Patch Living: Your July Entertainment Guide

You might have some beach days and summer travels in store this July, but there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy the month's exciting entertainment lineup.

Whether you're looking to snag a suspenseful beach read like "The Ruin," head to theaters for Marvel's highly-anticipated "Ant-Man" sequel or binge on Netflix's latest releases, we've got you covered for those summer days when you just want to kick back and relax.

Here's the scoop on films, TV shows and books making headlines this month, plus an exclusive look at some of the entertainment industry's hottest events:

See It Or Skip It: "Ant-Man And The Wasp" And More

In "Ant-Man And The Wasp," Paul Rudd reprises his role as Ant-Man, the superhero capable of shrinking in scale while increasing in strength, while Evangeline Lilly takes up the role of the Wasp. The sequel to the 2015 Marvel blockbuster is a lighthearted and highly entertaining film in which Ant-Man must embrace his inner hero to aide the Wasp and her father on an urgent mission.

Also headed to theaters this month is "Whitney," a documentary that chronicles the life of late icon Whitney Houston. Here's what else to watch this month.

Related: Check out exclusive coverage of "Ant-Man And The Wasp" MoMA screening here.

What's New On Netflix?

Before you head to theaters for "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," make sure you've seen the earlier films in the trilogy: "Jurassic Park," "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" and "Jurassic Park III," all of which are on Netflix in July. Other available movies include "Troy" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth," with movies "Her" and "Blue Valentine" streaming later this month.

Meanwhile Netflix original "Orange is the New Black" is back for Season 6, and Season 8 of "Shameless" will be released July 28. See the rest of Netflix's July offerings here.

Your July Reading List

Nothing passes the summer hours like a suspenseful thriller, and Dervla McTiernen's new novel "The Ruin" is just that, with family betrayal, corruption and desperation at the heart of the "unsettling small-town noir."

If you're looking for an inspiring true story, opt for "Believe It: My Journey of Success, Failure, And Overcoming The Odds," the victory tale of Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback Nick Foles.

And we can't forget this month's guilty pleasure pick: "The Perfect Couple" by Elin Hildebrand. Its plot involves a mysterious death set against the backdrop of a lavish Nantucket wedding where everyone is a suspect. See the full reading list here.

Daniela's Lens: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Star-Studded Events

Daniela Kirsch is co-founder of NameFace — a facial recognition app that can identify celebrities in photographs. Through her technical and creative expertise, Kirsch has changed the entertainment industry, and she knows more than just a thing or two about photographing A-list events.

Kirsch is always on the move capturing the best moments from celebrity-filled events. (Case in point: Most recently she was front row center at an epic Fourth of July Snoop Dogg concert!) From movie premieres and awards shows to fashion weeks and musical performances, take a look at the rest of Kirsch's exclusive coverage for Patch.

First Photo: Marvel Studios 2018