16 Books That Will Scratch That Itch If You’re Still Obsessing Over These Emmy-Nominated Shows

BONUS: shows based on books from other categories:

For other, smaller categories, there are some shows based on books hidden amongst them. To read the book before watching the show before watching the Emmys, here’s your list:

The Handmaid’s Tale: Based on The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, is nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Cherry Jones).

The Boys: Based on the comic series The Boys by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, is nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Giancarlo Esposito).

The Residence: Based on The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House by Kate Andersen Brower, is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Uzo Aduba).

Disclaimer: Based on Disclaimer by Renée Knight, is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series (Cate Blanchett).

Dying for Sex: Based on the memoir Dying for Sex by Molly Koch and Nikki Boyer, is nominated for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, as well as other awards.

Presumed Innocent: Based on Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow, is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series (Jake Gyllenhaal), as well as other awards.

Dope Thief: Based on Dope Thief by Dennis Tafoya, is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series (Brian Tyree Henry).

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy: Based on Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding, is nominated for Outstanding Television Movie.