Lonesome Dove. Poster of the 1989 TV series and cover of the 1985 book
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Lonesome Dove
Larry McMurtry, 1985
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Simon Wincer, 1989

Two ex-Texas Rangers revive their sense of adventure by embarking on a cattle drive to the Montana Territory, accompanied by fellow residents from a small Texas town.


The Color Purple. Poster of the 1985 movie and cover of the 1982 book
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The Color Purple
Alice Walker, 1982
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Steven Spielberg, 1985

Celie is an African-American teenager in early 20th century rural Georgia who has lost two children by her abusive father. Mister’s son Harpo marries Sofia, and Celie is shocked to find her running a matriarchal household. She threatens to kill Harpo if he beats her again and tells Celie to do likewise to Mister.


Lethal Weapon. Poster of the 1987 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Lethal Weapon
Joel Norst, 1987
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Richard Donner, 1987

Shortly after his 50th birthday, LAPD Homicide Sergeant Roger Murtaugh is partnered with Sergeant Martin Riggs, a transfer from narcotics. Murtaugh is contacted by Michael Hunsaker, a Vietnam War buddy and banker, but before they can meet, Murtaugh learns that Hunsaker’s daughter, Amanda, apparently committed suicide by jumping from her apartment balcony.


Witness. Poster of the 1985 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Witness
William Kelley, Earl W. Wallace, 1985
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Peter Weir, 1985

In 1984, an Amish attends the funeral of Jacob Lapp, who leaves behind his young wife Rachel and eight-year-old son Samuel. Rachel and Samuel travel by train to visit Rachel’s sister. While waiting for a connecting train, Samuel goes into the men’s room and witnesses the brutal murder of an undercover police officer. Policeman John Book goes into hiding in Amish country to protect him until the trial.


Shooter. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 1993 book, Point of Impact
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Point of Impact
Stephen Hunter, 1993
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Antoine Fuqua, 2007

USMC Force Recon Gunnery Sergeant Scout/Sniper Bob Lee Swagger is participating in a mission in Eritrea with his spotter and close friend Corporal Donnie Fenn. On the day of the Philadelphia speech, Swagger is working with Johnson’s men and Timmons, a Philadelphia police officer, to find the assassin.


The Rainmaker. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the 1995 book
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The Rainmaker
John Grisham, 1995
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Francis Ford Coppola, 1997

Rudy Baylor is a graduate of the University of Memphis Law School. Unlike most of his fellow grads, he has no high-paying job lined up and is forced to apply for part-time positions while serving drinks at a Memphis bar. However, Deck is resourceful in gathering information and is an expert on insurance lawsuits.


A Raisin in the Sun. Poster of the 1989 movie and cover of the 1959 book
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A Raisin in the Sun
Lorraine Hansberry, 1959
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Bill Duke, 1989

In 1950s Chicago, a financially disadvantaged black family not only battles against the pervasive forces of prejudice and animosity but also grapples with internal conflicts that compound their struggles.


Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2000 book, Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight: Cassius Clay vs. the United States of America
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Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight: Cassius Clay vs. the United States of America
Max Wallace, Howard L. Bingham, 2000
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Stephen Frears, 2013

Ali’s most significant battle unfolds outside the boxing ring as he confronts the might of the US government. This film delves into the intricate world of politics and arrogance during the Vietnam War, highlighting the repercussions faced by America’s most revered athlete of the 20th century when he boldly defied military service.


The Old Man & the Gun. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2003 book, The Old Man and the Gun
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The Old Man and the Gun
David Grann, 2003
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David Lowery, 2018

Career criminal Forrest Tucker, a wanted man for two years since his daring escape from San Quentin State Prison in 1978, has just robbed another bank. While evading police, the 74-year-old charmer comes across a woman on the side of the road with car trouble and stops to give the appearance of assisting.


Jumanji: The Next Level. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 1981 book, Jumanji
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Jumanji
Chris Van Allsburg, 1981
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Jake Kasdan, 2019

Two years after their adventure in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Spencer Gilpin, Anthony Johnson, Martha Kaply, and Bethany Walker have separated for college, but plan a reunion over Christmas break. When he doesn’t show up at the reunion, his friends visit his home, greeted by Spencer’s grandfather Eddie and Eddie’s former friend and business partner Milo Walker, who is visiting him.


Blindness. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 1995 book
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Blindness
José Saramago, 1995
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Fernando Meirelles, 2008

A city is ravaged by an epidemic of instant “white blindness”. Criminals and the physically powerful prey upon the weak, hoarding the meager food rations and committing horrific acts. A woman whose sight is unaffected by the plague follows her afflicted husband to quarantine. There, keeping her sight a secret, she guides seven strangers who have become, in essence, a family.


Dreamgirls. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Dreamgirls
Denene Millner, 2006
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Bill Condon, 2006

In 1962 Detroit, Michigan, young car salesman Curtis Taylor Jr. meets a black girl group known as The Dreamettes, which consists of lead singer Effie White and backup singers Deena Jones and Lorrell Robinson, at an R&B amateur talent show at the Detroit Theatre. Curtis soon starts his own record label, Rainbow Records, out of his Detroit car dealership, and appoints Effie’s brother, C.C., as his head songwriter.