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Category: New Book Alert

New Book Alert: September 30-October 4, 2019

Posted on October 5, 2019March 30, 2023 By Sammy Younan

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

New Book Alert

New Book Alert: September 2-6, 2019

Posted on September 7, 2019March 30, 2023 By Sammy Younan
New Book Alert: September 2-6, 2019

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

New Book Alert

Under-Review: Kevin Durant’s Relentless Pursuit to Be the Greatest

Posted on June 5, 2019January 2, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Under-Review: Kevin Durant’s Relentless Pursuit to Be the Greatest
Under-Review: Kevin Durant’s Relentless Pursuit to Be the Greatest

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Kevin Durant’s Relentless Pursuit to Be the Greatest by an excellent sports writer Marcus Thompson.

Books, NBA, New Book Alert

#NewBookAlert: April 2-6, 2018

Posted on April 7, 2018January 2, 2024 By Sammy Younan
#NewBookAlert: April 2-6, 2018

My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess. Yeti: The Ecology of a Mystery by Daniel C. Taylor (Oxford University Press; Nonfiction on sale October 30, 2017): The Ecology of a Mystery explains the mystery of the Yeti or Abominable Snowman. hmmm: fascinating: I want to believe….

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Under-Review: Golden: The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curry

Posted on January 19, 2018January 2, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Under-Review: Golden: The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curry
Under-Review: Golden: The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curry

Golden: The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curryby Marcus ThompsonPublished by Atria Books on April 11, 2017NBA // Non-Fiction // Steph Curry I often get asked what I’m reading: takes a while with non-fiction books to know if I’m digging it or it’s frowzy. I kinda hafta argue with the book: plus like every amazing documentary…

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Books, NBA, New Book Alert

Recommended Reading: 2016 Books Coming Soon…

Posted on December 31, 2015August 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Recommended Reading: 2016 Books Coming Soon…

Rather than a traditional book list written in past tense as I come across fascinating new books being announced I’ll continually update this post. At the bottom is a Last Updated date. February 2: Epic Records CEO L.A. Reid recounts meeting Rihanna for the first time in this exclusive excerpt from his memoir Sing to…

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Under-Review: The Circle by Dave Eggers

Posted on May 12, 2015January 4, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Under-Review: The Circle by Dave Eggers
Under-Review: The Circle by Dave Eggers

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

The future inconveniences us by forcing us to go through the present.

It’s the decisions we make now, powered by a compelling vision of the future that determine our fate. Want to ditch winter weight for a beach body by Summer means going on a diet now.

In theory the futures we court and cultivate tend to be positive, nobody dreams of being poor or homeless. It’s the classic crystal ball seduction. Yet in reality we make bad decisions all the time, we smoke, we tweet, get into draining relationships, we compromise willingly and often because the present (with its present pain) is ruthlessly demanding.

We don’t want to feel good in the future; we want to feel good now.

We live in the consequences of past nows.

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    by Sammy Younan
    If your Hobby is to Pickup dope TV Recommendations like an American Prince this week's #SetTheVCR is funner than a Clown in a Cornfield.
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    by Sammy Younan
    From a Red Eye to Area 51 this week’s TV Recommendations will make you put up your Twisted Metal. I dunno what that means, either, though I do know it’s #SetTheVCR time.
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    by Sammy Younan
    OPEN Happy Gilmore 2 is the TV Pick. TEXT This week’s TV Recommendations range from a Holy War to a Code of Silence. And Happy Gilmore is back…with a (golf) range like that it can only be #SetTheVCR.
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    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.
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    by Sammy Younan
    #SetTheVCR is your Institute for TV Recommendations: from Trainwrecks to Jaws I drop it like it's hot!
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    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.
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    by Sammy Younan
    Here's a Countdown of TV Recommendations. For those who're Young Werther or those with an Ironheart this is #SetTheVCR.
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    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.
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    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.
  • 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.
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    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?
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    Super Team Canada follows six lesser known and underrated Canadian superheroes, tasked with saving the world.
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    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,
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    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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