As we reach the halfway point of 2019, it’s time to look ahead to the rest of the year and all the exciting releases that are yet to come. From highly anticipated albums to blockbuster films to captivating novels, there is something for everyone to look forward to in the second half of the year. Here are my top ten most anticipated releases during the second half of 2019:

1. “Lover” by Taylor Swift – Taylor Swift’s seventh studio album is set to be released in August, and fans can’t wait to see what she has in store for them this time.

2. “The Testaments” by Margaret Atwood – The highly anticipated sequel to “The Handmaid’s Tale” is finally set to be released in September, taking readers back to Gilead.

3. “Joker” – Joaquin Phoenix stars in this gritty origin story of the iconic Batman villain, set to be released in October.

4. “The Crown” Season 3 – The hit Netflix series returns with a new cast as we delve into the later years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

5. “Frozen 2” – Disney’s highly anticipated sequel to the beloved animated film “Frozen” is set to hit theaters in November.

6. “The Rise of Skywalker” – The final installment of the Skywalker saga in the Star Wars franchise is set to be released in December, closing out the epic saga that began over 40 years ago.

7. “The Institute” by Stephen King – The master of horror returns with a new novel in September, promising to terrify readers once again.

8. “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” – Quentin Tarantino’s latest film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt in a tale set in 1969 Hollywood.

9. “Call Down the Hawk” by Maggie Stiefvater – The first book in a new trilogy by the author of the “Raven Cycle” series, set to be released in November and sure to captivate fans of her previous work.

10. “Death Stranding” – Hideo Kojima’s highly anticipated video game, starring Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen, is set to be released in November and promises to be a unique gaming experience.

These are just a few of the many exciting releases set to come out in the second half of 2019. Whether you’re a music lover, bookworm, film buff, or gamer, there is something for everyone to look forward to in the coming months. So mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get ready for the excitement that is yet to come in the remainder of the year.