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SERIAL As requested, a series challenge. The duration of this challenge is one year from the sign-up date. You can cross challenge with other challenges, but within Serial Reader the books you list cannot repeat.
This one is monstrous, not for the faint of heart!!! In order to complete it officially, you'll have to read: 27+ books and 15+ different series. Yup, you're reading it right. But fear not, I'm willing to compromise: if you omit some of the subcategories and then call it quits - fine by me - you just won't be all that notorious then. Of course, you can post as you go, but be sure to sing up to set the start date.
So Serial Readers, are you up for the challenge?!
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
4 from 2nd
3 from 3rd
2 from 4th
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
chick-lit
romance
mystery
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
young adult
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrion. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
To be honest, I'm a little scared myself. But I' sure doing this, not starting just yet. First, I have to finish up on what I'm currently reading. But I'll be on it soon!
Oooh! This one will be a fun challenge that will help me with some of the series I've been trying to finish and have wanted to start!
Challenge Dates: Nov 4, 2009 to Nov 3, 2010
Total Books to Read: 31 books and two stories from anthologies... EEK! :)
Total Series to Read From: 15 different series
Progress: 13/33 read
Jack The Ripper:
5 Books:
-- Dark Ones series
4 Books:
-- Wallflowers series
3 Books:
-- Sign of the Zodiac series
2 Books:
- Chicagoland Vampires
-- Bridgerton seriesUna-bomber:
Romance -- Bridgerton series
Mystery -- Samantha Shaw series
PNR/UF -- Gardella Vampire Chronicles series
YA -- Study series
Bloody Mary Book (kick-butt female):
-- Meredith Gentry series
-- Sins, Lies, and Secrets seriesAuthor-ican Psycho (given up on author):
- Dark Hunters series
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (everyone talks about):
-- Demonica series
Book Strangler (entire series):
-- Monère (Mona Lisa) series
3rd Degree (trilogy):
-- LOTR trilogy
7 XI 2009 - 6 XI 20101) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5: ???
4: John Scalzi's series
3: Ender's Game (#2, #3, #4)
2: (Shifters, #6 & #7) by Rachel Vincent
Shift & Alpha
1: (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #8) by Kim Harrison
Black Magic Sanction
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit: Changeless (Parasol Protectorate, #2) by Gail Carriger
romance:
mystery:
urban-fantasy:
young adult: Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy, #5) by Richelle Mead
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): (new author)
1.
2. The Curse of the Mistwraith (Wars of Light & Shadow, Arc 1, #1) by Janny Wurts
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book) (one more try)
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): (everybody wants me to read it)
Foundation (Foundation, #1) by Isaac Asimov
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): (whole series)
Steven Erikson - Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen, #1)
(not sure about this one, it's already 9 books long and still going...)
7) 3rd Degree (3 books): (trilogy)
Daughter of the Forest (The Sevenwaters Trilogy, #1) + the 2 following
First, bravo Kasia, hats off to you for being so clever and creative. Second, I'm so in, too. I have literally over 200 unread books on my bookshelves here that I have been neglecting for far too long and I have recently been dusting them off and forcing myself to stay away from the library until I have made a serious dent in reading my own books. I will make my list and post soon. This will keep me on track and I can stop feeling guilty for buying all these lovely books, but never reading them.
Start: 11-4-09 Finish: 11-4-10 in progressJack the Page Ripper [15:]
5]
Tempting the beast[Breeds,#1:]
Elizabeth's Wolf[Breeds,#3:]
Soul Deep[Breeds,#5:]
Megan's Mark[Breeds,#7:]
Harmony's Way[Breeds,#8:]
4]
The Bitten[Vampire Huntress,#4:]
The Forbidden[VH,#5:]
The Damned[VH,#6:]
The Forsaken[VH,#7:]
3]
To tame a highlandn warrior [highlander,#2:]
The highlander's touch[HL, #3:]
kiss of the highlander[hl,#4:]
2]
Atlantis unleashed[warriors of posiedon,#5:]
Atlantis unmasked[WOP, #6:]
1]
Burning Alive [sential Wars,#1:]
Una-bomber[5:]
chick-lit:
romance:
mystery:
pnr: sword of darkness by kinley macgregor
YA: poison study
Spree Series Killer [new author:][1+:]
Author-ican Psycho[1:]
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Lecturer[1:]
Dead until Dark by Charlaine Harris
The Book Strangler[1+:][read whole series start/finish:]
3rd Degree[3:]
trilogy
Bonus:
Bloody Mary[1:]
Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland
READ
Duration: Nov 5, 2009 to Nov 4, 2010
Will post as I go!
1. Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 from
4 from
3 from Lisa Kleypas's Wallflower series:
Devil In Winter
Scandal In Spring
2 from JD Robb's In Death series:
1 from
2. Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit: Swimming Without A Net by MaryJanice Davidson
romance:
mystery:
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi:
young adult: Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz
3. Spree Series Killer(1+ book):
new author:
4. Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
one more try:
5. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
just read it already:
6. The Book Strangler (1+ books):
whole series: Kresley Cole's Immortal After Dark series:
4. Dark Needs At Night's Edge
5. Dark Desires After Dusk
6. Kiss Of A Demon King
7. 3rd degree (3 books):
trilogy: Joan Johnston's Sisters of the Lone Star:
2. Comanche Woman
3. Texas Woman
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
kick-ass heroine:
I love this idea! And the category titles are awesome, I especially like Dr. Hannibal Lecturer. Lol. I also love yearly challenges! Gonna go work on my list ...
One humungous challenge, Kasia. Love the category titles.
I probably shouldn't, but I will definitely sign up, although I'm planning to start at the beginning of the new year.
This is a fantastic challange - and I LOVE the names :) I'll finish up my November books before I start.. That also gives me a bit of time to thing about that to read.
Challenge duration: Nov 6, 2009 to Nov 5, 201031 books from 16 series
Progress: 9/31
Jack the Page Ripper
-> Stephanie Plum13-11 **** / - / - / - / -
-> Anita Blake17-11 **** / 17-11 **** / 18-11 ***** / 18-11 ****
-> Women of the Otherworld- / - / -
-> Demonica- / -
-> Moon07-11 ***
Una-book-bomber
-> Silver Dragons-
-> Dempsey's-
-> Arcane Society-
-> Phoenix Chronicles15-11 **
-> Percy Jackson and the Olympians10-11 ****
Spree Series Killer
-> Parasol Protectorate-
Author-ican Psycho
-> Riley Jenson Guardian-
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer
-> Vampire Academy-
The Book Strangler
-> Night Huntress- / - / - / -
3rd Degree
-> Millennium- / - / -
Bloody Mary
-> Jane Yellowrock13-11 ****
I love this!! This is sooooo awesome. I will participate. I just need to get mine together. Wow! What a challenge!
challenge duration Nov 6, 2009 to Nov 5, 2010
Jack the Page Ripper
...Dante Valentine series
...Cassandra Palmer series
...Warriors of Poseidon
...Rachel Morgan series
...Sirantha Jax series
Una-book-bomber
...chick-lit...Bobbie Faye series
...romance...Epic of Palins series
...sci-fi...Sirantha Jax series
...young adult...Strange Angels series
Spree Series Killer
...Mercy Hollings series
Author-ican Psycho
...Dog Days series
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer
...Black Dagger Brotherhood
The Book Strangler
...Nightwalkers series
3rd Degree
...Hank Thompson trilogy
bonus...Bloody Mary
...Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series
1/38 completed
*I know I only needed one book for the "Dr. Hannibal Lecturer category, but I'm thinking I won't be able to stop after just one BDB book so I figured I'd add them all to the list*
It's perfectly ok (that's what I'll end up doing too, I know it). Just make sure you know when your start and end dates are.
Great idea! Love it! Of-Course this is totally subject to change...Time frame 11/05/2009-11/05/2010
Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Una-book-bomber (5 books):
...chick lit
...romance
...mystery
...pnr/uf
...yaSpree Series Killer:
Rachel Vincent
Author-ican Psycho:
Patricia Briggs
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer:
The Book Strangler:
3rd Degree
BONUS
Kasia wrote: ""Of-Course this is totally subject to change..."Of course :D
Hi, Cherra!
"
Hi! Great Challenge and I love the titles to each section...clever!
0 0f 33 completed 11.05.09 to 11.05.101) Jack the Ripper: (15)
Christine Feehan - 5
Dark Prince
Dark Desire
Dark Gold
Dark Magic
Dark Challenge
J D Robb - 4
Strangers in Death
Salvation in Death
Promises in Death
Kindred in Death
Joanne Fluke - 3
Peach Cobbler Murder
Cherry Cheesecake Murder
Candy Cane Murder
Laura Childs - 2
Shades of Earl Grey
The English Breakfast Murder
Charlaine Harris - 1
Definitely Dead
2. Una-book Bomber (5)
The Last Summer
The Lost Duke of Wyndham
R is for Ricochet
At Grave's End
Vampire Academy
3.Spree Series Killer (1+)
Once Bitten, Twice Shy
4.Author-ican Psycho (1)
Much Ado About You
5.Dr Hannibal Lecturer (1)
Twisted
6.The Book Strangler (6)
Body Movers
2 Bodies For The Price Of 1
3 Men And A Body
4 Bodies And A Funeral
5 Bodies To Die For
6 Killer Bodies
7.3rd Degree (3)
Morrigan's Cross
Dance of the Gods
Valley of Silence
Bonus: Bloody Mary (1)
The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2)
5/11/09-5/11/10
1. Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 from
4 from
3 from
2 from
1 from
2. Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit:
romance:
mystery:
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi:
young adult:
3. Spree Series Killer(1+ book):
new author:
4. Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
one more try:
5. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
just read it already:
6. The Book Strangler (1+ books):
whole series:
7. 3rd degree (3 books):
trilogy:
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
kick-ass heroine:
I was going to wait til I finished a few others before signing up but then I thought... why not? I read a book yesterday that fit the challenge so I'm officially started! Will fill in as I go. I wanted to work on finishing off a few series anyway and I'm starting a few new ones soon... Perfect timing!
Good luck everyone :)
Duration: 8/11/2009 - 8/11/2010
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books :
*
- Weather Warden
4 books:
- The Morganville Vampires
3 books:
- Maximum Rides
2 books:
- Night Huntress
- Glass*
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
- Aunt Dimity*
romance:
- Bride Quartet
chick-lit:
- Sofie Metropolis
young adult:
- Madison Avery
- Spook Squad*
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
- Conner Grey
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
- Garnet Lacey
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
- Fallen Angels
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
- Gifted
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
- Damask Circle
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
- Jill Kismet
I have a partial list. Will post as I go.
Serial Reader Challenge
Start Date: 11/06/09
1. Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 From: Bitter Creek Series - Joan Johnston
The Cowboy
The Texan
The Loner
The Price
The Rivals
4 From: Black Daggar Brotherhood - J.R. Ward:
Lover Unbound
Lover Enshrined
3 From: Gemini Men Series - Jami Alden
Caught
Kept
Unleashed
2 From: Elite Ops Series - Lora Leigh
Heat Seeker
1 From: I-Team Series - Pamela Clare
Unlawful Contact
______________________________________________________
2. Una-Book-Bomber (5 books):
Chick-Lit: TBD
Romance: TBD
Mystery: Kinsey Millhone Series - Sue Grafton
A is for Alibi
Pnr/Urban-Fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Night Huntress Series - Jeaniene Frost
Halfway to the Grave
Young Adult: Luxe Series - Anna Godbersen
Rumors
______________________________________________________
3. Spree Series Killer:
Bad Boys Of Football - Bella Andre
Game for Anything
Game for Seduction
______________________________________________________
4. Author-ican Psycho (1 Book)
TBD
______________________________________________________
5. Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 Book)
Highlander Series - Karen Marie Moning
Beyond the Highland Mist
To Tame a Highland Warrior
______________________________________________________
6. The Book Strangler (1+ Books)
TBD
______________________________________________________
7. 3rd Degree (3 Books):
Lucky Trilogy - Carly Phillips
Lucky Charm
Lucky Streak
Lucky Break
______________________________________________________
Bonus: Bloody Mary (1 Book):
TBD
Duration: 11/06/09 - 11/06/10
Melissa wrote: "challenge duration Nov 6, 2009 to Nov 5, 2009..."Umm, Melissa, you may want to change the finish date of your challenge?!
Anyone with matching titles interested in Buddy Reads, please let me know. Thanks! Buddy Reads thread
Holy Moly! Here's my list!Serial Reader Challenge
Start Date: 11/07/09
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 from Dark One by Katie MacAlister
4 from Nightwalkers by Jacquelyn Frank
3 from Mageverse by Angela Knight
2 from Nocturne City by Caitlin Kittredge
1 from Blood Lily Chronicles by Julie Kenner
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit: from Imperia Series by Gena Showalter
romance: from Marked Souls Series by Jessa Slade
mystery: from Code-Breaking Series by Julie Kenner
urban-fantasy: from Walker Papers Series by C.E. Murphy
young adult: from Morganville Vampires by Rachel Caine
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Marked by S.J. Day
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
from Vampire Series by Amanda Ashley
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
from: Parasol Protectorate Series by Gail Carriger
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Dark Forgotten Series by Sharon Ashwood
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Chronicles of the Warlands by Elizabeth Vaughan
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Riley Jenson Guardian Series by Keri Arthur
Duration: 11/07/09 - 11/07/10
Ok well here goes my Tentative list starting 08 Nov 20 09 - 08 Nov 2010
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 from stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich
- 20 Nov 2009
4 from sue Grafton's Kinsey Milhorne Alphabet series
3 from the BDB series by J R Ward
2 from the Study Series by Maria V Snyder
1 from the Dark Ones series by Katie MacAlister
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Chick-lit -
Romance -
Mystery -
PNR -
YA - TBD
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
TBD
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
This is an awesome challenge Kasia and I'm very tempted to steal it and modify for my M/M Romance Group. You're a very clever girl :)
BJ Rose wrote: "Melissa wrote: "challenge duration Nov 6, 2009 to Nov 5, 2009..."
Umm, Melissa, you may want to change the finish date of your challenge?!
"
Oh! Good catch. I mean, I'm a fast reader, but not that fast!
Comes to 33 books, if I've counted right! Completed 5/33 as of 11.23.09Challenge Dates: 11.07.09-11.06.10
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books)
5 books: Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters
Lion in the Valley - currently listening
The Deeds of the Disturber
The Last Camel Died at Noon
The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog
4 books: Highlander series by Janet Chapman
Only With a Highlander
Secrets of the Highlander
3 books: Keys to the Kingdom series by Garth Nix
Sir Thursday
Lady Friday
Superior Saturday
2 books: The School for Heiresses series by Sabrina Jeffries
Don't Bargain with the Devil
Wed Him Before You Bed Him
1 book: The Darkyn/Kindred by Lynn Viehl
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book:
chick-lit:
romance: Tempt Me at Twilight - Hathaways #3 by Lisa Kleypas
OR To Romance a Charming Rogue
mystery:
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi: Blaze of Memory - Psy-Changeling #7 by Nalini Singh
young adult: Queste - Septimus Heap #4 by Angie Sage
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.
Tessa Dare: Goddess of the Hunt
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
Janet Evanovich - book still to be chosen
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later. Just read it already. Go on!
Kylie Brant OR Charlaine Harris
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read whole series from beginning to end:
The Highland Lords by Karen Ranney OR The Bodyguards series by Cindy Gerard
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy that really ends with 3 books:
McLairen's Isle by Connie Brockway
McClairen's Isle The Passionate One
McClairen's Isle The Reckless One
McClairen's Isle The Ravishing One
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist: In Death series/Eve Dallas
Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
I love series challenges. I'm so in. Will fill in as I go. Challenge dates: 11/7/09-11/7/10
Jack the Page Ripper (15 books)
5 books from:
4 books from:
3 books from:
2 books from:
1 book from:
Una-book-bomber (5 books)
chick-lit:
romance:
mystery:
pnr/uf/f/sci-fi:
young adult:
Spree Series Killer (1+ book)
Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book)
The Book Strangler (1+ books)
3rd Degree (3 books)
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book)
0 DOWN, 35 TO GO!1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
- Chick-Lit
- Romance
- Mystery
- Urban Fantasy
- Young Adult3) Spree Series Killer (New Author):
4) Author-ican Psycho (Author I gave up on):
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer:
6) The Book Strangler (Whole series from beginning to last published):
7) 3rd Degree (Trilogy):
BONUS: Bloody Mary (Kick-ass Female):
Duration: 11/7/2009 - 11/7/2010
HOLY CRAP what a challenge! I'm so in. I have over 1000 books at home and am currently reading many series so it be a cinch to complete. LOL (Yeah right.)
Challenge Dates: 11/7/2009 - 11/7/2010
Total Books to Read:34 books
Total Series to Read From: 16 different series
Progress: 1/34 done
1. Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
2. Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit:
by Diane Johnson (William Abraham series)
romance:
by Judi Fennel (Tritone Trilogy)
mystery:
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi:
by Pamela Palmer (Feral Warriors series)
young adult:
by Cassandra Clare (Mortal Instruments series)
3. Spree Series Killer(1+ book) new author:
by Jeanne Stein (Anna Strong)
4. Author-ican Psycho (1 book) one more try:
by Vicki Thompson (Nerds)
5. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book) just read it already:
by Mary Stewart (Arthurian Saga)
6. The Book Strangler (1+ books) whole series:
by Juliet Marillier (Sevenwaters series)
7. 3rd degree (3 books) trilogy:
by Robin Hobb (Liveship Traders)
OR
by Deborah Chester (The Sword, The Ring, The Chalice series)
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book) kick-ass heroine:
by Laurel K. Hamilton (Anita Blake)
Okay, I'm in. *holds breath and takes the plunge*
Here goes my list:
Duration: November 8, 2009 - November 8, 2010
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from In Death series by JD Robb
4 from Troubleshooters Series by Suzanne Brockmann
3 from Tairen Soul Series by C.L. Wilson
2 from Demonica Series by Larissa Ione
1 from Psy/Changeling Series by Nalini Singh
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit: Katie Chandler series by Shanna Swendson
romance: SBC Fighters series by Lori Foster
mystery: Tall, Dark and Dangerous Series by Suzanne Brockmann
pnr/urban-fantasy: Lords of the Underworld Series by Gena Showalter
young adult: Artemis Fowl series by Eion Colfer
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Wing Slayer Hunters series by Jennifer Lyon
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Fallen Angels series by JR Ward
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Ice series by Anne Stuart
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Gallaghers of Ardmore/Irish trilogy by Nora Roberts
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Fever series by Karen Marie Moning
I'm in!! :)Challenge Dates: Nov 8, 2009 to Nov 8, 2010
Total Books to Read: 40 Yikes!
Total Series to Read From: 17
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
~Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead ~Dante Valentine Series by Lilith St Crow ~
~ Morganville Vampire Series by Rachel Caine ~~Psy/Changling Series by Nalini Singh~
~Dark Hunters Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon~2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
~Wallflowers Series by Lisa Kleypas ~
~Highlander Series by Karen Marie Moning ~
~Merrily Watkins Series by Phil Rickman ~
~ The League Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon ~
~Cirgque Du Freak Series by Darren Shan~3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
~Vampire Queen Series by Joey W Hill~4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
~Elite Ops Series by Lora Leigh~5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
~Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare~6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
~Prime Series by Susan Sizemore~7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
~Flynn Brothers Trilogy by Heather Graham~BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
~Dante Series by Adrian Phoenix~
Mod_Lori wrote: "This is an awesome challenge Kasia and I'm very tempted to steal it and modify for my M/M Romance Group. You're a very clever girl :)"Aw. Thanks, but you're making me blush.
1/35 Read
Start day 11/5/09 End day 11/5/10
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
4 from 2nd
3 from 3rd
2 from 4th
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
chick-lit
romance
mystery
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
young adult
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrion. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
Jane wrote: "We only have to read one book for the Dr Hannibal Lecturer category don't we?"Yes, you only have to read one. Give the series a chance. If you don't like it and want to call it quits after the 1st book - that's fine. If you want to keep on reading - that's fine too, put it in the challenge. But the requirement is 1st book only.
I'm definitely in! I'm actually shaking in my boots as I'm compiling this list, but at least my TBR pile will be a little smaller. ;)Challenge Duration: November 8, 2009 - November 7, 2010
Total Books: 30
Total Series: 16
Progress: 1/30
Jack The Page Ripper
(Love in 60 Seconds series)
(Paladins of Darkness series)
(0-60 series) (Psy-Changeling series)
(Drake Sisters series)Una-book-bomber
(Celebrity Magazine series)
(Devil series)
(Delta Force series)
(World of the Lupi series)
(Soul Screamers series)Spree Series Killer
(Marked Souls series)Author-ican Psycho
(Moon Chasers series)Dr. Hannibal Lecturer
(Demonica series)The Book Strangler
(Firefighters of Station Five series)3rd Degree
(Holy Terrors / Callahan Brothers trilogy)BONUS: Bloody Mary
(novella: THE GIRL WHO WAS INFATUATED WITH DEATH) (Anita Blake series)
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