If that’s the case, then look no further. Here are 12 of our favorite standalone fantasy novels. Some of them have sequels, and others are even part of trilogies, but all of them are self-contained stories.

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Well, thankfully, there’s a lot else. While it’s fair to point out that he, like many young actors, is a product of nepotism, however mild, I truly acknowledge him as one of the most talented actors in our age group. He’s got a very distinct style and range, and he picks really interesting projects to work on. These are the projects highlighted in this list of Chalamet’s best roles.

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The best part is, A24’s slate represents a wide array of genres and themes, from mind-gutting horror films to evocative indies that make viewers stare pensively at a wall for two hours after. With that being said, here are some of the best films that A24 has released so far.

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That said, there are times when we really need an escape. To laugh. Or happy cry. Or just remember that the world has some goodness in it (look, Alligator Loki exists, and that’s something to hold onto!). And in those moments, I find it helps me to watch a good movie, the kind that will offer comfort and perspective in the times when I need them the most. So, here are some of my favorite movies that are particularly uplifting, without being overly saccharine to the point of lacking relatability.

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Yet it also creates an opportunity for us to sit back and enjoy the stacked backlog of shows available on streaming services. You may be upset that you won’t have new seasons or episodes of your favorites, but I guarantee you, there is so much out there worthy of your attention—content which proves that putting time and care into a project will make it so much better!

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This show has always been the sort of crackpot joyride that delivers in a very particular way, which makes each episode’s ending feel even more abrupt. I’d imagine that many viewers feel the same way, especially since this particular season has been giving us a lot of memes to work with.

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Yes, it’s petty I bring this up now, but I can’t help but feel vindicated in a way. Whereas for some people, getting into Ghibli movies was just another niche way to feel different from the herd, for myself and other Asian kids, it was just another rite of passage. I’m not trying to gatekeep here: I’m trying to re-open the gates, to remind everyone that artsy and nerdy white kids aren’t the only ones who can watch these movies!

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That said, after tooling around with spells across all classes, I’ve come up with a list of those I would consider to be must-haves in any playthrough. Of course, YMMV, so feel free to add your own two cents in the comments.

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Look, I may enjoy playing video games, but I’m not a fan of the stereotype that gamers don’t take pride in their appearance. I absolutely love fashion, and choosing my outfits is half the fun of every outing I plan. Sometimes, if I need to cheer myself up, I’ll even dress up just to get a cup of coffee and people-watch. The right clothes, like a well-suited haircut, can really make you feel like yourself—and this extends to your game self, too!

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Prior to this new day of celebration, there has only been one other “holiday” dedicated to mixed-Asian folks: Los Angeles’ “Hapa Day,” which I’ve covered previously. And Hapa Day was only established as recently as this past May 19th! Not only have these sorts of acknowledgments been a long time coming, they also merit using a name that doesn’t directly take from indigenous Hawaiian culture, hence why I’m so excited for Mixed Asian Day.

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This was the right choice because I was better able to appreciate Act 3 for what it was: an epic end to an absolutely epic adventure. Since the earlier parts of the game move at a “go, go, go” pace, it can feel daunting to traverse the massive city of Baldur’s Gate, let alone explore all the quests it has to offer. The whole thing can feel positively overwhelming.

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What might makes things a little less massive is knowing that Baldur’s Gate 3 is divided into three separate acts. Each of these acts varies in scale, quest variety, and narrative scope, yet they all come together seamlessly to create a pretty memorable adventure.

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In total, it took me about eighty hours—seventy, if you don’t count the ten or so I spent backtracking because I was a silly willy and forgot to cure the shadow curse. Considering how the developers at Larian Studios said that a “truly” full playthrough of their game could easily take more than 100 hours, I certainly can’t speak on the entire breadth of this game in totality (yet …). However, those 80 hours felt so much fuller than other games that have easily taken me longer to complete.

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I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised, then, that Baldur’s Gate 3 really took the NPC game to a whole new level. Throughout my playthrough, I’ve been consistently delighted with characters who aren’t really that important, beyond maybe one or two sidequests. To me, they symbolize how much care and attention Larian put into this game, and they ultimately serve to make the world feel more colorful, alive, and easier to feel a part of.

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