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Category: New Book Alert

Under-Review: Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: Overture

Posted on March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Under-Review: Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
Under-Review: Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: Overture

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Batman – Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: OvertureL Volume 1,

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New Book Alert: California Bear

Posted on January 10, 2024January 15, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on New Book Alert: California Bear
New Book Alert: California Bear

New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?

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New Book Alert: The Music Was Just Getting Good

Posted on January 9, 2024January 15, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on New Book Alert: The Music Was Just Getting Good
New Book Alert: The Music Was Just Getting Good

New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?

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New Book Alert: The Ascent

Posted on January 3, 2024January 15, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on New Book Alert: The Ascent
New Book Alert: The Ascent

New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?

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New Book Alert: Fantastic Four by Ryan North Volume 2

Posted on January 2, 2024April 25, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on New Book Alert: Fantastic Four by Ryan North Volume 2
New Book Alert: Fantastic Four by Ryan North Volume 2

New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?

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Under-Review: Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers

Posted on March 31, 2022August 12, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Under-Review: Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers
Under-Review: Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Yaron Weitzman’s Tanking to the Top. Trust The Process of The Philadelphia 76ers?

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New Book Alert: January 10-14, 2022

Posted on January 11, 2022August 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on New Book Alert: January 10-14, 2022
New Book Alert: January 10-14, 2022

My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

New Book Alert

New Book Alert: January 3-7, 2022

Posted on January 4, 2022August 14, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on New Book Alert: January 3-7, 2022
New Book Alert: January 3-7, 2022

My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

New Book Alert

New Book Alert: November 8-12, 2021

Posted on November 9, 2021August 14, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on New Book Alert: November 8-12, 2021
New Book Alert: November 8-12, 2021

My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

New Book Alert

New Book Alert: November 1-5, 2021

Posted on November 2, 2021August 14, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on New Book Alert: November 1-5, 2021
New Book Alert: November 1-5, 2021

My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

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  • #SetTheVCR: July 14-20, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Welcome To The Summer I Turned on The TV enjoying an Apocalypse and many Home Runs. With these recommendations #SetTheVCR is for TV Rif Raf and Amateurs.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 7-13, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    #SetTheVCR is your Institute for TV Recommendations: from Trainwrecks to Jaws I drop it like it's hot!
  • #SetTheVCR: June 30 – July 6, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    New Sandman means new TV dreams for this week to let your Old Guard down and enjoy TV Recommendations just like Sinners. It’s #SetTheVCR so let’s get Lost Together.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 23-29, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Here's a Countdown of TV Recommendations. For those who're Young Werther or those with an Ironheart this is #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 16-22, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    TV Recommendations for a Magic Lover you can watch week down by The Waterfront just watch out for Sharks. I'm not a Liar...look it's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 09-15, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Without a TV Guide TV Recommendations can quickly go FUBAR quickly like checking into a Hell Motel. To avoid that Trainwreck #SetTheVCR is your TV Revival.
  • #SetTheVCR June 2–8, 2025 TV recommendations image from My Summer Lair, featuring a retro-style television graphic promoting a weekly pop culture column by podcast host Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: June 02-08, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Your Presence is required for these TV Recommendations which range from Power Moves to a Resident Alien. #SetTheVCR for Good Night, and Good Luck.
  • #SetTheVCR TV recommendations cover for May 26 – June 1, 2025, from My Summer Lair podcast, highlighting curated weekly streaming and television picks by Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: May 26 – June 01, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Here stories from Birbiglia to Bono: it’s a Brave New World filled with TV Recommendations. Wanna Live The Good Life? Enjoy this week’s #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR cover for May 19–25, 2025 from My Summer Lair podcast, featuring weekly streaming and TV recommendations curated by host Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: May 19-25, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From Pee-wee Herman to Sherlock Holmes this week’s TV Recommendations are loaded with comedy, angst and drama. Plus for this week’s #SetTheVCR you get to shake it like a Polaroid picture.
  • #SetTheVCR TV guide cover for May 12–18, 2025 from My Summer Lair podcast, with curated streaming and broadcast recommendations by Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: May 12-18, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Do you have Heart Eyes for fresh TV Recommendations without all the Overcompensating puns? The puns are here to stay that’s what makes it #SetTheVCR.
  • Morning Tea: Happy UFO Day 2025!July 2, 2025
    What's popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.
  • Trial By Trailer: The Running Man (A Remake…)July 1, 2025
    Trail By Trailer is judging a book by its cover or in this case...a movie by its trailer. Are you 100% IN or is it a Hard Pass?
  • #CouchWorthy: Barbara Walters: Tell Me EverythingJune 22, 2025
    Exploring the pioneering career of Barbara Walters. Delving into her influential role in broadcast journalism and the challenges women face in achieving success.
  • #CouchWorthy: Bono: Stories of SurrenderMay 29, 2025
    Bono: Stories of Surrender is a vivid reimagining of his one-man stage show Stories of Surrender now streaming on Apple TV.
  • #CouchWorthy: Super Team CanadaMay 16, 2025
    Super Team Canada follows six lesser known and underrated Canadian superheroes, tasked with saving the world.
  • #CouchWorthy: Murderbot: Season 1 May 15, 2025
    Murderbot a private security cyborg hides its acquired autonomy, while completing dangerous assignments is simultaneously drawn to humans.

  • Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 1: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    Under-Review: Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Batman - Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: OvertureL Volume 1,
  • New Book Alert: California Bear
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Music Was Just Getting Good
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Ascent
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: Fantastic Four by Ryan North Volume 2
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?

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