Jesse from Jessethereader is back with an end of the year special to recap ALL the 2024 adaptations you should be catching up on this winter!
Epic Adaptations: A Breakdown of 2024’s Book to Movie and TV Show Adaptations
Books discussed in this episode:
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan — The series that started it all. Join the adventures of Percy Jackson and his demigod friends as they fight mythological monsters and the forces of the titan lord Kronos. Get the eBooks | Get the Audiobooks
The Tiger’s Apprentice Series by Laurence Yep — A middle grade fantasy adventure about a boy, a magical tiger, an outlaw dragon, and a mischievous monkey who carry the fate of the world on their shoulders.
Damsel by Evelyn Skye — A damsel in distress takes on the dragon herself in this epic twist on classic fantasy. Get the Audiobook
The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black — After finding a mysterious, handmade field guide in the attic of the ramshackle old mansion they’ve just moved into, three siblings discover there’s a magical and maybe dangerous world existing parallel to our own — the world of faerie. Get the Audiobook
Alex Rider Series by Anthony Horowitz — Enlisted to find his Uncle Ian’s killers and complete his final mission, Alex suddenly finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse as a spy for Britain’s top-secret intelligence agency. Get the Audiobooks
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green — John Green (Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars) returns with a story of shattering, unflinching clarity in this brilliant novel of love, resilience, and the power of lifelong friendship. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
Geek Girl Series by Holly Smale — When self-proclaimed geek girl Harriet is dragged to a fashion show and is accidentally discovered by a modeling agent, she leaps at the chance to reinvent herself. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows — Lady Jane Grey, sixteen, is about to be married to a total stranger — and caught up in an insidious plot to rob her cousin, King Edward, of his throne. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
The Search For Wondla Series by Tony DiTerlizzi — Eva Nine, a curious and sensitive twelve-year-old, lives alone in a subterranean home called Sanctuary. When her wish to go to the surface comes true, Eva goes in search of other humans and soon meets both friend and foe.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Series by Holly Jackson — The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. Everyone in town knows he did it. But having grown up in the same small town that was consumed by the crime, Pippa Fitz-Amobi isn’t so sure. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
Uglies Series by Scott Westerfeld — Tally is faced with a difficult choice when her new friend Shay decides to risk life on the outside rather than submit to the forced operation that turns sixteen year old girls into gorgeous beauties. Get the Audiobook
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown — When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is—but she knows she needs to survive. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook
Heartstopper Series by Alice Oseman — A sweet and charming coming-of-age story that explores friendship, love, and coming out. Get the eBook
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire — Elphaba, born with emerald green skin, comes of age in the land of Oz, rooming with debutante Glinda at the university, and following a path in life that earns her the label of Wicked. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook