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Tag: New Book Alert

#CouchWorthy: J.K. Rowling’s Strike: The Ink Black Heart

Posted on December 16, 2024January 21, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: J.K. Rowling’s Strike: The Ink Black Heart
#CouchWorthy: J.K. Rowling’s Strike: The Ink Black Heart

“Strike and Robin are hired to investigate a murder involving a creator of a cult TV cartoon and an anonymous online troll known as “Anomie.””

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300 | Sammy Younan (Celebrating 300: The Journey Of My Summer Lair)

Posted on July 30, 2024December 25, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 300 | Sammy Younan (Celebrating 300: The Journey Of My Summer Lair)
300 | Sammy Younan (Celebrating 300: The Journey Of My Summer Lair)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan was given the blessed opportunity to celebrate the 300th My Summer Lair episode.

My Summer Lair, Podcast

293 | Tricia Romano (The Freaks Came Out to Write: Village Voice)

Posted on June 11, 2024March 7, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 293 | Tricia Romano (The Freaks Came Out to Write: Village Voice)
293 | Tricia Romano (The Freaks Came Out to Write: Village Voice)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Tricia Romano author of The Freaks Came Out To Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice.

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292 | Matt Singer (Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever)

Posted on June 4, 2024October 7, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 292 | Matt Singer (Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever)
292 | Matt Singer (Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer Matt Singer whose book is Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever.

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288 | Michael Hirsh (Animation Nation)

Posted on May 7, 2024April 8, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 288 | Michael Hirsh (Animation Nation)
288 | Michael Hirsh (Animation Nation)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to poet Alicia Cook whose latest poetry collection is The Music Was Just Getting Good.

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282 | Cassidy McFadzean (Crying Dress)

Posted on March 26, 2024August 11, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 282 | Cassidy McFadzean (Crying Dress)
282 | Cassidy McFadzean (Crying Dress)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to poet Cassidy McFadzean whose latest poetry collection is Crying Dress.

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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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272 | Alicia Cook (The Music Was Just Getting Good)

Posted on January 16, 2024April 8, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 272 | Alicia Cook (The Music Was Just Getting Good)
272 | Alicia Cook (The Music Was Just Getting Good)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to poet Alicia Cook whose latest poetry collection is The Music Was Just Getting Good.

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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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  • #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.
  • #SetTheVCR: May 05-11, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Even with your Poker Face I can tell you’re seeking TV Recommendations for your Safe House. No worries with this week’s #SetTheVCR I got it in The Black Bag.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 28 – May 04, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    April showers bring May TV listings: these TV recommendations cover all Four Seasons. It’s #SetTheVCR where I put the On in Conan.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 21-27, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    TV Recommendations can be Havoc; You need help. Well Babygirl: I got you; it's your TV Companion: #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 14-20, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    I hope you're a light Nightsleeper because the NBA Playoffs start this week. Will a new champion be Minted? Only way to know is to #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 07-13, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    For this week's TV Recommendations we stare into The Abyss and a Black Mirror stares back. Welcome to #SetTheVCR which is about as comfortable and as cool as Morningside.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 31 – April 06, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Secrets and Serial Killers pepper this week’s TV Recommendations. A combo like that can only mean it’s #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 24-30, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    You'll wanna Bogart these fantastic TV Recommendations: they go from Holland to MobLand. Of course it's not a Complete Unknown, why yes it's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 17-23, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    These TV Recommendations will make you don a Happy Face: from magic of David Blaine to the Madness of March. It's #SetTheVCR here for all of Your Tomorrow TV needs.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 10-16, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From an Electric State to a Beach party these TV Recommendations will make you a Better Man. It maybe Cold outside but #SetTheVCR is warm and just what you are Kraven.
  • #CouchWorthy: 2025 Key Midseason & Premiere Dates – April 2025March 28, 2025
    #SetTheVCR is your weekly TV Guide by Sammy Younan to help you plan a fantastic TV schedule from must-watch TV shows to fun discoveries.
  • #CouchWorthy: 2025 Key Midseason & Premiere Dates – March 2025February 28, 2025
    #SetTheVCR is your weekly TV Guide by Sammy Younan to help you plan a fantastic TV schedule from must-watch TV shows to fun discoveries.
  • Morning Tea: The Rocky III-Peat…February 9, 2025
    What's popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.
  • #CouchWorthy: 2025 Key Midseason & Premiere Dates – February 2025January 31, 2025
    #SetTheVCR is your weekly TV Guide by Sammy Younan to help you plan a fantastic TV schedule from must-watch TV shows to fun discoveries.
  • #CouchWorthy: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-ManJanuary 28, 2025
    Following Peter Parker on his way to becoming a hero. Or is is "Peter Parker?" The stand alone vs continuity debate.
  • #CouchWorthy: The Countdown to NBA Saturday Primetime on ABCJanuary 22, 2025
    NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC– the marquee, national NBA game of the week kicks off on January 25 with a classic Tripleheader.

  • 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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