House of Cards. Poster of the 2013 TV series and cover of the 1989 book
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House of Cards
Michael Dobbs, 1989
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Beau Willimon, 2013-2018

Frank Underwood, a power-hungry Democratic congressman from South Carolina and House majority whip, celebrates the election of President Garrett Walker, whose campaign he aided to get himself appointed Secretary of State. They both work with Remy Danton, a corporate lobbyist and former Underwood staffer, to secure funds for their operations and expand their influence.


True Grit. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 1968 book
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True Grit
Charles Portis, 1968
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Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, 2010

The father of 14-year old Mattie Ross is murdered by hired hand Tom Chaney while on a trip to Fort Smith, Arkansas to purchase horses. He tells her that Chaney has, likely, fled with Lucky Ned Pepper and his gang into Indian Territory, where the sheriff has no authority, so she inquires about hiring a Deputy U.S.


The Color Purple. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1982 book
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The Color Purple
Alice Walker, 1982
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Blitz Bazawule, 2023

A musical adaptation based on Alice Walker’s novel, portraying the enduring challenges faced by an African American woman residing in the southern United States during the early 1900s.


The Land of Steady Habits. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2014 book
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The Land of Steady Habits
Ted Thompson, 2014
movie vs book
Nicole Holofcener, 2018

Anders Hill has recently divorced his wife Helene and quit his job in finance for an early retirement, and is having a difficult time coping. Anders’ adult son Preston is a recovering drug addict who still lives with Helene in the family home that Anders has left. Preston, who attended Northwestern University, is working as a paid reading specialist alongside his mother who got him the job.