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message 1: by Jay-me (Janet) (last edited Jan 13, 2013 03:22AM) (new)

Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments I've thought of a challenge for myself this year - in addition to just counting the number of books read I will be counting how many series I can read. I realise that some series will not be completed as some books are not on kindle, but I will try to read from book 1 in order.
I have already made a start as I've read a few books from a couple of series so far. I will also count series that I am continuing from last year.

Quite a few of these have been on my kindle for a while - sometimes because I have been waiting for the first book in the series to be in the Amazon sale ;)
So I am also managing to clear my TBR list. (I will still buy any new books that are by authors that I have read and enjoyed previously & will also keep my eyes open for the daily deals and future sales for books that are on my wishlist)

 List One 
***Series that I start reading this year***


 List Two 
***Series that I have already started reading***




If anyone can spot any series that I should add to this second list then please tell me!!!!


message 2: by Jay-me (Janet) (last edited Dec 28, 2013 12:38AM) (new)

Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments These are series that I have started reading this year.



1. The School for Manners by M.C. Beaton

Refining Felicity by Marion Chesney Perfecting Fiona (The School for Manners, #2) by Marion Chesney Enlightening Delilah (The School for Manners, #3) by M.C. Beaton Finessing Clarissa (The School for Manners, #4) by Marion Chesney Animating Maria (The School for Manners, #5) by M.C. Beaton Marrying Harriet (The School for Manners, #6) by Marion Chesney Series Completed


2. Sisters of Spirit by Nancy Radke

Turnagain Love (Sisters of Spirit, #1) by Nancy Radke Closed Doors Sisters of Spirit #2 by Nancy Radke Stolen Secrets (Sisters of Spirit #3) by Nancy Radke Courage Dares (Sisters of Spirit, #4) by Nancy Radke Songs for Perri (Sisters of Spirit #5) by Nancy Radke Tennessee Touch (Sisters of Spirit #6) by Nancy Radke Spirit of a Champion (Sisters of Spirit #7) by Nancy Radke Appaloosa Blues (Sisters of Spirit, #8) by Nancy Radke all that are currently on kindle

3. Edwardian Candlelight by M.C. Beaton

Polly by M.C. Beaton Molly by Jennie Tremaine Ginny by Jennie Tremaine

4. Three Girls by Rachel Schurig
Three Girls And A Baby by Rachel Schurig

5. The Single Daddy Club by Donna Fasano
Derrick by Donna Clayton

6. Love Story by Rachel Schurig
In Search of a Love Story (Love Story, #1) by Rachel Schurig

7. Jukebox Heroes by L.B. Clark
The Hand of Fate (a Jukebox Heroes novella) by L.B. Clark Call Out (Jukebox Heroes, # 1) by L.B. Clark Everything You Are (Jukebox Heroes, #2) by L.B. Clark

8. The Mojo by Stephanie Bond
In Deep Voodoo by Stephanie Bond Voodoo or Die (The Mojo, #2) by Stephanie Bond

9. Jackrabbit junction mysteries by Ann Charles
Dance of the Winnebagos (A Jackrabbit Junction Mystery #1) by Ann Charles Jackrabbit Junction Jitters (A Jackrabbit Junction Mystery #2) by Ann Charles

10. Jillian Bradley Mysteries by Nancy Jill Thames
Murder In Half Moon Bay (A Jillian Bradley Mystery #1) by Nancy Jill Thames

11. Dotsy Lamb by Maria Hudgins
Death Of An Obnoxious Tourist (Dotsy Lamb, #1) by Maria Hudgins Death of a Lovable Geek (Dotsy Lamb, #2) by Maria Hudgins Death on the Aegean Queen (Dotsy Lamb, #3) by Maria Hudgins Death of a Second Wife (Dotsy Lamb, #4) by Maria Hudgins

12. Merrily Watkins by Phil Rickman
The Wine of Angels (Merrily Watkins, #1) by Phil Rickman Midwinter of the Spirit (Merrily Watkins, #2) by Phil Rickman A Crown of Lights (Merrily Watkins, #3) by Phil Rickman The Cure of Souls (Merrily Watkins, #4) by Phil Rickman

13. Savannah Martin Jenna Bennett
A Cutthroat Business (A Savannah Martin Mystery, #1) by Jenna Bennett Hot Property (A Savannah Martin Mystery, #2) by Jenna Bennett

14. Shadow Ops by C.J. Lyons
Chasing Shadows (Shadow Ops, #1) by C.J. Lyons Lost in Shadows (Shadow Ops, #2) by C.J. Lyons Edge of Shadows (Shadow Ops, #3) by C.J. Lyons

15. RC Investigations by V.R. Marks
The Thief by V.R. Marks The Witness by V.R. Marks The Hostage by V.R. Marks The Informant by V.R. Marks

16. Pecan Bayou by Teresa Trent
A Dash of Murder (Pecan Bayou Series, #1) by Teresa Trent Overdue for Murder (A Betsy Livingston Mystery, #2) by Teresa Trent Doggone Dead (Pecan Bayou Series #3) by Teresa Trent Buzzkill (Pecan Bayou Series #4) by Teresa Trent

17. Helen Grey by Sibel Hodge
Fourteen Days Later (Helen Grey, #1) by Sibel Hodge My Perfect Wedding (Helen Grey, #2) by Sibel Hodge

18. Jake Russo by Phil Edwards
Retirement Can Be Murder (A Jake Russo Mystery) by Phil Edwards Death By Gumbo (A Jake Russo Mystery, #2) by Phil Edwards Dead Air Can Kill You (A Jake Russo Mystery, #3) by Phil Edwards

19. STAC Mysteries by David W. Robinson
The Filey Connection by David W. Robinson The I-Spy Murders (STAC Mysteries 2) by David W. Robinson A Halloween Homicide (STAC Mysteries 3) by David W. Robinson A Murder for Christmas (STAC Mysteries 4) by David W. Robinson Murder at the Murder Mystery Weekend (STAC Mysteries 5) by David W. Robinson My Deadly Valentine (STAC Mysteries 6) by David W. Robinson The Chocolate Egg Murders by David W. Robinson The Summer Wedding Murder by David W. Robinson Costa del Murder by David W. Robinson Christmas Crackers by David W. Robinson

20. A House for the Season by M.C. Beaton
The Miser of Mayfair (A House for the Season #1) by M.C. Beaton Plain Jane (A House for the Season #2) by M.C. Beaton The Wicked Godmother (A House for the Season #3) by M.C. Beaton Rake's Progress (A House for the Season, Book 4) by M.C. Beaton The Adventuress (A House for the Season, #5) by M.C. Beaton Rainbird's Revenge (A House for the Season, Book 6) by M.C. Beaton


message 3: by Jay-me (Janet) (last edited Jan 01, 2014 12:31PM) (new)

Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments These are series that I started in previous years
(and I intend/plan on/hope to read more books in these series. I may already have the books in my TBR, but some are on my wishlist)



1. Murray of Letho by Lexie Conyngham

Already read Death in a Scarlet Gown by Lexie Conyngham

Read this year

2. Lorne Simpkins by M.A. Comley

Already read Impeding Justice by M.A. Comley Cruel Justice by M.A. Comley Final Justice by M.A. Comley

Read this year Foul Justice (A Lorne Simpkins Thriller, #4) by M.A. Comley

3. The man from U.N.D.E.A.D. by Darren Humphries

Already read The Man From U.N.D.E.A.D.'s Christmas Carol (an Agent Ward Short Story) by Darren Humphries The Man From U.N.D.E.A.D. - The Curious Case Of The Kidnapped Chemist by Darren Humphries The Man From U.N.D.E.A.D. - Zombie Apocalypse Now (The Man From U.N.D.E.A.D. #2) by Darren Humphries The Man From U.N.D.E.A.D. - Do Dragons Dream Of Burning Sheep? (Man From U.N.D.E.A.D., #3) by Darren Humphries

Read this year

4. Liv Bergen Mysteries by Sandra Brannan

Already read In the Belly of Jonah (A Liv Bergen Mystery #1) by Sandra Brannan

Read this year

5. Ben Hope by Scott Mariani

Already read The Alchemist's Secret (Ben Hope #1) by Scott Mariani The Mozart Conspiracy (Ben Hope #2) by Scott Mariani The Doomsday Prophecy (Ben Hope, #3) by Scott Mariani

Read this year

6. Agatha Raisin by M.C. Beaton

Already read Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death (Agatha Raisin, #1) by M.C. Beaton Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet (Agatha Raisin, #2) by M.C. Beaton Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener (Agatha Raisin, #3) by M.C. Beaton Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley (Agatha Raisin, #4) by M.C. Beaton

Read this year

7. Hamish Macbeth by M.C. Beaton

Already read Death of a Gossip (Hamish Macbeth, #1) by M.C. Beaton Death of a Cad (Hamish Macbeth, #2) by M.C. Beaton

Read this year Death of an Outsider (Hamish Macbeth, #3) by M.C. Beaton

8. Mary O'Reilly by Terri Reid

Already read Loose Ends A Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mystery - Book One (Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mysteries) by Terri Reid Good Tidings (Mary O'Reilly, #2) by Terri Reid

Read this year Never Forgotten (Mary O'Reilly, #3) by Terri Reid Final Call (Mary O'Reilly, #4) by Terri Reid Darkness Exposed A Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mystery - Book Five (Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mysteries) (Volume 5) by Terri Reid Natural Reaction A Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mystery - Book Six (Volume 6) by Terri Reid Secret Hollows A Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mystery - Book Seven (Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mysteries) by Terri Reid Broken Promises A Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mystery - Book Eight by Terri Reid Twisted Paths A Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mystery - Book Nine (Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mysteries) by Terri Reid Veiled Passages A Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mystery - Book Ten (Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mysteries) by Terri Reid Bumpy Roads (Mary O'Reilly, #11) by Terri Reid The Three Wise Guides - A Mary O'Reilly Series Short Story (Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mystery Series) by Terri Reid Irish Mist - Sean's Story by Terri Reid

9. Stacy Justice Mysteries by Barbra Annino

Already read Opal Fire (A Stacy Justice Mystery, #1) by Barbra Annino Bloodstone (A Stacy Justice Mystery, #2) by Barbra Annino

Read this year Tiger's Eye (A Stacy Justice Mystery, #3) by Barbra Annino

10. Southern Fraud Thriller by Jennifer Becton

Already read Absolute Liability (A Southern Fraud Thriller, #1) by Jennifer Becton

Read this year Death Benefits (Southern Fraud Thriller, #2) by Jennifer Becton


11. Serenity Holland by Talli Roland

Already read Build A Man (Serenity Holland, #1) by Talli Roland Construct A Couple (Serenity Holland, #2) by Talli Roland

Read this year

12. Genealogical Crime Mystery (Jefferson Tayte) by Steve Robinson

Already read In the Blood (A Genealogical Crime Mystery #1) by Steve Robinson To the Grave (A Genealogical Crime Mystery #2) by Steve Robinson

Read this year The Last Queen of England (A Genealogical Crime Mystery #3) by Steve Robinson

13. Jake West M.J. Webb

Already read The Keeper of the Stones (Jake West, #1) by M.J. Webb

Read this year

14. Yorkshire Dales Mystery by Susan Parry

Already read Corpse Way (Yorkshire Dales Mystery #1) by Susan Parry Death Cart (The Yorkshire Dales Mystery Series) by Susan Parry Grave Hand (Yorkshire Dales Mystery #3) by Susan Parry

Read this year

15. The Glass Apple by Robert Franks

Already read The Glass Apple by Robert Franks

Read this year

16. Alice Parker by Nicola Palmer

Already read Alice Parker's Metamorphosis (Alice Parker, #1) by Nicola Palmer Alice Parker and the Mind Magician (Alice Parker, #2) by Nicola Palmer

Read this year Alice Parker and the Secret of Arcanum Cove (Alice Parker, #3) by Nicola Palmer

17. Home Crafting Mysteries by Cricket McRae

Already read Lye in Wait (Home Crafting Mystery Series #1) by Cricket McRae

Read this year Heaven Preserve Us (Home Crafting Mystery, #2) by Cricket McRae

these books are very expensive but I have managed to pick up a couple of them free.

18. Georgia Davis Mysteries by Libby Fischer Hellmann

Already read Easy Innocence by Libby Fischer Hellmann

Read this year

19. Amber Fox Mysteries by Sibel Hodge

Already read The Fashion Police (Amber Fox, #1) by Sibel Hodge

Read this year

20. Prosper Snow by Shaun Jeffrey

Already read The Kult by Shaun Jeffrey

Read this year Killers by Shaun Jeffrey

21. The Time Hunters by Carl Ashmore

Already read The Time Hunters by Carl Ashmore

Read this year The Time Hunters and the Box of Eternity by Carl Ashmore

22. Daisy Dalrymple by Carola Dunn

Already read ~~~out of order ~~ Die Laughing (Daisy Dalrymple mystery, # 12) by Carola Dunn

Read this year Death at Wentwater Court (Daisy Dalrymple, #1) by Carola Dunn The Winter Garden Mystery (Daisy Dalrymple, #2) by Carola Dunn Requiem for a Mezzo (Daisy Dalrymple, #3) by Carola Dunn Murder on the Flying Scotsman (Daisy Dalrymple, #4) by Carola Dunn Damsel in Distress (Daisy Dalrymple, #5) by Carola Dunn Dead in the Water (Daisy Dalrymple, #6) by Carola Dunn
For now I'm leaving this series as I don't have the next few in order on my kindle yet.

23. The Dead Trilogy by Andrew Barrett

Already read A Long Time Dead by Andrew Barrett Stealing Elgar by Andrew Barrett

Read this year No More Tears by Andrew Barrett

24. Barbara Marr murder mysteries by Karen Cantwell

Already read Take the Monkeys and Run (Barbara Marr Murder Mystery, #1) by Karen Cantwell Citizen Insane (Barbara Barr Murder Mystery #2) by Karen Cantwell Silenced by the Yams (Barbara Marr Murder Mystery #3) by Karen Cantwell Saturday Night Cleaver (A Barbara Marr Murder Mystery #4) by Karen Cantwell

Read this year The Chronicles of Marr-nia (Short Stories Starring Barbara Marr) by Karen Cantwell

25. Jack Sallt by Milly Reynolds
Already read ..rolling the jack.. by Milly Reynolds The Second Death of Dr Finck (Jack Sallt 2) by Milly Reynolds
Read this year Twisted Gemini (Jack Sallt) by Milly Reynolds

26. Lexy Baker Bakery Mystery by Leighann Dobbs
Already read Killer Cupcakes (A Lexy Baker Bakery Mystery, #1) by Leighann Dobbs Dying For Danish (A Lexy Baker Bakery Mystery, #2) by Leighann Dobbs
Read this year Murder, Money & Marzipan (A Lexy Baker Bakery Mystery #3) by Leighann Dobbs 3 Bodies and a Biscotti (A Lexy Baker Bakery Mystery #4) by Leighann Dobbs


message 4: by [deleted user] (new)

That's a good idea - I have a few series on my kindle too, and some that I would like to collect.

:0)


message 5: by Elle (new)

Elle (louiselesley) | 6579 comments Brilliant idea :D


Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments Some of the books I need to read to continue the series are already on my kindle TBR list - so this is also a good way of getting that long list to a more manageable size.


message 7: by Elle (new)

Elle (louiselesley) | 6579 comments All my challenge books are on my TBR too :)


message 9: by Lorraine (new)

Lorraine Versini (lorraineversini) | 8438 comments That's a fab challenge Janet ! Got to read the rest of the Ben Hope ones too !


message 10: by Jay-me (Janet) (last edited Jan 09, 2013 01:40PM) (new)

Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments Louise-Lesley (Elle) wrote: "abusing your good reads challange counter to do the amazon links plus tags"

Thanks Elle,

Adding one that you missed ;)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spirit-Champi...

and another couple that I have only just finished

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Polly-Edwardi...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Foul-Justice-...


& also mention that I haven't included The Science of Discworld III Darwin's Watch by Terry Pratchett in this challenge for two reasons

1. I have read all 30 odd of the "normal" discworld books & will read any further ones that are published, but don't intend including them in this challenge - this is going to be series that I have started reading since I got my kindle two and a bit years ago.

2. I haven't actually read the first Discworld Science book - The Science of Discworld

3.. I started reading The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch sometime last year but got a bit bogged down with all the real science.


Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments Latest addition - another book that has been on my kindle for a while. It was free when I got it.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Three-Girls-B...


message 12: by Elle (new)

Elle (louiselesley) | 6579 comments Going well! I can't wait until my exams are over. I'm just really in the mood to read!


message 13: by Jud (new)

Jud (judibud) | 16799 comments You're only in the mood cause it's exam time and your in the mood for anything other than revising. My room was never so clean and tidy as it was during exams.


message 14: by Elle (new)

Elle (louiselesley) | 6579 comments my parents are eating good these days.


message 15: by Jud (new)

Jud (judibud) | 16799 comments Ahahahahaha!

That has me in fits


message 16: by Elle (new)

Elle (louiselesley) | 6579 comments i actually think its probably due to the new year, having a new kindle waiting for me, having a pile of new books i want to read and FREAKING HARRY POTTER CALLING MY NAME


message 17: by Jud (new)

Jud (judibud) | 16799 comments Could be, could be...


message 20: by Elle (new)

Elle (louiselesley) | 6579 comments that one has a pretty cute cover


Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments Louise-Lesley (Elle) wrote: "that one has a pretty cute cover"

the jars of jam and pickles??


message 22: by Elle (new)

Elle (louiselesley) | 6579 comments ye, i don't even know why but i really like it! it's really effective or something as a book cover!


message 24: by Elle (new)

Elle (louiselesley) | 6579 comments Ahhh

i have killers ready to read. i absolutely adore kult so no idea why i haven't read this yet. my dad loved this book too


message 26: by [deleted user] (new)

Well done, Janet!

I haven't read much for my challenge lately, plan to get back to it when I've finished reading the Jungle book!

:0)


message 27: by Guy (new)

Guy Portman (guyportman) Am ambitious challenge Janet, but one that you'll undoubtedly enjoy.


message 28: by Jay-me (Janet) (last edited Jan 24, 2013 12:14AM) (new)

Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments Latest ones - both "new series" that I have started to read.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Single-Da...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Search-Love-S...


message 29: by Jay-me (Janet) (last edited Mar 13, 2013 12:39AM) (new)

Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments adding a few more here, late additions to series challenge ;)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hand-Fate-Juk...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Call-Out-Juke...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Voodoo-Louisi...


These are the first two books in the Daisy Dalrymple series, I had read one of the later books in 2011, but didn't get the first books in the series until late last year.

I actually bought the omnibus which is the first four books http://www.amazon.co.uk/Daisy-Dalrymp...

The two books individually are http://www.amazon.co.uk/Death-Wentwat...

and http://www.amazon.co.uk/Winter-Garden...


message 30: by [deleted user] (new)

I like the Daisy Dalrymple books! keep hoping that they will put more of them on sale again - I've read the first five books now.


message 31: by Jay-me (Janet) (last edited Mar 13, 2013 12:37AM) (new)

Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments The third and fourth books in the Daisy Dalrymple series - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...
and
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Scotsm...
which I read as part of the omnibus http://www.amazon.co.uk/Daisy-Dalrymp...


message 32: by Elle (new)

Elle (louiselesley) | 6579 comments I have the Omnibus! I did buy it for my Mother but I'll probably read it too


Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments Books 5 and 6 in the Daisy Dalrymple series, I'm waiting for the next few to be in an Amazon sale so I can continue with this series.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Damsel-Distre...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Water-Daisy-D...

Followed by Book 3 in the Hamish Macbeth series
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Death-Outside...

(actually read as part of the omnibus - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hamish-Macbet... )


Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments updated the lists today - I will add the books with the store tag later.


message 37: by [deleted user] (new)

You're doing well!

:0)


Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments Another one that is also on my other challenge
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...


Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments I'm continuing to read the Merrily Watkins books - although I have sneaked a few "lighter" ones in too.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Midwinter-Spi...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crown-Lights-...


Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments I've been reading a mixture of new books and ones that have been on my kindle for a while.
This is one that belongs on this challenge
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Voodoo-Louisi...


Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments Read this one yesterday after my day out searching for eagles and kingfishers (didn't see either but did see lots of red kites)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Never-Forgott...


message 42: by Elle (new)

Elle (louiselesley) | 6579 comments Go you!


message 46: by Elle (new)

Elle (louiselesley) | 6579 comments fantastic ;)


message 48: by Elle (new)

Elle (louiselesley) | 6579 comments ive made an effort to finish some series this year! but ive only managed to start more LOL


Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments Elle wrote: "ive made an effort to finish some series this year! but ive only managed to start more LOL"

Snap.

Some series are on hold because the next books are way too expensive

Plus I've found so many more series to start reading.

I will try to get this up to date and add the latest books with store tags as soon as I can.


Jay-me (Janet)  | 3784 comments Bringing this up to date for the end of the year.

Some series are now complete.
Some are still waiting for the next books to come down in price as they are out of my price range
Some are waiting for the next books to be written
Some are just waiting for me to get around to reading them.
I will carry forward to next year only those partly completed series that I really intend to read.


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