Rated Doctor Who: The Crawling Terror 8/10
(More of a 3.5, but...) This was stronger than the previous Twelfth Doctor novels I read, mostly because I think Mike Tucker had actually viewed some of the new episodes before writing it. While the voice/attitude of the Doctor was not <i>quite</i> right, it felt a lot closer than the previous novel-efforts. Fuller review forthcoming.
Rated The Cat Who Saved Books 7/10
<div>Though this flavor of magical realism isn't my usual literary neck of the woods, this was an enjoyable fable on the importance of books and recognizing the people who care for you.</div>
Rated The Eighth of March 3: Strange Chemistry 8/10
Rated The Eighth of March, Vol. 1 8/10
I was a little less into the Paternoster Gang story compared to the other three stories (though it had many good moments!), but overall, I'm really glad to have listened to this. There are a lot of great women in the Doctor Who/Big Finish universe, and it's great to have a whole release where some of them get to do their own thing and have it all be written by women.
Rated The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home 10/10
I loved this, though I highly recommend getting the audiobook so you can hear Mara Wilson narrate. One does not need much prior Welcome to Night Vale knowledge to enjoy this book, as the story mostly takes place long before The Faceless Old Woman lands in Night Vale. It's a story of adventure, love, and loss, and I'm very glad to have read it.
Rated Doctor Who: The First Doctor Adventures, Volume 1 9/10
<div> I didn't know these new* First Doctor audios were so good, but I finally listened and really loved it. David Bradley is a great First Doctor, which I knew, but these two stories are also really solid, even though one is a straight up historical, which aren't always my favorite.<br><br><br>*2017 can still be new. Hush.</div>
Wants to read The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Rated The Invisible Library 7/10
<div>Pleasantly surprised by this one, as it was suggested to me by someone I don't really know, but we are in the same Bluesky book group. It's fun. Sort of reminds me of a Doctor Who audio adventure I heard once (which now I can't remember the title, sorry. Vibe-based memory), but is an interesting premise in its own right. I'll probably read the next in the series. </div>
Wants to read The Journals of John Cheever