Dial M for Murder. Poster of the 1954 movie and cover of the 1952 book
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Dial M for Murder
Frederick Knott, 1952
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Alfred Hitchcock, 1954

Tony Wendice, an English retired champion tennis player, is married to wealthy socialite Margot, who has had an affair with American crime-fiction writer Mark Halliday. the following evening, he will go with Mark to a party, leaving Margot at home while hiding her latchkey under the carpet of the staircase facing the front door of their flat.


The Lost Weekend. Poster of the 1945 movie and cover of the 1944 book
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The Lost Weekend
Charles Jackson, 1944
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Billy Wilder, 1945

Don Birnam, a long-time alcoholic, has been sober for ten days and appears to be over the worst… but his craving has just become more insidious. Evading a country weekend planned by his brother and girlfriend, he begins a four-day bender that just might be his last – one way or another.


The Big Clock. Poster of the 1948 movie and cover of the 1946 book
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The Big Clock
Kenneth Fearing, 1946
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John Farrow, 1948

George Stroud, a crime magazine’s crusading editor has to post-pone a vacation with his wife, again, when a glamorous blonde is murdered and he is assigned by his publishing boss Janoth to find the killer. As the investigation proceeds to its conclusion, Stroud must try to disrupt his ordinarily brilliant investigative team as they increasingly build evidence that he is the killer.


The Glass Key. Poster of the 1935 movie and cover of the 1931 book
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The Glass Key
Dashiell Hammett, 1931
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Frank Tuttle, 1935

Ed Beaumont serves as the close confidant, counselor, and protector of Paul Madvig, the influential political leader of a bustling city. When an enigmatic murder occurs, targeting the son of a political adversary of Madvig, his foes attempt to attribute the crime to him, exploiting his ongoing campaign for reform that they vehemently oppose. In a daring move, Ed jeopardizes both his life and his standing to uncover the perpetrator and vindicate his loyal friend.


Love Story. Poster of the 1970 movie and cover of the 1970 book
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Love Story
Erich Segal, 1970
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Arthur Hiller, 1970

The passionate and ill-fated love affair between Oliver Barrett IV, a wealthy Harvard student, and Jennifer Cavilleri, a working-class Radcliffe College student. Despite their different backgrounds, Oliver and Jennifer fall deeply in love and embark on a journey of happiness and heartache. However, their relationship faces numerous challenges, including disapproval from Oliver’s family and Jennifer’s terminal illness.


The Last Tycoon. Poster of the 1976 movie and cover of the 1941 book, The Love of the Last Tycoon
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The Love of the Last Tycoon
F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1941
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Elia Kazan, 1976

Set in Hollywood during the 1930s, the movie revolves around the life of Monroe Stahr, a talented and influential film producer loosely based on the legendary producer Irving Thalberg. Stahr faces various challenges, including studio politics, love affairs, and the struggles of the Great Depression, all while trying to create successful movies.


Oliver's Story. Poster of the 1978 movie and cover of the 1977 book
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Oliver's Story
Erich Segal, 1977
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John Korty, 1978

In the touching follow-up to the beloved film ‘Love Story,’ Oliver Barrett IV, who is still mourning the loss of his loved one, encounters Marcie Bonwit, an enchanting heiress going through a recent divorce. As their paths intertwine, Oliver finds himself developing feelings for her. However, he must confront his lingering past and strive to move forward in order to embrace the potential of a new chapter in his life.