Writers Guild Foundation Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race
Margot Lee ShetterlyHIDDEN FIGURES Screenplay by Allison Schroeder and Theodore Melfi, Based on the Book "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly #InternationalWomensDay https://t.co/l2zttZQCeN
Hardcover, 2018
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Coal Miner's Daughter
Loretta LynnWhat we're reading today: COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER... WGA and Academy Award nominated screenplay by Tom Rickman based on The Autobiography of Loretta Lynn: Coal Miner's Daughter by Loretta Lynn with George Vecsey. RIP Loretta Lynn https://t.co/P6gthpN5hf
Paperback, 2021
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Waterfront
Budd SchulbergYou can still be a contender, just sayin'. ON THE WATERFRONT Screen story and screenplay by Budd Schulberg Based on the nonfiction articles Crime on the Waterfront by Malcolm Johnson Donate today at https://t.co/HqLS3ID6w8! https://t.co/zf0jUqAtZ1
Hardcover, 1979
$20.00Member price:$20.00 + Free shipping0% off(Limited Discount Book)
The Devil Wears Prada
Lauren WeisbergerMake an appointment to read with us this week at https://t.co/3RZUdxCX3r. That’s all. 🌷 THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna; Based on the novel by Lauren Weisberger https://t.co/NRkdoNbHsF
Paperback, 2004
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Level 3: Notting Hill
Richard CurtisWell it's our love language! Here's some of what we're reading: •Crazy Rich Asians, Screenplay by Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim •La La Land, Written by Damien Chazelle •Love and Basketball, Written by Gina Prince-Bythewood •Notting Hill, Written by Richard Curtis
Paperback, 2008
$13.59Member price:$13.59 + Free shipping0% off(Limited Discount Book)
Midnight Cowboy
James Leo HerlihyWaldo Salt won Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium for MIDNIGHT COWBOY (adapted from the novel by James Leo Herlihy). Both writers/screenplays went on to win Best Original and Adapted Screenplay at the Academy Awards! (2/2) https://t.co/bSVB5ag3P9
Paperback, 2014
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On the Waterfront: The Play
Budd SchulbergYou can still be a contender, just sayin'. ON THE WATERFRONT Screen story and screenplay by Budd Schulberg Based on the nonfiction articles Crime on the Waterfront by Malcolm Johnson Donate today at https://t.co/HqLS3ID6w8! https://t.co/zf0jUqAtZ1
Paperback, 2001
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Election
Tom PerrottaYour vote matters! *PATRIOTIC MUSIC begins to rise* 🎶🇺🇸 ELECTION Screenplay by Alexander Payne & Jim Taylor Based on the novel by Tom Perrotta #vote https://t.co/9rfUhULv0w
Paperback, 1998
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Beyond Words: Whistle Talk
Celia BonaventuraWednesday Words of Wisdom from Seth Reiss, who recently joined us for Beyond Words. A signed copy of THE MENU is available to read in the WGF Library. Thanks Seth! #wgfwwow https://t.co/rKe4RIavC5
Paperback, 2022
$14.95Member price:$7.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Coronado: Stories
Dennis LehaneWednesday, 10/26, 4pm PST: You can still RSVP for Writers on Writing with Dennis Lehane. Learn how he approaches writing true crime stories plus how he developed his AppleTV+ limited series BLACK BIRD. RSVP for the Zoom panel now: https://t.co/C4R19HYCDv
Paperback, 2022
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book