Dopesick. Poster of the 2021 TV series and cover of the 2018 book
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Dopesick
Beth Macy, 2018
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Danny Strong, 2021-

The story of how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history. Look into the epicenter of America’s struggle with opioid addiction, from a distressed Virginia mining community, to the hallways of the DEA, and to the opulence of “one percenter” Big Pharma Manhattan.


Limitless. Poster of the 2015 TV series and cover of the 2001 book, The Dark Fields
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The Dark Fields
Alan Glynn, 2001
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Craig Sweeny, 2015-2016

Brian Finch, a 28-year-old burnout and struggling musician, is introduced to NZT-48, a miracle drug that gives him access to every neuron in his brain. For twelve hours after taking the pill, he becomes the smartest person in the world, able to perfectly recall every detail of his life and capable of prodigious leaps of intuition and reasoning.


Jerry and Marge Go Large. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2020 book
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Jerry and Marge Go Large
Jason Fagone, 2020
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David Frankel, 2022

Retired Jerry Selbee stumbles upon a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery, leading him and his wife Marge on a thrilling journey of multi-million dollar wins, with the aim of revitalizing their small Michigan town. However, their plans take a turn when a selfish college student exploits the system. Now, Jerry must find a way to level the playing field for everyone involved.


The Right Stuff. Poster of the 2020 TV series and cover of the 1979 book
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The Right Stuff
Tom Wolfe, 1979
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Mark Lafferty, 2020-

The Right Stuff takes a gritty, anti-nostalgic look at what would become America’s first reality show as the obsessive original Mercury Seven astronauts and their families become instant celebrities in a competition that will either kill them or make them immortal. The eight-part, one-hour-per-episode drama will follow the protagonists from the Mojave Desert to the edges of space, with future seasons carrying through to humankind’s greatest achievement: the moon landing.


Aquamarine. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 2001 book
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Aquamarine
Alice Hoffman, 2001
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Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, 2006

When two preteens stumble upon a lively mermaid named Aquamarine resting at the depths of their beach club’s pool, they quickly realize that their encounter exceeds their expectations. Aquamarine, who has ventured onto land in her pursuit of genuine affection, offers the youngsters an unexpected and enchanting experience.


The Craigslist Killer. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2010 book, A Date with Death
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A Date with Death
Michele R. McPhee, 2010
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Stephen T. Kay, 2011

Philip Markoff, a seemingly impeccable medical student, conceals a double life that leads him down a dark path into a twisted world of gambling, crime, assault, and eventually murder. His victims are unwittingly connected through encounters initiated on Craigslist.