books | favorite thing EVER

Feb 10, 2012 Posted by Nate

Still think the South Pole is Boring?

A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder is an odd book. I came across it in a collection of sci-fi stories I bought on my Kindle for a dollar, so that should tell you something. Specifically, it should tell you that the book is out of copyright, and I paid a buck too much, since you can easily find this book free on any platform. Which makes sense, as it was written in the 1800′s by James... read more

Aug 22, 2011 Posted by kormantic

A whirl of mystic ages and thrilling science

Although a geek girl at heart, I’ve never really read a great deal of Science Fiction. Some Bradbury, a dash of Heinlein, a little Gibson, fair bit of LeGuin, but not enough. Of what I... read more

Aug 4, 2011 Posted by penni

Bottom line: PJ Jones is funny

Really, that’s what it boils down to. The Vampire Handbook and Other Useful Rules and Regulations for Adapting to the Immortal Lifestyle is Jones’s latest offering. It’s a short read (about 6,000 words) guaranteed to brighten your otherwise gloomy, suck-filled life. It covers many things you may not have thought about while considering your lifestyle change to vampirism. For example: if you want... read more

Jul 22, 2011 Posted by matt

Comics fan or not, you gotta read this

I don’t know what your deal is. The things that we cover here at ftE are all over the map, so if you frequent this site you might enjoy comic books. Or you might be big into urban fantasy novels. Or goofy TV shows. Horror movies. Board games. Maybe you started reading Favorite Thing Ever when we did a piece on your beloved Spongebob Squarepants. The point I’m trying to make is, if you’re... read more

Jun 21, 2011 Posted by matt

Working Class Heroes: Top 10

Alan Moore is a legend in the world of comics. Watchmen, V for Vendetta, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. The dude himself is I guess kind of a creepy old hermit, but his writing... read more

Jun 1, 2011 Posted by matt

The Untold Wonders of Beartato

I have this thing where I compulsively register domain names. I get a germ of an idea and immediately start hunting for a website name, registering it on the spot when I inevitably come up with something I can’t believe no one has taken already. Seriously, I had favoritethingever.com a good solid year before the site went up (and this is also why it sucks for you if your last name happens to be... read more

May 25, 2011 Posted by matt

The Monster at the End of This Book

The first book I ever read on my own was Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham. I remember being so proud that I carried it around the house offering to perform it for anyone who would listen. I also recall not being completely sure if I was truly reading or if I just had the words memorized (I was a weird, introspective little kid). Nevertheless, from that moment on I could always seek out a quiet place... read more

May 20, 2011 Posted by penni

Swooning Smella and her heaving bosom

I love it when I pick up a book and feel that the author is a kindred spirit. That’s the feeling I got when I read PJ Jones’s Romance Novel. Though some folks regard parody as satire’s hillbilly cousin, I’ve always believed that a smart parody can brighten any day. Romance Novel skewers romance novels (duh), vampire novels (easy target, but still funny), westerns, Sean Connery and... read more