Parallel Experience by Morgyn Leri

 After the events of the first Avengers movie Tony Stark and Stinger Apini switch places. They are both then trying to get back to their respective worlds. It’s a fun little crossover!

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Into Darkness (2013)

 

One could argue that this is a remake of the Wrath of Khan. Not as good as the original but still ok (and better than the last movie in this trilogy). Khan is still a formidable villain even if the Enterprise crew doesn’t have the emotional weight associated with it that we had in the original movie. And, as in the original, there is a part of you that feels just a tiny bit bad for him. 

Creation Descending by Jack Lovejoy

 

Centuries ago there was an apocalypse. People now live in Saluston. But there is danger in Saluston and now the hunger Derek must lead his people into the world. A fun book if a little fantastical. 

Zardip’s Search for Healthy Wellness (1988)

 

Zardip’s planet is dying so he is sent to Earth in the body of a human boy to learn about health. He befriends a group of teens with a wellness clubhouse who help him to become more healthy. It was a great way to teach health concepts!

The Andromeda Strain by Michael Criction

 

When a new deadly virus from outer space descends on the small town of Piedmont, Arizona, a group of scientists is sent on a super secret mission to determine why an old drunk and a baby were the only survivors. Such a  great book as long as you remember that Cricton likes to info dump! 

Galaxy Quest (1999)

 

Aliens mistake the actors of a Star Trek like show to be heroes. They abduct them to help them fight their archenemies. The shenanigans ensure as these ordinary people who have to become the heroes they played on screen. This movie is great and is often cited as an official Star Trek film endorsed by several Star Trek veterans. 

Enterprise: The First Adventure by Vonda McIntire

 

Captain Kirk has just been handed the Enterprise, taking over from Captain Pike. And it’s not going according to plan. Instead of an exciting new mission he is tasked with ferrying a circus around the galaxy. Instead of his best friend, Gary Mitchell, he is told that his new first officer is the Vulcan Spock. But when they encounter the “World Ship” and a rogue klingon, things are going to get a lot more interesting.