The Handmaid's Tale. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 1985 book
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The Handmaid's Tale
Margaret Atwood, 1985
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Bruce Miller, 2017-

In a world where fertility rates have collapsed as a result of sexually transmitted diseases and environmental pollution, the totalitarian, theonomic government of Gilead establishes rule in the former United States in the aftermath of a civil war. The Wives of Commanders (who are expected to run their households beautifully) wear elegant, tailored dresses in blue and various shades of teal, cut in styles evoking the 1950s.


Enemy at the Gates. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the 1973 book, Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad
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Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad
William Craig, 1973
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Jean-Jacques Annaud, 2001

A young Vasily Zaitsev is taught how to shoot with a hunting rifle by his grandfather, in the Ural Mountains. The vehicle’s occupant, Commissar Danilov hides among numerous bodies, coincidentally next to Vasily, who uses his marksmanship skills to kill all German soldiers nearby and grant them both safety.


Flashforward. Poster of the 2009 TV series and cover of the 1999 book
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Flashforward
Robert J. Sawyer, 1999
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Brannon Braga, David S. Goyer, 2009-2010

FlashForward is constructed around a high-concept narrative where a mysterious event has caused nearly everyone on the planet to simultaneously lose consciousness for 137 seconds, during which time people see what appears to be a vision of their own life approximately six months in the future: a global flashforward.


The Great Raid. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1994 book
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The Great Raid
William B. Breuer, 1994
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John Dahl, 2005

Set in the Philippines in 1945 towards the end of WWII, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Mucci and Captain Robert Prince, the 6th Ranger Battalion undertake a daring rescue mission against all odds. Traveling thirty miles behind enemy lines, they intend to liberate over 500 American Soldiers from the notorious Cabanatuan Japanese POW camp in the most audacious rescue ever.


The Great Raid. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 2001 book, Ghost Soldiers
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Ghost Soldiers
Hampton Sides, 2001
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John Dahl, 2005

Set in the Philippines in 1945 towards the end of WWII, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Mucci and Captain Robert Prince, the 6th Ranger Battalion undertake a daring rescue mission against all odds. Traveling thirty miles behind enemy lines, they intend to liberate over 500 American Soldiers from the notorious Cabanatuan Japanese POW camp in the most audacious rescue ever.


Risen. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Risen
Angela Elwell Hunt, 2016
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Kevin Reynolds, 2016

After crushing a Zealot revolt led by Barabbas, Clavius, a Roman Tribune, is sent by Pontius Pilate to expedite a crucifixion already in progress. Three days later he is appointed to investigate the rumors of a risen Jewish Messiah. Pilate orders him to locate the missing body of Yeshua, one of the crucified men.


Running with Scissors. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 2002 book
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Running with Scissors
Augusten Burroughs, 2002
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Ryan Murphy, 2006

Augusten Burroughs’ mother, Deirdre, who wishes to become a famous poet, suffers from severe mood swings and erratic behavior. Augusten’s alcoholic father, Norman, proves to be of no help. By the time he is a teenager, Augusten no longer feels safe in his own house. Deirdre loudly claims that Norman is the reason for her unhappiness, and that he desires to kill her.


Hercules. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2008 comic book, Hercules: The Thracian Wars
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Hercules: The Thracian Wars
Steve Moore, Cris Bolsin, 2008
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Brett Ratner, 2014

Hercules is the leader of a band of mercenaries comprising the spear-wielding king-turned-prophet Amphiaraus of Argos, the knife-throwing thief Autolycus of Sparta, the feral warrior Tydeus of Thebes, the Amazon archer Atalanta of Scythia, and his nephew, storyteller Iolaus of Athens.


Killing Me Softly. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1999 book
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Killing Me Softly
Nicci French, 1999
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Kaige Chen, 2002

In London, Alice, an American expatriate, encounters Adam, a captivating adventurer, leading her to venture beyond her ordinary and secure existence in pursuit of a passionate affair that ignites exhilaration and bliss. However, as Adam’s enigmatic and tumultuous history gradually emerges, Alice delves into the mysteries surrounding him, discovering a connection between his past and a potential future marred by murder.