This Is Going to Hurt. Poster of the 2022 TV series and cover of the 2017 book, This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor
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This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor
Adam Kay, 2017
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Adam Kay, 2022-

An obstetrics and gynaecology doctor, Adam works his way up through the ranks of hospital hierarchy. He trains Shruti in the process and procedures. His personal life is affected by the long hours and stressful decisions, and he tries hard to cling on it. Although a medico-legal case creates concern and self-doubt it also gives him some personal time.


Long Way Round. Poster of the 2004 TV series and cover of the 2004 book
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Long Way Round
Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, 2004
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David Alexanian, Charley Boorman, Russ Malkin, 2004-2010

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman undertake a challenging adventure, embarking on a motorcycle journey from London to New York. Traveling eastward through Europe, Asia, and Alaska, they encounter diverse cultures while confronting the forces of nature and overcoming various adversities.


Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Poster of the 2002 TV series and cover of the 1989 comic book, Ghost in the Shell
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Ghost in the Shell
Masamune Shirow, 1989
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Kenji Kamiyama, 2002-2005

In the future when technological enhancements and robotics are a way of life, Major Motoko Kusanagi and Section 9 take care of the jobs that are too difficult for the police. Section 9 employs hackers, sharpshooters, detectives and cyborgs all in an effort to thwart cyber criminals and their plans to attack the innocent.


Once Upon a Time in America. Poster of the 1984 movie and cover of the 1952 book, The Hoods
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The Hoods
Harry Grey, 1952
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Sergio Leone, 1984

Ex-gangster David Aaronson is drawn back to New York City after years of being in hiding, despite his vow to never return after the deaths of his friends in the lower East Side. As David pieces together his past he discovers new truths about his friends’ deaths.


All Creatures Great and Small. Poster of the 1978 TV series and cover of the 1970 book, If Only They Could Talk
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If Only They Could Talk
James Herriot (Alf Wight), 1970
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Peter Moffatt, Christopher Barry, Michael Brayshaw, Robert Tronson, Terence Dudley, 1978-1990

James Herriot is a vet in Yorkshire, England, during the late 1930s and 1940’s. He gets a job at the practice of Siegfried Farnon, who already have a successful business. James undergoes a variety of adventures during his work, which are just as often caused by the characters of the county as the animals in his care.


All Creatures Great and Small. Poster of the 1978 movie and cover of the 1972 book, It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
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It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
James Herriot (Alf Wight), 1972
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Peter Moffatt, Christopher Barry, Michael Brayshaw, Robert Tronson, Terence Dudley, 1978-1990

James Herriot is a vet in Yorkshire, England, during the late 1930s and 1940’s. He gets a job at the practice of Siegfried Farnon, who already have a successful business. James undergoes a variety of adventures during his work, which are just as often caused by the characters of the county as the animals in his care.


Braveheart. Poster of the 1995 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Braveheart
Randall Wallace, 1995
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Mel Gibson, 1995

In 1280, King Edward “Longshanks” invades and conquers Scotland following the death of Alexander III of Scotland, who left no heir to the throne. Young William Wallace witnesses Longshanks’ betrayal and execution of several Scottish nobles, suffers the deaths of his father and brother fighting against the English, and is taken abroad on a pilgrimage throughout Europe by his paternal uncle Argyle, who has Wallace educated.


Once Upon a Time in America. Poster of the 1984 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Once Upon A Time In America
Lee Hays, 1984
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Sergio Leone, 1984

Ex-gangster David Aaronson is drawn back to New York City after years of being in hiding, despite his vow to never return after the deaths of his friends in the lower East Side. As David pieces together his past he discovers new truths about his friends’ deaths.


Long Way Down. Poster of the 2007 TV series and cover of the 2004 book
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Long Way Down
Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, 2004
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David Alexanian, Charley Boorman, Russ Malkin, 2007

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman reunite for another indelible adventure, embarking on the Long Way Down. Confronted by a fresh array of challenges, the daring duo explores breathtaking yet formidable landscapes, encounters vibrant cultures, and meets unforgettable local personalities during their remarkable journey. This expedition pushes their endurance, biking expertise, and friendship to the extremes.


How to Train Your Dragon. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 2003 book
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How to Train Your Dragon
Cressida Cowell, 2003
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Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders, 2010

The Viking village of Berk, located on a remote island, is attacked frequently by dragons, which take livestock, damage property and endanger lives. During one attack, Hiccup uses a bolas launcher to shoot down a Night Fury, a dangerous and rare dragon of which little is known, but no one believes him, so he searches for the fallen dragon on his own.


Trainspotting. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1993 book
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Trainspotting
Irvine Welsh, 1993
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Danny Boyle, 1996

26-year-old Mark Renton is an unemployed heroin addict living with his parents in the suburbs of Edinburgh, Scotland. After several unsuccessful attempts to reintegrate into society, Renton, Sick Boy and Spud relapse into heroin use. Upon returning home after revival at a hospital, Renton’s parents lock him in his childhood bedroom and force him to go cold turkey.


Our Mutual Friend. Poster of the 1998 TV series and cover of the 1865 book
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Our Mutual Friend
Charles Dickens, 1865
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Julian Farino, 1998

John Harmon, a young man whose inheritance depends on his marrying a woman he has never met, is found dead in the River Thames. The fortune passes into the hands of the working-class Boffins, who take into their new home both Bella Wilfer and a mysterious secretary known as Rokesmith. Meanwhile, Lizzie Hexam, the daughter of the boatman suspected of Harmon’s murder, is pursued by two suitors.