netflix
Buy the book: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

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Whether you need some romance, mystery, or fantasy, these books will capture that same feeling. My personal favorites would have to be Magnolia Parks or The Naturals. If I have missed any that you would like to share, be sure to comment. I hope this helped you find your next read!