Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts books in order

The Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts are a series of digital short stories released in 2013 to celebrate Doctor Who's 50th anniversary, with each story featuring a different incarnation of the Doctor.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Big Hand for the Doctor 2013 Charlie Higson Buy
2 Eleven Doctors, Eleven Stories 2013 Charlie Higson N/A
3 Doctor Who: The Spear of Destiny: Third Doctor 2013 Charlie Higson N/A
4 The Nameless City 2013 Charlie Higson Buy
5 The Spear of Destiny 2013 Charlie Higson Buy
6 The Roots of Evil 2013 Charlie Higson Buy
7 Something Borrowed 2013 Charlie Higson N/A
8 Tip of the Tongue 2013 Charlie Higson Buy
9 Something Borrowed: Sixth Doctor 2013 Charlie Higson Buy
10 The Ripple Effect 2013 Charlie Higson Buy
11 Spore 2013 Charlie Higson Buy
12 The Beast of Babylon 2013 Charlie Higson Buy
13 The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage 2013 Charlie Higson Buy
14 Doctor Who: Nothing O’Clock 2013 Charlie Higson N/A
15 Doctor Who: Lights Out 2014 Charlie Higson N/A
16 Lights Out 2014 Charlie Higson Buy
17 Doctor Who: Time Lapse TBD Charlie Higson N/A
18 Nothing O’Clock 2013 Charlie Higson Buy

For Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary in 2013, the BBC commissioned eleven short stories, one for each incarnation of the Doctor. Each story was written by a different author and released as a digital download, building anticipation throughout the year.

The authors included children’s and YA writers like Eoin Colfer, Michael Scott, and Charlie Higson, each tackling a different Doctor’s era and tone. A Big Hand for the Doctor covers the First Doctor, while Nothing O’Clock features the Eleventh. The stories were later collected in a single volume, Eleven Doctors, Eleven Stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts series?

There are 18 books in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts series, published between 2013 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts series?

The first book in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts series is A Big Hand for the Doctor, published in 2013.

How are the 50th Anniversary E-Shorts organized?

Each short story features a different Doctor, from the First through the Eleventh. The stories were released individually as digital downloads throughout 2013, leading up to the 50th anniversary special in November. They were later collected in Eleven Doctors, Eleven Stories.

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