Adapting books to the small or big screen is no easy feat, and oftentimes the visual version doesn’t measure up to its source material. However, some adaptations of books not only capture the essence of their inspiration but also elevate the story. Many books written by Black authors that have been turned into movies or TV fall into that category — here are five that are worth a watch. The Perfect Find Romantic comedies are always a fun watch, and The Perfect Find is no exception. Inspired by Tia Williams’ 2016 book of the same title, the movie follows an out-of-work fashion journalist who falls for a much younger colleague who just so happens to be her new boss and nemesis’ son. Gabrielle Union and Keith Powers’ chemistry sparkles in the movie, and it also nails the book’s sensual and playful hookup-to-lovers story. From Scratch If Netflix’s One Day was an emotional roller coaster, look out for Netflix’s From Scratch , an adaptation of Tembi Locke’s memoir. The series, which was...
