The Lost Valentine. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1996 book, The Last Valentine
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The Last Valentine
James Michael Pratt, 1996
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Darnell Martin, 2011

The story of Caroline Thomas, a woman who has waited 60 years for her pilot husband, who was reported lost in action during World War II, to return to her, is given to jaded reporter Susan Allison on Valentine’s Day.


Killing Reagan. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2015 book
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Killing Reagan
Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard, 2015
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Rod Lurie, 2016

The movie explores events surrounding the assassination attempt on president Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr. The film begins in the final months leading up to the 1980 presidential election, and explores the challenges Reagan faced to define himself as a leader. Meanwhile, an aimless and deranged Hinckley is unraveling, leading to the fateful day in March 1981 when these figures collided.


The Case for Christ. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1998 book
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The Case for Christ
Lee Strobel, 1998
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Jon Gunn, 2017

Based on the true story of Lee Strobel, an atheist journalist and investigative reporter for the Chicago Tribune, who in 1980 applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife… with unexpected, life-altering results.


A Perfect Day. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 2003 book
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A Perfect Day
Richard Paul Evans, 2003
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Peter Levin, 2006

When a writer’s book rockets to the bestseller list, he become famous. His wife and daughter, however, find it difficult to deal with the trappings of his success, and it takes a visit from an enigmatic stranger informing him that he has 40 days to live for him to regain his moral composure.