October '16 Serial Reader Challenge

[Nell]

OCTOBER '16 SERIAL READER CHALLENGE


With a bright orange hue and spicy scent, marigolds herald the change of seasons. (proflowers.com)

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OCTOBER CHALLENGE:

♦Pick five series that you want to read.

♦It can be a new or an on-going series.

♦Post the name of the series and the covers of at least two books that you have not read.

♦There must be at least two unread books in the series. No re-reads allowed.

♦You may re-post a series chosen before as long as there are at least two unread books.

♦Post series now through September 20th.

♦Pairs will be posted on September 21st.

♦Select a series for your partner between September 21st and 25th.

♦New to the challenge? The thread for challenge guidelines and questions is here

Challenge participants are advised not to block personal messages on their GR accounts. If there is a problem with your post and the moderator cannot contact you to correct it, you may be ineligible to participate in this month's challenge.

Comments on this thread will be limited to members posting series until the 21st. After pairs are selected, the thread is open for discussion.

[Nell]

Participants / Pairs:


√Anna Catharina picks for Stacie
√Hilary picks for Julesy
√Jane Reads picks for Karbear
√Lilith picks for Jennifer
√Mary picks for Mia
√Jennifer picks for Connie
√Julesy picks for Mary
√Gary picks for Louise
√Connie picks for Karen St J's
√Kelsi picks for Troll
√Jeanne picks for Joni
√Karbear picks for Anne
√Kay picks for Lilith
√Sharon picks for Anna Catharina
√Anne picks for Helen
√Helen picks for Gary
√Louise picks for Sharon
√Marisa picks for Linda
√Troll picks for Hilary
√Mia picks for Jeanne
√Stacie picks for Kelsi
√Joni picks for Barbara
√Karen St J's picks for Kay
√Linda picks for Marisa
√Barbara picks for Jane Reads

[Anna Catharina]

I'm in :)

Georgette Heyer: Inspector Hemingway (new to me)
No Wind of Blame and Envious Casca

Hannah Reed: Scottish Highlands (ongoing)
Hooked on Ewe and Dressed to Kilt

Matthew Costello: Cherringham (new to me)
Murder on Thames and Mystery at the Manor

Ann Granger: Liz Martin & Ben Ross (ongoing)
A Mortal Curiosity and A Better Quality of Murder

Elizabeth Peters: Amelia Peabody (new to me)
Crocodile on the Sandbank and The Mummy Case

[Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review), Co-Moderator, Featured Series]

Hilary's Picks

Nicola Upson's Josephine Tey series


Barbara Ross's Clambake series


Susan Parry's Yorkshire Dales Mysteries


Kate Carlisle's Bookbinding series


C A Larmer's Book Club series

[Jane Reads]

I'm in, with the same list as before - minus the ones I read in September.

The Dunbarton Mysteries Series


Professor Molly Mysteries series


Detective Annie Avants Mystery series


Meg Langslow series


Death On Demand series

[Lilith]

M. C. Beaton Hamish Macbeth

M. C. Beaton Agatha Raisin

C. Hart Death on Demand

Carola Dunn Daisy D.

A. Bradley Flavia

[Mary]

My picks for October:

On Going Cozy Cat Parker:

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I have read the first two books in this series and ready to start on book 3 if chosen.

Stormy Day Mysteries by Angela Pepper;

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I have read Death of a Dapper Snowman and right now I am reading for fun Death of a Crafty Knitter. I can start on Book 3 if chosen.

Belle Knudson

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Mrs, Fix-it Mysteries These books are new to me.

Harper Lin;

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Lindsey Cole

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Mary

[Jennifer]

I'm in!

Gayle Trent's Daphne Martin Series:



Robert Crais' Elvis Cole Series:


M. C. Beaton's Hamish MacBeth


Heather Blake Potion Mysteries


Livia Washburn's fresh-baked series

[Julesy]

October 2016 serial read challenge

Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mystery (new series)


Laurel McKay series by Cindy Sample (ongoing series)


Cozy Mystery in the Mountains series by Liz Turner (ongoing series)


Vintage Kitchen (new series)
by Victoria Hamilton

Kate Turner DVM (new series)


Julesy picks for Mary
Hilary picks for Julesy

[Connie N.]

Connie's Choices:

A Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery - Diane Mott Davidson (ongoing)


Agatha Raisin - M.C. Beaton (ongoing)


Lizzy & Diesel - Janet Evanovich (ongoing)


Mrs. Murphy - Rita Mae Brown (ongoing)


Orchard Mysteries - Sheila Connolly (ongoing)

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Lily Bard:


Hannah Swenson:


Cupcake Bakery Murder:


Lucy Valentine series:


Far Wychwood

[Jeanne]

Count me in this month. My choices are:

Julie Hyzy
Eggsecutive Orders Buffalo West Wing

Parnell Hall
Puzzled to Death A Puzzle in a Pear Tree

Lee Harris
The St. Patrick's Day Murder The Christmas Night Murder

Mary Daheim
The Alpine Decoy The Alpine Escape

Elizabeth Peters
Lion in the Valley The Deeds of the Disturber

[Karen]

A Consignment Shop Mystery


A Bibliophile Mystery


Novel Idea


Tourist Trap Mystery


Book Retreat

[Kay (Brigidsmomma)]

Brigidsmomma's October '16 Serial Reader Challenge:

I pick Agatha Raisin for Lilith

Karen St J Picks Sand and Sea Hawaiian for me!

Scent with Love:


Sand and Sea Hawaiian:


Samantha Rite:


Judge Roswell Carew:


Louisiana Knights:

[Sharon]

After a month off, I'd like to try one series in progress or one of several that I've heard of through this group. Here are my selections:
Continuing (in honor of the wonderful Australians I just met on vacation): Kerry Grenwood's Phryne Fisher books: no. 4 and no. 5
Practically brand new: Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs books: no. 2 and no. 3
Brand new: Cleo Coyles' Coffee House series: no. 1 and no. 2
M.C. Beaton's Hammish Macbeth books: no. 1 and no. 2
Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton stories: no. 1 and no. 2
Looking forward to seeing the picks!

[Anne]

Josephine Tey



Phryne Fischer


Mrs. Jeffries


Murder She Wrote


Cruise Ship Christian Cozy

[Helen]

I will be in Fiji for the first week of October, so have chosen books I can read on my iPad or phone, so I don't have to carry books.
Cindy Sample, Laurel McKay

Julie Smith, Rebecca Schwarz

Jinx Schwartz Hetta Coffey

Edie Claire Leigh Koslow

Jayne Bailey Edith Elliott amateur sleuth

[Louise]

1. Housewife Assassins Handbook


2. Agatha Raisin


3. Cedar Bay


4. Dead Red


5. Hetta Coffey

[Marisa]

Linda C picks for me: Wisteria Tearoom Mysteries
With pending serials, but I'm in...

Bonnie Pinkwater Mystery by Robert Spiller



Danger Cove Cocktail Mystery



A Hooked & Cooked Cozy Mystery by Lyndsey Cole



Wisteria Tearoom Mysteries by Patrice Greenwood



Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mystery by Kathi Daley

[Troll]

Count me in!

Bibliophile Mysteries by Kate Carlisle


Magical Bakery Mysteries by Bailey Cates


A Candy Halliday Mystery by B.B. Haywood



Button Box Mysteries by Kylie Logan


Good Buy Girls by Josie Belle

[Nicole]

I'm in again!

Oxford Tearoom Mysteries by H.Y. Hanna (I've only read the prequel)


Magical Bakery Mysteries by Bailey Cates


Read 'Em and Eat Mysteries by Terry Farley Moran


Food Lovers' Village Mysteries by Leslie Budewitz


Mahalia Watkins Soul Food Mysteries

[Gary]

Here are my series choices. I have read the first book of the Helen Binney Series the ones pictured are books 2 and 3. Danger Cove are the two most recent books in the series I have read all the rest including the short story in Killer Beach Reads anthology.

Miranda Vaughn Mystery Series by Ellie Ashe


Poppy Peters Mysteries by A. Gardner


Helen Binney Mysteries by Gin Jones (Ongoing previously read book 1)


Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mystery series by Sherry Harris


Danger Cove Series

[Stacie]

I'm in for October! Here are my series:

Food Truck Mysteries by Chloe Kendrick-


A Maple Hills Cozy by Wendy Meadows-


Darling Deli series by Patti Benning-


A Donut Hole Mysteries by Susan Gillard-


Frosted Love series by Summer Prescott-

[Joni]

Here is my list in no particular order of preference...just want to begin or catch up on these series...
Thank, Joni

ELLERY ADAMS BOOKS BY THE BAY SERIES

#4 WRITTEN IN STONE
#5 POISENED PROSE


NANCY ATHERON AUNT DIMITY SERIES

#1 AUNT DIMITY’S DEATH
#2 AUNT DIMITY AND THE DUKE


LORNA BARRETT BOOKTOWN SERIES

#2 BOOKMARKED FOR DEATH
#3 BOOKPLATE SPECIAL


KATE CARLISLE BIBLIOPHILE SERIES

#2 IF BOOKS COULD KILL
#3 THE LIES THAT BIND


ALI BRANDON BLACK CAT BOOKSHOP SERIES

#1 DOUBLE BOOKED FOR DEATH
#2 A NOVEL WAY TO DIE

[Karen]

I'm in for October. Here are my picks:

[Linda C]

I'm in


Ballroom Dance Mysteries - Ella Barrick


Magical Bakery Mysteries - Bailey Cates


Home Repair is Homicide - Sarah Graves


Mobile Library Mysteries - Ian Sansom


Cat in the Stacks Mysteries - Miranda James

[Barbara]

It's my birthday month, so as a present to myself, I would like to test out one of these five new series that I've heard good things about:

Tourist Trap Mysteries by Lynn Cahoon:


Cycle Path Mysteries by Duffy Brown:


Squeaky Clean Mysteries by Christy Barritt:


Fixer Upper Mysteries by Kate Carlisle:


Lois Meade Mysteries by Ann Purser

[Nell]

Welcome to the October challenge. Pairs are posted here Please pick a series for your partner.

[Gary]

Hi Louise:

I pick the Agatha Raisin series for this month's challenge.

[Karen]

Hi Anne,

I pick the Murder She Wrote Series for you in October. Have fun reading :).

Karen M (Karbear)

[Anna Catharina]

Stacie wrote: "I'm in for October! Here are my series:

Food Truck Mysteries by Chloe Kendrick-


A Maple Hills Cozy by Wendy Meadows-
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Hi Stacie,

I choose the Darling Deli series by Patti Benning for you. Hope you have a nice read :)

[Julesy]

Hi Mary,
I pick the Stormy Day series by Angela Pepper. I have this on my TBR list as well so I'd like to hear whether you've enjoyed them when done.

[Helen]

Hi Gary,
I don't know any of the series you posted, but I'm choosing the Helen Binney series for you, as she has the same first name as me.
Enjoy.

[Gary]

Thanks Helen. I enjoyed the first one. Glad to get to books 2 and 3 as part of this challenge

[Sharon]

Hi, Anna Catharina. I'm unfamiliar with all but your last pick. But I absolutely love Elizabeth Peters' series. I hope you enjoy Amelia Peabody's adventures as much as I do.

[Anna Catharina]

Sharon wrote: "Hi, Anna Catharina. I'm unfamiliar with all but your last pick. But I absolutely love Elizabeth Peters' series. I hope you enjoy Amelia Peabody's adventures as much as I do."

Thank you Sharon, I'm so happy with your choice :) Deep in my heart I hoped you would choose it :D

[Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review), Co-Moderator, Featured Series]

Julesy wrote: "
October 2016 serial read challenge

Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mystery (new series)
Murder At Dolphin Bay (Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mystery #1) by Kathi Daley Murder at Sunrise (A Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mystery Book 2) by Kathi Daley

Laurel McKay series by Cindy Sample (ongoing series)
Dying for a Dude (Laurel McKay Mysteries, #4) by Cindy Sample Dying for a Donut (Laurel McKay Mysteries, #5) by Cindy Sample

Cozy Mystery in the Mountains series by Liz Turner (ongoing series)
Getaway to Murder (Cozy Mystery in the Mountains #3) by Liz Turner Murder at the Festival (Cozy Mystery in the Mountains #4) by Liz Turner

Vintage Kitchen (new series)
A Deadly Grind (Vintage Kitchen Mystery, #1) by Victoria Hamilton Bowled Over (Vintage Kitchen Mystery, #2) by Victoria Hamilton by Victoria Hamilton

Kate Turner DVM (new series)
Muzzled (Kate Turner, DVM #1) by Eileen Brady Unleashed (Kate Turner, DVM #2) by Eileen Brady

Julesy picks for Mary
Hilary picks for Julesy "

Hmm Julesy I don't know any of these series but I like the sound of the Vintage Kitchen Mysteries so that is my pick for you :D - I hope you enjoy them!

[Julesy]

Thanks, Hilary!

[Mary]

Julesy wrote: "Hi Mary,
I pick the Stormy Day series by Angela Pepper. I have this on my TBR list as well so I'd like to hear whether you've enjoyed them when done."

Thanks, Julesy. I was hoping to have these picked for me. I enjoyed the first one and I'm still working on the second one.

Mary

[Mary]

Mia wrote: "I'm in again!

Oxford Tearoom Mysteries by H.Y. Hanna (I've only read the prequel)


Magical Bakery Mysteries by..."

Mia, I am picking for you The Mahalia Watkins Soul Food Mysteries, I hope there are good soul food receipts for you to try.

Hope you enjoy them!

Mary

[Troll]

Hilary, I am picking the Bibliophile mysteries by Kate Carlisle for you. I have only read 3 books in the series so far, but I love them. Happy Reading!

[Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review), Co-Moderator, Featured Series]

Troll wrote: "Hilary, I am picking the Bibliophile mysteries by Kate Carlisle for you. I have only read 3 books in the series so far, but I love them. Happy Reading!"

Thank you Troll - a nice catch up for me next month then :D

[Kay (Brigidsmomma)]

Lilith wrote: "
M. C. Beaton Agatha Raisin
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Lilith, you have so many good choices, so I decided that perhaps you should work on finishing the Agatha Raisin series first!

[Nicole]

Jeanne wrote: "Count me in this month. My choices are:

Julie Hyzy
Eggsecutive Orders Buffalo West Wing

Parnell Hall
Puzzled to Death ..."

Hi Jeanne,

I choose the Elizabeth Peters books, because I just started listening to the audiobook of Crocodile on the Sandbank, and I already want to read/listen to everything in the series.

Happy reading!

[Joni]

BARBARA...first Happy October Birthday!! Hope you have a lovely month, fantastic year, and marvelous life!

I am not familiar with any of your book series, but do like Kate Carlisle's other series so I am choosing for you:

Fixer Upper Mysteries by Kate Carlisle

Enjoy!

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Hi Troll,

You have a lot of really good looking series, this was a tough choice! I pick the Bibliophile Mysteries for you. Enjoy!

[Connie N.]

Connie picks for Karen St J's (Thanks, Nell, for adding the link so I'd be sure to get the correct Karen.)

Karen, I'll choose the Donut Shop Mystery for you. I've read the first and enjoyed it.

[Jennifer]

Connie, I choose the MC Beaton for you because they are quick easy reads-- so you'll have plenty of time to read other stuff too!

[Barbara]

Jane Reads wrote: "I'm in, with the same list as before - minus the ones I read in September.

The Dunbarton Mysteries Series


Professor Molly Mysteries ..."

Hi, Jane,

All of your selections sound good, and as I have not read any of them, I will pick the Meg Langslow series for you. I have been wanting to start that one myself!

Happy reading!! --Barbara

[Troll]

Thanks, Kelsi! I love that series.