58 Minutes by Walter Wagner [First Published in 1987] Die Hard 2 (1990)
The book and film have various differences specifically adding charters from Die Hard (1988). Lt. John Mclane NYPD (film) Captain Frank Malone NYPD (book) is at the airport on to meet with a family member to spend Christmas together when terrorists take over the airport holding the planes and passenger's hostage as a snowstorm is about to hit. The hero has to stop the terrorists before the planes run out of fuel.
A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar [First Published in 1998] A Beautiful Mind (2001)
Biography of Nobel Prize Winner winning Economist and Mathematician John Nash that struggled with schizophrenia.
A Million Ways To Die In The West by Seth MacFarlane [First Published in 2014] A Million Ways To Die In The West (2014)
Set in 1882 in the town of Old Stump, Arizona Albert Stark is a sheep herder that is not suited for life in the old west. He takes a safe but cowardly way out of a duel, loses his girlfriend, is depressed and wants to leave. When Anna a mysterious woman comes to town. They become friends and helps Albert with life and to win his Ex-girlfriend back only to fall in love with Anna. Not knowing that she is married to a dangerous outlaw. Now Albert has to decide to run away or fight for the women he loves.
A Taste of My Own Medicine: When The Doctor is a Patient by Ed Rosenbaum, MD [First Published in 1988] The Doctor (1991)
A rich successful self-centered doctor learns he has throat cancer and learns what medicine is like from the patient's perspective.
The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius, and Betrayal by Ben Mezrick [First Published in 2009] The
Social Network (2010)
In 2003 Mark Zuckerberg creates the site Facemash.com during a
bought of anger after the site is taken down. Mark is sought after by people
wanting to create social networks. However, Mark Zuckerberg creates his own
network with his friend Eduardo Saverin thefacebook.com. As it grows
in popularity Mark Zuckerberg becomes a billionaire while changing and
expanding the network into Facebook.com.
Airport by Arthur
Hailey [First Published in 1968] Airport (1970)
In a busy airport during an epic blizzard at The Lincoln Airport personal,
professional, and life and death issues affect and are dealt with airport
personal, pilots, flight attendants as well as the passengers.
All
Quiet On The Western Front by
Erich Maria Remarque [First
Published in 1929] All Quiet On The Western Front (1930/1979/2022)
Paul starts as an idealistic young man with dreams of glory and romantic
notations of war enlists with his classmates at the start of WWI. They are sent
to the western front and quickly become disillusioned with war as comrades die
and are confronted with the difficulties of going back to life outside of war.
American Hero by Larry Beinhart [First Published in 1993] Wag The Dog (1997)
At the start of a US presidential election cycle an election expert stages a war to get a US President reelected.
The book is mainly about a PI and an actress starting an investigation after a canceled project and some other oddities affect the actress's career. Which has them becoming targets of a group that is manipulating the public to get a US President reelected. The film drops the actress and PI and shows the efforts of the election expert, and a Hollywood producer, in staging and spinning of a small war where the US are once again the heroes of the world.
At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon [First Published in 1994] At
Home In Mitford (2019)
Writer and artist Cynthia
Coppersmith goes to Mitford to find inspiration and to do something with a
house she inherited. While nest door neighbor Reverend Tim
Kavanaugh has a large puppy that has decided to live with him taking in a
boy whose family is deployed. The two of them find friendship and romance in this
perfect small town.
Awakenings by Oliver Sacks [First Published in 1973] Awakenings (1990)
In 1969 Dr. Malcolm Sayer starts working at a Bronx hospital that has several patients that suffered from Encephalitis Lethargica and are stuck in a catatonic state. Dr Sayer starts to work with them and finds a drug that awakens the patients from their cationic state. However, it is discovered that the results are temporary leaving Dr. Sayer still seeking a cure.
Band of Brothers: E Company, 506 Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Nest by Stephen E. Ambrose [First Published in 1992] Band Of Brothers (2001)
The history of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division during WWII.
Black
Oxen by Gertrude Atherton [First
Published in 1923] Black Oxen (1923)
Writer and playboy Lee Clavering falls for the mysterious Madame Zatianny that
looks like the younger version of a 58-year-old Mary Ogden a famous
socialite from Europe. The two start a romance however it becomes strained when
it is revealed that Mary Ogden found a way to physically de-age herself and her
husband Prince Rohenhauer comes to find her.
Black Sunday by Thomas Harris [First Published in 1975] Black Sunday (1977)
Blimp Piolet Michael Lander is resentful against society and suicidal. Dhalia Iyad a member of Black September a Palestinian Terrorist Group is manipulating Michael to carry out an attack on Super Bowl Sunday as punishment against Israel and its allies. Working to stop them is Israeli Mossad Agent David Kabakov and FBI Agent Sam Corley who have learned of the plan.
The
Blind Side by
Michael Lewis [First Published in 2006] The Blind Side (2009) This is the story of
Michael Oher and the Touhy family that took him in as a foster child and his
journey to becoming a successful professional football player for the NFL. The teams he played for include The Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, and Carolina Panthers before retiring in 2017.
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe [First Published in 1987] The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)
Wallstreet executive Sherman Macoy is picking up his mistress Maria Ruskin from the airport when he takes a wrong turn into a poor area of the South Bronx. When he gets out of the car to clear some rubbish some black teens approach them. Maria panics and hits and injures at least one of the teens and runs away. Scared about what happened they keep quiet about what happened. Meanwhile a reporter Peter Fallow starts to investigate the hit and run a DA trying to get reelected sees an opportunity to win the minority vote rushes the investigation. Sherman is arrested and is facing maximum punishment while the DA is working with Maria along with becoming romantically involved with her. As Sherman fights to prove his innocents he gains a recording of Maria admitting the truth from the reporter. Using this he is released, and Peter writes a bestselling book on the events.
Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut [First Published in 1973] Breakfast of Champions (1999)
A used car dealer with a mental illness starts to believe that a science fiction writer’s works are the literal truth.
The
Bridge of San Luis Rey by
Thorton Wilder [First Published in 1927] The Bridge of San
Luis Rey (1929/1944/1958/2004)
On Friday July 20, 1714, an ancient rope bridge in Peru collapses
killing five people. When this happened a monk witnesses the event and sets out
to learn about the people that died. Over the next six years he travels the
country learning about the people and what lead them to be on that bridge on
that day and at that time.
Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney [First Published in 1984] Bright Lights, Big City (1988)
Jamie Conway 24 years old is an aspiring writer and fact checker for a high-end New York magazine. He is out every night partying, heavily drinking, using cocaine, and about to lose his job, and his
wife has left him. After Jamie makes a last attempt to win back his wife. He starts to examine his life, connects with the sister of his best friend and resolves to change his life.
Casino by Nicholas Pileggi [First Published in 1995] Casino (1995)
In 1973 Sam Ace Rothstein is sent by the Chicago Mafia to Las Vegas, Nevada to run the Tangiers Casino. Sam does a good job and increases profits. However, personal and professional problems start to occur due to greed, pride, envy, lust, anger, distrust, and poor decisions resulting in the mafia losing control of Vegas and the old casino's being torn down.
Cocktail by Heywood Gould [First Published in 1984] Cocktail (1988)
Brain Flannigan is a journeyman bartender and poet looking for success as he works for different employers. He reflects on his success, his life and clashes with friend and mentor has taught him.
Coma by Robin Cook [First Published in 1977] Coma (1978) (2012)
Different patients come in for routine surgery only to have serious complications and end up in a coma. The only related factor is the hospital where they have had surgery. When Doctor Susan Wheeler notices this and investigates putting her life in danger.
The Complete Tales of Uncle Remus by Joel Chandler Harris [First Published in 1880] Song of the South (1946)
A collection of African American Folk tales told by Uncle Remus. Uncle Remus is a free man living in the deep south that teaches lessons and fakelore to children.
Critical Care: A Novel by Richard Dooling [First Published 1992] Critical Care (1997)
Dr. Werner Ernest a resident on the ICU is caught between two sisters and the hospital system when a comatose man with a 10-million-dollar estate and great insurance comes into his care.
The Couch Trip by Ken Kolb [First Published in 1971] The Couch Trip (1988)
There are many differences between the novel and the film. In a cretic of psychologist, there profession a genus assumes the identity of a psychologist filling in for a Los Angeles psychologist that is burned out and taking a vacation. The replacement psychologist treats various patients in unconventional ways quickly becoming popular. The replacement psychologist knowing he is about to be found out plans his escape.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Six
Other Stories by F Scott Fitzgerald [First
Published in 1921] The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Benjamin Button was born as an old man and grows younger. He lives a full life
participating in events life milestones that are expected of men.
Dances With Wolves by Michael Blake [First Published in 1988] Dances With Wolves (1990)
Lieutenant John Dunbar is assigned to a western frontier outpost during the Civil War where he is forgotten by the US Army. John Dunbar meets and gets involved with a nearby Sioux Tribe, learning their ways and becoming more involved in their lives.
The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn [First Published in 2001] Limitless (2011) Limitless TV Series (2015)
A man of average luck and ability is offered an experimental drug that enhances a person's mental abilities to the highest level possible. The protagonist uses his new ability to improve his life in a variety of ways. The TV series is a sequel to the film but has the same basic plot with the hero working for the FBI.
Death Wish by Paul Benjamin [First Published in 1972] Death Wish (1974/2018)
Paul Kersey (each adaption changes his occupation) is living a comfortable middle-class life in New York City when his wife and daughter are attacked in a home invasion. His wife dies and his daughter is hospitalized. Angered by what happened and unable to find the attackers Paul becomes a vigilante hunting and killing street level criminals.
The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger [First Published in 2003] The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
Andrea Sachs has graduated from Brown University with a degree in English. She moves to New York with the dream of working for the New Yorker. However, her first job is as a junior assistant to Miranda Prestly the powerful Editor-in-Chief of a popular and influential fashion magazine. Andrea struggles with the job and the world of fashion but adapts to the position and has a set future until she decides that is not the life she wants and quits her job.
Disclosure by Michael Crichton [First Published in 1994] Disclosure (1994)
A happily married man is on the verge of great success and riches when his female boss makes a move on him. He rejects her. So, she accuses him of sexual harassment. Destroying his life as he attempts to fight back and clear his name.
The Egyptian by Mika Waltari [First Published in
1945] The Egyptian (1964)
Set during the 18th Dynasty in Egypt Orphan Sinuhe becomes a
physician that rises to the position of Royal Physician. As a member of
the court, he learns its secrets and is involved with politics and
intrigue.
Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis [First
Published in 1927] Elmer Gantry (1960)
An ambitious salesman law school and seminary dropout Elmer Gantry
involves himself with a lay preacher Sharon Falconer and her tent revivalism
road show. Together they become successful for events force him to face
tragedy, sins and mistakes from the past.
Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk [First Published in 1996] Fight Club (1999)
An unnamed man is depressed, feels unfulfilled with life and attends support groups to feel something. Meets soap salesman Tyler Durden. The two of them start having fist fights which make them feel alive. They start to recruit other men into the fight club where men feel alive and bond. With fight club only being the start Tyler creates Project Mayhem in which members of fight club perform vandalism and pranks against modern society. When things go too far the unnamed narrator tries to put an end to what they created.
First Blood by David Morrell [ First Published in 1972] Rambo: First Blood (1982)
John Rambo is a decorated Vietnam Veteran and a drifter having trouble being a civilian. He arrives in a small town (in the novel Madison, Kentucky in the film it is Hope, Washington). After trying to get some food at a diner Sherriff Will Teasle a decorated Korean War Veteran drives him out of town with a warning to move on. Rambo does not take the warning and is arrested for vagrancy and some other minor charges. In the jail Rambo experiences flashbacks and escapes into the woods with Sherriff Teasle in pursuit. Each man uses their skills and resources available to win this confrontation. However, things exoculate as more men and equipment become involved. Resulting in Rambo attacking the town and having a bloody showdown with Sherriff Teasle.
The Forbidden by Clive Barker [First Published in 1984] Candyman (1992)
The Forbidden is a short story from volume 5 an anthology series The Books of Blood. The Forbidden set in Liverpool, England about a university student that is researching a rundown estate that is involved in Urban Legends including Candy Man. Who she believes is responsible for murders and mutilations in the area. As she investigates, she encounters him and becomes a part of the legend. The film changes the location to Chicago, Illinois and adds American elements to the story.
Forrest Gump by Winston Groom [First Published in 1986] Forrest Gump (1994)
Forrest Gump a man with a low IQ recounts the story of his life as he interacts with major events and important people from history. While waiting to reunite with the great love of his life. .
Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Haden Herrera [First Published in 1983] Frida (2002)
The life of artist Frida Kahlo a woman that learned to paint after a major injury at 18, Married fellow artist Deigo Rivera, travelled the world and was involved with various people.
The Gangs of New York by Herbert Asbury [First Published in 1927] The Gangs of New York (2002)
The book that inspired the film is about the various gangs of New York, their criminal activity and their partnerships with the political machines that were running New York before WWI. The film mixes fact and fiction with a gang war that erupted at about the same time as New York City Draft Riots in 1863.
The Ghost by Robert Harris [First Published in 2007] Ghost Writer (2010)
A Ghost Writer is hired by Rhinehart Publishing to replace a ghost writer that died in an accident. The assignment is to complete the autobiography of former British Prime Minster Adam Lang. While rewriting the manuscript The Ghost finds links to the CIA, illegal acts that benefited the US more than the UK.
GiGi
and the Cat by
Collette [First Published in 1944] GiGi (1949/1958)
Set in Paris, France in the early 1900’s GiGi is a 15-year-old girl being
trained as a courtesan and her friendship with Gaston a wealthy family friend.
As she grows up the two of them fall in love with each other.
The Cat is a separate
short story about a husband that likes his cat more than his wife.Glory For Me by MacKinlay Kantor [First Published in 1945] The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
Three men of different social economic backgrounds are returning to their hometown of Boone City from WWII become friends as they face the challenges of returning to post war life and American society.
The Graduate by Charles Webb [First Published in 1963] The Graduate (1967)
Ben Braddock is a recent college graduate the is disillusioned about life uninterested in the future. When he meets the wife of his Fathers business partner Mrs. Robbinson. She takes an interest in Ben and seduces him/invites him to have a sexual relationship. When the Robbinson's daughter Elaine comes back to town Ben is forced to take her out on a date. Mrs. Robbinson is hurt and angered by this especially when Ben and Elaine fall in love and Ben fights to be with Elaine.
The
Hating Game by
Sally Thorne [First Published in 2016] The Hating Game (2021)
Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman work as assistants for co-CEOs for a
publishing house and they hate each other. Every day they try and outdo each
other in everything. When a promotion opens things grow more heated and their
feelings, they discover their feelings for each other are more complicated
than they thought.
Heroines of Mercy Street: The Real Nurses of the Civil War by Pamela D. Toler [First Published in 2016] Mercy Street (2016 -2017)
The Stories of the Doctors, Nurses, Patients, and others that worked at The Mansion House Hospital located in Union occupied Alexandria, Virginia during the Civil War.
He's Just Not That Into You by Greg Behrendt [First Published in 2004] He's Just Not That Into You (2009)
Inspired by content of the book; the movie revolves around several couples as they try to have relationships, find love, etc... with only one member of each pair really being invested or interested.
How To Make An American Quilt by Whitney Otto [First Published in 1991] How to Make an American Quilt (1995)
Graduate student Finn Dodd has been purposed to her boyfriend Sam, but she is unsure about marriage. So, she goes to spend time with some of her family in Grasse, California. While there she learns about the members of grandmothers quilting circle and their experiences with marriage love, and friendship.
The Howling by Gary Brandner [First Published in 1977] The Howling (1981); The Howling IV: The Original Nightmare (1988)
A married couple (each version gives the couple different names) go to a small mountain town in California called Drago to get away after the wife has psychological trauma. Once in town the husband starts an affair with a beautiful local woman the wife investigates Drago and discovers that the town is filled with werewolves. The husband having been bitten and turned joins the town while the wife fights for survival and escape as the town burns in a fire.
If Winter Comes by ASM Hutchinson [First Published in 1921] If Winter Comes (1923/1947)
Mark Sabre made poor choice with getting married. He tries to live well and keep his vows when WWI breaks out Mark gets injures and returns home. At this time a pregnant young woman Effie Bright seeks Mark’s help as everybody disowned her or turned her away. In helping her Mark ends up being punished by the town with rumors, divorce, loss of job, and a ruined reputation.
Immortality Inc. by Robert Sheckley [First Published in 1959] Freejack (1992)
Alex Furlong is abducted into the future before his death to be the new body for a wealthy buyer in the future. When things do not go as planned Alex becomes a Freejack a person from the past that has escaped and is running free rather than being taken over by a host. Ales has to deal with being a man out of time and a new reality.
Indecent Proposal by Jack Engelhard [First Published in 1988] Indecent Proposal (1993)
A happily married young couple are having finical difficulties. They put the last of their money on a hail marry gamble. They lose. When a stranger step in offering a million dollars for one night with the wife. Their choices have long lasting consequences.
The Influence by Ramsey Campbell [First Published in 1988] The Influence (2019)
Nurse Alicia returns home with her family to help her sister with their dying mother. While there she deals with traumas from the past and an angry vengeful witch
IT by Stephen King [First
Published in 1986] Stephen King’s IT (1990) Woh (1998) IT (2017) IT:
Chapter 2 (2019)
Depending on the version the decade it starts in vary taking place in Derry
Maine children are haunted by a monster that appears as a clown called
Pennywise. Seven of these children form a group called the Losers Club for
protection and to fight IT. After their first attempt fails, they meet again as
adults to end it once and for all.
Woh is an Indian TV series based in the novel.
Jackson Pollock: An American Saga by Gregory White Smith & Steven Naifeh [First Published in 1988] Pollock (2000)
The life the people and influences of artist Jackson Pollock until his death from a car accident.
Jaws 2 by Hank Searls [First Published in 1978] Jaws 2
Four years after first shark attacks the mate of Jaws has wandered into the oceans of Amity Island. As she hunts for food Sherriff Brody learns of and tries to warn the town only to be dismissed. At the same time the children of Amity (including the Brody's boys) are participating in an unofficial a sailing regatta that draws the attention of the shark. Resulting in a second faceoff between man and shark.
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton [First Published in 1990] Jurassic Park (1993)
Industrialists John Hammond gathers a group of specialists to tour Jurassic Park an island theme park where dinosaurs have been recreated using dinosaur DNA mixed with modern animal DNA. However, things go wrong when a tropical storm, sabotage/theft by an employee, and unexpected breading by the dinosaurs causes the park to collapse and fight for survival.
Kramer Vs. Kramer by Avery Corman [First Published in 1977] Kramer Vs. Kramer (1979)
NY Advertising executive Ted Kramer wife Joanna Kramer leaver her husband and child Billy and goes to California. Ted struggles to adjust to life as a single parent and the demands of his job. Ted and Billy bond as father and son and are doing well. Over a year later Joanna returns and wants custody of Billy. Leading to a contentious legal battle.
The Last Angry Man by Gerald Green [First Published in 1956] The Last Angry Man (1959)
Woodrow Trashed is a Television producer tasked with making a docuseries about ordinary people. He selects Dr. Samuel Abelman a decided GP that serves a poor area of Brooklyn, New York and dreams of owning his own single-family home.
The Landlord by Kristin Hunter [First Published in 1966] The
Landlord (1970)
Elgar
Enders is from a wealthy family. He plans to participate in the fad of buying a
rundown building and remaking it into an upscale luxury home. The building he
buys is located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York. First, he has to evict the people
living there, however once he gets involved with the tenets his plans
change.
The Last Legion by Valerio Massimo Manfredi [First Published in 2002] The Last Legion (2007)
Set during the fall of the western Roman Empire young Romulus Augustulus has been captured by the Goths and is going to be put to death when his loyal Druid saves him. The two head to the last legion and Britain. The Goths lead by Wulfilia give chase resulting in a final showdown.
The Legend of Bagger Vance: A Novel of Golf and The Game of Life by Steven Pressfield [First Published in 1995] The Legend of Bagger
Vance (2000)
Set in 1931 Georgia a recently opened country club is struggling to stay
open when the owner Adele Inverfordon plans an exhibition match between two of
the top pros of the day as well as a local hero Captain Junuh a man
that lost his way. When a magic caddy comes into his life changing the lives of
the people involved.
The
Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly [First Published in
2005] The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
A defense Lawyer that works out of a Lincoln Town Car is hired to defend
a rich playboy accused of assaulting a prostitute. While working on the case he
discovers evidence linked to an old case he worked on putting him and his
family in danger.
The Lonely Lady by Harold Robbind [First Published in 1976] The Lonely Lady (1983) Jerilee Randel starts as a young high school graduate with dreams of success in Hollywood as a screen writer. After gaining some success in rewriting her first husband's script their marriage falls apart. As she works towards having her own script produced, she gets involves in a series of affairs with both men and women.
The
Man Of The Forest by
Zane Gray [Firs Published in 1920] The Man Of The Forest
(1921/1923/1926/1933)
A Mountain man overhears the plan to kidnap the daughter of a
landowner in an attempt to gain control of the land. The mountain man
decides to save the girl.
The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon [First Published in 1959] The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
A former POW and Medal of Honor Winner Raymond Shaw is made into a sleeper assassin. Major Ben Marco his former CO and only friend seeks to learn who, why and how to save him.
The Martian by Andy Weir [First Published in 2012] The Martian (2015)
Astronaut Mark
Watney believed dead in a sandstorm is left stranded on Mars. Left behind
with only limited supplies in a harsh environment he must find a way to
survive and find a way to establish contact with Earth.
Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian [First Published in 1969] Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
Set during the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) Captain Jack Aubrey of the HMS Suprise a British Frigate is assigned to deal with a French Heavy Frigate called Acheron. Their first clash is of the coast of Brazil with the HMS Suprise doing little damage but escaping. After repairs are made Captain Aubrey pursues Acheron. The chase continues unsuccessfully until a surprise attack leads to the captures the ship.
Matchstick Men by Eric Garcia [First Published in 2002] Matchstick Men (2003)
Roy Weller and Frank Mercer are con men that usually preform short cons. When Roy's OCD and panic attacks start to really affect their work Frank directs Roy to a psychiatrist to seek out his ex-wife who was pregnant at the time of divorce. Roy meets his daughter Angela. Angela moves in with Ray which disrupts his life and but lessens his symptoms while Angela learns about her father's career. When the last job goes bad, and Angela kills a man Roy giver her all of his money to get away only to learns that he was the mark all along. After all of this Roy becomes a carpet salesman and is happy.
Monkey Shines by Michael Stewart [First Published in 1983] Monkey Shines (1988)
Athlete and law student Allan Mann survives getting is hit by a truck but is now a quadriplegic. Allan struggles with the loss of his body and disliking the nurses that have been provided. Allan is given a capuchin service monkey Ella. Unknown to him Ella is the subject of medical experiments to increase its intelligence. As Allan spends more time with Ella his frustration and rage build with Ella acting on his dark impulses. When Allan learns of what is happening a fight for survival occurs.
The
Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt
in History by
Robert M. Edsel and Bret Witter [First Published in 2009] The Monuments Men (2014)
A
unique regiment created by President Franklin D Roosevelt during WWII. Their mission
objective was to rescue and to protecting master works of art from the Nazis and the
war itself.
Mystic
River by Dennis Lehane [First
Published in 2001]. Three childhood friends that are connected and haunted by a
tragedy are connected when the daughter of one of the men is murdered. One of
the three men seeks the truth.
The Nanny Daries by Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus [First Published in 2002] The Nanny Daries (2007)
Annie Braddock is a college graduate and takes a job as a live-in nanny for a wealthy family. Annie becomes close to the child while dealing with unusual demands, finding love, and dealing with secrets of the family she works for.
News
of the World by
Paulette Jiles [first Published in 2016] News of the World
(2020)
Set Five years after the Civil War Captain Jefferson
Kyle Kidd a veteran of several wars; now travels from town to town with several
newspapers reading the news to people eager to hear news of the world. On his
way west he is paid to escort Johanna a girl that had been taken by the Kiowa
after they killed the rest of her family. He is to take to her remaining family
in Texas. Along the way they have to face many dangers.
Normal People by Sally
Rooney [First Published in 2018] Normal People (2020)
Connell and Marianne attend high school together and develop a romantic
relationship that they keep secret because they belong to different social and
economic status groups. After breaking up before college they end
up attending the same university. Where they stay involved in each other lives
and must decide what kind of future they want after university.
North Dallas Forty by Peter Gent [First Published in 1973] North Dallas Forty (1979)
Professional Wide Receiver Phill Elliot for the North Dallas Bulls is at the end of his career with being older and relying on pain killers is being benched more. Elliot has plans to finish his contract give up the hard partying days and retire on a horse ranch. However, management and the head coach want to end his contract early without paying. So, they use a friend of his to get him immoral situations while an investigator follows him.
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks [First Published in 1996] The Notebook (2004)
In 1940 a poor guy Noah and a rich girl Allie fall in love with each other and makes a youthful promise to marry and live in a special house in Seabrook Island, South Carolina. However, society, family, sickness and world events separate them. Yet Noah never falling out of love restores/customizes the Seabrook house to win her back.
Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp [First Published in 1979] Die Hard (1988)
An out-of-town cop Joe Leland (novel) John Mclain (Film) is meeting his family at a work Christmas Party on December 24th. When Hans Gruber and his men take over the tower where the party is being held. The hero is able to escape being caught although barefoot he is able to contact a local police sergeant while battling the terrorists until the final showdown with Gruber.
November Christmas and Other Short Stories by Greg Coppa [First Published in 2011] November Christmas (2010)
Set in a small town in Rhode Island, Vanessa Marks the youngest daughter of the Marks family is suffering from a serious illness and may not survive the year. Her parents with the help of a neighbor starts celebrating the holiday season early with Halloween, Thanksgiving and ending with Christmas. As word spreads of the family efforts the whole community joins in to create a Christmas she will never forget.
Nurse by Peggy Anderson [First Published in 1978] Nurse (1981) (1981-1982)
Recent widower Mary Benjamin returns to work as a nurse at Grant Memorial Hospital in New York.
The Palace Thief by Ethan Canin [First Published in 1994] The Emperor's Club (2002)
Set in the 1970's History teacher William Hundert is a dedicated educator that that gets a Sedgewick Bell a rebel and non-conformer. William Hundert tries to install morals, ethics, and discipline into the boy even giving extra help and privileges only to fail in that goal. This leads him to regretting putting so much time and energy on the boy while other students did not get the time or extra help became men that he could be proud of.
Paper Mask by John Collee [First Published in 1988] Paper Mask (1990)
Hospital orderly Matthew Harris discovers a young doctor has died so he assumes his identity and gains employment in a Casualty Dept. in another part of the country. He struggles with his new role until an experienced nurse helps him. It unravels when he makes a mistake and kills someone.
The Park is Mine by Stephen Peters [First Published in 1981] The Park is Mine (1985)
Before Veterans Day Mitch Garnett a Vietnam Veteran takes control of Central Park in New York City, New York with mines, guns and booby traps. He has done this to call attention to Veterans Issues. In his demonstration a hostage reporter taken along to document his side of the standoff.
The Phantom of the Open: Maurice Flintcroft, The Worlds Worst Golfer by Scott Murray and Simon Farnaby [First Published in 2010] The Phantom of the Open (2021)
Novice golfer Maurice Flintcroft does whatever it takes to enter the British Open which he achieves in 1976.
The Player by Michael Tolkin [First Published in 1988] The Player (1992)
Griffin Mill is a studio
executive that makes decisions about what scripts and pitches move forward to
development. When a coworker making moves to replace him Griffin starts
receiving death threats from a writer whose script that he rejected. Not
knowing who stalking and threatening him Griffin thinks he knows who it is and
kills him; Only for this person not to be the blackmailer. As Griffen makes
moves to save his career law enforcement gets closer to identifying him as the
murderer. The stalker reveals himself and has written a script about a studio
executive that is being stalked by a writer whose work he rejected and kills
the wrong man. Griffin Mill likes the script but wants a Hollywood end for
the studio executive.
The Poldark Saga by Winston Graham [First Published in 1975] Poldark (1975-1977), (2015-2019)
After fighting in the Revolutionary War, Captain Ross Poldark returns to Cornwall, England to reunite with his first love Elizabeth and to take over the family mining business. Upon returning home he finds Elizabeth married to his cousin, the mines closed, and his home is disrepair. Ross sets out to rebuild the family name, reopens the mines, takes in a young runaway girl, and battles a new rich lending and banking family the Warleggan's who seek wealth and position at the expense of everyone else.
Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow [First Published in 1987] Presumed Innocent (1990)
Rusty Sabich is Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Kindle County Illinois. When a coworker Carylon Polhemus is murdered, Rusty is assigned to the case. Only to be put into conflict of interest with a past affair between him and the victim, wanting to protect his job due to it being an election year. He ends up being accused of the crime and deal with a situation with many members of the court are trying to protect their own interests.
The
Private Life of Helen of Troy by
John Erskine [First Published in 1925] The Private Life of
Helen of Troy (1927) Helene ou La joie de Vivre (1968)
Helen of Troy runs away with Paris to Troy resulting in the famous war. When
Helen is recovered by her husband Menelaus the story shifts focus on her life
in Sparta and has moral discussions on the events and their aftermath.
Psycho by Robert Bloch [First Published in 1959] Psycho (1960/1998)
Norman Bates is a bachelor running his family's hotel and takes care of his abusive and dominating mother. When Mary Craine a secretary that stole $40,000.00 from her employer stops at the Bates Motel for the night. After having a meal with Norman, Mary goes to her room for a shower and is attacked and killed. Norman covers up the crime. After this Mary's sister, and a P. I. search for her and the money finding the trail ending at the hotel. Where it is discovered that Normans mother is dead and unknown to him has taken on her personality and identity to protect the reality he built upon her death.
The Pursuit of Happyness by Chris Gardner [First Published in 2006] The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
Based on the memoir by Chris Gardner. In San Francisco during the early 1980’s Chris Gardner invested heavily in bone density scanners however they did not pan out as well as he hoped putting a strain on his marriage. When he loses his car, house and wife he takes a chance on an internship with a stockbroker firm. He works hard and in time he changes his life and becomes successful.
Quality by Cid Ricketts Sumner [First Published in
1947] Pinky (1949)
Patricia
Pinky Johnson a light skinned black woman goes to nursing school in the North
where she passes for white. After graduating she goes home to the South and
takes a rich terminal woman Miss Em. After Miss Em dies, she leaves her fortune
to Pinky. Miss Em’s family contests the will in court.
Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and Other Realities of Adolescence by Rosalind Wiseman [First Published in 2002] Mean Girls (2004)
Inspired by the book by Rosalind Wiseman. New student Cady Heron has been home schooled most of her life so going to a public school is drawn to different friend groups and makes mistakes that causes hurt to friends and frenemies.
Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow [First Published in 1975] Ragtime (1981)
A wealthy east coast family interacts with various historical figures and important historical events between 1902 -1912.
Random Hearts by Warren Adler [First Published in 1984] Random Hearts (1999)
When a passenger plane to Maimi crashes killing everybody aboard. Two grieving spouses two of the passengers are surprised that they were on flight together and suspect that their partners were having a long-term affair. Both widows investigate and grow close as they learn about what happened.
The Rebel Outlaw: Josie Wales by Forrest Carter [First Published in 1973] The Outlaw Josie Wales (1976)
Missouri farmer Josie Wales family was killed by Union Soldiers during the Civil War, so he joins a a Confederate Guerrilla Unit. After the war ends Josie Wales and his unit are called to surrender and take an oath to the United States Government. Josie declines and stays an outlaw while his comrades are executed. Having nothing left he heads west to start a new life. On the way he picks up other people looking for a new start. They go to a homestead in Texas. While bounty hunters and Josies enemy's follow after him.
Restoration by Rose Tremain [First Published in 1989] Restoration (1995)
Robert Merivel a young physician saves the life of King Charles II’s dog earning him a place in the king’s court. Wanting to not lose his new position in the court he becomes the king's fool. Only to lose the favor of the king; leading him to reconnect to an old friend and a true love of medicine and a purpose in life.
The Ruins by Scott Smith [First Published in 2006] The Ruins (2008)
Two couples join some fellow tourists go to some Mayan ruins the brother is doing archeological work at. Upon arrival the a nearby village confronts the group with weapons. When one of the tourists comes into contact with the ruins, he is killed the group retreats into the ruins where they find supplies and belongings of other visitors and a dangerous evil thing.
The Running Man by Stephen King writing as Richard Bachman [First
Published in 1982] The Running Man (1987)
Set in the future Ben Richards becomes a member of a popular death game show
called the Running Man. The objective is to run and stay alive while on the run
from people that are hunting him to the death. If he can survive to the end, he
will have the good life. However, the game is rigged against the running man.
Serpico by Peter Mass [First Published in 1973] Serpico (1973)
Frank Serpico was a man who couldn't be silenced -- or bought -- and he refused to go along with the system. For this unwavering commitment to justice, Serpico nearly paid with his life.
Seven Days in Utopia: Golf’s Sacred Journey by Davis Lamar Cook [First Published in 2006] Seven Days In Utopia (2011)
Stressed out young pro
golfer Luke Chisholm gets stranded in Utopia, Texas. Where he meets rancher
Johnny Crawford that advises and mentors Luke Chisholm about the sport of golf
and life outside of the game.
Sex and The City by Candace Bushnell [First Published in 1996] Sex
and the City (1998-2004)
Four close female friends in their
30's living in New York City gather and talk about their professional,
personal, sex lives as they navigate womanhood in the 90's.
The Short Timers by Gustav Hasford [First Published in 1979] Full Metal Jacket (1987)
James T. Davis aka Joker joins the US Marine Core and goes through Marine basic training at Paris Island South Carolina. After training the story continues with Private Joker (Davis) becomes a military journalist and sees various action in Vietnam.
The Sicilian by Mario Puzo [First Published in 1984] The Sicilian (1987)
Robin Hood like figure Salvatore Giuliano fights the government, the church, the mafia, and landed gentry for the people of Sicily and its independence.
Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick [First Published in 2008] Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
After a brief stay at a mental Pat Solitano has been released and has moved back in with his parents. His main goal is to win back his ex-wife. Not making much progress Pat makes a deal with Tiffany a young widow who will help him get his wife back if he will to be her partner in a ballroom dance competition.
Simple Simon by Ryne Douglas Pearson [First Published in 1996] Mercury Rising (1998)
An outcast FBI agent who protects an autistic savant boy; from shadowy elements in the NSA who is the target for assassins after he cracks a top-secret government code.
Slaves of New York by Tama Janowitz [First Published in 1986] Slaves of New York (1989)
Stories about artists, and models; relationships and the difficulty of finding a place to live in New York City along with the art scene of the 1980's.
So
Big by
Edna Ferber [First
Published in 1924] So Big! (1932) So Big (1953)
After her father dies Selina becomes a schoolteacher, marries a farmer and
gives birth to a son Dirk “So Big” De Jong. Determined that her son will have a
better life she focuses on his education and getting him to college where he
becomes an architect. When he pursues fast money and a decadent lifestyle it
puts the two of them at odds.
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold by
John le Carre [First Published in 1963] The Spy Who Came In
From The Cold (1965)
British Intelligence Agent Alec Leamas is sent assigned to be a double agent in
East Germany and sell disinformation. In performing his mission, he
discovers how little value he is to both sides and has to learn to deal with
this knowledge personally and professionally.
Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein [First Published in 1959] Starship Troopers (1997)
Set in the 23rd Century wealthy Johnny Rico joins the military goes through boot-camp to be a Mobil Infantryman. After completing training Rico works his way up the ranks from enlisted to officer as he fights various battles during the Earth Arachnid War.
The Stepford Wives by Ira Levine [First Published in 1972] The Stepford Wives (1975)
The Erbhart family moves from New York to Stepford Connecticut, where things are odd. Once there the wife and her best friend investigate the town uncovering a deadly conspiracy.
The Sweet Ride by William Murray [First Published in 1968] The
Sweet Ride (1968)
An
older tennis Pro, a surfer, and a musician have a bohemian lifestyle in a house
in Malibu, California. When they become involved with a mysterious woman
their lives become complained with by a biker gang, and a wealthy film producer.
Thor by Wayne Smith [First Published in 1992] Bad Moon (1996)
This is manly told from the dog's perspective a German Sheperd named Thor. While on a photo assignment Ted Harrison and his girlfriend Marjorie are attacked by a werewolf. Ted is the only survivor. After recovering Ted decides to spend some time with his sister Janet and her family. Thor knows something is wrong with Ted and protects his family.
The Three Worlds of Johnny Handsom by John Godey [First Published in 1972] Johnny Handsom (1989)
John Sedley is a career criminal with a has a disfigured face called Johnny Handsom. On his latest job he is betrayed and sent to prison. In Prison a doctor takes the opportunity to perform an experimental surgery which gives John a new face and a new chance at life. Freed from prison joins society gets an honest job, starts seeing a woman and can have a life free from his past. However, his desire for revenge, his past, and a face that nobody could recognize will destroy his bright new future.
True Grit by Charles Portis [First Published in 1968] True Grit (1969) (2010)
Frank Ross is murdered by a hired hand Tom Chaney who joins an
outlaw gang that has a hideout in Indian Territory. Frank’s daughter14-year-old Mattie
Ross wants justice for her father and for Tom to be caught and punished for his
crimes. To do this she hires Deputy US Marshall J Rooster Cogburn to track and capture
the outlaw. Mattie and Rooster start on the trail and are later joined by Texas
Ranger LaBoeuf who is hunting for Tom Chaney for the murder of a Texas State
Senator. The three have disagreements and face various dangers on their quest. (The 2010 adaption stays closer to the book plot than the 1969 version).
Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital, by Eric Mamheimer MD [First Published in 2012] New Amsterdam (2018-2022)
Inspired by the memoir, by Eric Mamheimer MD the former Medical Director of Bellevue being diagnosed with cancer and a variety of patients that were treated at the historic hospital. In the series New medical Director Max Goodwin MD is the new medical director of New Amsterdam America’s Oldest Public Hospital, and he aims to remove or circumvent bureaucracy to provide the best care possible while dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
Valentine by Tom Savage [First Published in 1996] Valentine (2001)
In 1988 A socially awkward innocent boy is accused and is punished by a group of girls. Years later the girls are adults start to receive strange Valentine Day cards. While the girls are stalked and killed one by one by a killer in a Cupid Mask. The girls try to figure out who and why.
Vigil in the Night by A.J. Cronin [First published in 1939] Vigil in the Night (1940)
Nurse Anne takes the blame for her younger sister and Student Nurse Lucy kills a young patient thru an act of neglect. After losing her position Anne takes a position at a rundown and understaffed hospital. At the hospital she works to improve healthcare and employment conditions.
The Warriors by Sol Yurick [First Published in 1965] The Warriors (1979)
A meeting of New York City gangs is being held with representatives of each gang are to gather at a park where the biggest and most important gang leader is going to speak. When the leader is murdered the police come in and the gang's scatter to make their way home. One of the gangs is The Warriors which have a long distance to travel to get to their turf. They face many challenges and dangers and lose members on the way home. This is their story.
What To Expect When You Are Expecting by Heidi Murkoff & Sharon Mazel [First Published in 1969] What To Expect When You Are Expecting (2012)
Based/inspired by the book the film follows several couples going through the process having a child and how pregnancy will be different for women everybody. From conception to birth.
Where the Crawdads Sing by
Delia Owens [First Published in 2018] Where The Crawdads Sing
(2022)
Set in North Carolina marsh Catherine Kay Clark is abandoned by her family at a
young age. However, she is able to survive off the land and by selling mussels
to a local store becoming known as the Marsh Girl. As she grows, she learns to
read and write with the help of her first love Tate Walker. After he
leaves for college, she enters into another romance with a popular local boy
Chase Andrews. When he is found dead Kay is charged with the crime and put o
trail. Being found not guilty she reunites with Tate.
Who Wants a Green Bottle? and Other Uneasy Tales by Tod Robbins [First Published in 1926] Freaks (1932)
Bason on the Short Story
Spurs by Tod Robbins. An attractive acrobat marries a rich dwarf owner of a circus and sideshow. When it is revealed that she plans to kill her husband, with the help of the strong man a fellow circus worker. The members of the sideshow decide to take justice/revenge into their own hands.
Yes Man by Danny Wallace [First Published in 2005] Yes Man (2008)
Based on the Memoir of Danny Wallace a man that said yes to any and all opportunities. Banker Carl Allen has gotten through a bitter divorce, lives his life going to work and watching rented videos after work. Until he goes to a self-improvement seminar; at the seminar the guru makes Carl say yes to everything that comes.
