American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 1996 book, The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson
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The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson
Jeffrey Toobin, 1996
TV series vs book
Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski, Tom Rob Smith, 2016

A look at the O.J. Simpson trial told from the perspective of the lawyers. It explores the chaotic behind-the-scenes dealings and maneuvering on both sides of the court, and how a combination of prosecution overconfidence, defense shrewdness, and the LAPD’s history with the city’s African-American community gave a jury what it needed: reasonable doubt.


Quiz Show. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the 1988 book, Remembering America: A Voice from the Sixties
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Remembering America: A Voice from the Sixties
Richard N. Goodwin, 1988
movie vs book
Robert Redford, 1994

In 1958, the questions and answers to be used for the latest broadcast of NBC’s popular quiz show Twenty-One are transported from a secure bank vault to the studio. He refuses, but when he comes within reach of a game-winning 21 points on the show, he is asked one of the questions from his audition.


The Day Lincoln Was Shot. Poster of the 1998 movie and cover of the 1955 book
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The Day Lincoln Was Shot
Jim Bishop, 1955
movie vs book
John Gray, 1998

On April 14, 1865, near the end of the Civil War, the country experiences a devastating event – the murder of President Lincoln. The movie recreates the events of that day and provides a thrilling and in-depth account of the plot, assassination, and manhunt that forever changed America.


Only Love. Poster of the 1998 movie and cover of the 1997 book
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Only Love
Erich Segal, 1997
movie vs book
John Erman, 1998

Amidst the crossroads of his life, a man faces a heart-wrenching decision between a love that is practical and a love that is romantic, all while grappling with the challenge of balancing his career in both music and medicine. Throughout his journey, he experiences profound emotional turmoil. Yet, in the end, he discovers a way to embrace all of his passions, carving out special places in his heart for each of them.


Mr. Miracle. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2014 book
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Mr. Miracle
Debbie Macomber, 2014
movie vs book
Carl Bessai, 2014

Heaven and Earth collide when angel-in-training Harry Mills is given his first assignment during Christmas: to help an insecure student realize her life purpose. As Harry is schooled in life lessons, he learns being human isn’t as easy as he thought.


Atlas Shrugged: Who Is John Galt?. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 1957 book, Atlas Shrugged
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Atlas Shrugged
Ayn Rand, 1957
movie vs book
James Manera, 2014

As crime and fear grip the countryside, the government persists in wielding its brutal force against the nation’s most productive individuals, who are mysteriously disappearing, leaving behind a trail of despair.