All Creatures Great and Small. Poster of the 1975 movie and cover of the 1972 book, It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
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It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
James Herriot (Alf Wight), 1972
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Claude Whatham, 1975

In 1937, newly qualified vet James Herriot travels to Yorkshire for the post of assistant in Siegfried Farnon’s practice. He learns the facts of country life, but has to overcome the prejudices of the Darrowby locals who are sceptical of the novice vet’s ability. In between cases, Herriot courts farmer’s daughter Helen Alderson.


The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Poster of the 1982 movie and cover of the 1831 book, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
Victor Hugo, 1831
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Michael Tuchner, Alan Hume, 1982

In Notre Dame’s cathedral, Quasimodo, a bellringer with a hunchback, falls in love with Esmeralda, a beautiful gypsy dancer. However, Esmeralda loves a handsome soldier while also catching the eye of the archdeacon and a poor street poet. When a mob accuses her of witchcraft, Quasimodo must save her and find sanctuary for her in the cathedral.


The Human Stain. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 2000 book
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The Human Stain
Philip Roth, 2000
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Robert Benton, 2003

In the late 1990s, writer Nathan Zuckerman has settled in a lakeside New England cabin following his second divorce and a battle with prostate cancer. His quiet life is interrupted by Coleman Silk, a former dean and professor of classics at local Athena College, who was forced to resign after being accused of making a racist remark in class.


Freud's Last Session. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1988 book, The Question of God
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The Question of God
Armand Nicholi, 1988
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Matt Brown, 2023

The movie revolves around Freud extending an invitation to the iconic author C.S. Lewis for a debate on the existence of God. It delves into Freud’s distinctive bond with his daughter and explores the unconventional relationship between Lewis and his best friend’s mother.


Beowulf. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 900 book
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Beowulf
Unknown, 900
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Robert Zemeckis, 2007

In 507, the legendary Geatish warrior Beowulf travels to Denmark with his band of soldiers including his best friend Wiglaf. They meet King Hrothgar, who needs a hero to slay Grendel, a hideously malformed troll-like creature with appalling strength and cunning who attacked and killed many of Hrothgar’s warriors during a celebration in the mead hall Heorot.


360. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1903 book, Hands Around
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Hands Around
Arthur Schnitzler, 1903
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Fernando Meirelles, 2011

Anna accompanies her sister Mirka to a nude photo-shoot for an escort agency, run by Rocco. Mirka chooses the professional name ‘Blanca’, and Rocco reveals he murdered a wealthy client, splitting his money with the escort who tipped him off. Anna waits downstairs while Mirka performs a “personal favor” for Rocco, and the sisters return to Bratislava by bus.


All the King's Men. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 1946 book
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All the King's Men
Robert Penn Warren, 1946
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Steven Zaillian, 2006

Jack Burden, a Louisiana news reporter, takes a personal interest in Willie Stark, an idealistic small-town lawyer and parish treasurer. Circumstances develop that result in Tiny Duffy, a local political leader Burden knows, urging Stark to run for governor. Burden’s upbringing makes him familiar with the undercurrent of politics.


The Son. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2018 book
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The Son
Florian Zeller, 2018
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Florian Zeller, 2022

When his ex-wife Kate shows up with their teenage son Nicholas, Peter’s hectic life with new partner Emma and their infant is upended.


Kidnapping Mr. Heineken. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 1987 book
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Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
Peter R. De Vries, 1987
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Daniel Alfredson, 2015

This captivating drama unveils the behind-the-scenes account of the masterminding, execution, and the dramatic aftermath of the abduction of beer tycoon Alfred “Freddy” Heineken. The audacious plot led to the payment of the largest ransom ever recorded for an individual, eventually culminating in the downfall of the kidnappers.


The Rite. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2009 book, The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist
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The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist
Matt Baglio, 2009
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Mikael Håfström, 2011

Seminary student Michael Kovak reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth.


When Eight Bells Toll. Poster of the 1971 movie and cover of the 1966 book
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When Eight Bells Toll
Alistair MacLean, 1966
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Etienne Périer, 1971

British Treasury secret agent Phillip Calvert is sent to investigate the hijacking of five cargo ships in the Irish Sea. Posing as marine biologists, Calvert and his partner Hunslett find the local inhabitants suspicious and hostile. They suspect that Cypriot tycoon and shipping magnate Sir Anthony Skouras may be behind the pirating of the gold bullion.


The Looking Glass War. Poster of the 1970 movie and cover of the 1965 book
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The Looking Glass War
John le Carré, 1965
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Frank Pierson, 1970

Polish defector Leiser is offered a chance of UK citizenship by MI6, but only if he agrees to undertake a highly dangerous espionage mission behind the iron curtain in East Germany. Leiser’s role is to replace an MI6 agent who has already been murdered, and to gather photographic intelligence on a covert East German rocket system.