Bob Reiss
@nottobrite.bsky.social
Husband, Step Father, Lifesharing Provider, Doggy Da and consumer of books through various face holes.
Been reading this one a story a day with my dinner. Cold, Black and Infinite by @toddkeisling.com . So far, every story has been a total banger.
What brings you out tonight, lonely traveler?
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Finished 3 of the 5 stories in The Fall (Tales from the Gulp) by @alanbaxter.bsky.social. Liking this one more than the first book, I think. The second story, Cathedral Stack may be my favorite story of the series so far. Need to start looking into some of his other books.
Every time an author does or says something despicable, people line up to declare “well, they aren’t that good anyway. There are so many better authors!” My question, why does that matter? Even if they were the greatest living author out there, that doesn’t change what they said.
We were looking for something just to put on in the background and found Night Visions, a horror anthology, on Tubi. It’s hosted by Henry Rollins and guest stars like everyone. Weirdly, it’s Independence Day and there’s an episode staring Bill Pullman. Not sure how I’ve never seen this before.
Since its Independence Day, here are some of my favorite Alien Invasion novels: Footfall by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle The Vampire Earth Series by @eeknight.bsky.social Overgrowth by Mira Grant Veil by @jonathanjanz.bsky.social The Kraken Wakes by John Wyndham
I’m a week late because we’ve been on vacation since last Sunday but honestly, being a stepfather (who never expected to have kids), you can’t imagine what this feels like.
Usually I choose to read longer books in audio but I decided to go the print route with Devil’s Creek by @toddkeisling.com. It took me exactly one month to finish it but it was well worth it. Not only is it my favorite book I finished this year but it would make my top 10 of the past 10 years.
When you’re at Quizzo but learned all your history from Harry Turtledove and @birmo.bsky.social novel.
Homer Simpson's S-M-R-T! Moment
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Today was the Walk For Woods. I didn’t do the 5k bur chose instead to do the 1 mile fun limp.
Well, it seems I find myself at a Yungblud show in Atlantic City.
I made up a dad joke and no one things it’s funny. Why do British bowling balls have three holes? To put your fingers, innit?
Adam Brody: I'm So Sorry, Noah
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I’m just hit the halfway point of Devil’s Creek by @toddkeisling.com. This was my first book by him and I don’t want to jump the gun with a review but I will say that I’ve liked it so much that I just preordered the paperback of The Sundowner’s Dance from @shortwavebooks.bsky.social.
Me and Ben with Mr. T. He was so excited to meet him and Mr. T was very friendly.
We went to FanExpo Philly mostly because my wife wanted to meet David Tennant. She hates getting he picture taken but she did get one with the family with David and I convinced her to take a picture with me and James Marsters. She’s the Buffy fan but I’m the Dresden fan.
Finished listening to The Dark Times by Nick Petrie. Another solid thriller. Next, I was looking for something scifi and had a bunch on my TBL list. I went with Crawlspace by @adamchristopher.me. Probably not going to get a lot of listening in over the weekend but plan to slip into it next week.
Listening to The Dark Time by Nick Petrie and it just took a turn I didn’t expect. I guess I’m in for a ride with this one.
Today’s puppy tax: Crowley after seeing a bunny. He loves bunnies.
Has anyone been to FanExpo Philly before? We have a Photo Op at 11:00 with one attendee but there’s another one I’d like to get for Benjamin but it’s scheduled at 11:30. Is this doable. I’ve never been to an event like this so I’m really unsure how it works.
Playing Taboo as a married couple is like: “Remember that time we were at that bookstore and David Lee Roth came in the radio.” “COFFEE MUG!” “Right. That thing we found under the car.” “CANTEEN!” “Right.” “You hate…” “DAVID SPADE!”
Just paid off the balance of our heating bill before are new contract begins. Unrelatedly….
Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Clay Davis: Sheeeeeeeit
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Finished died by Izzy Von. Utterly brilliant and horrifying. Here’s my very quick review that totally doesn’t do it justice. app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/111f...
Review by nottobrite - Died
died is more than just a read but a viscerally disturbing experience with one of the most com...
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We introduced our daughter’s boyfriend to our favorite party game, Anomia and now he wants to come over and play it all the time. No complaints.
Coming up with a list of books with FROM vibes. My list so far. American Elsewhere by Robert Jackson Bennett Bar None by @timlebbon.bsky.social The Border by Robert McCammon Borealis by @texascthulhu.bsky.social Darkness on the Edge of Town by Brian Keene
NYC friends: Suggestions for a good family restaraunt within walking distance of The Jacobs Theatre. We will be seeing The Outsiders then getting dinner. Vegetarian options a plus.