Read It Before Everyone Watches It

At Bread & Butter Supper Club, we select women-authored stories that spark conversation long before the credits roll. From bestselling novels being adapted for television and film to stories already transformed into cultural phenomena, our selections sit at the intersection of books, culture, and screen. Consider this your invitation to read the story first, join the conversation, and experience the book before everyone else discovers it on screen.

December 2025 Pick

Before I Let Go — Kennedy Ryan

A beautifully written second-chance love story that follows divorced couple Yasmen and Josiah as they navigate grief, healing, co-parenting, and the possibility of finding their way back to each other. Kennedy Ryan delivers a deeply emotional exploration of Black love, mental health, and resilience that lingers long after the final page. Read it now before it arrives on Peacock, where the adaptation is currently in development through Universal Television.

READ OR LISTEN HERE

February 2026 PICK

This Could Be Us — Kennedy Ryan

Following the devastating collapse of the life she thought she knew, Soledad Barnes is forced to rebuild for herself and her daughters while rediscovering love, trust, and her own strength along the way. Kennedy Ryan delivers an unforgettable story about resilience, friendship, motherhood, and the courage to begin again. Rich with emotion and deeply relatable, This Could Be Us is the kind of novel that stays with you long after the final page—and one readers should experience now as anticipation continues to build around Kennedy Ryan's growing book-to-screen universe.

READ OR LISTEN HERE

April 2026 PICK

First Lie Wins — Ashley Elston

A clever, addictive thriller following Evie Porter, a woman living under a carefully constructed identity while carrying out dangerous assignments for her mysterious employer. Packed with twists, secrets, and unreliable characters, this is the kind of book that demands to be discussed immediately after finishing. Read it before it becomes a Hulu series, with actress Emma Roberts attached to star and executive produce.

READ OR LISTEN HERE

JUNE 2026 PICK

Seven Days in June — Tia Williams

When bestselling author Eva Mercy unexpectedly reconnects with Shane Hall, the man who changed her life years earlier, seven unforgettable days force them to confront old wounds, undeniable chemistry, and the possibility of a second chance. Equal parts sexy, funny, and emotionally rich, Tia Williams delivers a modern love story that has captivated readers around the world. Read it now before it arrives on Prime Video, where Will Packer Media and Kinetic Content are developing the bestselling novel into a television series, with Tia Williams serving as an executive producer.

READ OR LISTEN HERE

OFF MENU PICKS

Because sometimes one book just isn't enough. Our Off Menu Picks are bonus reads that complement the conversation—stories we're adding to your table between monthly selections. From beloved classics to books that inspired some of our favorite films and television series, these handpicked selections spark conversation, fuel group chats, and occasionally remind us that the book was even better than what made it to the screen.

OFF MENU- JUNE 2026 PICK

The Devil Wears Prada — Lauren Weisberger

Before it became one of the most iconic fashion films of all time, The Devil Wears Prada was a bestselling novel that offered readers an inside look at the glamorous and unforgiving world of magazine publishing. Sharp, witty, and surprisingly relevant decades later, it's the ultimate reminder that some of the best movies begin as great books. If you've only seen the film, it's time to read the story that started it all.

READ OR LISTEN HERE