Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

by Judy Blume

"Margaret shares her secrets and her spirituality in this iconic Judy Blume novel, beloved by millions."   - Simon & Schuster

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret 

Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig and starring Abby Ryder Fortson, as Margaret, and Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates.  

Streaming on Amazon

Flamin' Hot

by Richard P. Montanez

The incredible true story of one man's rise from Janitor to top executive.  Richard Montañez, a Mexican immigrant, invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos for Frito-Lay.

Flamin' Hot

"Flamin’ Hot is the inspirational story of Richard Montañez, the Mexican immigrant who rose from being a janitor at Frito-Lay to inventing one of the snack giant’s most transformational products." - Slate

Streaming on Hulu

American Born Chinese

by Richard P. Montanez

"Alternates three interrelated stories about the problems of young Chinese Americans trying to participate in the popular culture. Presented in comic book format."  - Worldcat

American Born Chinese

"This is  the story of teenager Jin Wang (played by Ben Wang), a son of Taiwanese immigrants, and a typical high school kid. He's on a journey dealing with his own identity and is trying to figure out who he is."  - Wikipedia

Streaming on Disney

Heartstopper - Volume 1

by Alice Oseman

"Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. A sweet and charming coming-of-age story that explores friendship, love, and coming out."  - Amazon

Heartstopper - Volume 1

"Sometimes, you meet a person (or watch two people meet each other) and it feels like your heart just stops altogether. This is exactly what happens when Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) first takes the seat next to Nick Nelson (Kit Connor)." - Netflix Tudum

Streaming on Netflix

The Flatshare

by Beth O'Leary

"Tiffy and Leon share an apartment in London.  Tiffy and Leon have never met. Leon, a night shift worker, will take the apartment during the day, and Tiffy can have it nights and weekends. He'll only ever be there when she's at the office." - WordPress

The Flatshare

"After a brutal breakup, journalist Tiffany agrees to timeshare a bed with hospice nurse Leon; in theory, they'll never have to meet; but as the Post-its start to fly, things get complicated." - Paramount    

Streaming on Paramount

The Last Thing He Told Me

by Laura Dave

"The “page-turning, exhilarating” (PopSugar) and “heartfelt thriller” (Real Simple) about a woman who thinks she’s found the love of her life—until he disappears." - Amazon

The Last Thing He Told Me

"A woman forms an unexpected relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter while searching for the truth about why her husband has mysteriously disappeared. - Apple

Streaming on Apple TV

Queen Charlotte:              A Prequel

by Julia Quinn & Shonda Rhimes

"The marriage of Queen Charlotte and King George of England leads to an unexpected love story and a union that transforms society." - Amazon

Queen Charlotte:              A Bridgerton Story

"Young Queen Charlotte's marriage to England's King George creates a stunning love story that forever changes high society." - TV Guide

Streaming on Netflix

Saint X

by Alexis Schaitkin

"Saint X' is hypnotic. Schaitkin's characters...are so intelligent and distinctive it feels not just easy, but necessary, to follow them. I devoured [it] in a day." - Oyinkan Braithwaite, New York Times Book Review 

Saint X

"A young woman's mysterious death during an idyllic Caribbean vacation creates a traumatic ripple effect that eventually pulls her surviving sister into a dangerous pursuit of the truth.  - Hulu

Streaming on Hulu

The Lying Life of Adults

by Elena Ferrante

"In The Lying Life of Adults, [a coming-of-age story], readers will discover another gripping, highly addictive, and totally unforgettable Neapolitan story." - Elle

The Lying Life of Adults

"The six-episode Italian-language series directed by Edoardo De Angelis stars Giordana Marengo as Giovanna, whose turbulent transition from childhood to adolescence against the backdrop of 1990s Naples drives the plot." - Netflix

Streaming on Netflix

Wellmania

by Brigid Delaney

"Wellmania is an in-depth, entertaining and insightful exploration of one of the most fascinating trends in our culture. Her columns on the wellness industry for the Guardian have gone viral, with more than 100,000 page views in the UK, Australia and the US." - Amazon 

Wellmania

"Follows Liv who, when she has a major health crisis, is forced to rethink her 'live fast die young' attitude. ." - Netflix

Streaming on Netflix

American Prometheus: the triumph and tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer 

by Kai Bird

"A riveting account of one of history’s most essential and paradoxical figures.” - Christopher Nolan, Director 

Oppenheimer

"Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer is an IMAX®-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it." - Universal

Available in Theaters

Daisy Jones & the Six 

by Kai Bird

"The book centers on the meteoric rise of a rock band in the ‘70s and its lead singers, Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne, whose connection is as electric as the music they make together. It’s sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll, people!!" - Reese Witherspoon

Daisy Jones & the Six

"Following the rise of rock band Daisy Jones and The Six through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene on their quest for worldwide icon status. " - Amazon Prime

Streaming on Amazon Prime Video

Dear Edward

by Ann Napolitano

"Make sure you have tissues handy when you read [this] sure-footed tearjerker” (NPR) about a young boy who must learn to go on after surviving tragedy, from the author of the Oprah’s Book Club pick Hello Beautiful." - Penguin Random House

Dear Edward

"A 12-year-old boy becomes the lone survivor of a plane crash. As he and others affected by the tragedy try to make sense of what happened, unexpected friendships, romances and communities are formed. " - Apple TV Press

Streaming on Apple TV

A Man Called Ove

by Fredrik Backman

"Fredrik Backman’s beloved first novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others. “If there was an award for ‘Most Charming Book of the Year,’ this first novel by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands down” - Booklist, starred review

A Man Called Otto

"Enraged by the world and hardened by grief, a cranky retiree plots his own demise but is foiled when a lively young family bursts into his life." - Netflix

Streaming on Netflix

Women Talking

by Miriam Toews

"Scorching . . . a wry, freewheeling novel of ideas that touches on the nature of evil, questions of free will, collective responsibility, cultural determinism, and, above all, forgiveness." ―New York Times Book Review, Editors’ Choice 

Women Talking

"An ensemble of astonishing actresses invest their compelling dialogue-driven drama with a wealth of empathy and thought. A movie with so little plot, so constricted a setting relies on the talents of its cast. Sarah Polley's ensemble is nothing less than superb." - Amazon 

Streaming on Amazon Prime Video

Anxious People

by Fredrik Backman

"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and “writer of astonishing depth” (The Washington Times) comes a poignant comedy about a crime that never took place, a would-be bank robber who disappears into thin air, and eight extremely anxious strangers who find they have more in common than they ever imagined." - Goodreads 

Anxious People

"Anxious People is a hidden gem of a drama released by Netflix over the new year. The six-episode series, based on the best-selling book by Fredrik Backman, explores the relationship between eight people who are taken hostage in a Swedish apartment by a would-be bank robber. It’s presented as a comedy drama but really, like any good piece of fiction, it explores the human condition." - Billy Foley, Irish News

Streaming on Netflix

Wuthering Heights

by Emily Brontë 

"Wuthering Heights is a wild, passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherine's father." - Goodreads

Wuthering Heights

"Wuthering Heights is a movie directed by Bryan Ferriter in 2022 and based on the book of the same name by Emily Brontë, first published in 1847. The movie features Bryan Ferriter, Ryan Pfeiffer, Jet Jandreau, Mary Riitano, Nathan Mills, Bella DeLong, and others. " - IMDb

Streaming on Amazon Prime Video

The Geology of Bliss - One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World 

by Eric Weiner 

"Now a new series on Peacock with Rainn Wilson, THE GEOGRAPHY OF BLISS is part travel memoir, part humor, and part twisted self-help guide that takes the viewer across the globe to investigate not what happiness is, but WHERE it is." - Amazon

Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss

"Watch Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss, a new travel docuseries where Rainn seeks to find the most (& least) happiest places on Earth." - Peacock

Streaming on Peacock

The Witching Hour

by Anne Rice

"From the beloved author of the Vampire Chronicles, the first installation of her spellbinding Mayfair Chronicles--the inspiration for the hit television series! "Extraordinary . . . Anne Rice offers more than just a story; she creates myth."--The Washington Post Book World 

Mayfair Witches

"Midnight. There is a frantic knocking at the door. Outside a girl is terrified. Ben And Myra open the door to let her in, not knowing she has brought with her a malevolent being which will first infest their dreams, then their home. Lock the doors. Pray for light. It is now the Witching Hour. " - Amazon

Streaming on AMC