If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times—the book was better! There's nothing like debating the differences between a favorite book and its translation to the screen. But if you don't know your beloved series is coming out as a movie or that the fun-looking preview you saw was adapted from a book, how can you join the debate? The Library is here to the rescue! Here, we will be exploring the movie adaptations soon to hit screens big and small, and give you the chance to read before you view.
Coming This October
Kiss of the Spider Woman by Manuel Puig
During a time of political upheaval, two men share a jail cell in an Argentinian prison. Molina, a gay cinephile accused of seducing a young boy, and Valentin, a revolutionary jailed for his dogmatic beliefs, seem to share nothing in common except their shared fate. But over time, the two form a bond deeper than any they have shared before. Starring Diego Luna and Jennifer Lopez, the second film adaptation of Manuel Puig’s classic Kiss of the Spider Woman will premiere in theaters on October 10, 2025.
Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen
An intelligent woman stuck in a loveless marriage of convenience, Hedda Gabler returns from her honeymoon already bored with her new domestic life. When a former lover reappears, showing the passion and imagination lacking in Hedda’s life, her jealousy prompts her to take drastic measures. Starring Tessa Thompson, the film adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play Hedda Gabler will premiere on Amazon Prime on October 22, 2025.
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
When travel writer Lo Blacklock is assigned to report on the luxurious cruise ship Aurora, she believes she has scored the trip of a lifetime. But when she sees a woman thrown overboard, the trip turns into a nightmare. With all passengers accounted for and Lo as the only witness, no one believes her desperate pleas for help. Ruth Ware’s thrilling page turner The Woman in Cabin 10, will be released on Netflix on October 10, 2025.