February '17 Serial Reader Challenge

[Nell]

FEBRUARY 2017 SERIAL READER CHALLENGE


Symbolizing faith, wisdom and hope, the iris is the perfect flower for the deep winter month of February. (proflowers.com)

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FEBRUARY 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 January 20th.

♦Pairs will be posted on January 21st.

♦Select a series for your partner between January 21st and 25th...sooner is better ;D

♦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.

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:


√Hilary picks for Sandra
√Connie picks for Stacie
√Linda C picks for Linda R
√Jennifer picks for Jackie
√Gary picks for Jeanne
√Chrystine picks for Jill G
√Anne picks for Sue
√Jeanne picks for Chrystine
√Mary picks for Marianne
√Anna Catharina picks for Joni
√Linda R picks for Sabine
√Joni picks for Michelle
√Sabine picks for Marisa
√Misty picks for Lori
√Karen picks for Linda C
√Sandra picks for Anna Catharina
√Jackie picks for Anne
√Stacie picks for Meg
√Sue picks for Gary
√Jill G picks for Karen
√Meg picks for Hilary
√Marisa picks for Beth
√Michelle picks for Jennifer
√Marianne picks for Connie
√Beth picks for Mary
√Lori picks for Misty

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

Hilary's February Picks

Kate Carlisle's Bibliophile series
A Cookbook Conspiracy
The Book Stops Here

Chris Cavender's Pizza Series
A Pizza To Die For
Rest In Pizza

Lyndsey Cole's Black Cat Cafe Series
Very Buried Cheesecake
RaspBuried Tort

Matthew Costello's Cherringham Series
Mystery at the Manor
Murder by Moonlight

Shelley Freydont's Celebration Bay Series
Silent Knife
Independence Slay

[Connie N.]

Count me in again. This is really helping me catch up on some good series.

The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency - Alexander McCall Smith


Blackbird Sisters Mystery - Nancy Martin (ongoing)


A Bookmobile Cat Mystery - Laurie Cass (new-to-me)


A Chrissy McMullen Mystery - Lois Greiman (ongoing)


Ghost Hunter Mystery - Victoria Lane (new to me)

[Linda C]

I'm in, though I'm way behind

No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency - Alexander McCall Smith
#7 #8

Mobile Library Mysteries - Ian Sansom
#2 #3

Goose Pimple Junction Mysteries - Amy Metz
#3 #4

Daisy Gumm Mysteries - Alice Duncan
#3 #4

Tourist Trap Mysteries - Lynn Cahoon
#1 #2

[Jennifer]

in!

Seaside knitters:


Magical Cures:


Abby Cooper Psychic Eye


Gilded Newport Mysteries:


Ghosthunter:

[Gary]

I'm in.

Tourist Trap Mystery Series by Lynn Cahoon
#3 #4

Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mystery series by Sherry Harris
#1 #2

Poppy Peters Mysteries by A. Gardner
#1 #2

Schooled in Murder by Tracy D. Comstock
#2 #3

Miranda Vaughn Mystery Series by Ellie Ashe
#1 #2

[Chrystine]

I would like to give this a try. Sounds like the kick start I need.

A Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery - Ongoing for me


Haunted Bookshop Mystery - Ongoing for me


Dirty Business - New for me


Cumberland Creek Mystery - New for me


A Shakespeare in the Catskills Mystery - New for me

[Anne]

Here are my picks

Cat In the Stacks


Trash'nTreasure


Murder She Wrote


Cruise Ship Christian Cozy


Agnes Barton Senior Sleuth

[Jeanne]

Always a glutton for punishment, I am in again for February. The following are my picks.

Julie Hyzy (ongoing - I have read 1 thru 4)

Affairs of Steak (White House Chef #5)
Fonduing Fathers (White House Chef #6)


Domestic Diva Mysteries by Krista Davis-ongoing

The Diva Paints the Town (A Domestic Diva Mystery, #3)
The Diva Cooks a Goose (A Domestic Diva Mystery, #4)


Lee Harris (ongoing)

The New Year's Eve Murder (Christine Bennett, #9)
The Labor Day Murder (Christine Bennett, #10)


Mary Daheim (ongoing)

The Alpine Decoy (Emma Lord, #4)
The Alpine Escape (Emma Lord, #5)


Ali Brandon (new series for me)

Double-Booked for Death (Black Cat Bookshop Mystery, #1)
A Novel Way to Die (Black Cat Bookshop Mystery, #2)

[Anna Catharina]

I'm in again :)

Matthew Costello: Cherringham Mysteries


Eva Gates: Lighthouse Library Mysteries


Amanda Flower: Magical Bookshop Mysteries


Ben Aaronovitch: Peter Grant Mysteries


Frauke Scheunemann: Winston

(no englisch edition: Winston is a black british short hair cat and solves mysteries with his friends)

[Nell]

Mary's choices:


Do It Yourself by Jennie Bentley


Embroidery Mystery by Amanda Lee


Yarn Retreat Mystery by Betty Hechtman


Maine Clambake Mystery by Barbara Ross


Black Sheep Knitting by Anne Camadeo

[Linda]

I'm in again! All of these are ongoing series.

Tara Holloway Series by Diane Kelly


Scrap-N-Craft Mysteries by Joanna Campbell Slan


Jessie Arnold/Alex Jensen Mysteries by Sue Henry


Chocoholic Mysteries by JoAnna Carl


Piece of Cake Mysteries by Jacklyn Brady

[Joni]

Cannot wait to be part of the February challenge!

In no particular order:

THE WHITE HOUSE CHEF SERIES by Julie Hyzy (new to me)



BOOKTOWN SERIES by Lorna Barrett (continuing)



HAMISH MACBETH SERIES by M.C. Beaton (continuing)



MAGICAL CATS SERIES by Sofie Kelly (new to me)



HAPPY HOOFERS SERIES by Mary McHugh (continuing)

[Sabine]

Hello Everyone! This is my very first challenge ever. I almost ALWAYS read series in order so that has been the problem with most other challenges before. So glad I found this one :) (Thanks to Gary! I saw this in your updates!!!)

Wendy Meadows – Maple Hills series (continuing)
#2 #3

Laura DiSilverio- Book Club Mystery Series (continuing)
#2 #3

Monica Ferris – Needlecraft Mystery (continuing)
#5 #6

Rosie Genova – Italian Kitchen Mystery (new to me)
#1 #2

Jeanne Meeks – Backcountry Mystery (new to me)
#1 #2

[Misty]

This is my first time trying anything like this....hope I'm doing it right.

Jaine Austen Mystery Series (continuing)

Odelia Grey Mystery Series (continuing)

Bad Hair Day Mystery (continuing)

Josie Marcus Mystery Shopper (continuing)

Cue Ball Mystery (new)

[Karen]

I'm in for February. Her are my pics:

[Sandra]

Count me in:


Sweet Cove Mystery series (ongoing)



A Collectible Mystery series (new)



A Flower Shop Mystery series (new)



Rockcrest Cove Mystery series (new)





A Magical Bookshop Mystery series (new)

[Jackie]

Cozy Mystery Corner

Serial Reader Challenge > February '17 Serial Reader Challenge

February 1, 2017 to February 28, 2017

Completed 0/2

Faith Fairchild:



Black Cat Bookshop:



Cruise Ship Christian Cozy:



Cupcake Bakery Mystery:



Tailorstown:



Jennifer picked Cupcake Bakery for me.

[Stacie]

Count me in!

Tara Holloway -

Donut Hole -

Tiki Goddess -

Chocolate Whisper Mystery-

Chocolate Covered Mystery-

[Sue]

I'll jump in again:

Party Planning
Manor House
Scumble River
Mind for Murder
Witchcraft

[Jill]

hi Im in
Black Cat Bookshop
Double-Booked for Death
A Novel Way to Die
Italian Kitchen Mysterys
Murder and Marinara
The Wedding Soup Murder
Fixer upper series


Donut Hole series


Magical cats

[Meg]

Hi, new to group and had to join the fun when I saw this challenge. My five series:

Stacy Justice Mystery


Paradise series


Lexi Graves


Dusty Deals


Darcy Sweet

[Marisa]

Sabine picks for me: Danger Cove Cocktail Mystery by Sibel Hodge

With pending serials, but I'm in again...

Bonnie Pinkwater Mystery by Robert Spiller



Danger Cove Cocktail Mystery by Sibel Hodge



Bodies of Art by Ritter Ames



Danger Cove Quilting by Gin Jones



A Callie's Kitchen Mystery by Jenny Kales

[Michelle]

I'm new But in...sorry couldn't figure out how to add covers

A Haunted Guesthouse Mystery Series by E. J. Copper man:
# 7 Ghost in the Wind #8 Spouses on the Haunted Hill

A Ghost of Granny Apples Mystery Series by Sue Ann Jaffarian:
# 4 Ghost of a Gamble. #5 Ghost in the Guacamole

A Do-It-Yourself Mystery Series by Jennie Bentley:
#4 Mortar and Murder. #5 Flipped Out

A Haunted Vintage Mystery Series by Rose Pressey:
#2 All Dressed Up and No Place to Haunt
#3. Haunted Couture and Ghosts Galore

A Novel Idea Mystery Series by Lucy Arlington:
#3. Books, Cooks, and Crooks. #4. Played By the Book

[Marianne]

I'm in again this month and here are my picks:
Kate Carlisle Fixer Upper Mystery , . Charlaine Harris Aurora Teagarden Mystery . Cleo Coyle Coffehouse Mystery , . Jenn McKinlay Cupcake Bakery Mystery , . Heather Blake A Wishcraft Mystery , .

[Beth]

Ready for February

Booktown Mysteries by Lorna Barrett-New to me
Murder is Binding Bookmarked For Death
Flower Shop Mysteries by Kate Collins-ongoing
Evil in Carnations Sleeping With Anemone
Coffe House Mysteries by Cleo Coyle-ongoing
Through the Grinder Latte Trouble
Black Cat Bookshop by Ali Brandon-new to me
Double-Booked for Death A Novel Way to Die
Domestic Diva Mysteries by Krista Davis-ongoing
The Diva Paints the Town The Diva Cooks a Goose

[Lori]

I'm in for March

Victoria Square


A Scumble River Mystery


Agatha Raisin



A Chocoholic Mystery



Daisy Dalrymple series

[Nell]

Welcome to the challenge. We have several newcomers this month.

The pairs are posted here. Please pick a series for your partner - sooner is better.

[Beth]

Nell wrote: "Mary's choices:


Do It Yourself by Jennie Bentley


Embroidery Mystery by Amanda Lee
[bookcover:The Quick and the Thre..."

Hi Mary, it looks like we have similar tastes and you have given me several new idea. The series I pick for you is the Do it yourself series. I have read all of them and enjoyed them; I hope you do! Happy Reading!

[Lori]

For Misty I pick the cue ball series. You said it was new to you and it's new to me so can't wait to hear what you think. Enjoy!!!!

[Joni]

Joni picks for Michelle:

MIchelle, I absolutely love this series so I am choosing it for you! Hope you enjoy it as much as me. Good reading to you!
Joni

A Novel Idea Mystery Series by Lucy Arlington:
#3. Books, Cooks, and Crooks. #4. Played By the Book

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[Jennifer]

Jackie wrote: "Cozy Mystery Corner

Serial Reader Challenge > February '17 Serial Reader Challenge

February 1, 2017 to February 28, 2017

Completed 0/2

Faith Fairchild:

..."

Jackie, I pick Cupcake Bakery for you because I really like what I've read of this author's mysteries.

[Gary]

Jeanne

Tough choice here.

In light of yesterday's peaceful transfer of power and that two of men up my family tree, John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams both lived in the Executive Mansion, I pick The White House Chef series for you.

[Chrystine]

Jill wrote: "hi Im in
Black Cat Bookshop
Double-Booked for Death
A Novel Way to Die
Italian Kitchen Mysterys
Murder and Marinara
[book:The Wedding Soup Murder|158..."


Chrystine picks for Jill G:

Jill, I pick the Magical Cats for you. While I have not read any of the authors on your list, this one interested me, so I look forward to hearing about the series.

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

Sandra wrote: "Count me in:



A Magical Bookshop Mystery series (new)

Crime and Poetry (Magical Bookshop, #1) by Amanda Flower Prose and Cons (Magical Bookshop, #2) by Amanda Flower"

I like the sound of the Magical Bookshop Sandra - so that is my pick for you!

[Linda]

Sabine wrote: "Hello Everyone! This is my very first challenge ever. I almost ALWAYS read series in order so that has been the problem with most other challenges before. So glad I found this one :) (Thanks to Gar..."

Sabine,

I pick the book club mysteries for you. I read the first one last year and really liked it. Hopefully it will stay just as good for books 2 and 3!

[Michelle]

Jennifer... I have chosen from your list the two books from your Abbey Cooper Series. All of your choices look like fun ones. Have fun!

Michelle

[Michelle]

Joni.... thanks for your picks. I started the series a couple of years ago and this challenge will help me get caught up!
Michelle

[Jennifer]

Michelle wrote: "Jennifer... I have chosen from your list the two books from your Abbey Cooper Series. All of your choices look like fun ones. Have fun!

Michelle"

thanks! I've been wanting to get into this series!

[Linda C]

Linda C for Linda R

I'm picking Piece of Cake Mysteries by Jacklyn Brady
Cake on a Hot Tin Roof (A Piece of Cake Mystery #2) and Arsenic and Old Cake (A Piece of Cake Mystery #3)

When you finish these 2 you will be up to me in this series. One I like so far.

[Sabine]

Linda wrote: "I pick the book club mysteries for you. I read the first one last year and really liked it. Hopefully it will stay just as good for books 2 and 3! "

Thanks Linda! I really enjoyed it too and can't wait to get started!

[Sandra]

Anna Catharina wrote: "I'm in again :)

Anna Catharina, I pick the Eva Gates: Lighthouse Library Mysteries for you.

[Linda]

Linda C wrote: "Linda C for Linda R

I'm picking Piece of Cake Mysteries by Jacklyn Brady
Cake on a Hot Tin Roof (A Piece of Cake Mystery #2) and Arsenic and Old Cake (A Piece of Cake Mystery #3)

When you finish ..."

Thanks! I already got the second one from the library and was going to read it in February no matter what since it looks mardi gras themed!

[Sandra]

Hilary wrote: "I like the sound of the Magical Bookshop Sandra - so that is my pick for you! "

Crime and Poetry (Magical Bookshop, #1) by Amanda Flower Prose and Cons (Magical Bookshop, #2) by Amanda Flower"

Thanks Hilary!

[Sabine]

Marisa wrote: "XXXX picks for me:

With pending serials, but I'm in again... "

Marisa: It was a tough choice! I'll pick the Danger Cove Series for you.

and

They look like a lot of fun! Enjoy!

[Mary]

Marianne wrote: "I'm in again this month and here are my picks:
Kate Carlisle Fixer Upper Mystery, . Charlaine Harris Aurora Teagarden..."

I am picking for you this month, Marianne, Kate Carlisle Fixer Upper Mystery series, I hope you like them.

Mary

[Misty]

Hi Sandra,

I haven't read any of the choices you picked but the Chocoholic series sounds fun so I pick that one for you. Hope I'm doing this right and looking forward to chatting with you throughout the month.

[Mary]

Beth wrote: "Nell wrote: "Mary's choices:


Do It Yourself by Jennie Bentley


Embroidery Mystery by Amanda Lee
[bookcover:The Quick..."

Thanks, Beth I look forward to reading some new books. I will let you know what I think.

Mary

[Sue]

Sue picks for Gary:
Tourist Trap Mystery Series by Lynn Cahoon

You have some fun choices, but I can't resist anything touristy this time of year. Hope you enjoy them!