Dune. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1965 book
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Dune
Frank Herbert, 1965
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Denis Villeneuve, 2021

In the far future of humanity, Duke Leto Atreides accepts stewardship of the dangerous desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune, the only source of the most valuable substance in the universe, “the spice”, a drug which extends human life, provides superhuman levels of thought, and makes faster-than-light travel practical.


No Country for Old Men. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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No Country for Old Men
Cormac McCarthy, 2005
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Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, 2007

In Texas, 1980, hitman Anton Chigurh strangles a deputy sheriff to escape custody and uses a captive bolt pistol to kill a driver and steal his car. Following an electronic tracking device hidden in the money, Chigurh goes to Moss’s motel room and kills a group of Mexicans who are waiting to ambush Moss with his shotgun.


Skyfall. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1953 book, Casino Royale
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Casino Royale
Ian Fleming, 1953
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Sam Mendes, 2012

In Istanbul, MI6 agents James Bond and Eve Moneypenny pursue mercenary Patrice, who has stolen a hard drive containing details of undercover agents. He fails a series of physical, medical, and psychological examinations, but M approves his return to the field, ordering him to identify Patrice’s employer, recover the hard drive, and kill Patrice.


Before Night Falls. Poster of the 2000 movie and cover of the 1992 book
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Before Night Falls
Reinaldo Arenas, 1992
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Julian Schnabel, 2000

The life of Cuban poet and novelist, Reinaldo Arenas. Arenas is born in Oriente in 1943 and raised by his single mother and her parents, who soon move the entire family to Holguín. Through his work and friendships with other openly gay men Arenas manages to find himself.


The Little Mermaid. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1837 book
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The Little Mermaid
Hans Christian Andersen, 1837
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Rob Marshall, 2023

In order to explore the world above water and win over a prince, a young mermaid strikes a bargain with a sea witch to give up her beautiful voice in exchange for a pair of human legs.


The Little Mermaid. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Little Mermaid
Faith Noelle, 2023
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Rob Marshall, 2023

In order to explore the world above water and win over a prince, a young mermaid strikes a bargain with a sea witch to give up her beautiful voice in exchange for a pair of human legs.


Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Elizabeth Rudnick, 2017
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Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg, 2017

Thirteen years after the battle of Calypso’s maelstrom, a twelve-year-old Henry Turner boards the Flying Dutchman and informs his father, Will, that the curse which binds Will to the Dutchman and only permits him to step on land once a decade can be broken by the Trident of Poseidon.


Loving Pablo. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2018 book, Loving Pablo, Hating Escobar
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Loving Pablo, Hating Escobar
Virginia Vallejo, 2018
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Fernando León de Aranoa, 2017

The film chronicles the rise and fall of the world’s most feared drug lord Pablo Escobar and his volatile love affair with Colombia’s most famous journalist Virginia Vallejo throughout a reign of terror that tore a country apart.


Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: The Junior Novelization
Catherine Hapka, 2022
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Josh Gordon, Will Speck, 2022

Josh, a young son of the Primm family, finds it difficult to fit in at his new school when they relocate to New York City. When Lyle, a singing Saltwater crocodile, is found residing in the attic of his new house, all of that changes. The two become great friends, but when Mr. Grumps, Lyle’s wicked neighbor, threatens his existence, the Primms must work to demonstrate to the world that family can come from the most unexpected places.


Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 1962 book, The House on East 88th Street
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The House on East 88th Street
Bernard Waber, 1962
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Josh Gordon, Will Speck, 2022

Josh, a young son of the Primm family, finds it difficult to fit in at his new school when they relocate to New York City. When Lyle, a singing Saltwater crocodile, is found residing in the attic of his new house, all of that changes. The two become great friends, but when Mr. Grumps, Lyle’s wicked neighbor, threatens his existence, the Primms must work to demonstrate to the world that family can come from the most unexpected places.


The Gunman. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 1981 book, The Prone Gunman
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The Prone Gunman
Jean-Patrick Manchette, 1981
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Pierre Morel, 2015

Jim Terrier is a former special forces soldier who, in his 50s, has become a black-ops mercenary. However, Terrier still keeps highly compromising materials that can reveal Cox’s role in the Congo assassination and uses it to lure Cox and his team to a bullfight in Spain, threatening to expose their complicity unless they trade Annie for the evidence.


Eat Pray Love. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 2006 book, Eat, Pray, Love
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Eat, Pray, Love
Elizabeth Gilbert, 2006
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Ryan Murphy, 2010

Elizabeth Gilbert had everything a modern woman is supposed to dream of having – a husband, a house, a successful career – yet like so many others, she found herself lost. Newly divorced and at a crossroads, Gilbert steps out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life, embarking on a journey around the world that becomes a quest for self-discovery.