Since 1995, World Book Day has served to celebrate the power of reading and copyright to enlighten people of all ages, tell fantastical stories, and serve as a bridge between cultures and generations. Many of fiction's greatest stories originated on the page, and UNESCO uses April 23 to promote the activity and ensure anyone can access the many worlds bound within paper. Netflix understands the potential held within books quite well.
In the first quarter of 2026, the streamer didn't go a week without the release of a new film or series adapted from a literary work, from People We Meet on Vacation, based on Emily Henry's romantic novel, to Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole. More often than not, these titles have been among the most popular on the platform upon release, too.