If you didn’t already read it: O’Brien’s Aubrey/Maturin Series. He greally goes deep into ships and sailing but the story is still compelling.

The race of horse versus bike!

Yes!

Spike Jonzes’s Adaptation shows Charlie Kaufman writing the screenplay for the movie in itself.

I totally loved this movie as a kid and was shocked to find out people think of it as crappy. I’m still considering if a rewatch is worth the risk!