About a Boy. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1998 book
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About a Boy
Nick Hornby, 1998
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Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz, 2002

Will Freeman lives a serene and luxurious lifestyle devoid of responsibility in London thanks to substantial royalties left to him from a successful Christmas song composed by his father. Marcus’s influence leads Will to mature and he seeks out a relationship with Rachel, a self-assured career woman, bonding over their experiences raising teenage sons, though Will neglects to explain his relationship to Marcus.


The Lady in the Van. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 1999 book
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The Lady in the Van
Alan Bennett, 1999
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Nicholas Hytner, 2015

Alan Bennett’s London driveway is temporarily occupied by a woman of unknown origins who then stays there for 15 years. What starts off as a resented favor develops into a connection that will impact both of their lives. Based on Miss Shepherd’s real-life experiences.