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Another week, another overwhelming number of things to watch, read, and listen to. Luckily, we’ve got the data to narrow down your weekend entertainment. These are the shows, movies, books, and podcasts that caught Pix readers’ attention this week.
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One-season wonders and Meredith’s favorite Hayden Panettiere roles
A totally serious investigation into who 💩 on the floor at a wedding
Comfort reads for different needs
John is 15 years late to Game of Thrones, and he has thoughts 👀
Top TV & Movies of the Week
The End of Oak Street
In theaters
After a cosmic event rips their neighborhood out of suburbia and drops it somewhere unknown, Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor must stick together to keep their family alive.
Outer Banks
Streaming on Netflix
After losing one of their own, Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline lead the Pogues on one last adventure. The final episodes of Netflix’s sun-soaked hit dropped this week, but don’t be too sad; a prequel series is already in the works!
A Walk in the Woods
Streaming on Prime Video
In Travel Pix this week, we revisited the Robert Redford and Nick Nolte buddy comedy, where two old friends hit the Appalachian Trail for an ambitious hike they’re wildly unprepared for.
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Top Books of the Week
Whiskey Chaser
by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley
In small-town Bootleg Springs, hell-raising tomboy Scarlett makes disgraced golden boy Devlin her latest project. But when an old mystery becomes new news, she’ll need his help to survive the scandal.
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny
by Kiran Desai
Leigh Haber, our Pix insider last week and the former director of Oprah’s Book Club, picked this epic love story as the 5-star-worthy book she’d recommend to anyone.
Strangers
by Belle Burden
Published in January, this buzzy memoir has remained in the cultural conversation all year, as Belle Burden chronicles the sudden unraveling of her marriage and the life she thought she knew.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
The Vibe: The “OG”
The Location: Maui, HI
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Placed on 27 beautiful acres along the world-renowned Kaanapali Beach, this spacious and stylish resort invites guests to stay in either newly remodeled bungalows or contemporary guest rooms. Each room features custom teak furnishings, local artwork, and subtle coastal color palettes. Whether you're in the mood for snorkeling, whale watching, or simply lounging, Kaanapali Beach is always waiting for you. Back at the resort, get that Hawaii glow at Alana Spa, offering body treatments, wax or lash services, and clinical facials. In the evening, experience Myths of Maui, Maui's longest-running luau, located on-site at Royal Lahaina Resort.
Top Podcasts of the Week
Decoder Ring
Documentary
In a recent Worth the Listen, Steve declared that the best detective story of the year can be found on this hit podcast. Host Willa Paskin takes a cultural question, object, or habit, examines its history, and uncovers why it matters.
The Idiot
True Crime
Serial Production’s latest true crime podcast is both a deeply personal and deeply funny examination of the host’s cousin, who got caught plotting a murder.
The Truth About Natalie
True Crime
The mysterious death of 27-year-old Natalie Jones was ruled an accidental overdose, but conflicting evidence, a missing phone, and troubling relationships raise questions about what really happened.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Orlando International Drive North Hotel
The Vibe: Base camp for the parks
The Location: Orlando, FL
Instaworthy Accommodations:
On International Drive between all the parks you came to Orlando for, the Orlando International Drive North Hotel does something a lot of hotels in this city don't: bundles the essentials. Complimentary breakfast every morning, complimentary parking, and a complimentary theme park shuttle are all included — which adds up fast for a traveling family. You're 0.5 miles from ICON Park, 2 miles from Universal Studios, and 4 miles from Epic Universe, Orlando's newest park. Rooms are family-friendly by design, and the outdoor pool is there for the evenings when everyone needs to decompress before doing it all again.
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