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The 10 Most Anticipated Book Adaptations Of Fall 2025
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The 10 Most Anticipated Book Adaptations Of Fall 2025

2025 has been filled with incredible new book releases. For some reason, most of the book adaptations are released in the last quarter of the year. There are film adaptations that everyone is excited about. Some may not be aware that these books are being adapted, so MBC is here to help you all.

The books listed below are also among my most anticipated for the second half of the year. Hopefully, we can read them before they head to the big screen. From romance to horror to sci-fi, here are the 10 most anticipated book adaptations for the rest of 2025.

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‘Oathbringer’ by Brandon Sanderson Book Club Questions And Recommendations

‘Oathbringer’ by Brandon Sanderson Book Club Questions And Recommendations

Our BOOK OF THE MONTH for August is Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson.

Here at MBC, we love our fantasy novels, and we are continuously on the lookout for new books to add to our future book club discussions.

We have loved the Stormlight Archive, and even though they’re BIG books, we enjoy getting through them together.

Check out our THREE epic fantasy novels we recommend.

Join our book club today and help us vote for our 2026 books.

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Maude’s Book Club 2025 Autumn Picks
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Maude’s Book Club 2025 Autumn Picks

If you plan your cozy autumn books ahead of time, Maude’s Book Club has the next three months on lock for you. Maude’s Book Club launched last year, and our 2024 slate was filled with wonderful books. This year, we’ve already voted on the following three MAIN BOOKS and BONUS BOOKS to carry us through the seasonal change.

Maude Garrett and the book club members have chosen most of the novels on their TBR for the next three months.

When MBC starts a series and ends up loving the book, the community is always excited to continue reading together. The last four months of 2025 book picks are long-overdue reads.

Become a book club member here!

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If You Like Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil Add These To Your TBR
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If You Like Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil Add These To Your TBR

Our BOOK OF THE MONTH for June is Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab.

Here at MBC, we love our fantasy novels, and we are continuously on the lookout for new books to add to our future book club discussions.

Even though Maude Garrett doesn’t love horror, if there are some fantasy elements or supernatural elements tied in, you bet it’ll be on her list!

Join our live book chat on Twitch to discuss Schwab’s new release together!

Make sure to tune in on July 19th, as Maude has a Q&A with Schwab herself.

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If You Like Matchmaking Add These To Your TBR
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If You Like Matchmaking Add These To Your TBR

There are plenty of romantic tropes we’ve grown to love, but not many people explore the world of matchmaking. Modern dating has changed drastically, and it’s up to authors to create romantic stories for us to fantasize about.

In Celine Song’s sophomore feature, Materialists, she returns to the origin of what it means to be a partner. Simplicity was the focus for Song on telling this modern romantic drama.

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Top 10 #BookTok Recs To Add To Your TBR
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Top 10 #BookTok Recs To Add To Your TBR

#BookTok has become the new Tumblr for the book community. The good thing is that more people are reading, making everyone else interested.

Some books on #BookTok are hits, such as the Quicksilver and Windy City series. However, the platform enables new authors to gain popularity and have word of mouth spread about their incredible books.

There are plenty of new books to check out from the #BookTok tag, and that’s why we’ll curate some good ones for you!

Check out the books currently trending on the platform so you can add them to your TBR!

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How Would You Rank ‘The Hunger Games’ Series by Suzanne Collins?

How Would You Rank ‘The Hunger Games’ Series by Suzanne Collins?

The new novel by Suzanne Collins, Sunrise on the Reaping, was released in March, and many book readers felt transported to their teenage years because of the pandemonium of their favourite dystopian series. Everyone remembered how it felt to read a novel with a protagonist as fierce and headstrong as Katniss Everdeen. Not only were the novels a success, but the film adaptations have been incredible.

The reason why Sunrise on the Reaping had more hype than The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is because this is the story we’ve long-awaited; the story of Haymitch Abernathy's games.

After this addition to the series, the way fans have ranked The Hunger Games novels is quite similar.

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If You Like ‘Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy Chaos Rising’, Add These To Your TBR

If You Like ‘Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy Chaos Rising’, Add These To Your TBR

Maude Garrett is a massive Star Wars fan and has had the Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy on her TBR for a while. The Star Wars franchise has grown immensely because of the sequel films and the television series.

Fortunately, fans have become great authors and created an extension of the universe through their novels. Each author has given secondary characters incredible depth, making fans love these characters even more than before. There’s more Star Wars lore for everyone to appreciate.

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The 10 Most Anticipated Summer 2025 Releases
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The 10 Most Anticipated Summer 2025 Releases

Summer is almost here!

And that means another quarter of the most-anticipated novels to look forward to! If you’re a mood reader, there is always a shift in the summer. If you’re like me, there’s a shift to more light-hearted romances that catch your eye. For this summer season, there are debut novels from authors, and other authors have returned with another great addition to their bookography. 

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If You Like ‘The Last Of Us’ Add These To Your TBR
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If You Like ‘The Last Of Us’ Add These To Your TBR

One video game adaptation that has taken the world by storm is The Last of Us. Season two premiered last week, and fans of the game know exactly where it’s headed. However, the element of surprise is still present in many non-gamer audiences.

Maude Garrett is a huge gamer who attempted to play The Last of Us, but our Boss Reader is also not the biggest horror fan.

If you love The Last of Us and are excited to watch the rest of season two, check out the post-apocalyptic novels you should add to your TBR!

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The 10 Best Vampire Novels To Add To Your TBR
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The 10 Best Vampire Novels To Add To Your TBR

If you’ve been a fan of vampire lore for years, get ready to dive into some new projects. The books on the list below are some vampire classics and some modern takes on the iconic lore. No matter how many films are released about the demon in the night, something keeps everyone coming back for more.

If you’re a fantasy lover or are ready to tackle a new sci-fi novel, there’s something for everyone this winter! 

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Maude’s Book Club 2025 Spring Book Picks
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Maude’s Book Club 2025 Spring Book Picks

If you need Spring books to whiz through, Maude’s Book Club has the next three months on lock for you. Maude’s Book Club launched last year, and our 2024 slate was filled with wonderful books. This year, we’ve already voted on the following three MAIN BOOKS and BONUS BOOKS to carry us through the seasonal change.

Maude Garrett and the book club members have chosen most of the novels on their TBR for the next three months. We are starting a new series, diving into a familiar fairy world, navigating Star Wars lore and ending with one of Maude’s favourite authors.

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We know that the internet can be a tough space to navigate and that’s why we want to create a safe space for everyone in the reading community to be able to discuss their favourite books with other bookworms.

Not only do community members interact with other book lovers and creator Maude Garrett, but Maude connects with the authors of the books directly so the community can also discuss the book with their favoruite authors.

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