Adaptation.. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1998 book, The Orchid Thief
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The Orchid Thief
Susan Orlean, 1998
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Spike Jonze, 2002

The self-loathing Charlie Kaufman is hired to write the screenplay adaptation of Susan Orlean’s The Orchid Thief. Too shy and socially awkward to speak with her upon arriving at her office and after he received the surprising news that Donald’s spec script for a cliché psychological thriller, The 3, is selling for six or seven figures, Charlie resorts to attending McKee’s seminar in New York and asks him for advice.


Ant-Man. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Marvel's Ant-Man: The Junior Novel
Chris Wyatt, 2015
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Peyton Reed, 2015

In 1989, scientist Hank Pym resigns from S.H.I.E.L.D. after discovering their attempt to replicate his Ant-Man shrinking technology. Believing the technology would be dangerous if replicated, Pym vows to hide it for as long as he lives. In the present day, Pym’s estranged daughter, Hope van Dyne, and former protégé, Darren Cross, have forced him out of his company, Pym Technologies.


Ant-Man. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 1962 book
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Ant-Man
Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, 1962
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Peyton Reed, 2015

In 1989, scientist Hank Pym resigns from S.H.I.E.L.D. after discovering their attempt to replicate his Ant-Man shrinking technology. Believing the technology would be dangerous if replicated, Pym vows to hide it for as long as he lives. In the present day, Pym’s estranged daughter, Hope van Dyne, and former protégé, Darren Cross, have forced him out of his company, Pym Technologies.


Driven. Poster of the 2018 TV series and cover of the 2013 book
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Driven
Kristy Bromberg, 2013
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Nick Hamm, 2018-

Colton Donavan lives on the precipice of irresponsibility. On or off the track, he has access to everything he desires, including success, receptive ladies, and media attention. All everything, excluding Rylee. She is the lone exception to this rascally bad boy’s inability to win her over. She is mending her heart. His soul has been hurt. They both understand that they couldn’t coexist as a pair.


Ant-Man and the Wasp. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 1962 comic book
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Ant-Man and the Wasp
Mark Waid, Javier Garrón, 1962
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Peyton Reed, 2018

Two years after Scott Lang was placed under house arrest due to his involvement with the Avengers, in violation of the Sokovia Accords, Hank Pym and his daughter Hope van Dyne briefly manage to open a tunnel to the quantum realm.


Ant-Man and the Wasp. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Ant-Man and the Wasp
Steve Behling, 2018
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Peyton Reed, 2018

Two years after Scott Lang was placed under house arrest due to his involvement with the Avengers, in violation of the Sokovia Accords, Hank Pym and his daughter Hope van Dyne briefly manage to open a tunnel to the quantum realm.


Jurassic World. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Jurassic World: Junior Novelization
David Lewman, 2015
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Colin Trevorrow, 2015

Brothers Zach and Gray Mitchell visit Jurassic World, a dinosaur theme park on Isla Nublar, of which their aunt Claire Dearing is the operations manager. Based on the raptors’ ability to follow commands, head of InGen security Vic Hoskins believes that the animals can be weaponized, an idea Owen and his assistant Barry strongly oppose.


Our Souls at Night. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2015 book
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Our Souls at Night
Kent Haruf, 2015
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Ritesh Batra, 2017

Louis Waters, a widower, and Addie Moore, a widow, have been neighbours for decades but hardly know each other. One night, Addie visits Louis to suggest that they spend the night together, non-sexually, to counter their loneliness. Although Louis is initially somewhat hesitant, he soon agrees and they start spending their evenings and nights at Addie’s house.


Love & Other Drugs. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 2005 book, Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman
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Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman
Jamie Reidy, 2005
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Edward Zwick, 2010

In 1996, Jamie Randall is fired from a Pittsburgh electronics store for having sex with his manager’s girlfriend. His wealthy brother, Josh, offers to refer Jamie to a friend for a job as a pharmaceutical sales representative. Afterwards, Jamie tries to gain access to Dr. Knight by flirting with his female employees, while secretly discarding the Prozac samples.


Men, Women & Children. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2011 book, Men, Women, and Children
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Men, Women, and Children
Chad Kultgen, 2011
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Jason Reitman, 2014

A group of high school teenagers and their parents attempt to navigate the many ways the Internet has changed their relationships, their communications, their self-images, and their love lives.


Where'd You Go, Bernadette. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2012 book
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Where'd You Go, Bernadette
Maria Semple, 2012
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Richard Linklater, 2019

Architect-turned-recluse Bernadette Fox is settled down with her husband Elgie and their 15-year-old daughter Balakrishna Bee in a dilapidated former schoolhouse in Seattle. Bernadette seldom leaves the house or interacts with others, having become agoraphobic. She does not get along with the other parents at Bee’s school, including their neighbor Audrey Griffin.


My Father's Dragon. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 1948 book
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My Father's Dragon
Ruth Stiles Gannett, 1948
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Nora Twomey, 2022

Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, a boy runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. He meets wild animals, a mystery island, and a lifelong buddy thanks to his experiences.