TV Shows Based on Books

Millions of viewers tune in every Sunday night to watch 'Game of Thrones.' This HBO hit is based on books written by George R.R. Martin. The popularity of the show has increased the sales of the novels. Fans are looking forward to The Winds of Winter, the next novel in Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. Let's take a look at other shows that are also based on books.

'Orange is the New Black'

On July 11, 2013, Netflix released all thirteen episodes of this original series. The show is based on Piper Kerman's memoir, which was released in 2010. The lead actress, Taylor Schilling, was nominated for a 2014 Golden Globe for portraying a prison inmate. Season 2 returns on June 6, only on Netflix streaming.

'Boardwalk Empire'

This HBO dramatic series has been a critical darling since it premiered in 2010. The book took author Nelson Johnson about two decades to finish. Season five, which will air this fall, will be its last season.

'True Blood'

Fans of HBO's supernatural show might not know that it is based on a series of books. That's because those books are called The Southern Vampire Mysteries. Author Charlaine Harris wrote thirteen books in this series. 'True Blood' has been on the air since 2008. Season seven, its final season, will premiere on June 22.