Mindhunter. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 1995 book
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Mindhunter
John E. Douglas, Mark Olshaker, 1995
TV series vs book
Joe Penhall, 2017

Mindhunter revolves around FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench, along with psychologist Wendy Carr, who operate the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit within the Training Division at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. They interview imprisoned serial killers to understand how they think, with the hope of applying this knowledge to solve ongoing cases. The first season takes place from 1977 to 1980, in the early days of criminal psychology and criminal profiling at the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


The Pacific. Poster of the 2010 TV series and cover of the 1957 book, Helmet for My Pillow
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Helmet for My Pillow
Robert Leckie, 1957
TV series vs book
Bruce C. McKenna, 2010

The Pacific miniseries features the 1st Marine Division’s battles in the Pacific, such as Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, Peleliu, and Okinawa, as well as Basilone’s involvement in the Battle of Iwo Jima. It also draws on Sledge’s memoir China Marine and Red Blood, Black Sand, the memoir of Chuck Tatum, a Marine who fought alongside Basilone at Iwo Jima.


The Pacific. Poster of the 2010 TV series and cover of the 1981 book, With the Old Breed
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With the Old Breed
Eugene B. Sledge, 1981
TV series vs book
Bruce C. McKenna, 2010

The Pacific miniseries features the 1st Marine Division’s battles in the Pacific, such as Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, Peleliu, and Okinawa, as well as Basilone’s involvement in the Battle of Iwo Jima. It also draws on Sledge’s memoir China Marine and Red Blood, Black Sand, the memoir of Chuck Tatum, a Marine who fought alongside Basilone at Iwo Jima.


Fosse/Verdon. Poster of the 2019 TV series and cover of the 2013 book, Fosse
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Fosse
Sam Wasson, 2013
TV series vs book
Thomas Kail, Steven Levenson, 2019

The story of the romantic and creative partnership between Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon. Fosse was a filmmaker and one of theater’s most influential choreographers and directors. Verdon was a critically acclaimed actress and Broadway dancer who won 4 Tony Awards. The story of the entire series unfolds through back-and-forth flashes of the couple’s relationship through the years.


The Circle. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2013 book
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The Circle
Dave Eggers, 2013
movie vs book
James Ponsoldt, 2017

Through her friend Annie, call center intern Mae Holland secures a customer support position at The Circle, a tech and social media company. Mae is embarrassed when she realizes that Ty is the creator of True You, a popular Circle product, and she had not recognized him.