The Batman. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the comic book novelization
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The Batman
David Lewman, 2022
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Matt Reeves, 2022

During his second year of fighting crime, Batman pursues the Riddler, a serial killer who targets elite Gotham City citizens. He uncovers corruption that connects to his own family during the investigation, and is forced to make new allies to catch the Riddler and bring the corrupt to justice.


The Batman. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 1940 comic book, Batman
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Batman
Bob Kane, Bill Finger, 1940
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Matt Reeves, 2022

During his second year of fighting crime, Batman pursues the Riddler, a serial killer who targets elite Gotham City citizens. He uncovers corruption that connects to his own family during the investigation, and is forced to make new allies to catch the Riddler and bring the corrupt to justice.


Casino Royale. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 1953 book
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Casino Royale
Ian Fleming, 1953
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Martin Campbell, 2006

MI6 operative James Bond gains promotion to 00 agent status by assassinating two targets: traitorous section chief Dryden at the British Embassy in Prague and his contact, Fisher. In Uganda, the mysterious Mr. White introduces Steven Obanno, a high-ranking member of the Lord’s Resistance Army, to Le Chiffre, an Albanian private banker to terrorists.


American Fiction. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2001 book, Erasure
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Erasure
Percival Everett, 2001
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Cord Jefferson, 2023

Thelonious ‘Monk’ Ellison, the author, is frustrated because his recent work hasn’t gained traction with publishers. Meanwhile, a book titled ‘We’s Lives in Da Ghetto’ by Sinatra Golden becomes a bestseller, leaving Monk simmering with jealousy.


No Time to Die. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1953 book, Casino Royale
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Casino Royale
Ian Fleming, 1953
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Cary Joji Fukunaga, 2021

Five years after the capture of Ernst Stavro Blofeld, James Bond has left active service. He is approached by his friend and CIA officer Felix Leiter, who enlists his help in the search for Valdo Obruchev, a missing scientist. When it becomes apparent that Obruchev has been abducted, Bond must confront a villain whose schemes could see the death of millions.


The Ides of March. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2009 book, Farragut North
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Farragut North
Beau Willimon, 2009
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George Clooney, 2011

Stephen Meyers is the junior campaign manager for Governor of Pennsylvania Mike Morris, who is competing against Arkansas Senator Ted Pullman in the Democratic presidential primary. Meyers admits to an angry Zara that he met with Duffy, who said that Pullman will offer Thompson the position of Secretary of State in exchange for his endorsement.


Lincoln's Dilemma. Poster of the 2022 TV series and cover of the 2020 book, Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times
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Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times
David S. Reynolds, 2020
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Barak Goodman, Jacqueline Olive, 2022-

Discover a side of Abraham Lincoln you’ve never seen before. In this four-part docuseries, a diverse panel of historians and rare archival materials offer a more nuanced look into the man dubbed the Great Emancipator.


Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2018 book, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom
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Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom
David W. Blight, 2018
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Julia Marchesi, 2022

Acclaimed actors draw from five of Douglass’ legendary speeches, to represent a different moment in the tumultuous history of 19th century America as well as a different stage of Douglass’ long and celebrated life, while famed scholars provide context for the speeches, and remind us that Frederick Douglass’ words about racial injustice still resonate deeply today.


Syriana. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 2002 book, See No Evil
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See No Evil
Robert B. Baer, 2002
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Stephen Gaghan, 2005

U.S. energy giant Connex Oil is losing control of key oil fields in a Persian Gulf kingdom ruled by the al-Subaai family. To compensate for its decreased production capacity, Connex initiates a shady merger with Killen, a smaller oil company that recently won the drilling rights to key petroleum fields in Kazakhstan.


Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Jonathan Safran Foer, 2005
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Stephen Daldry, 2011

Nine-year-old Oskar Schell, who has Asperger syndrome, lives in New York City with his parents Linda and Thomas Schell. He is close to his father, who stimulates him with missions to hunt for clues to New York City’s ‘lost Sixth Borough’. Oskar hides under his bed, where his grandmother finds him and stays until Linda returns home.


The Good Dinosaur. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Good Dinosaur: The Junior Novelization
Suzanne Francis, 2015
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Peter Sohn, 2015

In an alternate history, the asteroid that would have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago passes safely over Earth. The caveboy then leads Arlo to a berry tree, where the caveboy fends off a large snake, amazing Arlo, and impressing Forrest Woodbush, a nearby eccentric Styracosaurus who wants to keep the boy.


Ride with the Devil. Poster of the 1999 movie and cover of the 1987 book, Woe to Live on
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Woe to Live on
Daniel Woodrell, 1987
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Ang Lee, 1999

Taking place in the midst of the Kansas-Missouri border conflict in 1862, this film features Tobey Maguire in the role of Jake and Skeet Ulrich as his companion, Jack Bull. Following the tragic death of Jack’s father at the hands of marauding members of the abolitionist Jayhawkers, the two friends align themselves with the Confederate-supporting Bushwhackers.