Our Mutual Friend. Poster of the 1998 TV series and cover of the 1865 book
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Our Mutual Friend
Charles Dickens, 1865
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Julian Farino, 1998

John Harmon, a young man whose inheritance depends on his marrying a woman he has never met, is found dead in the River Thames. The fortune passes into the hands of the working-class Boffins, who take into their new home both Bella Wilfer and a mysterious secretary known as Rokesmith. Meanwhile, Lizzie Hexam, the daughter of the boatman suspected of Harmon’s murder, is pursued by two suitors.


Limitless. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2001 book, The Dark Fields
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The Dark Fields
Alan Glynn, 2001
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Neil Burger, 2011

Eddie Morra is a struggling author in New York City. Eddie encounters Vernon, the brother of his ex-wife Melissa, who gives him a sample of a new nootropic called NZT-48, which Vernon implies will help Eddie with his creative problems. His new power enables him to make significant progress on his book.


Without You. Poster of the 2011 TV series and cover of the 2008 book, What to do When Someone Dies
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What to do When Someone Dies
Nicci French, 2008
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Tim Fywell, 2011-2012

Ellie experiences a devastating loss when her cherished husband tragically dies in a car accident. Adding to the mystery, there was another woman in the car who also perished. As Ellie grapples with grief, questions arise: Who was this woman? Was her husband having an affair? And was the accident truly an accident?


Neverland. Poster of the 2011 TV series and cover of the 1906 book, Peter and Wendy
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Peter and Wendy
J.M. Barrie, 1906
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Nick Willing, 2011

In London, England 1906, arch crook and ace fencer James “Jimmy” Hook assembles a gang of juvenile street thieves, including Peter. Jimmy proposes the risky job robbing of Harbottle’s Jewelry and Antiques, which he has been hired to rob. However, after seeing Peter’s over-eagerness and the hesitancy of the other boys, he changes his mind and decides to do the job alone.


Deep Water. Poster of the 2019 TV series and cover of the 2015 book, The Mistake I Made
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The Mistake I Made
Paula Daly, 2015
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Jim Loach, Al Mackay, Harry Wootliff, 2019

A six-part drama about three women struggling with men, money and family. Lisa is an overworked and underappreciated wife and mother, frazzled by and flailing from all the running around she does for her business and family without much help from her husband. Kate is a has-it-together alpha and tiger mum who seems to have it all, from the handsome husband and two kids, to the lakefront house and sailboat. And Roz is a physiotherapist and married mum whose life is on the verge of collapse.


Deep Water. Poster of the 2019 TV series and cover of the 2013 book, Just What Kind Of Mother Are You?
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Just What Kind Of Mother Are You?
Paula Daly, 2013
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Jim Loach, Al Mackay, Harry Wootliff, 2019-

A six-part drama about three women struggling with men, money and family. Lisa is an overworked and underappreciated wife and mother, frazzled by and flailing from all the running around she does for her business and family without much help from her husband. Kate is a has-it-together alpha and tiger mum who seems to have it all, from the handsome husband and two kids, to the lakefront house and sailboat. And Roz is a physiotherapist and married mum whose life is on the verge of collapse.


London Boulevard. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 2002 book
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London Boulevard
Ken Bruen, 2002
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William Monahan, 2010

Harry Mitchel is leaving prison. He is propositioned by his friend and former partner-in-crime, Billy Norton, to live in a nice apartment, but on condition he work for Billy’s criminal boss. On his way to a welcome back party, Mitchel saves a woman, Penny, from being mugged.


The Look of Love. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2010 book, Members Only
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Members Only
Paul Willetts, 2010
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Michael Winterbottom, 2013

A grand depiction of the ascent and decline of British nudie theater magnate Paul Raymond, this epic narrative unfolds as a symbol of Soho’s evolution, embodying the realms of sex and sophistication from the vibrant 60s to the 80s. Almost solely responsible for reshaping the cultural landscape of the UK, Raymond built an empire comprising topless theaters and soft-core magazines that ultimately propelled him to become the wealthiest individual in the country.


Tomato Red: Blood Money. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1998 book, Tomato Red
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Tomato Red
Daniel Woodrell, 1998
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Juanita Wilson, 2017

Sammy Barlach, a drifting individual of modest means, embarks on his quest for the next opportunity, only to encounter Jamalee and her brother, who present him with unforeseen challenges that test his mettle.


Timeline. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 1999 book
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Timeline
Michael Crichton, 1999
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Richard Donner, 2003

Professor Edward Johnston leads an archaeological study of the village of Castlegard, near LaRoque Castle in Dordogne, France, the site of the 1357 hanging of Lady Claire, sister to Arnaut de Cervole. Johnston travels to the American headquarters of the ITC Corporation, his project’s sponsor, to inquire whether or not they have tampered with the site.


Books of Blood. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 1984 book, The Book of Blood
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The Book of Blood
Clive Barker, 1984
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Brannon Braga, 2020

The film tells three stories: Jenna, about a college student suffering from mental illness. Unhappy at home, she decides to run away after becoming noncompliant with her medication. Miles, where Mary is approached by a psychic named Simon, who claims that he is communicating with her dead son Miles. And Bennett: Bennett and Steve travel to an abandoned town where both men experience inexplicable and supernatural phenomena.


Books of Blood. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 1985 book, On Jerusalem Street (A Postscript)
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On Jerusalem Street (A Postscript)
Clive Barker, 1985
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Brannon Braga, 2020

The film tells three stories: Jenna, about a college student suffering from mental illness. Unhappy at home, she decides to run away after becoming noncompliant with her medication. Miles, where Mary is approached by a psychic named Simon, who claims that he is communicating with her dead son Miles. And Bennett: Bennett and Steve travel to an abandoned town where both men experience inexplicable and supernatural phenomena.