Lewis, JulietteOverview
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Most widely held works by
Juliette Lewis
What's eating Gilbert Grape
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30 editions published between 1993 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,632 libraries worldwide Gilbert lives in Endora, a place where nothing happens. Aside from a secret affair with a housewife, Gilbert spends his days stocking shelves at a grocery store, caring for his mentally handicapped brother, and holding together a large family headed by Mama, a former beauty queen whose weight tops 500 pounds. But just when Gilbert thinks nothing with ever change, a pretty stranger arrives on the scene, capturing Gilbert's heart and inspiring him to make a break.
Catch and release
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 1,206 libraries worldwide After the sudden death of her fiancé, Gray finds comfort in the company of his friends: lighthearted and comic Sam, hyper-responsible Dennis, and Dennis' old childhood buddy Fritz, an irresponsible playboy whom Gray had previously pegged as one of the least reliable people in the world. As secrets about her supposedly perfect fiancé emerge, Gray comes to see new sides of the man she thought she knew, and at the same time, finds herself drawn to the last man she ever expected to fall for.
Conviction
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4 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 1,186 libraries worldwide Betty Anne Waters is a young woman whose world is shattered when her beloved brother Kenny is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Steadfastly convinced of his innocence, Betty Anne embarks on an 18-year journey to set Kenny free, using state-of-the-art forensic technology. The unshakable bond between a brother and sister is at the heart of this real-life drama.
Starsky & Hutch
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4 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 1,099 libraries worldwide Set in the 1970s Bay City, two undercover police detective, Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson and Dave Starsky, always seem to get the toughest cases from their boss, Captain Dobey. They rely on their street informer Huggy Bear and race to the scene of the crimes in their souped-up 1974 Ford Torino hot rod. The two are on their first big case which involves a former college campus drug dealer who has gone on to become a white collar criminal dealing in a new "undetectable" form of cocaine.
Due date
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9 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,078 libraries worldwide "Expectant first-time father Peter Highman (Robert Downey, Jr.) looks forward to his new child's due date five days away. As Peter hurries to catch a flight home from Atlanta to be at his wife's side for the birth, his best intentions go completely awry when an encounter with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) forces Peter to hitch a ride with Ethan on a cross-country trip that will ultimately destroy several cars, many friendships and Peter's last nerve"--Container.
The switch
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4 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 1,052 libraries worldwide "Kassie, a smart, fun-loving single woman ..., despite her neurotic best friend Wally's ... objections, decides it's time to have a baby--even if it means doing it herself-- with a little help from a charming sperm donor ... But, unbeknownst to her, Kassie's plans go awry because of a last-minute switch that isn't discovered until seven years later-- when Wally gets acquainted with Kassie's cute--though slightly neurotic--son"--Container.
Whip it
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7 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 991 libraries worldwide Bliss Calendar is a small-town teenager with a big dream: to find her own path in the world. Tired of following in her family's footsteps of compliance and conformity, Bliss discovers a way to put her life on the fast track, literally. She lands a spot on a rough-and-tumble roller derby team and becomes 'Babe Ruthless', the hottest thing on eight wheels.
My Louisiana sky
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6 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 940 libraries worldwide Growing up in Saitter, Louisiana, in the 1950s, twelve-year-old Tiger Ann struggles with her feelings about her stern, but loving grandmother, her mentally slow parents, and her good friend and neighbor, Jesse.
Enough
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6 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 811 libraries worldwide Slim thought she was entering a life of domestic bliss when she married the man of her dreams. After the arrival of her daughter, Slim begins to see the hidden, abusive side of her husband. Terrified for her and her daughter's safety, Slim flees. But her husband's resources allow him to relentlessly pursue them. Finally Slim fights back, engaging her husband in a physical and psychological battle.
The other sister
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5 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 807 libraries worldwide Carla is mildly retarded. Although she has grown into a very capable young woman, her nervous mother still has a major meltdown when Carla announces she's in love for the first time! As Carla and her new boyfriend set out to experience all of life's great adventures, they're also out to prove that Carla has earned her independence.
Cape Fear
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4 editions published between 1992 and 2005 in English and held by 777 libraries worldwide Fourteen years after being imprisoned, psychopath Max Cady emerges with a single-minded mission: to seek revenge on his attorney Sam Bowden.
Cold Creek Manor
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5 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 699 libraries worldwide The Tilsons are a wealthy couple who have grown tired of the high stress of life in New York City and are looking to move. Upstate, they find a mansion in the village of Cold Creek which has fallen into disrepair after it was repossessed. Convinced the house has great possibilities, the Tilsons buy it, and with a little hard work they are soon living in their dream home. Before long the family begins to learn the disturbing truth about the history of the mansion.
Husbands and wives
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8 editions published between 1992 and 2003 in English and held by 648 libraries worldwide Woody Allen and Mia Farrow star as a long-married couple whose own relationship starts to crumble when their best friends, announce they're separating. They immediately pair-up with younger, sexier paramours and enjoy again the pleasures of fresh passion. But smoldering resentments and unexpected jealousies soon rise to the surface, erupting in savage humor and hilariously unpredictable reunions.
Natural born killers
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48 editions published between 1994 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 624 libraries worldwide Fugitive lovers Mickey and Mallory Knox kill lots of people, and become media superstars.
From dusk till dawn
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15 editions published between 1996 and 2011 in English and held by 599 libraries worldwide From dusk till dawn: The notorious Gekko Brothers, Seth and Richard, are on the run and headed for Mexico to meet with the mysterious "Carlos." Their simple bank robbery ended up killing multiple Texas Rangers. They hijack the mobile home of Minister Jacob Fuller and his family to ensure their safe passage. Their appointed destination is a neon-covered topless bar catering to bikers and truckers who've wandered off the beaten path. Everything seems fine until the bar's staff, band, and patrons turn out to be vampires!
Old school
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6 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 578 libraries worldwide Three middle-aged men disenchanted with their lives, try to relive their youth by moving into a house on a college campus and start hanging out with a group of misfit college students, losers, and retirees.
Strange days
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41 editions published between 1987 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 575 libraries worldwide A thriller set in the urban inferno of 1999 Los Angeles. Lenny Nero sells dreams and hustles nightmares available on small disks that are viewable via a compact headpiece that makes every sensation immediate. Nero replays scenes of happier days with Faith Justin, who has run off with sadistic Philo Gant. As he attempts to win Faith back, he hooks up with an old friend, Lornette "Mace" Mason, and the two of them are caught in a deadly fantasy of conspiracy, murder and betrayal.
Whip it
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 525 libraries worldwide Bliss Calendar is a small-town teenager with a big dream: to find her own path in the world. Tired of following in her family's footsteps of compliance and conformity, Bliss discovers a way to put her life on the fast track, literally. She lands a spot on a rough-and-tumble roller derby team and becomes 'Babe Ruthless', the hottest thing on eight wheels.
The way of the gun
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8 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and French and held by 404 libraries worldwide Convinced they'll score big money fast by kidnapping a young surrogate mother carrying the child of a wealthy Southwestern couple, two small-caliber crooks soon run into major problems.
Natural born killers
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4 editions published between 1994 and 2009 in English and held by 381 libraries worldwide "They didn't win a Nobel Prize, throw a record fastball, or travel another acceptable path to fame. What fugitive lovers Mickey and Mallory did was kill people. Lots of people. The media took care of the rest" -- Container. more
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