The bookcase is usually for holding all things besides your lazy butt. Not so anymore. Wacky Canadian designer Fishbol has killed two birds with one stone. The Fishbol Bookseat is a double-wide plywood take on the lounge chair (it also happens to have the ability to hold an entire set of encyclopedias, and then some). The fluid design is surprisingly light and easy on the backside, which means you might actually use the thing besides being a great conversation piece. So grab a partner, take a seat and reach down for a book.

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Having never been to Brazil, Thomas Kohnstamm started doing his research. He was, after all, a travel writer, and a seasoned one at that. Kohnstamm is one of the select few that get to traipse the earth in search of cool, interesting and fun things and get paid about it. With a dream job like that, what gives? Do All Travel Writers Go to Hell? acts not as a guide book or a hip “where to” guide, but instead chronicles Kohnstamm’s experience preparing to write the book. All the parties. The free drinks. The days sunning at the nude beaches. The one-night stands so casual that even a language barrier couldn’t deny - it’s all there. Read on in hilarity as you wonder whether Kohnstamm will live to write another “trusted” guide book for the well-respected company that is paying him to do this nonsense. So is Kohnstamm going to hell? We can’t say for sure, but he is one lucky SOB.

Buy: $13.95.

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In a world full of pale lager beers, finding yours can be quite a feat. Between American industrial beers like Budweiser, Miller and Coors, there’s not a lot of room for distinction. Overseas, beers like Heineken, Becks, Amstel and Stella might be a slight upgrade– but these are often selected for appearance, more for the label than the flavor. Once you get outside of the fray of Big Brand Lagers, you start to find some enjoyable, exciting beers that you might miss otherwise. Of these, we suggest Birra Moretti, an Italian lager with a relaxed, fresh flavor and a friendly little bite. Like many other light, pale lagers, Birra Moretti is a smooth refreshing beer that is ideal for barbecues, well paired with many meals, light enough to last on late night rallies. You can find Birra Moretti at your local Whole Foods or beer/wine superstore. Instead of reaching for Bud, Heineken or Amstel, give Moretti a shot. You’ll thank us!

Buy: ~$8.00/six

Mother’s Day is right around the corner. And when you care enough to just hit send, SomeEcards.com has your back. We’ve been fans for quite some time now, and have sent more SomeEcards than we probably should have. These brutally blunt, painfully funny eCards are inarguably the coolest thing to happen to the greeting card industry since… well now that we think about it, greeting cards have ALWAYS sucked– until now. Take some time, scroll through SomeEcards, and prepare to laugh your ass off. Many of these cards have colorful language, but that’s what we GearCravers live for. We’ve got four of our favorite NSFW cards after the break…

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Let’s hope this post doesn’t catch you right before lunch…  That would just be sadistic on our part.  If, like us, you’re looking for any opportunity you can possibly find to throw some meat on your grill, we’ve got just the thing for you, GearCraver.  It might come as a surprise to some of you that you can find some of the worlds juiciest, most tender and flavorful steaks online.  That doesn’t mean you download it and print it out, or throw your USB drive on the grill– it means that some of the finest chop houses ship their best slices straight to your home.  Of those, Omaha Steaks is the most renown.  Our friends at Omaha Steaks have hundreds of meats available, but we recommend going straight to the top and trying their triple-cut filet mignon package of six.  Give it a shot, call over some friends, and toss these babies over the coals (or propane).  You’re guaranteed one hell of a flavor experience– and once it’s over, you’ll be celebrating your status at the top of the food chain…

Buy: $69.99

Fans of Fight Club and Choke know how deliciously bizarre Chuck Palahniuk’s stories can be. Not one to let down his rabid fanbase, Palahniuk has gone and outdone himself yet again. Snuff chronicles a baggy pornstar’s epic fall into the record books as she tries to do the deed with 600 men on film in single day. Instead of detailing her rotten play-by-play narrative, Snuff follows three of the suitors: Mr, 72, Mr. 137 and Mr. 600. Mr. 72 probably has it a lot better off than the other two guys, but Mr. 600 must have some twisted backstory if he’s willing to wait for 599 others to finish. Expect every sweaty detail to be included, as Palahniuk often immerses himself in research a full two years before beginning a story. Pre-order, due out May 20.

Buy: $24.95.

After losing the 6th consecutive race to my little brother in Need For Speed, I found myself searching for answers. Embarrassed and dejected, I came to the conclusion that the terms were unfair, that playing field would surely be level if I were allowed to use an actual steering wheel. Yeah, that’s it! Controllers are too fickle, too sensitive, too unlike actual driving; I, as an adult (of sorts), was used to commanding a vehicle with a wheel and pedals, not some slippery joystick. But, obviously, if i bought a console steering wheel, I’d be forced to put my rationalization to the test, risking further humiliation, this time without the cushion of an imagined handicap. I decided my video-game psyche was too fragile, my brother too freakishly good at racing games, to risk it. But, were I not a neurotic, digital sissy, the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel by Microsoft would be on my lap and at my toes right now. Sleek and responsive, with force feedback, pedals that don’t slip or slide, and a virtually immovable desk clamp– it’s top-notch hardware for top-notch software. Works with Project Gotham Racing 3 and 4, NASCAR 08, Dirt, Need For Speed Carbon, Test Drive, and Forza2. Disclaimer: neither this writer nor Microsoft can be held liable for the reader/buyer’s loss of face in the event of defeat at the hands of a younger sibling.

Buy: $100

“All I can do is be me, whoever that is.”  Fans of Bob Dylan will instantly respect the collage style biopic “I’m Not There“, directed by Todd Haynes.  The part of Dylan, or at least reverent caricatures of him, are played by a stunning collection of A-List actors.  Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and even Cate Blanchett give life to the Dylan legend in this film.  What saw a quiet release outside of the dedicated fan circles, “I’m Not There” was a critically acclaimed sleeper that is likely to become a DVD hit.  If this film was on your list, get it today– its out now on Amazon.

Buy: $22.99

Nine Inch Nails once again shatters the commonplace with a new album and a middle finger to the record industry.  NIN’s newest album, The Slip, was released today — for free — online.  The album includes ten tracks for a total length of 43:45.  The album is available in standard mp3 format and all the way up to audiophile quality 24-bit, 96kHz .wav format.  If you’re a NIN fan, or want your own piece of history, go ahead and download The Slip and celebrate the beginning of the end for the RIAA.

Buy: $Free

It might be wise to have your wits about you when throwing back shots of these liquors. The Hijos De Villa Tequila is shaped like a .45 stainless, and if you’re not careful it can do the same level of damage. The Scorpion Vodka speaks for itself. We have it on high accord that this vodka can sting you if you’re not careful… Bad puns aside, these are some dangerous drinks only suited toward those with big brass balls– or a love of fun gimmicks. They might be tough to find, but GearCrave will push you in the right direction. If you can find these liquors, feel free to invite us over for a drink!

Buy (Hijos De Villa Tequila): $59

Buy (Scorpion Vodka): $32