I see your point, Cy. Indeed, it would be hard, if not impossible, to include all the ST novels in the Canon- there are so many, all by different authors with their own ideas, that contradictions between them (and with later TV episodes or movies) become inevitable. (Even more so when you figure the various comic book series into the equation!) Although I don't understand why it should be any different with SW..
If you didn't like Shatner's books, Ang, that's cool. Just shows how different opinions can be. Good thing- It would sure be a boring world otherwise! BTW, my favorite ST novels are those written by Peter David, especially
Q Squared and
Vendetta. Some of my favorite ST stories are in novels and comic books.
To get back on topic, how do you feel about the idea I proposed for the next ST movie?