New Book Alert: November 1-5, 2021
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Under-Review: The Ninth Metal
The Ninth Metalby Benjamin PercyPublished by William Morrow & Company on June 1, 2021Thrillers – Suspense // Science Fiction – Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic One of the best aspects of sci-fi books is the world building: avid nerd tourism to explore strange locations and of course dangerous locals brimming with hostile locals and confusing customs. So…
Under-Review: Later
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Stephen King’s Later.
Under-Review: Steve Kerr: A Life
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews journalist Scott Howard-Cooper’s Steve Kerr: A Life. An outstanding NBA biography on the Warriors coach.
Under-Review: The Dynasty
The Dynastyby Jeff BenedictPublished by Avid Reader Press on September 07, 2021NFL // Non-Fiction // Tom Brady First I’m an an NBA dude not an NFL dude. So the best way to rectify that is to read. Jeff Benedict’s book on The Patriots is superb. I appreciate his primary focus on football; he doesn’t dwell…
Under-Review: Facebook: The Inside Story
Facebook: The Inside Storyby Steven LevyPublished by Blue Rider Press on February 25, 2020Facebook // Non-Fiction // Technology This Facebook biography was fascinating! One of the consistent themes in Levy’s Facebook bio is related to most of the online hot mess congressional hearings; plethora of digital documentaries etc.: Zuckerberg (seems to) believe in the fundamental…
Under-Review: Yearbook
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews celebrity Seth Rogen’s Yearbook: his collection of True Hollywood stories.
Under-Review: Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News
Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour Newsby Lisa NapoliPublished by Abrams Press on May 12, 2020CNN // Non-Fiction // News Fascinating glimpse into the origins of CNN and our deepening appetite for news. Two things in this gripping book stand out: “Critics had wondered if there would be enough material…
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Under-Review: Vibrate Higher: A Rap Story
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews rapper Talib Kweli’s origin story Vibrate Higher: A Rap Story.
New Book Alert: April 5-9, 2021
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