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Jess Rogers

Hi readers! I’m Jessica, or as I was known for most of high school, Vicki’s sister. I am also the proud aunt of her daughter, who I call Peanut. I’m a lifelong reader and credit a lot of that to my parents reading with me as a kid. Whether I am rereading Harry Potter for the thousandth time, rediscovering my love for YA fiction, or powering through a stack of non-fiction titles, I always have a book in my hands.

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There are sometimes when I think my Netflix subscription is just an expensive way for me to binge watch my favorite shows repeatedly. Honestly at this point I should have just bought The Office on DVD. I would have saved a ton of money by now. But we go back to our favorites for a reason. Because it is comforting to fall back into old patterns and revisit old themes. With that in mind, when looking for a new book to jump into, it can be helpful to look back to the things you already enjoy. Take a look at the list below to see what book matches up to your favorite show.

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If you love Supernatural … try Jackaby by William Ritter

If you are a fan of the (for lack of a better term) “supernatural” events on Supernatural, you will love the adventures of R.F. Jacakby and his new assistant, Abigail Rook. Abigail arrives in New England in 1892 in search of employment. She soon finds herself on the trail of a paranormal serial killer and trying to keep up with her eccentric new boss.

Jackaby is an odd duck, with a Sherlock Holmes quality and a wealth of knowledge. Abigail, playing the Watson role in their partnership, follows along gleefully as she dives head first into the investigative world. If you love your mysteries with a hint of comedy and an other-worldly twist, give this series a look.

If you loved Scandal … try The Fixer by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Missing Olivia Pope, her fabulous wardrobe, and her gladiators? Let this book try to fill that hole for you.  When Tess Kendrick relocates to D.C. with her estranged sister, she finds herself falling into a world ruled by politics and power. While her sister spends her days fixing problems for the Capitol elite, Tess is unwittingly cast in the role of fixer for their children.

While it was often described as a political drama, Scandal was always about Olivia Pope, one of the most beloved and complicated female protagonists to come around in a long time. Tess takes up the role of strong but flawed heroine with great skill, mixing the best of Pope and beloved teen sleuth (and my personal hero) Veronica Mars. Clever dialogue, political intrigue and an intriguing mystery make this a worthy follow up to a Scandal marathon.

If you love Pretty Little Liars … try They All Fall Down by Roxanne St. Claire

I admit, I was not a fan of Pretty Little Liars, (I’m sorry!) but judging from my Facebook feed the morning after the show aired, I was in the minority. Even without watching the show, it was hard to escape hearing about the show, so I have a basic handle on the premise of pretty girls facing down danger at every turn. Whatever side you landed on in that debate, you can still love this twisty teen psychological thriller.

They All Fall Down takes you into the social system at Vienna High School, which is ruled by the infamous list of the hottest girls in school. Kenzie Summerall never expected to find herself on the list, but when she is placed at number five, her popularity explodes overnight. Trying to deal with her new fame is complicated enough, but then girls on the list begin to die one by one. If you are missing the hunt for “A”, try your hands at solving the mystery of the list!

If you love Parks and Recreation … try Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick Offerman

I adore Parks and Recreation. There is never a day so bad that it cannot be solved by the misadventures of Leslie Knope and Pawnee, Indiana. And Ron Swanson is usually the character that makes me laugh the most. His deadpan commentary of modern times and technology are always hilarious and on point. Despite his own insistence that his coworkers are not his friends, but his “work proximity associates”, he gives solid advice and cares deeply for all of them.

Even more than Ron Swanson, I am a fan of Nick Offerman. Often touted as a “man’s man” Nick has a down to earth emotional sensitivity that makes you wish that you were friends. In Paddle Your Own Canoe Nick combines personal anecdotes (his story about falling for wife Megan Mullaly may make you tear up a bit), life lessons and Swanson-esque rants. Read it with a plate of bacon and a glass of Lagavulin. Ron would approve.

If you love Monk/Psych/White Collar … try The Heist by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg

The USA Network in the mid-2000s gave us some great television. Monk, Psych and White Collar all focused on detectives with fun sidekicks who solved crimes using their own quirky abilities. From Adrian Monk’s brilliant analytical skills and Shawn Spencer’s almost superhuman observational skills, to Neal Caffrey’s criminal skills, the trio gave us comedic mystery at its best.

The Heist, brought to you by Janet Evanovich and Monk writer Lee Goldberg, follows FBI Agent Kate O’Hare on the hunt for conman and art thief Nicholas Fox. Hoping to escape imprisonment, Fox makes a deal with the FBI, pairing him up with Kate to hunt down high level FBI targets. Combined with a ragtag band of specialists, and assisted by Kate’s army vet father, the pair is on the chase. If you are missing comedic crime solving with a dash of oddball characters, Kate and Fox are definitely the team for you.

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