Acclaimed British novelist E.M. Forster’s posthumously published novel caused controversy upon its release, which Forster seemed to have foreseen given his unwillingness to publish it during his lifetime. A story of homosexual love, both repressed and requited, Maurice reflects much of Forster’s own experiences falling for men during a time when any non-hetero sexuality was deemed not only aberrant but also illegal. While keeping much the same story as the novel, the 1987 Merchant Ivory film adaptation features a much more shocking vision than anything Forster dreamed: Hugh Grant with a mustache. Discuss this farcical facial as well as the story’s themes at this month’s edition of We Luv’s book/movie club. – James Scott