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In The Sheikh's Service by Susan Stephens

2.0

I don’t think the author knows what a Sheikh is.

Defining Terrorism: The End of Double Standards by Abir Taha

3.0

I don’t think there’s such a thing as a true definition of terrorism, but this book makes a great effort towards bringing legal basis to a deeply political term.

The Vampire: A New History by Nick Groom

5.0

Invaluable overview of the history of the vampire as we understand it today. I’ve cited this, and the sources referenced within it, in every horror essay I’ve written.

Oo an Feddirs by Christie Williamson

2.0

The most interesting thing about this collection is the dialect – I don’t know if speaking Shetlandic dialect natively would make the poems more impactful or less.

Galaxy: The Prettiest Star by Jadzia Axelrod

5.0

Picked this up purely because the author’s name was Jadzia and it was a sci fi, fell in love with the atmosphere, characters, and plot. Definitely a highlight of my recent graphic novel kick.

The Roles We Play by Sabba Khan

5.0

I read this in the library in one sitting, and the only time my eyes left the page was when I wiped away the tears.

Star Trek 6 by James Blish

4.0

There are some points where I’d love Blish to take full advantage of the form, and tell us more of what the characters were thinking about the events. That aside, this was a good set of episodes, and I didn’t feel like they lost any of the magic when being adapted into short stories.

Houses Borders Ghosts by Rob Redman

4.0

Very strong anthology. I’ve been rotating the story about the old man’s shoes in my head for days now.

Career Coach: Your Personal Workbook for a Better Career by Corinne Mills

3.0

Found this book abandoned on a roadside – hopefully by someone skipping off into the sunset to improve their professional life.

Nanny McPhee And The Big Bang by Emma Thompson

4.0

I don’t know how this book manages to make me feel nostalgic for wartime Britain, but it hits the sort of English tone I love.