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Robert Asprin (writer) and Phil Foglio (artist), Myth Adventures
Airship Entertainment (1978, 1985, 1986, 2007) ISBN: 978-1-890856-43-4
Score: 5

This is a reprint of the Foglio's graphic novelization of Asprin's Another Fine Myth, originally published by Warp Graphics as 8 issues and then as two collections; not to be confused with Myth Adventures vol. 1, which is an omnibus of Asprin's first six Myth books with illustrations by Foglio. I had already read the first collection when it came out and most of the novels, but I'm still glad I got this; there are some differences from the text in the second part, including some information not available in any of the novels (backstory for Tananda, Garkin, and Isstvan).

Next Book: Jim Butcher, Captain's Fury

Isaac Asimov, The Exploding Suns
Mentor (1985) ISBN: 0-451-62481-5
Score: 1

A pop science book about supernovas. The first part is mainly names and dates (who saw what when), and it ends by explaining why supernovas are necessary for Life As We Know It. I assume at least some of the science is already out of date.

Lawrence Watt-Evans, The Misenchanted Sword
Wildside (1985) ISBN: 1-58715-282-7
Score: 2.5

First Ethshar novel (medievaloid fantasy with multiple magic systems), showing the end of the 100 year Great War between Ethshar and the Northern Empire, and some of the consequences, as viewed through the eyes of Valder, a scout (later an innkeeper), and how he dealt with Wirikidor, the titular sword. This edition also includes the short story "The Bloodstone". I usually don't care for short fiction, and this one didn't add anything to my understanding of the setting or characters.

Next Book: Lois McMaster Bujold, The Hallowed Hunt