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And the Oscar Goes To...

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Discover the books behind the latest blockbuster movies

By The Blinkist Curators

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Society & Culture

Every film begins with a story, and a great story often takes the form of a captivating book. As the 96th Academy Awards approaches, we invite you to grab your popcorn and dive into the original tales behind the latest award-winning and award-nominee movies, from epic science fiction and fantasy to gripping dramas. Explore how complex narratives are transformed for the big screen, appreciate the depth of original storytelling, and compare your favourite scenes with their literary origins.

And the Oscar Goes To...

Discover the books behind the latest blockbuster movies

Poor Things

American Prometheus

American Prometheus

Kai Bird & Martin J Sherwin

The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer

Dune

An Epic Science Fiction Novel on the Politics of Humanity

Strangers

Uncover a Haunting World Amid Tokyo’s Mysterious Shadows

Little Women

Louisa M. Alcott

A Coming-of-Age Novel about True Love and Finding One's Place in Life

Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can

Frank Abagnale and Stan Redding

The True Story of a Real Fake

American Psycho

American Psycho

Bret Easton Ellis

A Violent Satire on Modern Capitalism and Corporate Greed

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins

A Post-Apocalyptic Dystopia Where Violence Is a Tool to Control

Where the Crawdads Sing

Where the Crawdads Sing

A Coming-Of-Age Murder Mystery About Love, Nature & Abandonment

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