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My apologies to those who’ve gotten used to a couple of chapters a week. There will be a slight delay in new episodes but look for more next week.

Thank you for being here and understanding.

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You ever have a really stupid idea that you just need to get out of your head? Yeah, me too.

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Hey! It’s Jay – 0003

4th book I read this year – Understanding Gamers

Well, it’s not a novel, but a graphic novel.

I’ve been a fan of Dork Tower for a long time. I’m pretty sure Wil Wheaton blogged about it about it at some point which is what brought it to my attention and I was hooked ever since. I could be wrong. I rarely remember where I discovered something.

At any rate, I bought a swag box during a sale at Dork Tower and this book came in the box. I wasn’t expecting it and it was an enjoyable surprise.

One day I need to review all those I support over on Patreon, of which Dork Tower and John Kovalic at one.

The book in question is from 2003 so unless you’ve been involved in geek culture for a LONG time, some of the moments will be missed. For me, it was like a trip down memory lane as I remember many of the events noted in the book and got a chuckle at how they were portrayed. Lots of fun to be had.

Short Story Author recommendations?

I’m gearing up for something and I’m wondering something…who is/are your favorite short story author(s)? I have several, but wanted to add a few to the collection for what I’m about to start.

I’m also looking for inexpensive Doc Savage books if anyone has a lead.

Follow up on the Bird Book.

My grandma was very onto birds. So much so that she clippers an article from the newspaper on what attracted certain birds to your yard. Interesting article even all these years later.

Bird Book

I take a lot of pictures if birds. Perhaps an unhealthy amount for someone who isn’t a bird watcher as a hobby. My first name is really Jay and my nickname growing up was Jay Bird.

My grandma’s loved, in her retirement years, to sit by the wondiw and watch the birds in her trees and yard. When she passed, the only thing I wanted was her bird book she would use to identify those birds. Not sure what got me to dig this book out, but I’ve very glad I found it.

I bought 2 books today.

Akata Witch (The Nsibidi Scripts Book 1) by [Nnedi Okorafor]
Akata Warrior (The Nsibidi Scripts Book 2) by [Nnedi Okorafor]

I’ve been a fan of Nnedi Okorafor for some time, even if I forget how to spell her name. I saw she had a YA series and decided to pick up the first two books in the series as they were only $1.99 each and the 2rd book came out today. What better time to get into a new series?

My Dinner with Andre.

I don’t think I even know anyone named Andre. I did, however, have lunch/dinner with Jack Mangan and his family. He gets out to the coast a little more regularly, but it’s been a few years since we’ve met up and gotten caught up. It was great hanging out at Cabrillo National Monument and having a bit of lunch.

I bought 2 books today.

I bought 2 books today because there was a sale, so…books.

The first was Game of Thrones: Book 1. Yes, I’ve read this book before. I didn’t really care for it, but after seeing the HBO Series, I feel I need to give it another chance and read the additional books. There was so much more in the book that never made it into the series, that I feel that’s why I should give it another chance.

A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by [George R. R. Martin]

The second book was The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel. I’ve known about this book for a very long time and I’ve heard it referred to as “caveman erotica”. No, that’s not why I picked it up. It’s one of those books I’ve been meaning to dig into for a long time and, well, it was on sale. Why not?

The Clan of the Cave Bear (with Bonus Content): Earth's Children, Book One by [Jean M. Auel]