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Love is in the air! From a rivalry-fueled Western romance to the return of one of our fave fictional couples, there's lots to get all heart-eyed about in today’s Book Pix. And if, on the other hand, you hate everything about that, we've also got a marriage cracking under pressure and an action thriller. Balance is everything, right?

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Genevieve
Senior Books Content Manager @ Pix
Current 📖: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

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A food writer tries to survive pregnancy while her husband auditions for—and lands the role of—Worst Man Alive.

The Vibe: The Pinnacle of Hill Country

The Location: Austin, TX

Instaworthy Activities:
Set amidst 4,000 acres of rolling hills sits Austin’s premier destination, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. All 493 Hill Country-inspired rooms provide breathtaking views of rolling hills and scenic vistas that make up the Texas Hill Country. The stunning infinity pool and four (yes, you read that right) distinct 18-hole golf courses both make for perfect photo ops! In the afternoon, venture deeper into the hills to tour the wineries of the Texas Wine Trail or take a short drive into downtown Austin to experience the charm of the “Live Music Capital of the World.”

If you’ve missed John Krasinski’s take on Jack Ryan—Tom Clancy’s iconic CIA analyst—you’re in for a treat. Krasinski returns as Ryan in a brand-new movie that actually isn’t based on a Clancy novel. (So even if you’ve read every Jack Ryan book, this story brings a completely fresh chapter to the character’s world!) This time, Ryan reunites with fellow CIA operatives to unravel a dangerous conspiracy fueled by betrayal, hidden enemies, and a past he thought was long buried. Streaming tomorrow, May 20, on Prime Video.

💌 A new Red, White & Royal Blue novella is coming later this year!

❤️ Cheryl Strayed’s husband has passed away.

😧 Ryan Gosling was fired from The Lovely Bones for…gaining weight?!

The DTC beauty category is crowded. To break through, Jennifer Aniston’s brand LolaVie, worked with Roku Ads Manager to easily set up, test, and optimize CTV ad creatives. The campaign helped drive a big lift in sales and customer growth, helping LolaVie break through in the crowded beauty category.

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Heartburn by Nora Ephron! If you want to celebrate the icon’s birthday today, there’s no better way than cooking one of the recipes woven throughout this sharp, funny, and timeless novel.