36 Hours. Poster of the 1964 movie and cover of the 1944 book, Beware of the Dog
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Beware of the Dog
Roald Dahl, 1944
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George Seaton, 1964

Having attended General Eisenhower’s final briefing on the Normandy landings, U.S. Army Major Jeff Pike is sent to Lisbon on June 1, 1944, to meet an informant to confirm that the Nazis still expect the invasion at the Pas de Calais. He is abducted and transported to Germany.


Carol for Another Christmas. Poster of the 1964 movie and cover of the 1843 book, A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens, 1843
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Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1964

On Christmas Eve, Daniel Grudge, a rich American industrialist and fierce isolationist long embittered by the loss of his son in World War II, is visited by three ghosts, who lead him to reconsider his attitude toward his fellow man. While the Ghost of , the Ghost of Christmas Future gives him a tour across a desolate landscape where he sees the ruins of a once-great civilization.


Because of Winn-Dixie. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 2000 book
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Because of Winn-Dixie
Kate DiCamillo, 2000
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Wayne Wang, 2005

In a small Florida town, a solitary young girl finds companionship with an orphaned dog she discovered at a local supermarket and named Winn-Dixie. Through their unbreakable bond, the girl is able to reconcile her strained relationship with her father and bring the community closer together.


Winter's Tale. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 1983 book
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Winter's Tale
Mark Helprin, 1983
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Akiva Goldsman, 2014

In 1895, a young immigrant couple is refused entry into Manhattan because they have tuberculosis. When their infant son is not allowed entry to the country without them, the couple place him in a model sailboat. In 1916, the baby boy has grown up to become Peter Lake, a thief raised by a supernatural demon posing as the gangster Pearly Soames.


Superman Returns. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 2006 comic book, Superman
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Superman
Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, 2006
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Bryan Singer, 2006

Superman has been missing for five years, since traveling to the location where astronomers believed they had discovered the remains of Krypton. Meanwhile, Luthor travels to the Fortress of Solitude and steals Kryptonian crystals, which he uses for an experiment that causes a power outage on the East Coast.


Superman Returns. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Superman Returns
Marv Wolfman, 2006
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Bryan Singer, 2006

Superman has been missing for five years, since traveling to the location where astronomers believed they had discovered the remains of Krypton. Meanwhile, Luthor travels to the Fortress of Solitude and steals Kryptonian crystals, which he uses for an experiment that causes a power outage on the East Coast.


I Dreamed of Africa. Poster of the 2000 movie and cover of the 1991 book
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I Dreamed of Africa
Kuki Gallmann, 1991
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Hugh Hudson, 2000

Following a serious car crash, Kuki, a divorced Italian socialite, undergoes a transformative journey. She takes a leap of faith by accepting a marriage proposal from Paolo Gallmann, a man she scarcely knows, and relocates to Kenya with him and her young son to establish a cattle ranch. Amidst numerous challenges, including Paolo’s penchant for perilous pursuits and extended absences for hunting and fishing, Kuki must confront storms, roaming lions, venomous snakes, and ruthless poachers.