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!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Shit My Dad Says by Justin Halpern

Let me begin by saying that this book is hysterical.  But more on that in a moment.  I'd like to now talk about why I hate Justin Halpern.  Now don't get me wrong, he seems like a decent enough guy.  But seriously, the only better way you could blindly stumble into money like this is to win the lottery.  When I was the age he was when he moved home I was married, had a mortgage, and was paying off a mountain of student loans.  He lives with his folks, Tweets the obnoxious yet comical things his father says, then starts printing money.  Mother F*cker!  That, and he got to play college baseball?  Seriously, F-You!

OK, now that I got that off my chest, this book is shear genius.  His Dad comes off like an amazing prick, but he actually loves and cares about his family deeply.  He just has a somewhat, oh I don't know, direct way of showing it.  I was laughing out loud at his exploits by page 5.  This is a must have for every guy's library (even if it is just a magazine rack filled with Playboys next to the shitter).  Go out and buy it today.

Nats