The Hunger Games. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2008 book
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The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins, 2008
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Gary Ross, 2012

The nation of Panem is divided into 12 districts, ruled from the Capitol. As punishment for a failed revolt, each district is forced to select two tributes, one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18, to fight to the death in the annual Hunger Games until there is only one survivor.


The Best of Enemies. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 1996 book
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The Best of Enemies
Osha Gray Davidson, 1996
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Robin Bissell, 2019

1971: at Durham, in North Carolina, Ann Atwater tries to get better housing conditions for poor black people, and is ignored by the all white judge panel. C.P. is the president of the KKK, and has a family with children. Ann’s daughter’s school catches on fire, and C.P. is afraid that the black children will come to the white schools.


The Four Feathers. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1902 book
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The Four Feathers
A.E.W. Mason, 1902
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Shekhar Kapur, 2002

Set in 1885, the story follows a British officer who resigns his post when he learns of his regiment’s plan to ship out to the Sudan for the conflict with the Mahdi. His friends and fiancée send him four white feathers which symbolize cowardice. To redeem his honor he disguises himself as an Arab and secretly saves the lives of those who branded him a coward.


Lovelace. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1974 book, The Intimate Diary Of Linda Lovelace
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The Intimate Diary Of Linda Lovelace
Linda Lovelace, Carl Wallin, 1974
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Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman, 2013

In 1972 Deep Throat was a phenomenon: the first scripted pornographic theatrical feature film, featuring a story, some jokes, and an unknown and unlikely star, Linda Lovelace. Escaping a strict religious family, Linda discovered freedom and the high-life when she fell for and married charismatic hustler Chuck Traynor. She became an international sensation. Fully inhabiting her new identity, Linda became an enthusiastic spokesperson for sexual freedom and uninhibited hedonism.


The Game of Their Lives. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1996 book
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The Game of Their Lives
Geoffrey Douglas, 1996
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David Anspaugh, 2005

The film is based on the true story of the 1950 U.S. soccer team which, against all odds, beat England 1-0 in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil during the 1950 FIFA World Cup. The story is about the family traditions and passions that shaped the players who made up this team of underdogs.


Dolan's Cadillac. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 1989 book
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Dolan's Cadillac
Stephen King, 1989
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Jeff Beesley, 2009

Middle school history teacher Tom Robinson lives in Las Vegas with beloved wife Elizabeth. On a horse riding trip out in the desert one day, Elizabeth comes across a human trafficking deal gone bad, with gangster Jimmy Dolan executing the two Coyotes and one of the illegal aliens. Elizabeth is seen, however, and narrowly escapes Dolan’s thugs firing at her.


Ghost Rider. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 1972 comic book
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Ghost Rider
Gary Friedrich, Roy Thomas, Mike Ploog, 1972
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Mark Steven Johnson, 2007

The demon Mephistopheles sends his bounty hunter of the damned, the Ghost Rider, to retrieve the contract of San Venganza for control of a thousand corrupt souls. Johnny accuses Mephistopheles of causing his father’s death, but Mephistopheles considers his side of the contract fulfilled and promises to see Johnny again.