

Fox by Helen Oyeyemi On Beauty by Zadie Smith).

Leonard “Bones” McCoy blanks out the discomforts of space, and of divorce, with Earth-based literary fiction: sometimes romantic sometimes brooding ( Mr. Other interests include science-fiction with biracial characters ( On the Edge of Gone by Corinne Duyvis).īig-hearted Dr. (Whilst reading Sherlock Holmes stories, Spock also has a talent for writing Johnlock fan-fiction.) A detail-orientated scientist, Spock will often be found with a book of science history ( Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shatterly) or theory ( A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawkings). Spock’s first literary love are the logical deductions of his ancestor Sherlock Holmes ( The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) alongside the wider mystery canon ( Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie). But it was travel memoirs ( All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes by Maya Angelou The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-Town America by Bill Bryson) that led to Kirk’s passion for exploration, whether at home or far across the stars. Spock complained throughout about the historical inaccuracy of the musical styles). (Kirk and Spock went on a date to see the Hamilton musical on its 212 th run.

A born leader, womaniser, and all-American hero type, he will lose himself in classic Westerns ( Silver Canyon by Louis L’amour), and American historical biographies ( Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow).

Kirk’s subconscious search for success and popularity leads him to pore over personal development books ( How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie). Further reading suggestions for Star Trek characters welcome in the comments.Ĭaptain James T. Here we recommend books to grace the cabin nightstands of each major crew member of the Starship Enterprise. When you’re on a five-year mission, with light years between planet leave, you’re going to need some books to read.
