You Sexy Thing

You Sexy Thing is by Cat Rambo. The first in the science fiction You Sexy Thing series. A motely crew of ex-soldiers now running a restaurant on a space station are forced to flee when an unknown alien race destroys the space station. They find themselves on board a sentient bio-ship headed toward a pirate haven where an enemy from the past waits. Sad, funny, horrifying - this is an interesting book. Fans of space opera will enjoy it. 

Ratings: 12th grade - 8 out of 10 - AC (mature thematic content) - P (profanity) - V (violence). 

Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts

Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts is by Kate Racculia. A strange fantasy tale of ghosts, murder, and a fantastic game. Tuesday Mooney researches the rich who might be possible donors to the hospital she works for - and she is good at her job. When a rich donor dies suddenly at a fundraiser, Tuesday finds herself involved in a strange ghostly game that has very real world consequences. 

Ratings: 11th grade - AC (mature thematic content) - P (profanity) - V (violence)

The Age of Innocence

The Age of Innocence is by Edith Wharton. A historical fiction classic of Old New York Society. Newland Archer is engaged to society heiress May Welland, only to find himself in love with her cousin, the Countess Ellen Olenska, who has run away from her husband and fled to live with her family in New York. Her situation is disgraceful, but Newland finds her enchanting and much more like himself than his fiancée. Now he must chose between the woman he loves and the society he has grown up in. 

Ratings: 12th grade - 8 out of 10. 

Some Mythical Elements in English Literature

Sone Mythical Elements in English Literature is by E.M.W. Tillyard. The Clark Lectures from 1959-60, on mythical elements in English Literature. The lectures include topics such as: Myth and Literature, the Harrowing of Hell, Retirement, and two Tudor myths. Fascinating and very helpful for students of literature. 

Ratings: Adult - 10 out of 10. 

The Metaphysicals and Milton

The Metaphysicals and Milton is by E.M.W. Tillyard. Tillyard's nonfiction lectures at the University of Washington in 1955-1956 regarding Milton's relationship to the Metaphysical poets. A must read for fans of the Milton and the Metaphysical poets in general. 

Ratings: Adult - 8 out of 10. 

Shakespeare's Problem Plays

Shakespeare's Problem Plays is by E.M.W. Tillyard. Tillyard examines Shakespeare's so-called "problem plays" which include: "Hamlet," "Troilus and Cressida," "All's Well That Ends Well," and "Measure for Measure." He walks us through the problems with these plays and what makes them good plays even so. 

Ratings: 12th grade - 10 out of 10.  

The English Epic Tradition

The English Epic Tradition is by E.M.W. Tillyard. A brilliant nonfiction look at the epic tradition in English poetry and literature. This book is a transcribed version of the lecture Tillyard gave in 1936. Another fantastic discussion of literature from Tillyard. 

Ratings: 11th grade - 8 out of 10.