Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Alan Dean Foster, 2015
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J.J. Abrams, 2015

Thirty years after the Galactic Civil War, the First Order has risen from the fallen Galactic Empire and seeks to eliminate the New Republic. The Resistance, backed by the Republic and led by General Leia Organa, opposes the First Order. Leia searches for her brother, Luke Skywalker, who has gone missing.


Watership Down. Poster of the 2018 TV series and cover of the 1972 book
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Watership Down
Richard Adams, 1972
TV series vs book
Peter Dodd, Noam Murro, 2018

Set in the idyllic rural landscape of southern England, the adventure tale follows a band of rabbits on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they journey forth from their native Sandleford Warren through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, toward a promised land and a more perfect society.


Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Last Jedi
Jason Fry, 2018
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Rian Johnson, 2017

Shortly after the destruction of Starkiller Base, General Leia Organa leads the evacuation of Resistance forces when a First Order fleet arrives. Kylo Ren hesitates to fire on the lead Resistance ship after sensing his mother Leia’s presence on board, but his wingmen destroy the bridge, killing most of the Resistance’s leaders. On Ahch-To, Rey attempts to recruit Luke Skywalker to the Resistance.


Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Rise of Skywalker
Rae Carson, 2020
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J.J. Abrams, 2019

Following a threat of revenge by the revived Emperor Palpatine, Kylo Ren obtains a Sith Wayfinder, leading him to the uncharted planet Exegol. Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewbacca, BB-8, and C-3PO depart in the Millennium Falcon to Pasaana, where a clue to a Wayfinder is hidden.


Naked Singularity. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2008 book, A Naked Singularity
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A Naked Singularity
Sergio de la Pava, 2008
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Chase Palmer, 2021

Casi is a child of Colombian immigrants who lives in Brooklyn and works in Manhattan as a successful public defender. When he loses his first case, he is pulled into a drug heist by a former client in an effort to beat the broken system at its own game.


Half of a Yellow Sun. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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Half of a Yellow Sun
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2006
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Biyi Bandele, 2013

Set in 1960s Nigeria, this story follows sisters Olanna and Kainene as they return home and take divergent paths. However, as civil war breaks out, their personal differences fade in the face of political events, and they both become involved in the fight for an independent republic.


Pacific Rim: Uprising. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Pacific Rim Uprising
Alexander C. Irvine, 2018
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Steven S. DeKnight, 2018

It is 2035, ten years after the Battle of the Breach, in which the interdimensional portal created by the Precursors was closed. Mako is due to deliver a final assessment to determine the approval of the drones at a PPDC council meeting in Sydney, but is killed by rogue Jaeger Obsidian Fury during an altercation with the latter and Gipsy Avenger, Jake and Nate’s Jaeger, before she can report.


The Circle. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2013 book
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The Circle
Dave Eggers, 2013
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James Ponsoldt, 2017

Through her friend Annie, call center intern Mae Holland secures a customer support position at The Circle, a tech and social media company. Mae is embarrassed when she realizes that Ty is the creator of True You, a popular Circle product, and she had not recognized him.