Binge TV and books with our favorite Fable books on screens

Fable EditorsJanuary 12, 2021

Streaming TV and movies have become an escape hatch for millions of people during these months of social distancing and lockdown. A few hours of escape into an imaginary world is always soothing, but this year, add a half-hour of reading to your daily self-care routine—the Fable reading challenge will do wonders for your wellness and mental fitness.“Think about your TV time as reading time,” writes McKenzie Jean-Philippe at Oprah.com. “This mental trick will hopefully urge you to see the value in sitting down with a good book.” We can all learn from Jean-Philippe’s example, finding ways to mix our binge-watching and binge reading habits. You can have your shows and read them too!

Shonda Rhimes Adapts “Bridgerton”

There’s no better place to start than Bridgerton on Netflix. Legendary creator Shonda Rhimes delivered a sexy and literary new series, binged by millions over the holidays. The series began as a book series you can read on Fable!"I remember I was almost scaring people, like, 'We have to get these crazy romance novels — they're hot and they're sexy and they're really interesting,'" Rhimes told The Hollywood Reporter. She brought the popular historical romance series to life, bringing scores of new readers to a special genre.Read Bridgerton by Julia Quinn on Fable and watch the trailer for the steamy series:https://youtu.be/gpv7ayf_tyE“I think historical romance has been passed over because of the expense,” author Julia Quinn told Shondaland, concerned that the high production values of historical romance had kept producers from adapting these beloved books. “I’m also really excited for the genre. I hope that it will introduce more people to it and maybe pave the way for more adaptations.”

More Books on Screens This Month

If historical romance isn’t your style, there lots of new shows and movies adapted from great books—streaming across platforms, from Hulu to Apple TV to Netflix to Amazon.

The Sister (on Hulu)

How far would you go to keep a secret? One rainy evening, Nathan is surprised by an unwelcome face from the past. Nathan has never been able to forget the worst night of his life: a party that led to the sudden, shocking death of a young woman. Only he and Bob, an eccentric old acquaintance, know what really happened… and they’ve resolved to keep it that way."Read 'Burial' by Neil Cross on Fable and watch the trailer for "The Sister!"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyEPasi2tDw

Lupin (on Netflix)

As a teenager, Assane Diop's life was turned upside down when his father died after being accused of a crime he didn’t commit. 25 years later, Assane will use "Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar" as his inspiration to avenge his father. Read 'Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Thief' on Fable and watch the trailer for this caper:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga0iTWXCGa0

The White Tiger (on Netflix)

The ambitious driver of a rich Indian couple uses his wit and cunning to escape from poverty and become an entrepreneur—a Netflix movie based on the bestselling novel by Aravind Adiga.Read The Tiger by Aravind Adiga on Fable and watch the genre-bending trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35jJNyFuYKQ

Dickinson (on Apple TV)

Dickinson is a half-hour comedy series starring Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld. Dickinson audaciously explores the constraints of society, gender, and family from the perspective of rebellious young poet Emily Dickinson.Read Emily Dickenson's poetry on Fable and watch the genre-bending trailer:https://youtu.be/361Rql5FfCY

Fable Editors