Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 2012 book
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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Jesse Andrews, 2012
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Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, 2015

17-year-old Greg Gaines is a senior at Pittsburgh’s Schenley High School who avoids close engagement with the various students. He learns that fellow student and former childhood friend of his, Rachel Kushner, has been diagnosed with leukemia and is forced by his parents to befriend her in her time of need.


Lean on Pete. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2010 book, Lean On Pete
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Lean On Pete
Willy Vlautin, 2010
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Andrew Haigh, 2017

At the age of 15, Charley resides with his lone parent, his father, and takes up occasional tasks looking after an elderly racehorse named Lean On Pete. After the passing of his father, Charley’s prospects of entering foster care increase. Simultaneously, he discovers that Pete is slated for slaughter. This discovery compels Charley and the racehorse to embark on an adventurous journey across the unexplored expanses of the American frontier, all in pursuit of his aunt.


Brain on Fire. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2012 book, Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness
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Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness
Susannah Cahalan, 2012
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Gerard Barrett, 2016

21-year-old Susannah Cahalan is a writer for The New York Post who lives with her new boyfriend Stephen. Susannah becomes suddenly ill, initially showing symptoms of a common flu like a cough and fatigue, but later begins presenting strange behaviour while in a trance state, such as hearing people say things they haven’t said and hypersensitivity to loud noises.


Blood Father. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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Blood Father
Peter Craig, 2005
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Jean-François Richet, 2016

A young woman named Lydia buys ammunition at a megastore for her boyfriend Jonah Pincerna and his gang. However, Lydia accidentally shoots Jonah in the neck and flees the house, escaping the crime scene and Jonah’s gang. He picks up Lydia, takes her back to his trailer, and learns that she is both a drug addict and an alcoholic.


The Land of Steady Habits. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2014 book
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The Land of Steady Habits
Ted Thompson, 2014
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Nicole Holofcener, 2018

Anders Hill has recently divorced his wife Helene and quit his job in finance for an early retirement, and is having a difficult time coping. Anders’ adult son Preston is a recovering drug addict who still lives with Helene in the family home that Anders has left. Preston, who attended Northwestern University, is working as a paid reading specialist alongside his mother who got him the job.


Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1812 book, Hansel and Gretel
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Hansel and Gretel
Jacob Grimm, Wilhem Grimm, 1812
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Tommy Wirkola, 2013

Abandoned by their father in a forest, young Hansel and Gretel enter a gingerbread house and are captured by a cannibalistic witch. The witch forces Hansel to continuously eat sweets to fatten him up and enslaves Gretel. The siblings outsmart her and incinerate her in the oven. He needs a shot of insulin every few hours or he will die.


Beautiful Creatures. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2009 book
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Beautiful Creatures
Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl, 2009
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Richard LaGravenese, 2013

In Gatlin, South Carolina, teenager Ethan Wate awakens from a recurring dream of a girl he does not know. The other students spread gossip about Lena’s reclusive uncle, Macon Ravenwood, and suggest that her family includes devil worshippers.


Halloween Kills. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Halloween Kills
Tim Waggoner, 2021
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David Gordon Green, 2021

And the night when Michael Myers returns isn’t over. Minutes after Laurie Strode, her daughter Karen, and granddaughter Allyson left masked monster Michael Myers caged and burning in Laurie’s basement, Laurie is rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, believing she finally killed her lifelong tormentor.


As Cool as I Am. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2003 book, As Cool As I Am
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As Cool As I Am
Pete Fromm, 2003
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Max Mayer, 2013

Lucy Diamond, 16, was born to adolescent parents in a tiny town and longs for a traditional family, but she is largely on her own because of her immature working mother and strict, usually absent father. Lucy draws closer to Kevin, her childhood best friend, who eventually becomes her first sexual relationship, as she becomes aware of her parents’ emotional estrangement. After he abruptly departs, Lucy struggles to understand her developing sexual life, make plans for the future, and assist her mother in starting again.


Memoria. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 2009 book, Palo Alto
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Palo Alto
James Franco, 2009
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Vladimir de Fontenay, Nina Ljeti, 2015

Amidst the suburban backdrop of Palo Alto, California, this coming-of-age drama follows an alienated teenage boy as he seeks refuge in his vivid military combat fantasies while navigating the complexities of finding his identity. Simultaneously, a compassionate teacher endeavors to connect with him, offering a glimmer of hope and understanding in his challenging journey.


Memoria. Poster of the 2015 TV series and cover of the 2013 book, A California Childhood
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A California Childhood
James Franco, 2013
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Vladimir de Fontenay, Nina Ljeti, 2015

Amidst the suburban backdrop of Palo Alto, California, this coming-of-age drama follows an alienated teenage boy as he seeks refuge in his vivid military combat fantasies while navigating the complexities of finding his identity. Simultaneously, a compassionate teacher endeavors to connect with him, offering a glimmer of hope and understanding in his challenging journey.