11.22.63. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 2011 book, 11/22/63
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11/22/63
Stephen King, 2011
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Bridget Carpenter, 2016

Jake Epping, a recently divorced English teacher from Lisbon, Maine, is presented with the chance to travel back in time to 1960 by his long-time friend Al Templeton. He is persuaded into going in an attempt to prevent the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy; however, he becomes attached to the life he makes in the past, which could be the mission’s undoing.


Defiance. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 1993 book, Defiance: The Bielski Partisans
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Defiance: The Bielski Partisans
Nechama Tec, 1993
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Edward Zwick, 2008

Nazi Einsatzgruppen are sweeping through Eastern Europe, systematically killing Jews. Among the survivors not killed or restricted to ghettoes are the Belarusian Jewish Bielski brothers: Tuvia, Zus, Asael and Aron. Over the next year, they shelter a growing number of refugees, raiding local farms for food and supplies and moving their camp whenever they are discovered by the collaborationist police.


Munich: The Edge of War. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2017 book, Munich
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Munich
Robert Harris, 2017
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Christian Schwochow, 2021

It is Autumn 1938 and Europe stands on the brink of war. Adolf Hitler is preparing to invade Czechoslovakia and Neville Chamberlain’s government desperately seeks a peaceful solution. With the pressure building, Hugh Legat, British civil servant, and Paul von Hartmann, German diplomat, travel to Munich for the emergency Conference.


The Beast. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1903 book, The Beast in the Jungle
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The Beast in the Jungle
Henry James, 1903
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Bertrand Bonello, 2023

Set in a future where emotions are perceived as a danger, Gabrielle makes the decision to cleanse her DNA using a machine that immerses her in her past lives, aiming to eliminate strong feelings. However, upon encountering Louis, she experiences a profound connection, as if they share a timeless bond. This melodramatic tale spans three distinct periods – 1910, 2014, and 2044 – blending genres as it unfolds.


The Boys Are Back. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2000 book
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The Boys Are Back
Simon Carr, 2000
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Scott Hicks, 2009

Joe Warr is a British sports writer who lives in Australia with his second wife, Katy and his young son Artie. Katy is diagnosed with cancer and dies, forcing Joe to cope with the responsibilities of being a single parent. Joe’s teenage son from his first marriage, Harry, feels abandoned in the United Kingdom with his mother. Harry uses Katy’s death as an opportunity to try to build a relationship with his father, coming to visit him in Australia.


Ophelia. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 1603 book, Hamlet
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Hamlet
William Shakespeare, 1603
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Claire McCarthy, 2018

Ophelia matures while serving as lady-in-waiting to Queen Gertrude, and her unique character captivates Hamlet’s heart. Amidst the turmoil of desire and deceit endangering the realm, Ophelia grapples with the dilemma of choosing between genuine love and asserting her autonomy.


Ophelia. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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Ophelia
Lisa M. Klein, 2006
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Claire McCarthy, 2018

Ophelia matures while serving as lady-in-waiting to Queen Gertrude, and her unique character captivates Hamlet’s heart. Amidst the turmoil of desire and deceit endangering the realm, Ophelia grapples with the dilemma of choosing between genuine love and asserting her autonomy.


How I Live Now. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2004 book
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How I Live Now
Meg Rosoff, 2004
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Kevin Macdonald, 2013

Daisy, a neurotic American teenager, is sent to the English countryside for the summer to stay with her Aunt and her cousins. A few days after her arrival, her aunt flies to Geneva to attend an emergency conference because she is an expert in terrorist extremist groups, and the group takes advantage of her absence to explore their local woodlands.


Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 1990 comic book, Feeders and Eaters
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Feeders and Eaters
Neil Gaiman, Mark Buckingham, 1990
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Neil Gaiman, 2016-

An anthology series featuring self-contained stories that have a slightly surreal, gothic feel with a magical twist on reality. In second episode, Feeders and Eaters, we find ourselves immersed in the nighttime atmosphere of an all-night cafe, where a waitress is recounted an unusual love story with Gothic, twisted, and surreal elements.


Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 1998 book, Looking for the Girl
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Looking for the Girl
Neil Gaiman, 1998
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Neil Gaiman, 2016-

An anthology series featuring self-contained stories that have a slightly surreal, gothic feel with a magical twist on reality. In fourth episode, Looking for the Girl, after the cameras are turned off, an aging photographer narrates to a reporter the story of his muse.


Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 1998 book, Foreign Parts
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Foreign Parts
Neil Gaiman, 1998
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Neil Gaiman, 2016-

An anthology series featuring self-contained stories that have a slightly surreal, gothic feel with a magical twist on reality. In first episode, Foreign Parts, Simon is a man who lives his life by a strict routine. He wakes up, gets dressed, and takes the DLR to work every day. However, he begins to feel like he’s losing his sense of identity as he slowly transforms into someone or something else, both figuratively and perhaps even literally.


Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 2002 book, Closing Time
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Closing Time
Neil Gaiman, 2002
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Neil Gaiman, 2016-

An anthology series featuring self-contained stories that have a slightly surreal, gothic feel with a magical twist on reality. In third episode, Closing Time, a bar patron is participating in the tradition of sharing nightlife anecdotes with other customers.