Pacesetter Productions and Kudos Acquire Good Books Rights
The production companies are developing a television adaptation of Tahmima Anam’s upcoming novel.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Books
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Pacesetter Productions and Kudos have secured the television adaptation rights for the upcoming novel Good Books by Tahmima Anam. Writer Alison Brown has joined the project and will collaborate directly with Anam on the series development.
Why it matters
Securing high-profile adaptation rights years before a book hits shelves reflects a competitive industry trend toward developing intellectual property early. This collaborative approach between the author and the screenwriter aims to maintain the integrity of the source material during the transition to the screen.
The literary project Good Books is currently scheduled for publication in 2028, with North American publishing rights held by Scribner and global rights acquired by Canongate.
The players
Tahmima Anam
She is the author of the upcoming novel Good Books and will serve as a collaborator on the television adaptation.
Alison Brown
She is an attached writer who will work alongside the original author to adapt the text for a television format.
Pacesetter Productions
This production company is one of the two entities leading the development of the television series.
Kudos
Based in the United Kingdom, this production company is co-developing the television adaptation of the novel.
Scribner
This publishing house holds the North American rights for the upcoming literary release.
The details
Pacesetter Productions and Kudos are spearheading the development of the series based on the unpublished work. Alison Brown is set to write the adaptation, working in tandem with the author to bring the narrative to television.
Timeline
Variety reported the television adaptation deal on October 29, 2026.
The novel Good Books is scheduled for publication in 2028.
Industry Dynamics
This deal follows the standard industry practice of acquiring pre-publication book-to-screen rights to secure potential IP before a work reaches the public. By locking in projects years early, studios compete to build high-value franchises before a novel establishes its own audience.
While the project is in early development, readers can anticipate the print release of Good Books in 2028. Future viewers will need to wait for further announcements regarding which streaming service or network will carry the final series.
The takeaway
Authors and production companies are increasingly partnering early to streamline the translation of literature into long-form television. Readers interested in future adaptations should track the publication dates of upcoming novels to get a head start on the source material.
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