All-New Doctor Who Book Club

October 2026 Book Club:

We're getting scary for Halloween and are reviewing the 4th Doctor, Sarah, and Harry adventure "Scratchman," written by Tom Baker (with assistance from James Goss) and based on an unproduced movie treatment by Ian Marter and Tom Baker. The book is still available in hardcover and paperback - and is also available as an audiobook read by Tom Baker. Happy reading!

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September 2026 Book Club:

We're joining the 7th Doctor and his companions Chris & Roz, as we review "So Vile a Sin" by Ben Aaronovitch and Kate Orman. This book was originally published in May 1997, after a delay of seven months, making it (technically) the final Virgin New Adventure published. Happy reading!

Special thanks to Robin C.M. Duncan for performing the dramatic reading this month. Please check out his podcast "Long Story Short" co-hosted with David Green, which is the official podcast of the British Fantasy Society.

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August 2026 Book Club:

We're welcoming Ncuti Gatwa and the RTD2 era to the Doctor Who Book Club as we venture out onto the ice to bring you a review of "Ruby Red," by Georgia Cook. First published in June 2024, it is still available in hardcover and eBook form, as well as an unabridged audio read by Millie Gibson. Happy reading!

The family of Justin Richards has shared that donations in his memory can be made to "Read for Good," which is a charity that encourages children to read. More information here: https://readforgood.enthuse.com/JustinRichards#!/

To learn more about the upcoming "Time & Place" Writing the Occult event, which is a virtual event for writers & readers to be held Saturday, 5 September 2026, please visit: https://writingtheoccult.carrd.co

Check out The Horror Tree here: https://horrortree.com

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July 2026 Book Club:

We're kicking off a new Doctor-cycle by starting at the beginning - with the First Doctor, as we read "The Eleventh Tiger" by David A. McIntee. Ian, Barbara, and Vicki are along for the journey too, as we explore China in 1865. Happy reading!

Special thanks to Alasdair Stuart for performing the dramatic reading this month. You can check out his weekly pop culture newsletter "The Full Lid" as well as see examples of his voice work and writing at https://alasdairstuart.com

Doctor Who is out to competitive tender. Check out co-host Chris on a 2026 CONsole Room Panel about how to survive the next hiatus, however long that may be, here https://youtu.be/eux-0HWjan0

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June 2026 Book Club:

We're in for another double-feature as we review a pair of graphic novels from Titan Comics, both by writer Jody Houser and artist Roberta Ingranata. First up is Origins, starring the Fugitive Doctor from June of 2022, followed by Missy: The Master Plan from April 2021. Happy reading!

Special thanks to friend of the show Jeff Elston for providing the dramatic readings this month. You can read about his various travel adventures, including several Doctor Who-related trips to the UK, at https://thatoneguywhotravels.com

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May 2026 Book Club:

We're saying farewell to Ianto's Shrine by visiting Cardiff and the Torchwood crew as we review "Trace Memory" by David Llewellyn. Originally published in March 2008 in hardcover, the novel is still available for purchase digitally. Happy reading!

Special thanks to Neil K. Bond from The Slab Press for performing the dramatic reading this month.

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April 2026 Book Club:

Join us for our first (and last) annual poetry slam, as we present a double feature reviewing two collections of Doctor Who-related poetry. First up, we contemplate "Now We Are Six Hundred," by James Goss with illustrations by Russell T Davies, and then we follow that up with "The Angel of Redemption," by Nikita Gill. Like cool, man, happy reading!

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April 2026 Special: Matt's nephew Tom and niece Mae return to the Doctor Who Book Club, as our journey through the Mr. Men Doctor Who series continues, this time with a review of "Dr. Third" by Adam Hargreaves. Dr. Third is available in both paperback and digital versions, wherever fine books are sold. Happy April Fools and happy reading!

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March 2026 Book Club:

This month, we're kicking off some in-between Doctor-cycle picks, starting off with the Bernice Summerfield New Adventure "The Medusa Effect," by Justin Richards, first published in paperback in April 1998 and still available as an eBook.

Special thanks to Australian comedian Lauren Deborah for providing the dramatic reading this month. You can check out their substack, their Instagram, and buy them a vegan ice cream.

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February 2026 Book Club:

Happy February! This month, we're closing out our current cycle of Doctor picks by reviewing the 14th Doctor graphic novel "Liberation of the Daleks," first published in Doctor Who Magazine as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations. It's written by Alan Barnes and illustrated by Lee Sullivan.

You can watch Chris on a CONsole Room Panel about how to survive the next hiatus, however long that may be.

Special thanks to Stewart Hotston for providing the dramatic reading this month. You can check out his novel "Project Hanuman," which is long-listed for a British Science Fiction Award. Stewart is also Chair of the British Science Fiction Association.

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