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It may be back-to-school season, but we’re technically only halfway through summer! There’s a new dino-sized summer blockbuster, plenty of time left for another beach read, and no better companion for a summer walk than a good podcast. This week’s top trending shows, movies, books, and podcasts are keeping the summer vibes going strong.
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Top TV & Movies of the Week
The Last House
Streaming on Netflix
Inexplicable forces trap a family inside their home, and as food, water, and other essentials run out, they must figure out how to survive—and outsmart whatever is keeping them in there. Despite its low ratings, it’s still the #1 movie on Netflix.
Sterling Point
Streaming on Prime Video
Annie experiences a life-altering summer when she inherits her grandfather's island in Canada, where she discovers untold family secrets and new connections. The latest YA obsession is an original story from Megan Park alongside the co-showrunners of The O.C. and Gossip Girl.
The End of Oak Street
In theaters
After a cosmic event rips their suburban neighborhood out of suburbia and drops it somewhere unknown, Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor must stick together to keep their family alive.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Download 📺: Aquaman | Pack 📚: Islands in the Stream
Check In: Atlantis Paradise Island | Paradise Island, Bahamas
At Atlantis Paradise Island, the on-property waterpark, Aquaventure, spans 141 acres and is the largest in the Caribbean, with over 20 pools and swimming areas, Mayan Temple slides, and the mile-long Rapids River. Guests are invited to explore Dolphin Cay, a world-class marine habitat with over 50,000 aquatic animals, making for an unforgettable experience. Atlantis Paradise Island is the rare Caribbean mega-resort with everything under one umbrella. See more.
Top Books of the Week
The Wild Beneath
by Kelly Anderson
Reese Witherspoon’s August book club pick. This haunting debut follows a young woman pulled between a steady love and a mysterious stranger who seems tied to the sea itself—and to the truth of who she really is.
Sunlight Finds You
by Laura Moriarty
Read with Jenna’s August book club pick. A forbidden teenage romance in 1950s Florida sets off a chain of secrets and betrayals that follows Nora into adulthood, shaping a story about love, forgiveness, and learning to trust yourself.
Take What You Can
by Naima Coster
Good Morning America’s August book club pick. Two longtime best friends reunite in New York to raise their daughters together, only to find that motherhood, marriage, and class have changed the friendship they once knew.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Download 📺: Nine Perfect Strangers | Pack 📚: The Art of Travel
Check In: Amanyara | Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
Hidden on the secluded shores of an 18,000-acre nature reserve sits Amanyara. The 38 timber-shingled pavilions feature outdoor space, views of the ocean, serene ponds, or breathtaking coastal vegetation. Elevate your stay with one of the 19 villas, which all include your very own personal chef! At the Aman Spa, experience unforgettable treatments that blend the traditional healing practices with natural ingredients sourced from the Caribbean. See more.
Top Podcasts of the Week
Ologies
Science
Every week, host Alie Ward finds somebody who has given their entire working life to one very specific field. In Worth the Listen, Steve suggests starting with “Collapsology” and the recent menopause series to be “the smartest person at dinner.”
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 Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani
Sports
Once inseparable, Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara's friendship unraveled in spectacular fashion. ESPN's 30 for 30 investigates the betrayal behind one of baseball's biggest scandals.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Download 📺: Fool's Gold | Pack 📚: Swamplandia!
Check In: Island Grand at TradeWinds | St. Pete Beach, FL
Set along 28 fun-filled acres of sugar-white sand, Island Grand at TradeWinds is the kind of place where flip-flops are always appropriate. Bright, breezy rooms and suites feature tropical tones, plush beds, and views of the Gulf or garden courtyards. Spend the day paddleboarding, playing minigolf, or plunging down the three-story water slide. At sunset, grab a cocktail or roast s’mores under the stars. See more.
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