Mark Twain. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Mark Twain
Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns, 2001
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Ken Burns, 2001

Renowned as the funniest man of his era, Mark Twain was a critic of human nature, utilizing humor as a weapon against hypocrisy, greed, and racism. As America’s most beloved author, he crafted some of its most unforgettable characters and quoted sayings. Director Ken Burns delves beneath the legend to unveil the authentic Twain, exposing his extraordinary life filled with adventure, literary pursuits, remarkable success and setbacks, as well as a blend of comedy and tragedy.


Madoff. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 2009 book, The Madoff Chronicles
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The Madoff Chronicles
Brian Ross, 2009
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Raymond De Felitta, 2016

The rise and fall of Bernie Madoff, whose Ponzi scheme bilked $65 billion from unsuspecting victims. The Madoff investment scandal was a fraud scheme perpetrated by Bernie Madoff, a former stockbroker, investment advisor, and financier. He is the former non-executive chairman of the NASDAQ stock market and the admitted operator of a Ponzi scheme that is considered the largest financial fraud in U.S. history.


The Great Santini. Poster of the 1979 movie and cover of the 1976 book
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The Great Santini
Pat Conroy, 1976
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Lewis John Carlino, 1979

Bull Meechum is an enthusiastic Marine pilot nicknamed the Great Santini, who grapples with family challenges on the home front, especially with his mistreated teenage son.


The Prince of Tides. Poster of the 1991 movie and cover of the 1986 book
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The Prince of Tides
Pat Conroy, 1986
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Barbra Streisand, 1991

Tom Wingo, a disheartened coach from the South, must confront his painful childhood to aid his sister, who is on the brink of suicide. Streisand portrays Susan Lowenstein, a resolute psychiatrist who faces Tom’s bitterness and anger to uncover the truth. Over time, their conflict transforms into love as they unearth the secret behind his sister’s suffering, finding the strength to transform their own lives in the process.


The Lucky One. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2007 book
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The Lucky One
Nicholas Sparks, 2007
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Scott Hicks, 2012

Logan Thibault, a US Marine serving in Iraq, witnesses a Marine called Aces die attempting to aid one of his men during an ambush. Logan’s squad-mate declares the woman in the picture as Logan’s guardian angel, just before an explosion destroys their Humvee.


The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 2007 book, Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood
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Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood
Ann Brashares, 2007
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Sanaa Hamri, 2008

Childhood best friends Bridget Vreeland, Lena Kaligaris, Tibby Rollins, and Carmen Lowell have just completed their first year of college and are planning to spend their summer apart. Bridget discovers her father had hidden letters from her grandmother Greta and rejects his explanation that he wanted to protect her. She goes to Turkey, where she participates in an archaeological dig under Professor Nasrin Mehani.


The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 2004 book, The Second Summer of the Sisterhood
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The Second Summer of the Sisterhood
Ann Brashares, 2004
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Sanaa Hamri, 2008

Childhood best friends Bridget Vreeland, Lena Kaligaris, Tibby Rollins, and Carmen Lowell have just completed their first year of college and are planning to spend their summer apart. Bridget discovers her father had hidden letters from her grandmother Greta and rejects his explanation that he wanted to protect her. She goes to Turkey, where she participates in an archaeological dig under Professor Nasrin Mehani.


The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 2006 book, Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood
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Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood
Ann Brashares, 2006
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Sanaa Hamri, 2008

Childhood best friends Bridget Vreeland, Lena Kaligaris, Tibby Rollins, and Carmen Lowell have just completed their first year of college and are planning to spend their summer apart. Bridget discovers her father had hidden letters from her grandmother Greta and rejects his explanation that he wanted to protect her. She goes to Turkey, where she participates in an archaeological dig under Professor Nasrin Mehani.


Man, Woman and Child. Poster of the 1983 movie and cover of the 1970 book, Man, Woman, and Child
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Man, Woman, and Child
Erich Segal, 1970
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Dick Richards, 1983

The movie delves into the lives of an ordinary American family whose profound love is put to the test, challenging their bonds and prompting a soul-stirring exploration of adaptation and growth. Through a mature and engrossing lens, we witness the complexities and transformations that unfold, ultimately reaffirming the unyielding strength of their connection.


Strange But True. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2004 book, Strange but True
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Strange but True
John Searles, 2004
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Rowan Athale, 2019

Ronnie Chase died on prom night. Five years later, Melissa Moody, Ronnie’s past girlfriend, arrives at his mother’s house and says she is pregnant with Ronnie’s baby. Melissa states that the only man she has ever had sex with was Ronnie and she plays a recording of a psychic reading she received to Charlene and Philip, Ronnie’s mother and younger brother. Charlene angrily asks her to leave.


Lovin' Molly. Poster of the 1974 movie and cover of the 1962 book, Leaving Cheyenne
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Leaving Cheyenne
Larry McMurtry, 1962
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Sidney Lumet, 1974

Encompassing a span of almost 40 years, from 1925 to 1964, the narrative unfolds between two Texas farm boys: the earnest and upright Gid and the easygoing Johnny. They engage in a continuous rivalry for the affections of Molly Taylor, a beautiful and strong-willed woman who consistently rejects the idea of marrying either of them.