Tidings from the Crew – galaxy quest (1999) movie review – old sci-fi movie reviews continue!

Ahoy there mateys!  I am not a big movie watcher but sci-fi month of 2019 started this trend with total recall (1990) and sphere (1998).  This review is slightly different because I have actually seen this movie before.  The First Mate has seen practically every movie of the 80s and 90s and when we met …

On the Horizon – the vanished birds (Simon Jimenez)

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received this sci-fi eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  So here be me honest musings . . . the vanished birds (Simon Jimenez) Title: the vanished birds Author: Simon Jimenez Publisher: Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Del Ray Publication Date: TODAY!!! (hardcover/e-book) ISBN: 978-0593128985 Source: NetGalley …

Walk the Plank – anyone (Charles Soule) – unpopular opinion time!!

Ahoy there mateys!  It is with a sad heart that I have to make the first read of the year walk the plank.  I really didn't want to start out 2020 in this way but alas.  I was very much looking forward to this read as I enjoyed the previous novel I read by the …

The Captain’s Log – ninefox gambit (Yoon Ha Lee) – the last 19 in 2019 book!

Ahoy there me mateys!  This be the nineteenth (and last!) book in me Ports for Plunder - 19 Books in 2019 list.  Of course accomplishing this goal came down to the wire.  This book has been on me list since it first came out in 2016.  Me best friend said I had no choice but …

Abandoned Ship! – the psychology of time travel (Kate Mascarenhas) – a 19 in 2019 book!

Ahoy there me mateys!  This be the eighteenth book in me Ports for Plunder - 19 Books in 2019 list.  When I went to read this book, I realized that there was a problem.  I didn't actually own it like I thought I did!  I currently have a self-imposed rule that I can only buy …

3 Bells – breach of containment (Elizabeth Bonesteel) Book 3

Ahoy me mateys!  Grab your grog!  Here be book 3 of the ninth installment of the 3 Bells trilogy showcase with a minor spoiler about the end of book two.  Arrrr!!! breach of containment (Elizabeth Bonesteel) This be an impromptu 3 Bells Showcase.  I have been meaning to read the Central Corps trilogy ever since …

3 Bells – remnants of trust (Elizabeth Bonesteel) Book 2

Ahoy me mateys!  Grab your grog!  Here be book 2 of the ninth installment of the 3 Bells trilogy showcase.  Arrrr!!! remnants of trust (Elizabeth Bonesteel) This be an impromptu 3 Bells Showcase.  I have been meaning to read the Central Corps trilogy ever since Matey Sarah brought it to me attention.  So not too …