For You: The Best Thanksgiving Movies to Stream

Plus, What scientists know about the new variant, B.1.1.529.

November 26, 2021 Hello. Every day, we'll send you stories we think you'll love. Let us know what you're interested in to improve your recommendations. Choose your interests WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY What scientists know about the new variant, B.1.1.529. Markets Tumble as New Coronavirus Variant Brings Travel Restrictions The Holiday Shopping Season Is Here, but Is It Back? A Times correspondent reports from a plane held on the tarmac in Amsterdam. A Tree That Was Once the Suburban Ideal Has Morphed Into an Unstoppable Villain Go to homepage THINGS TO DO Amy Nicholson The Best Thanksgiving Movies to Stream First the food, then the movies. Here are five streaming suggestions for the holiday. Jason Bailey The Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now New films, and classics, just keep coming, but you don't have to drill down to find the finest selections to stream. We'll do the heavy lifting. You press play. 8 New Books We Recommend This Week Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Rachel Stevens Swimming Upstream in Heels and Skinny Pants If I were a salmon, I would die for my child. As a human being, I wish I could have. David M. Shribman In Canada, the Premier of Quebec Worries About the State of Hockey With the Montreal Canadiens in a losing funk, François Legault has expressed concern about the declining number of Quebec-born pros and vowed to get to the bottom of it. Ron Lieber Time, Money and Chicken Fat: A Guide to Inflation-Proof Gift-Giving Prices are soaring for almost everything, but a few choice gifts are even cheaper than two years ago. Or show your love by going on your family's annual "lard run." Rosa Lyster Just How Optimized Can Your Life Be? An app seeks the outermost limits of productivity. Tracey Tully 'Ed the Trucker': The Trump Republican Who's Riding High in New Jersey "If anything, my election showed nobody's untouchable," said Edward Durr Jr., who pulled off a stunning victory to win a New Jersey State Senate seat. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Science The wonders of humans and our world Books to Read Suggested reading from Times editors Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Devika Girish 'Writing With Fire' Review: Speaking Truth to Power This rousing documentary follows the reporters of India's only all-women news outlet as they pivot to digital journalism while battling personal and political challenges. Gia Kourlas This Year's 'Nutcracker' Kids: Taller, Older and Savoring It All The return of New York City Ballet's holiday classic will look a little different this season, with children 12 and above and new costumes for the party scene. Ligaya Mishan, Patricia Heal and Martin Bourne The Humble Beginnings of Today's Culinary Delicacies Many of our most revered dishes were perfected by those in need, then co-opted by the affluent. Is that populism at play, or just the abuse of power? Paige Darrah How a Book- Pickle- and Tchotchke-Seller Spends Sundays When she's not at her whimsical secondhand shop, Leigh Altshuler plays board games and visits neighbors. Rory Smith He Knows Who Won the Ballon d'Or. No, He Won't Tell. Encrypted email servers, secret meetings, strict confidentiality: How the identity of the winner of the Ballon d'Or, soccer's biggest individual prize, is guarded like a state secret. TAKE A BREAK, PLAY A GAME The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Tiles Match visual elements and keep your chain going. See all our games THAT'S IT FOR TODAY Help us find the best stories for you. Choose your interests To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times|Get the NYT app Change Your Email|Privacy Policy|Contact|Advertise|California Notices The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018