Like Common Novel,  Psych   is a celebration of pop-culture, complete with themed-episodes and obscure references. Honestly, it's no wonder it's one of my all-time favorite television shows. Almost every episode celebrates something that I love--there's even a Harry Potter themed-episode--so obviously it's time someone celebrated  Psych. And by someone I mean myself. 

For me, Psych is basically the comfort food of television series. It's the show I turn to when I want to watch something, but don't really want to invest myself in something new. It consistently delivers wit and charm, and that's basically all you can ask for from a favorite series.  Ever since my mom (yes. I know.) introduced me to this show, I've been obsessed. 

Psych follows Shawn Spencer (James Roday), a fake psychic detective, and his best friend (and business partner) Burton Guster (Dule Hill) as they  assist the Santa Barbara Police Department in bringing bad guys.  It sounds like a pretty basic set-up, and  it totally is, but  Roday  and Hill are amazing together. So amazing in  fact that I bet it's impossible for you to watch a handful of episodes and not just feel better about life. 

The show was always well received by critics and consistently popular while it aired on USA Network even if it never had a huge following or any real buzz. But, with entire themed-episodes revolving around cult-favorites like Clue and  Twin Peaks, there really is something  for everyone. Plus, almost every episode is jam-packed with guest stars and 80's references. And, lucky for you, all eight seasons are on Netflix.

Total, there are 121 episodes of Psych, which at about 45 minutes a piece calculates out to a little over 90 hours of televisions. That's almost four solid days of Psych television. I, of course, recommend you watch every episode, but for those inclined to skip some,  here's a completely biased binge-watching guide. 

Wearable Cosplay Wednesday is a weekly series where we show you have to piece together outfits inspired by your favorite characters with items already located in your closet. 

I'd describe Bianca Piper's look as 90's grunge mixed with modern hair and make-up sensibilities.  There's a lot of overalls happening in her look--I mean, she has both pant and short overalls. There's also a lot of flannel.  But, the good news is that you can easily look  exactly   like Bianca   if you're willing to wear overalls and tie a flannel shirt around your waist. I'm not. 

Treat Yo Self Tuesday is a weekly series where we show you how to make a food item inspired by some of our favorite franchises. 

Today, we eat pizza. It's an obvious choice since it appears and is mentioned in The Duff on at least three occasions. The more pressing question: what type of pizza? 

Generally, when I ask that question, the correct answer is Papa Johns (or Little Caesars) (or Pizza Hut) (or any of the fast food options). Why? Because I'm lazy. And making a good pizza is actually a lot of work. Now don't get me wrong--I put in a lot of work on many of my themed foods, but usually it's because that's the only way I can have the themed food. That's just not the case with pizza. I can get pizza by opening a new tab in my browser. 

So why is pizza so hard to make? Mostly, it's the crust. To make a good crust, you generally need to make it a day in advance so it can sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours. That alone isn't very convenient. But you also have to worry about cooking it at the right temperature. Most restaurants cook their pizza at over 500 degrees F, making their results incredibly hard to duplicate. In an ideal world, you'd have a wood fired stove and a pizza stone. But we don't live in an ideal world. And I don't even own a pizza stone.

 Plus, we're talking about a movie that revolves around high-school kids. They're not making homemade pizza dough--or at least, I wasn't when I was in high school. Which leads me to pizza DUFF. 

Must Watch (or Read) (or Play) Monday is a weekly series where we announce what franchise we'll be talking about for the coming week.

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, it would make sense if we picked the sappiest, most romantic (or even the sexiest) franchise we could think of. That's why, originally, I planned to talk about Becoming Jane, which is by far my favorite sappy movie because James McAvoy is beautiful and that's basically it. But it's not just​ Valentine's Day this weekend. It's also the Dallas Comic-Con Fan Days.

I'd explain what that is, but having never actually been myself, I'm not 100% sure. I guess it's like a mini-convention type thing, with just some celebrities and panels. Here's the upshot: Stephen and Robbie Amell will be there. And I'm totally getting a picture with Both. Of. Them. Together. At the same time. Which, in my totally unbiased and expert opinion, is a much better reason to celebrate than a holiday I've never really liked anyways. 

While I'm excited to meet the guy who plays Oliver Queen, I'm like over the top ecstatic to meet Robbie. Actually, he's the reason I'm going. The fact that the venue offers a picture with the Amell duo is just a happy accident.  So, basically,   I want to use this week to celebrate my upcoming photo-op with  Robbie Amell in the best way I know how--by celebrating The DUFF. 

Wearable Cosplay Wednesday is a weekly series where we guide you through a casual cosplay of one of your favorite characters. 

Harper Price has always been one of my favorite YA heroines. She's strong, smart, and type A, but she's also a total realist. I remember a part in the book where her mentor was like, "You may have to sacrifice yourself for someone else." Harper's response was basically, "Thanks, but no thanks." 

Plus, she's the protagonist and most recognizable character in Rebel Belle. So it was pretty clear to me my casual cosplay for this week would be Harper Price inspired. 

It's difficult to come up with a casual cosplay for a book character. It's not as if books come with a visual guide. So unless the book has been adapted into a movie or television show, you really have to piece together outfit clues from the book.  Since Harper Price has never been adapted for the screen, I had my work cut out for me. 

Treat Yo Self Tuesday is a weekly series where we show you how to prepare a nerdy treat based on our week's theme. 

Anyone who has read  Rebel Belle  knows that a big deal is made out of something called Hummingbird Cake. The cake plays an integral  part in two major plot points in the book, with Harper and her mother actually baking the cake during one scene.  So Hummingbird Cake--with maybe a side of sweet tea--is basically the perfect treat to eat while you kick back and enjoy ​ Rebel Belle. 

On Must Read Monday, we announce what franchise we're celebrating this week at Common Novel. 

One of my all-time favorite series, Rebel Belle is on the docket for this week. What with all her southern charm and roundhouse kicking, Rebel Belle's Harper Price is like the perfect combination of Emily Gilmore and Chuck Norris, with all their best qualities distilled down into type-A teen. I mean, I don't just love her--I sort of want to be her. 

And lucky for me, I'll get my chance later this week when I show you how to get your Harper Price casual cosplay on. But for now, check out  our earlier  Rebel Belle review to see why we think Harper deserves  all the love. 

Wearable Cosplay Wednesday is a weekly series where we walk you through a casual cosplay of your favorite character. 

​Once I decided I was taking on all things Rat Queens this week, I knew this was going to be my chance to casual cosplay Betty. Betty is a great choice for casual cosplay both because she's an awesome character and because her outfit is seemingly pretty easy to replicate.

With the exception of her hood and crop top, she's basically already wearing my everyday clothes. So, how hard could it be?