Feud: Capote vs. The Swans. Poster of the 2024 TV series and cover of the 2021 book, Capote's Women
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Capote's Women
Laurence Leamer, 2021
TV series vs book
Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler, Jennifer Lynch, Ryan Murphy, 2024

Acclaimed writer Truman Capote surrounds himself with a circle of women from high society—wealthy and glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of New York’s high society, affectionately dubbed ‘The Swans.’ Enchanted and captivated by these personalities, Capote immersed himself in their lives, formed friendships, and became their confidant, only to ultimately betray them by writing thinly veiled accounts of their lives, exposing their most intimate secrets.


The Night Manager. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 1993 book
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The Night Manager
John le Carré, 1993
TV series vs book
David Farr, 2016

Jonathan Pine, an Englishman, is working as the night manager of a Cairo hotel. Through her relationship with the gangster she has acquired information linking illegal international arms sales with Richard Roper, an English billionaire. Four years pass, and then Roper visits the Swiss hotel. What follows is a very dangerous game of intrigue and deception.


The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2019 comic book
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
movie vs comic book
Peter Baynton, 2022

The poignant and heartfelt journey follows the unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse travelling together in the boy’s search for home.


The Company. Poster of the 2007 TV series and cover of the 2002 book
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The Company
Robert Littell, 2002
TV series vs book
Michael Ian Black, 2007

Three Yale graduates who became secret agents for their respective countries are the focus of this story. Set over a period of 40 years, the film follows these agents as they navigate events such as the outing of a British spy, the Hungarian revolution, the Bay of Pigs, the search for moles, and the collapse of the USSR.


Us. Poster of the 2020 TV series and cover of the 2014 book
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Us
David Nicholls, 2014
TV series vs book
Geoffrey Sax, 2020

The Petersens are a married couple. Douglas, the father, tries to win back the love of Connie, his frustrated wife of twenty-five years, during their ‘holiday of a lifetime’ touring Europe, after she tells him that now their son Albie is about to leave home for university, she also wants to leave.


A Tale Dark & Grimm. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2010 book
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A Tale Dark & Grimm
Adam Gidwitz, 2010
movie vs book
Simon Otto, 2021

Hansel and Gretel stumble upon other stories fairy tales written by the Brothers Grimm. As the siblings roam a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind the famous tales, as well as how to take charge of their destinies and create their own happily ever after. Because once upon a time, fairy tales were awesome.


A Good Year. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 2004 book
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A Good Year
Peter Mayle, 2004
movie vs book
Ridley Scott, 2006

Young Max Skinner, whose parents have died in an accident, spends his childhood summer holidays learning to appreciate the finer things in life at his Uncle Henry’s vineyard estate in Provence in southeastern France. 25 years later, Max is a successful but arrogant workaholic trader in London with a cheeky-chappy persona.


The Ipcress File. Poster of the 2022 TV series and cover of the 1962 book
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The Ipcress File
Len Deighton, 1962
TV series vs book
James Watkins, 2022-

Harry Palmer’s first case is The Ipcress File, which involves a missing British nuclear scientist. But Palmer’s links to the man suspected of the kidnap takes him on a potentially deadly undercover global mission from Berlin, to London, Beirut and a nuclear atoll in the Pacific. Will Palmer survive brainwashing, inter-departmental rivalry, treason and a series of dangerous twists and turns?


The Soloist. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2008 book
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The Soloist
Steve López, 2008
movie vs book
Joe Wright, 2009

In 2005, Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a mentally ill, homeless street musician who possesses extraordinary talent, even through his half-broken instruments. Inspired by his story, Lopez writes an acclaimed series of articles about Ayers and attempts to do more to help both him and the rest of the underclass of LA have a better life.


A Private War. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2012 book, Marie Colvin’s Private War
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Marie Colvin’s Private War
Marie Brenner, 2012
movie vs book
Matthew Heineman, 2018

Marie Colvin, one of the most revered war correspondents in our era, embodies an unparalleled bravery and defiance. Fueled by an unyielding determination, she ventures to the frontlines of global conflicts, championing the cause of the unheard and silenced.


Bird Box. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2014 book
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Bird Box
Josh Malerman, 2014
movie vs book
Susanne Bier, 2018

In a post-apocalyptic world, Malorie Hayes advises two young, unnamed children that they will be going downstream on a river in a rowboat. From this point, the film alternates between two stages of Malorie’s story, separated by five years, until they conjoin: An injured Malorie then watches Jessica walk into the path of an oncoming truck, killing herself.


Enigma. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the 1995 book
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Enigma
Robert Harris, 1995
movie vs book
Michael Apted, 2001

In March 1943, when the Second World War was at its height, the cryptanalysts at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, have a problem: the Nazi U-boats have changed one of their code reference books used for Enigma machine ciphers, leading to a blackout in the flow of vital naval signals intelligence.