John August

Reviewsday

Tuesday Reviewsday, vol. 4

Reviewsday

Reviews let makers know how much you love their products, and encourage potential customers to give new things a shot. Every Tuesday I leave a few reviews on the applicable store, and encourage you to do the same.

Today’s picks are:

– [Bang! (4th Edition)](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RU7UNW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001RU7UNW&linkCode=as2&tag=johnaugustcom-20&linkId=U47A2NSLCPSS45LS) (Amazon) The original Spaghetti Western shoot-em up card game. While you can play it with four players, I find it’s best with five or more so the Deputy gets involved.
– [Bang! The Walking Dead](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K3EYT28/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00K3EYT28&linkCode=as2&tag=johnaugustcom-20&linkId=R6XHTTZE3FLV3VWB) (Amazon) A very clever re-skin of Bang! using the characters from The Walking Dead series. In many ways, it’s easier to understand, both because the Italian is removed and some of the nomenclature is more straightforward (e.g. axes have a range of one, first aid kits heal one life, etc.). It’s not gruesome. I won’t let my 10-year-old watch the series, but I’d be fine with her playing this game.
– [Food52 Genius Recipes: 100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1607747979/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1607747979&linkCode=as2&tag=johnaugustcom-20&linkId=UWOPZNUX4AIIVBUT) (Amazon) A friend recommended this book — in particular, two unusual recipes for scrambled eggs. I found the whole thing great, with lively instructions and terrific photography. It’s the kind of cookbook you flip through on the couch, marking things you want to try.

If you’re looking for something to review, many readers are probably familiar with some of the things we make, including [Highland](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/highland/id499329572?mt=12), [Weekend Read](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/weekend-read/id502725173?mt=8) and [Writer Emergency Pack](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R6ZLIOY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00R6ZLIOY&linkCode=as2&tag=johnaugustcom-20&linkId=KG2OFS7AER67FMGO).

Podcasts are especially review-dependent, because they signal to the powers at iTunes to feature certain shows. A review for [Scriptnotes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scriptnotes-podcast/id462495496?mt=2) would be much-appreciated.

Tuesday Reviewsday, vol. 3

Rave, Reviewsday

One of my aims for 2016 is to leave more reviews for the products I love. Every Tuesday I’ll be writing reviews on the applicable store.

Today’s picks are:

– [Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide](href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0786965800/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0786965800&linkCode=as2&tag=johnaugustcom-20&linkId=7TO5PVW2MG6NC7SU”) (Amazon) Yes, it’s D&D. This book isn’t a manual or even an adventure, but rather a guide to the history and culture of Forgotten Worlds, one of the main D&D campaign settings.

– [Howard BBC012 Butcher Block Conditioner](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ESTA30/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ESTA30&linkCode=as2&tag=johnaugustcom-20&linkId=N5ANYC76Y2MDRW55) (Amazon) In my experience, it’s a lot better than plain mineral oil.

– [You Must Remember This](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/you-must-remember-this/id858124601?mt=2) (podcast) As good as everyone says. Karina Longworth’s podcast on Hollywood history is fun and fascinating.

If you’re looking for something to review, many readers are probably familiar with some of the things we make, including [Highland](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/highland/id499329572?mt=12), [Weekend Read](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/weekend-read/id502725173?mt=8) and [Writer Emergency Pack](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R6ZLIOY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00R6ZLIOY&linkCode=as2&tag=johnaugustcom-20&linkId=KG2OFS7AER67FMGO).

Podcasts are especially review-dependent, because they signal to the powers at iTunes to feature certain shows. A review for [Scriptnotes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scriptnotes-podcast/id462495496?mt=2) would be much-appreciated.

Tuesday Reviewsday, vol. 2

Rave, Reviewsday

One of my goals for 2016 is to be better about writing reviews for the products I love. Every Tuesday I’ll be leaving reviews on the applicable store.

Today’s picks are:

– [Noizio](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/noizio/id960716999?mt=8) (iOS) A really good background-noise maker, and free!
– [2Do](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/2do/id303656546?mt=8) (iOS/Mac) A fantastic getting-stuff-done app that’s replaced OmniFocus for me.
– [Reply All](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reply-all/id941907967?mt=2) (podcast) A “show about the internet,” but really about modern culture.
– [Forbidden Island](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J57VU44/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00J57VU44&linkCode=as2&tag=johnaugustcom-20&linkId=KRC76AABLCUBZOEF) (Amazon) A great cooperative game.

If you’re looking for something to review, many readers are probably familiar with some of the things we make, including [Highland](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/highland/id499329572?mt=12), [Weekend Read](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/weekend-read/id502725173?mt=8) and [Writer Emergency Pack](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R6ZLIOY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00R6ZLIOY&linkCode=as2&tag=johnaugustcom-20&linkId=KG2OFS7AER67FMGO).

Podcasts are especially review-dependent, because they signal to the powers at iTunes to feature certain shows. A review for [Scriptnotes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scriptnotes-podcast/id462495496?mt=2) would be much-appreciated.

Tuesday Reviewsday

Challenge, Projects, Reviewsday, Store

As someone who makes [apps](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/highland/id499329572?mt=12) and [other things](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R6ZLIOY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00R6ZLIOY&linkCode=as2&tag=johnaugustcom-20&linkId=KG2OFS7AER67FMGO), I know how helpful reviews are. They let makers know how much you love their products, and encourage potential customers to give new things a shot.

One of my goals for 2016 is to be better about writing reviews for the products I love. Every Tuesday I’ll be leaving reviews on the applicable store.

Today’s picks are:

– [Way of Life](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-life-ultimate-habit-maker/id393159800?mt=8) (iOS)
– [Slack](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/slack-team-communication/id618783545?mt=8) (iOS/Mac)
– [Throwing Shade](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/throwing-shade/id479583266?mt=2) (podcast)
– [Sushi Go](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J57VU44/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00J57VU44&linkCode=as2&tag=johnaugustcom-20&linkId=KRC76AABLCUBZOEF) (game on Amazon)

Leaving reviews is not a big time commitment. I wrote all four of these while waiting for an appointment.

If you’re looking for something to review, many readers are probably familiar with some of the things we make, including [Highland](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/highland/id499329572?mt=12), [Weekend Read](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/weekend-read/id502725173?mt=8) and [Writer Emergency Pack](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R6ZLIOY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00R6ZLIOY&linkCode=as2&tag=johnaugustcom-20&linkId=KG2OFS7AER67FMGO).

Podcasts are especially review-dependent, because they signal to the powers at iTunes to feature certain shows. A review for [Scriptnotes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scriptnotes-podcast/id462495496?mt=2) would be much-appreciated.