My Top 5 Lists of 2021
Inspired by Obama’s annual list series, I decided to make my own compilation of my favorite books, movies, podcasts and the like of 2021.
Top 5 Books
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo a non-fiction book exploring the sexual lives of three women throughout the United States.
Everybody Else is Perfect by Gabrielle Korn a memoir by the former editor-in-chief of Nylon, reflecting on her experiences as a young Millennial in New York while battling an eating disorder.
If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha a fiction book exploring social classes and plastic surgery through four friends in South Korea.
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo a young adult novel-in-verse about two sisters grieving the loss of their father and the secrets he kept from them.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig a surprisingly feel-good fantasy novel about a woman contemplating suicide.
Top 5 Podcasts
Be There in Five hosted by Kate Kennedy a weekly two-hour deep dive on topics like MLM, Mormon mommy bloggers, and American Girl dolls.
The Dr. John Delony Show hosted by Dr. John Delony all the drama and juiciness of the Dr. Phil Show, but with practical advice from a real psychologist.
Bad on Paper hosted by Grace Atwood and Becca Freeman two best friends that chat about books, entrepreneurship and city life.
But, What’s Next? with Michelle Reed hosted by Michelle Reed calming reflections and chats with the family and friends of the host on living a simple life.
LISK: Long Island Serial Killer hosted by Mopac Audio a true crime podcast covering the mystery of LISK through the different perspectives of the families, detectives and potential suspects.
Top 5 TV Shows
Maid a Netflix mini-series about a young mother trying to start a new life after leaving her abusive relationship.
You a Netflix thriller series following the love life of a serial killer.
My Unorthodox Life a Kardashian-inspired reality show following a family who recently left the Haredi Jewish community as they embrace their new lives in New York City.
LuLaRich an Amazon Prime mini-series exposing the controversy around the MLM company LuLaRoe.
I’m Sorry a delightfully crude comedy about a comedian navigating motherhood (Season 3 has unfortunately been cancelled due to COVID).
Top 5 Movies
Unhinged a non-stop thriller about extreme road rage and revenge.
They Call Us Monsters a tear-jerking documentary exploring the lives of 3 juvenile offenders facing life sentences.
Lost Girls a dramatized account of the disappearance of Shannan Gilbert and the unsolved murders of the Long Island Serial Killer, as shown through Gilbert’s mother’s eyes.
I Care a Lot a dark comedy about a con artist who scams the elderly and messes with the wrong senior citizen.
Promising Young Woman a thriller about a young woman who seeks revenge on the “nice men” she meets at nightclubs.
