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Tag: New Book Alert

Under-Review: Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News

Posted on May 5, 2021January 3, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Under-Review: Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News
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

Posted on April 14, 2021August 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Under-Review: Vibrate Higher: A Rap Story
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.

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190 | Claire Holroyde (The Effort)

Posted on March 2, 2021April 12, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 190 | Claire Holroyde (The Effort)
190 | Claire Holroyde (The Effort)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews sci-fi writer Claire Holroyde who debut sci-fi novel is The Effort.

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Under-Review: The Big Three & the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics

Posted on February 24, 2021August 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Under-Review: The Big Three & the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics
Under-Review: The Big Three & the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Michael Holley’s The Big Three & the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics.

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189 | Michael Holley (The Big Three: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics)

Posted on February 23, 2021March 24, 2024 By Sammy Younan 2 Comments on 189 | Michael Holley (The Big Three: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics)
189 | Michael Holley (The Big Three: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Boston sports writer Michael Holley whose latest book is The Big Three & the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics.

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Under-Review: From Hang Time to Prime Time

Posted on December 16, 2020August 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Under-Review: From Hang Time to Prime Time
Under-Review: From Hang Time to Prime Time

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews an excellent book From Hang Time to Prime Time: Business, Entertainment & the Birth of the Modern-Day NBA by Pete Croatto.

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182 | Pete Croatto (From Hang Time to Prime Time: The Birth of the Modern-Day NBA)

Posted on December 15, 2020March 24, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 182 | Pete Croatto (From Hang Time to Prime Time: The Birth of the Modern-Day NBA)
182 | Pete Croatto (From Hang Time to Prime Time: The Birth of the Modern-Day NBA)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer Pete Croatto whose excellent book is From Hang Time to Prime Time: Business, Entertainment, and the Birth of the Modern-Day NBA.

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180 | Alicia Cook (Sorry I Haven’t Texted You Back)

Posted on December 1, 2020March 31, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 180 | Alicia Cook (Sorry I Haven’t Texted You Back)
180 | Alicia Cook (Sorry I Haven’t Texted You Back)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews poet Alicia Cook whose third poetry collection/book is Sorry I Haven’t Texted You Back.

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179 | Zack O’Malley Greenburg (A-List Angels)

Posted on November 24, 2020March 24, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 179 | Zack O’Malley Greenburg (A-List Angels)
179 | Zack O’Malley Greenburg (A-List Angels)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer Zack Greenburg whose book is A-List Angels: How a Band of Actors, Artists & Athletes Hacked Silicon Valley.

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170 | Sarah Scoles (They Are Already Here)

Posted on September 22, 2020March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 170 | Sarah Scoles (They Are Already Here)
170 | Sarah Scoles (They Are Already Here)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews science writer Sarah Scoles who wrote They Are Already Here: UFO Culture and Why We See Saucers.

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  • #SetTheVCR: August 18-24, 2024
    by Sammy Younan
    Night Always Comes and like a TV Gambler you seek bold TV Recommendations without going Eenie Meanie. Once again #SetTheVCR is here to help, always cooler than Devo.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 11-17, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week’s TV recommendations are all locations from The Kingdom to Magic City to Alien: Earth. When it comes to Sammy Suggestions for #MustSeeTV I’m a #SetTheVCR Rainmaker.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 04-10, 2025
    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.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 28 – August 03, 2025
    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.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 21-27, 2025
    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.
  • #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.
  • 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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