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Some of us have been sipping pumpkin spice and watching cozy fall favorites for weeks now, but this week it’s official: fall is here. To celebrate the start of the season, we’ve curated charming autumn romances, cozy reads for crisp nights, and TV favorites to settle in with as the days get shorter.
If you’re looking for more hidden gems, check out Meredith’s 5 cozy fall picks you’re missing out on in her recent edition of Worth the Chat. Now, onto the picks!
Fall-ing in Love: 15 Charming Autumn Romances
The leaves are changing and love is in the air! Check out one of these classic autumn romances for your next movie night.
Love & Basketball
Childhood neighbors Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps) dream of becoming professional basketball players, but their ambitions become increasingly tangled with their feelings for each other. Gina Prince-Bythewood’s heartfelt film is still beloved today because it follows the cardinal rule of any successful romance: cast two leads with incredible chemistry!
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Cozy Fall Reads to Pair With a Pumpkin Spice Latte
Grab a blanket, light that fall-scented candle, and pour your favorite autumn drink. These cozy reads are made for crisp days and quiet nights in.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
by V. E. Schwab
What if you could live forever, but no one would ever remember you? That’s the curse haunting Addie LaRue after a desperate bargain grants her immortality. In this week’s Insider Pix, bestselling author Jodi Picoult picked The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue as the 5-star-worthy book she’d recommend to anyone!
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Check In: Omni Louisville Hotel | Louisville, KY
At Omni Louisville, each of the 612 inviting rooms embodies the city's past, present, and future with bourbon-splash carpet, mixed metals, and horse-farm artwork. Guests are invited to let drinks flow at the discreet speakeasy, Pin + Proof, designed to transport patrons to a bygone era of moody jazz and bowling lanes. Plus, the ideal location is a short walk from Downtown's Whiskey Row and only 15 minutes from Churchill Downs. See more.
15 Shows That Feel Like Fall
Autumn means back to school, the start of spooky season, and beautiful leafy landscapes. These shows capture the magic of fall through settings, wardrobe, and optimum cozy vibes.
My So-Called Life
Fifteen-year-old Angela Chase (Claire Danes) wrestles with changing friendships, family drama, parties, sex, and of course, her all-consuming crush on Jordan Catalano (Jared Leto). This coming-of-age cult classic captures 1990s teen angst better than any other show.
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Broadway's most iconic theaters, MoMA, Rockefeller Center, and Bryant Park all sit within walking distance of Hyatt Regency Times Square, right in the heart of Midtown. The 975 guestrooms are the highlight, being among the largest in the neighborhood, each with sweeping skyline views and remarkable quiet. CUE 48, the all-day eatery, offers everything from proper NY bagels and schmear to craft cocktails. See more.
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