Big Little Lies. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 2014 book
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Big Little Lies
Liane Moriarty, 2014
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David E. Kelley, 2017-2019

At a public school in Monterey, California, a murder suddenly occurs on trivia night, but neither the victim nor the murderer is revealed. Secrets are revealed, including that Madeline is struggling to cope with her ex-husband Nathan’s marriage to a yoga instructor named Bonnie, and also trying to build a relationship with her older daughter.


The Glass Castle. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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The Glass Castle
Jeannette Walls, 2005
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Destin Daniel Cretton, 2017

As a child, Jeannette Walls lives a nomadic life with her painter mother Rose, her intelligent but irresponsible father Rex, older sister Lori, and younger brother Brian. While cooking unsupervised, Jeannette is severely burned. At the hospital, a doctor and social worker question her home life, but Rex distracts the staff and escapes with Jeannette.


Our Souls at Night. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2015 book
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Our Souls at Night
Kent Haruf, 2015
movie vs book
Ritesh Batra, 2017

Louis Waters, a widower, and Addie Moore, a widow, have been neighbours for decades but hardly know each other. One night, Addie visits Louis to suggest that they spend the night together, non-sexually, to counter their loneliness. Although Louis is initially somewhat hesitant, he soon agrees and they start spending their evenings and nights at Addie’s house.