Check out all the movies and TV series coming out on week 7 and find out the readings that inspired them.


The Taste of Things. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1920 book, The Passionate Epicure
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The Passionate Epicure
Marcel Rouff, 1920
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Anh Hung Tran, 2023

Taking place in the realm of French gastronomy in 1885, the story revolves around the connection between Eugenie, a respected cook, and Dodin, the gourmet she has faithfully served for the past two decades. As their affection for each other deepens, their professional partnership evolves into a romance, resulting in the creation of delectable dishes that garner admiration from even the most renowned chefs worldwide.


Tracker. Poster of the 2024 TV series and cover of the 2019 book, The Never Game
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The Never Game
Jeffery Deaver, 2019
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Ken Olin, 2024-

Colter Shaw journeys across the country in his vintage RV, offering assistance to both law enforcement and private individuals in solving crimes and locating missing persons. However, his entire perspective shifts when his most recent case brings about significant changes in his life.


Madame Web. Poster of the 2024 movie and cover of the 1980 comic book
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Madame Web
Denny O'Neil, 1980
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S.J. Clarkson, 2024

Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in New York City, begins exhibiting signs of clairvoyance. Compelled to confront revelations from her past, she finds herself tasked with safeguarding three young women from a mysterious adversary intent on causing them harm.


Handling the Undead. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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Handling the Undead
John Ajvide Lindqvist, 2005
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Thea Hvistendahl, 2023

The story revolves around three families, each grappling with a devastating loss. Mahler and his daughter Anna mourn the untimely death of his grandson, while Tora bids her final farewell to her wife. Additionally, a family of four must navigate life without a wife and mother, coping with the void left behind.


Lisa Frankenstein. Poster of the 2024 movie and cover of the 1818 book, Frankenstein
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Frankenstein
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, 1818
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Zelda Williams, 2024

A unique coming-of-rage love story unfolds as a teenager develops feelings for her crush, who, intriguingly, happens to be a corpse. Following a series of harrowing events that bring him back to life, the two set out on a quest to discover love, happiness, and locate a few missing body parts.


Catch Me A Killer. Poster of the 2022 TV series and cover of the 2001 book, Catch Me a Killer
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Catch Me a Killer
Micki Pistorius, 2001
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Tracey Larcombe, Brett Michael Innes, Rene van Rooyen, 2022

The true story of Micki Pistorius, known for being the first woman to hold the position of psychological profiler in the South African Police Service. The series is set in the ’90s when Micki took up her role as a psychological profilers for the SAPS. Her task was to uncover South Africa’s most prolific killers.


Float. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2022 book
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Float
Kate Marchant, 2022
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Sherren Lee, 2023

After facing rejection from her parents, a city girl impulsively chooses to spend her summer in a quaint beach town with her estranged aunt. However, her adventure takes a perilous turn when she almost drowns in the sea. Fortunately, the lifeguard from the neighboring house comes to her rescue, offering to teach her how to swim and setting the stage for a transformative summer experience.


That They May Face the Rising Sun. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2001 book
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That They May Face the Rising Sun
John McGahern, 2001
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Pat Collins, 2023

Having spent numerous years in the bustling city of London, Joe and Kate Ruttledge have now returned to the tranquil, countryside lakeside village where Joe spent his formative years.


Drift. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2013 book, A Marker to Measure Drift
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A Marker to Measure Drift
Alexander Maksik, 2013
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Anthony Chen, 2023

Jacqueline, who has fled from a war-torn country, finds solace on a Greek island where she meets a tour guide who is also searching for hope. The two develop a close bond as they support each other through difficult times.


Red Ink. Poster of the 2024 TV series and cover of the 2013 book
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Red Ink
Angela Makholwa, 2013
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Eugen Olsen, Zeno Petersen, Adze Ugah, 2024

Upon accepting the task of writing a book about a convicted serial killer, Lucy, a PR consultant, finds herself immersed in a realm of violence and concealed secrets. As she delves deeper, she unravels a criminal conspiracy that jeopardizes not only her life but also the safety of her family.


Delilah. Poster of the 2024 movie and cover of the 2021 book, Across the Middle
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Across the Middle
Daniel Ali, 2021
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Daniel Ali, 2024

Nicholas Alexander, a seasoned psychiatrist and adjunct professor at Montclair State University, experiences a seismic shift in his life after two decades of what appeared to be a content but stifled existence. Vanessa, his wife, unexpectedly leaves him for another man, unraveling a life cloaked in secrets and concealed emotions. Now, at forty-eight, Nicholas confronts the solitude of middle age until he encounters Delilah Hernandez, a twenty-four-year-old first-year graduate student at the college.

“I'm also a huge cinephile, and I have witnessed that to honor the book literally word-for-word never makes a good movie.”

ANDREW STANTON (Filmmaker)