Drive. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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Drive
James Sallis, 2005
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Nicolas Winding Refn, 2011

An unnamed Driver works as a mechanic, a stunt double, a stunt driver, and a criminal-for-hire getaway car driver in Los Angeles, California. His jobs are all managed by auto shop owner Shannon, who persuades Jewish mobsters Bernie Rose and Nino to purchase a car for the Driver to race.


Argo. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1999 book, The Master of Disguise: My Secret Life in the CIA
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The Master of Disguise: My Secret Life in the CIA
Antonio J. Méndez, Malcolm McConnell, 1999
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Ben Affleck, 2012

On November 4, 1979, Iranian Islamists storm the United States embassy in Tehran in retaliation for President Jimmy Carter giving the Shah asylum in the U.S. during the Iranian Revolution. While on the phone with his son, he is inspired by watching Battle for the Planet of the Apes and begins plans for creating a cover story for the escapees: that they are Canadian filmmakers who are in Iran scouting exotic locations for a science-fiction film.


Trumbo. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 1977 book
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Trumbo
Bruce Alexander Cook, 1977
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Jay Roach, 2015

Dalton Trumbo is a screenwriter whose talent places him among the elite of Hollywood. However, his active membership in the Communist Party of the USA draws the contempt of staunchly anti-Soviet entertainment-industry figures such as columnist Hedda Hopper and actor John Wayne.


The Disaster Artist. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2013 book
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The Disaster Artist
Greg Sestero, Tom Bissell, 2013
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James Franco, 2017

In San Francisco in 1998, 19-year-old Greg Sestero befriends Tommy Wiseau in acting classes with Jean Shelton after Tommy gives a protracted and bizarre performance of a scene from A Streetcar Named Desire. As Greg’s auditions also dry up, he shares his frustrations with Tommy, who decides to make a film for them to star in.


Batman: Year One. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1987 comic book
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Batman: Year One
Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli, Richmond Lewis, 1987
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Sam Liu, Lauren Montgomery, 2011

Billionaire Bruce Wayne returns home to Gotham City after 12 years abroad, training for his eventual one-man war on crime; Lieutenant James Gordon moves to Gotham with his pregnant wife, Barbara, after a transfer from Chicago. Both are swiftly acquainted with the corruption and violence of Gotham City, with Gordon witnessing his partner Detective Arnold Flass assaulting a teen for fun.


The Lincoln Lawyer. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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The Lincoln Lawyer
Michael Connelly, 2005
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Brad Furman, 2011

Criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller operates around Los Angeles County, California, mostly from the back seat of his black Lincoln Town Car, chauffeured by Earl. Haller and his investigator, Frank Levin analyze photos and evidence and find it similar to one of Haller’s past cases that resulted in a life sentence for his client, Jesus Martinez, for murdering a woman, despite his repeated proclamations of innocence.


All the Way. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2012 book
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All the Way
Robert Schenkkan, 2012
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Jay Roach, 2016

Lyndon B. Johnson’s amazing 11-month journey from taking office after JFK’s assassination, through the fight to pass the 1964 Civil Rights Act and his own presidential campaign, culminating on the night LBJ is actually elected to the office – no longer the ‘accidental President.’


Kung Fu Panda 3. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Kung Fu Panda 3: Movie Novelization
Tracey West, 2016
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Alessandro Carloni, Jennifer Yuh Nelson, 2016

In the spirit realm, Oogway fights against his old comrade turned adversary, Kai, a spirit warrior yak, who has defeated all the other kung fu masters in the realm and taken their chi. However, Kai wanted the power for himself and tried to steal the pandas’ chi, forcing Oogway to banish him to the spirit realm by ending his life.


The Infiltrator. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2009 book
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The Infiltrator
Robert Mazur, 2009
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Brad Furman, 2016

During the 1980s, U.S. Customs Service special agent Robert Mazur uses his undercover alias Bob Musella to become a pivotal player for drug lords laundering their dirty cash. Later, he infiltrates the world’s largest cartel, and helps expose the money-laundering organization of drug lord Pablo Escobar and take down the Bank of Credit and Commerce International.


Last Flag Flying. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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Last Flag Flying
Darryl Ponicsan, 2005
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Richard Linklater, 2017

Thirty years after serving together in the Vietnam War, Larry Shepherd, Sal Nealon and the Rev. Richard Mueller reunite for a different type of mission: to bury Doc’s son, a young Marine killed in Iraq. Forgoing burial at Arlington National Cemetery, Doc and his old buddies take the casket on a bittersweet trip up the coast to New Hampshire.


Jerry and Marge Go Large. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2020 book
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Jerry and Marge Go Large
Jason Fagone, 2020
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David Frankel, 2022

Retired Jerry Selbee stumbles upon a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery, leading him and his wife Marge on a thrilling journey of multi-million dollar wins, with the aim of revitalizing their small Michigan town. However, their plans take a turn when a selfish college student exploits the system. Now, Jerry must find a way to level the playing field for everyone involved.


Kung Fu Panda 4. Poster of the 2024 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Kung Fu Panda 4 Movie Novel
June Day, 2024
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Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine, 2024

Chosen as the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, Po is tasked with locating and mentoring a new Dragon Warrior. Meanwhile, an evil sorceress plots to resurrect all the formidable villains previously defeated by Po and banish them to the spirit realm.