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Wondering what everyone’s watching, reading, and listening to this week? We’ve rounded up the movies, books, and podcasts everybody’s talking about right now, including a new big-screen romance that gives moviegoers more than one reason to grab a ticket.
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Top Movie of the Week
Sense and Sensibility
In theaters October 16
Sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood must leave their Sussex estate after their father's death, forcing them into sudden poverty and moving in with a distant relative. The sisters must navigate complex romances, financial uncertainty, and the strict societal expectations of Regency-era England. See it at AMC to add another movie to your AMC & Focus Features Passport and get one movie closer to unlocking up to $100 in rewards!
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Top Books of the Week
1. The Witch
by Frieda McFadden
Freida McFadden’s third(!) new book of the year takes a spooky turn, heading to a sprawling Massachusetts estate where a woman retreating after her life falls apart uncovers the terrifying story of a woman executed for witchcraft in 1692.
2. Island Time
by Georgia Clark
The lively Australian Kellys and polished American Lees have little in common beyond their daughters’ marriage. But when a volcano strands both families on a remote Queensland island for six weeks, things get complicated in this breezy, sun-soaked rom-com.
3. The Second Chance Store
by Lauren Bravo
After losing the job she drifted into years ago, Gwen clears out her apartment and finds herself volunteering at a London charity shop. Now, among eccentric coworkers, she begins trading a life on pause for the courage to move forward.
Top Podcasts of the Week
1. Dead Eyes
Documentary
After Tom Hanks fired him for having "dead eyes" in Band of Brothers, actor Connor Raliff spent three seasons of his podcast trying to figure out why. See Steve’s deep-dive in Worth the Listen!
2. My Favorite Murder
True Crime
The gold standard of true crime comedy. Karen and Georgia tackle infamous cases with empathy and humor, proving the two can coexist when handled with care.
3. Wisecrack
True Crime
English comedian Edd Hedges turned the scariest night of his life into a stand-up special (now turned podcast) that earned him Podcast of the Year at the 2026 Ambie Awards.