Tune In: What To Watch, Listen, And Read This Month
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So you think you’ve watched all the shows, heard all the podcasts, and read all the books? Think again!
Here at Style HQ, we take entertainment very seriously, which is why our recommendations always come from our chest. Whether it’s a new TV show that has us squeezing in one more episode, a podcast that we can’t get out of our ears, or a book that’s worth sacrificing our beauty sleep, we’ve done the work in our fave tracksuit set to leave you with only the best.
So, what should you watch, listen, and read this month? Scroll on and hit us in the DMs when you’re done!
WATCH
Grab the popcorn and park up on the couch with the TV shows we’re watching this month.
Girls5eva
Made for you if… you know Spice Girls’ Wannabe by heart.
This hilarious series follows a one-hit wonder 90s girl group who reunite when a young rapper samples their song, prompting them to attempt a comeback while navigating the pains and joys of middle age.
Ren Faire
Made for you if… you were obsessed with Tiger King.
When the ailing king of America’s largest renaissance festival declares his retirement, an epic power struggle ensues as this three-part documentary takes you behind the scenes to reveal who will take his crown.
The Bear
Made for you if… you can’t eat a meal without watching a show.
The kitchen is heating up in the newly released Season 3 of this award-winning dramedy, with the crew navigating business, relationships, and all the stress (so much stress!) that entails.
Under The Bridge
Made for you if… you’re a bona fide true crime junkie.
Based on a true story, this adaptation uncovers the shocking truth when a fourteen-year-old goes to join her friends at a party and never returns home.
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Made for you if… you regularly quote Bring It On.
Get BTS and see what it takes to snag a highly coveted position on the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders in this all-access look at the iconic franchise, from rookie candidates to seasoned veterans.
LISTEN
Whether you’re in the car, on a walk, or at your desk, these are the podcasts to have in your headphones.
How We Fix This
Made for you if… you love your reusable water bottle.
This eco-friendly podcast hosted by Alexander Skarsgård follows people who are tackling some of the world’s biggest climate issues in unexpected ways – think cocoa-based chocolate and seaweed-based feed to stop cows passing gas.
Scamanda
Made for you if… you like a ride with twists and turns.
When Amanda – a wife, mother, and Christian – starts blogging about her cancer journey, her community and beyond are touched by her story, but an anonymous tip to an investigative producer reveals an astonishing secret in this bizarre true story.
Every Outfit
Made for you if… you’ve binged Sex And The City multiple times.
The closest thing we have to fashion police, hosts Chelsea Fairless and Lauren Garroni share their highly specific thoughts on iconic pop culture moments from the past and present.
Stuff You Should Know
Made for you if… you’re always sharing fun facts.
From champagne to satanism and everything (literally everything) in between, each episode of this intriguing podcast takes you on a deep dive to explain exactly how it all ticks.
Wiser Than Me
Made for you if… you know you still have a lot to learn about life.
Hosted by *the* Julia Louis-Dreyfus, each week the award-winning actress sits down with iconic older women who share the kind of unapologetic attitude and wisdom that only comes with age.
READ
Nothing beats curling up with a good book in hand, and these page-turners are sure to have you riveted.
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Made for you if… you’ve wondered where you’ll be in 20 years.
Tender and gorgeous, this moving portrait of four sisters and the broken man who forever changes their family explores what’s possible when you love someone not in spite of who they are, but because of it. Buy here.
Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
Made for you if… you can’t stop scrolling.
With attention spans only getting smaller, an award-winning journalist embarks on a groundbreaking exploration around the world to unveil the external forces stealing our focus and, most importantly, how to get it back. Buy here.
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
Made for you if… you like stories that touch every emotion.
When three estranged siblings are forced to return home a year after their beloved sister’s death, they navigate the disappointments of their childhood, the loss of the only person who held them together, and the secrets keeping them apart. Buy here.
Funny Story by Emily Henry
Made for you if… you’re a sucker for a romance.
Daphne and Miles are opposites with the wrong thing in common, who fake a relationship through misleading photos to convince their exes they’re doing just fine. They’d never actually fall for each other… right? Buy here.
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Made for you if… you have tissues on standby.
Shining a light on the courageous women who serve their countries, this epic coming-of-age tale set in the mid 60s follows 20-year-old Frankie who joins the Army Nurse Corps in Vietnam, and is put to the test in the face of war and the home she doesn’t recognise when she returns. Buy here.
