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Reading Recs
By Julie Sprankles

12 Books Scary Mommy Editors Couldn’t Put Down In January

From buzzy new titles to unearthed treasures, here’s what we think deserves a spot on top of your TBR pile.

Pass The Shakespeare

Josie Grossie In Never Been Kissed Would Be The Cool Girl In 2026

Imagine the cross-stitch TikToks she would do today.

St. Denis Medical
Busy & Giggling

13 Shows To Watch If You Want To Pay 0 Attention & Still Laugh

We don’t want to always multitask while we watch TV, but sometimes, it’s inevitable.

Finding Her Edge on Netflix
Lots to Love!

18 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In February 2026

It’s cold outside *and* Valentine’s Day is coming up... let’s just snuggle up at home and watch something cozy.

A scene from the show 'Heated Rivalry' on HBO Max
The Squirm Is Real

What Heated Rivalry Taught Me About How Unwilling We Are To Be Honest About Sex & Desire

Watching two men be intimate sure hit a nerve — especially for moms who are supposed to be “open-minded.”

Anne Hathaway will start and executive produce in a true crime limited series in 2027.
OK, We're Listening

Wait, Our Girl Anne Hathaway Is Bringing Us A True-Crime Series?!

The Oscar winner is stepping into darker territory with a show based on a real-life serial killer.

The Squirm Is Real
What Heated Rivalry Taught Me About How Unwilling We Are To Be Honest About Sex & Desire

Watching two men be intimate sure hit a nerve — especially for moms who are supposed to be “open-minded.”

by Samm Davidson
HBO Max
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Reading Recs
By Julie Sprankles

12 Books Scary Mommy Editors Couldn’t Put Down In January

From buzzy new titles to unearthed treasures, here’s what we think deserves a spot on top of your TBR pile.

Pass The Shakespeare
By Samantha Darby

Josie Grossie In Never Been Kissed Would Be The Cool Girl In 2026

Imagine the cross-stitch TikToks she would do today.

Busy & Giggling
By Samantha Darby

13 Shows To Watch If You Want To Pay 0 Attention & Still Laugh

We don’t want to always multitask while we watch TV, but sometimes, it’s inevitable.

Lots to Love!
By Julie Sprankles

18 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In February 2026

It’s cold outside *and* Valentine’s Day is coming up... let’s just snuggle up at home and watch something cozy.

The Squirm Is Real
By Samm Davidson

What Heated Rivalry Taught Me About How Unwilling We Are To Be Honest About Sex & Desire

Watching two men be intimate sure hit a nerve — especially for moms who are supposed to be “open-minded.”

OK, We're Listening
By Julie Sprankles

Wait, Our Girl Anne Hathaway Is Bringing Us A True-Crime Series?!

The Oscar winner is stepping into darker territory with a show based on a real-life serial killer.

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By Samantha Darby

'Pluribus' Fans, Breathe: Season 2 Is Coming

We want less space from you, Carol.

we want them all
By Sarah Aswell

Scary Mommy's 30 Most Anticipated Books Of 2026

So sorry for what we are about to do to your TBR pile.

so refreshing to hear
By Katie Garrity

This Popular Booktok Creator Encourages Straight Men To Look Beyond The Sex In 'Heated Rivalry'

"This is not a story about two men having sex. This is a story about love."

Team Hollanov FTW!
By Julie Sprankles

Heated Rivalry Fans Can Relax: Season 2 Is On The Way

The hockey romance that broke the internet is officially skating back for more.