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All the Books Show: Episode 96 – More Sexy New Books
And with this post, I am now caught up with my podcast. So, be sure to check back every Friday for the newest episode! Or, you know, subscribe and track it yourself. Don’t become one of those “vanishing adults” politicians are going on about.
We talk Sexy New Books, because what’s sexier than a new book? Nothing. Unless that book comes with more books. Like an ebook bundle. I got the entire Wheel of Time series in one digital packet. That’s sexy.
I always feel bad when we’re not won over by these new books we talk about, but I think there’s an audience for surfers turned skateboarders. If you like these titles that we don’t care for, let us know. My Future Ex-Girlfriend sounded fun, but who cares about romance between 8th graders? I do think I should have given The Wanderers a fair shake, as it strikes me as a book that gets better as it moves along. That’s the curse of a sixty minute podcast, though!
And Nic is reading Flamingo Island, so some parties won out.
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All the Books Show: Episode 95 – Lookalikes
This episode we talk the Bailey’s Prize, discuss the Mummy and chat more about Woman in Cabin 10. We add another title to our Lonely Hearts Book Club, but I might have been annoying during that segment.
I reviewed The Mummy on the blog, but at least you get a second opinion from Nic. And I have started the Woman in Cabin 10 but my wife reviewed it on her site, so check that out.
Our Lonely Hearts Book this episode was by Kate Wilhelm, winner of the Hugo Award. Huysman’s Pets, to be specific. It might be a great book. But, when I get an idea as potent as a Chris Farley movie that never was, how am I to be expected to focus on anything else. Farley was hilarious, hampered by not-fantastic films. My movie would have out-shown them all.
If you’re mad about my lack of interest in Wilhelm’s pet mystery, let me know. Keep in mind, I will be reading her work in the future, as I continue my way through Hugo winners. Let’s just hope Tommy Boy isn’t on TV at that time.
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All the Books Show: Episode 94 -Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom
Look, I tried to read it phonetically. I see my mistake now. I’m sorry.
Lots of book news, some review and then we dive back into the Guardian’s list for the 100 Best Non-Fiction Books.
We talk Double Helix, North, Awakenings, The Female Eunuch and Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom, all of which sound interesting. Some of which sound like a song. Awakenings sounds like a sci-fi book but it’s real!
We also talk more about The Woman in Cabin 10. Nic just started reading it and I have to for a book club, so the adventure begins…AGAIN!
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All the Books Show: Episode 93 – Wonder Woman
One more week and we’re right on schedule!
This episode we talk about the history of Wonder Woman, her comics and media representations. It’s a geeky episode, but Wonder Woman is cool so it’s all good!
I really did end up loving the Brian Azzarello run of Wonder Woman comics. It started off rocky and the weirdness of all it put me off. I think the problem was, when it was released, it was so different than the other stories being published in the New 52 and I was looking for anything to make sense during that terrible time. But the second volume really won me over and now I think it’s one of the best series they’ve done and my favorite run of the character. You just have to read it like a Vertigo title, or an Elseworld story.
Did we leave your favorite Wonder Woman story out? Favorite episode of the old Justice League cartoon? Let me know!
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All the Books Show: Episode 92 – Dragon Teeth
This episode we talk about Michael Crichton’s newest posthumous release, Dragon Teeth. We also talk about your other favorite Crichton posthumous releases, Micro and Pirate Latitudes. And then things get away from us as we imagine the Lizard sharing clothes with the Hulk.
Needless to say, I find more reasons to talk about Jurassic Park. And if anyone thinks that the Timeline movie is better than The Lost World: Jurassic Park, let me know because I will physically fight you outside the location of your choice.
I reviewed Dragon Teeth here on the blog, so if you want something a little more detailed, check it out. A quick summary is that I enjoyed having a new Crichton book, but it’s not a fantastic story. If I had to rate the books released after Crichton’s death, I would pick Micro, Dragon Teeth and then Pirate Latitudes. And Micro seems a little unfair because it was actually intended to be released. I’ll read anything they find on Crichton’s computer, but I don’t think we need to any more.
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All the Books Show: Episode 91 – A Podcast About Podcasts!
So close to be up to date with these posts. So. Close.
We take a break from the nonstop news of books to talk about podcasts. Mainly, some of our favorites that we would recommend. Really, I should do a solo post about my favorite podcasts, because I love them and I’ve been listening to them longer then you. Also, we only mention three each and I never feel like I can describe anything well on mic.
For reference, the three I mention are The Weekly Planet, The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith and Revolutions. Nic’s are Something About the Beatles, How Did This Get Made? and Spacepod. Tell me some of your favorites! Or don’t! Keep your life a secret if you want! But, those with closed doors will always be investing in new locks. And locks ain’t cheap.
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All the Books Show: Episode 90 – The 90s. Best Decade Ever?
So close to being up to date with these podcast posts, I can taste it. It taste like latent victory and that’s A-Okay in my book!
Now, to answer that very rhetorical question in the title. Yes, they were the best. Power Rangers, Animorphs, Super Nintendo, Jurassic Park, Sugar Ray, ect. So, lets get in our time machine and see what was super cool back then. What was rad.
For a refrence point, I was 4-13, during the 90s.
Oh, did you like the 80s? Too bad. They stink. Everyone knows it but they can’t admit it because they invested so much in them. The 90s were where it was at.
Unless life was terrible for you in the 90s. That would affect your feelings, yeah.
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All the Books Show: Episode 89 – Dreams Are Not Enough
Lonely Hearts Book Club! And it sounds like a James Bond movie that never happened!
We do talk the Edgar Awards, but again, I don’t love mysteries. I also don’t love books getting left behind. And that’s why we talk about a book in our collection that hasn’t checked out in decades. Sure, it’s not a book I would read. But maybe you would! Maybe you like those kinds of books! Maybe you don’t even know you like them because you’ve never tried. How can you know you don’t like it if you’ve never tried it! If you don’t eat your meat, how can you have any pudding?!
Don’t look at me, I’ve tried those sensual mystery books. I know myself.
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All the Books Show: Episode 88 – Stuck in a Book Rut
This happens to the best of us. We love to read and then that love turns on us. Turns us into something we never wanted to be. A person who doesn’t like reading.
That’s how I live my life. Dramatically.
We also have a fan song. Because we’ve been going on for a long time and our fans are restless with their love. You can find that song at minute 16:16 and play it over and over.
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All the Books Show: Episode 87 – You Got Your Hugo Awards in My Pulitzer Prize!
What could we possibly be talking about this episode? And how blatant is our need to kill two birds with one very big, craggy rock?
But in all seriousness, we talk about the Hugo Award nominations and the Pulitzer Prize winners. History hasn’t proven the Pulitzer Prize very good at picking books that stick. Looking back, it’s not just that I haven’t read those winners, I’ve never heard of them. And sure, I’m not a great yardstick for success, but how many have you heard of? Come on. How MANY?!
However, The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead has been everywhere this year and I wouldn’t be surprised if if continues to stay in the public consciousness for a long time. Plus, whenever HBO turns it into miniseries.
The Hugos, on the other hand, has plenty of books I’ve heard of and read, but I’m also into science fiction. But I have to image some of you have heard the phrase Starship Troopers before, even if you haven’t read it. You should. It’s excellent.
Though, I never recognize the nominations for the Hugo Awards of that year. And is all that controversy over yet?
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