The Damned United. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2006 book, The Damned Utd
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The Damned Utd
David Peace, 2006
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Tom Hooper, 2009

After failing to qualify for the 1974 FIFA World Cup, England manager Alf Ramsey is replaced by Don Revie, the highly successful manager of Leeds United. Unfortunately, against Longson’s advice, Clough uses his best squad in the last match before the semi-final, against Leeds, purely out of pride and determination to beat Revie.


Burn Burn Burn. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 1957 book, On the Road
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On the Road
Jack Kerouac, 1957
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Chanya Button, 2015

After their friend’s passing, two women in their late twenties set out on a road trip to scatter his ashes. Seph and Alex alternate driving duties, while Dan, enclosed in Tupperware, accompanies them in the glove compartment, gradually diminishing in volume as the journey unfolds.


Pieces of Her. Poster of the 2022 TV series and cover of the 2018 book
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Pieces of Her
Karin Slaughter, 2018
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Minkie Spiro, 2022-

The story of Andrea who is caught in a deadly mass shooting at a local diner. Moments later, she witnesses her mother, Laura, violently eliminating the threat with ease. As Andrea begins to unravel her mother’s actions on that very day, her perspective on their entire familial relationship takes a new turn. Soon after, figures from her mother’s past reappear, and she is forced to escape.


Dark River. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2010 book, Trespass
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Trespass
Rose Tremain, 2010
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Clio Barnard, 2017

After the passing of her father, Alice makes her way back to Yorkshire after 15 years to reclaim what she believes is her rightful inheritance—the tenancy of the family farm. Upon her return, she comes face to face with her older brother Joe, who has undergone significant changes over the years, burdened by the challenges of managing the farm and caring for their ailing father.