Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix November 2016

It’s hard to believe we’re nearly at the end of 2016, but to cheer us up, Netflix just announced all the titles that are coming to the streaming platform in November — and we have two words for you: GILMORE GIRLS. Okay, aside from the hotly anticipated return to Stars Hallow, we must say, this list is quite impressive with the sheer number of originals Netflix is adding. It’s also interesting to note that the company is cutting down drastically on their non-original TV shows. Perhaps they’re leaving that game to Hulu? Check out the whole list below.

ORIGINALS COMING TO NETFLIX IN NOVEMBER

1. Season 1: The Crown (11/4)

2. Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60 (11/4)

3. The Ivory Game – 2016 (11/4)

4. Season 1: World of Winx (11/4)

5. Season 2: Danger Mouse (11/9)

6. Season 4: All Hail King Julien (11/11)

7. Season 1: Case (11/11)

8. Season 1: Estocolmo (11/11)

9. Season 1: Roman Empire: Reign of Blood (11/11)

10. Season 1: Tales by Light (11/11)

11. True Memoirs of an International Assassin – 2016 (11/11)

12. Dieter Nuhr: Nuhr in Berlin (11/15)

13. Season 2: Lovesick (Formerly known as Scrotal Recall) (11/17)

14. Season 1: Paranoid (11/17)

15. Season 2: Beat Bugs (11/18)

16. Colin Quinn: The New York Story (11/18)

17. Divines – 2016 (11/18)

18. Mercy – 2016 (11/22)

19. Season 1: 3% (11/25)

20. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (11/25)

21. Michael Che Matters (11/25)

MOVIES COMING TO NETFLIX IN NOVEMBER

1. Funny or Die Presents: Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal: The Movie – 2016 (Available now)

2. In the Loop – 2009 (Available now)

3. Undecided: The Movie – 2016 (Available now)

4. The African Queen – 1951 (11/1)

5. Alfie – 2004 (11/1)

6. Bob the Builder: White Christmas – 2008 (11/1)

7. Candyman 2: Farewell to the Flesh – 1995 (11/1)

8. The Confessions of Thomas Quick – 2016 (11/1)

9. Cujo – 1983 (11/1)

10. The Doors – 1991 (11/1)

11. The Heartbreak Kid – 2007 (11/1)

12. Jetsons: The Movie – 1990 (11/1)

13. King’s Faith – 2013 (11/1)

14. Love, Now – 2012 (11/1)

15. Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You – 2016 (11/1)

16. Pervert Park – 2014 (11/1)

17. Ravenous – 1999 (11/1)

18. Stephen King’s Thinner – 1996 (11/1)

19. Tales from the Darkside: The Movie – 1990 (11/1)

20. Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas – 2012 (11/1)

21. Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express – 2012 (11/1)

22. Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish – 2010 (11/1)

23. Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Engines – 2014 (11/1)

24. Thomas & Friends: Ultimate Christmas – 2009 (11/1)

25. Dough – 2015 (11/2)

26. Food Choices – 2016 (11/2)

27. Meet the Blacks – 2016 (11/2)

28. Just Friends – 2005 (11/4)

29. Under the Sun – 2015 (11/11)

30. Take Me to the River – 2015 (11/12)

31. Chalk It Up – 2016 (11/13)

32. Carter High – 2015 (11/14)

33. Men Go to Battle – 2015 (11/15)

34. The Missing Ingredient: What Is the Recipe for Success? – 2016 (11/15)

35. Burn After Reading – 2008 (11/16)

36. Jackass 3.5: The Unrated Movie – 2011 (11/16)

37. Paddington – 2014 (11/16)

38. The Battle of Midway – 1942 (11/18)

39. Prelude to War – 1942 (11/18)

40. San Pietro – 1945 (11/18)

41. Sour Grapes – 2016 (11/18)

42. Thunderbolt – 1947 (11/18)

43. Tunisian Victory – 1944 (11/18)

44. Undercover: How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines – 1943 (11/18)

45. Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia – 1943 (11/18)

46. WWII: Report from the Aleutians – 1943 (11/18)

47. Boyhood – 2014 (11/25)

48. Silver Skies – 2016 (11/29)

49. Ghost Team – 2016 (11/30)

50. I Dream Too Much – 2016 (11/30)

51. The Jungle Book – 2016 (11/30)

52. Level Up – 2016 (11/30)

53. Traded – 2016 (11/30)

TV SHOWS COMING TO NETFLIX IN NOVEMBER

1. Season 1: K-POP Extreme Survival (11/15)

2. Season 3: The 100 (11/16)

3. Season 1: Penguins: Spy in the Huddle (11/23)

Are you looking forward to watching any title in particular? Tweet us @BritandCo!

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There's nothing like the slow cooker to make easy dinners, but on weekdays, it can still be quite rough to get a tasty home-cooked meal on the table, especially when you're short on time. Luckily – with minimal prep time required – these easy crock pot recipes make cooking dinner on busy nights practically effortless. All crock pot meals require is that you dump your ingredients into one pot, cook them up, and a few hours later, you'll be dining in style. Yes, please!

What is good to cook in a crock pot?

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Chicken pot pie, beef stew, baked ziti, taco filling, marinated meatballs, chili, and chicken noodle soup are all tasty and easy crock pot meals. Any dish you want some mega-marinated flavor in makes for a great crock pot recipe.

What's the difference between a slow cooker and a crock pot?

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A slow cooker and a crock pot are essentially the same thing. The Crockpot brand is a type of slow cooker – the appliance became popularized after their release in the 1970s. The terms are often used interchangeably, but refer to the same thing. They'll both make amazing crock pot recipes!

What is the best meat to slow cook in a crock pot?

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Tougher meats like beef brisket, chicken thighs, pork shoulders, and short ribs are the best meats to slow cook in a crock pot because all of them become super tender. If you want to dig into a super soft, meaty bite, try out these types of meat. It's the perfect way to elevate crock pot meals!

Can you put raw meat in a crock pot?

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You can cook raw meat in a crock pot, but it’s important that you leave it in the pot long enough for the meat to fully cook. If you don’t feel comfortable eyeballing the process, using a meat thermometer can give you an easier, more accurate reading on whether your meat is done or not.

Easy & Fast Crock Pot Recipes You Can Make Today

Brit + Co

DIY Crock Pot Soup

The best thing about this soup recipe is that we provide you with a variety of options every step of the way, meaning that you can make it differently every time! Whether you go with cream of mushroom soup, sweet potatoes, or chicken, this is one recipe that is sure to taste good every single time — because you're in charge of what goes inside. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

The only thing better than stovetop mac is this one that follows suit with other slow cooker recipes. It's hard to believe that our favorite comfort food could be even creamier, cheesier, and easier with a simple, no-stress recipe, where your crock pot does all the work. This household staple offers a bowl of comfort, and can be served as a main entree or a super easy side dish! (via Brit + Co)

Jennifer Blume

Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Meatballs

Cheese gives each bite of this easy crock pot recipe an ooey-gooey mouthfeel. Top spaghetti with these meatballs for a complete dinner! As one of the best slow cooker meals, this cheesy chicken meatball recipe is sure to delight every member of the family. (via 3-Step Slow Cooker Cookbook for Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Everything goes in the slow cooker except the egg noodles for this stroganoff recipe, which are made on the stovetop just before serving. As one of the easiest crock pot recipes, this simple meal is sure to shine as a regular go-to for a quick and effortless dinner. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Vegan Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

We know that this crock pot recipe isn't for dinner, but there's nothing like curling up with a mug of hot cocoa on a cold evening. Plus, with vegan ingredients and an edible glitter garnish, each sip of this bev is pure magic. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Rich, smokey, savory, and sweet, baked beans can be a whole meal in themselves. Just pair with some brown bread and you've got dinner! Jazz up this easy crock pot meal with the additional tips and ingredients listed at the end of the recipe for an extra-meaty infusion, or add a mustard kick to balance the sweetness and build a more complex flavor. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Beef Stroganoff

It doesn't get easier than a four — yes, four! — ingredient dinner. Just combine some egg noodles, a can of Campbell's cream of mushroom, some yogurt, and beef, and then let it stew in the crock pot! This globally popular beef crock pot dinner has truly stood the test of time compared to other 3 hour crock pot meals and slow cooker recipes, and this take on it can be made gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy a traditional hearty meal. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Slow Cooker Marsala Veggie Bowl Recipe

A little cooking wine can go a long way! This tasty (and very simple) crock pot recipe will keep you feeling healthy without the cooking stress. This simple crock pot meal offers excellent leftover options — serve with eggs in the morning, fruit at lunch, or dress with more veggies and avocado slices for a wholesome meal. We adore crock pot recipes that are as flavorful as this one. (via Brit + Co)

Isabella Martinez-Funcke

Mini Slow Cooker Lamb Tacos

Beer flavors and tenderizes the meat in these tacos. Skip the salsa recipe and opt for a store-bought jar to make this super easy slow cooker recipe even quicker. (via Fiestas: Tidbits, Margaritas & Morefor Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Only a little more complicated than opening a can of the condensed stuff, this slow cooker chicken noodle soup recipe gives you way more bang for your buck, as one of the best cheap crock pot meals. It's our nourishing go-to whenever we're feeling run down or when the temps are extra frosty. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Vegan Slow Cooker Chana Masala

Indian food is the perfect cuisine for crock pot recipes, because you can let the intricate flavors simmer and soak in all day long before digging into a hearty, healthy bowl. This easy crock pot meal is packed with protein-filled chickpeas so you can feel fully satisfied. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

These vibrant and zesty tacos make the best crock pot meals since you make make a whole lot, and save the rest for leftovers. Put the filling into taco shells, on top of salads, or even enjoy by itself. (via Brit + Co)

Well Plated

Asian Lettuce Wraps Crock Pot Recipe

This chicken, carrots, mushrooms, and sweet and salty sauce combo is just the quick, weeknight ticket to yummy you need. It's a tried-and-true option when it comes to easy crock pot meals! You don’t need extravagant ingredients to make this easy crock pot recipe shine. All ingredients can be found at most grocery stores. (via Well Plated)

A Spicy Perspective

Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie

This dish takes comfort food to a whole new level. It's one of our fave slow cooker recipes! The hands-off nature makes it easy to get things done while your food is in the crock pot. Cook on low for seven hours or on high for four hours, depending on how much time you have. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Damn Delicious

Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole

Need some fast crock pot recipes? This is one of the yummiest easy crock pot recipes that calls for eliminating those enchilada cravings! The enchiladas get stacked with delectable layers of cheese, beans, corn, and fresh veggies for a simple and very tasty dinner win. This foolproof crock pot meal is meaty and hearty — without tons of effort. (via Damn Delicious)

Salt & Lavender

Crock Pot Ragu

Let some ground beef and pork simmer with red wine, beef broth, and plenty of spices, and then pile it onto your favorite pasta shape. Fast crock pot recipes have nothing on this super quick pick! (via Salt & Lavender)

The Bossy Kitchen

Slow Cooker Potato & Leek Soup

This comforting soup packs in a ton of veggies from the leek, cabbage, and carrots, but you still get a good hearty bite from the crispy bacon it's topped with. (via The Bossy Kitchen)

Gimme Some Oven

Crock Pot Recipe for Tacos Al Pastor

Once you give these pork and pineapple tacos a try, you just may find yourself craving them over and over again. Good news for you, making the meat in a slow-cooker means they're practically effortless to whip up! With the basics in the crock pot, the versatile and “choose your own” topping options make these tacos one of the best slow cooker recipes with diverse flavors, and unending creativity that can bring a new layer of joy every time you try it. (via Gimme Some Oven)

Culinary Hill

Cowboy Casserole

You don't have to live on a ranch to enjoy this mix of beef, mushrooms, and cheese. Plus, there are tater tots. We will accept any and every crock pot recipe that features tater tots! (via Culinary Hill)

These Easy Crock Pot Meals Will Become Your New Go-Tos

A Spicy Perspective

Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup in the Crock Pot

The 15-minute prep time on this recipe (plus the fact that it's loaded up with cheese, bacon, and sour cream) makes it a total no-brainer. We're pretty sure this is the perfect easy weeknight dinner, and all you have to do to make it non-dairy is swap the half-and-half for coconut cream. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Delish Knowledge

Slow Cooker Vegan Tikka Masala

Without meat to add a savory depth of flavor, lots of vegan dishes benefit from a low and slow cooking time. It gives the ingredients and spices an opportunity to meld together, creating a fully developed flavor profile that will make you forget about the meat altogether. With this staple crock pot dinner idea, you won’t have to call for take-out for your next Indian food craving! (via Delish Knowledge)

Clean Cuisine

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Recipe with Peanut Sauce

Full-fat coconut milk helps make this crock pot recipe creamy, while the lime, ginger, and apple cider vinegar give it a kick. Aren't healthy crock pot recipes just the best?! We'll have a second bowl, please. (via Clean Cuisine)

Kathryn's Kitchen

Crock Pot Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs

Looking for low-carb crock pot recipes? You've found the ultimate dish. Spaghetti squash and turkey meatballs become super tender in the slow cooker, plus everything in the pot will soak up the flavors deliciously. Dinner for the whole fam is ready! (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

Barley & Sage

Creamy White Chicken Chili

Easy crock pot recipes may seem bland, but chili in all forms is a good idea. We're def putting this white chicken chili into our regular meal rotation. Not only is it flavorful and filling, but it's topped with a dreamy combo of avocado, lime, and white cheddar, which just happen to be three of our favorite things! (via Barley & Sage)

The Real Food Dietitians

Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken

This savory, succulent Hawaiian chicken recipe goes great on top of salads, in rolls, and on sandwiches! Easy crock pot meals have never been tastier, TBH. (via The Real Food Dietitians)

The Endless Meal

The Best Crock Pot Thai Chicken Soup

Next time you want some Thai takeout, keep this easy crock pot chicken soup at the top of mind. It's full of spicy flavors and hearty chicken to keep you satisfied. It's our favorite of the many crock pot recipes in this post. Now, you'll never tire of crock pot meals. (via The Endless Meal)

A Spicy Perspective

Crock Pot Pulled Pork Brisket Sandwich Recipe

Plan to prep a big batch of this pulled pork brisket, because it's the perfect slow cooker meal for next year's epic Super Bowl party. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Vanilla and Bean

Hearty Crock Pot Vegetarian Chili

Nothing warms us down to our toes, or fills up our tummies like chili. This vegetarian option means that everyone can take part in the cozy! Easy crock pot recipes FTW. (via Vanilla and Bean)

A Spicy Perspective

Easy Swedish Meatballs

Ikea, you've met your match with this tasty recipe. To make this crock pot dish even easier, use frozen meatballs that are prepared ahead of time. Mixing in dried onion soup mix adds a whole new layer of flavor to this crock pot meal that you'll be obsessed with! (via A Spicy Perspective)

The Real Food Dietitians

Easy Crock Pot Pork Roast

You'll be stuck with plenty of leftovers with this easy crock pot recipe. It's especially yummy to eat in the dead of winter, since every bite is super warm and comforting. (via The Real Food Dietitians)

Save Time & Effort With These Easy Crock Pot Recipes For Dinner

Barley & Sage

Slow Cooker Chili

All you need to do to make this crock pot recipe is sauté beef, onions, and garlic, mix up all of the ingredients in your cooker, and then leave it alone until dinnertime. Fast crock pot recipes are amazing! What could be easier than that?! (via Barley & Sage)

Culinary Hill

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

You don't need to be a professional to create a pot roast dinner full of hearty and robust flavors. Just follow this easy crock pot recipe the next time you want to impress guests or the family! (via Culinary Hill)

Vikalinka

Gochujang Short Ribs in the Slow Cooker

When you want a fancy dinner, but don't want to lift a single finger, this short ribs crock pot recipe lays things out super simply – resulting in a fantastic fare for dinner and beyond. (via Vikalinka)

Half Baked Harvest

Carnitas Chilaquiles with Whipped Jalapeño Cream

If you're wondering what whipped jalapeño cream is, you're in for a pleasant surprise. The mix of Greek yogurt and cream cheese with the jalapeños and honey is a dreamy sweet + spicy combo. This is an easy crock pot recipe for sure. The cream goes perfectly with the savory chilaquiles from the slow cooker, but we wouldn't blame you if you paired it with everything from here on out. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Culinary Hill

Stuffed Artichokes

Adding water and olive oil to your crock pot meals will make these stuffed artichokes nice and soft, which will make the crunchy breadcrumb topping stand out even more! We'll take these with extra Parmesan cheese, please. This has gotta be one of the simplest crock pot dinner ideas out there. (via Culinary Hill)

Half Baked Harvest

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

Cheese! Potatoes! Onions! Oooh! Now that we've got you locked into a cheesy-carby trance, you now are required to try your hand at this super fast crock pot recipe. Trust us, you won't regret it. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Spicy Southern Kitchen

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Ribs

You don't need a grill to enjoy barbecue. The slow cooker simmers ribs in a tangy sauce until they're falling off the bone. The fresh ginger and pineapple brighten up the traditional barbecue flavor in this crock pot recipe. Blast them under the broiler right before serving to add irresistible caramelized notes to your meal. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)

The Edgy Veg

Easy Vegan Crock Pot Lasagna Soup

Like your fave Italian pasta dish, this dish soup-ifies lasagna for a totally warm and comforting crock pot meal. (via The Edgy Veg)

Averie Cooks

Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Every minute this soup sits in the the slow cooker adds another complex level of flavor, which makes it oh-so deliciously addicting. It's gonna become your go-to when looking for crock pot recipes! (via Averie Cooks)

The Recipe Critic

Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

Peanut butter makes this Thai chicken rich and saucy while the “hidden” vegetables make this crock pot recipe a full course — especially great for kiddos who tend to avoid veggies! This is one of those easy crock pot meals that's practically begging to be dished out over a bowl of noodles or fluffy white rice. (via The Recipe Critic)

Vanilla and Bean

Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry

Get ready for an amazing collection of flavors, thanks to this crock pot recipe. With ginger, garlic, onion, and diced tomatoes, this dish can't be beat! It's one of the most delicious fast crock pot recipes we've seen! (via Vanilla and Bean)

Half Baked Harvest

Healthier Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup

15 minutes of prep time is all you need to make this easy, creamy tortellini soup filled with kale, carrots, and celery. It's topped with a healthy amount of tortellini and Parmesan cheese. Hot, steamy, and easy crock pot meals? We need it now! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Salt & Lavender

Crock Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemony flavors really brighten up this easy crock pot recipe, so you can get a complex, flavorful bite each time. (via Salt & Lavender)

The Diary of a Real Housewife

Slow Cooker Asian Meatballs

The secret to these meatballs? They're not made from scratch — shhh. The ridiculously flavorful, ginger-honey sauce makes up for it. This versatile easy crock pot recipe can be dressed up or down with additional sides. It's also a great option for party appetizers and snacks. (via The Diary of a Real Housewife)

Recipe Tin Eats

Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Ribs

After just 15 minutes of prep (and eight hours on low heat), this elegant dinner party-worthy meal can be all yours. The rich red wine sauce in this amazing crock pot recipe will make your family and guests question if you plan to become a fine-dining chef. Dress it up with sides, or keep it simple for a rustic approach. (via Recipe Tin Eats)

Completely Delicious

Chicken Coconut Korma in the Crock Pot

Healthy crock pot recipes don't get much better than this. Each bite of this easy crock pot meal carries savory and sweet flavors in its wake – it'll soon become a total dinnertime staple! It takes almost no prep time, too, and you'll find that this is one of the best fast crock pot recipes you've ever eaten. (via Completely Delicious)

Half Baked Harvest

Slow Cooker Chipotle Orange Street Tacos

Citrusy, smoky, and spicy slow-cooked chicken forms the backbone of these delish tacos. Easily play with the sweet and spicy flavors in the peppers and orange juice for a tantalizing taco treat! Spoon this crock pot recipe into warmed corn tortillas, then add your favorite toppings. The spicy pineapple slaw included as garnish brings out the best of this easy crock pot dinner recipe. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Salt & Lavender

Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy

You won't be able to get enough of this tender, fall-apart in your mouth chicken and gravy meal. It's the perfect easy crock pot recipe for colder winter nights, so you can warm up amongst the weather. (via Salt & Lavender)

You Won't Want To Cook Any Other Way After Using The Crock Pot 

Food Lovin' Family

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This traditional crock pot dinner boasts tender chunks of beef, a complex broth, and loads of savory veggies. This stew is about to become a crock pot staple in your house as a fundamental dish that doesn’t require hours of labor to satisfy. (via Food Lovin' Family)

The Life Jolie

Slow-Cooker Sausage and Peppers

We love how versatile this dish is, and it doesn’t get easier than this fast crock pot recipe, TBH. Add the sausage and peppers to hoagie rolls for lunch, mix with marinara for an Italian dinner, or chop up the leftovers to add to your breakfast omelet the next morning! (via The Life Jolie)

The Roasted Root

Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja

Cuban-style shredded beef swimming in a sauce of chiles, tomato, cumin, and oregano is flavorful enough to stand on its own. If you have a little extra time, this easy crock pot recipe is even better when added to a bowl of beans, rice, and plantains. We have to admit, this is one of the best crock pot recipes if you are looking for a complex Caribbean dish filled with flavor, without the excess labor and preparation. (via The Roasted Root)

Diethood

Slow-Cooker Salmon with Creamy Lemon Sauce

Salmon needs something to brighten it up. In this case, it's a zingy lemon sauce that clings to each bite! Trust us – this pick is prime when it comes to healthy crock pot recipes. This pescatarian crock pot meal is big on flavor, healthy, and low carb, making it a great option for the Keto diet as well. (via Diethood)

The Girl on Bloor

Creamiest Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff

When it comes to pasta, the creamier the better. Thanks to this crock pot recipe, every ingredient and flavor has the time to melt together to create something incredible. (via The Girl on Bloor)

Well Plated

Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Utterly indulgent baked potato soup is one of our fave hands-off easy slow cooker meals. Top your bowl with crispy bacon, sour cream, chives, and (of course) a healthy handful of cheese. This crock pot dinner recipe offers a fantastic and cozy warm-up bite in the fall and winter seasons. (via Well Plated)

Barley & Sage

Crock Pot White Queso Dip

Elevate weeknight nachos with this easy queso dip made that's with white American and pepper jack cheese, along with green chilies and pickled jalapeños. You'll want to add this to your list of easy crock pot recipes to share with the whole fam! (via Barley & Sage)

Half Baked Harvest

Crock Pot Cider Braised Short Ribs with Sage Butter Mashed Potatoes

Need more crock pot dinner ideas? This easy gourmet crock pot recipe is as simple as throwing everything in a pot, forgetting about it for a whole day, then scooping a delicious and hearty dinner straight out of the slow cooker. Easy crock pot meals are a true savior. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Hello Little Home

Crock Pot Spicy 3-Bean Chili

This easy slow cooker chili recipe keeps weeknights so simple, and makes for a hearty, comforting bowl during the winter months. (via Hello Little Home)

Kitchen Sanctuary

Butter Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

It takes less time to throw together this chicken dish than it would to head to your local takeout joint. This savory chicken-focused crock pot meal will melt in your mouth with tender chicken breasts and a creamy sauce that is sure to delight. (via Kitchen Sanctuary)

Family Food on the Table

Crock Pot Recipe For Honey Garlic Chicken

Skip the delivery fees, and make a big batch of this honey garlic slow cooker chicken this weekend instead. With only five ingredients and a few simple steps, this recipe hits all of the marks as one of the easiest and best slow cooker recipes. By the time you get back from drinks with the girls, you'll have an effortless and super crave-able dinner waiting for you in your crock pot. (via Family Food on the Table)

Diethood

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

If you are craving chicken enchiladas, but want to avoid unnecessary steps and fuss, this slow cooker recipe is perfect for you! After the crock pot is done doing its thing, you will have eight full servings of chicken enchilada soup to eat or save for later. Let's hear it for easy crock pot meals! (via Diethood)

A Spicy Perspective

Mom's Best Beef Pot Roast

Did someone say comfort food? This simple crock pot dish (another great pick when it comes to easy crock pot meals) gives you the perfect setup for a family gathering, or if you just want to go off in the kitchen! (via A Spicy Perspective)

Super Easy Slow Cooker Recipes The Whole Family Will Love

Little Spice Jar

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

Need crock pot recipes that won't be too hard to make? A lazy Sunday *always* calls for a protein-packed and very vegan spin on a classic, and this one is totally worth sharing with someone special. This slow-cooked dish, full of ideal veggies and proteins, is a fantastic fall or winter recipe that will warm you up in the chilliest of seasons. It's one of the best easy crock pot meals for warming up a bit. (via Little Spice Jar)

Simply Whisked

Crock Pot Meal with Lentil Bolognese

Looking for a meat-free alternativeto this hearty, slow-cooked sauce? Lentils are just the protein-packed and substantial answer you've been looking for! This hearty and full-flavored crock pot recipe is meatless, fiscally responsible, and can be made gluten-free, making it a healthy and guilt-free option for anyone and everyone. (via Simply Whisked)

The Girl on Bloor

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Dal

Summer or winter squash work well in this Indian dal dish that's as just as eclectic as it is easy. This healthy and easy crock pot meal saves and reheats well, making multiple dinners a true one-and-done. Play with adding your favorite veggies, lentils, and spices each time you make it for unique options every time you make it. We love easy crock pot recipes that get creative! (via The Girl on Bloor)

Amanda Wilens

White Turkey Chili

Great for leftover turkey (and chicken, too), this white chili is topped with a flavorful combo of lime juice, cilantro, and Monterey jack cheese. It's the best of the best when it comes to savory, hearty crock pot meals! (via Amanda Wilens)

Culinary Hill

Boursin Mashed Potatoes

Make this mashed potato recipe so much easier by popping everything in a crock pot. This recipe leverages baby potatoes, so there's no peeling required in the process, but this dish still holds all the good flavor. (via Culinary Hill)

Crock Pot Meals & Slow Cooker Recipes Take The Stress Out Of Scrumptious Dinner Faves

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These crock pot recipes are perfect for your next weeknight dinner! We love how they take advantage of easy, seasonal ingredients that make your crock pot a part of your cooking routine, year-round. Plus, they'll keep you warm on chilly evenings. You'll also find some truly healthy crock pot recipes in our list, too!

Many of these amazing easy crock pot recipes can be modified to the delights and special dietary needs of you and your family. These recipes often yield enough delectable goodness and keep leftovers well, so you can save the excess for a quick lunch, or freeze it for even easier future meals. Crock pot and slow cooker meals take the stress out of the kitchen, so you don’t have to sacrifice time, labor, and effort to eat well, and feel full.

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When I'm looking to see if a bougie skincare product is worth re-purchasing, I have a finely tuned (and slightly unique) barometer. I check how my skin reacts, feel out the longevity of the product, notice any immediate results — and see if my husband starts stealing it from me. He has the strongest opinions of anyone I know, so when I look in my skincare cabinet and see products moved around that I definitely didn't touch, that's how I know they're good. Do I wish he had more affordable taste? Yes, but the man gets quality, and I have to say I'm quite proud.

Wanna know what he — and I — can't get enough of right now? Here are the skincare products, from face mists to face masks, that are genuinely so good, you won't be able to stop your partner from stealing them.

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First Aid Beauty Radiance Pads

Starting off this list strong with my most-stolen product: the First Aid Beauty Radiance Pads. My husband uses these like they're candy, and at this point, I have to buy 3 boxes because of how quickly we both use them.

Exfoliating pads are a great way to cleanse your skin, especially if you get a lot of buildup from makeup, sweat, or your environment. These are great to use to make sure you've cleaned all of the dirt from the day off before you go to bed. And if you're greedy like my husband, you can also use these day and night for extra glowing skin.

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Innisfree Daily Mineral Sunscreen

You can never go wrong with sunscreen, but if you have sensitive skin like me (and my husband), then opt for this option from Innisfree! It's super light, and doesn't have lots of perfumes or random fragrance — super helpful when you're trying not to irritate your skin. It also has hyaluronic acid which is super moisturizing, so it won't leave you with textured or dry skin!

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L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream

This hand cream became my addiction over the past couple months — which means it also became my husband's. I even had to buy him his own, because I was so tired of hearing, "Hey, can I use that good-smelling lotion again?"

This hand cream that has the most soothing feel — and smell! — on the skin. Definitely stock up on this for the colder months and you, just like the over 10,000 Amazon reviewers, will love it!

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Caudalie Vinopure Clay Mask

Sometimes I like to convince my husband to have a nice, spa night in (I don't have to try very hard, he's clearly easily convinced), and this face mask is the first product I reach for. It seriously cleanses the skin, and practically eliminates visible pores from your skin. It's a very strange, detoxifying mask that I would recommend to anyone — but only to use about once every other week!

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Tatcha Deep Cleanser

I just had to re-stock this product because you-know-who has been using it far too much for my liking... And I have to say, I understand why! It's very lightweight, but it really gets into your pores and helps cleanse them thoroughly. Plus, a little really does go a long way — so even if you're sharing it with your own partner, it will last!

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It Cosmetics Confidence In An Eye Cream

This eye cream eliminates any trace of bags under your eyes...like it really makes them non-existent! So much so, that my husband noticed my bags were gone, and so naturally he's started using it too. It's honestly life-changing, and I'll always buy refills of this baby no matter how much we use it!

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First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser

This has to be one of my most practical products that I didn't know I needed — or rather, we needed. If you get bumps on your skin from the sun, KP, rashes, or eczema, this product eliminates it all. It has 10% AHA which is extremely exfoliating, and basically works like magic on the skin. Such a good product!

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Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist

My husband would be furious if I shared this with you, but he's a face mist girly like me, through and through. As much as most men may not want to admit it, they like being pampered — and this mist truly makes you feel like you're at a spa! It's that good! I use this in the morning, because it just wakes me up with the most refreshing peppermint-like feeling. I adore this spray so much! And so does my husband...unfortunately for my bank account.

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I'm not trying to rush into a new year, but 2025 is looking incredibly promising based on the new books coming our way. At this point, I'm going to need more bookshelves to keep up with the influx of electrifying novels I keep adding to my growing TBR pile. So, here's the inside scoop on all the most-anticipated books for next year that you'll want to start thinking about — and even pre-order!

You know I love being your book bestie, so let's jump into these juicy titles and plots that have me buzzing with excitement!

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Bearer of Bad News by Elisabeth Dini (April 29, 2025)

Based in Las Vegas, Lucy Rey lives life as a hairdresser who has a thing against people who can't be upfront with her. Call it karma, manifestation, or bad luck, but she seems to run into the worst secret when she finds out her fiancé hasn't been faithful. With not many options in sight, down-on-her-luck Lucy decides to take on the role of bearing bad news to people.
She's not 100% sure about the job, but it takes her to the Italian Dolomites and promises to render a nice sum of cash if she completes her job. However, she doesn't anticipate the world of secrets she's thrust into nor will she be prepared when she realizes how much she's connected to them.

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For One Night Only by Jessica James (January 7, 2025)

Valerie Quinn's show is on the verge of being canceled because of her wild choices, and she's not ready for that to happen. In a hasty attempt to save it, she decides to put her band Glitter Bats back together. It's just the thing she thinks her public image needs. That and a certain bassist — Caleb Sloane.

Sadly, Valerie and Caleb aren't on speaking turns due to an icky breakup that didn't fare well for the latter. But, Caleb's always found it hard to resist Valerie's charm so he decides to give their reunion and faux relationship another chance. It seems like a good ideas, but they'll have to figure out to avoid all the pitfalls that led to their demise if they want things to work in their favor.

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Accidentally Amyby Lynn Painter (January 14, 2025)

Isabella Shay's knee-jerk reaction to claim a pumpkin spice latte that isn't hers backfires when the cute businessman she runs into ends up being the VP of her new job — and he is not happy about her little lie. Blake Phillips isn't who she thought he was at work and she'd rather not have anything to do with him. But, something keeps pulling them towards each other and it makes things harder when they're supposed to maintain their professional composures.

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Better Than Friends by Jill Shalvis (January 21, 2025)

Nothing shakes up your life quite like the disappearance of your parents and the fact your ex is the only person you trust to help you find out what happened to them. Reaching out to Noah Turner isn't at the top of Olivia Porter's to-do list, but she doesn't have a choice because he was a special investigative agent for the National Park Service. Of course he was good at his job and terrible at maintaining a relationship — at least that's what Olivia seems to think.

When they're forced to be in each other's orbit again, old feelings start to come up as the race to find Olivia's parents gets underway. But, Noah and Olivia will have to decide if they trust each other to stop living in their heads so they can have give love a real chance.

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The Matchmaker by Aisha Saeed (February 4, 2025)

Nura Khan's following in her family's footsteps by continuing in the matchmaking business. She's super successful and has an amazing clientele due to how hard she works. Sadly, she's yet to put her skills to good use in her own romantic life. But, her childhood best friend decides to step in when she needs him the most. He's her childhood best friend who conjures up deep feelings in her even if he doesn't know it yet.

However, someone seems to have it out for her when a curated wedding crashes and burns among other odd occurrences. The more her work is sabotaged, the more Nura becomes convinced someone has it our for her. With the help of Azar and her team, she'll try to solve the mystery of who's toying with her before people get hurt.

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First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison (February 11, 2025)

Aiden Valentine's become jaded by love even though he's hosting Baltimore's romance hotline, Heartstrings. He's tired of giving everyone else advice while his romantic life is all over the place, but he can't escape it after an interview with a young girl about her mom's dating life becomes popularized. That mom happens to be Lucie Stone.

In her eyes, she's doing a great job at work and has the support of her family. She never questioned things until her daughter called into Heartstrings and it makes her become open to love. Enter a collaboration with Aiden.

Though they're supposed to be helping Lucie's love life, there's a magnetic connection between them that's undeniable. Lucie knows this little "find romance" thing is meant for her, but she can't but wonder if it's closer than she or Aiden are willing to admit.

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Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley (March 11, 2025)

Jane and Dan's 19-year-old marriage has reached a crossroads that's threatening to send them in different directions. Well, it's mostly Jane who's become disenchanted with her life. She feels lost in motherhood, her career, and believes she's not the only person Dan has been with. Still, the couple decide to head to the luxurious restaurant La Fin du Monde in celebration of their anniversary. It's just Dan isn't suspecting Jane wants to drop a bombshell on him.

However, her plans are slashed into pieces when a climate activist group takes over the dining area. It's not just that, it seems like they've taken pages from book she wrote. She thought it was a failure, but apparently someone has been drawing inspiration from it.

Jane and Dan must rely on each other since they're privy to how this hostage situation will unfold. Although it's not what she had in mind, maybe it could be the very thing to put the spark back into their marriage.

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Early Thirties by Josh Duboff (March 18, 2025)

Victor and Zoey aren't twenty-something college students anymore, and they're starting to feel every ounce of it. While Victor's found his lane covering the lives of celebrities, Zoey is stuck working for a fashion company that's yet to find a successful way to work with influencers. Still, it's clear to them that the carefree days of their youth seem to be over.
Even worse is the fact their friendship feels like it's falling apart. They're not talking to each other like they use to and it seems to boil down to the fact they're starting to see each other as more than friends in this hilarious second coming-of-age novel.

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Swept Away by Beth O'Leary (April 1, 2025)

One night stands are meant to be a "hit it and quit it" sort of thing, but running into a former fling is inevitable sometimes. What makes things awkward is when you become stranded with the person you didn't think you'd see again after a fun rump. That's exactly what happens to Zeke and Lexi when their sexy time overshadows logic.

While on Zeke's father's houseboat, neither of them make sure it's connected to the dock so they drift out and realize it much too late. Surrounded by a large body of water and minimal resources, Zeke and Lexi go from a one night stand to a mini version of Gilligan's Island, except they're not exactly laughing at their predicament at first.

But, their long talks begin to develop into much more and it proves that disasters are the best way to see what someone is made of.

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Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry (April 22, 2025)

Emily Henry's gearing up for the release of a new Spring 2025 read and it has all the makings of a juicy rom-com, according to People.

When two writers find themselves on Little Crescent Island for a chance of a lifetime, a hilarious chase ensues as they rush to be chosen to write the biography of the mysterious Margaret Ives. Whereas Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning success, Alice Scott has been looking to make her mark as a writer. Though Alice doesn't want to think of it this way, she's pulled into the competitive nature of receiving Margaret's blessing because Hayden isn't letting up.

The problem is that Margaret isn't sharing everything she knows and the NDA the two have signed are making it difficult to decide what's worth adding to her story or not. The closer Alice and Hayden get to the finish line, the more their competition pulls them closer together for a steamy tale that'll leave your jaw on the floor by the time you read the last page.

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One Golden Summerby Carley Fortune (May 6, 2025)

Alice grew up believing that the lake is sort of magical thanks to something her grandmother used to tell her and it seemed like she was right. Just one summer there changed Alice in a way she always remembers, but life has been mundane as an adult.

She's a decent photographer who spends time making other people look good, but she wonders if this is how she'll spend the rest of her life. No sooner than she has that thought, something happens to Nan that makes Alice want to take them back to Barry's Bay.

As soon as they arrive, someone familiar comes roaring by on the lake — Charlie Florek — and she feels like a giddy teen all over again. Though they're both adults, Charlie has a way of making her feel carefree, but she's afraid to open her heart. Could the change she's been looking for live in Barry's Bay?

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Can't Get Enoughby Kennedy Ryan (May 13, 2025)

Hendrix Barry is the single, carefree, and sexy 'auntie' out of her friends — not that she's complaining. From the outside looking in, it seems like she doesn't have room to worry about anything. I mean, she's literally #careergoals in the flesh! But aside from the glitz and glamour of her life, Hendrix has to learn how to deal with being a caregiver for a parent.The last thing she needs is to add a man to her busy schedule — or so she thinks.

Her world bursts into a beautiful explosion of color when she meets sexy tech mogul Maverick Bell. He's as charming as as he is business savvy and seems to know how to knock Hendrix off her carefully planted feet. But, Maverick is the last person she's supposed to be with. The problem is that she can't seem to stay away from him.

Can't Get Enough is the final book of the Skyland series so make sure you read Before I Let Go and This Could Be Us to get introduced to the friends at the heart of each moving book!

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The Drowning Game by Barbara Nickless (January 1, 2025)

Nadia and Cass Brenner have inherited Ocean House along with everything that comes with it. This means they've been set up for success by way of a successful yacht business that had elite clientele from America to Europe and are on their way to securing even more funding with the commission of an even bigger build for a wealthy billionaire. But just as they're on the brink of securing things, Cass' life is abruptly cut short.

The police wave it off as a suicide, but Nadia's intuition and sleuthing help her uncover the dangerous things Cass was involved in before her death. Unfortunately, she doesn't do a good job of evading the same world her sister was involved in and becomes embroiled in the dark web that eventually caught up with her sister.

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The Perfect Home by Daniel Kenitz (January 7, 2025)

Dawn and Wyatt Decker are one of reality TV's beloved couples thanks to their show, The Perfect Home, but it seems like ego and fate have different plans for them. For starters, Dawn's never been keen to the idea of being a 'celebrity,' but Wyatt's always welcomed fame to the point he wants even more of it. One thing they agree on is the expansion of their family, but infertility issues have made it difficult for them to conceive due to Wyatt's medical issues.

However, his hunger to improve the situation turns sinister when he has an adverse reaction to fertility drugs. Though he and Dawn receive their miracle twins, Wyatt becomes a darker version of himself that Dawn can't recognize. When she decides to go on the run with their babies to protect them from her husband's new cruel nature, Wyatt convinces viewers and closed loved ones that Dawn is the one with the problem.

This mother will have to use her intellect and their past to put an end to the man she once knew. But it'll require her to trust allies in this fast-paced thriller.

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The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf by Isa Arsén (January 7, 2025)

Margaret Shoard may shine onstage as an actress, but her love life has stalled. She's married to her best friend Wesley, but she knows she's not the only one he shares his affections with. This causes her depression to plummet further than it's ever gone until she's prescribed medicine to help pull her out of her funk.

Before long, Wesley receives a prestigious invitation by director Vaughn Kline to take part in a new Shakespeare project in New Mexico and Margaret makes the decision to tag along. But, they both find salacious things in the desert which threaten their marriage and sanity.

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A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriageby Asia Mackay (January 14, 2025)

Hazel and Fox look like any normal couple who've just had a baby, but they're harboring murderous tendencies behind their normalcy. In their mind, they only killed those who used the patriarchy to their advantage, but a killer is still just that, right?

They decided to stop reaping the rewards of helping the world in their own twisted way to become a nuclear family and almost fooled themselves into thinking they'd put their pasts behind them. But Hazel can't stop thinking about the thrill of killing and it's really starting to bother her.

The slight problem is Fox is settling into the life they've built, especially where fatherhood is concerned. At the same time, he knows Hazel is struggling and completely understands her. There's no judgement from him until Hazel does the unthinkable and the police follow the breadcrumbs right to their front door.

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You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego (February 11, 205)

Mila del Angél may have been an aspiring writer at one point, but her passion is reignited when famous author J.R. Alastor picks her to host a writing treat in Maine. No one knows Alastor's identity, but that's all a part of the fun. What's even more thrilling is the fact Mila isn't exactly best friends with one of the other guests that'll be attending.

Between the two of them, Alastor and Mila have created a week full of fun for the thriller authors, but no one knows that the latter is willing to kill the guest she's not a fan of. Before she can act, someone else is found dead and it has nothing to do with Mila.

Whoever is doing the killing knows every single trick there is to murder someone and disappear into obscurity which makes Mila wonder why she was truly chosen to host a retreat.

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Kills Well With Others by Deanna Raybourn (March 11, 2025)

After the events of Killers of a Certain Age, Billie, Helen, Mary Alice, and Natalie are back. Having survived the events that threatened their lives, they're ready to get back to work instead of biding their time at different classes that have no thrill to them.
Their prayers are answered when the head of the Museum calls them to complete the toughest mission they've ever faced. There's a mole within the organization that's connected kills to a powerful Eastern European figure and is eliminating them one by one. What makes it difficult for Billie, Helen, Mary Alice, and Natalie is the fact they're next in line to receive this mole's special attention.
They'll have to use their wits and experience to uncover this person's identity before it's too late.

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All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman (March 11, 2025)

Florence Grimes is in her early thirties and has still maintained her carefree [read: lazy] approach to life. She's also a single mom who's career didn't pan out the way she'd hope it would. Her son Dylan is the only reason she gets up and attempts to try every morning. Life seems normal until Dylan's bully — Alfie Risby — doesn't come home after a class trip and everyone places the blame on Florence's son.
Suddenly having to do more than she's ever done in the past few years, Florence decides to figure out what happened to Alfie so Dylan isn't implicated any further. There's just one little problem: she's unliked by other mothers and she doesn't think Dylan is telling everything he knows.

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Gothictown by Emily Carpenter (March 25, 2025)

Billie Hope's prayers are answered when she's given the chance to purchase a gorgeous Victorian home in Juliana, Georgia for $100. Anyone else wouldn't touch this offer with a 10-foot pole, but it's just the thing Billie's been waiting for. It'll give her a chance to leave bustling NYC behind and all of the pain that followed her family once she was forced to close her restaurant. And that's the other thing — the offer to buy the new home comes with the promise of a business grant to help her open a new eatery!

It doesn't take long for Billie, her husband Peter, and their young daughter Meredith to move to Juliana. They start to settle into their new life, oblivious to the tiny red flags that keep appearing. Over time, Billie begins having nightmares coupled with the hardships her marriage begins facing. Also, the town's elders continue to make their presence known in uncomfortable ways.

Despite the sugary sweet charm of the south, Billie begins wondering if she made a grave decision by moving her family to Juliana.

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This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead (March 25, 2025)

The death of Jane Sharp's father has left her looking for an escape from her heavy feelings so she turns to true crime as a distraction. The further she goes, the more Jane becomes close to those who've also turned to studying methods of killers so they can spot patterns from a mile away. It's exactly what leads Jane and her friends to try to solve the mysterious deaths of college students in Delphine, Idaho.

Convinced the police aren't telling the truth about what happened, Jane and her friends try to start solving the case themselves. But, nothing is as clear as they'd hope it would be and they're convinced that someone may be waiting until the right moment to trap them.

Though she survived what happened in Delphine, Jane's never talked about it until now.

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You Can't Hurt Meby Emma Cook (November 5, 2025)

Eva Reid was born without the ability to feel an ounce of pain no matter how mild or severe it is. As such, she's gained popularity for something that's rare and is consistently being attended to by everyone — including her husband, scientist Dr. Nate Reid, and journalist Anna Tate. That's why it's so shocking when Eva is found dead in her own home.
Anna begins to become obsessive about Eva's life, career, and the fact she was Dr. Nate Reid's patient before becoming his wife. Their seems to be more to the couple than they'd let on and Anna is determined to figure out what these things were.
Under the impression that she'd like to help Dr. Reid complete an extensive novel about Eva, Anna begins hunting for the truth every chance she gets. It's not that she won't find it, but more so she'll be shocked when she realizes who the Reids were and what darkness awaits her.

The Most-Anticipated Family-Themed Books Of 2025

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The Rules of Fortune by Danielle Prescod (February 1, 2025)

Written by veteran journalist Danielle Prescod, The Rules of Fortune follows the lives of the Carter Family. True to tradition, they gather for a moment of celebration in Martha's Vineyard and expect nothing out of the ordinary to happen. But when the patriarch dies, the media quickly swoops in with questions about the family's booming business. At the center of it all is Kennedy Carter.

She planned to debut a documentary she'd been working on prior to her father's death, but her plans shift when she begins wondering about who her father was. She's never cared for the niceties of coming from a wealthy family or the ruthless nature it takes to have the things they've been afforded.

The more she digs into her father's past, the more she realizes how little she knew about her family's empire and will be faced with a moral task that will follow her for the rest of her life.

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The Motherload: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood by Sarah Hoover (January 14, 2025)

Sarah Hoover wants everyone to cut the BS about the "sunshine and rainbows" aspect of motherhood. She peels back that first layer and dives into everything else that happens when you become a mother in The Motherload: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood.
Having painted a picture of the life she wanted to live, Sarah Hoover seemed like she was on the right path when she moved to NYC as an art history major and later secured a role in an art gallery. She didn't have a shortage of friends and even met her husband during this time. Unfortunately, her pregnancy upended what she thought was a perfect life.

She stopped feeling sure of herself and began to push everyone away as she grappled with everything from anxiety to shame. It didn't help that one of doctors traumatized her either. And when she gave birth? She didn't feel the flood of emotions other mothers did and it was confusing because she couldn't understand what was wrong with her.

Sadly, Sarah didn't realize she was dealing with a severe case of postpartum depression that would take time to heal from. Having made it through to the other side, Sarah's ready to normalize the other side of the picture-perfect view of motherhood.

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We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes (February 11, 2025)

Lila Kennedy's suffering in the wake of having an unhappy marriage, daughters who won't listen, and more. She doesn't even know what's going on with her career anymore and feels like everything is in limbo.

Life seems to think she needs more hiccups when her dad decides to enter her life again. The wound he left when he decided to pursue a life in Hollywood over three decades ago is reopened, leaving Lila on the brink of exploding. Instead of doing that, her father's presence begins to crack the wall around her heart and teach everyone the most important lessons about having a family you love.

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Tiltby Emma Pattee (March 4, 2025)

Annie is looking forward to the end of her nine-month pregnancy and is almost at the finish line when a detrimental earthquake shocks her town in Portland, Oregon. Having been at IKEA when it struck, she's left without a means to contact anyone which forces her to try to walk through destruction.She comes across others who are in need of help and even experiences the care of people she's never met before. The more Annie walks, the more she begins unpacking thinks about her marriage and her thoughts surrounding motherhood in a way that makes her want to approach life differently.

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The Californians by Brian Castleberry (March 11, 2025)

Tobey Harlan's down on his luck in 2024, and he's willing to do anything to secure a better life for himself even if it means stealing three valuable pieces of artwork from his father. The Northern California wildfire stole his last shred of hope so he's willing to work with a shady person so he can move far away.
100 years before that, Klaus Aronsohn finesses his way into the film industry by reinventing himself as director Klaus von Stiegl. People buy into what he's selling and he begins to go after everything Hollywood has to offer. However, his career halts while he's directing the controversial TV show Brackett.

In between Tobey and Klaus' story lies that of the latter's granddaughter. Diane "Di" Stiegl began to make a career for herself as an artist in NYC during the 80s who manages to use art to paint a tale of the American presidency and pop culture at the time. Somehow this garners her the things her grandfather tried to hold onto.

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Rabbit Moon by Jennifer Haigh (April 8, 2025)

Claire and Aaron Litvak's horrible divorce seems to be the least of their concern when their young daughter Lindsey is involved in a terrible car accident. They rush to her side at the hospital and wait with bated breath to see if their daughter will survive or not. Somehow this begins to not only unravel what caused Claire and Aaron to get divorced, but the former couple will begin to look at why Lindsey stopped talking to them. The only person who knows everything about Lindsey is her sister Grace.

Deciding to stay in Shanghai, Claire and Aaron struggle to adjust. Over time, they deal with the fact Lindsey's life may end along with the idea that she may have been hiding much bigger secrets.

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The Bright Yearsby Sarah Damoff (April 22, 2025)

Ryan and Lillian Bright are in love with each other as well as the fact their young infant Georgette has been born. Everything seems great aside from the fact Lillian and Ryan are hiding things from each other. One has a secret son while the other grapples with a terrible alcohol addiction that manifests in huge ways as Georgette grows.

Things eventually reach a boiling point, leaving Georgette feeling jaded by the parents she thought she knew. It's around this time her half-brother begins searching for the his true family that pulls Georgette back. Somehow, they'll have to ask themselves if family is worth forgiving or not.

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Happy to Help by Amy Wilson (January 7, 2025)

Amy Wilson's people-pleasing nature stems from her childhood. From being an elder sister to becoming a mom of three, she's always loved to help others. But this quickly spiraled into sacrificing her needs and wants so others were always taken care of first.

This caused her to question why she'd allow herself to become a people-pleaser and she sought to delegate her tasks to others. Fed up with the way no one seemed to want to help, she decided that maybe she wasn't the only one with a problem.

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Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose by Martha Beck (January 7, 2025)

It's no secret that anxiety has permeated every facet of our society, but Dr. Martha Beck wants to negate the fact we can simply think good thoughts to rid ourselves of being stuck in "fight or flight" mode. She pinpoints why we're seeing rising cases of anxiety and how it can be used as a tool instead of something to get ride of.
Backed by neuroscience and her own background, Beck helps us understand the way our brains work and why they seem to gravitate towards an "anxiety spiral." She also shows how we can nurture our "creativity spiral" more so we can reach for more joy.

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Go Higher: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace by Big Sean (January 21, 2025)

You may know him as the successful rapper Big Sean, but Sean Anderson proves there's more to him than meets the eye in Go Higher: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace. Despite his success, he's still experienced highs and lows like everyone else, even going as far to name his anxiety and depression.

He introduces readers to key moments that shaped his life — from signing with Kanye West to learning how to cultivate healthy relationships with others. Along the way, Sean has learned how to self-reflect and do the work to become a better person which is why he decided to write Go Higher: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace.

Outlined as accepting, strategizing, trying, trusting, and manifesting, these five practices will help you work out your day to day life in a way that feels practical.

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Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms by Nicola Slawson (February 11, 2025)

Journalist Nicola Slawson has had it with the idea that something is wrong with single women. Originally covering topics that uplifted single women via her newsletter The Single Supplement, she decided to formulate everything she's discovered into Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms. Readers will find charming and welcoming anecdotes about being single that doesn't feel like trauma dumping. She knows it's not always easy to live a single life, but she doesn't want you to succumb to the idea that it's impossible to find joy.

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Me, But Betterby Olga Khazan (March 11, 2025)

Olga Khazan couldn't figure out why she was unhappy despite having a beautiful relationship and the career she'd always wanted. She's always known she's been an overachiever, but she started to fear that it was getting in the way of her enjoying the fruits of her labor. Thus began an experiment that lasted 365 days.

She wanted to know if it's possible to completely change your personality so she dived into the five traits that make it up — extroversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, openness, and neuroticism. Based on the research she looked at, Olga realized that consistency plays a role in shaping or changing our personalities — except she had to do a ton of faking to even remotely see a change.

What she found is everything she's willing to share in Me, But Better, but it doesn't end the way you think it does.

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How to Giggle: A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriouslyby Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo (April 15, 2025)

Besties Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo are bringing Giggly Squad to a bookshelf near you next year! Known for their infectious laughter and sheer joy, they're ready to help readers lean into the joy of laughing. Covering topics that range from spotting red flags in all relationships to being a little delulu to accomplish your heart's desires, you'll feel like your own best friends are talking to you.
And yes, you'll find conversations about sex, social media no-nos, and more in How to Giggle: A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously.

The Most-Anticipated Historical Books Of 2025

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Give Her Credit by Grace L. Williams (January 1, 2025)

Though feminism was gaining popularity in the '70s, women were still receiving the lower end of the financial stick. Did you know women weren't allowed to have credit unless their father or husband co-signed for them or that income was scoffed at if you weren't a man? All of this ran rampant until the Women's bank opened.

Grace L. Williams dives into that and more in Give Her Credit, shining a light on how women like B. LaRae Orullian, Carol Green, Judi Foster, and more changed the way the world looked at women's finances. They dared to break barriers in Denver so that marginalized communities would have the resources to do the unthinkable — kind of like how we've been doing ever since.

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Jane Austen's Bookshelf by Rebecca Romney (February 18, 2025)

Book dealer Rebecca Romney has always loved reading Jane Austen's work because she appreciates how the author has always centered women, but she always wondered about other writers who dared to do the unthinkable during a time where women weren't taken as seriously.

Though she knew Jane Austen had to have been influenced by them, Romney wanted to know more about them. To her surprise, it was hard to find information on the other great literary minds of during that time that weren't men. So, Romney decided to write Jane Austen's Bookshelf to uncover where these women went by highlighting names like Ann Radcliffe, Elizabeth Inchbald, and Maria Edgeworth.

By the time you finish reading this insightful novel, you may feel compelled to do a bit of research yourself!

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Smother by Rachel Richardson (February 18, 2025)

Rachel Richardson's new poetry collection examines a question we've all asked ourselves: "Can children be raised in a world plagued with climate control issues?" As a mother who's grieving the loss of a dear friend, Richardson lyrically documents the Californian fires via poems filled with despair and other heavy emotions. She also finds a way to connect the world's burning to the injustices and changes women's bodies experience in a lifetime.

Smother is beautifully written and invites us to find ways to answer tough questions while sitting with emotions we'd rather run from.

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Celebrities really aren't that different from us. They experiment with their fashion, they have their tried-and-true party recipes, and they get serious celebrity crushes. And we can actually thank Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter Apple (and her celeb crush on Timothée Chalamet) for the GOOP founder's return to the big screen. Marty Supreme marks the first time Gwyneth Paltrow has been in a movie since 2019's Avengers: Endgame, and as soon as Apple heard about the Dune star's involvement in the new movie, "she pleaded with her mom to accept," according to a Daily Mail source.

We don't actually have an official synopsis for the movie yet, but Variety reports that the fictional movie could be inspired by the life and career of professional ping pong player Marty Reisman, who passed away in 2012. Here's everything you need to know about the film, including the beloved rapper making his film debut.

Gwyneth Paltrow And Timothée Chalamet Get, Um, Cozy For 'Marty Supreme'

Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd see Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow making out — especially not on a random Thursday morning. But TBH, I'm equally as focused on Gwyneth's outfit as I am on the actual kiss. It's totally giving The Royal Tenenbaums.

See The First Set Photos From 'Marty Supreme'

The first leaks from Marty Supreme show Timothée Chalamet with a brand new haircut and a mustache. (I was wondering why he cut all his hair off!). He is barely recognizable and my first thought when I saw these photos was "Oh!" His trousers + button down + tie combo is vintage, but I definitely want a pair of red leather gloves for fall 2024.

And can we get Timothée in a sweater vest for the rest of time?

What is the new ping pong movie?

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Timothée Chalamet's new movie Marty Supreme is a ping pong movie, and word on the street is it's inspired by the late Marty Reisman. On July 15, A24 confirmed Timothée's casting on X (formerly Twitter) with a photo of a ping pong ball with "Marty Supreme" written on it above three stars and "Made in America."

The style of A24's ping pong ball looks similar to real-life ping pong balls used in the 1960s, which definitely supports the idea Marty Supreme could take place in the 60s or 70s. And this isn't the first time we'll see Timothée Chalamet in a vintage biopic! The actor is starring as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, which hits theaters this Christmas.

Who's in the Marty Supreme cast?

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Marty Supreme Cast

In addition to Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler the Creator just joined the cast of Marty Supreme. Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein are writers, as well as producers alongside Timothée Chalamet, Eli Bush, and Anthony Katagas.

When is Marty Supreme coming out?

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We don't have an official release date for the movie yet. Stay tuned to see when Marty Supreme will hit theaters!

Can't wait to see Timothée Chalamet onscreen again? Read up on why the A Complete Unknown Trailer Cements Timothée Chalamet As An Oscar Contender.

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Haley James Scott and Peyton Sawyer might be best friends on One Tree Hill, but when fans realized actresses Bethany Joy Lenz and Hilarie Burton don't follow each other on social media, they speculated things weren't so friendly in the real world. And on the October 16 episode of Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast, while promoting her new book Dinner for Vampires Life on a Cult TV Show (While also in an Actual Cult!), Lenz seemingly confirmed that something had happened between the costars.

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"I love Hilarie,” she says. “I have always and will always and I don’t have any problem with her...There have been some bizarre misunderstandings that I really hope we can figure out one day, but I love that girl."

The "bizarre misunderstandings" in question could be related to political views and artistic differences. On February 29, the same day Lenz announced Dinner for Vampires, Hilarie Burton posted a graphic claiming "Imitation isn't the highest form of flattery," which some fans considered a reference to the similarities between their two book covers. Deuxmoi also claims the Tree Hill alums clash over LGBTQ+ views.

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Rumors of a feud intensified when Burton announced she was stepping back from the One Tree Hill rewatch podcast Drama Queens (which she co-hosted with Lenz and Sophia Bush). “We have reached the end of my behind-the-scenes experience on the show, and so I really started to question what I brought to this, but also how we keep that storytelling alive and important,” Burton said on the July 8 episode.

This decision to leave the show, and be replaced by Robert Buckley, confused fans even further. "We already had to experience the heartbreak of Hilarie leaving/getting kicked off the show as a regular. And now the podcast?" one Instagram comment reads. "Hilarie adds WAY too much entertainment to the show, we need her."

"Hilarie was very much looking forward to watching season 7 through 9 way back at the start of the podcast," another adds. "Disappointing 😞"

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While Bethany Joy Lenz' appearance on Call Her Daddy provides OTH fans with plenty of behind-the-scenes details (like the how the "most iconic" Nathan & Haley moment was that kiss in the rain), she also talks about being part of the Big House Family Cult — and how she basically "disappeared for 10 years."

While there was "nothing to be suspicious about" at first, her experience in the group morphed into something that left her isolated and dealing with the effects of PTSD.

"The stakes were so high," she tells People. "They were my only friends. I was married into this group. I had built my entire life around it. If I admitted that I was wrong...everything else would come crumbling down."

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Despite the fact the group convinced her she couldn't trust her One Tree Hill costars, Bethany Joy Lenz has had plenty of opportunities to bond with them since the show wrapped in 2012. In addition to Drama Queens, the One Tree Hill cast recently reunited for OTH Day in Wilmington, North Carolina, where they shot the show.

"Dangit, I love spending time with my Tree Hill family!" Lenz said in an Instagram post. "THANK YOU to everyone who came out! It never gets old visiting Tree Hill and seeing the love you guys continue showing all of us."

And while news of a sequel series was leaked in September, both Hilarie Burton and Bethany Joy Lenz say it's "too early" to confirm who will be returning. Stay tuned for the latest news!

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