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I’m Here To Geek-Out And Chew Bubblegum & I’m all outta Bubblegum

Vintage Geek by Marshall Julius

December 11, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the Geek with everything? Give them, Vintage Geek by Marshall Julius. I thought I knew somethings Geek, but I might have to turn in my Geek Card! Even areas I felt I had some knowledge in (but by no means an expert in) stumped me. There is everything from James Bond (Roger Moore), Stephen King, Batman the animated series, Star Trek (original), Disney and 1950’sci-fi movie trivia. Guest questioners (Mark Hamill, George Takei, Sam J. Jones to […]

Filed Under: Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, History, Horror, Non-Fiction, Science Fiction Tagged With: Internet & Social Media, Marshall Julius., Mike Reiss, Popular Culture

BlackRaven's CBR11 Review No:528 · Genres: Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, History, Horror, Non-Fiction, Science Fiction · Tags: Internet & Social Media, Marshall Julius., Mike Reiss, Popular Culture ·
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Good heavens! There are two groovy turtles in the house….. or wait…. is there?

Turtle and Tortoise are NOT Friends, by Mike Reiss

July 29, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

While did not like Turtle and Tortoise are NOT Friends, as much as my co-worker did (she called it “freaking hilarious”), there is plenty to love and laugh along with. Mike Reiss tells the familiar story of two beings that seem like they could be the best of friends, except for the fact they are so radically different (think Star Trek and the epoiside where one was Black one side and White the other; the other was White on one side and Black on the […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction Tagged With: ashley spires, friendship, Mike Reiss

BlackRaven's CBR11 Review No:287 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction · Tags: ashley spires, friendship, Mike Reiss ·
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