Last updated Jan. 11, 2026

These 14 technology-focused books have been adapted into major films and series, bringing their visionary concepts to the screen. From classic sci-fi that predicted our digital world to real-life tech thrillers, each book offers the original inspiration behind cinematic hits.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Author: Stieg Larsson Translator: Reg Keeland
Hacker mystery

Mikael Blomkvist is a disgraced journalist facing a prison sentence for libel when he receives an unusual offer from a wealthy industrialist. He i…

Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Betrayal, and Redemption

Crypto true story

Ben Mezrich delivers a high stakes narrative following Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss as they attempt to reinvent themselves after their infamous le…

Alan Turing: The Enigma

Computing pioneer

Alan Turing (1912-54) was a British mathematician who made history. His breaking of the German U-boat Enigma cipher in World War II ensured Allied…

The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage

Cyber espionage

Before the Internet became widely known as a global tool for terrorists, one perceptive U.S. citizen recognized its ominous potential. Armed with …