Genius. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 2007 book, Einstein: His Life and Universe
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Einstein: His Life and Universe
Walter Isaacson, 2007
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Kenneth Biller, Noah Pink, Suzan-Lori Parks, 2017

The first season of Genius chronicles two periods in the life of Albert Einstein: the first as a patent clerk struggling to gain a teaching position and doctorate, the second as a scientist respected for his development of the theory of relativity.


One Life. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2014 book, If It's Not Impossible...
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If It's Not Impossible...
Barbara Winton, 2014
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James Hawes, 2023

The movie traces the journey of British humanitarian Nicholas Winton, who played a pivotal role in rescuing hundreds of Central European children from the Nazis on the brink of World War II.


Vanity Fair. Poster of the 2018 TV series and cover of the 1848 book
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Vanity Fair
William Makepeace Thackeray, 1848
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Gwyneth Hughes, 2018

London, 1814. Rebecca Sharp, daughter of an art teacher and a French dancer, is a strong-willed, cunning, moneyless young woman determined to make her way in society. After leaving school, Becky stays with Amelia Sedley, who is a good-natured, simple-minded young girl, of a wealthy London family.


The Dig. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2007 book
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The Dig
John Preston, 2007
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Simon Stone, 2021

In 1939, Suffolk landowner Edith Pretty hires local self-taught archaeologist-excavator Basil Brown to tackle the large burial mounds at her rural estate in Sutton Hoo near Woodbridge. They ignore Brown, who left school aged 12, when he suggests the mounds could be Anglo-Saxon rather than the more common Viking era.


Operation Mincemeat. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2010 book
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Operation Mincemeat
Ben Macintyre, 2010
movie vs book
John Madden, 2021

Set in 1943, when the Allies are determined to launch an all-out assault on Fortress Europe. But they face an impossible challenge – to protect a massive invasion force from entrenched German firepower and avert a potential massacre. It falls to two brilliant intelligence officers to dream the most inspired and improbable disinformation strategy of the war.


Emma.. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 1815 book, Emma
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Emma
Jane Austen, 1815
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Autumn de Wilde, 2020

In Regency-era England, wealthy Emma Woodhouse searches for a new companion after her governess, Miss Taylor, marries and becomes Mrs. Weston. Harriet’s parents are unknown but her education has been provided for. Emma believes that Mr. Elton, the local vicar, is in love with Harriet and encourages Harriet to transfer her hopes to him, despite Mr. Knightley’s warning that she should not involve herself in the situation.


Scrooge: A Christmas Carol. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 1843 book, A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens, 1843
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Stephen Donnelly, 2022

Selfish miser Ebenezer Scrooge has one night on a chilly Christmas Eve to confront his past and alter the future before time runs out.


Ripley. Poster of the 2024 TV series and cover of the 1955 book, The Talented Mr. Ripley
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The Talented Mr. Ripley
Patricia Highsmith, 1955
TV series vs book
Steven Zaillian, 2024

Ripley, a con artist residing in 1960s New York, is recruited by a wealthy individual to embark on a intricate journey of deception, fraud, and homicide.