Hi everyone and welcome to Monday Matters #87! Most of us hate to see Monday come, but I’m one for making it a bit more fun. Each week I take a look at new book releases, books on TV or film, recent author interviews and more! Life’s too short to hate Mondays so let’s start the week off right! I’m also joining It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? hosted by The Book Date which is a place to meet up and share what you have been, and are about to be reading over the week. Let’s go!
What I Read Last Week:
This Week I Hope To Read:
5 Books Publishing This Week:
*Click on the book’s cover to see the book’s synopsis on Goodreads or my review if published.
Recent Author Interviews:
Bookreporter.com interviewed Anna Quindlen (After Annie).
NPR’s Book of the Day interviewed Charles Spencer (A Very Private School).
NPR’s Book of the Day interviewed Jennine Capo Crucet (Say Hello To My Little Friend)
Upcoming Author Interviews (Can Play Back Later):
Murder By The Book interviews Carter Wilson (The Father She Went To Find) on April 1 at 4 PM PT
Murder By The Book interviews Christopher Reich (Matterhorn) on April 1 at 5 PM PT
Friends & Fiction interview Lisa Scottoline (The Truth About The Devlins) on April 3 at 4 PM PT
Book Adaptations On TV Or Film:
*Thanks to Bookreporter.com for this information.
In Theatres:
Dune: Part Two
Release Date: March 1st (wide)
Based on: DUNE by Frank Herbert
Accidental Texan
Release Date: March 8th (limited)
Based on: CHOCOLATE LIZARDS by Cole Thompson
Arthur the King
Release Date: March 15th (wide)
Based on: ARTHUR: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home, by Mikael Lindnord
One Life
Release Date: March 15th (wide)
Based on: IF IT’S NOT IMPOSSIBLE…: The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton, by Barbara Winton
Sleeping Dogs
Release Date: March 22nd (limited)
Based on: THE BOOK OF MIRRORS by E.O. Chirovici
Asphalt City
Release Date: March 29th (limited)
Based on: BLACK FLIES by Shannon Burke
On TV:
Film Releases:
My Name Is Loh Kiwan
Release Date: March 1st on Netflix
Based on: I MET LOH KIWAN by Cho Hae-jin
Spaceman
Release Date: March 1st on Netflix
Based on: SPACEMAN OF BOHEMIA by Jaroslav Kalfař
Guiding Emily
Air Date: Saturday, March 2nd at 8pm ET/PT on Hallmark Mystery
Based on: The Guiding Emily series by Barbara Hinske
24 Hours with Gaspar
Release Date: March 14th on Netflix
Based on: 24 HOURS WITH GASPAR written by Sabda Armandio, translated by Lara Norgaard
Murder Mubarak
Release Date: March 15th on Netflix
Based on: CLUB YOU TO DEATH by Anuja Chauhan
Rest In Peace
Release Date: March 27th on Netflix
Based on: DESCANSAR EN PAZ by Martin Baintrub
The Wages of Fear
Release Date: March 29th on Netflix
Based on: LE SALAIRE DE LA PEUR by Georges Arnaud
On DVD:
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
DVD Release Date: March 12th
Based on: The DC character Aquaman
The Color Purple
DVD Release Date: March 12th
Based on: THE COLOR PURPLE by Alice Walker
Ferrari
DVD Release Date: March 12th
Based on: ENZO FERRARI: The Man, the Cars, the Races, the Machine, by Brock Yates
Poor Things
DVD Release Date: March 12th
Based on: POOR THINGS by Alasdair Gray
I hope that you’ve enjoyed Monday Matters #87. Note: There will be no Monday Matters on April 8. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
Jody
Have a wonderful week, Jodie. I’ll chat with you when I get back! 🤗
Kathy M Martin
Nice looking books. I have seen a couple of people eager for Abby Jimenez’s new book. I haven’t read anything by her. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
Barb @ Booker T's Farm
I really want to read the Guiding Emily book and then watch the Hallmark adaptation. Sounds really good. I also want to read more Abby Jiminez books. I read one and then a short story from Amazon and enjoyed them both.
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
I didn’t know Jo Piazza has a new book coming out! Thanks, Jodie💜
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Jonetta!
Kathryn Trask
I really enjoy a Sarah Morgan book. I listened to Sea glass Summer, very sweet but I thought mostly for those who are following the series. So looking forward to the Abby Jimenez.
thathappyreader
I agree with all of this Kathryn!
Aspen Hite
So many good things coming! I added three books, and can’t wait to see the latest rendition of “The Color Purple!”
Thanks for sharing. Hope all is well!
thathappyreader
Thank you Aspen!
Her Digital Coffee
What an exciting week for new releases! I like the sound of ‘The Sicilian Inheritance’ and ‘She’s Not Sorry.’ Have a great week Jodie!
thathappyreader
You too Winnie!
Rolé @ Hooked By That Book
Just for the Summer is on my list too. Hope you have a great week!
thathappyreader
You too Rolé!
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
So many good books! And I still need to watch The Color Purple. Sorry I’m late, hope you had a good week!
https://lisalovesliterature.bookblog.io/2024/04/07/weekly-wrap-up-164-april-7th-2024/
thathappyreader
Thanks Lisa!