The Best TV and Movies to Stream in April 2017
What to add to your list (and what to catch before it's pulled).
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By the Valet. staff | April 4, 2017
Books
What It Means When a Man Falls From the Sky
By Lesley Nneka Arimah
Arimah's book takes its name from one of her short stories published in 2015, when her bio read, "If she could just get off Twitter, Lesley would complete her novel and collection of short stories." Well she did it and the anticipated debut expertly examines modern relationships—the ties that bind parents and children, husbands and wives, lovers and friends.
$13.68 at Amazon (Available April 4)
Spoils
By Brian Van Reet
This explosive debut novel from an Iraq War veteran has been called "The Kite Runner meets The Things They Carried." Following the war through the eyes of both an American soldier who falls into captivity and a devout jihadist extremist, Van Reet's grim but skillfully-told story is an urgent reflection on one of the most consequential conflicts in modern history.
$17.61 at Amazon (Available April 18)
Borne
By Jeff VanderMeer
VanderMeer, author of the acclaimed Southern Reach trilogy, returns with a genre-evading cautionary tale of corporate greed, scientific disaster and human survival. The post-climate-change story revolves around a biotech experiment acquiring consciousness and the whole thing feels a bit like being in a video game.
$26 at Amazon (Available April 25)
Nevertheless: A Memoir
By Alec Baldwin
Given fresh relevance thanks to his Trump portrayal on Saturday Night Live, Baldwin releases his memoir a day after turning 59. Told with his signature candor and sharp wit, the book delves into both his public and private persona, dealing with money, addiction and drive.
$17.25 at Amazon (Available April 4)
The Coffee Table Variety
You may be familiar with Raymond Petition thanks to his covers of punk albums. He's responsible for the Black Flag logo, after all. This thorough, multifaceted assessment of Pettibon's entire career includes nearly 700 images, contributions from important figures in the art-historical and cultural fields, and a recent interview with the artist.
A Pen of All Work, $55 at Amazon
Television
Better Call Saul
April 10, 10 pm ET on AMC
Better Call Saul
April 10, 10 pm ET on AMC
The third season of the Breaking Bad prequel series will be just as good as the first two, according to early reviews. But this season promises to be a bit more sinister. We're looking forward to seeing just how deep and dark Saul gets this season.
Bill Nye
Saves the World
April 21, streaming on Netflix
The beloved man of all things experimental, Bill Nye, brings together academic experts and famous guests (like Zach Braff and supermodel Karlie Kloss) to explore the scientific issues that touch our lives today.
The Handmaid's Tale
April 26, streaming on Hulu
Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss is back in this chilling original series for Hulu, based on Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel. It's about life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly the United States that's now brutally oppressive to woman. Hmm ...
Here's what to stream this month on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now.
Music
Following the January 20th release of The Search for Everything: Wave One and then Wave Two back in February, John Mayer's seventh studio album will be released in its entirety (out April 14).
Alejandro Ghersi, the 26-year-old electronic composer and producer behind Arca, has worked on songs with such artists Kanye West, FKA Twigs and Frank Ocean, but his self-titled album (out April 7) lets his slow-burning synth mutations stand on their own.
After three years and a label change, K.Flay returns with a sophomore album, Every Where Is Some Where (out April 7). Along with the popular single "Blood in the Cut," the album features some powerful and impactful songs: "Black Wave" and "The President Has a Sex Tape" are just two of them.
At the Theater
Buster's Mal Heart
A sleep-deprived man lives a double life in this conspiracy theory thriller.
(Opening April 28)
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