Staff Picks: Summer Blockbuster (Movies&TV Based on Books)Like this list

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• Emma

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  "This movie version of Austen's classic is by far my favorite and I think if the lovely Jane could watch it herself she would agree. The stunning Anya Taylor-Joy and pastel color palette just did it for me." - Asia B.

• Stardust

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  "A star falls to earth and she's not very happy about it! This movie is full of humor, whimsy, and charm" - Andrea

• Good Omens

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  "Michael Sheen and David Tennant are a perfect duo! And it's a great adaptation of the book." - Erin H.

• Ponyo

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  "This adorable and inventive retelling of The Little Mermaid will enchant the whole family. Full of the beautiful art, sound, and imagination Hayao Miyazaki is known for." - Hannah M.

• Drive

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  "Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan are perfection in this cautionary tale about why you should never fall for the boy next door - it's always the quiet ones! (+ amazing car chases and a killer soundtrack!)" - Shannon L.

• Jaws

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  "-John Williams Score -Spielberg classic -The movie that started summer blockbusters -Bruce! (the shark) -Possibly a metaphor for the Vietnam war???" - Sarah N.

• Howl's Moving Castle

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  "This is an animated epic that has it all! It fills you with an organic, child-like wonder." - Raven P.

• To Kill a Mockingbird

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  "I always admired Atticus Finch and the stand he took against racism to make sure justice was served. It deals with the issue of racism." - Denielle M.

• Constantine. The Complete Series

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  "A rare gem of truly-good urban fantasy that made it to the small screen, and a killer comic adaptation to boot. Criminal that the run was so short, but Matt Ryan is the forever-Constantine of my heart." - Shannon L.

• Babar, the Movie

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  "Another childhood favorite! I read the books and watch the show on PBS." - Nate C.

• Sense & Sensibility

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  "It's another Jane Austen book that I couldn't read very well... but this film version is gorgeous and funny and heartbreaking! So well done!" - Amy A.

• Robin Hood

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  "This is the best Batman movie ever made, and I'm not joking. If you're bothered by the movie's anachronisms, you're missing the point: an absolutely scathing takedown of war in the Middle East that re-enacts the Occupy Wall Street…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Spider-man. Into the Spider-verse

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  "My favorite, FAVORITE Spider-man movie (who is also my favorite superhero). Visually stunning. Groundbreaking animation." - Atti B.

• Poldark

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  "This is a historical drama series that follows a British solider returning home from the Revolutionary War to rebuild his life (and himself) but finding things are MUCH different. This show offers so much if you love period pieces -…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hook

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  "A beautiful re-imagining of the Peter Pan tale. Who wouldn't love Robin Williams as Pan?!" - Raven P.

• The Silence of the Lambs

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  "Not only does it have an amazing cast, but it's a trailblazing feminist thriller, well ahead of its time. This is a must-see film!" - Sarah N.

• Just Mercy

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  "Love that they are based on true stories" - Denielle M.

• Elementary. The First Season

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  "It is such a brilliant take on Sherlock Holmes! And with Lucy Liu as Watson! It's so well-written and smart and all the actors playing the main characters are just fantastic!! This is one I go back to again and again and again" - Amy A.

• Maigret. The Complete Series

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  "Never in a million years would I have expected this to be anywhere near as good as it is. Rowan Atkinson is PHENOMENAL in this 100% serious, very French detective/crime story!" - Shannon L.

• And Then There Were None

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  "While I've never read the classic Agatha Christie novel, I DID read somewhere that this BBC miniseries was one of the best adaptations of it. This has a fantastic cast and it's a great binge watch for a rainy weekend." - Asia B.