The Namesake. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 2003 book
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The Namesake
Jhumpa Lahiri, 2003
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Mira Nair, 2006

Gogol, an American-born child of Indian immigrants, desires to assimilate into the New York culture, although his family remains attached to their conventional customs.


Hidalgo. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Hidalgo: The Junior Novelization
Kim Ostrow, 2004
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Joe Johnston, 2004

In 1890, Frank T. Hopkins and his mustang, Hidalgo, are part of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show, where they are advertised as the world’s greatest endurance horse and rider. Chief Eagle Horn, who performs alongside Hopkins, approaches Hopkins and Bill about helping the mustangs that have been rounded up by the US government with the intent to euthanize them to make way for farmland.


Ask Me Anything. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2009 book, Undiscovered Gyrl
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Undiscovered Gyrl
Allison Burnett, 2009
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Allison Burnett, 2014

Katie Kampenfelt, a beautiful, funny, free-spirited, lost soul decides to take a year off before attending college. She chronicles irresponsible sexual adventures in an anonymous blog, but as her fearless narrative drags on, dark secrets from her past begin to emerge. After Katie tells her convicted rapist former boss some of her dark secrets, she disappears.


Still Star-Crossed. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 2013 book
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Still Star-Crossed
Melinda Taub, 2013
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Heather Mitchell, 2017

This period drama continues the story of the Montagues and Capulets after the tragic events of Romeo and Juliet, exploring the palace intrigue, treachery, and doomed romances that follow. The show is based on the book by Melinda Taub.