Adaptation.. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1998 book, The Orchid Thief
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The Orchid Thief
Susan Orlean, 1998
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Spike Jonze, 2002

The self-loathing Charlie Kaufman is hired to write the screenplay adaptation of Susan Orlean’s The Orchid Thief. Too shy and socially awkward to speak with her upon arriving at her office and after he received the surprising news that Donald’s spec script for a cliché psychological thriller, The 3, is selling for six or seven figures, Charlie resorts to attending McKee’s seminar in New York and asks him for advice.


The Music Never Stopped. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1995 book, The Last Hippie
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The Last Hippie
Oliver Sacks, 1995
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Jim Kohlberg, 2011

This is the story of a father, Henry, who faces a challenging task of reconnecting with his estranged son, Gabriel, following a brain tumor that impairs Gabriel’s ability to create new memories. As Gabriel clings to his old beliefs and interests, causing further distance between them, Henry embarks on a journey to embrace his son’s choices and attempts to bridge the gap by using the power of music.


An Education. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2009 book
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An Education
Lynn Barber, 2009
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Lone Scherfig, 2009

In 1961 London, Jenny Mellor is a bright and beautiful 16-year-old schoolgirl who wishes to attend Oxford University. David comes by to pick Jenny up and to talk to her parents, where he easily charms his way into convincing Jack that he take Jenny home later than her intended curfew.


Mitch Albom's for One More Day. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 2006 book, For One More Day
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For One More Day
Mitch Albom, 2006
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Lloyd Kramer, 2007

The movie tells the story of Charley Benetto, a former baseball player who has hit rock bottom. He is divorced, estranged from his daughter, and on the brink of suicide. However, he is given one more day with his deceased mother, who he had blamed for leaving his father. Through her guidance, Charley revisits significant moments in his life and gains a clearer understanding of the truth behind his past experiences.