Protocol: The Power of Diplomacy and How to Make It Work for You by Capricia Penavic Marshall
A mix of White House stories and tips about how to enhance your career though skills she has learnt. The stories are the best bit of the book. 3/5
Little Town on the Prairie: Little House Series, Book 7 by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Various incidents with 15 year old Laura now studying to become a school teacher while being courted. The family farm progresses and town grows. 3/5
Bold They Rise: The Space Shuttle Early Years (1972-1986) by David Hitt and Heather R. Smith
Covering up to and including the Challenger Disaster. Largely quotes from astronauts and people involved. Interesting seeing how missions quickly went to routine. 3/5
The X-15 Rocket Plane: Flying the First Wings into Space by Michelle Evans
A detailed look at the rocketplane programme. Structured around each of the pilots. Covers all the important flights and events. 4/5
The Time Traveller’s Almanac – Part III – Mazes & Traps
by Multiple Authors
Around 18 short Sci-Fi stories about Time, the oldest from 1881. Not all stories strictly time travel. Plenty of hits among the collection. 3/5
My Scoring System
- 5/5 = Brilliant, top 5 book of the year
- 4/5 = Above average, strongly recommend
- 3/5 = Average. in the middle 70% of books I read
- 2/5 = Disappointing
- 1/5 = Did not like at all
