TV series based on Tahmima Anam’s novel

A TV series is being made based on the upcoming novel ‘Good Books’ by renowned Bangladesh-born British author Tahmima Anam. Tahmima herself is jointly writing
the screenplay for the series with Emmy- nominated screenwriter Alison Brown.

Alison Brown is known for writing the screenplays of many popular series including ‘Emily in Paris’, ‘Younger’, ‘Upload’, ‘Stuck in the Middle’. According to a Variety report, the series is being jointly produced by British-American production companies Pacemaker Productions and Kudos.

The novel ‘Good Books’ revolves around the inner workings of the publishing world. The story revolves around the unexpected meeting between Raya Chatterjee, who works in a New York bookstore, and Prue McNeil, a renowned literary agent in London.

After this meeting, Raya’s life opens up for a new career opportunity, she has to return to her hometown of London, and confront the secrets of her past.

Tahmima’s novel ‘Good Books’ was officially announced at the Edinburgh International Book Fair last August.

The author participated in several panel discussions at the fair. During the fair, the UK publishing company Canongate finalised the deal to publish the book. In addition, their US subsidiary Scribner’s bought the North American rights. It is reported that the book will be released in 2028.