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The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House
by Kate Andersen Brower
An intimate account of White House life from the perspectives of the service staffs of the Kennedys through the Obamas details their friendships, marriages, everyday activities and elaborate state dinners.
Where to watch: the Netflix hit "The Residence" is loosely based on this nonfiction book about life inside the White House from staff, as a jumping-off point to the show’s premise.
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Origins of The wheel of Time: the Legends and Mythologies That Inspired Robert Jordan
by Michael Livingston
This companion to the internationally best-selling series, written by the Secretary-General of the U.S. Commission on Military History, delves into the real-world history and mythology of the Wheel of Time, unearthing the real-life influences the author utilized in building his world.
Where to watch: Season 3 is available to stream on Prime Video as of March 13.
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| Ransom Canyon by Jodi ThomasJosh Duhamel and Minka Kelly star in Ransom Canyon, the series adaptation of Jodi Thomas' bestselling Western romance books set in Texas Hill Country.
Where to watch: Stream Ransom Canyon on Netflix. |
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| Miss Austen: A Novel of the Austen Sisters by Gill HornbyIn Miss Austen, Keeley Hawes stars as Cassandra Austen, elder sister of Jane Austen, who fights to maintain her sibling's literary legacy after her untimely death.
Where to watch: Miss Austen premieres on PBS Masterpiece on May 4th. |
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| Forever... by Judy BlumeRegina King directed and co-executive produced a new series adaptation of Judy Blume's classic coming-of-age novel Forever..., reimagined to chronicle the love story between two Black teen athletes in 2018 Los Angeles.
Where to watch: Forever premieres on Netflix on May 8th. |
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| Clown in a Cornfield by Adam CesareEli Craig (Tucker & Dale vs. Evil) helmed the film adaptation of Adam Cesare's Bram Stoker Award-winning young adult horror novel Clown in a Cornfield.
Where to watch: Clown in a Cornfield slashes into theaters on May 9th. |
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| All Systems Red by Martha WellsAlexander Skarsgård stars in and executive produced Murderbot, the TV adaptation of Hugo Award-winning author Martha Wells' bestselling science fiction series The Murderbot Diaries, which begins with All Systems Red and chronicles the misadventures of a free-thinking security cyborg.
Where to watch: Murderbot premieres May 16th on Apple TV+. |
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| The Prom Queen by R.L. StineThe 4th installment of the Fear Street film series adapts R.L. Stine's young adult slasher The Prom Queen, about prospective prom queen candidates who keep turning up dead.
Where to watch: Catch Fear Street: Prom Queen May 23rd on Netflix. |
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