The Martian. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 2012 book
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The Martian
Andy Weir, 2012
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Ridley Scott, 2015

In 2035, the crew of the Ares III mission to Mars is exploring Acidalia Planitia on Martian solar day ( sol ) 18 of their 31-sol expedition. The mission is scrubbed, but as the crew evacuates, astronaut Mark Watney is struck by debris and lost in the storm.


A Million Miles Away. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2012 book, Reaching for the Stars
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Reaching for the Stars
José Moreno Hernández, 2012
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Alejandra Márquez Abella, 2023

Drawn from the true-life account of NASA flight engineer José Hernández, the movie traces his remarkable journey spanning decades from a rural village in Michoacán, Mexico, to an altitude of over 200 miles above the Earth within the International Space Station. Backed by the unwavering encouragement of his family, José’s unyielding determination and resolute efforts culminate in the opportunity to attain his seemingly unattainable aspiration.


Fury. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 1998 book, Death Traps
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Death Traps
Belton Y. Cooper, 1998
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David Ayer, 2014

In April 1945, during the Allies’ decisive advance in the European Theatre, Wardaddy, a seasoned army sergeant, leads a Sherman tank and its five-man crew on a perilous mission deep behind enemy lines.


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.


The Lincoln Lawyer. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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The Lincoln Lawyer
Michael Connelly, 2005
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Brad Furman, 2011

Criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller operates around Los Angeles County, California, mostly from the back seat of his black Lincoln Town Car, chauffeured by Earl. Haller and his investigator, Frank Levin analyze photos and evidence and find it similar to one of Haller’s past cases that resulted in a life sentence for his client, Jesus Martinez, for murdering a woman, despite his repeated proclamations of innocence.


Shooter. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 1993 book, Point of Impact
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Point of Impact
Stephen Hunter, 1993
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Antoine Fuqua, 2007

USMC Force Recon Gunnery Sergeant Scout/Sniper Bob Lee Swagger is participating in a mission in Eritrea with his spotter and close friend Corporal Donnie Fenn. On the day of the Philadelphia speech, Swagger is working with Johnson’s men and Timmons, a Philadelphia police officer, to find the assassin.


American Hustle. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1981 book, The Sting Man: Inside Abscam
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The Sting Man: Inside Abscam
Robert W. Greene, 1981
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David O. Russell, 2013

The deception unfolds as Irving Rosenfeld and Sydney Prosser, both swindlers and in love, are trapped by the driven FBI agent Richie DiMaso and compelled to join a high-stakes operation aimed at catching Carmine Polito, a politician, and his colleagues. To further complicate things, Irving’s wife Rosalyn poses a significant risk, as her involvement could cause the entire plan to crumble.


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.


Gangster Squad. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2010 book
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Gangster Squad
Paul Lieberman, 2010
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Ruben Fleischer, 2013

In 1949 Los Angeles, Mafia boss Mickey Cohen has become the most powerful figure in the California criminal underworld and intends to expand his criminal enterprise to Chicago and New York City. The LAPD has not been able to stop Cohen’s ruthless rise, as he has eliminated witnesses, hired dirty cops to protect his criminal activities, and shielded himself from prosecution through corruption in the justice system.


12 Strong. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2009 book, Horse Soldiers
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Horse Soldiers
Doug Stanton, 2009
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Nicolai Fuglsig, 2018

Mitch Nelson, a U.S. Army captain with Green Berets Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 595, is moving into a new home with his wife and daughter on September 11, 2001, after receiving an assignment to staff duty under Lieutenant Colonel Bowers. Bowers initially refuses, but veteran soldier CW5 Hal Spencer, previously scheduled to retire, persuades Bowers to give Nelson command of 595 again, as well as volunteering himself for the deployment.