#83. The Scar by China Miéville

Title:	The Scar
Author:	China Miéville
Genre:	Fiction/Science Fiction/Steampunk
Synopsis:	Tells the story of a world of multiple races, steam technology and magic and the fate of a pirate city afloat on the ocean.
Verdict:	Intrigue, science, politics and beautiful world-building. A marvellous book.
Pages:	604
Read:	August – September 2010

#82. Vampire Universe by Jonathan Maberry

Title:	Vampire Universe
Author:	Jonathan Maberry
Genre:	Non-Fiction/Supernatural
Synopsis:	A catalogue of different kinds of vampiric entities, their practices and weaknesses.
Verdict:	Comparing the similarities and vast differences world-wide was interesting but repetitive.
Pages:	310
Read:	August 2010

#81. Black Coffee Blues by Henry Rollins

Title:	Black Coffee Blues
Author:	Henry Rollins
Genre:	Short Fiction/Non-Fiction/Autobiography
Synopsis:	A collection of short stories, observations and tour anecdotes and notes/essays from his time on the road.
Verdict:	Interesting stuff but sweet Jesus was it bleak at times! The descriptions of life on the road and insights into his youth were engaging but the cynicism (especially about relationships) got me a bit down.
Pages:	148
Read:	August 2010