During the course of the semester, it’s easy for us to forget all of the things we’d planned on doing after we finished studying. This guide has MOVE’s recommendations for what to catch up on before we head back to finish the semester.
####Books
**_All the Bright Places_ by Jennifer Niven**
If you’re looking for the kind of book that will stick with you for weeks, this is it. Niven writes about the love of two teenagers who meet standing on top of a building. Violet and Finch are emotional, ever-growing characters that are very easy to get attached to. The book is based on Niven’s personal experiences and will soon be made into a movie.
**_Between the World and Me_ by Ta-Nehisi Coates**
I originally read this for my English 1100 class, but was amazed by the way Coates brings race issues to light in this book formatted as a letter to his son. This book is an important read for all Americans; it highlights what it means to be black in this country.
**_The Wrath & the Dawn_ by Renée Ahdieh**
Inspired by the timeless tale of a storyteller who evades death by entrancing her captor, _The Wrath & the Dawn_ is a book with huge plot twists. Reading this book allowed me to step into the world that the caliphate 16-year-old Shahrzad is trying to protect. You’re in luck: there’s a second book, too.
####Movies
**_Stuck in Love_**
Leaving Netflix at the end of November, [this movie](https://www.netflix.com/title/70259675) is one you definitely need to see if you haven’t before. It’s a heartfelt movie that deals most powerfully with divorce and love mixed together for this year-in-the-life movie. It has 4.5 stars on Netflix, so it’s pretty great.
**_Star Trek Beyond_**
Reviving the Star Trek scene, this movie brings new faces to a fast-paced world. The movie received an 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and would make a perfect addition to an action movie binge. It just recently came out on DVD and to a Redbox near you, so check it out.
**_The Imitation Game_**
If you’re not about the sci-fi life, check out [this] (https://www.netflix.com/tWitle/70295172) historical drama about World War II. (Plus, it has _Sherlock’s_ Benedict Cumberbatch.) The movie is on Netflix so you can check it out there or rent it at a Redbox.
###Shows
**_Designated Survivor_**
Similar to _Madame Secretary_, this ABC political drama depicts the life of a cabinet member and his family when a terrorist attack on the capital launches him into the presidency. I’ve been watching this when I can between doing homework and studying, but I can’t wait to catch up on all the new episodes.
**_Stranger Things_**
[This](https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281) show about a small town in the 80s suspensfully deals with some big problems, such as parenthood and friendship. _Stranger Things_ is a mix of _Stand by Me_ and _E.T._ If you haven’t already watched it, this show is a must see.
**_Gilmore Girls_**
By now, everyone and their mother has probably recommended you watch _Gilmore Girls_. I personally have just starting watching it and [it](https://www.netflix.com/title/70155618) is what I’ll be binge watching over break. Not to mention, the revival episodes are coming out at the end of November. Long-time fans can rewatch the show to get in the mood for the new episodes, or new fans can catch up so they’re not behind when Netflix finally releases the revival.
####Songs
**_Flannel_ by The Cardboard Swords**
This song, released in 2015, is a mixture between pop punk and spoken word. The band is from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and just finished up their 2016 European tour. It focuses on friendships and lost love, which is perfect for the cold break.
**_Sucker for Pain_ by Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa and Imagine Dragons**
From the new movie Suicide Squad, this song is (almost) as popular as Heathens by 21 Pilots. This song is the perfect match for Flannel, using rap to complement the stylings of Imagine Dragons. The all-star featured artists on this song are an added bonus.
**_Can’t Sleep Without You_ by Brett Young**
This song was released in February of this year on Brett Young’s first EP since he left California for Nashville. The country song managed to make country and pop Billboard Top 100’s and is played pretty frequently on the radio. The music video and the premise behind it are so cute, showing Young waiting for his girlfriend to get home after a night out with her friends.
_Edited by Katherine White | kwhite@themaneater.com_