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The sun may be setting earlier, but there’s still plenty of evening to enjoy. Getting lost in a good story can be a welcome way to unwind, whether you have time for a few chapters or a whole movie. Today’s picks bring a little magic, warmth, and something worth settling in for.
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The Wishing Game
by Meg Shaffer
Lucy Hart gets an invitation to compete for a reclusive author’s new book on the island that inspired her favorite childhood stories. Winning could help her build the family she’s longed for, but first come riddles, rivals, and an intriguing illustrator.
The Spellshop
by Sarah Beth Durst
A librarian, a talking spider plant, and a boatload of rescued spellbooks arrive on a remote island, where starting over involves homemade jam and some decidedly unofficial magic. Kiela would rather keep to herself, but her neighbors have other ideas.
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These comforting novels offer warm company, inviting worlds, and an excuse to stay in.
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Whether you’re in the mood for an entire movie or just a few episodes, these warmhearted picks celebrating reinvention make staying in something to look forward to.
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Streaming on Netflix
Lesley Manville plays Ada Harris, a London cleaning woman whose love of a Dior dress sends her on an unlikely Paris adventure. It’s an easy choice for a night when you’d like to be swept somewhere beautiful and spend some time rooting for someone who’s easy to love.
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Streaming on Netflix
Kitty Flanagan stars as Helen, a blunt lawyer rebuilding her life at a small Melbourne firm filled with eccentric coworkers and demanding clients. Dry humor, awkward encounters, and an unexpectedly endearing office ensemble make this Australian comedy an easy evening watch.
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In a Holidaze
One Christmas at the family cabin becomes several when Mae finds herself caught in a holiday time loop after a romantic misstep. Each repeat gives her another chance to untangle her feelings for her longtime crush—and figure out what she truly wants. Maddie Ziegler stars in this adaptation of Christina Lauren’s beloved novel. Streaming Dec. 2 on Netflix.
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