Netflix has partnered with the British Library to donate adapted‑book collections to 100 UK libraries and host streamed talks featuring stars such as Florence Pugh and Zoe Kazan.
Netflix announced a national partnership with the British Library aimed at helping people discover the books behind popular Netflix films and series. Funded by Netflix, the deal will see collections of titles such as “Frankenstein,” “Pride and Prejudice,” “Heartstopper,” “One Day,” “The Thursday Murder Club” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” donated to 100 public libraries across the United Kingdom as part of the 2026 National Year of Reading.
The partnership also includes a programme of events streamed to libraries, featuring Q&A sessions with actors from recent adaptations. A recent session included Florence Pugh, Zoe Kazan, Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist discussing the making of “East of Eden.” Anne Mensah, Vice President of Content, U.K. at Netflix, said the collaboration aims to extend the audience experience beyond the screen and introduce viewers to the original books.
Helen Schulte, head of culture programmes at the British Library, expressed delight at the partnership, noting that Netflix’s philanthropic support will aid conservation and preserve the library’s collections. The U.K. National Literacy Trust’s 2025 Annual Literacy Survey highlighted a decline in children’s enjoyment of reading, while Nielsen BookData reported that 12% of adult fiction purchases by occasional readers were driven by film or TV adaptations.
The available reporting does not specify the duration of the library donations, the selection criteria for the 100 libraries, or any further phases of the collaboration.