My Family and Other Animals. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1956 book
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My Family and Other Animals
Gerald Durrell, 1956
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Sheree Folkson, 2005

The story of the Durrell family as they spend five years (1935-1939) on the Greek island of Corfu. Gerald develops his passion for wildlife, his mother spends her time cooking and worrying about everyone else; Larry writes and annoys the entire family with high-brow guests and unhelpful suggestions; Leslie develops his passion for ballistics and sailing. Margo enchants the local young men.


Jane Eyre. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1847 book
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Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë, 1847
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Cary Joji Fukunaga, 2011

A tearful Jane Eyre runs away from Thornfield Hall, finding herself alone on the moors. She collapses at the doorstep of Moor House, home of St. John Rivers and his sisters Diana and Mary; they take Jane in and nurse her back to health. The film flashes between Jane’s recovery and her grim childhood.


Murder on the Home Front. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1955 book
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Murder on the Home Front
Molly Lefebure, 1955
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Geoffrey Sax, 2013

Taking place amid the London Blitz of 1940, this is a realm where individuals embrace the present moment. It is also a domain where criminals exploit the blackout and chaos to conceal their most sinister activities.


Tom Jones. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 1749 book, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Henry Fielding, 1749
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Georgia Parris, 2023-

Tom Jones was abandoned as an infant, but then saved and adopted by a country gentleman. He grows up to be a kind, handsome, and free-spirited person, who is also very popular with women. However, his humble beginnings continue to haunt him.