You may be asking yourself, "Why should I listen to a random guy who I don't even know as to what books I should read?" Good question. (If you asked my wife, she would probably say you shouldn't. She stopped listening to me a long time ago, but I digress.) Anyway, here's the answer, because I'm just like you. I've been married for just short of an eternity. I have a couple of kids, a job, and a bunch of bills. I love sports, booze, swearing, hanging out with the fellas, and reading. I read a lot. I read at lunch, I read on the throne, I read every night in bed before drifting off to a fitful sleep (Why am I reading as opposed to doing something a little bit more cardio intensive in bed before going to sleep? See above.) Anyway, I've been building my library for a few years now and have over 270 volumes in it. I'll be posting a couple of reviews a week (in theory). I'll start with some of my favorites from the past and add new books as I finish them. Read the reviews, buy the books, and enjoy!

Friday, June 11, 2010

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER by Seth Grahame-Smith

Ok, someone around here is crazy. Not just your run-of-the-mill 'makes bad dating choices' crazy, either. I'm talking 'hide the sharp objects and sedate this mother fu**er' crazy. Most of the time, I'd be referring to myself. Not this time, however.

Now old Seth could be as normal as the next guy and just have a hyperactive imagination. But I seriously doubt it. I came to this conclusion after reading the introduction. It was all downhill after that. You know the worst part? He had me believing this shit! That's how good he was.

Apparently our boy Honest Abe was a world class bad ass. Funny how they failed to mention that in 5th grade. Not only did he kick mortal ass, he scored hot chicks and killed vampires (not to be confused with fellow Democratic president Bill Clinton who scored fat chicks and married a vampire, but I digress). Pretty impressive. I had no idea.....

This is a wildly entertaining read. Like I said, the author sells this to the extent that it seems plausible (every guy that I see wearing sunglasses in -doors now I assume is a vampire, not just a douche bag. A douche bag vampire maybe....). The best part is that, unlike most of Fox's prime time dramas, there is no need to check your disbelief at the door. That being said, I'm going to assume he is simply a talented writer and get on with my life. I suggest you buy this book, read it, and do the same.

Nats