Masters of Sex. Poster of the 2013 TV series and cover of the 2009 book
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Masters of Sex
Thomas Maier, 2009
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Michelle Ashford, 2013

The series explores the research and the relationship between William Masters and Virginia Johnson, two pioneering researchers of human sexuality at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Indeed, it’s down these side streets, casting a brief light on a passing character (patients, prostitutes, a provost’s wife), that the show finds many of its best moments.


Sweetbitter. Poster of the 2018 TV series and cover of the 2016 book
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Sweetbitter
Stephanie Danler, 2016
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Stephanie Danler, 2018-2019

Sweetbitter follows Tess, who shortly after arriving in New York City, lands a job at a celebrated downtown restaurant. Swiftly introduced to the world of drugs, drinking, love, lust, dive bars and fine dining, she learns to navigate the chaotically alluring, yet punishing life she has stumbled upon.