The Lego Movie. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The LEGO Movie: Junior Novel
Kate Howard, 2013
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Christopher Miller, Phil Lord, 2014

In a Lego universe populated by anthropomorphic minifigures, the wizard Vitruvius attempts to protect a superweapon called the “Kragle” from the evil Lord Business. He fails to do so, but prophesies that a person called “the Special” will find the Piece of Resistance capable of stopping the Kragle. Lord Business then kicks Vitruvius off of a cliff while saying the prophecy was fake.


Seabiscuit. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 1999 book, Seabiscuit: An American Legend
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Seabiscuit: An American Legend
Laura Hillenbrand, 1999
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Gary Ross, 2003

Three men, Red Pollard, Charles S. Howard, and Tom Smith come together as the principal jockey, owner, and trainer of the champion race horse Seabiscuit, rising from individual troubled times to achieve fame and success through their association with the horse. Desperately needing money, his Pollard’s parents give up custody of him and find him a work situation with a horse trainer.


Love, Marilyn. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2010 book, Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters
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Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters
Marilyn Monroe, 2010
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Liz Garbus, 2012

Marilyn Monroe had the most intense combination of glitter and tragedy of any celebrity in Hollywood history. This documentary examines the life and inner ideas of this influential movie actor through performed readings of her personal writings.


The Hunger Games. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2008 book
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The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins, 2008
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Gary Ross, 2012

The nation of Panem is divided into 12 districts, ruled from the Capitol. As punishment for a failed revolt, each district is forced to select two tributes, one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18, to fight to the death in the annual Hunger Games until there is only one survivor.


The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2010 book, Mockingjay
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Mockingjay
Suzanne Collins, 2010
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Francis Lawrence, 2014

After being rescued from the destroyed arena in the 75th Hunger Games, tributes Katniss Everdeen, Beetee, and Finnick Odair are taken to District 13, a below-ground district isolated from Panem that has been spearheading the rebellion. Katniss is told that her arrow destroying the forcefield led to riots in over half the districts, joining District 13 in the rebellion, which caused Snow to bomb District 12 in retaliation.


The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 2009 book, Catching Fire
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Catching Fire
Suzanne Collins, 2009
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Francis Lawrence, 2015

Three convicts, Ulysses Everett McGill, Pete Hogwallop, and Delmar O’Donnell, escape from a chain gang and set out to retrieve a supposed treasure Everett buried before the area is flooded to make a lake. They pick up Tommy Johnson, a young black man, who claims he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for the ability to play guitar.


The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Lego Movie 2: Junior Novel
Kate Howard, 2018
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Mike Mitchell, 2019

Shortly after the invasion led by Lord Business in which Emmet destroys the Kragle using the Piece of Resistance, Duplo aliens arrive in the Lego universe and threaten destruction. Emmet builds the aliens a heart as a token of friendship, but one eats it and demands more. Lucy and the Master Builders believe this to be an attack and retaliate, and the ensuing battle ravages Bricksburg.


The Beanie Bubble. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2014 book, The Great Beanie Baby Bubble
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The Great Beanie Baby Bubble
Zac Bissonnette, 2014
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Kristin Gore, Damian Kulash, 2023

The extraordinary story of Beanie Babies, America’s most captivating phenomenon. Transported back to the vibrant era of the 90s and early 2000s, the movie delves deep into the origins and evolution of this iconic cultural phenomenon that left an indelible mark on society. Through a comprehensive exploration, we uncover the factors and influences that contributed to the rise of this zeitgeist-defining craze.


Power Rangers. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Power Rangers
Alexander C. Irvine, 2017
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Dean Israelite, 2017

In the Cenozoic era, the Power Rangers are tasked with protecting life on Earth and the Zeo Crystal. He orders Alpha 5, his robotic assistant, to perform a meteor strike that kills him, the dinosaurs, and sends Rita to the bottom of the sea, foiling her scheme.


What to Expect When You're Expecting. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1969 book
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What to Expect When You're Expecting
Heidi Murkoff, Sharon Mazel, 1969
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Kirk Jones, 2012

Challenges of impending parenthood turn the lives of five interconnected couples upside down. Every coulple will experience the thrills and surprises of having a baby, realizing that no matter what you plan for, life does not always deliver what is expected.


Charlie's Angels. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
David Levithan, 2003
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Elizabeth Banks, 2019

A team of Angels, led by senior operative John Bosley, capture international embezzler Jonny Smith in Rio de Janeiro and turn him over to American authorities. Rebekah tasks Sabina and Jane, joined by Elena, with breaking into Brok’s corporate headquarters to steal the remaining Calisto prototypes before they can be duplicated.