And writings from the 1800s often use "race" to mean "family." It's been a word used for demarcating an us vs them divide since ages ago and is long past due for retirement.

Yes! I enjoy the evil river not staring back at me while I read.

I knew a some climbers in NZ who would likely do this type of thing. And they weren't white, either, just arrogant.

Not to mention, I can't afford a new ereader...

This had me at "depressed Scottish werewolf"

Ah, I forgot Japan...

Of those listed I think it's 8 either have a monarchy or are in the British commonwealth.

Wow. That's literally the 5 Minutes Of Hate from 1984. (I can't remember exactly how long the book says it is, but it's that.)

I read Black River Orchard when it came out and I still think of it whenever I reach for an apple.

And those working parents may well be earning more than the teachers.