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In the summer, you want to maximize your time outside without abandoning your watchlist (or TBR) entirely, so today we’re keeping things short, sweet, and seriously bingeable: books you can devour in a day, limited series built for a weekend, and movies under 90 minutes.
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The Best Movies Under 90 Minutes on Netflix
With movie runtimes creeping closer to the three-hour mark, there’s something refreshing about a film that knows how to keep it tight. These Netflix picks pack plenty into 90 minutes or less.
After Everything
Streaming on Netflix
Missing Jeremy Allen White on your screen in our post-The Bear world? His tearjerking rom-dram feels like a less tragic, more grown-up The Fault in Our Stars. It also stars Maika Monroe, Gina Gershon, Marisa Tomei, and Joe Keery!
Hotel Spotlight
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Check In: Snowpine Lodge | Alta, UT
Stretch out in the sunshine and re-energize at Snowpine Lodge, perched high in the Wasatch Mountains. At this peaceful alpine escape, rustic charm meets refined comfort with rooms that blend warm wood accents, modern amenities, and jaw-dropping canyon views. Hike wildflower-covered trails, take a scenic chairlift ride, or simply relax with a book in the cozy library. After playing hard and enjoying the great outdoors, unwind at Stillwell Spa. See more.
Incredible Limited Series You Can Start and Finish in One Weekend
Nothing kills a great cliffhanger like finding out you’ll have to wait two years for the payoff. These binge-worthy limited series spare you the agony.
Spider-Noir
Streaming on Prime Video
Nicolas Cage made his television debut earlier this summer, and what better way to make an entrance than playing (a clone of) one of the most iconic characters of all time? Based on the Spider-Man Noir comic series, Ben Reilly is a down-on-his-luck private eye in 1930s NYC, grappling with his past life as a superhero.
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Check In: Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa | Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Located on 45 acres of lush gardens and olive groves, this Forbes Five-Star rated property combines the charm of San Diego with world-class amenities. From wood-burning fireplaces and private garden patios to soaring ceilings, each space will take your breath away. If you’re looking for wellness, start with a massage, a cold plunge, or IV therapy, then sweat it out in one of 95+ fitness classes!
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Short Page-Turners You Can
Finish in a Day
Short on pages, but not on plot! Your TBR pile is intimidating enough; start with something you can cross off by bedtime.
Convenience Store Woman
by Sayaka Murata
Despite struggling to fit in elsewhere, Keiko excels at mimicking her colleagues' dress and mannerisms to appear "normal," but pressure from family and coworkers to conform leads her to take drastic action in this critically-acclaimed bestseller.
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Check In: Hyatt Regency Denver | Denver, CO
Hyatt Regency Denver sits adjacent to the Colorado Convention Center and blocks from the 16th Street Mall and Union Station. It features over 1,100 rooms—many with sweeping views of the city skyline or the Rocky Mountains. Guests can dine at Peaks Lounge on the 27th floor, enjoy a swim in the indoor pool, or work out in the 24-hour fitness center equipped with Peloton® bikes. See more.
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