C. J. Daley

Just checked out the other reviews to find out that people seemingly hate this one? The one I just willingly gave 5 stars to (I believe a first for this series).



Spoilers?
Spoilers...




I find it really funny/odd that people are SEVEN books into a series and they are upset that a psychopathic fifty-seven-time serial killer is also willing to cheat on his wife? A wife that he has, for the last seven books, (starting as a girlfriend) stated was just a wonderful cover that helped him avoid suspicion. Not to mention that he has stated over and over that he can not feel human emotion...

This is not to knock everyone else's opinions, but as readers our liking of Dexter is our projection of him. He is a serial killer, he is a bad person, a psychopath. His humor and wit help us enjoy and continue reading, but that is not to say it makes him GOOD. I feel that his love of being admired while with Jackie Forrest and getting wrapped up in the glamour and relative fame fits perfectly into the mindset of a killer who keeps drops of blood as trophies.

Just my thoughts

This book was a fun read about Padmè that most people had been asking for for some time. Taking place in between TPM and AotC—leaving years of time that could have had anything happen within the new canon—had me hopeful for something I didn't receive. Anakin is mentioned as “the boy” during the story and by name once in the epilogue which really does itself no justice because there seemingly won't be a sequel?
Don't get me wrong I found the story to be worthwhile and entertaining enough to finish it in just a few days. However, I feel as if rating it higher would be offensive to the other Star Wars books because nothing happens. I mean literally nothing at all.
This is practically a handbook on handmaidens.

I will start by saying that I don't believe it would be an exaggeration to say this is one of the most important books I have ever read.

Before reading this novel I read Blackkklansman (another enjoyable read, just more informational/historical) and I think the major difference between the two and the punch they pack is that it's not just about seeing the N* word written out in quotes or the sheet wearing racists...it's about seeing the system that holds them together empowering them.

That is not to say that it is without faults, or that it is the best writing of all time, but it is a homage to racial problems in America in a perspective that I had not experienced.

I believe that kids in school should be given this as part of actual curriculum and that discussions should be urged more regularly on the topic of race. I feel like we still treat race as if it's shameful or secretive, and therefore, kept quiet. To me, that's what this book opened the doors to.
It is as much a story about a coming of age as it is a story about unbelievable trauma. You not only feel with Starr, you grow with her and learn along the way. It is a story about not judging a book by its cover (sorry) as seen through the unjust deaths of unarmed black teens (often portrayed in media as thugs without any concept of where or who they've been), the powerful fathering from an ex-con, and the unwavering support from an uncle who happens to be a cop. It's a story that describes race, racism, a systematic prejudice in a way only a minority can. This book is an opportunity to see through the eyes of someone that is not like you, and to actually understand the weight of that difference. I found that to be an invaluable lesson I had not received elsewhere.

I thought it's aim to describe racism, prejudice, capitalism, and poverty in a systematic way—a system that clearly needs remodeling!—was absolutely a success.
For that I give it 5*s

THE HATE U GIVE LITTLE INFANTS FUCKS EVERYBODY

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, not only for the incredible story behind it, but also as an attempt to read educational historical works during Black History month (it is, however, a worthy read no matter the timing).
I found the story to be quite fascinating, especially due to the fact that until the movie trailers, I had never heard of it before. I even did some mild digging online to try to find the validity of the statements being made and it seems pretty thoroughly written (ie. I did not find anything blatantly accusing it as fraud).
I was worried before I started reading the memoir (I had already seen the film) because I had read through a few reviews and multiple people referred to it as boring or a poor writing style. I have to personally say, that seeing as it is a memoir, I was never really expecting outright excitement or action. I feel as if some of the reviews posted on here almost seem like they're coming from the attitude that this is fiction and not a tale that actually occurred? I took on this read under the assumption that it would be along the lines of a textbook-style lesson on the events that took place. I believe it delivered on that and more. Stallworth takes multiple opportunities to indulge the reading in the knowledge that it is written to the best of his ability and memory, so I must say I disagree with most people knocking its style.
However, everyone is entitled their opinions

If you are on the fence, I would suggest reading.

I received this through NetGalley, so I gave it a listen. The author does a good job with the narration. 
This is exactly what the blurb promises. The story of the life of Wilson Remus (Remmy) through his pranks and exploits. He spends his life wanting to surround himself with merry-men, a mixture of Robin Hood comics and Arthurian influence that continued into his adult life. He was giving, but also played pranks at points regardless of the cost. 
Below the surface, the story deals with a character that is flawed. He is arrogant at times, prideful, and vengeful even. However, he does speak to the lord, in funny bits of dialogue, where he is also forgiving and forgetting. He is an accepting and understanding father, and he does read as grounded even with the larger than life pranks. 
It does tackle certain aspects of race, how people should and shouldn't have behaved, and how everyone can be good. It's hard to traverse the time periods without mentioning it (1940-2000s). 
This was not my typical choice for a read, however I did enjoy it, and it was rather fun. I would suggest it to others looking for a lighter read. Personally a 3/5*. 

“Endeavour to have the common sense.” “Never, never will you use the brains the good God has given you.” Hastings is a punching bag I don't know why he sticks around.

I liked how this one started with Captain Hastings recounting how their neighbor, a doctor, liked to stop by for intelligent conversation with Poirot. Even he himself doesn't realize he's an idiot by design. This is one story that is short but sweet. I enjoyed the simple twist as opposed to the many seen in some of the other ones.

A poetic, vibrant, and bite-sized story about loss and grief. Beautifully woven and a fantastic piece to see Martin's writing style before jumping into his full length works. 

Which I implore you to also check out.

I was luckily sent an e-ARC of this, and I'm so glad I was, as I've definitely found another favorite. And what an awesome cover too!
First and foremost, I'm honestly just super impressed. The author's writing is fantastic, his world is rich, the characters are believable and real, the pacing is perfect, and the action is top notch. Instead of just giving us his version of worlds we've seen before, he makes it his own with unique places and races of people. 
This novel is first person and the main character is a bounty hunter. Both morally grey, while still aiming to be good. He loves his city and that drives him to want to improve it. His personality, motivations, abilities, and decisions all made sense to me, they tracked well. His main companions are an ex-paladin and his sister, a ranger, a mage, and a skardwarf. Each in turn had their own abilities and personalities that worked really well together. Don't know what a skardwarf is?? I guess you'll just have to read it...
This novel is fantasy, with touches of science fiction, mystery, horror, and thriller. The city of Liwokin (IMO) read as almost an industrial revolution or even Victorian Era London, with some enhanced technologies we rarely see in fantasies. There's some political intrigue, but nothing super heavy or in depth like with GoT. The mystery certainly made this feel unique for me, and it most definitely has some body horror, which was very interesting to see for a fantasy. The twists and turns this novel takes are all fast and winding, so this was absolutely thrilling. 
If you've followed any of my reviews than you most likely know that I am very anti-dream sequence in fantasy novels. I most often find them to be misleading, weird, and at worst, useless. But somehow this author makes use of them as memory sequences that play out mostly like dreams. These memory sequences at first really heighten the mystery, and later on they boost the pacing. Therefore, I found myself ultimately sold. The author doesn't mislead or use them as a filler, they have meaning and direct the MCs discovery and understanding. 
Most definitely a 5/5* for me. I will physically own one of these when they release in September! 

Saw this on bookstagram a few times and ordered one immediately.

I love the information in this book. It has Tolkien background, writing information, world-building. It also has notes on their reception, the adaptations of the works (including Rings of Power), and a beautiful design. It's a big beautiful hardcover with stunning pages. 

Have you seen this one yet, or grabbed a copy? 

Strange that this one is later in Poirot Investigations because when he is approached by the UK government he asks why they are looking for his help because he is “unknown in London.” Unless he simply means in the sense that government agents would have taken notice?

At least in this short story Poirot is assigned two additional helpers, so Hastings lack of understanding is actually due to his (mostly) being uninformed and uninvolved. However, this story really did grab me as being just a giant red herring with the trip to France and the lack on involvement of Hastings. Without constant interjections from Poirot, the reader only has the information provided by Hastings, which is NEVER good. It was harder to believe this way and luckily it was short.

This one holds a special place in my heart as I believe (if I recall correctly) that this was one of the first paperbacks I ever bought by Tolkien that was outside of the legendarium. The true start to a lifelong collection.

Smith of Wootton Major. 4/5:This is the fourth tale in Tales from the Perilous Realm, and this is the only other story I had not read prior. I have to say I'm not sure how I feel about it, but like the others, I'm sure I'd like it more a second time.This was one of Tolkien's tales trying to explain the meaning of faery, or at least whatever that meant to him. It was apparently supposed to be part of a preface he was writing for George MacDonald's ‘The Golden Key', but became its own thing. (I'm no expert, I looked it up)Other than his usual and original use of the term Faery, this is not linked to his middle-earth legendarium, and in my opinion, has more of the lighthearted silliness of the other novellas in it. A great cook and his apprentice (referred to as ‘prentice) make a great cake filled with 24 trinkets and coins for the children. However, this year they include a 25th item, a star from faery. The smith's son swallows it, later spitting it out and affixing it to his forehead. This serves almost like a blessing from the faeries, and he is blessed with skills and personality.This one was not really my favorite, I was a bit confused at points, which isn't unusual for Tolkien, but it was short, so I thought it'd be easy going. Maybe it'd be an easier read than a listen. Personally a 4/5 for me.

Farmer Giles of Ham 5/5:This review is based off of the Harper Collins Pocket Hardcovers sold in a set as the “Tolkien Treasury.” This book includes the published version of the story, the first manuscript version, and the short outline for the sequel. I'm including that info because I don't know if other versions include the same.To me this was a great little tale, falling just short of me loving it. I think this is a cute, silly story that could so easily fall into the realm of other fairytale stories/the same popularity, if only it was more readily available. Although, it is again one of those older children's stories where while I'm reading I'm like, “this was told to kids?!” So with that being said this could easily have been dulled down or “Disney-fied” or made even more adult in a longer version/adaptation.I feel like pretty much from top to bottom this story is about greed. While Giles is considered to be good to his people, and well liked, he is also still tempted by the gold of the dragon. Albeit, not as grossly as the king and his court.Of course we also get the dual pleasure of something light and enjoyable as with most of Tolkien's earlier works (ie. Roverandom or even the full length The Hobbit), mixed with the lush imagination of the king of fantasy Himself.Personally a 5/5 for me, as I liked it even more the second time around.

This is a fantastic collection and the fact that you can get the entire set for a single credit is practically criminal! And $9.99 on kindle is nothing to balk at either. The narration by Kim Bretton is fantastic and unique and so fun. 
1- Never Die. I was gifted a copy of the audiobook narrated by Kim Bretton to judge for the Indie Ink Awards for Best Audio Narration. Sad I don't own it now because the cover is too damn good. 
This was amazing. You get sucked right into a world utterly different from ours. It makes you want to know more and more. It's transformative with action that lights up visually. The world is very Asian inspired. Kind of like ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'-esque with the action styling. But with vengeful reanimated spirits throughout! 
The author does a great job with a group of completely different characters. They do learn and grow, but they are also so definitely themselves through the story. My favorite is ‘The Whispering Blade', Itami Cho. Her character has personality and purpose and she was such a cool fighter. 
The narration is absolutely top notch. The narrator's accent and voices are perfect for the distinct characters she's bringing to life. You can tell who's talking right by the voice she's doing and that's pretty unique. I would 10/10 recommend going the audio route.
Personally a 5/5. I need more. And again, I'm really loving this new age run of short fantasy books! 2- Pawn's Gambit. I decided to continue on with the audio, as I received Never Die to judge for best narration from the Indie Ink Awards. Kim Bretton does a fantastic job bringing these novels to life.  This one follows the Art of War, now referred to as Yuu, as she hides from the repercussions of her miscalculation at the end of Never Die. It takes place five years later, but is written to be read as an entirely independent story. Which is good because it has been nine months in between them for me.  This is pretty unique as the author is giving us the same world, with a previously seen character, but it's a completely different story. The tone, the plot, the pacing. Everything is different.  Yuu is wrapped up in a competition filled with merciless and vengeful gods, taking out their spite and boredom on those chosen to participate.  Personally a 4/5 for me. For me the story hit a little less than ND, and for the audio, calling the character Yuu got very confusing as your brain tells you they're saying “YOU”.

3- Spirits of Vengeance. This is book three of the Mortal Techniques. They all function as standalone stories, but reading them in order does definitely add a bit to each as two and three feature side characters turned leads. 
This one was a bit drawn out for me. The opening felt overlong and towards the middle of the book it still only had a singular plot point. I don't necessarily think books need a reason to exist though, I just didn't find the ‘why' for a while. 
Haruto is immortal and promises to rid the world of evil spirits. He uses ritual staffs to cleanse the world of them, and it's a clever choice by the author to have the staffs get re-blessed in between each use. This allows for the main to not be all powerful. It also has some unfortunate repercussions for our hero. 
Haruto is accompanied by an old, ornery poet, who may or may not have a familiar past. They go from town to town, removing spirits, destroying kimonos, drinking wine, and getting paid. They also pick up a couple more friends along the way. Additional connections everywhere!
The combat is great, unique, and thrilling. The use of so many different spirits keep things fresh along the way with different abilities and what it takes to stop them. 
Personally a 4/5* for me, Never Die still hails as king. 

I really liked how this one involved a will and for once there was no crime, murder, or police involvement. I feel like overall this was a fitting story/showing for his skill-set, but it still included randomness in the end that we all accept as Poirot's genius...

I think this one was a good ending to Christie's short story book, ‘Poirot Investigates,' in general because it ended happily, without a murder case, and with Poirot wholeheartedly believing Miss March has earned the money honestly by hiring him.

I can easily start this review simply stating that this audible deal is certainly for those looking for quantity over quality with their monthly credit. Most of these that I listened to the audio of were B-, and even sometimes, C-grade production values. Some to the point where the audio genuinely hurt my absorption and enjoyment of the stories they were performing. Also if you use audible for this on your phone it's so long that it breaks up into like 11 different 11 hour parts so the listed chapters below become completely meaningless for finding them and that rubbed me the wrong way as well. I've noticed while trying to look for the actual separate audio for each story that many of these are pulled out of actual complete editions (ie. The Complete World of Oz/The Complete Father Brown) which I found a little strange seeing that they aren't the best quality (unless this is unlicensed and they are ripped online or something).



Little women by Louisa May Alcott Start at Chapters 1: currently reading a physical. 4So I made the mistake of reading three books at once while also moving and reading far less than usual. But the last time a book took me a month to read I think I was still in the Kumon reading program in second grade. For me this book was really enjoyable and gripping, but it was just an incredibly slow burn. To speak to the edition I bought, I got the original novel with pictures from the new movie inside. The book itself is a hardcover that is modeled to look like the one Jo receives in the movie. I think it's a really nice edition overall, and although it isn't leather-bound like the one Jo gets, I found in while walking around Walmart after seeing the movie for $11. For a hardcover that's awesome.It was a slow burn particularly because this edition used like 10 or 11 point font and each page felt super long and I felt like I was carving out my reading time in two to three chapters instead of getting far more done like I always do. I was drawn to reading this classic by seeing the movie. I went in without any knowledge or expectations (I haven't seen any of the million other movies) simply because I liked the cast. Greta Gerwig did a fantastic job adapting this hefty family drama into a feature film. I think she did a good job of infusing more feminism into the feature and cutting out most of the religion, which was one of my only gripes with the novel. However, Alcott's inclusion of religion is very understandable for the time and subject matter involved, and I do not think it was overdone at all. I think the writing was elegant and beautiful, while still remaining easily legible and understandable. I think this is another one added to the list that continues my theory that Victorian era female writers were better than the incredibly famous men of the era. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Start at Chapters 48: 4 rating. Previously read, did not give the audio a shot...



Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Start at Chapters 109: 4* rating. Previously read, did not give the audio a shot...



Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Start at Chapters 152: 3* rating. Sam Taylor either narrated this while sick or has a serious deviated septum and honestly, it was very distracting for me. His voices for the pirates weren't particularly bad or anything but the quality of this audio was definitely lacking. There were multiple pauses/mistakes/repetitions that were minor, but should have been edited out. The story itself was definitely hurt by this audio for me personally. Plus, Muppet Treasure Island for life...



The Odyssey by Homer Start at Chapters 186: 4* rating. Previously read, did not give the audio a shot...



A Tales of Two Cities Start at Chapters 210: 2* rating. They did not edit out this narrator's inhales and it was so grating to hear a huge inhale after every sentence.

I have read more than one Dickens' novel and liked those much more so than this. I have also read many other novels of the period and had better or similar luck. However, I found this so longwinded as to not be the slightest bit enjoyable. At points the dialogue was so long and drab that I genuinely forgot who was speaking it in the first place. I didn't particularly enjoy these characters and I felt that I had to fight to absorb every single word. This sounds overly harsh, but as I've said, I have liked other works of his much more...



Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Start at Chapters 255: 3* rating. This was by far the best audio this collection has got to offer thus far...

I think this is one of the coolest things ever that in 2020 I can not only read something written by a Roman emperor, but can also listen to the audio recording of the translation. I've read that these were his own musings, that he never intended them to be published, so in that sense I give him/it even more credit. However, this was (one of?) the first (?) of it's kind and it lead pretty obviously to the genre of self-help books which are my absolutely enemies. It is in that sense that this falls short for me. Regardless if you're a philosopher-emperor or a modern celebrity or self-made millionaire, I just genuinely don't care for it. (But to my scaling a 3* is at the bottom of my “liked” grading, so this is not a fail.)



The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle Start at Chapters 268: Stephen Scalon gives a full performance in one of the only actual professional productions in this collection.

To be honest I did myself a disservice because this book is the third installment into Sherlock Holmes and I chose to listen to it anyway. Most of these stories lack in the same way the Poirot shorts do—their lack of description and exposition. Having known so little about the literature Holmes it definitely took my enjoyment down a notch.

4: A Scandal In Bohemia 3: The Redheaded League

3: A Case of Identity 3: The Boscombe Valley Mystery

3: The Five Orange Pips3: The Man with the Twisted Lip

4: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle 4: The Adventure of the Speckled Band

3: The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb3: The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor

3: The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet 5: The Adventure of the Copper Beeches: this one was so close to being scary/horror I wish it had gone even more so into it



The Innocence of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton Start at Chapters 288: 2* rating. As far as my mystery experience goes I've only recently gotten into some Hercule Poirot, and most recent, Sherlock Holmes through this collection. This audio was also done by Stephen Scalon, which on one of my good days may qualify as a full A-grade production.

I feel like this collection really lacks any guidelines and rule building for the Father Brown world. He is a practicing priest that also has a hand at detective work, but mostly he solves crime through his intuition rather than deductive work? I found that a lousy reasoning. And I'm sure in the character history there's more to it, but it certainly wasn't in this collection of stories.
Not to mention most of these stories jump directly into it without anything else and more than one ends with something along the lines of, “that's it, there's nothing more.” It is mostly for that reason that I found these lackluster and really struggled to enjoy.



The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Lyman Frank Baum Start at Chapters 300: 4* rating. Charles Hubbell narrates this edition. His performance is quite good, especially his character voices, but there's still just something about the audio quality that's a little off.

The Wizard of Oz is one of my father's favorite movies, so it's something I've seen a million times since I was a kid. I feel like the first novel in the series, albeit missing all musical numbers (making me miss “if I only had a brain”), still holds that wonder and childlike naivety that has made people love the movie for so long.

I will say that some of it was pretty dark though, especially in the sense of what was acceptable back then for “children's stories.” Like the tin man describing each and every part of his body getting chopped off by his own axe slipping, just making me imagine his bleeding stumps gushing as he pleas for help from the tin maker.

Or how, due to his lack of heart, he finds it necessary to help and save all those who are in need of help. Therefore, he takes it upon himself to lop off the head of a wild cat simply for hunting... which is something the cowardly lion had already offered to do with a deer for Dorothy.

Or how Dorothy had to wake up to 40 shaggy, beheaded wolves?!!

I liked this book a lot though and I'm definitely going to continue on to the others at some point. Everyone gets there happy ending, so now I'm wondering if he goes back and takes it all away!

I liked how this story started with just Hastings and the people making him feel good about himself. He even gets in a good Sherlock and Watson reference, not know that he himself is worse than even Watson. Otherwise I think this story was incredibly short and didn't really make a lot of sense. Without the lengthy explanation from Poirot we're just left to believe his little blurb about it without more

I believe this is the story someone confused with ‘The Million Dollar Bank Robbery' because I saw a review saying he solves a crime without leaving his armchair and obviously that is this story instead. Poirot makes a bet with Japp that he can solve the case without leaving... although this includes updates from Japp and he is allowed to ask for things (pretty much the same as being there...???). I liked how both Poirot and Japp thought it was like stealing from a child from their POV with the bet. Otherwise it was as silly and ridiculous as most of the other short stories, but enjoyable nonetheless.

The Adventure of “The Western Star”: 4*

I feel like this story felt the most whole out of all the short stories I've read so far. It felt like it was building the entire time and not just a random short story that was more just an idea, but was later published. I could have done with less stereotyping of “Chinamen,” but it was published in 1923...

I love how this story sets up Captain Hastings being in the right for once, just to later disprove him, making him the stupid one once more. What a brilliant literary tool he is.

So this is technically a YOUNG READER level short story. A Disney canon short story, it's short, fun, and a quick read. It can alternatively be found in the collection, Tales From The Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens: Vol. 1.

A Recipe For Death: 4*

This story was silly, fun, and even horrid?
It takes place in Moz's castle and is both a funny cook-off and a murder mystery slapped into one. It's also a pretty in-depth look at cooking in the galaxy far, far away—which is such a strange, minuscule thing to pursue. What could be better?

An incredible retelling of horrific life experiences in a memoir/pseudo-documentary experience that keeps you holding on (and crying) the entire time.
The author once told me at a meet-and-greet that it took her eight years to complete this retelling. You can tell the amount of pain that was behind this powerful story.
If you're interested in anything involving the UNTHINKABLE this is it.

So this is technically a YOUNG READER level short story. A Disney canon short story, it's short, fun, and a quick read. It can alternatively be found in the collection, Tales From The Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens: Vol. 1.

High Noon On Jakku: 3*

This story was a cool western like police story with a samurai looking constable and his two cousins as his (apparent) only deputies. The desert of Jakku, a robbery, the deserted town involved, and the mental calculation of how quick of a blaster-draw Zuvio could get off all lent to the western, cowboy-esque feel.

So is technically a YOUNG READER level short story. A Disney canon short story, it's short, fun, and a quick read. It can alternatively be found in the collection, Tales From The Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens: Vol. 1

True Love: 3*

This story feels kind of like a SW universe version of Her mashed with traits of Ex Machina and unlined in robbery and other hijinks. An AI is programmed to get information and trick someone who I believe is the ugliest creature to make it into a SW story/movie, Unkar Plutt (But also, F YEAH for Simon Pegg). He's supposed to be disarmed by a female fawning over him in a SW makeshift dating site Turing test. Plus some double crossing... some double-double crossing??

So is technically a YOUNG READER level short story. A Disney canon short story, it's short, fun, and a quick read. It can alternatively be found in the collection, Tales From The Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens: Vol. 1


The Face of Evil: 5*

This story is a SW universe retelling of Frankenstein. However, it's being retold at its finest. I genuinely wish these spin-off movies would focus on different things like this while still being “in-universe.” Imagine Dr. Frankenstein but as two minion-like puff balls. Portrayed like the evil scientist style from films. There's even an Igor like assistant, a castle, a monster, and a lightning storm.
The only downsides for me are that it was a young reader, because this could so easily have been a full on horror, and the fact that now that we've seen TFA, we know this could never have happened in Moz's castle

So is technically a YOUNG READER level short story. A Disney canon short story, it's short, fun, and a quick read. It can alternatively be found in the collection, Tales From The Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens: Vol. 1


The Crimson Corsair And The Lost Treasure Of Count Dooku: 5*

First of all... what a sick name for a short story in general, I mean really
This story was a great attempt at giving a SW story a real world pirate feel. A Corsair, captains, first mates, barges and skimmers. A sea (of sand?), storms, and monsters too. Rigged barges and boarding parties using hand-weapons for close combat? These are all things I like to see and read.
Not to mention ties to the Clone Wars and Count Dooku? Need I say more?
Maybe even a few other familiar references too... high-FIVES all around amiright?

So is technically a YOUNG READER level short story. A Disney canon short story, it's short, fun, and a quick read. It can alternatively be found in the collection, Tales From The Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens: Vol. 1

All Creatures Great and Small: 4*

This story is probably the strangest and silliest thing I've read from Disney canon? An old Nu-Cosian is a walking-talking zoo and he carries them all on his back. When he visits on Jakku the old and young alike flock to him for stories. The creatures love him and can understand him and they have the ability to get him out of an old and very familiar situation...

“You misunderstood me, Hastings. What I meant was that I believe in the terrific force of superstition.” Christie once again tears my heart out by toying with supernatural stories and then taking them away right at the end through Poirot's reason. I find these stories to have the power to be the spookiest and I hope throughout them every time even though I should know what's coming.