The term 'BOOK AND MINISERIES' can be summarized by the crossword solution 'ROOTS'. ROOTS is a novel written by Alex Haley in 1976 and was later adapted into an 8-part miniseries in 1977. The novel and miniseries tell the story of Haley's family history, beginning with his ancestor Kunta Kinte, who was taken from Africa and sold into slavery in the United States. The novel and miniseries were both critically acclaimed and won numerous awards.