Books have been reimagined as films throughout the ages, but with the number of people subscribing to streaming services constantly growing, creators have more opportunities than ever before to turn the most gripping books into mind-blowing series for our consumption.
We've seen some incredible shows come from the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime in recent years, but once you're done binge-watching the series, the story doesn't have to end.
Picking up the original book allows you to delve deeper into the author's fictional world, get to know more about the characters and maybe even learn something the series couldn't touch upon. There are also prequels, sequels and in-between series books to wrap your head around, so you can keep enjoying the plot long after you've finished the show.
Here's a selection of books that made up some of the biggest and best TV shows of the past few years, from Orange is the New Black to The Stranger.
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Books your favourite shows are based on
1 of 15The Stranger, Harlan Coben
EVERYONE is talking about Netflix's The Stranger, and for good reason. Find out what all the fuss is about with the dramatic, unforgettable book.
2 of 15The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood
This number one Sunday Times bestseller continues to enthral fans of the story. Margaret Atwood is the leader when it comes to dystopian fiction.
3 of 15The Testaments, Margaret Atwood
Yet another award-winning book from Margaret Atwood, The Testaments continues the story more than fifteen years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale.
4 of 15You, Caroline Kepnes
The Netflix remake of You got everyone talking. Get to know the character of Joe more intimately with the original story.
5 of 15Hidden Bodies, Caroline Kepnes
Joe Goldberg returns for the second instalment of the tantalising You series in Hidden Bodies, with even more twists and turns than the original.
6 of 15The Witcher Series Collection 8 Books Set, Andrzej Sapkowski
Get to grips with the story that has the world gripped: Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher series.
7 of 15Th1rteen R3asons Why, Jay Asher
This controversial series about Clay Jensen and the tragic death of Hannah Baker had viewers hooked when it arrived on our screens.
8 of 15Orange Is the New Black: My Time in a Women's Prison, Piper Kerman
Based on Piper Kerman's time within a real woman's prison, Orange is the New Black details the rollercoaster ride that one woman faced when her life changed forever.
9 of 15Archie Vol. 1, Mark Waid and Fiona Staples
Did you know that Riverdale is based on the characters of one of the longest-running titles in comic book history?
10 of 15Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds, Gwenda Bond
While Stranger Things isn't based on a novel, this prequel book gives you some insight into the life of Eleven's mother - a must-have for any obsessive.
11 of 15Alias Volume 1 TPB: v. 1, Brian Michael Bendis
Get Jessica Jones' story right from the very beginning with the very first comic.
12 of 15Big Little Lies, Lianne Moriarty
If you couldn't get enough of Big Little Lies, step into the world of Madeline, Celeste and Jane once more in the original book.
13 of 15Good Omens, Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Amazon Prime's hit mini-series Good Omens is based on the book of the same name by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.
14 of 15Umbrella Academy Volume 1: Apocalypse Suite, Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá
Written by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance fame, Umbrella Academy is an award-winning comic book series that was brought to life for Netflix in 2019.
15 of 15Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Based on another Archie comic book, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina was born after the character of Sabrina was featured in an issue of Afterlife with Archie and received a positive reception.
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