2023 in literature


This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 2023.

Events

c. July 1 – The public library at Borny, Metz, is among public buildings burned in the Nahel Merzouk protests in France.

Anniversaries

New books

''Dates after each title indicate U.S. publication, unless otherwise indicated.''

Notable new movies and TV series based on books

Below are some of the most prominent film and television productions that premiered / were broadcast during 2023:
TitleThe book on which the movie/TV series is basedTypeGenrePremiere dateDistribution company / original broadcasting network
One True Loves"One True Loves" by Taylor Jenkins ReidMovieMelodrama, romantic filmApril 7, 2023The Avenue
Beautiful Disaster"Beautiful Disaster" by Jamie McGuireMovieRomantic dramaApril 13, 2023Voltage films
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton StoryBridgerton series of books by Julia QuinnTV seriesPeriod drama, romantic dramaMay 4, 2023Netflix
The Zone of Interest"The Zone of Interest" by Martin AmisMovieHistorical dramaMay 19, 2023A24
Firebrand"Queen's Gambit" by Elizabeth FremantleMovieHistorical dramaMay 21, 2023Prime Video
All of Us Strangers"Strangers" by Taichi YamadaMovieFantasy-romantic drama filmAugust 31, 2023Searchlight Pictures
Love at First Sight"The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight" by Jennifer E. SmithMovieRomantic comedySeptember 15, 2023Netflix
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes"The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne CollinsMovieAction, Drama, AdventureNovember 5, 2023Lionsgate
Leave the World Behind"Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan AlamMoviePsychological thrillerDecember 8, 2023Netflix
Poor Things"Poor Things" by Alasdair GrayMovieFantasy, science fictionDecember 8, 2023Searchlight Pictures, Disney+
A Haunting in Venice"Hallowe'en Party" by Agatha ChristieMovieDetective filmDecember 11, 202320th Century Studios