Recs if you like The Whisper Man...

Here's every book so far from BOTM's monthly shortlist since February 2015 for anyone who wants to read them all like I do!

The book girlies are seeing their favourite characters on screen this year so if you didn’t know or want to be ahead of the game and prep, this list is here. This list includes tv adaptations and movies so if you’re curious make sure to see if it’s streaming or theatre release. These have been announced to be in production but some don’t have a set date for release so don’t hate me if they don’t come out by 2027 😆

P.s. I’m including books whose adaptations already came out this year so far

wave em, shake em, jazz hands-em

always accepting suggestions for books with hands on the cover

thrillers (potentially horrors as well) featuring the paranormal - ghosts and ghouls, psychic powers, things that are not able to be explained the way Scooby Doo and the gang do, by pulling the mask off a creepy dude.

Ethical murder solving from your couch without joining your local police department.

cozy mystery, horror comedy, witches, fairies, thriller

every Red book recommendation from the Read Your Color substack | updated periodically

a collection of recommendations from the Made for the Movies forum

A mix of the horrors of parenthood AND parents (particularly mothers) doing absolutely everything to protect their kids.

Books to read before the adaptations come out! (movies and series!)

Read the book before the movie comes out

New book to movie adaptations to read before watching ✨

A little chill in the air, a whole lot of red flags, and absolutely no reason to trust anyone. These are the thrillers that keep you turning pages, questioning everyone, and saying “ONE MORE CHAPTER” like you don’t have to be up tomorrow.

Thrillers based in the North of the UK

This is a list of books that have been or will be adapted into movies or TV series.

Books that are confirmed to be getting a movie/tv adaptation in the future.

books that are the basis for adaptations and other book-related films and TV shows being released in the U.S. in August 2026