Books, movies and shows that will keep you entertained over break
Spring break is a great time to catch up on shows, read something fun or simply relax on the couch. Here are some recommendations to check out if you enjoy
Historical fiction
Calling all history buffs (pun intended). If youre interested in the past and how small acts could have resulted in a very different future, these recommendations are for you.
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啦勳喧梭梗:泭Violeta
Author:泭Isabel Allende
As Violeta del Valle approaches her hundredth birthday, she recounts the story of her life to her grandson, Camilo, beginning at the start of the Spanish flu and ending amidst the modern pandemic.
More titles:泭The Good Wife of Bath泭by Karen Brooks,泭喊棗紳餃梗娶泭by Jabari Asim,泭Daughters of a Dead Empire泭by Carolyn Tara ONeil
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啦勳喧梭梗:泭The Great
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The Great泭recounts the (sometimes true) story of Catherine the Great as she rose from outsider to the longest-reigning female ruler in Russias history.
More titles:泭The Underground Railroad泭(Amazon Prime),泭Alias Grace泭(Netflix),泭Vikings泭(Hulu)
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啦勳喧梭梗:泭The King
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In the aftermath of his brothers death, a young Henry V encounters deceit, war and treachery as he ascends the throne to become the King of England during the 15th century.
More titles:泭The Physician泭(Amazon Prime),泭Midway泭(HBO),泭The Professor and the Madman泭(Netflix)
Suspense or thrillers泭
If your Netflix list consists of serial killer documentaries, thrillers or suspense, these recommendations are for you.泭
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啦勳喧梭梗:泭How High We Go in the Dark
Author:泭Sequoia Nagamatsu
An archeologist arrives at the Arctic Circle to continue the work of his recently deceased daughter only to find that the secrets held within the melting permafrost have been unleashed.泭
More titles:泭Cultish泭by Amanda Montell,泭The Family Chao泭by Lan Samantha Chang,泭Notes on an Execution泭by Danya Kukafka
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啦勳喧梭梗:泭Archive 81
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Based on the podcast泭Archive 81.泭This supernatural, sci-fi mystery follows Dan Turner, a video archivist, as he restores a collection of videotapes belonging to a college student who disappeared over a decade ago. As Dan digs deeper into the origins and content of the tapes, he finds himself in the crosshairs of a sinister cult.
More titles:泭Station Eleven泭(HBO Max),泭Homecoming泭(Amazon Prime),泭Dark泭(Netflix)
Movie
啦勳喧梭梗:泭The Devil All the Time
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A young man in rural Ohio must combat corruption and brutality in order to protect the ones he loves most. This modern crime film follows the stories of saints and sinners as their lives intertwine with devastating consequences.
More titles:泭The Invisible Man泭(Netflix),泭Doctor Sleep泭(Hulu),泭Kimi泭(HBO Max)
Science fiction
If youre a fan of rockets, robots or relativity, these recommendations are for you.
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啦勳喧梭梗:泭Mickey7
Author:泭Edward Ashton
Mickey7 is a disposable android on a human expedition to explore the ice world of Niflheim. After a mission gone wrong, Mickey7 finds his crew facing dire circumstances on the ice giant.泭
More titles:泭Dead Silence泭by S.A. Barnes,泭The Institute泭by Stephen King,泭Children of Time泭by Adrian Tchaikovsky
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啦勳喧梭梗:泭Raised by Wolves
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Two androids travel to a mysterious new world, tasked with building a future and raising human children in an attempt to escape religious persecution. As religious differences create mounting conflicts, the androids realize that attempting to temper human beliefs is a dangerous task.泭
More titles:泭Devs泭(Hulu),泭Altered Carbon泭(Netflix),泭The 100泭(Netflix)
Movie
啦勳喧梭梗:泭Annihilation
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Based on the book泭Annihilation泭by Jeff VanderMeer. Lena, a biologist and ex-soldier joins an expedition team to uncover the secrets of Area X that is expanding across the coastline. However, as her team moves deeper into the unknown, they discover much more than they bargained for.
More titles:泭Tenet泭(HBO Max),泭Arrival泭(Hulu),泭The Martian泭(Hulu)
Romance
Whether youre a helpless romantic or enjoy romantic comedies泭as a guilty pleasure, these recommendations are for you.泭
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啦勳喧梭梗:泭Party of Two
Author:泭Jasmine Guillory泭
Dating is the last thing on Olivias mind. Shes in the middle of moving and starting her own law firm when a chance meeting with a handsome stranger turns into a whirlwind affair that has everyone talking.
More titles:泭The Bromance Book Club泭by Lyssa Kay Adams,泭The Kiss Quotient泭by Helen Hoang,泭The Bright Side of Going Dark泭by Kelly Harms
Show
啦勳喧梭梗:泭High Fidelity
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Based on the novel泭High Fidelity泭by Nick Hornby.泭Robyn, a music connoisseur and record shop owner, attempts to navigate泭life after love by recounting her five biggest breakups. One night she bumps into her recent ex-fianc矇 (and his new partner) sending Robyn into what can only be described as a tailspin.
More titles:泭Love泭(Netflix),泭Pam & Tommy泭(Hulu),泭Virgin River泭(Netflix)
Movie
啦勳喧梭梗:泭The Big Sick
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This movie is based on the true story of Kumail, a Pakistani comedian, who meets a graduate student, Emily, at one of his stand-up shows. Their relationship quickly spirals as Kumail faces arranged marriage proposals and Emilys health leaves her in a coma.
More titles:泭勛圖厙 Time泭(Netflix),泭Crazy Rich Asians泭(HBO Max),泭Palm Springs泭(Hulu)
Fantasy
If youve been longing to cast a spell or escape to another world over break, these recommendations are for you.泭
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啦勳喧梭梗:泭Black Leopard, Red Wolf
Author:泭Marlon James
What might happen when a mercenary adapts his keen hunting skills to track down a missing child? Drawing from African history and mythology, Marlon James examines the cost of truth, power and ambition.
Additional titles:泭The Year of the Witching泭by Alexis Henderson,泭Song of the Forever Rains泭by E.J. Mellow
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TV show:泭The Witcher
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The Witcher泭follows the story of a monster hunter, Geralt, who struggles to find his place between the worlds of beasts and men. As destiny unfolds, Geralt is hurled into the unknown alongside a young sorceress and princess whose gifts rival his own.
More titles:泭Shadow and Bone泭(Netflix),泭The Wheel of Time泭(Amazon Prime),泭His Dark Materials泭(Hulu)
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啦勳喧梭梗:泭A Monster Calls
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Based on the book泭A Monster Calls泭by Patrick Ness. Connors mother has fallen gravely ill and his father is nowhere to be found. As Conor navigates the troubles of the world alone, he comes across an unlikely ally when a monster appears in his bedroom window one night.
More titles:泭Princess Mononoke泭(HBO Max),泭The Spiderwick Chronicle泭(Netflix)