Posted on July 15, 2026 at 8:44 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
Here's how pop culture and literature have been intersecting lately ...
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Author Emily Henry has written her own screenplay for her novel Great Big Beautiful Life, fueling speculation about her feelings about Hollywood's adaptations of her other novels (People).
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A series based on Koren Shadmi's graphic novel Shifter is in development for Hulu (Deadline).
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A nearly 400-page hardcover book featuring film stills, behind-the-scence photos, concept art, and personal images from the Netflix series Stranger Things will go on sale September 8 ... for $195 (Variety).
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A famous play on words from The Odyssey didn't make the Christopher Nolan film adaptation, and the director has explained why (The Hollywood Reporter).
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And if you were hoping to see a newly released animated adaptation of The Odyssey this year, rather than a live-action one, then you're in luck (The Hollywood Reporter).
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