Either these shows spun from great books (many of which I read first!) or are based on well-known literary works, often with a modern spin. I exclude gothic novels and comics from this list since I have a list for that lol.
Pretty Little Liars
Queen of the South
Queen Sugar
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Sherlock
Small Island
The Spanish Princess
Still Star-Crossed
The Stranger
The Vampire Diaries
Veronica Mars