The Hate U Give. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2017 book
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The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas, 2017
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George Tillman Jr., 2018

Starr Carter is a 16-year-old American girl who lives in the predominantly black neighborhood of Garden Heights, but attends a predominantly white private school Williamson Prep. After a gun goes off at a party Starr is attending, Starr is driven home by her childhood best friend, Khalil.


Nine Perfect Strangers. Poster of the 2021 TV series and cover of the 2018 book
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Nine Perfect Strangers
Liane Moriarty, 2018
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Jonathan Levine, 2021-

Nine strangers from the city gather for a 10-day retreat at Tranquillum House, a health and wellness resort which promises to transform and heal the guests who stay there. However, the resort is not what it seems to be and the guests are about to discover many secrets about each other and the resort’s host Masha.


Think Like a Man. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2009 book, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man
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Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man
Steve Harvey, 2009
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Tim Story, 2012

Each of the women are readers of Steve Harvey’s book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. When the men learn that the women are hooked on Harvey’s advice, they try to turn the tables on their mates, which later seems to backfire.


Shaft. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 1970 book
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Shaft
Ernest Tidyman, 1970
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Tim Story, 2019

In 1989, NYPD Detective John Shaft II, his wife Maya, and his infant son John JJ Shaft III survive an assassination attempt by drug lord Pierro Gordito Carrera. While being treated for a minor injury in the hospital by doctor Sasha, JJ’s other childhood friend and his unrequited crush, he shows her Karim’s toxicology report.


About Last Night. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 1977 book, Sexual Perversity in Chicago
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Sexual Perversity in Chicago
David Mamet, 1977
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Steve Pink, 2014

Danny is a salesman working in the restaurant supply business along with his friend, ladies’ man Bernie. Bernie invites Danny on a double date, where he meets Debbie, a friend of Joan, Bernie’s latest sexual partner. Danny is still not over his ex-girlfriend Alison, but begins a relationship with Debbie.


Think Like a Man Too. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2009 book, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man
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Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man
Steve Harvey, 2009
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Tim Story, 2014

All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.