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These less obvious book-reading intricacies may have even the most dedicated traditionalists considering a Kindle.

If you’re missing the magic of monsters, 80s nostalgia, Hopper dancing in his cabin, and determined kids taking matters into their own hands, there are shows out there that might fill some of that void.

Yes, they may be the king and queen of HGTV, and yes, they are launching their very own television network, the Magnolia Network, but no, Chip and Joanna Gaines do not even own a television.

It crowdsources actual movie critics' knowledge to give you more accurate and relevant recommendations.

Each was given a Basement Evil Score.

If you have a virtual assistant, chances are you've only just begun to scratch the surface of functionality. To help you get the most out of your device, we've rounded up more than a dozen lesser-known features of Amazon's Alexa.

"A World of Calm" is the perfect series for these chaotic times.

From Dragonfly Inn to Paris Geller’s townhouse.

The stars have never been so delicious.

This week, Apartment Therapy is creating our own must-watch lineups of reruns that you can mix and match for the perfect blend of new-to-you TV.

Say hello to your next reality TV obsession.

You can “travel” to just about any time period and location in the world—no passport or suitcase required.

From "Sleepless in Seattle" to "Set it Up."

It also found the No. 1 quarantine hobby in America.

With over a million downloads in the last two months alone, and with #randonautica gaining 176.5 million views on TikTok, Randonautica has to be the most surprising break out app hit of 2020.

The beloved Disney flick filmed in a city in Oregon.

You'll get some practice in for when it comes to buying a place in real life.

For one, keep your budget lower than 150K.

Experts weigh in on what to do—and what not to do—when trying to carry a couch up the stairs yourself.

A new streaming service promises to bring some of the world's more inspiring design and architectural stories straight to you has just launched.

As well as being a free way to have fun with your phone and feel like you're in "Jurassic World", the 10 AR dinosaurs are also realistically sized, move in a detailed real-life way, and are a great way to learn about the past.

It was founded by a dyslexic student who wanted to make it easier for others to enjoy written texts.

And watching the episode was deliciously unsettling.

The show gives a surprisingly detailed, real representation of renting in a city.

No matter what your current self-care routine looks like, it could probably benefit from a few hours of laughter.

Make room in your official collection of all things Harry Potter for a new wizardly addition: Board game and puzzle manufacturer USAopoly recently announced the forthcoming release of a new collaborative game. HARRY POTTER: Death Eaters Rising is based on the fifth book/film, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” The game, which will be available in Fall 2019, pits players against the infamous Death Eaters on a quest to ultimately corral and conquer Lord Voldemort.

It's fun, even if you don't regularly watch other people play video games.

No space? No problem!

New York’s Metropolitan Opera House has thought of a unique way to bring opera to the masses without putting anyone’s health at risk. Met stars will be performing audience-free recitals via live stream from incredible locations worldwide, and anyone can attend.

Each episode is only 4 to 7 minutes long.

Ellen is back (and so are our recaps)! We’re super excited that the furniture design competition returns tonight (Monday, January 18), so here’s a look back at the New Year’s Day casting special. We get a taste of what’s to come on season 2 of Ellen’s Design Challenge, we meet the cast, and two people are gone before they got the chance to really compete. Too bad, so sad. Want to meet the cast?

If you love to hate goop, then we’ve got a perfect summer read for you: Gabrielle Moss’ “Glop,” a hilarious, satirical take on Paltrow’s wellness dynasty.Moss, who’s also an editor at Bustle, said the idea for the book was born in 2015, after Paltrow posted on goop about vaginal steaming. “I decided I would also steam my vagina and report it to see how closely my experience mirrored Gwyneth’s,” she says.

Your middle school dreams have come true—the intensely rainbow universe of Lisa Frank will be coming to a theater near you. The feature film, which will be a live action/animation hybrid, is currently in development. If it’s anything like classic hybrids Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Paula Abdul’s Opposites Attract video, count us in.

Name: Bradley L Bowers City: Miami, FL Style: I use the term “future-monk” to describe my style. I avoid decoration and I love to let the purity of materials merge with really funky and exciting shapes & forms. Carpenter paired with: Matt Muenster What are your design strengths? Follow-through; I think it is an underrated quality and one of my greatest assets and strengths. What are your design weaknesses? I am insistent.

Are you an introvert who’s sworn off entertaining after too many exhausting events? Not everyone is cut out for every kind of hosting, but just because you’re not a social butterfly doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time with guests; you just have to do it the right way and play to your strengths. Here’s how.

People love LEGO. They also love Gilmore Girls. Now the two have come together in an idea so pure and beautiful that we can’t help but love it. Behold, a replica Luke’s Diner made from the toy blocks. While we’re waiting for Netflix, the showrunners, and cast to figure out if there will be more episodes of the revival or not, GG fans now have something else to possibly look forward to.

The 1995 teen film is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

It’s Apartment Therapy reader month! Join us every Thursday afternoon for Homebody Happy Hour—it’s your chance to unwind with fellow design fans and unload your thoughts on some fun conversation topics. You can judge my very television-centric living room layout all you want, but I’m not ashamed to say that TV and movies play a huge role in my house.

It can be a challenge to host more people than your guest room can handle. Instead of turning on your No Vacancy light, consider some creative options to offer your friends and family when your guest room is full to capacity. During our first month in Denver, my husband and I hosted 13 people (singles and families) in our 700 square-foot 1 bedroom shotgun. We were always happy to take in our friends but made sure to let them know about the size of our accommodations ahead of time.

More time at home means more Netflix binges.

HGTV "wanted to choose a town, which as well as meeting all of the necessary criteria, faced down major adversity and persevered."

“Hamilton” is exactly the kind of joy I'm looking for during this global pandemic.

Fans of HGTV’s "Good Bones" are going to want to plan a trip to downtown Indianapolis in the future.

Perhaps the only library in the world where eating, making a mess, and chirping loudly is allowed.

The ramifications of housing discrimination in mid-1900s continue to affect home-buying today.

Summer reading has never been cooler.

If you're looking for your next “nice” show, we've got you covered.

Because we could all use a laugh.

The fourth season of HBO’s “Insecure” has officially wrapped, and Sundays just won’t be the same without it. The past few months have been incredibly difficult due to the coronavirus pandemic and the senseless killings of Black Americans at the hands of police, but Issa Rae’s comedy series has been offering tiny doses of sweetness, 30 minutes at a time. Season 4 of “Insecure” was arguably the best so far.

Here is a shelf’s worth of important books by Black authors, read and recommended by these book lovers.

As with many things, one of the best places to start is with a book.

Disney+ only launched in November 2019, but it’s poised to become the second most popular streaming service after Netflix by 2025, according to Digital TV Research projections. And it’s hardly a surprise the platform has been so successful. After all, Disney is the comfort food of the entertainment industry.

Here are four period dramas that you can stream right now.

The festival is the result of a collaboration between 20 of the world's largest film festivals, including the Cannes, Venice, Tokyo, Berlin, and New York film festivals.

We could all use a little more Julia Child.

Sometimes you just need a good cry.

How Jess Day, Liz Lemon, and others might be taking their Zoom meetings.

Your Monopoly or Candyland could be more valuable than you realize.

A new episode comes out each Wednesday!