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This week’s lineup is all about connection in every form — meaningful friendships, inspiring conversations, and getting a little closer to the world around you. Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful new read, planning a summer reset, or queuing up your next podcast obsession, we’ve got plenty to explore.
Friendship Is Self-Care
Friendships can get messier than a Hamptons share house (IYKYK). This summer we’re doubling down on the people who actually show up. Whether you’re looking to make new friends or deepen old ones, these standout reads are packed with smart advice, real talk, and inspiration for building the kinds of connections that last.
We Should Get Together
by Kat Vellos
Part friendship manual, part social life glow-up, this book is packed with 300+ conversation starters, practical tips, and 55 ideas for bringing people together. Perfect for anyone craving deeper connections or wondering how to make new friends in adulthood.
Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close
by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman
The hosts of Call Your Girlfriend explore what it really takes to sustain adult friendships through career changes, conflict, distance, and life’s chaos. Equal parts heartfelt memoir and thoughtful exploration, it’s a refreshing reminder that great friendships deserve real commitment.
The Other Significant Other
by Rhaina Cohen
Blending reporting with fascinating social science research, Cohen challenges the idea that romantic relationships should sit at the center of our lives. Instead, she makes a compelling case for treating friendship as one of our most meaningful and life-shaping connections. Trevor Noah says it even became his “new Bible.”
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Trailer of the Day
Humans
Hank Green wants you to know how bizarre and special we are. Every week, he has a conversation with “one of eight billion weirdos” living on planet Earth to reconcile with what it means to be alive as human beings together.
Plan a Summer Reset
Together with Inside Hotels
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
The Vibe: Spanish splendor
The Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Inspired by the sun-drenched hills of Andalusia, Spain, Omni Scottsdale Resorts & Spa at Montelucia has a Spanish charm around every corner. Sitting at the base of Camelback Mountain and only 12 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale, guests can experience both natural beauties and urban attractions in one day. Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia invites guests to hike or bike ride through the Sonoran Desert, play a round of quintessential desert golf, or watch a live Flamenco performance on the resort grounds. Unwind at one of the three pools, the award-winning spa, or at the critically acclaimed restaurant Prado.
Podcasts That Make You Want to Explore Nature
Whether you’re planning your next national park adventure or simply craving a dose of the outdoors from your headphones, these nature-inspired podcasts bring the wild a little closer.
On the Radar
Together with Focus Features
Pressure
Only in theaters this Friday
In the 72 hours before D-Day, the Allied fleet was loaded onto ships and the date was set—and then the weather started to turn. Pressure chronicles the tense moments leading up to one of history's most consequential decisions. Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott lead this untold true story alongside Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, and Damian Lewis. Only in theaters this Friday.