October '16 Serial Reader Challenge

[Barbara]

Joni wrote: "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 ..."

Awesome! I have heard really good things about Kate Carlisle's books! Thank you for choosing them!

[Anne]

Karen wrote: "Hi Anne,

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

Karen M (Karbear)"

Thank you, I liik forward to reading them.

[Anne]

Helen,

I pick the Leigh Koslow series for you.

[Stacie]

Hi Kelsi!

For you I pick the Cupcake Bakery series by Jenn McKinlay. This is one of my favorites. Happy Reading!

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Stacie wrote: "Hi Kelsi!

For you I pick the Cupcake Bakery series by Jenn McKinlay. This is one of my favorites. Happy Reading!"

Thanks Stacie! I have been wanting to get back to that one lately :)

[Stacie]

Hi Anna Catharina!

Thank you for picking the Darling Deli series. I really like this series & the characters. Looking forward to reading these. They always make me hungry. :)

[Beth]

I have just happened upon your group and this challenge. I know I am technically after the deadline but is there anyway I could get on board for October.

[Beth]

Flower shop mysteries by Kate Collins-ongoing



Cookie shop mysteries by Joanne Fluke-ongoing



Coffeehouse Mysteries by Cleo Coyle-new to me



Amish Quilt Shop Mysteries by Isabella Alan-new to me



Bibliophile mysteries by Kate Carlisle

[Jeanne]

Joni,
I choose for you the Nancy Atherton, Aunt Dimity series. I have read them all and loved every one, especially the first book introducing the series. I hope you like them as much as I do.
Jeanne

[Jeanne]

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

Julie Hyzy
Eggsecutive Orders Buffalo West Wing

Parnell Hall
Pu..."

Thanks, Mia. I started this series some time ago and have been anxious to get back to it. Jeanne

[Jane Reads]

Karen wrote:
"Novel Idea
"


Hi Karbear,

It was a hard choice, but I picked the Novel Idea series for you. I haven't read them, but I hope to change that status soon. They're going on my TBR list right now.

Enjoy!
Jane

[Jane Reads]

Barbara wrote: "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 "


Thanks, Barbara! I've been meaning to get back to the Meg Langslow series for years, ever since I finished #11, Swan for the Money.

Jane

[Linda C]

Marisa wrote: "X picks for me:
With pending serials, but I'm in..."

I pick the - Wisteria Tearoom Mysteries by Patrice Greenwood for you. I have number one on my kindle.

[Marisa]

Hi, Linda, thank you very much. I was interested in continue the series (I read the first one and I liked it).

[Marisa]

Linda C wrote: "I'm in

Linda, I choose for you the Cat in the Stack Mystery series. I hope you to enjoy it as much as I do (it's one of the few series where I'm up to date).

[Helen]

Thank you Anne.
I've been looking forward to reading more of the Leigh Koslow books.

[Karen]

Hi Nell,
I'm not listed here and I haven't been selected to pick for anyone. Was I missed? I know there is another Karen on the list.

[Nell]

Karen wrote: "Hi Nell,
I'm not listed here and I haven't been selected to pick for anyone. Was I missed? I know there is another Karen on the list."

There are two Karen's in this month's challenge. You are identified as Karen St. J's for St John's. Connie picked for you in msg 47. You are assigned to pick for Kay.

[Nell]

Beth wrote: "I have just happened upon your group and this challenge. I know I am technically after the deadline but is there anyway I could get on board for October."

Welcome to the group Beth.

Unfortunately once pairs are selected I'm not able to include you in the challenge for that month. It's a hard deadline because of how this challenge works. The group runs the serial reader challenge every month and I send a notice to members when the sign-up begins on the 15th. I'm glad that you're interested and look forward to you re-posting your choices on next month's thread.

Meanwhile, please explore the group folders, introduce yourself in the "Hello, My Name is..", answer any of the cozy Q&As and check out our Featured Reads.

Nell

[Lilith]

Jennifer wrote: "I'm in!

Gayle Trent's Daphne Martin Series:


..."
Hi Jennifer,
I have not read any of your selections, but I pick for you Gayle Trent's Daphne Martin Series, because I like a mysteries which are connected with bakery or sweets.
I hop that you will enjoy this series :)

[Beth]

Nell wrote: "Beth wrote: "I have just happened upon your group and this challenge. I know I am technically after the deadline but is there anyway I could get on board for October."

Welcome to the group Beth.
..."

Thanks Nell, I knew I was probably too late but will definitely look forward to next month. And will do some more digging on the site. Thanks

[Karen]

Jane Reads wrote: "Karen wrote:
"Novel Idea
"


Hi Karbear,

It was a hard choice, but I picked the Novel Idea series for you. I have..."

Thanks, Jane. I look forward to starting this series.

[Connie N.]

Thanks for a great pick, Jennifer. It's been a long time since I've read about Agatha Raisin. It's about time I get back into them again. And my library has them available on CD.

[Joni]

Jeanne wrote: "Joni,
I choose for you the Nancy Atherton, Aunt Dimity series. I have read them all and loved every one, especially the first book introducing the series. I hope you like them as much as I do.
Je..."

Thank you, Jeanne! Nancy Atherton and I attended the same high school so I am excited to start her books! Appreciate your comments.

[Jennifer]

Lilith wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I'm in!

Gayle Trent's Daphne Martin Series:
[bookcover:Killer Wedding..."

Excellent-- i've been looking forward to finishing this series!

[Jeanne]

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

Julie Hyzy
Eggsecutive Orders Buffalo West Wing

Parnell Hall
Pu..."

Thanks, I've been meaning to get back to these as I had only read one or two and enjoyed them a lot.

[Karen]

Hi Kay,
You have some interesting choices here. I'm going to pick The Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mystery series. Happy Reading!
Karen

Kay (Brigidsmomma) wrote: "Brigidsmomma's October '16 Serial Reader Challenge:

I pick Agatha Raisin for Lilith

Karen St J Picks for me!

Scent with Love:
[bookcover:Murder in the Rose Garden: A Scent with Love Cozy Mystery..."

[Louise]

Sharon I pick for you Hamish Macbeth, I really enjoy MC Beaton's Agatha Raisin series, hopefully you will enjoy this.

[Louise]

Gary wrote: "Hi Louise:

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

Thanks Gary I'm slowly working my way through this one.

[Nicole]

Mary wrote: "Mia wrote: "I'm in again!

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


Magical Bakery ..."

I already had the Mahalia Watkins series on hold at the library, so this is perfect! Thanks ^^

[Sharon]

Thanks, Louise. I'm looking forward to meeting both a new author and a new character.

[Gary]

Louise wrote: "Gary wrote: "Hi Louise:

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

Thanks Gary I'm slowly working my way through this one."

It was either that or The Housewife Assassin series.

[Gary]

Marisa

Have you read any of the other Danger Cove books?

[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 read the first one and have the second and third on my kindle ready to read, they are fun and I'm waiting to feel better so I can enjoy laughing again. Just home from hospital had some kidney stones removed and still sore, but getting better every day.

Mary

[Anna Catharina]

I started and finished my first October book today.

It was okay but I don't know why this serie is so popular.

[Jennifer]

Anna Catharina wrote: "I started and finished my first October book today.

It was okay but I don't know why this serie is so popular."

that's EXACTLY how i felt about that book, and i haven't read any more of the series. Maybe i will sometime: there must be SOMETHING there.... but I'm in no rush!

[Gary]

Just finished the first of my serial reads this month. A Denial of Death by Gin Jones. Imagine a cozy with no cop boyfriend and no romantic triangle. Really enjoyed this one.

[Marisa]

Gary wrote: "Just finished the first of my serial reads this month. A Denial of Death by Gin Jones. Imagine a cozy with no cop boyfriend and no romantic tr..."

What a surprise!

[Gary]

Marisa wrote: "Gary wrote: "Just finished the first of my serial reads this month. A Denial of Death by Gin Jones. Imagine a cozy with no cop boyfriend and n..."

It has been a really fun series so far. I will be reading book 3 later this month and may be able to squeeze in the Christmas short story as well.

[Jennifer]

One down...

[Helen]

I've read my two challenge books for the month, Never Buried and Never Con a Corgi, by Edie Claire. I'm enjoying this series so much, I've started to read two more books in the series, one on my phone and the other on my iPad!
I read books 2 ,3 and 4 a few years ago, but hadn't been able to find any more in Australia.

[Karen]

I've read my first October book. It was Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck. I'm still not sure if I liked it or not. I found that the main character was annoying at times.

[Julesy]

I finished my first serial challenge book over the weekend, A Deadly Grind. However, I didn't like it. I listened to this on audio and I am sure the lackluster narrator had a significant influence of my dislike. I am not sure if I am going to continue on with the next book. I can get the audio on hoopla, but I'm dreading the thought of listening to the same narrator again. :-(

[Gary]

Just finished my second and final serial read book for the month. A Draw of Death by Gin Jones This was another fine entry in the Helen Binney series.

[Marisa]

I have finished my first book for the serial read book: A Sprig of Blossomed Thorn and I've liked it a lot, as the first one, but some "strange" details for me, that I'll comment in the thread (as it's a read for the month too ;-) )

[Jeanne]

I finished book 1 for October, Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters. I really enjoyed this one. On to the next one.

It was also nice to be able to use this one for the Baker's Dozen Challenge and it also counted for my Read 100 books in 2016 group. I am proud to say that Lion in the Valley was book number 85 for this year.

[Kay (Brigidsmomma)]

Karen wrote: "Hi Kay,
You have some interesting choices here. I'm going to pick The Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mystery series. Happy Reading!
Karen"

Karen,

I've finished the Sand and Sea Hawaiian series, and LOVED it! What an awesome choice! Thanks sooooo much!

[Anna Catharina]

I finished my secon October book which is also the second book of the Amelia Peabody serie:
The Curse of the Pharaohs
I found it much better than the first one, it was more funny und entertaining and kept me guessing till the end.

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

Finished my books yesterday and boy was I glad the 2nd one didn't have Minka in it! But I was really glad to read these and I look forward to more being picked in later months lol

[Marisa]

I've read my second book in this month's challenge: An Aria of Omens. Less about preach than the previous one, but a lot of grieving. Anyway, I've enjoyed it (although crying, I'm quite easy for it with books...) Glad to have continued with the series and two more to go....