The Codebreaker. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2017 book, The Woman Who Smashed Codes
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The Woman Who Smashed Codes
Jason Fagone, 2017
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Chana Gazit, 2021

The compelling tale of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, a trailblazing cryptanalyst whose meticulous efforts in decoding thousands of messages for the U.S government led to the incarceration of notorious criminals and the dismantling of a vast, almost undetectable Nazi espionage network during WWII.


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.