Book Map: Terry's Crew

Yesterday I reviewed Terry's Crew.

Here are some books that reminded me of it - because of art, friendship, drama, all the feels, and race.

These are all graphic novels with the exception of Just Jerry, which is a memoir of the legendary Jerry Pickney. 

 

Fall TV for Teens: Part 2

It's time for new TV shows. Which shows will make it and which will bite the dust? Here are a few TV shows your teens might be talking about and some books to suggest for similar reads. 

For more TV show news, check out the list of plots from Entertainment Weekly

Kingmakers

Plot: After the death of his sister, her brother infiltrates the elite college's secret societies to uncover the truth about her death.

Why they will like it: Secret societies and college

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Brainy Bunch

Plot: Former military dad stays home to teach his kids, who are geniuses. 

Why they will like it: Sounds like the Big Bang Theory with kids/teens

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Johnny Knoxville Project
Plot: What inspired 12 year old Johnny to become a famous prankster
Why they will like it: Pranks from a 12 year old.
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Fall TV for Teens part 1

It's time for new TV shows. Which shows will make it and which will bite the dust? Here are a few TV shows your teens might be talking about and some books to suggest for similar reads. 

For more TV show news, check out the list of plots from Entertainment Weekly

SuperGirl:
Plot: Kara Zor-El, cousin to Superman, has been hiding her powers from humans - until now.
Why they will like it: Superheroes are hot right now.

Book Pairings

NBA Project (officially untitled):
What it's about: NBA rookie who doesn't speak English and his translator who doesn't know much about basketball.
Why they will like it: Sports, comedy, Bromance

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Scream Queens:
What it's about: A series of murders shocks a college campus.
Why they will like it: Based off the movies, set in college, terror

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Cheerleader Death Squad:
What it's about: Disgraced CIA agent becomes a teacher and trains students in an effort to regain respect in the agency
Why they will like it: Teenage Spies

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This week we're featuring Women's History Month These picture books are great inspirations for celebrating women and girls. Enjoy! 

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This week we're featuring Picture Books

The Reader: one of my favorite books from last year; it's the perfect kids book!

The Paper Bag Princess: and other books about strong girl characters who don't need to be rescued

The Polar Express: and other Christmas tales

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This week we're featuring Romance.

I love Regency Romance, even since reading Jane Austen. Julia Quinn is one of the masters, but these other books are awesome too!

Everyone knows I'm a huge Meg Cabot fan, check out these other epistolary novels. 

I'm also a fan of Sophie Kinsella, she always makes me laugh.

I also love small town romances!

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Going Too Far and books about older teens...

Wintergirls and books about serious topics

Princess Diaries (enough said)

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Game of Thrones - one of my favorite series of all time

Alex Rider - a fun action/thriller series

Eragon - dragons and fantasy

Here's where you can find the rest.

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I'm a huge Castle fan, so of course I read his fictional (turned real) book about Derrick Storm

State of the Onion takes places at the White House as does Flowerbed of State - the rest involve a large city of D.C, New York, or Philly.

Some Foodie cozy mysteries - Lucy Burdette is coming to Otis in September!