This edition of Today in Books is sponsored by Beacon Press, publisher of Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements by Charlene Carruthers
In I-Always-Forget-It-Was-A-Novel News
The First Wives Club adaptation (second adaptation) has cast its three wives. The 10-episode series, which is based on Olivia Goldsmith’s novel, is written by Girls Trip co-writer Tracy Oliver and will star Ryan Michelle Bathe, Jill Scott, and Michelle Buteau. Remake/reboot fatigue be dammed I am super excited for this women’s revenge adaptation! And, yes, You Don’t Own Me is stuck in my head now.
Cover Reveal For March For Our Lives Upcoming Book
Glimmer Of Hope: How Tragedy Sparked a Movement, written by founders of March For Our Lives, will publish on October 16th and here’s a look at the cover. The book is filled with personal essays and follows these young organizers’ work since the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. The authors plan on donating the money from sales to anti–gun violence organizations.
Excited For The Hate U Give Adaptation?!
Here’s a 1st clip reveal of Starr and Maverick. The film, adapted from Angie Thomas’ novel, releases on October 19th so it’s still a bit too early to make popcorn, but it’s almost here!