# Books **URL:** https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/c/books/6.md [Latest](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/categories.md) --- ## [About the Books category](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/about-the-books-category/13)
**Author:** [@TheAdmiral](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/TheAdmiral)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [King Zero (2026)](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/king-zero-2026/3840)
**Author:** [@Orion](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Orion)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 11:15am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/king-zero-2026/3840 "2026-09-25T11:15:21Z")
As it’s less than 2 weeks out (as well as getting restless for Bond 26 news) I thought I would start a thread to post articles, interviews, PR and people’s thoughts on Charlie Higson’s first adult Bond novel following hi… --- ## [Bond’s Literary News](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513)
**Author:** [@MaxZorin](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/MaxZorin)\ **Replies:** 476\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513 "2026-09-24T16:09:21Z")
A thread honoring 70 years of James Bond. Let’s start it off with IFP giving us a new logo. https://twitter.com/TheIanFleming/status/1610576606594056193 Signs of more information to come. --- ## [Who Should Write the Next Bond Continuation Novel?](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/who-should-write-the-next-bond-continuation-novel/2555)
**Author:** [@MaxZorin](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/MaxZorin)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/who-should-write-the-next-bond-continuation-novel/2555 "2026-09-23T18:02:04Z")
As we don’t know if Charlie Higson is coming back, I’d like to revive this thread with my picks for the future in general of Bond continuation authors. Quentin Tarantino: the one author that I would trust with a period … --- ## [What are you reading?](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/what-are-you-reading/1150)
**Author:** [@Dustin](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Dustin)\ **Replies:** 526\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/what-are-you-reading/1150 "2026-09-20T19:36:14Z")
Falcó by Arturo Pérez-Reverte I’m not sure whether there is an English edition of this as yet. Pérez-Reverte is perhaps best known outside Spain for his Capitain Alatriste series of historical swashbuckling, and of cour… --- ## [Rank the Ian Fleming novels](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-ian-fleming-novels/3709)
**Author:** [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-ian-fleming-novels/3709 "2026-09-12T17:24:07Z")
A new year brings a new ranking topic. This week’s topic: rank the Ian Fleming novels. Here’s my ranking: FROM RUSSIA, WITH LOVE – Memorable characters abound in this story highlighted by Tatiana Romanova, Donovan “R… --- ## [James Bond Reference Books-News and Favorites](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/james-bond-reference-books-news-and-favorites/2688)
**Author:** [@MaxZorin](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/MaxZorin)\ **Replies:** 221\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/james-bond-reference-books-news-and-favorites/2688 "2026-08-27T15:53:33Z")
There are many Bond reference books out there. Which ones standout as your favorite or most memorable? For me, some of my favorites are: The Making of OHMSS and TLD by Charles Helfenstein. I wish he would write another. … --- ## [Rank The Rest Of The Continuation Authors' Villains](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-rest-of-the-continuation-authors-villains/3820)
**Author:** [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 4:57am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-rest-of-the-continuation-authors-villains/3820 "2026-08-18T04:57:56Z")
This week’s rankings deals with the rest of the continuation authors’ villains. Again, those authors eligible to be considered are Kingsley Amis, Christopher Wood, Sebastian Faulks, Jeffrey Deaver, William Boyd, Anthony … --- ## [New book about Goldfinger movie](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/new-book-about-goldfinger-movie/1732)
**Author:** [@jamesb007nd](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/jamesb007nd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/new-book-about-goldfinger-movie/1732 "2026-08-14T13:29:24Z")
I just saw this book on Amazon.co.uk: Steffen Appel and Peter Waelty: The Goldfinger Files: The Making of the Iconic Alpine Sequence in the James Bond Movie “Goldfinger” Hardcover released: 13 Aug. 2020 This could b… --- ## [The Faroes Affair (Martini Squad Adventures Book 3) by Robert A. Adamcik](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/the-faroes-affair-martini-squad-adventures-book-3-by-robert-a-adamcik/3819)
**Author:** [@Navy007Fan](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Navy007Fan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/the-faroes-affair-martini-squad-adventures-book-3-by-robert-a-adamcik/3819 "2026-08-12T13:04:54Z")
Hey everyone!!! The latest adventures of our man Bryce and The Martini Squad is out!!! Please see the Amazon link below. --- ## [From Russia, with Love - still a thriller benchmark](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/from-russia-with-love-still-a-thriller-benchmark/3817)
**Author:** [@Dustin](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Dustin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 9:01am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/from-russia-with-love-still-a-thriller-benchmark/3817 "2026-08-11T09:01:54Z")
From Russia, with Love (I tend to forget the comma when writing about the novel - not this time) is Fleming’s masterpiece. Over the years I’ve read all his books countless times; this is the one that sticks out for its … --- ## [Rank The Rest Of The Continuation Authors' Main Henchmen](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-rest-of-the-continuation-authors-main-henchmen/3815)
**Author:** [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-rest-of-the-continuation-authors-main-henchmen/3815 "2026-08-06T20:23:52Z")
This week’s ranking deals with the rest of the continuation authors’ main henchmen. Once again, those authors eligible to be considered are Kingsley Amis, Christopher Wood, Sebastian Faulks, Jeffrey Deaver, William Boyd,… --- ## [Rank The Rest Of The Continuation Authors' Main Girls](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-rest-of-the-continuation-authors-main-girls/3813)
**Author:** [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-rest-of-the-continuation-authors-main-girls/3813 "2026-08-02T07:29:26Z")
This week’s ranking deals with the rest of the continuation authors’ main Bond girls. Those authors eligible to be included are: Kingsley Amis, Christopher Wood, Sebastian Faulks, Jeffrey Deaver, William Boyd, Anthony Ho… --- ## [Rank The Rest Of The Continuation Authors' Main Allies](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-rest-of-the-continuation-authors-main-allies/3811)
**Author:** [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-rest-of-the-continuation-authors-main-allies/3811 "2026-07-26T15:10:27Z")
This week’s ranking deals with the rest of the continuation authors’ allies. Those authors eligible to be included are: Kingsley Amis, Christopher Wood, Sebastian Faulks, Jeffrey Deaver, William Boyd, Anthony Horowitz, a… --- ## [Rank The Rest Of The Continuation Authors' Novels](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-rest-of-the-continuation-authors-novels/3808)
**Author:** [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 11:50pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-rest-of-the-continuation-authors-novels/3808 "2026-07-20T23:50:15Z")
This week’s ranking deals with the rest of the unmentioned continuation authors’ novels. Those authors include Kingsley Amis, John Pearson, Christopher Wood, Sebastian Faulks, Jeffrey Deaver, William Boyd, and Anthony Ho… --- ## [Double O trilogy by Kim Sherwood finale ‘Hurricane Room’ out 19. May 2026](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/double-o-trilogy-by-kim-sherwood-finale-hurricane-room-out-19-may-2026/2172)
**Author:** [@Agent76](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Agent76)\ **Replies:** 512\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 1:18am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/double-o-trilogy-by-kim-sherwood-finale-hurricane-room-out-19-may-2026/2172 "2026-07-15T01:18:58Z")
Apparently there’s going to be released a new 007 trilogy by novelist Kim Sherwood "James Bond is missing. Meet the new Double O agents in the #DoubleO trilogy by Kim Sherwood, a new series that will blow the world of … --- ## [Rank the Young Bond villains](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-young-bond-villains/3807)
**Author:** [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 2:54am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-young-bond-villains/3807 "2026-07-08T02:54:35Z")
Returning to the rankings of James Bond, this week’s category is Young Bond villains. So how do you rank them? My ranking is: Audacto Solares – HEADS YOU DIE – (Steve Cole) – A mad and powerful villain who doesn’t ev… --- ## [Casting the Continuation Novels](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/casting-the-continuation-novels/2685)
**Author:** [@theSpectre](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/theSpectre)\ **Replies:** 364\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 6:43am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/casting-the-continuation-novels/2685 "2026-07-05T06:43:00Z")
A few years ago I made a thread discussing potentially casting Ian Fleming’s The Spy Who Loved Me. So, in this incredibly slow era of Bondian news, let’s cast the continuation novels. Trigger Mortis filmed and released … --- ## [Drawn to 007 - Dynamite’s new hardcovers and beyond](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/drawn-to-007-dynamite-s-new-hardcovers-and-beyond/66)
**Author:** [@Dustin](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Dustin)\ **Replies:** 498\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 10:55pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/drawn-to-007-dynamite-s-new-hardcovers-and-beyond/66 "2026-07-03T22:55:57Z")
By popular demand, discuss here the latest pencilled adventures of Bond. --- ## [Interviews with Ian Fleming](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/interviews-with-ian-fleming/2400)
**Author:** [@Revelator](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Revelator)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/interviews-with-ian-fleming/2400 "2026-06-29T15:38:08Z")
This thread is devoted to reproducing every known interview with Ian Fleming. The interviews will be posted weekly and in chronological order. If you think I’ve missed any let me know. This post will serve as a regularly… --- ## [The Q Mysteries: A Literary Spinoff Series (2025)](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/the-q-mysteries-a-literary-spinoff-series-2025/2853)
**Author:** [@MaxZorin](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/MaxZorin)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 4:57am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/the-q-mysteries-a-literary-spinoff-series-2025/2853 "2026-06-12T04:57:52Z")
I’m actually excited about this! I just hope it’s present day! --- ## [Rank the Young Bond henchmen](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-young-bond-henchmen/3756)
**Author:** [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 6:08am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-young-bond-henchmen/3756 "2026-05-28T06:08:20Z")
This week’s ranking deals with the Young Bond henchmen. How do you rank them? My ranking is as follows: El Puño – HEADS YOU DIE – (Steve Cole) – A scary and unusual henchman in that he literally has a stone fist, whi… --- ## [Rank the Young Bond girls](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-young-bond-girls/3749)
**Author:** [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-young-bond-girls/3749 "2026-05-21T00:28:47Z")
Another week, another ranking. This time it’s the Young Bond girls. So how do you rank them. My list goes like this: Amy Goodenough – BLOOD FEVER – (Charlie Higson) – A lot of personality and toughness to this spitfi… --- ## [Rank the Young Bond allies](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-young-bond-allies/3747)
**Author:** [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-young-bond-allies/3747 "2026-05-15T16:33:17Z")
This week’s ranking deals with the Young Bond allies. So how do you rate them? I rank them this way: Perry Mandeville – DOULBE OR DIE – (Charlie Higson) – Very entertaining. A good, genial character who is always up … --- ## [Novelizations discussion](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/novelizations-discussion/1585)
**Author:** [@theSpectre](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/theSpectre)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 11:17pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/novelizations-discussion/1585 "2026-05-13T23:17:16Z")
As we got off topic in the Accidental Collection thread, I thought we might as well create a thread for novelizations. Of the Bond novelizations, I’ve read the two Christopher Wood entries and the 3 Benson ones. James B… --- ## [Rank the Young Bond novels](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-young-bond-novels/3746)
**Author:** [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-young-bond-novels/3746 "2026-05-13T12:39:44Z")
This week’s rankings will deal with the Young Bond novels. So how do you rank them? My order is as follows: BLOOD FEVER – (Charlie Higson) – Young James Bond accompanies some of his fellow Eton classmates on a school… --- ## [Rank the Raymond Benson novels](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-raymond-benson-novels/3733)
**Author:** [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-raymond-benson-novels/3733 "2026-05-11T16:55:40Z")
This week’s edition is ranking the Raymond Benson novels. As always, novelizations are eligible to be included. So how do you rank the Benson continuation novels? My list goes like this: HIGH TIME TO KILL – One of th… --- ## [Rank the Raymond Benson villains](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-raymond-benson-villains/3745)
**Author:** [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 2:06am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-raymond-benson-villains/3745 "2026-04-29T02:06:16Z")
This week’s rankings deal with the Raymond Benson villains. Again, characters from the novelizations are eligible. So how do you rank the Benson villains? I rank them this way: Domingo Espada / Olivier Cesari aka Le … --- ## [Rank the Raymond Benson main henchmen](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-raymond-benson-main-henchmen/3740)
**Author:** [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 5:25am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-raymond-benson-main-henchmen/3740 "2026-04-15T05:25:31Z")
This week’s ranking involves the Raymond Benson main henchmen. Again, characters from the novelizations are acceptable. So how do you rank the Benson henchmen? My ranking is: The 3 Chang Brothers aka Tom Chang & Dick… --- ## [Rank the Raymond Benson main Bond girls](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-raymond-benson-main-bond-girls/3737)
**Author:** [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/rank-the-raymond-benson-main-bond-girls/3737 "2026-04-09T17:10:40Z")
This week’s ranking deals with the Benson main Bond girls. Again, characters from the novelizations are eligible. So how do you rank the Benson main Bond girls? My rankings are: Hope Kendall aka Kiwi – HIGH TIME TO K… [Next page](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/c/books/6.md?page=1)