A Clockwork Orange. Poster of the 1971 movie and cover of the 1962 book
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A Clockwork Orange
Anthony Burgess, 1962
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Stanley Kubrick, 1971

In a near-future Britain, young Alexander DeLarge and his pals get their kicks beating and raping anyone they please. When not destroying the lives of others, Alex swoons to the music of Beethoven. The state, eager to crack down on juvenile crime, gives an incarcerated Alex the option to undergo an invasive procedure that’ll rob him of all personal agency.


Mozart in the Jungle. Poster of the 2014 TV series and cover of the 2005 book
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Mozart in the Jungle
Blair Tindall, 2005
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Alex Timbers, Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, 2014-2018

Love, money, ambition and music intertwine in Mozart in the Jungle, a half hour comedic drama that looks at finding yourself and finding love while conquering New York City. A brash new maestro Rodrigo stirs up the New York Symphony as young oboist Hailey hopes for her big chance.


Son of a Critch. Poster of the 2022 TV series and cover of the 2018 book
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Son of a Critch
Mark Critch, 2018
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Renuka Jeyapalan, 2022-

The series is a coming of age story based on the childhood and adolescence of Canadian comedian Mark Critch. At the start of the series, 11-year-old Mark is growing up in 1980s Newfoundland, where he navigates starting junior high school, making friends, and connecting with the small collection of people in his limited world.


War and Peace. Poster of the 2007 TV series and cover of the 1865 book
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War and Peace
Leo Tolstoy, 1865
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Robert Dornhelm, Brendan Donnison, 2007-

Leo Tolstoy’s sweeping historical novel is vividly brought to life in this opulent retelling of the timeless story of self-sacrifice and self-indulgence. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Russian social life during the Napoleonic War.


Easy A. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 1850 book, The Scarlet Letter
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The Scarlet Letter
Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1850
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Will Gluck, 2010

Olive, an average high school student, sees her below-the-radar existence turn around overnight once she decides to use the school’s gossip grapevine to advance her social standing. Now her classmates are turning against her and the school board is becoming concerned, including her favorite teacher and the distracted guidance counselor.


Bolt. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Bolt: The Junior Novelization
Irene Trimble, 2008
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Byron Howard, Chris Williams, 2008

A White Shepherd puppy named Bolt is adopted by a seven-year-old girl named Penny. After a cliffhanger episode causes Bolt to believe Penny has been kidnapped, he escapes from his on-set trailer in Hollywood but knocks himself unconscious in the process and is trapped inside a box of foam peanuts which is shipped to New York City.


Star Trek: Generations. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Star Trek Generations
J.M. Dillard, 1994
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David Carson, 1994

In 2293, retired Starfleet officers James T. Kirk, Montgomery Scott, and Pavel Chekov attend the maiden voyage of the USS Enterprise-B. During the shakedown cruise, Enterprise is pressed into a rescue mission to save two El-Aurian refugee ships that have been snared by a massive energy ribbon.


Barry Munday. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 2003 book, Life Is a Strange Place
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Life Is a Strange Place
Frank Turner Hollon, 2003
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Chris D'Arienzo, 2010

Barry Munday, a lonely womanizer, wakes up after being attacked to realize that he’s missing his family jewels. To make matters worse, he learns he’s facing a paternity lawsuit filed by a woman, Ginger, he can’t remember having sex with. Though unintentional, the two discover that their meeting and subsequent accidents opened up new opportunities for personal growth and relationships.


I Spy. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the book novelization
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I Spy
Max Allan Collins, 2002
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Betty Thomas, 2002

When the Air Force’s newest stealth bomber disappears, secret agent Alex Scott is sent to Budapest to find it. To Scott’s dismay, he is teamed with undefeated middleweight champion Kelly Robinson, who is slated to fight in Budapest where suspected Stealth thief, arms dealer and boxing fan Arnold Gundars is throwing a party in honor of the boxers. Scott uses cool spy equipment to encourage the egotistical Robinson to work with him.


Firestarter 2: Rekindled. Poster of the 2002 TV series and cover of the 1980 book, Firestarter
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Firestarter
Stephen King, 1980
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Robert Iscove, 2002

Vincent Sforza works for a large, influential research firm, and he has been put in charge of locating several people who were part of an old experiment from the 1970s—an experiment in which a group of college students were given a dose of a chemical called LOT-6. When Charlie was a kid, Charlie’s mother Vicky was murdered by men who worked for the now-defunct Shop.


The List. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 2000 book
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The List
Robert Whitlow, 2000
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Gary Wheeler, 2007

After his father’s passing, a lawyer unexpectedly becomes a beneficiary of a clandestine secret society. Intriguingly, he finds himself pursued by enigmatic members of this obscure organization, prompting him to delve into its concealed depths. As he unravels the malevolent truths and treachery lurking within, the lawyer uncovers a web of deceit that lies at the very core of the society.


Dorian. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 1890 book, The Picture of Dorian Gray
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde, 1890
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Allan A. Goldstein, 2003

A mysterious agent grants a handsome male model the gift of eternal youth, but it comes at a terrible cost. Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz and screen legend Malcolm McDowell star in this modern retelling of one of Oscar Wilde’s most thrilling tales.