In today’s episode, a busted gadget brings the X-Men back to the 24th century, though you probably weren’t around for the first episode. Nevertheless, here they are, arriving just in time to render aid to a planet that’s starting to go through its own mutant growing pains. Which X-Person’s fault is it that they’re stranded here? Will it ever not be weird for Data to smile? And how much bridge conversation is pointless small talk? All this and more in Planet X, the book that’s selling the cure, but no one’s buying.
In today’s episode, foraging for veggies makes B’Elanna and Harry partners in danger yet again. Meanwhile, Kes tries to convince a new guest that the best revenge is a life fully vaccinated. Why did everyone in the 90s think sushi was so gross? Which Discovery character makes an appearance 20 years before the show even aired? And which episode did part of this book end up weirdly being an antidote to? All this and more in Her Klingon Soul, the gray cube that’s chock full of nutrients!
In today’s episode, when a Bajoran leader turns to the black market for solutions, her refurbished replicators come with an unwanted extra. But when a certain well-known Maquis makes an offer Sisko can’t refuse, the station’s snark levels threaten to reach critical mass. Is this town big enough for two strong-willed Bajoran women? Why is Dax spacing out all the time? And don’t you hate it when Kai Winn is right? All this and more in Wrath of the Prophets, the book that pours kerosene on the “O’Brien is the worst husband ever” fire.
In today’s episode, Sisko and his old chums head to Mars to celebrate a new version of their old ship, but one of them has a dangerous detour in mind. Meanwhile, Quark tries to do Kira a favor, but when he gets waylaid by Ferengi chicken pox, it’ll be up to Odo to close the sale. Can he pass Rom’s pop quiz? Does the counselor need a counselor? And why do some Star Trek authors choose their worst material to rehash? All this and more in Saratoga, the book where the fake culprit is more shocking than the real one.
This week, a cleric’s discovery casts doubt on the veracity of the legend of Kahless. But when the figurehead emperor smells a conspiracy to overthrow Gowron, the sons of Mogh channel the boys of Hardy in their search for proof. Will the Klingon Empire spiral into a crisis of faith? Are Riker and Troi too worried about Alexander’s browser history? And what do aliens count to help fall asleep? All this and more in Kahless, the book whose mother taught it to never kiss a fool.