Blow. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the 1993 book
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Blow
Bruce Porter, 1993
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Ted Demme, 2001

A young George Jung and his parents Fred and Ermine live in Weymouth, Massachusetts. As an adult, George moves to Los Angeles with his friend Tuna; they meet Barbara, an airline stewardess, who introduces them to Derek Foreal, a marijuana dealer.


Whale Rider. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1987 book, The Whale Rider
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The Whale Rider
Witi Ihimaera, 1987
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Niki Caro, 2002

On the east coast of New Zealand, the Whangara people believe their presence there dates back a thousand years or more to a single ancestor, Paikea, who escaped death when his canoe capsized by riding to shore on the back of a whale. Pai, an 11-year-old girl in a patriarchal New Zealand tribe, believes she is destined to be the new chief. But her grandfather Koro is bound by tradition to pick a male leader.


Doctor Sleep. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2013 book
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Doctor Sleep
Stephen King, 2013
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Mike Flanagan, 2019

In 1980, Danny Torrance and his mother Wendy live in Florida, still traumatized by their ordeal at the Overlook hotel. Dick Hallorann, now a benevolent spirit, explains that the hotel’s ghosts feed on Danny’s psychic ability, his shining. Now that the hotel has been abandoned, the starving ghosts are pursuing Danny.


The Fountain. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the comic book novelization
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The Fountain
Darren Aronofsky, Kent Williams, 2005
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Darren Aronofsky, 2006

Caught in the grip of mortality, Tommy, a contemporary scientist, grapples with the daunting task of finding a medical breakthrough that could potentially rescue his wife, Izzi, who is battling cancer. His relentless pursuit is driven by a desperate desire to save her life.


Fear the Walking Dead. Poster of the 2015 TV series and cover of the 2004 comic book, The Walking Dead
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The Walking Dead
Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, 2004
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Dave Erickson, Robert Kirkman, 2015-

Fear the Walking Dead follow two dysfunctional and blended families who must band together to survive the undead apocalypse. They must reinvent themselves, learning new skills and adopting new attitudes in order to survive as civilization collapses around them.


Bringing Out the Dead. Poster of the 1999 movie and cover of the 1998 book
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Bringing Out the Dead
Joe Connelly, 1998
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Martin Scorsese, 1999

In Manhattan during the early 1990s, Frank Pierce is a burned-out hospital paramedic who works the graveyard shift in a two-man ambulance team with various partners. Frank discovers Mary was childhood friends with Noel, a brain-damaged drug addict and delinquent who is frequently sent to the hospital.


True Spirit. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2010 book, True Spirit: The Aussie Girl Who Took On The World
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True Spirit: The Aussie Girl Who Took On The World
Jessica Watson, 2010
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Sarah Spillane, 2023

Jessica Watson aims to become the youngest person to single-handedly sail around the world without stopping or receiving assistance. Despite the challenges and doubts of others, she is determined to achieve her goal with the help of her sailing coach and mentor Ben Bryant and her parents. The journey will be a difficult one, as Jessica will have to brave some of the most treacherous waters in the world over the course of 210 days.


Risen. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Risen
Angela Elwell Hunt, 2016
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Kevin Reynolds, 2016

After crushing a Zealot revolt led by Barabbas, Clavius, a Roman Tribune, is sent by Pontius Pilate to expedite a crucifixion already in progress. Three days later he is appointed to investigate the rumors of a risen Jewish Messiah. Pilate orders him to locate the missing body of Yeshua, one of the crucified men.


The Meg. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 1997 book, Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror
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Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror
Steve Alten, 1997
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Jon Turteltaub, 2018

Rescue diver Jonas Taylor attempts to save the crew of a damaged nuclear submarine when he sees the hull being rammed by an unidentified creature. His account of the story is dismissed by fellow survivor Dr. Heller, who believes that Taylor turned coward due to induced pressure psychosis. They discover an abundance of never-before seen flora and fauna below the thermocline, but an attack by a large, unidentified creature causes the submersible to lose contact with Mana One.


The Meg 2: The Trench. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1999 book, The Trench
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The Trench
Steve Alten, 1999
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Ben Wheatley, 2023

A deep-sea exploration plunges into a spiral of chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens the mission, forcing the research team into a perilous battle for survival.


The Last Airbender. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Last Airbender
Michael Teitelbaum, 2010
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M. Night Shyamalan, 2010

A century has passed since the Fire Nation declared war on the other three nations of Air, Water and Earth in their attempt to conquer the world. The trio travel to the Southern Air Temple, where Aang learns he was in the iceberg for a century and that the Fire Nation wiped out the Air Nomads, including his guardian Monk Gyatso.