For this list, I have three books that I want to read, a TV show I watch rewatch, a new show that I want to watch and a new movie that I want to watch.
Books I Want to Read (But Just Haven't Bought Yet):
I guess I'm in a romantic sort of mood and these three books which center around love and life are On My List. From politics to writers' retreats to missed opportunities, love has an interesting way of finding you. I haven't bought any new books in a while, I really want to get these three.
Book: Love, Hate and Clickbait by Liz Bowery
Description:
Shake some hands. Kiss some coworkers.
Cutthroat political consultant Thom Morgan is thriving, working on the governor of California’s presidential campaign. If only he didn’t have to deal with Clay Parker, the infuriatingly smug data analyst who gets under Thom’s skin like it’s his job. In the midst of one of their heated and very public arguments, a journalist snaps a photo, but the image makes it look like they’re kissing. As if that weren’t already worst-nightmare territory, the photo goes viral—and in a bid to secure the liberal vote, the governor asks them to lean into it. Hard.
Thom knows all about damage control—he practically invented it. Ever the professional, he’ll grin and bear this challenge as he does all others. But as the loyal staffers push the boundaries of “giving the people what they want,” the animosity between them blooms into something deeper and far more dangerous: desire. Soon their fake relationship is hurtling toward something very real, which could derail the campaign and cost them both their jobs…and their hearts.
Book: Love Your Life by Sophie Kinsella
Description:
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher, an utterly delightful novel about a woman who ditches her dating app for a writer’s retreat in Italy—only to find that real love comes with its own filters
Call Ava romantic, but she thinks love should be found in the real world, not on apps that filter men by height, job, or astrological sign. She believes in feelings, not algorithms. So after a recent breakup and dating app debacle, she decides to put love on hold and escapes to a remote writers’ retreat in coastal Italy. She’s determined to finish writing the novel she’s been fantasizing about, even though it means leaving her close-knit group of friends and her precious dog, Harold, behind.
At the retreat, she’s not allowed to use her real name or reveal any personal information. When the neighboring martial arts retreat is canceled and a few of its attendees join their small writing community, Ava, now going by “Aria,” meets “Dutch,” a man who seems too good to be true. The two embark on a baggage-free, whirlwind love affair, cliff-jumping into gem-colored Mediterranean waters and exploring the splendor of the Italian coast. Things seem to be perfect for Aria and Dutch.
But then their real identities—Ava and Matt—must return to London. As their fantasy starts to fade, they discover just how different their personal worlds are. From food choices to annoying habits to sauna etiquette . . . are they compatible in anything? And then there’s the prickly situation with Matt’s ex-girlfriend, who isn’t too eager to let him go. As one mishap follows another, it seems while they love each other, they just can’t love each other’s lives. Can they reconcile their differences to find one life together?
Book: Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling by Elise Bryant
Description:
From the NAACP Image Award–nominated author of Happily Ever Afters comes a dual POV rom-com about Reggie and Delilah, who fall in love through missed connections and chance meetings on holidays over the course of a year. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han, with crossover appeal for readers of Jasmine Guillory and Talia Hibbert romances.
Delilah always keeps her messy, gooey insides hidden behind a wall of shrugs and yeah, whatevers. She goes with the flow—which is how she ends up singing in her friends’ punk band as a favor, even though she’d prefer to hide at the merch table.
Reggie is a D&D Dungeon Master and self-declared Blerd. He spends his free time leading quests and writing essays critiquing the game under a pseudonym, keeping it all under wraps from his disapproving family.
These two, who have practically nothing in common, meet for the first time on New Year’s Eve. And then again on Valentine’s Day. And then again on St. Patrick’s Day. It’s almost like the universe is pushing them together for a reason.
Delilah wishes she were more like Reggie—open about what she likes and who she is, even if it’s not cool. Except . . . it’s all a front. Reggie is just role-playing someone confident. The kind of guy who could be with a girl like Delilah.
As their holiday meetings continue, the two begin to fall for each other. But what happens once they realize they’ve each fallen for a version of the other that doesn’t really exist?
TV Show I Want to Watch:
Rewatch:
Killjoys
I haven't watched Killjoys in a long time. I don't remember the last time I watched an episode but I really did love this series. Dutch, Johnny and D'avin were a fun little ragtag group that always found themselves in some very interesting adventures.
Starring: Hannah John-Kamen, Aaron Ashmore, Luke Macfarlane, Tamsen McDonough, Thom Allison, Rob Stewart, Patrick Garrow, Mayko Nguyen, Kelly McCormack, Sean Baek and more
Description:
In the Quad, a planetary system on the brink of a bloody interplanetary class war, a fun loving trio of bounty hunters attempt to remain impartial as they chase deadly warrants.
New Show:
Unprisoned (Hulu)
I watched the trailer for Unprisoned and thought the show seemed interesting with Paige trying to help her father Edwin after he is released from prison. And trying deal with her own life that doesn't seem as put together as it seems.
Starring: Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo, Marque Richardson, Faly Rakotohavana, Jordyn McIntosh, Brenda Strong, Jee Young Han, Edwin Lee Gibson, Tim Daly, Evan Allen-Gessesse, Kelvin Witherspoon, Marla Gibbs and more
Creator: Tracy McMillan
Description:
A messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom's life is turned right-side-up when her dad gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son.
Movie I Want to Watch:
Ghosted (Apple TV+)
Ghosted looks like very fun and action packed romantic comedy about Cole lovesick guy who gets caught up in espionage after falling in love with Sadie a very mysterious woman.
Starring: Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Adrien Brody, Mike Moh, Tate Donovan, Amy Sedaris, Lizze Broadway, Mustafa Shakir, Anthony Mackie, John Cho, Sebastian Stan, Ryan Reynolds and more
Director: Dexter Fletcher
Writers: Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers
Description:
Cole falls head over heels for enigmatic Sadie, but then makes the shocking discovery that she's a secret agent. Before they can decide on a second date, Cole and Sadie are swept away on an international adventure to save the world.
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