Many authors have tried to replicate Forester’s work, but the Hornblower series of books and countless associated works is top of the list for adventures on wooden warships.

I’m not a dragon story kind of guy, but this was recommended by The Kid some time ago. The first chapter was a slog to get through, defining the Pern universe, but a couple more chapters in and the story is taking off.

Another read from the little library box by the road. I saw this one and had to grab it. I started it before going on the trip to New Zealand, but found I had to re-read parts since getting back. It fills in the blanks and dispells the modern myths about Polynesia.