Five on Friday
May 10, 2024
“A podcaster has decided to ruin my life, so I’m buying a chicken. ” Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
One: What are you reading?
During the rest of the month, I will write about the books people are reading. I will start with the last book my book club read, Listen for the Lie.
I’ve read several books with Hooked on Thrillers; we read this book last month and met up in Salem. Follow the club on Instagram or join the club.
Published: March 5, 2024
Author: Amy Tintera
Genres: Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Dark comedy
“Listen for the Lie is a page-turner from the first sentence to the very last. In addition to being a world-class whodunit, full of carefully doled-out twists, Lucy is a terrific character, feisty and funny and, it turns out, brave as hell. It’s great fun. Readers will rip through this one.”
― Stephen King
Two: What to Watch
Netflix:
Read: April new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.
Mother of the Bride (comedy film), A doting mom jets off to a tropical island resort for her daughter’s wedding — only to discover the groom’s father is the ex she hasn’t seen in decades.
Bodkin — Netflix Series, A ragtag crew of podcasters sets out to investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier in a charming Irish town with dark, dreadful secrets.
Sing Street (2016 movie), In 1980s Dublin, a teen whose family is falling apart transfers to a tough school, where he forms a rock band to fit in and win a girl’s attention.
The Guardian of the Monarchs (documentary), The forests of Michoacán are home to millions of monarch butterflies. Activist Homero Gómez was highly vocal about its preservation — and then he vanished.
Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román — Netflix Documentary, This docuseries analyzes a murder case implicating a Spanish chef, who built a career in the spotlight through a web of secrets and false identities.
Living With Leopards — Netflix Documentary, A film crew follows two leopard cubs as they make the fascinating journey from infancy into adulthood in this up-close-and-personal nature documentary.
Max (HBO):
April 2024 from Vulture
Pretty Little Liars: Summer School (Max Original), In this spin-off of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, the group attempts to balance summer school with their social lives, which are being threatened by a new villain. The first two episodes will premiere on May 9, followed by weekly installments.
Hulu:
New on Hulu: April 2024 from Vulture.
Black Twitter: A People’s History, complete docuseries, Prentice Penny looks at the rise, movements, voices and memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in nearly every aspect of American political and cultural life.
Disney+:
New on Disney+: April 2024 from Vulture.
Doctor Who, premiere, The new season of the show sees Ncuti Gatwa return as the 15th doctor, with Millie Gibson portraying Ruby Sunday, according to the show’s website. Both actors reprise their roles from “The Church on Ruby Road,” a special Christmas episode of the show that aired on Christmas Day 2023. USA Today
Amazon Prime:
New on Amazon Prime Video: April 2024 from Vulture.
The GOAT (Amazon reality series), Legends of reality television compete to earn the title of ‘greatest reality show contestant’ of all time.
Peacock:
New on Peacock: April 2024 from Vulture.
Love Undercover (reality series), Five international soccer stars with adoring fans and lavish lifestyles go undercover in the US to find love for who they are and not what they have.
Apple TV+:
New on Apple TV from Digital Trends
Dark Matter (series premiere), Jason Dessen is abducted into an alternate version of his life; to get back to his true family, he embarks on a harrowing journey to save them from the most terrifying foe imaginable: himself; based on Black Crouch’s best-selling book.
Hollywood Con Queen (documentary), Exploring the story of an international con artist impersonating the industry’s most powerful women; based on the original reporting of veteran investigative journalist Scott Johnson for the Hollywood Reporter.
Paramount+:
New On Paramount+
In Theaters:
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13 2024 ‧ Action/Sci-fi ‧ 2h 25m), Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he’s been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
Not Another Church Movie (R 2024 ‧ Comedy ‧ 1h 28m), Taylor Pherry is given a mission from God to tell his family’s stories and inspire his community. What he doesn’t know is that the devil has plans of his own.
Poolman (R 2023 ‧ Mystery/Comedy), Los Angeles pool cleaner Darren Barrenman is approached by a femme fatale to help uncover corruption in a shady business deal.
Three: What to Wear
mesh ballet flats:
From The Everygirl, These Are Set to Be the Most Popular Shoes of Summer—And They Aren’t Sandals\
From Vogue, There’s No Debate—Mesh Ballet Flats Are the Hottest Shoe of the Spring
From Who, What, Wear, This Flat-Shoe Trend Is Growing Among Fashion People, and It’s Great With Jeans
Four: What to Try
Listen to a book:
A few of my book club members like listening to our picks while they read. They liked the podcast sections in “Listen for the Lie.” I enjoy listening to books when I go on walks or road trips. Celebrity memoirs are my favorites, but listening to a book you are reading can be fun.
From Harper’s Bazaar, The 44 Best Audiobooks To Make Your Next Road Trip Fly By
On Spotify: Now enjoy 15 hours of audiobook listening time on Premium, every month.
On Audible: Free trial
From the Boston Library, BostonPL_Top 10 eAudiobooks for 2023
Five: What to Do
Choose your next book:
From the New York Times, Let Us Help You Find Your Next Book
Outdoor dining and markets:
From Boston Chefs, BOSTON’S BEST OUTDOOR DINING
From the BSide:
Celebrate the beginning of open market season. The Seaport Summer Market is kicking off this weekend, featuring a wide assortment of primarily women and BIPOC vendors.
Local events on Saturday:
Bask in the city’s spring vibes. Charlestown’s Hood Park is having a (free!) spring fest on Saturday, with food trucks, a dog park, a petting zoo, crafts, and live music.
Throw it back (literally and figuratively). The Seaport’s hosting an 80’s-themed spring fling on Saturday afternoon with live music, sweet treats, and even spring fling royalty. And did we mention it’s free?
At Assembly Row:
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