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Welcome to the Doctor Who challenge!

This mini challenge will run from the 1st of December 2012 until the 28th of February 2013.

So here we go:

1. 9th Doctor - Read a book that has time travel in it, aliens or takes place in space.

2. Dalek - Read a book that has a killer/murderer in it (needs to play a big enough role).

3. Amy Pond - Read a book where the main character is a Red head.

4. Jack Harkness is Non-heterosexual - So read a book where a character is homosexual, bisexual, asexual etc. (you get the picture) OR a book about a con-man.

5. Rose Tyler - Read a book where the main character is blonde.

6. Martha Jones - Read a book where the main character is in the medical profession.

7. TARDIS - Read a book that has a predominantly blue cover OR a big blue item on the cover.

8. 11th + 10th Doctor - Read a book with a tie or a bow-tie on the cover.

Points:

Varla - 8 - completed
Carolien - 8 - completed
Lauren F - 8 - completed
Lu - 8 - completed
Barbara - 8 - completed

Lauren S - 7
Lu - 3
Sharle - 5
Liezel - 2

My planning and updates:

✔1. 9th Doctor - Read a book that has time travel in it, aliens or takes place in space. - Stolen Nights

✔2. Dalek - Read a book that has a killer/murderer in it (needs to play a big enough role). - Storm Front

✔3. Amy Pond - Read a book where the main character is a Red head. - Death and the Girl Next Door

✔4. Jack Harkness is Non-heterosexual - So read a book where a character is homosexual, bisexual, asexual etc. (you get the picture) OR a book about a con-man. - Soulless

✔5. Rose Tyler - Read a book where the main character is blonde. One Pink Line or Undeadly

✔6. Martha Jones - Read a book where the main character is in the medical profession.

Scent of Magic

✔7. TARDIS - Read a book that has a predominantly blue cover OR a big blue item on the cover. - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

✔ 8. 11th + 10th Doctor - Read a book with a tie or a bow-tie on the cover. - Fifty Shades of Grey

8/8

1. 9th Doctor - Read a book that has time travel in it, aliens or takes place in space.
Starfleet Aademy by Diane Carey

2. Dalek - Read a book that has a killer/murderer in it (needs to play a big enough role).
Heart-shaped box by Joe Hill

3. Amy Pond - Read a book where the main character is a Red head.
Divine by Mistake by P.C. Cast

4. Jack Harkness is Non-heterosexual - So read a book where a character is homosexual, bisexual, asexual etc. (you get the picture) OR a book about a con-man.
Soulless by Gail Carriger

5. Rose Tyler - Read a book where the main character is blonde.
Undead and Unpopular by MaryJanice Davidson

6. Martha Jones - Read a book where the main character is in the medical profession.
The Assasssin's Prayer by Ariana Franklin

7. TARDIS - Read a book that has a predominantly blue cover OR a big blue item on the cover.
Changeless by Gail Carriger

8. 11th + 10th Doctor - Read a book with a tie or a bow-tie on the cover.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holems by Arthur Conan Doyle

COMPLETE

1. 9th Doctor - Read a book that has time travel in it, aliens or takes place in space.

2.
Dalek - Read a book that has a killer/murderer in it (needs to play a big enough role).

3.
Amy Pond - Read a book where the main character is a Red head.

4.
Jack Harkness is Non-heterosexual - So read a book where a character is homosexual, bisexual, asexual etc. (you get the picture) OR a book about a con-man.

5. Rose Tyler - Read a book where the main character is blonde.

6.
Martha Jones - Read a book where the main character is in the medical profession.

7. TARDIS
Read a book that has a predominantly blue cover OR a big blue item on the cover.

8.
11th + 10th Doctor - Read a book with a tie or a bow-tie on the cover.

5/8

1. 9th Doctor - Read a book that has time travel in it, aliens or takes place in space.
- The Best of All Possible Worlds by Karen Lord

2. Dalek - Read a book that has a killer/murderer in it (needs to play a big enough role).
- Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill

3. Amy Pond - Read a book where the main character is a Red head.

4. Jack Harkness is Non-heterosexual - So read a book where a character is homosexual, bisexual, asexual etc. (you get the picture) OR a book about a con-man. - The Constantine Affliction by T. Aaron Payton

5. Rose Tyler - Read a book where the main character is blonde. - Carrie by Stephen King

6. Martha Jones - Read a book where the main character is in the medical profession. - Farewell Waltz by Milan Kundera

7. TARDIS - Read a book that has a predominantly blue cover OR a big blue item on the cover.
- Kraken by China Mieville

8. 11th + 10th Doctor - Read a book with a tie or a bow-tie on the cover.


Progress: 7/8

This morning, I looked at the tasks and decided there is exactly 1 book which I can apply to this challenge that I can identify, so I'm going to skip it. Since I very seldom read space books, task 1 is a non-starter in any case - or so I thought. Then I go to the library and find a space book while choosing books for my toddlers - YA shelf at the counter. So now of course I think, maybe I can do this...

Task 4: Any chance I can read a book where the author is a well-known homosexual?

There are a lot of books that have time travel in it that aren't science fiction. There is a lot of fantasy and even historical novels out there that have time travel. There is a great Dutch Children's book about the Children's Crusade with time travel in it that I am sure is translated.

And for task 4 you can always choose the con-man option.
Are you going to read any of the Gail Carriger novels? Because they have a gay character in them.

In my experience, most time travel novels don't take place in space anyway, so you'd have lots of options, particularly if you like historical fiction.

My favourite book with time travel is Night Watch by Terry Pratchett I have to admit - Thief of Time would also qualify.

I haven't thought of Gail Carriger and I must still read Timeless so that's a great idea. How could I forget Lord Akeldama? Thanks!

You're very welcome!

8/8

✔1. The Power of Six
✔2. Two for the Dough
✔3. How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel
✔4. Changeless
✔5. Little Women
✔6. The Island of Dr. Moreau
✔7. Achieving The Impossible: A Fearless Hero. A Fragile Earth
✔8. Kingdom of the Wicked

1. 9th Doctor - Read a book that has time travel in it, aliens or takes place in space.
Across the Universe by Beth Revis

2. Dalek - Read a book that has a killer/murderer in it (needs to play a big enough role).
Cornerstone by Misty Provencher

3. Amy Pond - Read a book where the main character is a Red head.
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare

4. Jack Harkness is Non-heterosexual - So read a book where a character is homosexual, bisexual, asexual etc. (you get the picture) OR a book about a con-man.
The Sealed Letter by Emma Donoghue

5. Rose Tyler - Read a book where the main character is blonde.
The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines

6. Martha Jones - Read a book where the main character is in the medical profession.
Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder

7. TARDIS - Read a book that has a predominantly blue cover OR a big blue item on the cover.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

8. 11th + 10th Doctor - Read a book with a tie or a bow-tie on the cover.
Fifty Shames of Earl Grey by Fanny Merkin

Total: 5/8

Question about the medical profession task:
In Bad Hair Day the lead character is a pre-med student. Will this count at all?

I say yes :)

Thanks Lu!

1. 9th Doctor - Read a book that has time travel in it, aliens or takes place in space. Power of Six

2. Dalek - Read a book that has a killer/murderer in it (needs to play a big enough role).Anna Dressed in Blood

3. Amy Pond - Read a book where the main character is a Red head.

4. Jack Harkness is Non-heterosexual - So read a book where a character is homosexual, bisexual, asexual etc. (you get the picture) OR a book about a con-man.
The Darkest Minds

5. Rose Tyler - Read a book where the main character is blonde.Wolfsbane

6. Martha Jones - Read a book where the main character is in the medical profession. Touch of Power

7. TARDIS - Read a book that has a predominantly blue cover OR a big blue item on the cover.

8. 11th + 10th Doctor - Read a book with a tie or a bow-tie on the cover.


6/8

For task 6 can we use a book about a healer

Liezel wrote: "For task 6 can we use a book about a healer"
Ooh, like Scent of Magic?
That would be great if we could. Lu?

Perfectly fine :) I want the challenge to be doable :)

This has now started!

1. 9th Doctor - Read a book that has time travel in it, aliens or takes place in space.
George's Secret Key to the Universe

2. Dalek - Read a book that has a killer/murderer in it (needs to play a big enough role).
Second Sight

3. Amy Pond - Read a book where the main character is a Red head.
Anne of Green Gables

4. Jack Harkness is Non-heterosexual - So read a book where a character is homosexual, bisexual, asexual etc. (you get the picture) OR a book about a con-man.
Timeless

5. Rose Tyler - Read a book where the main character is blonde.
Beth and Amy in Little Women

6. Martha Jones - Read a book where the main character is in the medical profession.
Completed Secret Island

7. TARDIS - Read a book that has a predominantly blue cover OR a big blue item on the cover.
Completed The Shack

8. 11th + 10th Doctor - Read a book with a tie or a bow-tie on the
Completed Rivonia's Children

Total: 8/8

Completed Task 2 and 7.

Updated to here

8/8

1. 9th Doctor - Read a book that has time travel in it, aliens or takes place in space.


2. Dalek - Read a book that has a killer/murderer in it (needs to play a big enough role).


3. Amy Pond - Read a book where the main character is a Red head.


4. Jack Harkness is Non-heterosexual - So read a book where a character is homosexual, bisexual, asexual etc. (you get the picture) OR a book about a con-man.


5. Rose Tyler - Read a book where the main character is blonde.


6. Martha Jones - Read a book where the main character is in the medical profession.


7. TARDIS - Read a book that has a predominantly blue cover OR a big blue item on the cover.


8. 11th + 10th Doctor - Read a book with a tie or a bow-tie on the cover.

Completed Tasks 2,4,5 and 7

Completed Task 5

Total 3/8

Completed Task 1

Total 4/8

Completed 3, 6, 7

Total: 3/8

Updated :)

Completed task 4

Total 5/8

Completed tasks 2, 4 and 7

Total 3/8

Completed Task 3

Total 6/8

Finished No. 6

Total 5/8

Does anybody have any ideas for a book with a tie on it? No Fifty Shades :)

Lemme see if I can find something :)

Lauren (Sugar & Snark) wrote: "Does anybody have any ideas for a book with a tie on it? No Fifty Shades :)"

I'm using Rivonia's Children: Three Families and the Cost of Conscience in White South Africa which was lurking on my table. There are a few editions of Jo's Boys (and probably Little Men) that have ties on the cover. I also have some Raymond Chandler's that have ties on the covers.

I vaguely remember somebody being tortured with this task in the Choose Wisely Challenge as well if you feel like checking that.

Hope that helps!

Lauren (Sugar & Snark) wrote: "Does anybody have any ideas for a book with a tie on it? No Fifty Shades :)"

I've also discovered a bunch of Elizabeth Cadells that qualify. That's old fashioned romance but they are lovely to read quickly. If you are In Joburg you're welcome to come and borrow something.

The Spuds, The Bridget Jones Diaries, ,
Books with girls in school outfits on it. , , . This series: or

Thank there are at least 2 I have't read :)

Otherwise I will try Jo's Boys. I LOVE Little Women!

Finished nr 2,5,8!

Lauren (Sugar & Snark) wrote: "Thank there are at least 2 I have't read :)

Otherwise I will try Jo's Boys. I LOVE Little Women!"

I just reread it for the Parasol challenge in probably 20 years and realized how much I still love it. I'm planning on rereading the rest of the series next year as well as the Anne series. I reread that for the red head task and still adore it. I must have read Anne of Green Gables about 10 times by now!

I was just about to ask the same question. I hate the tie on cover thing and unfortunately it does come up every now and then. I was also the one that was tortured by it in the Choose Wisely challenge and I read the first Artemis Fowl book.

Would you say this is blue or green?

Mark says it is blue and I trust his color skillz :P

Lol, thank you Mark!

I have no opinion whatsoever. I am one of the few women on the earth that are affected by what is generally considered a man's ailment. I have difficulty seeing colours. I can only distinguish about 2/3 of the colours out there. So green is often blue for me and the other way around. So if someone says it is blue, I trust they are right.

Completed tasks 4 and 7 - 3/8

Just to come back to the tie/bow-tie cover problem. I just discovered that my Sherlock Holmes books all have a cover with Sherlock Holmes wearing either a tie or a bow-tie. I know it is not for everybody, but maybe some of you can use this.