Books
Literary Treks 121: Wall Street of the '80s
Ferenginar: Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed We discuss this being a “Ferengi Episode”, how it fits with the rest of the book series, an outsider’s look, rounding out Quark, cleaning up the Ferengi, ratings and our final thoughts.
The 602 Club 47: We’ll Always Have Endor
Star Wars Aftermath. We discuss the old SWEU and the the new canon, a new hope, characters, small cameos, things we liked, ask a question, the Amazon issue and wrap up with ratings and final thoughts.
Literary Treks 120: Kathy and Coco are a Beach Boys Song
Atonement: Kirsten Beyer. We discuss the puzzle pieces coming together, creation, neat cameos, character arcs, downtime, the truth, At-Onement, some of her favorite things and what’s coming next.
The 602 Club S8: How to Add to Canon
The Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We talk about Weapon of the Jedi about Luke, Moving Target which is Leia’s story and Smuggler’s Run that is a Han and Chewie adventure.
Literary Treks 119: Unique Opportunity
The Returned: Peter David. We discuss his work experiences, the genesis of New Frontier, creating original characters, the tone of New Frontier, The Returned, writing Calhoun, The return of Q, The Dayan, what’s next for New Frontier.
Literary Treks 118: Footie Pajamas
Mere Anarcy: Shadows of the Indigent. We discuss the ebook series, the Motion Picture era, dissatisfaction, a buddy cop feel, strange bedfellows, greed and our ratings.
Literary Treks 117: Read the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Seekers 3: Long Shot: David Mack. We talk about it’s creation, being villainless, illustrating the Prime Directive, scientific research, crew interactions, personal connections, life to the fullest, what’s next for David and where to find him online.
Literary Treks 116: Bajor’s John Hughes Story
Bajor: Fragments and Omens. We discuss the different pace, the changing times, Jake Sisko, Bajoran conspiracy theories, the endgame, theology and science, people making the place and our ratings.
The 602 Club S7: The Still Small Voice
Christie Golden: Dark Disciple. We discuss with Christie in depth the story, characters, themes and her writing process.
Literary Treks 115: Maybe He's Not An 80's Fan
New Frontier: The Returned Part 2. We talk about how the story is, it's a trap, captain on the edge, a lively universe, a surprising guest, middle book purgatory, permanent political classes, the fight for survival and the good that men don't do.
Literary Treks 114: An Overabundance of Colons
Trill: Unjoined. We discuss the world building, a society of secrets, Star Trek genetics gone wrong, the universe being grey, class warfare, history, Julian and Ezri and wrap up with our ratings.
Literary Treks 113: The Dark Knight Deception
Mere Anarchy: The Centre Cannot Hold. We talk about being back on Mestiko, the cold war era, spanning TOS, the Federation V Klingons, the long game, the dangerous game and give our ratings.