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 a new miniseries that’ll fill the void left by Succession 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 Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson (April 30)
The number-one NYT bestselling author of The Devil in the White City turns his focus to the five months between Abraham Lincoln’s presidential victory and the start of the Civil War. Publishers Weekly gave it a starred review and called it “twisty and cinematic,” and Booklist said, “Larson deftly blends swift and vivid writing with in-depth research in primary sources, bringing alive people who are now less known than Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis but key to shaping events.”
Next Question with Katie Couric (May 2)
Katie’s podcast continues with another interview you won’t want to miss. This week, she’ll be talking to Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (though the pair separated in August 2023). They’ll be chatting about Sophie’s new book, Closer Together, a deeply moving examination of her own story as well as interviews with mental health experts. It’ll be an illuminating conversation, so mark your calendar.
The Idea of You (May 2)
We’ve been super interested in age-gap stories lately, and Anne Hathaway stars in a new rom-com about a 40-year-old single mom who meets the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band of the moment, while chaperoning her daughter at Coachella. Soon, she embarks on a whirlwind romance with the 24-year-old star, Hayes Campbell. It hits theaters and Prime Video this week, so you can choose your own adventure for how to watch it.
Turtles All the Way Down (May 2)
This movie adaptation of the Jonathan Green book of the same name hits HBO this week, five years after it was first revealed to be in development. Talk about worth the wait! The movie follows Aza Holmes, a 16-year-old who suffers from OCD and anxiety, and who decides to investigate the disappearance of her neighbor’s father (who also happens to be a billionaire) in order to get the cash reward.
A Man in Full (May 3)
Succession meets Schitt’s Creek in this show about a real estate mogul who’s on the verge of bankruptcy and forced to fight off adversaries who are trying to take him down. The Netflix miniseries is directed by Regina King, written and created by David E. Kelly, and stars Jeff Daniels, Diane Lane, Lucy Liu, and other big names.
