Patch Living: Your August Entertainment Guide

As the long summer days begin to dwindle and all those back-to-school errands loom in the distance, there's still plenty of time for some "R&R"— rest and recreation, that is. And, lucky for you, August offers no shortage on the entertainment front from captivating beach reads to the hottest new shows on Netflix.

Whether you're looking to catch a fun flick like "The Spy Who Dumped Me" or curl up with Rosie Walsh's romance novel "Ghosted," we've rounded up the best films, TV shows and books making headlines to satisfy your entertainment appetite.

So kick back, relax and catch up on all things entertainment in August:

See It Or Skip It: "The Spy Who Dumped Me" And More

In Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon's latest release, "The Spy Who Dumped Me," the pair star as best friends who are thrust into a world of spies, assassins and undercover operatives. Armed with only their smarts and impulsivity, they must embark on an international adventure across Europe. The light-hearted and entertaining film is a must-see this August.

Some other summer blockbusters headed to theaters include the whimsical "Christopher Robin" starring Ewan McGregor and his old stuffed-animal friend Winnie the Pooh. Plus, the newest release in the sci-fi world "Darkest Minds," starring Amandla Stenberg. Here's what else to watch this month.

What's New On Netflix?

Give yourself a break from the scorching August temperatures by heading inside to binge the latest releases on Netflix. Kristen Bell's Netflix original film "Like Father" debuts this month alongside Susan Johnson's "To All the Boys I've Loved Before," while Jason Bateman's thriller series "Ozark" returns for Season 2.

Some other must-see films new to Netflix include "No Country for Old Men," "Batman Begins," "The Aviator" and "Million Dollar Baby." And we can't forget modern classics like "Steel Magnolias," "The Informant!" and "The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring." See the rest of Netflix's August offerings here.

Your August Reading List

What better way to cap off your summer reading list than with a thriller that combines science, extreme religion and history! Author of "The Da Vinci Code," Dan Brown's latest release "Origin" follows a Harvard professor whose shocking discovery will "change the face of science forever."

If you're more of a hopeless romantic, Rosie Walsh's "Ghosted" is the pick for you. The tale depicts a woman taking a ride on the rollercoaster that is dating in today's generation with the presence of social media.

Some other new reads out right now include journalist Beth Macy's eye-opening book "Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America" and Daniel Silva's fast-paced spy thriller "The Other Woman." See the full reading list here.

Top Image Credit: Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon attend special screening of “The Spy Who Dumped Me” in New York City on July 29, 2018. (Photo Credit: Marion Curtis/Lionsgate)