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At least four of her novels (Beach Read, Book Lovers, Funny Story and Happy Place) are in development to become films.
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Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
There are plenty more on the way, with four of Henry's novels currently in development.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Why is Trump targeting these projects that have been in development for over 10 years?
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
The brand launched in 2025 after more than five years in development.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
There are plenty more on the way, with four of Henry's novels currently in development.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Why is Trump targeting these projects that have been in development for over 10 years?
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
The brand launched in 2025 after more than five years in development.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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“In development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20development. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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