A Raisin in the Sun. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 1959 book
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A Raisin in the Sun
Lorraine Hansberry, 1959
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Kenny Leon, 2008

Set in the 1950s on Chicago’s South Side, this film narrates the tale of a poor black family grappling with the challenges of life. It presents a poignant portrayal of individuals whose aspirations and dreams are perpetually postponed, evoking profound emotions.


Nappily Ever After. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2000 book
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Nappily Ever After
Trisha R. Thomas, 2000
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Haifaa Al-Mansour, 2018

A young girl Violet talks about her mother Paulette always making sure she looks perfect. Later, Violet as an adult has a seemingly perfect life: she is successful in her job as an advertising executive, has been with her boyfriend Clint, a doctor, for two years, and has perfect long straight hair, despite the effort it takes to maintain.


American Assassin. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2010 book
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American Assassin
Vince Flynn, 2010
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Michael Cuesta, 2017

Mitch Rapp and his girlfriend Katrina Harper are on vacation in Ibiza, Spain. Having secured an invitation to meet him face to face in Libya, Rapp prepares to take his vengeance on the man responsible for his girlfriend’s death, but before he can kill the terrorist, the cell is suddenly ambushed by U.S. Special Forces.


Native Son. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 1940 book
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Native Son
Richard Wright, 1940
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Rashid Johnson, 2019

Bigger Thomas is a young African-American man living with his family in Chicago. One day, Bigger receives an opportunity to interview for a job as the live-in chauffeur for the wealthy businessman Henry Dalton and his family. Bigger’s friend Jack wants Bigger to participate in a robbery with him instead, but Bigger’s girlfriend Bessie convinces him to take the interview.


AVP: Alien vs. Predator. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Alien Vs. Predator
Marc Cerasini, 2004
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Paul W.S. Anderson, 2004

In 2004, a satellite detects a mysterious heat bloom beneath Bouvetøya, an island about 1,000 mi (1,600 km) off the coast of Antarctica. He attempts to claim it for his multinational communications company, Weyland Industries, a subsidiary of the Weyland Corporation, and assembles a team of experts to investigate. When the team arrives at the abandoned whaling station above the heat source, they find a perfectly circular, unnatural tunnel running directly beneath the ice towards the pyramid.


AVP: Alien vs. Predator. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 1991 comic book, Aliens Vs. Predator
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Aliens Vs. Predator
Randy Stradley, 1991
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Paul W.S. Anderson, 2004

In 2004, a satellite detects a mysterious heat bloom beneath Bouvetøya, an island about 1,000 mi (1,600 km) off the coast of Antarctica. He attempts to claim it for his multinational communications company, Weyland Industries, a subsidiary of the Weyland Corporation, and assembles a team of experts to investigate. When the team arrives at the abandoned whaling station above the heat source, they find a perfectly circular, unnatural tunnel running directly beneath the ice towards the pyramid.


On the Come Up. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2019 book
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On the Come Up
Angie Thomas, 2019
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Sanaa Lathan, 2022

Story centers on 16-year-old Bri, who wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Facing controversies and with an eviction notice staring down her family, Bri doesn’t just want to make it, she has to.