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Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more.
Hamtopia?
The visually captivating film Nomadland, adapted from Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder, has garnered significant acclaim, establishing a fan base for director Chloé Zhao. In exciting news, Zhao is set to direct a film adaptation of Hamnet, a novel by Maggie O’Farrell. The film will star Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley as William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes, highlighting the profound loss of their son and the inspirations for Hamlet. O’Farrell collaborated closely with Zhao on the screenplay. The film is slated for a limited release on November 27, coinciding with the launch of Zootopia 2, before its nationwide premiere on December 12.
More Casting News But Make It Games of Hunger
Switching gears to entertainment, casting developments have emerged for the highly anticipated prequel to the Sunrise on the Reaping. Although there were previous speculations regarding characters, it has now been confirmed that Joseph Zada will take on the role of Haymitch Abernathy, while Whitney Peak has been cast as his girlfriend, a character named Lenore Dove Baird. Both actors are on the rise in their careers, and this opportunity could significantly elevate their profiles within the industry. The Hollywood Reporter notes the absence of further casting announcements, leaving room for speculation regarding other key characters such as Coriolanus Snow and Drusilla.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Author Will Donate SO MANY Books
In uplifting news, Jeff Kinney, the creator of the beloved Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, has pledged to donate an impressive 20,000 books each month, aiming for a total of 160,000 books for underserved communities across the United States. This initiative is a collaboration with the nonprofit organization First Book. His latest installment in the series, the 20th book, is set to be released soon and coincides with this generous commitment. Learn more about his charitable endeavor here.
This week, Goodreads revealed its five most-read books, which remain consistent with the previous week, although there has been a shift in the rankings for the top spots. Additionally, I’ve included a glimpse into the top five popular titles on the StoryGraph this week. It’s important to note that while both lists share some common titles, the StoryGraph’s rankings incorporate books that users are interested in reading, not just those that are currently being read.
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