Cereal Numbers; Series Challenge 2017

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

This is for those of us who love reading series novels. A bit tricky since that can mean anywhere from 3 to 30 novels! So you just need to choose a series and set a goal. Graphic novel series are welcome.

The Plan...
Level 1: Grab A Spoon: 3-4 books/volumes of the same series
Level 2: Pour The Milk: 5-10 books/volumes of the same series
Level 3: Crunch! Crunch! Crunch!: more than 10 books/volumes in a single series read this year

-You can do this for more than one series, but you need to post them separately.
-You don't have to read the entire series. For example, You may choose to read the first 3-4 books of one series, then start a new challenge with a different series. Depending on your reading habits.
-Also, you don't have to start with the first book in the series, as long as you have at least 3 books still to read. For example, I've already read 11 books of O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series, but there are more than 20 in the series, so I could start with Book 12 and go from there.

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

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[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

I am going to revisit the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Level 1-Grab a spoon
1. Little House in the Big Woods
2.Little House on the Prairie
3. On the Banks of Plum Creek
4. By the Shores of Silver Lake


To be continued next year.

[Jackie]

The 2017 Reading Challenge Group

Year-Long Challenges 2017 > Cereal Numbers; Series Challenge 2017

January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017

Completed 6/8

Level 1: Grab a Spoon (3-4) same series

√ 1) Lighthouse by Eugenia Price READ 1/4/2017 4 stars
2)
3)



√ Level 2: Pour the Milk (5-10) same series

√ 1) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling READ 1/27/2017 5 stars
√ 2) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling READ 3/29/2017 5 stars
√ 3) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling READ 5/3/2017 5 stars
√ 4) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling READ 6/27/2017 5 stars
√ 5) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling READ 11/21/2017 5 stars

[Camille]

Rosemarie wrote: "I am going to revisit the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder."

I'm in! Would you be interested in a Buddy Read if you want a thread to discuss the books?

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

That would fun, Camille. I am going to start with the first one in the series and take it from there. I read the Rose series not that long ago, so it will be interesting to see Laura as a little girl again.

[Martha]

I have one series I want to finish and a few I'd like to start. I'll start with Level 2 : Pour the Milk to start Louise Erdrich's Birchbark House Series:

1. The Birchbark House
2. The Game of Silence
3. The Porcupine Year
4. Chickadee
5. Makoons

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Rosemarie wrote: "I am going to revisit the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder."

That's a great idea! Me, too!

Little House series
1) Little House in the Big Woods**
2) Little House on the Prairie
3)

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

I'm in! Rereading Animorphs this year!

[Camille]

Rosemarie wrote: "That would fun, Camille. I am going to start with the first one in the series and take it from there. I read the Rose series not that long ago, so it will be interesting to see Laura as a little gi..."

I am reading the Charlotte Years at the moment, I'm doing them in order, so I'll do Rose last. The Martha Years were fun as I live in Scotland.

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Oh, wow. I just learned that there were series about pretty much all Laura's female relatives. Good to know they're as interesting as the originals.

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

I read the Rose series by Roger Lea MacBride. Rose was Laura's daughter and the books are written by someone who knew her well.

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

A few of us have started a Buddy Read on The Little House Collection and others in the Little House series. If anyone else is interested, this can be found in the Buddy Reads folder.

[amber_reads_romance]

I'm going to try for level 3. I want to start the Argeneau series by Lynsay Sands.

[Betsy]

Going to continue a few series from last year and try to get them to level 1:

-Coffeehouse Mysteries by Cleo Coyle
Level 1: Grab a Spoon (3-4 books/volumes of the same series)

1. Holiday Grind #8

-Meg Langslows by Donna Andrews
Level 1: Grab a Spoon: 3-4 books/volumes of the same series

1. Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos #3
2. Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon #4

-Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
Level 1: Grab a Spoon (3-4 books/volumes of the same series)

1. A Dangerous Place #11
2. Journey to Munich #12
3. In This Grave Hour #13

-Fool's Gold by Susan Mallery
Level 2: Pour The Milk: 5-10 books/volumes of the same series

1. Hold Me #16
2. Kiss Me #17
3. Thrill Me #18
4. Marry Me at Christmas #19

-The Walk Series by Richard Paul Evans
Level 2 : Pour the Milk (5-10 volumes of same series)

1. The Walk
2. Miles to Go
3. The Road to Grace
4. A Step of Faith
5. Walking on Water

[Marianne]

I'm in. I desperately need to get some of the series' off my TBR pile. I'm going to start with Temperance Brennan Series by Kathy Reichs.

Level 1: Grab A Spoon: 3-4 books/volumes of the same series
1.
2 .
3.

[Allison, Quest Hound]

I plan to do a few level ones.

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✔ Snow Like Ashes - Sara Raasch - Level 1: Grab A Spoon: 3-4 books *Completed*


(view spoiler)[
✔ 1. Snow Like Ashes
✔ 2. Ice Like Fire
✔ 3. Frost Like Night
(hide spoiler)]
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✔ Crown of Stars - Kate Elliott - Level 1: Grab A Spoon: 3-4 books *Completed*


(view spoiler)[
✔ 5. The Gathering Storm
✔ 6. In the Ruins
✔ 7. Crown of Stars
(hide spoiler)]
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Gaslight Mystery Series - Victoria Thompson - Level 1: Grab A Spoon: 3-4 books


(view spoiler)[
✔ 10. Murder on Bank Street
✔ 11. Murder on Waverly Place
12. Murder on Lexington Avenue
(hide spoiler)]
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✔ Regency London - Michelle Diener - Level 1: Grab A Spoon: 3-4 books *Completed*


(view spoiler)[
✔ 1. The Emperor's Conspiracy
✔ 2. Banquet of Lies
✔ 3. A Dangerous Madness
(hide spoiler)]
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✔ Seven Realms - Cinda Williams Chima - Level 1: Grab A Spoon: 3-4 books *Completed*



(view spoiler)[
✔ 1. The Demon King
✔ 2. The Exiled Queen
✔ 3. The Gray Wolf Throne
✔ 4. The Crimson Crown
(hide spoiler)]
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✔ Soulfinders - Maria V. Snyder - Level 1: Grab A Spoon: 3-4 books *Completed*


(view spoiler)[
✔ 1. Shadow Study
✔ 2. Night Study
✔ 3. Dawn Study
(hide spoiler)]

[amber_reads_romance]

Amber wrote: "I'm going to try for level 3. I want to start the Argeneau series by Lynsay Sands."

I also want to give The Bounty Hunters by Lorie O'Clare a try. If I read all of them, it would be a level 2.

[Veronique]

Series Challenge

Two series in mind at this moment. Cherry's excellent Foreigner series (18th coming out in 2017), and Corey's The Expanse (6 books so far)

Foreigner (14 volumes - series has 18 books but starting at volume 5 since read the first four the last few months)
(read 11/01 - review - 4*) (read 09/02 - review - 5*)
(read 17/03 - review - 4*) (read 21/04 - review - 4.5*)
(read 26/05 - review - 4.5*) (read 18/06 - review - 4.5*)
(read 18/06 - review - 4*) (read 15/08 - review - 4*)


The Expanse (6 volumes)
(read 07/01 - review - 4.75*)
(read 25/02 - review - 5*)
(07/03 - review - 4.5*)
(19/05 - review - 4.5*)
(01/08 - review - 5*)
(30/08 - review - 4.5*)

[Sam F]

Will try this again to see if I can finish off this series:

Level 1: Grab A Spoon: 3-4 books/volumes of the same series - Kathy Reichs
1. Break No Bones
2. Bones to Ashes
3. Devil Bones
4. 206 Bones

Level 2: Pour The Milk: 5-10 books/volumes of the same series

5. Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs
6. Flash and Bones
7. Bones Are Forever
8. Bones in Her Pocket
9. Bones of the Lost
10. Bones Never Lie

Level 3: Crunch! Crunch! Crunch!: more than 10 books/volumes in a single series read this year

[Nancy]

Two series...one I am already reading, Jennifer Estep's Gin Blanco series, and one I have yet to start, Janet Evanovich's number series (One for the Money)

Grab a spoon (level 1) J. Estep
1. Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep 4/16/2017
2. Spider’s Revenge by Jennifer Estep 5/2/2017
3. By a Thread by Jennifer Estep 5/7/2017
4. Widow’s Web by Jennifer Estep 5/9/2017
Completed Level 1

Pour the Milk (level 2) J. Estep
5. Deadly Sting by Jennifer Estep 5/29/2017
6. Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep 6/19/2017
7. The Spider by Jennifer Estep 6/24/2017
8. Poison Promise by Jennifer Estep 7/8/2017
9. Black Widow by Jennifer Estep 7/13/2017
Completed level 2

Crunch! Crunch! Crunch! (level 3)
10. Spider's Trap by Jennifer Estep 7/23/2017
11. Bitter Bite by Jennifer Estep 7/24/2017
12. Unwanted by Jennifer Estep 7/25/2017*
13. Unraveled by Jennifer Estep 7/27/2017
14. Nice Guys Bite by Jennifer Estep 8/9/2017*
15. Snared by Jennifer Estep 11/22/2017


Grab a spoon (level 1) J. Evanovich
1. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 6/1/2017
2.
3.
4.


* this is an e-novella, but including it here as it fits within the series order (technically not a book of more than 150 pages)

[Karen]

I'm in with at least two series: Riyria Revelations and Harry Potter, both of which I expect to finish.

SERIES 1 Riyria Revelations
Level 1: Grab A Spoon: 3-4 books/volumes of the same series
1. The Crown Tower
2.Avempartha
3.
4.
Level 2: Pour The Milk: 5-10 books/volumes of the same series
5.
6.

SERIES 2: Harry Potter COMPLETE
1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Level 2: Pour The Milk: 5-10 books/volumes of the same series
5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Ooo! I just finished Riyria Revelations. So much fun to read!

[Veronique]

Nice! :O) Should really try those.

I'm going steady reading two volumes per month it seems. Loving both series for very different reasons, the first for its socio-politics (alien and human + linguistics > sounds boring but it is anything but) and the other for the rollicking fun :O)

[Karen]

I'm on the last volume of Harry Potter. My first ever read through of this series, although SFF is my favorite genre. Go figure!

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

Better than never. Great job.

[Veronique]

Karen wrote: "I'm on the last volume of Harry Potter. My first ever read through of this series, although SFF is my favorite genre. Go figure!"

Hope you're enjoying it, and it is never too late :O)

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Finished The Riyria Revelations.
6 books = Level 2

Cereal Numbers: Riyria Chronicles

Theft of Swords
1) The Crown Conspiracy**
2) Avempartha**

Rise of Empire**
3) Nyphron Rising**
4) The Emerald Storm**

Heir of Novron**
5) Wintertide**
6) Percepliquis**

[Veronique]

Nicely done Renee! :0)

[Allison, Quest Hound]

Yes, Renee, I'm glad you enjoyed them! On to the prequels now?

[Tina]

I am reading the In Death series by JD Robb. I am starting with Loyalty in Death. I started this challenge last year too but never completed it.

1. Loyalty in Death

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Prequels, yes. But not right away. I'm rereading Dorothy Dunnett. So good!

[Cindy (BKind2Books)]

I've got several series, so I'm going with the one I've started working on this year: Assassins series by Toni Aleo (it's a romance series based on a hockey team called the Assassins - love it because it's based on my Nashville Predators and because HOCKEY and hot guys - and it's well written - lots of fun)

So going for Level 3 (Crunch! Crunch! Crunch!):
1. Taking Shots
2. Trying to Score
3. Empty Net
4. Falling for the Backup
5. Blue Lines
6. Breaking Away
7. Laces and Lace
8. A Very Merry Hockey Holiday
9. Overtime
10.

[Anna]

I wish to explore more of the Discworld, so I'll aim for Level 1
I also want to finish Lemony Snicket's series before season 2, Level 2 here
I'm gonna read the Fables comic book and they're light enough to let me am for level 3

Level 1: Grab A Spoon:
1. 2. 3. 4.

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Level 1: Pour The Milk:
1. 2. 3. 4.


Level 3: Crunch! Crunch! Crunch!:
5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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Level 1: Grab A Spoon: 3-4 books/volumes of the same series
1. 2. 3. 4.

Level 2: Pour The Milk: 5-10 books/volumes of the same series
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Level 3: Crunch! Crunch! Crunch!:
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[amber_reads_romance]

Just completed Level 1. I am reading the KGI series by Maya Banks.

Level 1: Grab A Spoon: 3-4 books/volumes of the same series
1) Brighter Than the Sun
2) The Darkest Hour
3) No Place to Run
4) Hidden Away
~LEVEL 1 COMPLETE~

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

I am going to start re- reading The Belgariad, Part 1: Pawn of Prophecy / Queen of Sorcery / Magician's Gambit for a new series challenge.

Update in October.
I am only reading the first book, Pawn of Prophecy, this year and will continue next year with book 2.

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Yay! I've been planning to sink my teeth into the Belgariad. I'll start it this month, too.

[Veronique]

Lots happening here :0) Didn't know Belgariad.
Need to update my record as I've read another two, started the Discworld books, as well as been persuaded to read the Vorsikan series as well as Cherryh's Chanur starting in October. Must be mad

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Lol. But your world is full of magic and adventure!

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

I am starting a new series today.

Level 1 -Grab a spoon

1. Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
2. Skylark by Patricia MacLachlan
3. Caleb's Story *****

[Kathy]

Level 1 - Grab a spoon

1 - I is for Innocence by Sue Grafton
2 - J is for Judgement by Sue Grafton
3 - K is for Killer by Sue Grafton
4 - L is for Lawless by Sue Grafton

[Veronique]

Finally updated my record (message 20). So far, I've read 8 Foreigner books and 6 Expanse :O) Very happy!

Oh I do want to try a Sharpe book too one of these days...

[Kathy]

Another series:

Level 1 - Grab a Spoon

1 - 15th Affair by James Patterson
2 - 16th Seduction by James Patterson

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

Another series - the Ramona books by Beverly Cleary

Level 1 - Grab a Spoon

1. Beezus and Ramona
2. Ramona the Pest
3. Ramona the Brave

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Sorry to have been gone so long... Great job, All!