BBGirl's Travels in Time and Space

Ok after my abismal year last year, i'm here to try again. happy New Year to all!

Hope you have a great year too!

Welcome back!

Thank you for the welcome back.

The mission this year is to read my Doctor Who books that have piled up, hence my tread title. Just reading the Doctor Who books will acout for 1/3 of the 75 Im aiming for.

For those who like the Jane Austin classics to go watch Lizzie Bennet Diaries on Youtube.

Nice to see you hear! Looking forward to seeing your thoughts on Doctor Who books. I've read a few, they seem to be hit or miss.

A few people have recommended the Lizzie Bennet Diaries... might have to look into that!

The Doctor Who books that I have read so far are much like episodes for the show they read that way so will always be hit and miss.

I've been watching Lizzie Bennet since it started last summer. Oh man, have good things been going down lately. :D

#7 I do agree with you. I started watching from episode 6, I know the story but I like how it has been mondernised. I love Lizzie and Darcy.

Note: I ship Austin couples always.

Hey, Bryony! Glad to see you back with us again.

#9 glad to be back:-)

I was very busy for the last half of last year so I still have books to list from then so i will list them here.

25. The Song of the Quarkbeast by Jasper Fforde ****1/2
26. Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke ****
27. Notes on a Scandal by Zoe Heller ***1/2
28. The BFG by Roald Dahl ****
29. Doctor Who: The Highlanders by Gerry Davis****
30. Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen****

1 of the 6 was an audio book, 1 was a new author to me, 1 was a re read, 1 i related to the pertaganist alot and 2 were read on avery long coanch trip to Scotland. I will let you decied which is which.

I have a huge soft spot for Northanger Abbey. As swoony as Mr. Darcy is, I think Henry Tilney is the Austen hero I would pick for myself. :)

You may have to fight me for him.

Ok now on to this year:

Fanboys Vs. Zombies by Sam Humphries

Read: TBR Scorce: My self.

First Graphic of the year, Very funny. Fanboys and gals become their own heros as comicon is atacked by Zombies. ****

Just checking in to see what reading is going on here!

>12 BBGirl55: I think I can take you. ;)

#15 ;)

I might try some Doctor Who books this year, so I'll keep an eye over here.

#17 will be happy to help I read The Clockwise Man last year and enjoyed it. Its the first book for the 9th Doctor.

Saga, Vol 1 Brian K Vaughan

For:TBR Sorce: My Shelf

Another Graphic noval, kind of like Romeo and Juliett but with bad language, magic, war and Bounty Hunters. Very enjoyable and the art work is devine. If you want read something diffrent, try this. ****1/2

I'll look into it...thanks!

Just thought I'd leave you a little kitten spam, since you so gently hinted (on Kath's thread) that you might like it.

Kitties on books!!! Never gets old.

#21 cute kitty thank you so much;-)

And the snow came!

When book shopping would like all of your opinions.

Makers by Cory Doctorow
Bothe parts of A Dance with Dragons by George R. R. Martin
The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan
Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came by M. C. Beaton
Doctor Who Forever Autumn by Mark Morris
Doctor Who Wetworld by Mark Michalowski
Doctor Who The Art of Destruction by Stephen Cole
Scott Pilgrim and the Infinite Sadness by Bryan Lee O'Malley
The Fault in Our Stars by Jonh Green
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
The Perks of being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
Black Cats & Evil Eyes by Chloe Rhodes
Great Movies 100 Years of Cinema by Andrew Heritage
Wings by Terry Pratchett
Doctor Who Destiny of the Doctor Hunters of Earth Nigel Robinson
Doctor Who Dark Eyes by Nicholas Briggs

Yay for Scott Pilgrim, The Fault in Our Stars, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower!

Thank you for your imput Micky.

Doctor Who Destiny of the Doctor Hunters of Earth by Nigel Robinson

For:TBL Sorce: My Shelf Doctor Who Book #1

The first in a set of audio stories in celebration of Doctor Who's 50th year. This first focuses on the First Doctor and his Grandaughter Susan about 3 months after they arrive in 1963 London, before they kidnap Ian and Babbara and travel in time and space. The Beatles are number 1 but there is something more to the beat, Susan is being hunted.

This story is wonderfuly read by Carole Ann Ford (Susan in the TV show) and Tam Williams it has a nice pace and charm.****

The Middle Passage by Julia Golding

For:TBR Sorce: Kindle

This is a cat Royal story and is short and sweet. A little detective story with grate charm. ****

Running Through Corridors by Robert Shearman

For:TBR Sorce: Kindle Doctor Who Book #2

I like reading peoples opinons of things and as this is about Doctor Who even better.I'm in good hands with Rob and Toby with them writing about re watching (or some cases re listening too) was a delight. ****

Runaways: Parental Guidance by Brian K. Vaughan

For:TBR Sorce: New

Vaughan is one of the the writers I like to read, right behind Fforde, Rowling and Willingham. All of Vaughan's work has an ease.

The Runaways are battling the New Pride and one Runaway is not getting out alive. ****1/2

playing catch-up.

A Cat, A Hat and A Piece of String by Joanne Harris

For:Readers Group Sorce: Library

This book was full of Charm. I know alot of people who do not get on with Harris as a writer this maybe because she dose not stick to one genre but this book of short stories show all her talent as a writer. some are funny some are sad other are just downright batty but all the stories as a whole create a wonderful book.****

Scarlet by Marissa Meyer

For:New Sorce: Kindle

Now you all know I love fairytales and this book is no exception. I read the first in the serise Cinder last year and fell in love, normaly I don't like fantsy and Scifi to mix It is usualy done in a crass way and all the parts are just jammed together not in this story. Rather then in days of old the serise is set in the distant future but the elements of the fairytales play out the same way they always have just with portscreens, spaceships and androids.

I'm very much looking forward too the next instalmet dew out next year. ****1/2

Destiny of the Doctor: Shadow of Death by Simon Guerrier

For:TBL Sorce: New Doctor Who Book #3

Much Better then it's prederseser, Frazer Hines reads with much charm and abtatude sliding from the storyteller to the voices of Jamie (Who he played in Doctor Who) and The Doctor with ease. You can tell that Hines spent alot of time with Troughton as he nails Troughton's tone and pace perfetly.

This is a base under seige epic that as a whole sums up Troughhton's tennure as The Doctor. Almost Perfect. ****1/2

Doctor Who: Dark Eyes by Nicholas Briggs

For:TBL Sorce: New Doctor Who Book #4

This is the story of Molly O'Suluvan and it is full of adventure and intrege. This adio book is well paced annd the daleks are trully sceary. ****

Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke

For:TBR Sorce: Kindle

The 5th book in the serise. easy going murder mystery with cake. Fluff but engrossing fluff. ****

Summery for Januray- February

Books read : 11

Doctor Who books read(or listened too) : 4

Graphic Novals read: 3

Female Writers: 4

Male Writers: 7

Favs: Saga vol 1 Brian K Vaughan, Runaways: Parental Guidance by Brian K. Vaughan, Scarlet by Marissa Meyer and Destiny of the Doctor: Shadow of Death by Simon Guerrier

A Big Hand for The Doctor by Eoin Colfer

For:TBR Sorce: Kindle Doctor Who Book #5

This is the first in a line of 11 e-books being released for Doctor Who 50th. These stories are all writen by current Childrens Authers Colfer being first up. The story is simple and quick and entertaining enogh not at all taxing. ***

The Nameless City by Michael Scott

For:TBR Sorce: Kindle Doctor Who Book #6

Second in the Doctor Who e-book line. I enjoyed this one much more the tone of this Doctor was caught much better and the story was enjoyable. ***1/2

Fables: Cubs in Toyland by Bill Willingham

For:TBR Sorce: my Shelf

I always talk about these and will say what I always say read please. *****

Well...it does seem pretty safe here...

*pounces on Stephen*

OMIGOOOOOODDD!!! :o

#36 Sorry Stephen I forgot about Micky.

#35 Micky remember this is a point calm. No one is atacked here nomatter how much they deserve it.;-)

Yeah, no matter how much I deserve it! Hey, wait a minute...

#38 you made the call now they will stop picking on you now!

*lets go of Stephen* So I can't pounce on Stephen ever?! *pouts*

40# no sorry Micky tis place of calm until I say other whise place of solotude.

You can only pounce on me if you ask permission first, how's that?

I say that is fair

But then it's not pouncing. Pouncing implies a certain level of surprise.

I assure you, if you pounced on me for any reason I would be quite alarmed, and probably a little surprised, even if you asked permission first.

All pounces are surprising. Im known to pounce but people eg my friends still seem surprised when i pounce.

>45 Ape: *is dubious*

>46 BBGirl55: But do you warn them in advance of your pouncing? No? Proves my point. ;)

I think my body language tells them. Unless I am behind them, I hold out my arms and run at them. they know it is coming.

Hmm... I am dubious about the pounciness of these pounces. ;)

It does sound more like a tackle than a pounce...

Hmmmmmm, I'm not sure which sounds scarier, Micky's guerilla tactics or Byrony's full-frontal assault. :P

At least you see mine coming

Yeah, it helps to be able to brace for impact. :)

Or move out of the way.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce

For:Readers Group Sorce: Library

one morning Harold recives a letter, it holds bad news. He writes a reply and goes out to post it only to keep on walking. This book is wonderful stune with an aray of colourful people. Is funny, sad and captivating read in on sitting highly recommended *****

Vengeance of the Stones by Andrew Smith

For:TBL Sorce: New Doctor Who Book #7

It is nice to have a 3rd Doctor Story that does not contain the Master. Richard Franklin (Mike Yates in Doctor Who) reads with gusto, has a smoth charming voice that makes this very easy to listen too. ****1/2

Sugar Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke

For:TBR Sorce: Kindle

More fluff. ****

Roy Lichtenstein by Nathan Dunne

For:TBR Sorce: New

I'm a huge Lichtenstein fan, mostly because of his comic book painting of the 60's. My favorite Drowning Girl (1963) completed 20 years before I was born, I descovered in art clas mere months after he died. I was so taken with the peice I disigned my whole Pop Art peice around it.



Known as the Copy-cat artist because he used already standing peices of art or advertising in his work but in a new highly stylised way. This this day Lichtenstine still prevokes strong opinions. ****

Doctor Who The Spear of Destiny by Marcus Sedwick

For:TBR Sorce: New Doctor Who Book #8

This was good a nice quick easy read. ****

Nothing like a good episode of Doctor Who, although I admit to be a latecomer to the series, and I haven't read the books. Still, that is one show that will keep me glued to the television for hours! Hope all is well in Bryony land :)

Bryony Land is good a little quiet but lots of Doctor Who reading and listening is happening so cant grumble. I really think Kath that you whould like The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry such a loverly book very quick read.

So ill *crawls under rock!

Oh no! *Hugs Bryony through hazmat suit*

Thank you. I think.

Doctor Who Babblesphere by Jonathan Morris

For:TBL Sorce: New Doctor Who Book #9

I am enjoying this serise of audio books. This was delightful full of tounge in cheek humuor, so far this has been the most intreging consepet centered on gossip and people always needing to know everything about each other. beautfuly read by Lalla Ward ****1/2

Chicks Unravel Time

For:TBR Sorce: Kindle Doctor Who Book #10

Intresting read, 30 women talk about The Doctor by seasons of of the TV show. There is no linier path through this book we jump back and forward in time much like the Doctor. These Ladies talk about their love for Doctor Who. ****

#61: Yay someone else just read Chicks!

#62 the first I have read but I will get around to the others.

#62 I cant find your thread.

#64: http://www.librarything.com/topic/147694

Are you feeling better? :)

#66 A little but the hayfever kicked in the weather is so changable here 17c and sunny one minuet then 4c and bone soaking rain and wind. Just can not win

#65 thankyou

The house is so full of very loud people all I want to do is sleep insted i have to play nice and smile.

Boooo, playing nice and smiling is overrated. I say you frown and kick everyone in the shin. :P

Have no enrgy to kick but the frown i can do.

The Devil Rides Out by Paul O'Grady

For:Readers Group Sorce: Library

This Paul O'Gradys second biography I read the first last year I enjoyed this one much better ****

Karlology: What I've Learnt so far by Karl Pilkington

For:given Sorce:Friend

A very amusing bok from a very normal bloke. nice quick read. ***12

Peach Cobbler Murder by Joanne Fluke

For:TBR Sorce: Kindle

Still enjoying these books nice bit of light reading.****

Doctor Who The Roots of Evil by Philip Reeve

For:TBR Sorce: Kindle Doctor Who Book #11

This was a short and sweet easy to read and felt like a well paced episode. The Doctor was funny and Leela was defiant. Beautiful ****

Summery for March- April

Books read : 14

Doctor Who books read(or listened too) : 7

Graphic Novals read: 1

Female Writers: 3

Male Writers: 10

Favs: Fables: Cubs in Toyland by Bill Willingham The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce Vengeance of the Stones by Andrew Smith Doctor Who Babblesphere by Jonathan Morris

I had a wonderful birthday. Lots of book money.

Woohoo! *Birthday smooches*

Thank you Stephen.

Glad to hear your birthday was ab fab. :) Have you acquired books yet? Do we get a haul list?

Money has been spent. List of books will go up when i get more time!

Doctor Who: Smoke and Mirrors by Steve Lyons

For:TBL Sorce: New Doctor Who Book #12

Part of the Destiny of the Doctor serise. was read nicely. i am looking forward to the next in stalment. ****

The Girl You left Behind by JoJo Moyes

For:eaders Group Sorce: Library

Beautiful moving story about two women seperated by a whole century. can not say much more as it will spoil the book. PLEASE READ! *****

Doctor Who Devil in the Smoke by Justin Richards

For:TBR Sorce: Kindle Doctor Who Book #13

Doctor Who with no Doctor, it is done frequently within the serise and done well (Blink and Turn Left to name two) this is also very good. Madame Vastra, Jenny and Strax make a good if some what strange team. A lady is found dead in a Snowman that was built not 10 minuets earlyer. The Paternoster Road Gang investigate. ****

The Queen's Army by Marissa Meyer

For:TBR Sorce: Kindle

This is a short Novelia in Meyer's Luna Chronical's world. Fast paced and quite good ***1/2

There is no Dog by Meg Rosoff

For:TBR Sorce:Library

I like Rosoff as a writer she never writes the same thing twice and you can read her books in any order. This one is about Gods and the creation of Earth and is full of charm. the tag line for this book 'What if God were a Teenage boy' ****

I have now reached the total number of books that I read last year so I can oficialy say I am goinng to do better then last year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats! Beating your past records is always a good feeling.

I was giddy for a whole day!!!!!

Ok as promised My Birthday Book haul. Split in to 3 sections Books people gave me. Books from vouchers and Books from birthday money.

gifts

The Roald Dahl Treasury
Alice's adventures in Wonderland
The Great Gatsby

vouchers

Doctor Who A History of the Universe in 100 Objects by Steve Tribe
Doctor Who Tip of the Tongue by Patrick Ness
Cherry Cheesecake Murder
Key Lime Pie Murder
Carrot Cake Murder
Cream Puff Murder
Plum Pudding Muder
Apple Turnover Murder
Gingerbread Cookie Murder
Devil's Food Cake Murder
Cinnamon Roll Murder all by Joanne Fluke

birthday money

I split my birthday day money as i always do between book shops and Charity shops.

Book shops

A Dreadful Murder: The Mysterious Death of Caroline Luard by Mintte Walters
Cautionary Tales for Grown ups by Chris Addison
Tongues of Serpents by Niomi Novik
A Cat Called Birmingham by Chris Pascoe
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clark
Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger
Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale
Valiant
Ironside all by Holly Black
Fashion: The Ultimate Book of Costume and Style by Caryn Franklin
A Book of Chinese Fables

Charity Shop

Pegasus by Robin McKinley
The End of Mr Y Scarlett Thomas
The Weed that Strings the Hangman's Bag Alan Bradley
And 3 different editions of Alice's adventers in Wonderland (I know I have a problem)

Ok that took almost a hour to type in I hope your happy Micky.

Very. :D I give thumbs up to the acquisition of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and Etiquette & Espionage.

There is a book tag going around on you tube called the 20th Century book tag. You basicaly pick a book from your shelf for every decade of 1900's and I tought that it would be cool if I put my choices down here in my thread.

The Railway Children by E. Nesbit, first published in 1906 I read some time in the early 90's and to this day is one of my favorite childrens stories.

The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan, first published in 1915. I have yet to read this book but I like the film so I will like the book. This was the only choise that I had for this decade.

The Inimitable Jeeves by P. G. Wodhouse, first published in 1923. As I was looking for a book for this decade I thought I would have to use The Great Gatsby like everyone else but thankfuly I found this.

Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild, first published in1936. I love this story and is the first in Steatfeild's Shoes Serise. I have a very beat-up 70's paperback edition which I do not wish to be parted from.

Perelandra by C. S. Lewis, first published in 1943 is also known as Voyage to Venus is the second in a trilogy. I have yet to read this book but would like to track down the other two books first. And speaking of C.S. Lewis...

The Lion,The Witch and The Wardrobe be C. S. Lewis, first published in 1950. This is where I started having muliple choices for decades. My first thought of this decade was to pick an Enid Blyton book but I found this. I was ten years old before I really took an intrest in reading. But when I discoverd the world of books this was one of the first books tbat I ploughed my way through.

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick, first published in 1968, is anothe scifi book and one on this list yet to read.

The Shining by Stephen King, first publushed in 1977. Pays homage to the Horror days of my late teens and early 20's. King is the Horror God I have to inclued him on my list.

Now we get to the two decades that most of my booms are publushed in. So less of a case of finding books but chosing which ones...

The Witches by Roald Dahl, first published in 1983. Published the year I was born and my favorite Dahl book this was the most obvious choice for the 80's. This is a funny and shocking story about a boy andhis Grandmother and a gaggle of Witches that they meet on holiday.

Now for the 90's I am torn. I hqve two comfort books that I read over and over both copies are falling apart. Both are the 3rd book in there serise. Very little is between them apart from a reading gap of 8 years and o e starged a teeny tiny obsesion. Earth to Matthew by Paula Danzinger, first published in 1991. And ofcorce Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling.

So I send the question out there Which book whoud you choose?

>84 BBGirl55: Hmm, I might have to play that game. Is it limited to only books you own or books I've read? As for your question, I haven't read that Danziger so I'd have to go with Harry Potter. :)

#85 just books you own!

That does sound fun! Too bad I'm lazy.

>86 BBGirl55: Ok. *putters off to kill some time*

The Greatcoat by Helen Dunmore

For: readers group Source: Library

Ghost Story, Love Story just ok ***

Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve

For: TBR Source: Library

This has been on my TBR for quite a long time almost a decade, and I felt it was about time this was read. Part Dystopian part action and adventure all wonderful. This book has attitude in spades and the idea of carnivorous cities is just genius. *****

Doctor Who Tip of the Tongue by Patrick Ness

For: TBR Source: Kindle Doctor Who Book #14

Nice story, just not anoth of the Doctor**1/2

Doctor Who Trouble in Paradise by Nev Fountain

For:TBL Source: Kindle Doctor Who Book #15

I liked this very much made me like Peri. this series is taking shape nicely. ****

The Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke

For: TBR Source: Kindle

Fluff! Good! ****

84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff

For: TBR Source: My Shelf

Charming little book, sat and read this in a night. made me smile and cry. please, please read. ****

The Sandman: Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman

For: TBR Source: My Shelf

Decided to take the Sandman plunge, I ready do not know why it has taken me so long to start reading this. it was just brilliant!!! *****

Saga Volume 2 TP by Brian. K. Vaughan

For: TBR Source: New

The second is just as good as the first. *****

The Key lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke

For: TBR Source: kindle

Fluff same as usual. ****

Doctor Who something Borrowed by Richelle Mead

For: TBR Source: Kindle Doctor Who Book #16

Nice quick and easy read like a well constructed episode. ****

Now that I am all caught up. I say hi to all things have been mad here. I can now put up my may - june review.

Summery for May- June

Books read : 15

Doctor Who books read(or listened too) : 5

Graphic Novel's read: 2

Female Writers: 7

Male Writers: 6

Favs: The Girl You left Behind by JoJo Moyes, Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve, The Sandman: Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman, Saga Volume 2 TP by Brian. K. Vaughan.

It has not been fun over here in sunny England, a dear friend pasted away 2 weeks ago it was very sudden. I still have not ecepted the fact that she has gone.

On a happyer note one of my other friends is pegnant after 3 years of trying.

I'm off work next week so shall catch up on all the threads that I read. I am also planning a read-a-thon, i aim to read atlest 5 books next week those that wish to join me please do!

I'm sorry to hear that, dear. *Hugs*

#95 Thank you, i like hugs.

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your friend :(
hugs

I like hugs, hugs help.

*GREAT BIG AWESOME HUGS*

AWESOME HUGS are the best. Thank you Stephen will you be taking part in my mini read-a-thon?

I'm afraid I'm lucky to finish 5 books in a MONTH, as I've been reading so slowly lately. :( I will certainly offer moral support though, and hugs when necessary!

Support is good but do go heras people to join me!

Adding another round of hugs for you, Briony.

Thanks Micky

You are encouraging me to harass people? Well, that sounds fun! :)

Well Stephen I thought it was about time ;)

Doctor Who Shockwave by James Swallow

For: TBL Source: New Doctor Who Book #17

This is the one in the series have been waiting for and I was not disappointed. Ace takes centre stage. Sophie Aldred (Ace) reads wonderfully. This story travels at a fast pace and is very exciting. ****1/2

Doctor Who: 100 Scariest Monsters

For: TBR Source: My Shelf Doctor Who Book #18

A compendium off a 100 Doctor Who monsters, Some Good, Some Bad, most Ugly all with their added fear factor. cute little book. ***

Predators Gold by Philip Reeve

For: TBR Source: Library

I can't tell you how much I love this series. More High flying adventure. Highly Recommended *****

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Twilight by rad Meltzer

For: TBR Source: My Shelf

****

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Last Gleaming

For: TBR Source: My Shelf

****12

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling

For: TBL Source: My Shelf

:)*****

An Unofficial Guide Companions Fifty years of Doctor Who Assistants by Andy Frankham-Allen

For: TBR Source: My Shelf Doctor Who Book #19

A nice guide to most of the Doctors Companions. ****

The first book in my read-a-thon is done. 1 book in 1 day not bad.

Half way through day 3, 3 books down.

Nicely done. I consider it a victorious week if I manage to finish two books. :)

Thanks Micky I am normaly a 2 books a week kind of gal. Start of day 5 4 books read.

Oh, I remember the days when I read 2 books a week! Now I'm a one-book-a-week kind of guy. :(

It depends on the week and what I'm doing plus which book I'm reading. Dickens is usually a solid two weeks of one book. Last week I had a tiny Steinbeck novella so it was a 3 book week. I'd say I probably average 1.5. :)

I finished 4 books last week.

Stephen: at lest you are reading i know many people that dont, some dont even read papers.

Micky: like you it depends on the book. Last week it was 4 this week will be just 1.

ok time to put up more books. first up the four books from my mini read-a-ton.

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

For: TBR Source: Kindle

Funny and Charming. Lord of the Flies but with beauty queens ****

Doctor Who: Enemy Aliens by Alan Barnes

For: TBL Source: New Doctor Who Book #20

The Eighth Doctors turn and my first experience of companion Charley and I have to say I like her very much. This was a good story and well read by India Fisher(Charley). ****

Doctor Who: The Ripple Effect by Malorie Blackman

For: TBR Source: Kindle Doctor Who Book #21

Nice quick read. Blackman has captured the voices of the seventh Doctor and Ace very well and we finally get a Dalek story. Very Good. ****

Y: The Last Man Cycles by Brian K. Vaughan

For: TBR Source: My Shelf

Read the first volume of this a while ago. this reminded me why I liked the first. ****1/2

Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts

For: Readers Group Source: Library

A well written thriller. I liked the relationships between all the different characters only down side to this book was I figured out most of the ending ****



Wolverine & the X-Men Vol 1 by Jason Aaron

For: TBR Source: My Shelf

****

Wolverine & the X-Men Vol 2 by Jason Aaron

For: TBR Source: My Shelf

****

Wolverine & the X-Men Vol 3 by Jason Aaron

For: TBR Source: My Shelf

****

Wolverine & the X-Men Vol 4 by Jason Aaron

For: TBR Source: My Shelf

****

It is Wolverine running a school what's not to love!

Summery for Jul- Aug

Books read : 16

Doctor Who books read(or listened too) : 5

Graphic Novel's read: 7

Female Writers: 4

Male Writers: 9

Favs: Predators Gold by Philip Reeve and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J K Rowling .

Wolverine & the X-Men Volume 5 by Jason Aaron

For: TBR Source: My Shelf

****

Looks like you are getting pretty deep into the challenge. Do you think you'll finish? It looks like you are well on your way to doing just that. :)

I have no hard or even soft stats on books per week. Sometimes it might be 5, other times not even one. I go with the flow :) I have been reading a lot of un- challenging books lately. In fact, I have read so many Vamp and Were books that when I was creating an account for a patron last week, and misread his birthdate on his drivers license as 1865, I thought to myself.. "oh, he must be a vampire" and never thought anything that. for a moment anyway then reality bit..... lol

#119 I believe I will make 75 this year, as long as I read 10 books between now and end of October. how about you what number do you think you will reach

#120 Hi Kath, I do believe Vampires are real, there are customers that come in to the store only when the sun goes down.

Doctor Who: Spore by Alex Scarrow

For: TBR Source: kindle Doctor Who Book #22

The Eighth Doctor again. nice quick compelling story ****

Doctor Who: Night of the Whisper by Cavan Scott

For: TBL Source: New Doctor Who Book #23

We have finally reached New Who with the 9th Doctor. New Vegas 23rd century the Doctor, Rose and Captain Jack are casing a Vigilante. Bad Wolf references in abundance, Rose working at the Full Moon Club. well written and well read. ****

Never Forget by Lisa Cutts

For: For readers group Source: Library

This is Lisa Cutts first book and I had the pleasure of meting her at this months readers group. Lisa is a Police DC so it is no surprise that her book involves the police and murder. The story was thrilling and kept you guessing right till the end. I don't know if the book is available in any other country yet but keep your eyes pealed cuse this book is good ****1/2

Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke

For: TBR Source: Kindle

Fluff nice easy calorie rich Fluff. ****

Today was a very slow year for me, and I think it'll be the first time I don't finish the challenge since I started participating. I'm just being modest now and aiming for 50 books, which should be doable.

I say 50 is doable as well keep at it.

Sooooo ill! I am calling 2013 year of the colds.

Whoops. I'll come back when this thread isn't so germy...

ETA: Which Penguin Underground Lines book did you just finish, Bryony?

#126 I have the penguin ones on my list to be read. The one I read first was from a different publisher called London by Tube by David Revill. I like finding out why places get names and this was good for that.

My internet coneton is being really slow :(

I have dial-up, so I know how you feel.

London by Tube by David Revill

For: TBR Source: kindle

This was a nice little book about London's Underground stations. Full of history some that knew most that I did not. I spend a lot of time in London and on the tube but saying this I have yet to discover it's extremities. I spend most of my time in and around central London on only four lines, Victoria, Piccadilly, Northern and District. I have dabbled with some of the other lines but to my knowledge ( I was about four when I first went on the tube) I have never been on the Hammersmith and City or the Metropolitan Lines. ****

Doctor Who: Death's Deal by Darren Jones

For: TBL Source: New Doctor Who Book #24

I was so happy with this story, it is far from the best in the series but it was wonderfully read by Catherine Tate. Tate again plays Donna my favourite of 10th Doctors Companions Witty, Loud mouthed and caring. Tate has a wonderful sense of timing and makes all the characters sound individual. She takes on the voice of the Doctor with ease, picking up on his rambling inconsistent speech patterns. Lovely. ****

Meet Me at the Cupcake Café by Jenny Colgan

For: Readers Group Source: Library

Nice story well written. ****

Doctor Who: The Beast of Babylon by Charlie Higson

For: TBR Source: New Doctor Who Book #25

Nice short well written story. ****

Ok I need your help. I have been collecting tokens to get 6 free books, one for each of 6 months next year. Each month has a selection of books I need you to help me decide which to get.

January

Argo by Antonio Mendez &Matt Baglio or Under the Duvet by Marian Keyes

February

A Dark Adapted Eye by Barbara Vine, The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid or The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler.

March

NW by Zadie Smith, The Good Wife by Elizabeth Buchan, 1984 by George Orwell or Play to Kill by PJ Tracy.

April

Kiss Kiss by Roald Dahl, In my Sisters Shoes by Sinead Moriarty, Submarine by Joe Dunthorne or The Spy who came in from the Cold John le Carre.

May

The Accidental by Ali Smith or A Zoo in my Luggage by Gerald Durrell.

June

Midnight in Peking by Paul French or Crossfire by Dick Francis.

Please help I have a day to decide!!!!!

Ahhhh! Can't help, I haven't read any of these, though I do plan to read 1984...ummmm, eventually. :)

Hi Bryony, I just saw your message on my thread, now that I'm home from work.

January: ??? (I haven't heard of either book)
February: I liked The Reluctant Fundamentalist
March: I also liked NW, but I might choose 1984 if you haven't already read it
April: ???
May: I own The Accidental, but I haven't read it yet, mainly because of the numerous lukewarm reviews it's received on LT
June: ???

#132 thanks

#133 I hope your day at work was ok. And thank you for the suggestions. I really want a copy of NW but as i have not read 1984 I may have to get that one.

I'm so sorry.... I won't be any help. I have only read 1984. Chilling, when you look at it from the perspective of the past or from the prospective of today, looking back.

Glad to know you will be getting 6 free books though.... yay!

Bryony, based on what I've read:

The Reluctant Fundamentalist
1984
The Spy Who Came in From the Cold
A Zoo in my Luggage

Thank you for all suggestions!

So I have been doing alot off Christmas shopping lately and may have also bought myself some books. I got 10 books for just under £8.

Innocent Mage by Karen Miller
The Neighbours by Mary-Rose Hayes
Various Pets Alive & Dead by Marina Lewycka
The Hundred Foot Journey by Richard c. Morais
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
The Ship of Brides by Jojo Moyes
The Language of Flowers by Venessa Diffenbaugh
The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson
Meltdown by Ben Elton
Night of the Humans by David Lleweellyn.

I think I did well!

Very well, indeed! :)

playing catch up last of October reads....

Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion

For: TBR Source: My Shelf

This was an engrossing story. R is a Zombie but R is different, R wants more. Then he meets Julie, Human and so full of life. ****1/2

Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time by Scott Tipton

For: TBR Source: New Doctor Who Book #26

Doctor Who! Graphic Novel! good. ***1/2

Infernal Devices by Philip Reeve

For: TBR Source: Library

Just as good as the other two in this quartet. very well written. made me cry a lot left me in suspense need to get hold of a copy of the fourth. *****

Summery for Sep- Oct

Books read : 12

Doctor Who books read(or listened too) : 5

Graphic Novel's read: 2

Female Writers: 3

Male Writers: 9

Favs: Infernal Devices by Philip Reeve and Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion Never Forget by Lisa Cutts .

Picture Me Gone by Meg Rosoff

For: TBR Source: Library

As with all of her books this was thought provoking and very well written. liked it so very much. *****

Cautionary Tales by Chris Addison

For: TBR Source: My Shelf

Very, Very Funny poetry Book****

Just watched doctor whos 50th birthday episode. Soooo soooo happy!

It is very fun. :)

Yes it was. Good to know you enjoyed it. What time was it when you watched it there?

I watched the 50th Doctor Who on demand yesterday.... it was really good, but it left me a wee bit confused. And frankly, I wouldn't mind seeing more of the Doctors more often...

>143 BBGirl55: I streamed it after the fact but the live feed aired in my neck of the woods at 12:50 p.m.

I got to see it in the theatre... the place was jam-packed, and it was a late showing! Delightful experience, with multiple generations in attendance. Moffat did a great job of catering to all generations of Whovians -- my father picked up on many references and tidbits that were lost on me, and I think I enjoyed some parts more than he did... so overall, I'd say that's a success!

I watched it at home with my sister. No Mother or Brother asking me what was going it was joyful.

Hello all. It is mad here and only going to get worse! Working retail this time of year sucks but will get through it then stuff my self with turky.

Inching closer to 75, on book 73 &74 at the minuet might even get to 75 before christmas! Be back at weekend to put up books 71 and 72!

The weather tis really bad here.

Sorry to hear it. :(

We've gotten suddenly warm here (1C during the day, -5Cish at night). So it'll be a white but warm Christmas!

Merry Christmas Micky I can say that now is 00:15. It will be cold wet Christmas but we are lucky we live high up large parts of the south of England is under water. Hold a thought for those that will be without power today.

Doctor Who: The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage by Derek Landy

For: TBR Source: New Doctor Who Book #27

Nice easy story, reminded me of the doctor who story The Mind Robber. Fun fast and very well written. ****

Nothing 0'clock by Neil Gaiman

For: TBR Source: New Doctor Who Book #28

This one made me happy as larry. I don't need to gush about Gaiman, let's just say he made up for his mediocre episode in series 7 and is back in my good books. Wonderful, Timey wimmy stuff. ****

Merry Christmas, Briony!

Thank you Micky.

Christmas book haul (just for you Micky)!

B is for Ballroom by Anton Du Beke
The Handmaid's Tale Margaret Atwood
The Tooth Fairy by Graham Joyce
2 copies of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll ( I know I have a promblem!!!)
An complete Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I borowed copies from my local library. Needed my own.

Very nice, Briony.

After 2 yearz of not hitting 75 I have done it!!!! *jumps up and down.

73. Who's 50: The 50 Doctor Who stories to watch before you die By Graeme Burk & Robert Smith. For: TBR Scource: kindle. Doctor Who book #29. Was good. ****

74.Christmas at the Cupcake Cafe by Jenny Colgan. For: Readers Group Scource: Library. Had cake and Christmas was good. ****

And because it has been a while

75.Alice's Adventures in wonderland by Lewis Carroll. For re read Scource: a random copy from my shelf. You all know I like this lets move on...

...time for 2014!!!

Congrats! Just in the nick of time!!

Congratulations, Bryony!

Huzzah! Very happy for you!

Summery for Nov- Dec

Books read : 7

Doctor Who books read(or listened too) : 3

Graphic Novel's read: 0

Female Writers: 2

Male Writers: 3

Favs: Picture Me Gone by Meg Rosoff and Alice's Adventures in wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

Year Summery

Books read : 75

Doctor Who books read(or listened too) : 29

Graphic Novel's read: 19

Female Writers: 25

Male Writers: 50

Favourite of the Doctor Who novels?