There may be one explosive episode left, but if you’re anything like me you’ll already be mourning the end of Succession. As we wait with bated breath to see how the drama will unfold (there has to be one final twist, right?) it’s only natural that we begin to wonder what, exactly, will fill the gaping hole the show will inevitably leave.

And while there are plenty of exciting new shows on the horizon, including ITV’s Maryland, starring Suranne Jones, what if the alternative was a little more…tangible? Most of us say we’d like to read more, so what could be better than fiction plots that replicate some of our favourite TV shows.

From romantic period dramas like Bridgerton to the 80s nostalgia of Stranger Things, here are six books to read this summer that capture the best of the small screen.

From Succession to Stranger Things, 6 books to read now based on your favourite TV shows