Book Report August 2014

The Affinity Bridge (2008) by George Mann

This is the first book in a great little Steampunk series about the team of Newbury and Hobbes. As agents of Queen Victoria, they solve the mysteries that confound the Empire. A fine romp.

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The Barsoom Project (1998) by Larry Niven and Steven Barnes

The second book in the Dream Park series. And I’m happy to say this book was just as good and as much fun as the first book. This concerns corporate shenanigans and sabotage, and takes place in the newest adventure, a “Fat Ripper Special” for those who want to lose weight or have an eating disorder. Tons of fun.

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Did You Say Chicks?! (1998) Edited by Esther Friesner

This is actually the second book in a series about female warriors. The first book is Chicks in Chain-mail. I have it somewhere in the house, but couldn’t find it, so I read this one. Fun, mostly lighthearted tales of the gals who can hold their own in a man’s world. With the right armor and weaponry, of course. I recognized most of the names of the authors as some of my fav sci-fi/fantasy writers.

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The Great Time Machine Hoax (1964) by Keith Laumer

This was a goofy, early sci-fi story about a man who inherits a complex computer that turns out to be a time machine. He then gets himself and his two companions lost in various time periods. The story was fine, and I enjoyed the different time periods he ended up in, but still felt there was something lacking to make this book a permanent part of my library.

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Doctor To The Stars (1964) by Murray Leinster

REALLY enjoyed these early sci-fi stories about a man in the Interstellar Medical Service. He would travel to various planets to do spot checks on the health and welfare of the population. Very strong main character that I wouldn’t mind reading more about. I will have to look for more of Leinster’s books. This one stays in my library.