The Challenger Disaster. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1988 book, What Do You Care What Other People Think?
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What Do You Care What Other People Think?
Richard P. Feynman, 1988
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James Hawes, 2013

In 1986, the catastrophic explosion of the space shuttle Challenger sent shockwaves through the annals of American space exploration. The loss of seven courageous astronauts, notably including Christa McAuliffe, the pioneering teacher bound for space, unfolded before the eyes of countless viewers via live television coverage. However, even more startling was the uncertainty surrounding the investigation into the disaster’s root cause.


The Challenger Disaster. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2009 book, Truth, Lies, and O-Rings
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Truth, Lies, and O-Rings
Allan J. McDonald, James R. Hansen, 2009
movie vs book
James Hawes, 2013

In 1986, the catastrophic explosion of the space shuttle Challenger sent shockwaves through the annals of American space exploration. The loss of seven courageous astronauts, notably including Christa McAuliffe, the pioneering teacher bound for space, unfolded before the eyes of countless viewers via live television coverage. However, even more startling was the uncertainty surrounding the investigation into the disaster’s root cause.


The Kissing Booth. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2011 book
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The Kissing Booth
Beth Reekles, 2011
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Vince Marcello, 2018

Elle Evans and Lee Flynn have been best friends all their lives due to their mothers growing up together and having a deep bond. When Elle is 11, her mother becomes terminally ill and, three years later, passes away. As she grows up, Elle’s crush on Lee’s older brother, Noah, deepens, but she tries her hardest to ignore it.


The Kissing Booth 2. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 2020 book, The Kissing Booth 2: Going the Distance
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The Kissing Booth 2: Going the Distance
Beth Reekles, 2020
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Vince Marcello, 2020

Elle Evans just had the most romantic summer of her life with her reformed bad-boy boyfriend Noah Flynn. But now Noah’s off to Harvard, and Elle’s headed back to high school for her senior year. She’ll have to juggle a long-distance relationship, getting into her dream college with her best friend Lee, and a new friendship with handsome classmate Marco.


The Kissing Booth 3. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2011 book, The Kissing Booth
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The Kissing Booth
Beth Reekles, 2011
movie vs book
Vince Marcello, 2021

After going on a road trip post-graduation, Elle still hasn’t made her mind up about whether to go to Berkeley or Harvard – although Noah is already planning to get an apartment off-campus for the two of them. When Noah and Lee’s parents announce they’re selling their beach house where they all spent their childhoods, Elle, Noah, Lee and Lee’s girlfriend Rachel offer to spend the summer there to help out with the sale.