James's A-Z Challenge

[James]

Will give this a go in 2014. Willtry to read books by authors I have not read before as well.
Wish me look.

[Kevin]

Hello James. I see you mention Sci-Fi in your favourite book types. Have you read any Alfred Bester novels?
The Stars My Destination is a highly inventive fast-paced Sci-Fi classic and great escapism. I read it earlier this year, my first proper attempt at the genre, and it blew me away.

[James]

Hi Kevin,
I have not read any Alfred Bester so will add to my TBR list and help me meet my challenge to read at least 10 new authors within my ABC challenge. Thank you for the recommendation. Like Heinlein and Clarke and have read all the original Dune series.
I like all the E E 'Doc' Smith books which I think are more space opera, but great fun.
Kevin wrote: "Hello James. I see you mention Sci-Fi in your favourite book types. Have you read any Alfred Bester novels?
The Stars My Destination is a highly inventive fast-paced Sci-Fi classic and great escapi..."

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14F -
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club Finished 12/01/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
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R - Matthew reilly - The Tournament (started 04/02/14)
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Looking to read at least 10 books by authors I have not read before within this list.
Read all Maureen jennings Murdoch Mysteries. This is a new series Dectective Tom Tyler which comes strongly recommended. Hope I enjoy it.

[Sue]

Enjoy, James. This is a really good way of adding new authors. Hope you find some you enjoy.

[Her Royal Orangeness]

I just finished Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie which you might enjoy. It was published in October and is getting quite a lot of buzz. I'll be surprised if it doesn't get some prize noms this year.

Good luck with your challenge!

[James]

Thank you for the recommendation. will add to my TBR list as it sounds interesting. Also new author for me.
Her Royal Orangeness wrote: "I just finished Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie which you might enjoy. It was published in October and is getting quite a lot of buzz. I'll be surprised if it doesn..."

[Her Royal Orangeness]

Ancillary Justice is on the shortlist for the Philip K Dick Award, which was just announced this week. Hope you read it and enjoy it!

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
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G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club Finished 12/01/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
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R - Matthew reilly - The Tournament (started 04/02/14)
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Seven authors so far, including 4 new authors. Will struggle in next couple of weeks as I have 4 Tess Gerritsen to read, obtained from the Library.

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
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G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club Finished 12/01/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
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R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
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[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Felix Francis - Refusal (started 18/02/14)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club Finished 12/01/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
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[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Felix Francis - Refusal (started 18/02/14)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club Finished 12/01/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! started 28/2/14.
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[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Felix Francis - Refusal (finished 04/03/14)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club Finished 12/01/14)
H - Jack Higgins - Brought in Dead (Started 04/03/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (finished 6/3/14).
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R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
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9 books completed with 2 on the go, so making good progress. Have to identify some new authors to meet my target of 10.

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Felix Francis - Refusal (finished 04/03/14)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Jack Higgins - Brought in Dead (Finished 07/03/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (finished 6/3/14).
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R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
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[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Felix Francis - Refusal (finished 04/03/14)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Jack Higgins - Brought in Dead (Finished 07/03/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (just started 17/03/14)
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R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
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[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Felix Francis - Refusal (finished 04/03/14)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Jack Higgins - Brought in Dead (Finished 07/03/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (Finished 28/03/14)
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R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
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12 out of 26 completed. Ahead of schedule and looking for the next challenge. Reviews on all the books listed ara available.

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Felix Francis - Refusal (finished 04/03/14)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Jack Higgins - Brought in Dead (Finished 07/03/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (Finished 28/03/14)
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R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
S - Mary Shelley - Frankenstein (started today, 3/4/14)
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[Kate, Your Friendly Moderator]

I hope you like Frankenstein. It wasn't what I was expecting at all but I did enjoy it. Be interesting to see what you make of it.

[James]

I understand it is different to the films. Although the Kenneth Brannagh interpretation is closer to the book. I am looking forward to reading it. Have to read dracula next. Two classics of the genre.

[Kate, Your Friendly Moderator]

Ah yes I enjoyed Dracula too. Again not what I was expecting.

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Felix Francis - Refusal (finished 04/03/14)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Jack Higgins - Brought in Dead (Finished 07/03/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (Finished 28/03/14)
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R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
S - Mary Shelley - Frankenstein (finished, 25/4/14)
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Z - Marcus Zuzak - The Book Thief (finished 28/04/14)

14 books completed, well ahead of challenge, but even better 9 by new authors. really pleased.

[James]

Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Felix Francis - Refusal (finished 04/03/14)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Jack Higgins - Brought in Dead (Finished 07/03/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (Finished 28/03/14)
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P - James Patterson - Unlucky 13 (latest WMC) started 13/5/14)
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R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
S - Mary Shelley - Frankenstein (finished, 25/4/14)
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Z - Marcus Zuzak - The Book Thief (finished 28/04/14)

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Felix Francis - Refusal (finished 04/03/14)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Jack Higgins - Brought in Dead (Finished 07/03/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (Finished 28/03/14)
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P - James Patterson - Unlucky 13 (latest WMC) finished 16/5/14)
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R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
S - Mary Shelley - Frankenstein (finished, 25/4/14)
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V - Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth
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Z - Marcus Zuzak - The Book Thief (finished 28/04/14)

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Felix Francis - Refusal (finished 04/03/14)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Jack Higgins - Brought in Dead (Finished 07/03/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (Finished 28/03/14)
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P - James Patterson - Unlucky 13 (latest WMC) finished 16/5/14)
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R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
S - Mary Shelley - Frankenstein (finished, 25/4/14)
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V - Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth
W - David Weber - Like a Mighty Army (started 4/6/14)
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Z - Marcus Zuzak - The Book Thief (finished 28/04/14)

Not restricting my reading to meeting the challenge but confident I will meet all my targets by the end.
Have three books lined up on my kindle
and

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Felix Francis - Refusal (finished 04/03/14)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Jack Higgins - Brought in Dead (Finished 07/03/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (Finished 28/03/14)
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P - James Patterson - Unlucky 13 (latest WMC) finished 16/5/14)
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R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
S - Mary Shelley - Frankenstein (finished, 25/4/14)
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V - Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth
W - David Weber - Like a Mighty Army (Finished 10/6/14)
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Z - Marcus Zuzak - The Book Thief (finished 28/04/14)

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Felix Francis - Refusal (finished 04/03/14)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Jack Higgins - Brought in Dead (Finished 07/03/14)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (Finished 28/03/14)
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P - James Patterson - Unlucky 13 (latest WMC) finished 16/5/14)
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R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
S - Mary Shelley - Frankenstein (finished, 25/4/14)
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V - Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth (finished 9/7/14)
W - David Weber - Like a Mighty Army (Finished 10/6/14)
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Z - Marcus Zuzak - The Book Thief (finished 28/04/14)

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Ian Fleming - Casino Royale - finished (New author)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Vaughn Heppnet - The Lost Starship Finished 20/10/14 (New author)I -
J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (New author) (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (Finished 28/03/14)
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P - James Patterson - Unlucky 13 (latest WMC) finished 16/5/14)
Q - C S Quinn - The Thief Taker (New Author)
R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
S - Mary Shelley - Frankenstein (finished, 25/4/14) (new author)
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V - Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth (finished 9/7/14) (New author)
W - David Weber - Like a Mighty Army (Finished 10/6/14)
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Z - Marcus Zuzak - The Book Thief (finished 28/04/14)

Now read 13 new authors so met that part of my target, just need to concentrate on filling the gaps in the alphabet.

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Ian Fleming - Casino Royale - finished (New author)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Vaughn Heppnet - The Lost Starship Finished 20/10/14 (New author)
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J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (New author) (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (Finished 28/03/14)
M - Murray MacDonald - Divide & Conquer (New Author) started 28/10/14.
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P - James Patterson - Unlucky 13 (latest WMC) finished 16/5/14)
Q - C S Quinn - The Thief Taker (New Author) finished 28/10/14
R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
S - Mary Shelley - Frankenstein (finished, 25/4/14) (new author)
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V - Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth (finished 9/7/14) (New author)
W - David Weber - Like a Mighty Army (Finished 10/6/14)
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Z - Marcus Zuzak - The Book Thief (finished 28/04/14)
Another new author for me. Taking advantage of kindle lendng library free trial.

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Ian Fleming - Casino Royale - finished (New author)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Vaughn Heppnet - The Lost Starship Finished 20/10/14 (New author)
I - Hammond Innes - Soloman's Seal (New author) started 3/11/14.
J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (New author) (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (Finished 28/03/14)
M - Murray MacDonald - Divide & Conquer (New Author) Finished 02/11/14
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P - James Patterson - Unlucky 13 (latest WMC) finished 16/5/14)
Q - C S Quinn - The Thief Taker (New Author) finished 28/10/14
R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
S - Mary Shelley - Frankenstein (finished, 25/4/14) (new author)
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V - Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth (finished 9/7/14) (New author)
W - David Weber - Like a Mighty Army (Finished 10/6/14)
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Z - Marcus Zuzak - The Book Thief (finished 28/04/14)

6 authors to go. Should achieve my target by 31 December, 2014. Howstanding books so far The Book Thief and the Thief Taker. Also enjoying actually reading the Bond books in order.

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Ian Fleming - Casino Royale - finished (New author)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Vaughn Heppnet - The Lost Starship Finished 20/10/14 (New author)
I - Hammond Innes - Soloman's Seal (New author) started 3/11/14.
J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (New author) (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (Finished 28/03/14)
M - Murray MacDonald - Divide & Conquer (New Author) Finished 02/11/14
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P - James Patterson - Unlucky 13 (latest WMC) finished 16/5/14)
Q - C S Quinn - The Thief Taker (New Author) finished 28/10/14
R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
S - Mary Shelley - Frankenstein (finished, 25/4/14) (new author)
T -
U -
V - Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth (finished 9/7/14) (New author)
W - David Weber - Like a Mighty Army (Finished 10/6/14)
X -
Y -
Z - Marcus Zuzak - The Book Thief (finished 28/04/14)

6 authors to go. Should achieve my target by 31 December, 2014. Out standing books so far The Book Thief and the Thief Taker. Also enjoying actually reading the Bond books in order.

[Pamela]

James wrote: "A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisi..."

Hello James

[Pamela]

Hello James

The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen i found to be a very interesting read. It's a kind of a sequel with a couple of other books by the same author eg,The Killing and Last to Die. I am a fan of this author and have read some of her non sequel novels too.

[James]

Pamela wrote: "Hello James
I have enjoyed all the Tess gerritsen's I have read, including non series. The good news a new Rizzoli and Isles is due out in the New Year, can't wait.

The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen i found to be a very interesting read. It's a kind of a sequel with a couple of other books by the same author eg,The Killing and Last to Die. I am ..."

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Ian Fleming - Casino Royale - finished (New author)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Vaughn Heppnet - The Lost Starship Finished 20/10/14 (New author)
I - Hammond Innes - Soloman's Seal (New author) finished 25/11/14.
J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (New author) (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (Finished 28/03/14)
M - Murray MacDonald - Divide & Conquer (New Author) Finished 02/11/14
N - Christopher G Nuttall - The Invasion of 1950 (new author) started 25/11/14
O -
P - James Patterson - Unlucky 13 (latest WMC) finished 16/5/14)
Q - C S Quinn - The Thief Taker (New Author) finished 28/10/14
R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
S - Mary Shelley - Frankenstein (finished, 25/4/14) (new author)
T -
U -
V - Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth (finished 9/7/14) (New author)
W - David Weber - Like a Mighty Army (Finished 10/6/14)
X -
Y -
Z - Marcus Zuzak - The Book Thief (finished 28/04/14)

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Ian Fleming - Casino Royale - finished (New author)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Vaughn Heppnet - The Lost Starship Finished 20/10/14 (New author)
I - Hammond Innes - Soloman's Seal (New author) finished 25/11/14.
J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (New author) (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (Finished 28/03/14)
M - Murray MacDonald - Divide & Conquer (New Author) Finished 02/11/14
N - Christopher G Nuttall - The Invasion of 1950 (new author) Finished 04/12/14
O -
P - James Patterson - Unlucky 13 (latest WMC) finished 16/5/14)
Q - C S Quinn - The Thief Taker (New Author) finished 28/10/14
R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
S - Mary Shelley - Frankenstein (finished, 25/4/14) (new author)
T - K T Tombs - The Hammer of Thor (new author) started 4/12/14
U -
V - Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth (finished 9/7/14) (New author)
W - David Weber - Like a Mighty Army (Finished 10/6/14)
X -
Y -
Z - Marcus Zuzak - The Book Thief (finished 28/04/14)

[Linda]

Hi James, awesome challenge to set yourself and you are clearly going to make it! The only one on your list I have read is Frankenstein which I love. When you have finished maybe you could recommend some.

[Anna]

Yes, looks like you'll make it. Well done! I read too slowly to even begin a challenge like this.

[James]

Struggling to finish in the year as I took my eye of the ball. Books I would recommend are The Book Thief (Marcus Zusak) and The Thief Taker (C S Quinn). Both new authors to me and very good stories.
Linda wrote: "Hi James, awesome challenge to set yourself and you are clearly going to make it! The only one on your list I have read is Frankenstein which I love. When you have finished maybe you could recommen..."

[James]

A - Stephen Arseneault - Sodium:1 Harbinger (new author) - completed 21/01/14
B - Alex Bobl - Point Apocalypse new author for me - completed 04/02/14
C - Edward Shepherd Creasey: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo (currently reading - a new author) completed 16/01/14
D - Mark Dawson - 1000 Yards (new author) finished 04/02/14
E - Kevin H & Karen C Evans: No Ship for Tranquebar (New Authors)(Finished 14/02/14)
F - Ian Fleming - Casino Royale - finished (New author)
G - Tess Gerritsen: The Mephisto Club (Finished 12/01/14)
H - Vaughn Heppnet - The Lost Starship Finished 20/10/14 (New author)
I - Hammond Innes - Soloman's Seal (New author) finished 25/11/14.
J - Maureen Jennings - Season of Darkness - Finished.
L - James Lucas - Battle Group! (New author) (finished 6/3/14).
K - Jeff Kildow - America Under Attack new auther (Finished 28/03/14)
M - Murray MacDonald - Divide & Conquer (New Author) Finished 02/11/14
N - Christopher G Nuttall - The Invasion of 1950 (new author) Finished 04/12/14
O -
P - James Patterson - Unlucky 13 (latest WMC) finished 16/5/14)
Q - C S Quinn - The Thief Taker (New Author) finished 28/10/14
R - Matthew Reilly - The Tournament (finished 10/02/14)
S - Mary Shelley - Frankenstein (finished, 25/4/14) (new author)
T - K T Tombs - The Hammer of Thor (new author) started 8/12/14
U -
V - Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth (finished 9/7/14) (New author)
W - David Weber - Like a Mighty Army (Finished 10/6/14)
X -
Y -
Z - Marcus Zuzak - The Book Thief (finished 28/04/14)