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Tales From The Multiverse #2
Bob's Bar: Tales From the Multiverse Volume 2
What happens when your favorite characters meet in a bar, again?
It’s not just the extreme cocktails, but the warrior spirit that flows into the multiverse, bringing characters from some of your favorite science fiction series. Who tells the best story? No one knows until the words have been spun.
And BOB, a Binary Operated Being has gathered a great cast of characters to make fun of each other while sharing sea stories, the tales that warriors tell after they’ve returned home. Some might call them fish stories, whoppers, tall tales, or worse, but in the end, those who were there, know the tales are true.
These characters share their stories among those who have been there, the same place, but completely different. They share a drink, camaraderie, and the words. Stop by Bob’s Bar and listen in – these are all new stories, original tales, by an all-star cast of science fiction authors.
Craig Martelle – Cain
Terry Mixon – Kelsey
Lindsay Buroker – Ridge
Jay Allan – Blackhawk
Barry J. Hutchison – Artur
M.D. Cooper – Rika
Michael Anderle – Bethany Anne
Richard Fox – Standish
Andrew Dobell – Amanda
Jonathan P. Brazee – Beth
Kevin McLaughlin - Charline
198 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 11, 2018
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July 9, 2023
Entertaining space listening 🎶🔰
Twelve will written short stories by twelve different authors. Each story is different with interesting well developed characters lots of action and misdirection leading to each unexpected conclusion. I would recommend this series and various authors to readers of fantasy world 🌎 adventure thriller novels 👍🔰. 2023 👒😀😀😕
Twelve will written short stories by twelve different authors. Each story is different with interesting well developed characters lots of action and misdirection leading to each unexpected conclusion. I would recommend this series and various authors to readers of fantasy world 🌎 adventure thriller novels 👍🔰. 2023 👒😀😀😕
September 5, 2021
Very good read. Worth your time. Of
At last! A fun read. Bob's Bar is an eclectic collection of well written stories strung together with a fun premise. I hope they do a few of these collections. It's worth your time to read and now I have several authors I can check in to for more reading.
At last! A fun read. Bob's Bar is an eclectic collection of well written stories strung together with a fun premise. I hope they do a few of these collections. It's worth your time to read and now I have several authors I can check in to for more reading.
January 7, 2020
Bob's Bar, is a place within the multiverse were people come and gather and tell their stories. Some of the returning authors in this anthology are M.D. Cooper with her character Rika, and Andrew Dobell's Magi, Amanda. The rest of characters are new with the exception of Bethany Ann. The eleven stories bring you in from the moment the first character walks into the bar and Bob asks what they would like to drink. As he takes their orders they decide what type of stories they will tell and decide on big fish tales. With the last story being a big fish. This is a great anthology and one that I recommend for everyone looking into dipping their toes into new universes and new characters.
August 26, 2021
loved the barman.
This book was like walking into a room and standing next to a group of people trying out outdo each other with fantastic stories nice theme but a bit too easy to see I would have left after the second story but had to keep reading to see where it ended up BoB was the most interesting one for me
This book was like walking into a room and standing next to a group of people trying out outdo each other with fantastic stories nice theme but a bit too easy to see I would have left after the second story but had to keep reading to see where it ended up BoB was the most interesting one for me
March 7, 2023
Still misses the best aspect of the concept
As per my review of book 1, the best aspect of this concept is the interaction between the main characters, the stories they tell are at best a poor second
The characters themselves have such large back stories, just having them chat amongst themselves would be. Afar more interesting read
Hopefully book 3, if there is one, picks up on this aspect and at least includes some more of it
As per my review of book 1, the best aspect of this concept is the interaction between the main characters, the stories they tell are at best a poor second
The characters themselves have such large back stories, just having them chat amongst themselves would be. Afar more interesting read
Hopefully book 3, if there is one, picks up on this aspect and at least includes some more of it
February 19, 2019
I came to the world of BOB's Bar (Tales From The Multiverse) backwards, glomming onto its book 2 solely because one of my all-time favorite authors, Lindsay Buroker, had contributed a story. That tale, Ladies’ Night, Stars was as superb as I expected. It stars General Ridgewalker Zirkander (Ridge), a favorite character from the author’s Dragon Blood Series (first book of which, Balanced on the Blades’ Edge, is free on kindle by the way) and includes probably the coolest weapon in sci-fi and fantasy (and steampunk), the “sublime” sentient soulblade Jaxi (who has the neat trick of being able to telepathically chat with Ridge and his wife Sardelle (Jami’s regular sword bearer), another character fave, though absent from this tale. But enough drooling over that wonderful tale and let me turn back to BOB, short for Binary Operated Being and his inter-dimensionally floating bar busy gathering tales for the mysterious Collector. This is probably the best excuse for collecting wonderful short stories since Spider Robinson’s Callahan’s Crosstime Saloon and the bar motif works perfectly for that context. Even better in that this bar operates as a great excuse for bringing in characters from across sci-fi-dom. A neat way to introduce a reader to some she (or he) might not have come across from otherwise. Book 2 was so good that I immediately purchased Book 1 (yes, I know I did this backwards). Equally well done and equally fun. My only problem is that now there are a bunch of “new” (well, new to me at least) authors I need to try out. Bottom line here is that, but for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises. Both of these anthologies definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that each anthology is most definitely “one to read”, and each is easy to highly recommend.
December 22, 2018
Visiting BOB's Bar II
Second iteration of an anthology about 'What would happen if the primary characters of multiple universes run into each other at a bar?' Why they would Drink, they would converse and they would tell tall stories. "There I was, This ain't No Scheit" stories. To celebrate lost friends, to highlight escaping from a 'Kobayashi Maru' situation, to tell tales about 'THAT Guy (or Girl), to decompress from a harrowing universe and get a little downtime with 'birds of a feather'. "You know the difference between a fairy tale and a war story? A Fairy Tale starts out 'Once Upon a Time' and a War Story starts out: 'I Could died this One Time, this ain't no scheit'. ". You get a peek thru the keyhole at other authors of Fantasy, SCI-FI and MilSci-FI. Then, IF you want to read more, there are hotlinks to the varied stories and authors. BEWARE, you will soon be zooming off to catch up with these characters and will may end losing sleep... R. Johns.
Second iteration of an anthology about 'What would happen if the primary characters of multiple universes run into each other at a bar?' Why they would Drink, they would converse and they would tell tall stories. "There I was, This ain't No Scheit" stories. To celebrate lost friends, to highlight escaping from a 'Kobayashi Maru' situation, to tell tales about 'THAT Guy (or Girl), to decompress from a harrowing universe and get a little downtime with 'birds of a feather'. "You know the difference between a fairy tale and a war story? A Fairy Tale starts out 'Once Upon a Time' and a War Story starts out: 'I Could died this One Time, this ain't no scheit'. ". You get a peek thru the keyhole at other authors of Fantasy, SCI-FI and MilSci-FI. Then, IF you want to read more, there are hotlinks to the varied stories and authors. BEWARE, you will soon be zooming off to catch up with these characters and will may end losing sleep... R. Johns.
April 12, 2022
I was pleasantly surprised with this book 2 of the BOB's Bar multi-story books.
I hadn't really enjoyed the first one, so kind of dreaded reading this one but, although almost all of the characters were new to me, there was a much better, and funnier - for the most part - vibe to it, so that the characters were more appealing, somehow.
I must confess, with the reading list I have at present, I can't see myself chasing after all the various characters in their actual series for some time, but I think I'll probably keep them in mind, once I've gone through all I've promised myself that I'll be reading now, and for the foreseeable future.
At this rate, I'll probably be around 70 before that happens, but isn't that a great target to reach for anyway? Lol
I hadn't really enjoyed the first one, so kind of dreaded reading this one but, although almost all of the characters were new to me, there was a much better, and funnier - for the most part - vibe to it, so that the characters were more appealing, somehow.
I must confess, with the reading list I have at present, I can't see myself chasing after all the various characters in their actual series for some time, but I think I'll probably keep them in mind, once I've gone through all I've promised myself that I'll be reading now, and for the foreseeable future.
At this rate, I'll probably be around 70 before that happens, but isn't that a great target to reach for anyway? Lol
December 28, 2018
kindle unlimited, too many characters and names in stories that didn't hold my attention, tho the first book wasn't much better {only knew of Cal/Splurt} and this one again had Hutchinson character but side one {Artur from Dan Deadman series} so basically overally just disappointing
What happens when your favorite characters meet in a bar, again?
It’s not just the extreme cocktails, but the warrior spirit that flows into the multiverse, bringing characters from some of your favorite science fiction series. Who tells the best story? No one knows until the words have been spun. And BOB, a Binary Operated Being has gathered a great cast of characters to make fun of each other while sharing sea stories, the tales that warriors tell after they’ve returned home. Some might call them fish stories, whoppers, tall tales, or worse, but in the end, those who were there, know the tales are true. These characters share their stories among those who have been there, the same place, but completely different. They share a drink, camaraderie, and the words. Stop by Bob’s Bar and listen in – these are all new stories, original tales, by an all-star cast of science fiction authors.
What happens when your favorite characters meet in a bar, again?
It’s not just the extreme cocktails, but the warrior spirit that flows into the multiverse, bringing characters from some of your favorite science fiction series. Who tells the best story? No one knows until the words have been spun. And BOB, a Binary Operated Being has gathered a great cast of characters to make fun of each other while sharing sea stories, the tales that warriors tell after they’ve returned home. Some might call them fish stories, whoppers, tall tales, or worse, but in the end, those who were there, know the tales are true. These characters share their stories among those who have been there, the same place, but completely different. They share a drink, camaraderie, and the words. Stop by Bob’s Bar and listen in – these are all new stories, original tales, by an all-star cast of science fiction authors.
December 9, 2025
WARNING: This book may cause spontaneous overload of your TBR pile!
OK, so if you were an avid reader as am I, you probably have a to be read list that is far longer than your conceivable lifespan. So really, you have absolutely no business picking up this book. All it’s going to do is give you MORE to read, more authors from whom you’ll have to start at the beginning of their work in order to be able to follow these new books, and basically less time to apply to your daily life that supposedly provides the income with which you buy all these books. In short, this is a pit-trap disguised as an anthology. You WILL enjoy these brief tales, and you WILL be sucked in. You have been warned.
That being said, misery (or even a contented soul enjoying himself as in this case) loves company. My recommendation, therefore, is that you ignore all of the foregoing and pick this up immediately. For one reason or another this is actually my third time reading through this anthology, and it’s just as enjoyable as the previous two forays. The only mystery is how I neglected to leave a review on previous visits, but that oversight is now rectified.
ENJOY!
OK, so if you were an avid reader as am I, you probably have a to be read list that is far longer than your conceivable lifespan. So really, you have absolutely no business picking up this book. All it’s going to do is give you MORE to read, more authors from whom you’ll have to start at the beginning of their work in order to be able to follow these new books, and basically less time to apply to your daily life that supposedly provides the income with which you buy all these books. In short, this is a pit-trap disguised as an anthology. You WILL enjoy these brief tales, and you WILL be sucked in. You have been warned.
That being said, misery (or even a contented soul enjoying himself as in this case) loves company. My recommendation, therefore, is that you ignore all of the foregoing and pick this up immediately. For one reason or another this is actually my third time reading through this anthology, and it’s just as enjoyable as the previous two forays. The only mystery is how I neglected to leave a review on previous visits, but that oversight is now rectified.
ENJOY!
January 26, 2019
Excellent stories from some of the hottest authors in their genres
This installment of “Bobs Bar”. Brings a collection of tales from the various worlds of some of the best Science Fiction writers around. A place where the main characters from multiple timelines and worlds meet for an evening of drinks and “Sea Stories”
If you are looking for something new to read here is your chance to get a sample of each of these authors hottest characters all in one place. If you like dragons, space battles, dog fights, cyborgs, Vampires, Magic... you get the picture. It’s in here. All told from the main characters perspective with some funny interactions between an eclectic mix of characters and worlds.
Well worth the time to read and guaranteed to entertain.
This installment of “Bobs Bar”. Brings a collection of tales from the various worlds of some of the best Science Fiction writers around. A place where the main characters from multiple timelines and worlds meet for an evening of drinks and “Sea Stories”
If you are looking for something new to read here is your chance to get a sample of each of these authors hottest characters all in one place. If you like dragons, space battles, dog fights, cyborgs, Vampires, Magic... you get the picture. It’s in here. All told from the main characters perspective with some funny interactions between an eclectic mix of characters and worlds.
Well worth the time to read and guaranteed to entertain.
December 25, 2018
Short Stories
I’m a great fan of short story sci-fi so this collection was right up my street. Several characters from different authors book series meet in a bar to tell some stories. BOB the barman produces the drinks and food to help the collection of characters begin their tales. He is collecting data for the mysterious ‘Collector’ and the bar is in a multiverse pocket. We meet queens, mechs, sentient swords and a telepathic cat and get to hear some tall tales which could be true. A great collection and it’s such a shame I can’t read the first book as it’s not available in the U.K. well worth the time I relaxed with this book.
I’m a great fan of short story sci-fi so this collection was right up my street. Several characters from different authors book series meet in a bar to tell some stories. BOB the barman produces the drinks and food to help the collection of characters begin their tales. He is collecting data for the mysterious ‘Collector’ and the bar is in a multiverse pocket. We meet queens, mechs, sentient swords and a telepathic cat and get to hear some tall tales which could be true. A great collection and it’s such a shame I can’t read the first book as it’s not available in the U.K. well worth the time I relaxed with this book.
December 5, 2019
The Gang meets.
I absolutely loved this installment better than the first because the stories were more fun to read! Plus, with BA & Amanda doing repeat appearances, it stayed informative & fun as well. I cannot wait to read the many series from the authors who contributed characters; my reading list grew today! And I can't wait to read more.
Perhaps the next installment could be repeat performance of Amanda, BA & 2 of the assorted others from each BOB's Bar book, mixed with whomever you fine authors can drag into this fun ride.
I'm a BOB's Bar fan for Life now! Please write several more!
I absolutely loved this installment better than the first because the stories were more fun to read! Plus, with BA & Amanda doing repeat appearances, it stayed informative & fun as well. I cannot wait to read the many series from the authors who contributed characters; my reading list grew today! And I can't wait to read more.
Perhaps the next installment could be repeat performance of Amanda, BA & 2 of the assorted others from each BOB's Bar book, mixed with whomever you fine authors can drag into this fun ride.
I'm a BOB's Bar fan for Life now! Please write several more!
December 21, 2018
BOB's Bar would be an interesting place to visit
Solid 4 star rating!
The tales from each authors charcaters were fun to read. Bethany Ann is of course my all time favorite. It was great getting a glimpse of each character and their personalities. This creation of the combined authors stories does make a person want to go and find out more about the characters storylines. Great job!
Solid 4 star rating!
The tales from each authors charcaters were fun to read. Bethany Ann is of course my all time favorite. It was great getting a glimpse of each character and their personalities. This creation of the combined authors stories does make a person want to go and find out more about the characters storylines. Great job!
January 7, 2019
Much like the first book, I like the premise, characters from several different authors' are all gathered together in a cosmic bar to share stories and determine which parts of each others' stories are exaggerations. I only knew one of the characters so this was tough to get into and the commentary didn't flow so well for me. I think if I had known more of the characters that I might appreciate the book more. Great idea overall.
May 4, 2020
Where nobody knows your name
This mash up of stories and different charade is great! I get to need new writers and get introduced to new books that I will want to read!
I can think of a new book that I want right now! Bob's Bar 3. How long will it be until that book comes out? And what authors should be in it? I can think of a few and hope that they can be put together.
Thank you Bob!
This mash up of stories and different charade is great! I get to need new writers and get introduced to new books that I will want to read!
I can think of a new book that I want right now! Bob's Bar 3. How long will it be until that book comes out? And what authors should be in it? I can think of a few and hope that they can be put together.
Thank you Bob!
December 18, 2018
Fun read
I enjoyed reading Bob’s Bar book one, and found that book two was just as fun to read. Most of the characters in both are favorites of mine, and reading short stories about the unfamiliar ones were good intros. Maybe next time Glynn Stewart and his Starship Mage, Damien Montgomery?
I enjoyed reading Bob’s Bar book one, and found that book two was just as fun to read. Most of the characters in both are favorites of mine, and reading short stories about the unfamiliar ones were good intros. Maybe next time Glynn Stewart and his Starship Mage, Damien Montgomery?
January 31, 2019
Just the Greatest
You can't pick a better way to see these Authors characters in action!! there are far fetched tales of getting even! and some of an accident gone right! and all that are entertaining an keep you reading! Great mix of stories from completely different universes thus the title !As good or better than the first one!!!
You can't pick a better way to see these Authors characters in action!! there are far fetched tales of getting even! and some of an accident gone right! and all that are entertaining an keep you reading! Great mix of stories from completely different universes thus the title !As good or better than the first one!!!
December 20, 2018
Great collection of shorts
Lots of renowned authors sharing some of their best creations and their tall tales makes for a great meet up at a bar. What could be wrong with such a winning formulae. Nothing buf lots of stories that will satisfy everyone no matter their taste
Lots of renowned authors sharing some of their best creations and their tall tales makes for a great meet up at a bar. What could be wrong with such a winning formulae. Nothing buf lots of stories that will satisfy everyone no matter their taste
December 31, 2018
I borrowed it on Kindle Unlimited which turned out to be a good thing. I mainly wanted the book for the Lindsay Buroker story which was good as usual. I liked the format of the anthology but I lost interest in the stories so I returned it.
January 4, 2019
Better than expected
I read and follow a couple of the writer so it was kool seeing their characters interacting. Only reason for 4 stars vs 5 is liking the stories in book 1 better.
I read and follow a couple of the writer so it was kool seeing their characters interacting. Only reason for 4 stars vs 5 is liking the stories in book 1 better.
January 8, 2019
My Fave Bar
This visit to Bob's Bar was again very entertaining and fun! I even found a couple of authors whose books I will check out, along with a couple of tales from authors a already read. Check it out!
This visit to Bob's Bar was again very entertaining and fun! I even found a couple of authors whose books I will check out, along with a couple of tales from authors a already read. Check it out!
February 6, 2019
Another good selection of stories here. Compared to #1, there seemed a bit more variety in tone of the stories, with a few darker stories in here, compared to the generally lighter volume 1. Good stories again though, and encourage me to try and seek out new authors :)
June 8, 2019
Great read
Great 2nd Bob's bar. I enjoyed both books and am now reading many of the authors from each. Great way to introduce readers to new series. It was nice to include a couple from Bob's bar one.
Great 2nd Bob's bar. I enjoyed both books and am now reading many of the authors from each. Great way to introduce readers to new series. It was nice to include a couple from Bob's bar one.
November 25, 2019
BOB's Bar: Tales From the Multiverse Volume 2. A 246 page, fun fantasy/sci-fic read from multiple authors. Thoroughly enjoyable tongue-in-cheek stories as told by well-known characters from the various authors. I hope there's a third volume. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
June 9, 2020
Round 2!
We see some old faces, but mostly a new batch of patrons in BOB’s Bar. More craziness, with hilarious sea stories. Not all stories will be to everyone’s taste, but there is something in there for everyone. A fun read, and I hope we see a third gathering.
We see some old faces, but mostly a new batch of patrons in BOB’s Bar. More craziness, with hilarious sea stories. Not all stories will be to everyone’s taste, but there is something in there for everyone. A fun read, and I hope we see a third gathering.
November 3, 2020
Entertaining
Great 😊 job Every one!!! Loved 🥰 all the stories. You me never know what is going to be told in these stories. I LOL 😂 and was like Ewwwww when it came to Artur so hilarious 😆 had a blast and I do want some Nachos but with Fajita... yum 😋 ready fir book 📖 number 3
Great 😊 job Every one!!! Loved 🥰 all the stories. You me never know what is going to be told in these stories. I LOL 😂 and was like Ewwwww when it came to Artur so hilarious 😆 had a blast and I do want some Nachos but with Fajita... yum 😋 ready fir book 📖 number 3
November 5, 2022
Katherine
I'm another Lindsay Buroker fan who read BOB's Bar because her story was included. This book was a good introduction to some other science fiction/fantasy authors. It led me to two of Jonathan Brazee's books that were well worth reading.
I'm another Lindsay Buroker fan who read BOB's Bar because her story was included. This book was a good introduction to some other science fiction/fantasy authors. It led me to two of Jonathan Brazee's books that were well worth reading.
April 22, 2023
A collection of stories.
Why go to Callihan's when Bob's bar comes to you? This is a nice sampling of a wide range of characters. May I request Skarr and Johnny Walker meet in the next one?
Why go to Callihan's when Bob's bar comes to you? This is a nice sampling of a wide range of characters. May I request Skarr and Johnny Walker meet in the next one?
December 16, 2018
Great stories
I love how my favorite characters from my favorite authors can drink and tell their stories. Great fun! Who needs a 6" tall blue transvestite? I do! I adore him!
I love how my favorite characters from my favorite authors can drink and tell their stories. Great fun! Who needs a 6" tall blue transvestite? I do! I adore him!
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