Carrie McBride writes: “It seems so long ago that our minds had room to contemplate “prestige television,” but the Emmy Award nominations announced July 28 were a reminder of the dark dramas and clever comedies that formerly occupied our evenings, many of which we hope to see again in future seasons. Not surprisingly, books served as the inspiration for many of the honored programs, and we’d like to suggest that, if you haven’t already, you check out the source material these shows drew from.”