A Tale Dark & Grimm. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2010 book
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A Tale Dark & Grimm
Adam Gidwitz, 2010
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Simon Otto, 2021

Hansel and Gretel stumble upon other stories fairy tales written by the Brothers Grimm. As the siblings roam a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind the famous tales, as well as how to take charge of their destinies and create their own happily ever after. Because once upon a time, fairy tales were awesome.


Fairyland. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2013 book, Fairyland: A Memoir of My Father
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Fairyland: A Memoir of My Father
Alysia Abbott, 2013
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Andrew Durham, 2023

After her mother’s untimely death, Alysia’s father Steve decides to move them to 1970s San Francisco to start a new chapter in their lives. There, he explores his passion for poetry and openly pursues relationships with men, but his bohemian lifestyle conflicts with societal expectations of parenting and Alysia’s own desire for structure.