Patch Living: Your January Entertainment Guide

The new year is supposed to be all about making and keeping resolutions. But we think everyone deserves a break from their new and improved 2019 lifestyles — especially given January's abundance of entertainment.

Whether you're looking for a good book to cozy up with or a new hit series to binge, we've got you covered. Check out the plethora of movies coming your way in 2019 or take a look back at the best movies of 2018 — a few of which you might just see nominated at this year's Golden Globes Awards.

Here's the scoop on films, TV shows and books making headlines this month:

The Most Anticipated Movies of 2019

In 2019, the entertainment world welcomes everything from comedies and dramas to horror flicks and action adventures. We can expect live-action versions of Disney-favorites "The Lion King" with stars such as Beyoncé Knowles and Seth Rogen as well as "Aladdin," in which Will Smith stars as the beloved Genie.

"Rocketman," chronicles the life of Elton John (Taron Egerton), from years as a child prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music to his long-lasting partnership with Bernie Taupin (Jamie Bell).

In the superhero genre, "Captain Marvel," "Spider-Man: Far From Home" and "Glass" will all make a splash in theaters this year. Here's what else to see in 2019.

What's New On Netflix?

From Pixar's "Incredibles 2," and Disney's "Solo: A Star Wars Story" to Marvel's "Ant-Man And The Wasp" and Harrison Ford's "Indiana Jones: The Complete Collection Adventure," there are tons of popular blockbusters streaming this month on Netflix.

In the Netflix-originals category, "Grace and Frankie" returns for season 5, while "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and "A Series of Unfortunate Events" will both air their final seasons. See the rest of Netflix's January offerings.

Your January Reading List

A new year means a new reading list — and boy, do we have some page turners for you! For all the dog lovers out there, W. Bruce Cameron's "A Dog's Way Home" is a heartwarming must-read. After being separated from her human, Bella, a pit bull terrier mix, sets off on a seemingly impossible and unforgettable adventure home.

If you're interested in a coming-of-age tale twisted with a murder mystery, Delia Owens' "Where The Crawdads Sing" might just be the choice for you. Lastly, Stephanie Land's "Maid" recounts the real-life struggle of "making it" in America when the odds are stacked against you. See the full reading list here.

The 76th Annual Golden Globes

On Sunday, Jan. 6, Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg will take the stage to host the 76th annual Golden Globes Awards. Get ready for fashion statements, unpredictable speeches and other surprises that will be going down at the Beverly Hilton this year. Plus, get a sneak peak of pre-show events and all the details on how to watch the Golden Globes 2019. See the full story here.

2019 Winter TV Show Premiere Dates

Wondering when all your favorite TV shows will return this winter? We've got you covered up until spring. While there are a slew of shows leaving us in the new year like "Modern Family" and "Gotham," fan-favorites like "Grey's Anatomy", "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Riverdale" will all be returning for midseason premieres. So mark your calendars because there are plenty of dates to remember this time around! Check out the full guide for new and returning shows here.

Main Image Credit (Clockwise) "Captain Marvel"/Marvel Studios; "Riverdale"/The CW; Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh/ Trae Patton/NBC; "Avengers: Endgames"/Marvel; "A Dog's Way Home"/ Amazon; "Dumbo"/Disney.