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‘Dune: Deluxe Edition’ by Frank Herbert

In one of the most beloved sci-fi epics of the 20th century, Frank Herbert’s Dune feels like it was almost meant to take our breath away on the big screen. The first movie, starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac and more, was released in 2021 and the second, Dune: Part Two, is set to premiere later this year. 

The story follows Paul Atreides, the heir to the noble Atreides family who is tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. After his family is betrayed, Paul sets off on an unforgettable journey. 

‘Conversations With Friends: A Novel’ by Sally Rooney

Sally Rooney’s Conversations With Friends was adapted by Hulu not too long ago in a series starring Joe Alwyn and Jemima Kirke. The story follows Frances, an observant young woman who’s trying to make it as a writer while studying in Dublin. Her life changes, however, when she meets Melissa, a well-known photographer, and her charming husband Nick. 

‘The Outsiders’ by S. E. Hinton

S. E. Hinton’s The Outsiders is such a classic it’s even taught in schools. The story follows Ponyboy, one of the so-called “greasers,” a tight-knit group including his brothers, Darry and Sodapop, and his friends, Johnny and Two-Bit. One night, their rivalry with their enemies, the Socs, takes a turn for the worse. The novel was later adapted into the 1983 movie starring Rob Lowe, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Matt Dillon, Tom Cruise and many more. 

‘The Help: A Novel’ by Kathryn Stockett

Starring Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, Emma Stone and Jessica Chastain, the movie adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s The Help will have you feeling every emotion in the book. The original novel, of course, will have you doing the same. The story follows Aibileen, a black maid in 1962 Jackson, Mississippi, who’s starting to grow tired of obeying her white bosses. After talking to her friend Minny, and a white young woman named Skeeter, the three decide to write a tell-all book about what it’s like to work as a black maid in the South. 

‘A Wrinkle in Time’ by Madeleine L’Engle

If you’re looking for a young adult sci-fi book, look no further than Madeleine L’Engle’s unique book A Wrinkle in Time. The story follows three main characters, Meg Murry, Charles Wallace Murry, and Calvin O’Keefe, as they go on a journey together through space and time as they try to rescue the Murrys’ father and fight back against The Black Thing that is destroying into several worlds. The novel was later adapted into a movie starring Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling.

‘The Lord of the Rings’ by J. R. R. Tolkein

Although everyone has heard of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings fantasy saga, and even read or seen the movies, nothing quite compares to this illustrated version of the book. In this edition, worth just under $28 this Prime Day, there are thirty color illustrations, maps and sketches drawn by Tolkien himself as he composed this epic work. Talk about a major collector’s item! 

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ by E. L. James

Back in 2015, it seemed like all anyone could talk about was the movie adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey, starring Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. So, in case you were one of the few who didn’t see the movie when it came out, a special edition of the E. L. James bestseller is available right now for anyone to delve into the world themselves. The story follows Anastasia as she meets millionaire businessman Christian Grey, and they immediately feel a spark. Their relationship, however, quickly turns physical as Grey reveals his R-rated sexual desires. 

‘Fifty Shades Darker’ by E. L. James

Following their relationship in the first book, Anastasia and Christian break things off only to keep thinking about each other whenever they’re away. After rekindling their romance, however, their connection grows deeper and darker secrets finally come to light. 

‘Fifty Shades Freed’ by E. L. James

In Fifty Shades Freed, the third and final book of the franchise, Anastasia and Christian begin to mend their relationship to start a future together. “Ana must somehow learn to share Christian’s opulent lifestyle without sacrificing her own identity and Christian must overcome his compulsion to control as he wrestles with the demons of a tormented past,” the description reads.