There’s something for everyone.
April showers are finally giving way to spring flowers! And you know what we’re also making room for? All the new movies, TV shows, books, and podcasts coming out this week that we can’t wait to dive into. From highly anticipated documentaries and rom-coms to a thought-provoking interview and a whole lot more, we’ve got our hands full making sure we’re caught up.
With these top-notch options to look forward to, the week will fly on by. And by the time you make it through the list, we’ll be sailing right into the weekend!
What to watch, read, and listen to this week
The Jinx Part Two (April 21)
Remember back in 2015, when the true crime documentary about the mysterious deaths surrounding real estate heir Robert Durst hit HBO, and the (apparent) hot mic heard ’round the world broke the mold of the genre? It’s been nine years since then, and there’s still more of this story to be told. The second part of The Jinx follows the end of Durst’s life, from his murder trial and conviction to his death. Max, where you can stream the docuseries, says the sequel will uncover “hidden material, Durst’s prison calls, and interviews with witnesses who had not come forward until now.”
Funny Story by Emily Henry (April 23)
The queen of romance is back with a new novel just in time for beach read season! Emily Henry’s latest starts with married couple Daphne and Peter, who have the cutest story for how they met… except while telling it for the umpteenth time, Peter realizes he’s actually in love with his best friend, Petra. So Daphne embarks on her own story, deciding to room with the only person who could possibly understand what she’s going through: Petra’s ex, Miles. To quote Marie Kondo, “I love mess.”
Safe and Sound by Laura McHugh (April 23)
Award-winning and international bestselling author of What’s Done in Darkness and The Weight of Blood, Laura McHugh, has penned another chilling thriller. It’s set in a small town, where a teenager goes missing while babysitting her younger cousins — who were totally unharmed. As those children, Amelia and Kylee, approach their high school graduation, they vow to find out what really happened to their cousin Grace before they leave their small town of Beaumont, Missouri.
The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters by Susan Paige (April 23)
The definitive biography of Barbara Walters, the boundary-breaking journalist, hits shelves this week. Take it from Katie herself: The book is “a smart, juicy and deeply reported book about the woman who put up with a lot of s@*# so those of us who came after wouldn’t have to — or at least as much.”
Next Question (April 25)
On this week’s episode of Next Question, Katie will be interviewing social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt, author of the buzzy new book, The Anxious Generation, which analyzes the harmful effects of growing up on social media — a topic that’s been top of mind here at KCM. They’ll be talking about his book, his viral piece in The Atlantic all about how phones are hurting kids’ development, and more importantly, what we can do to help children and teens in this challenging age.
Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story (April 26)
Think you know everything there is to know about the “Livin’ On a Prayer” rockers? Think again. This new documentary hitting Hulu chronicles the 40-year journey of the uber-successful band and their front man, from their days playing Jersey Shore clubs to the biggest venues in the world. Viewers will be treated to an all-access pass to the band’s thrilling story, and the vocal injury that threatened to bring their momentum to a halt.
