All Quiet on the Western Front. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 1929 book
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All Quiet on the Western Front
Erich Maria Remarque, 1929
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Edward Berger, 2022

A young German soldier’s compelling account of the Western Front in World War I As they battle for their lives in the trenches, Paul and his friends see firsthand how the first joy of war transforms into desperation and dread.


Fabian: Going to the Dogs. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1931 book, Going to the Dogs: The Story of a Moralist
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Going to the Dogs: The Story of a Moralist
Erich Kästner, 1931
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Dominik Graf, 2021

In 1931, Jakob Fabian works as a copywriter for a cigarette company in Berlin. Fabian holds a nihilistic view on love and life, having been traumatized by his experience as a soldier in World War I. During one of his outings at an underground club, Fabian meets Cornelia, an aspiring film actress.


The Royal Game. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1942 book, Chess Story
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Chess Story
Stefan Zweig, 1942
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Philipp Stölzl, 2021

While the Nazi troops march into Vienna in 1938, the lawyer Josef Bartok hastily tries to escape to the USA with his wife but is arrested by the Gestapo. Bartok remains steadfast and refuses to cooperate with the Gestapo that requires confidential information from him. Thrown into solitary confinement, Bartok is psychologically tormented for months and begins to weaken.


A Dangerous Fortune. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 1993 book
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A Dangerous Fortune
Ken Follett, 1993
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Christian Schwochow, 2016

A shocking secret behind a young boys death leads to three generations of treachery in this breathtaking saga of love, power and revenge, set amid the wealth and decadence of Victorian England.