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

Book Pairings:

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

Book Pairings:

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.
Book Pairings:

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

Book Pairings:

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

Book Pairings:

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

Book Pairings:

Monday Matinee: Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights:

Ok, So I heard everyone on Twitter talking about how much they loved this show. My husband and I started a while back and then stopped watching it. I can't remember why. But we were looking for something to binge watch and we started it again....And fell in love.

For several reasons. Here are mine:
1. Tami Taylor: Smart, full of advice, helped so many teens, confident, sweet, strong, a partner, and gorgeous.

2. Tim Riggins: he made terrible choices, had a big heart, and let's face it- was easy on the eyes
3. Football Games: pure fun
4. Coach Taylor: used football to shape players, helped one girl find her dreams on a football field, that ending!
5. So many great moments that made me smile or tear up!

BUT I did have a few problems with it:
1. The timeline - 33, 7, Lila, and Tyra were all seniors that first season. And then they weren't.
2. The plot holes - so many things happened that didn't have consequences or that came out of nowhere

At the end of the day, this is the moto:

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