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The Quick Reads books were launched in [[2006]] as an effort by BBC Books, in conjunction with other partners, to promote reading. Although the cover design is the same as that of the full-length ''Doctor Who'' novels that have been published since [[2005]], the Quick Reads differ in that they are exclusively published in paperback at a lower cover price than the hardcovers, and they have a much lower page count, which puts them into the category of novellas. | The Quick Reads books were launched in [[2006]] as an effort by BBC Books, in conjunction with other partners, to promote reading. Although the cover design is the same as that of the full-length ''Doctor Who'' novels that have been published since [[2005]], the Quick Reads differ in that they are exclusively published in paperback at a lower cover price than the hardcovers, and they have a much lower page count, which puts them into the category of novellas. | ||
All of the Quick Reads releases to date have fallen under the [[BBC | All of the Quick Reads releases to date have fallen under the [[BBC New Series Adventures]] lineit has yet to be announced whether the series will continue if/when the Eleventh Doctor novels are published. | ||
The 2007 release, ''[[Made of Steel]]'' was notable for being the first piece of original fiction based upon the revived franchise to be written by [[Terrance Dicks]], a script editor and writer for the original TV series and a prolific writer of ''Doctor Who'' fiction and novelisations since the 1970s. | The 2007 release, ''[[Made of Steel]]'' was notable for being the first piece of original fiction based upon the revived franchise to be written by [[Terrance Dicks]], a script editor and writer for the original TV series and a prolific writer of ''Doctor Who'' fiction and novelisations since the 1970s. | ||
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* [http://www.drwho-online.co.uk/guides/merchandise/books/newseries/ The Doctor Who Online Merchandise Guide - BBC Books - Quick Reads] | * [http://www.drwho-online.co.uk/guides/merchandise/books/newseries/ The Doctor Who Online Merchandise Guide - BBC Books - Quick Reads] | ||
[[Category: BBC Tenth Doctor Adventures]] | [[Category:BBC Tenth Doctor Adventures]] | ||
Revision as of 17:50, 11 May 2009
Quick Reads is a sub-series of the BBC Books line of original Doctor Who novels, published at the rate of one per year.
The Quick Reads books were launched in 2006 as an effort by BBC Books, in conjunction with other partners, to promote reading. Although the cover design is the same as that of the full-length Doctor Who novels that have been published since 2005, the Quick Reads differ in that they are exclusively published in paperback at a lower cover price than the hardcovers, and they have a much lower page count, which puts them into the category of novellas.
All of the Quick Reads releases to date have fallen under the BBC New Series Adventures lineit has yet to be announced whether the series will continue if/when the Eleventh Doctor novels are published.
The 2007 release, Made of Steel was notable for being the first piece of original fiction based upon the revived franchise to be written by Terrance Dicks, a script editor and writer for the original TV series and a prolific writer of Doctor Who fiction and novelisations since the 1970s.
Releases
| Title | Author | ISBN | Image |
| I am a Dalek | Gareth Roberts | ISBN 0-563-48648-1 | 
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| Made of Steel | Terrance Dicks | ISBN 978-1-846-07204-8 | 
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| Revenge of the Judoon | Terrance Dicks | ISBN 1-84607-372-3 | 
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| The Sontaran Games | Jacqueline Rayner | ISBN 1-84607-643-9 |
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