Lifestyle of a Fashionista

5/31/24 Volume 3 Issue 22

Five on Friday

May 31, 2024

“One benefit of Summer was that each day we had more light to read by.” ― Jeannette Walls, The Glass Castle.

One: Beach Reads

The unofficial start of summer has arrived. Temperatures have steadily climbed, so you put away your heavy sweaters and drink more iced beverages. Now it’s time to start preparing for your summer trips. Step one: get your beach reads ready.

I love reading on vacation, especially on a beach. But beach reads don’t require a sandy destination. You can find a nice local outdoor spot to read one of these fun books! There are a lot of fun options to choose from this year across several genres.

Elin Hilderbrand’s final beach read is coming out on June 11th. Read more in People, Elin Hilderbrand Reveals Retirement from Beach Reads: ‘I Have Run Out of Really Good Ideas’

Read more options from BookBub, Our Ultimate Guide to 2024’s Best Beach Reads

From the Boston Globe, 75 books we’re most excited to read this summer

If you are interested in thrillers:

From The Washington Post, 12 thrillers to read this summer

Two: What to Watch

Netflix:

Read: May new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

Eric (thriller series), A desperate father, alongside a tenacious cop, battles his own demons on the streets of 1980s New York as he searches for his missing 9-year-old son.

A Part of You (2024 drama film), A teenager struggles to pick up the pieces of her shattered world in this emotional and bittersweet coming-of-age drama about those who are left behind.

Geek Girl (Netflix drama Series), Awkward teen Harriet has always wanted to fit in. Until she gets scouted by a top London model agent and learns that some people are meant to stand out.

Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult — Netflix Documentary, After TikTok dancers join a management company and its associated church, unsettling details about the founder and their dark realities come to light.

Patrick Melrose (2018 drama series), In the years after his father’s death, a man reckons with the damage and addictions linked to his affluent upbringing in a toxic family.

Max (HBO):

May 2024 from Vulture

The Great Lillian Hall (2024 film), Broadway actress Lillian Hall pours her heart and soul into preparing for her next big role but finds herself blindsided by confusion and forgetfulness. She strives to make it to opening night while holding on to her fading memories and identity.

MoviePass, MovieCrash (HBO Original documentary), Exploring MoviePass’ founding and the implosion that occurred after outside investors took over the subscription service, rendering the company bankrupt and under investigation.

Hulu:

New on Hulu: May 2024 from Vulture.

Camden (Hulu documentary series), Camden is a four-part docuseries that focuses on the musical influence of the North London neighborhood known as Camden Town, which locals simply call “Camden.” It has been one of London’s creative hubs for decades, especially when it comes to music. For close to 50 years, acts that have played the various pubs and clubs in the neighborhood have gone on to well-regarded careers. Some acts, as we see, went on to become megastars. Decider

Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country, doc-style special premiere (Hulu Original)

Disney+:

New on Disney+: May 2024 from Vulture.

Jim Henson Idea Man, (May 31st premiere), A look at interviews of fans of Jim Henson, interspersed with footage from his works, including Wilkins and Wontkins Commercials that were previously lost.

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: May 2024 from Vulture.

The Boys in The Boat (2023 film)

Die Hart 2: Die Harter

The Outlaws (season 3 on May 31st)

Peacock:

New on Peacock: May 2024 from Vulture.

We Are Lady Parts, season 2 (Peacock Original)

Apple TV+:

New on Apple TV from Digital Trends

Paramount+:

New On Paramount+

In Theaters:

Summer Camp (PG-13 2024 ‧ Comedy), Childhood best friends Nora, Ginny and Mary used to spend every summer at a sleep-away camp together. Years later, they’re given the opportunity to reunite.

Ezra (R 2023 ‧ Comedy/Drama), Divorced stand-up comedian Max Bernal struggles to raise his autistic son, Ezra. Forced to confront difficult decisions about the boy’s future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both of their lives.

In A Violent Nature (2024 ‧ Horror/Drama), When a group of teens takes a locket from a collapsed fire tower in the woods, they unwittingly resurrect the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime. The undead killer soon embarks on a bloody rampage to retrieve the stolen locket, methodically slaughtering anyone who gets in his way.

The Dead Don’t Hurt (R 2023 ‧ Western/Romance), When the man she loves, Holger Olsen, goes off to fight in the Civil War, Vivienne Le Coudy must fend for herself in a place controlled by a corrupt mayor and his unscrupulous business partner. When Olsen returns from the war, he and Vivienne must confront and make peace with the person each has become.

Young Woman and the Sea (PG 2024 ‧ Romance/Drama), The story of competitive swimmer Trudy Ederle, who, in 1926, was the first woman to ever swim across the English Channel. 

Three: What to Wear

Boat Shoes:

From GQ, Are Boat Shoes Really Back?

From The New York Time, The Buzz on Boat Shoes

From Who, What, Wear: Nothing Says “I’m Rich” Like This Summer Shoe Trend, But I’ve Found Pairs for Every Budget

From TZR, There’s More Ways To Wear Boat Shoes Than You Might Think

Four: What to Try

Read a book, then watch the series or film (or watch, then read):

From Vulture, 55 Book-to-Screen Adaptations to Add to Your 2024 Reading List

Five: What to Do

Book your summer trip:

Timing is crucial when booking summer travel. To get the best deals on travel, it’s recommended you book 2 to 3 months in advance for a domestic trip, and 3-5 months in advance for an international one. From Rossen Reports: When to book your summer vacation for max savings

In Boston: (all from the BSide newsletter)

Watch Beacon Hill transform into an art gallery. On Sunday from noon to six, the walls and gardens of Beacon Hill will become an impromptu art museum, where anyone can walk around and view the art while listening to roving musicians (for free!).

Shop from local, women-owned businesses. Boston Women’s Market’s summer market series is back this Sunday from 11 to 2 (and every first Sunday of the month through August) at Faneuil Hall, where you can shop over a dozen businesses.

Hit up a vintage market with block party energy. FOUND’s summer block party series is kicking off this Saturday, where they’ll be throwing an epic block party every weekend in Central Square with food, music, drinks, and most importantly, vintage shopping. 

Put your lawn game skills to the test. Tickets to enter a team at Sunday’s annual North End Cornhole Classic are a little steep, but they include (at least) two games, two drinks, free T-shirts, and a Pauli’s sandwich package per team of two. Plus, the proceeds go to charity.