From thrillers and romance to literary fiction and dystopian favorites, these are the fall 2026 book-to-screen adaptations currently on my watchlist.
10 Literary Adaptations on My Fall 2026 Watchlist
Category: Bookish Life
What Medieval People Knew About Reading and Mental Health
Medieval people believed reading, music, gardens, and time with loved ones supported a healthy mind. I’m exploring what that old wisdom can still teach us about the joy and comfort of books today.
What I Read in August 2026
August was busy with swim lessons and back-to-school preparations, but I still made time for eight books. Here is my full reading wrap-up, including one unforgettable five-nerd favorite.
What I Read in July
July was a busy month of reading, with 10 books finished, two DNFs, and more than 3,000 pages read. From standout favorites like Gingerbread Bones to lessons learned about short story collections, here's everything I read in July and what I'm looking forward to in August. 📚
Before There Were Bookstores, There Were Traveling Booksellers
Long before bookstores became commonplace, itinerant booksellers carried baskets of books across the mountains of northern Italy, bringing stories to readers one village at a time. Their little-known history reveals how a handful of determined booksellers helped shape the modern book trade.
Nerd Bytes: Buy Books Instead of Lettuce?
An independent bookstore in Maryland had the internet smiling with a tongue-in-cheek suggestion: skip the lettuce and spend that money on books instead. In this first edition of Nerd Bytes, we're celebrating the wit, charm, and excellent sense of humor that make book people so much fun.
Red Card! These Bookish Offenses Will Get You Sent Off 📚⚽
Bookish offenses are getting red and yellow cards, and naturally, I had to make a few rules of my own. What would earn an immediate red card from you? 🟥📚
Wait… Ancient Rome Had Romance Novels?
A fascinating Lit Hub article sent me down a rabbit hole about the surprisingly familiar world of Roman romance novels.
A Digital Book Festival? Count Me In!
Imagine attending a book festival from your favorite reading chair.
A Cool Opportunity for Booksellers Who Love International Literature
I spotted this in Shelf Awareness and immediately wanted to share it. Books Across Borders has extended the deadline for its Fall 2026–Spring 2027 fellowship, offering booksellers a remarkable opportunity to connect with the international literary community through some of the world’s premier book fairs.