What to Read, Watch & Listen to in July

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Summer Solstice! Fourth of July! Vacation time! Whether you’re un-plugging or plugging-in, our resident cultural attache, Ashley Holzer, has some thoughts on what media to tune into to make your summer lighter and keep you entertained, whether you’re working surfside, poolside or curbside.

READ

Verge by Lidia Yuknovitch - This aptly named collection of short stories explores those moments when beautifully flawed people are on the edge of greatness, corruption, love and even death. The water imagery that Yuknovitch uses so well is omnipresent, and I am here for it. As a fan of her writing, grabbing this book on my way to the airport was a no-brainer.

WATCH

“Hacks” on HBO Max - Jean Smart steals the show with her portrayal of a Las Vegas comedy legend who is reluctantly teamed up with a 25 year-old Hollywood drop out. The love/hate relationship between these two women of different decades is hilarious, brilliant, witty, and liberating. We stan Deborah Vance!

LISTEN

“You’re Wrong About” with hosts Michael Hobbes and Sarah Marshall, available on Apple Podcast and Spotify. You think you know your history? Wrong! Hobbes and Marshall will do exactly as the title says…tell you what you’re wrong about, set you straight on the facts and, once and for all, settle the myths and rumors around pop culture events and what really happened. Happy Hour Pub Trivia, your prep work starts now!