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Happy August. If you’re looking for ways to beat the heat today, this week’s top trending titles across TV, movies, books, and podcasts pair perfectly with an AC break.
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Top TV & Movies of the Week
Furious
Streaming on Hulu
Killing Eve meets Black Widow in Emmy Rossum’s new crime thriller. She stars as an FBI agent hunting a female serial killer, but as their lives become increasingly intertwined, the line between right and wrong begins to blur.
The Polygamist
Streaming on Netflix
Last week we uncovered this Netflix hidden gem in TV & Movie Pix, and readers flocked to it. If you want a messy, steamy, juicy thrill ride, this one is for you.
The Other Bennet Sister
Streaming on BritBox
Beginning after Pride and Prejudice, the miniseries follows Mary Bennet—the overlooked and plain sister—on a quest of self-discovery. Thanks to one of our Pix Media colleagues’ relentless championing, it’s become the feel-good favorite of the summer around the office.
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Top Books of the Week
Destination Funeral
by Paige Harbison
Groundhog Day meets Practical Magic in this “fun and sexy” (People) new novel about four estranged friends who reunite to settle the will of the woman who shaped their teenage summers.
Cool Machine
by Colson Whitehead
The Pulitzer Prize winner returns to 1980s New York in his final book in the Harlem Trilogy. Spanning three pivotal years, this sweeping crime novel follows one last heist, dangerous old loyalties, and the high price of survival.
Henry Tudor Must Die
by Jillian Laine
What if Henry VIII's wives got the last laugh? This wickedly entertaining fantasy reunites Anne Boleyn, Catherine of Aragon, and the rest of Henry VIII’s legendary queens for a magical revenge mission.
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Top Podcasts of the Week
The Moth
Society & Culture
The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. This podcast shares the best stories told on Moth stages.
Sweet Bobby
True Crime
In Worth the Listen, Steve shared why this incredible six-episode catfish podcast reminded him of that one time he joined a cult in college.
Woo Woo
Comedy
SNL legend Rachel Dratch blends paranormal storytelling and comedy with celebrity guests in this delightful podcast. See why it’s our Food Pix writer’s go-to pod in Insider Pix.
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