The next novel by Tahmima Anam, the author of acclaimed and award-winning books A Golden Age and The Good Muslim, is being adapted for TV, Variety has learned. According to sources, Good Books, set behind the scenes in the world of publishing, is being developed for screen by Pacesetter Productions and Kudos. Anam is adapting […]
Tahmima Anam’s New Novel ‘Good Books’ Being Adapted for TV With Pacesetter, Kudos and ‘Emily in Paris’ Writer (EXCLUSIVE)

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