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• Shogun

  a Novel of Japan. --

  Clavell, James

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  The TV show based off this novel swept up multiple awards at the Golden Globes. Set in 17th-century Japan, it follows a shipwrecked Englishman as he navigates political conflicts and grapples with his own morals.

• Chronicles, Volume One

  Dylan, Bob, 1941-

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  If you are someone who likes do to their research before watching a movie, pick up this memoir by Bob Dylan before going to see "A Complete Unknown". Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Dylan's memoir explores key moments in his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• One Hundred Years of Solitude

  García Márquez, Gabriel, 1927-2014

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  It's hard to believe that the Netflix show of the same name is the first screen adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez's Nobel Prize winning novel. I can't be the only one who is excited to see the magical town of Macondo come to life!

• Conclave

  Harris, Robert, 1957-

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  The movie Conclave, based off of this book, has a stellar cast and earned itself a Golden Globe. Watch and read as some of the world's most powerful religious readers participate in the selection of a new pope.

• Dune

  Herbert, Frank

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  Consider this a sign to catch up on the book series "Dune" before the third installment of Denis Villeneuve's films come out in 2026.

• Matty Matheson

  a Cookbook

  Matheson, Matty,

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  If you can't get enough of "The Bear" and its mouth watering dishes, Matty Matheson's debut cookbook is for you! In addition to being a producer and culinary consultant on the show, Matty also stars as the lovable handyman Neil Fak.

• Dracula. --

  Stoker, Bram, 1847-1912

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  There have been countless versions of Dracula, but Robert Eggers' upcoming "Nosferatu" promises to be the most terrifying yet. Take a look at where it all began with Bram Stoker's "Dracula".

• The Nickel Boys

  a Novel

  Whitehead, Colson, 1969-

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  Winner of multiple awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, "The Nickel Boys" follows the lives of two boys sentenced to a reform school in Jim Crow era Florida. The film adaptation recently won Best Picture of 2024 from the National Society…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nightbitch

  a Novel

  Yoder, Rachel, 1978-

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  Amy Adams stars in "Nightbitch", as an overwhelmed mother who begins to undergo some strange transformations. Watch and read as the protagonist navigates a chilling yet humorous shift from maternal to canine instincts.

• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

  Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919

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  The book that started it all! Without Baum's original work, we would not have the spectacular "Wicked". The 2024 film is based off of a musical, which is based off of the book "Wicked", itself a reimagining of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz".…Read moreRead more of this annotation