Painkiller. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2021 book, Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
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Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
Patrick Radden Keefe, 2021
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Peter Berg, 2023-

This drama unravels the origins and aftermath of America’s opioid epidemic, delving into the lives of its culprits, victims, and a determined investigator in pursuit of the truth.


Painkiller. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2003 book, Pain Killer
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Pain Killer
Barry Meier, 2003
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Peter Berg, 2023-

This drama unravels the origins and aftermath of America’s opioid epidemic, delving into the lives of its culprits, victims, and a determined investigator in pursuit of the truth.


Charlie Wilson's War. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 2003 book
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Charlie Wilson's War
George Crile, 2003
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Mike Nichols, 2007

In 1980, Congressman Charlie Wilson is more interested in partying than legislating, frequently throwing huge galas and staffing his congressional office with young, attractive women. The Congressman is deeply moved by their misery and determination to fight, but is frustrated by the regional CIA personnel’s insistence on a low key approach against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.


Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce. Poster of the 2014 TV series and cover of the 1995 book, The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
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The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
Vicki Iovine, 1995
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Marti Noxon, 2014-2018

In this series, we follow Abby McCarthy, a renowned author and family expert, who stuns the world by confessing that her seemingly flawless life is a facade. Opening up about her separation from her husband, Jake, Abby’s revelation sends shockwaves through America, putting her successful career and marriage in jeopardy.


Backstabbing for Beginners. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2008 book
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Backstabbing for Beginners
Michael Soussan, 2008
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Per Fly, 2018

The film follows Michael Sullivan, the son of US State Department diplomat who died when Michael was young. Michael leaves a lucrative job at a large bank and lands his dream job as a diplomat with the United Nations, in the fall of 2002. He is assigned to work as an assistant to Under-Secretary-General Costa Passaris, the head of the Oil-for-Food Programme, operated since 1995 to help the citizens of Iraq without allowing the oil sales to boost Saddam Hussein and his regime.


Personal Effects. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2000 book, Mansion on the Hill
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Mansion on the Hill
Rick Moody, 2000
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David Hollander, 2009

Walter’s promising future in the NCAA wrestling world takes a devastating turn when his sister is brutally murdered. Distraught, he returns to his hometown to comfort his grieving mother, Gloria, and is consumed by a thirst for revenge against the man accused of the crime. However, amidst his pain, a serendipitous encounter with a captivating, mature woman brings a sense of solace and comfort during this tumultuous time.


High Noon. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2007 book
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High Noon
Nora Roberts, 2007
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Peter Markle, 2009

Divorced crisis negotiator police lieutenant Phoebe MacNamara struggles with the pressures of her job, raising her young daughter Carly, facing mounting bills, and taking care of her agoraphobic mother Essie. While talking down a distraught armed suicidal man threatening to jump from a rooftop, Phoebe meets his ex-boss, who can’t resist her take-charge attitude, not to mention her physical attractiveness.


Murder on Pleasant Drive. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 2005 book, My Sister Is Missing: Bringing a Killer to Justice
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My Sister Is Missing: Bringing a Killer to Justice
Sherrie Gladden-Davis, Brad Crawford, 2005
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Michael M. Scott, 2006

This is the account of John Smith’s actual experience and his wives’ mysterious vanishings. It chronicles how the commitment and persistence of Fran’s daughter and sister eventually pieced together the puzzle and resolved, at least partially, the case.


Fall Into Darkness. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1990 book
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Fall Into Darkness
Christopher Pike, 1990
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Mark Sobel, 1996

Sharon McKay meets Jerry and his sister Ann Price. After Sharon turns down Jerry, he falls into a state of depression, gets drunk, and wanders onto some train tracks and is killed. Ann believes Sharon is responsible for Jerry’s death. Ann decides to frame Sharon for her murder with the help of her friend Paul.


The Survivors Club. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 2002 book
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The Survivors Club
Lisa Gardner, 2002
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Christopher Leitch, 2004

Jillian Hayes, Carol Rosen, and Meg Pesaturo form ‘The Survivors Club’ after being raped by a serial killer. They utilize the media to pressure law enforcement to apprehend the rapist. Eddie Como is arrested, but before he can be brought to trial, he is assassinated by a sniper. As a result, the three women become suspects instead of victims.