Love, Simon. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2015 book, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Becky Albertalli, 2015
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Greg Berlanti, 2018

Simon Spier is a closeted gay high school boy living in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. He has a close and loving family—parents Emily and Jack, and sister Nora—as well as three best friends: One day, Leah informs Simon about an online confession of a closeted gay student at their high school, known only by the pseudonym Blue. Simon begins to suspect that his classmate Bram is Blue.


Barbie. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1994 book, Reviving Ophelia
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Reviving Ophelia
Mary Pipher, 1994
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Greta Gerwig, 2023

Barbie resides in Barbieland, a world of perfection, music, and vibrant colors. One day, she makes a bold decision to explore the real world. However, when the CEO of Mattel learns of her intentions, he will stop at nothing to prevent her from leaving Barbieland and return her to her packaging.


A Dog's Way Home. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2017 book
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A Dog's Way Home
W. Bruce Cameron, 2017
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Charles Martin Smith, 2019

As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner. Along the way, the lost but spirited dog meets a series of new friends and manages to bring a little bit of comfort and joy to their lives.


All the Bright Places. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 2015 book
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All the Bright Places
Jennifer Niven, 2015
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Brett Haley, 2020

Violet Markey and Theodore Finch both attend Bartlett High School in Bartlett, Indiana. At school, the teens are assigned a project where they must find the best places in Indiana, and Finch is adamant on getting Violet to be his partner. As they struggle with the emotional and physical scars of their past, they discover that even the smallest places and moments can mean something.


Shaft. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 1970 book
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Shaft
Ernest Tidyman, 1970
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Tim Story, 2019

In 1989, NYPD Detective John Shaft II, his wife Maya, and his infant son John JJ Shaft III survive an assassination attempt by drug lord Pierro Gordito Carrera. While being treated for a minor injury in the hospital by doctor Sasha, JJ’s other childhood friend and his unrequited crush, he shows her Karim’s toxicology report.


X-Men: Dark Phoenix. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 1985 comic book, Dark Phoenix Saga
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Dark Phoenix Saga
Chris Claremont, John Byrne, 1985
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Simon Kinberg, 2019

In 1975, eight-year-old Jean Grey is involved in a car crash while driving with her parents. They are both killed instantly, leaving her an orphan. In 1992, the X-Men respond to a distress signal from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, which has been critically damaged by solar flare-like energy. While saving the astronauts, Jean is struck by the energy.


Spinning Man. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2003 book, The Spinning Man
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The Spinning Man
George Harrar, 2003
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Simon Kaijser, 2018

Evan Birch is a family man and esteemed professor of philosophy at a distinguished college. When Joyce Bonner, a high school student, goes missing, Evan’s previous off-campus dalliances cause his wife to question his alibi. Meticulous police detective Robert Malloy has even more reason to be suspicious when crucial evidence makes Evan the prime suspect in Joyce’s disappearance.