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Page to Prime: 5 Book Adaptations to Stream Now

  • evemrileyauthor
  • May 9
  • 3 min read

You know that feeling when a book stays with you? Now imagine it with a soundtrack, perfect lighting, and Anne Hathaway kissing a pop star. These aren’t just adaptations—they’re full-blown emotional experiences. Whether you’re craving a sun-drenched summer romance, enemies who can’t stop flirting, or a love story that risks it all, Prime Video has something ready to ruin you (in the best way).


Grab the snacks. Queue the tears. Let’s press play.


A couple shares a tender moment beside a guitar, with two champagne glasses in the background. The scene is set against lush greenery.

The Idea of You


Based on the novel by Robinne Lee

Genre: Romance · Age-Gap · Pop Star Fantasy

Why You’ll Love It: Because desire doesn’t age—and neither does a good love story.


Anne Hathaway is Solène, a 40-year-old art gallery owner who accidentally finds herself backstage—and then in bed—with a 24-year-old boy band heartthrob Hayes Campbell. What begins as a fantasy quickly becomes a very real, very complicated love story. Based on Robinne Lee’s indie novel (yes, that Harry Styles-adjacent one), the film is sexy, sophisticated, and far more emotionally intelligent than the premise suggests.



Three people sit on a sunny beach, facing the ocean. A girl in a blue dress is central. Text reads "The Summer I Turned Pretty."

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Based on the trilogy by Jenny Han

Genre: YA Romance · Coming-of-Age

Why You’ll Love It: First kisses. Family. A killer soundtrack.


Few adaptations capture the golden glow of adolescence quite like this. Belly's annual return to Cousins Beach is a sun-soaked tangle of childhood nostalgia and teenage heartbreak, woven with grief, change, and the sweet agony of first love. Whether you’re Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, this series is a soft, sentimental dream—perfect for late-night rewatching and beach-day daydreaming.





Two people smiling closely embrace in warm light. One wears a patterned sweater. Text reads "Red, White & Royal Blue" and "11 AUG | prime video."

Red, White & Royal Blue

Based on the novel by Casey McQuiston

Genre: Queer Romance · Enemies to Lovers

Why You’ll Love It: Sharp banter. Sweeping romance. Two heartthrobs and a global stage.


What happens when the Prince of England and the First Son of the United States accidentally fall for each other? A lot of chaos—and even more chemistry. This adaptation keeps all the charm and cheek of the book while giving us one of the most joyful, big-hearted love stories to hit streaming in ages. Bonus points for the political sparkle and pitch-perfect banter.




Two musicians sing passionately on stage with microphones. One holds a guitar. The setting is bright with blue and purple lights. Text reads "Daisy Jones & the Six."

Daisy Jones & The Six

Based on the novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Genre: 70s Rock Drama · Slow-Burn Romance

Why You’ll Love It: The tension. The heartbreak. The music that feels like memory.


Told like a behind-the-music documentary, this series chronicles the rise (and fall) of a fictional 70s rock band. The dynamic between Daisy and Billy is magnetic—equal parts passion, restraint, and what-could-have-been. The original soundtrack is a star in its own right, crackling with nostalgia. A love letter to creative chaos, messy relationships, and the music that outlives them.




Man and woman have tense face-off in office setting. Woman in red cardigan, man in blue suit. Text: "The Hating Game" at bottom.

The Hating Game

Based on the novel by Sally Thorne

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Why You’ll Love It: Office flirtations. Delicious tension. The slowest of burns.


Lucy and Josh do not get along—until, suddenly, they very much do. This one’s a rom-com in the classic sense: witty, fast-paced, and full of hallway tension that makes you want to scream at the screen (in the best way). Some scenes shift from the novel, but the chemistry is spot on. Comfort watch status: certified.







These adaptations are proof that great stories don’t lose their magic when they leave the page—but let’s be honest, there’s nothing like the original. The quiet moments, the inner monologues, the chapters you dog-ear and reread? That’s the good stuff.


So go ahead, binge the series, fall for the characters, swoon over the soundtracks—but don’t forget to pick up the book too. Trust us: the best stories deserve to be experienced twice.


Happy watching—and even happier reading.


Eve x


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