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May 2017 Finish What You've Started (Series) Challenge
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DO NOT SIGN UP if:A. You do not think you will remember to pick for your pair on time. It's a hassle for people to keep waiting for a pick.
B. If you do not plan to return and update your original post with both the books you picked and the books picked for you. Just please don't sign up.
Participants
*= Needs books added to shelf⚜Trea⚜
Zuzana
Joyce
maria helena
Ezinwanyi~ThatEzi
☘KathyD☘
Nora
Theo
Susan A
Karen ♐
~Melissa~
Connie N.
Joanne - is from Canada
Danielle Gypsy Soul
Shari Lee
Margaret
Nikk
LaurLa
Pairings
*=Needs to update Original Post ✔= Selections made✔⚜Trea⚜ picks for Connie N.
✔Zuzana picks for ~Melissa~
✔Joyce picks for Nora
✔maria helena picks for Karen ♐
✔Ezinwanyi~ThatEzi picks for Danielle Gypsy Soul
✔☘KathyD☘ picks for Margaret
*✔Nora picks for Joanne - is from Canada
✔Theo picks for Nikk
✔Susan A picks for Zuzana
✔Karen ♐ picks for Shari Lee
✔~Melissa~ picks for ☘KathyD☘
✔Connie N. picks for Joyce
✔Joanne - is from Canada picks for LaurLa
✔Danielle Gypsy Soul picks for ⚜Trea⚜
✔Shari Lee picks for maria helena
✔Margaret picks for Susan A
✔Nikk picks for Theo
✔LaurLa picks for Ezinwanyi~ThatEzi
Trea's May 2017 Series ListI choose the In Death series for Connie N. using Option A.
Danielle Gypsy Soul chose the In Death series for me using Option A.
1. In Death by J.D. Robb
2. Hannah's Daughters Series by Emma Miller
3. Racing by Debra Ullrick
4. Knights Rebels MC by River Savage
5. Mayhem by Jamie Shaw
May 2017 Finish What You Started Series Challenge
In Death Series
1. Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb-5/1/17
2. Devoted in Death by J.D. Robb-5/7/17
3. Wonderment in Death by J.D. Robb-5/7/17
4. Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb-5/12/17
5. Apprentice in Death by J.D. Robb-5/20/17
6. Echoes in Death by J.D. Robb-5/27/17
Zuzana's FWYS May 2017 ShelfI pick for Melissa: Dresden Files
Susan A picks for me: SW Novelizations
(view spoiler)
3. Star Wars: Novelizations (2.5, 3.5)
(view spoiler)
May Finish what you startedI pick Elemental Assassins for Nora
Connie N picked In Death and Night Huntress for me
1: In Death series by J.D. Robb (12.5-20)
2: Elemental Assassin by Jennifer Estep (4-8)
3: Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 8-9
4) Night huntress series by Jeaninne Frost Books 3-7.5
5) Pepper Martin by Casey Daniels Books 3-9
I read
Finished 5/8/2017
MH's MAY 2017 FWYS - Series ListI picked Steel Brothers Saga and Masters and Mercenaries (option B) for Karen.
Shari Lee picked Darby McCormick and Joona Linna (option B) for me.
1. FREDRIKA BERGMAN & ALEX RECHT by Kristina Ohlsson (books 5-6)
2. JOONA LINNA by Lars Kepler (books 5-6)
3. FIRE AND ICE by Michael Ridpath (books 3-4)
4. THE PATRICK BOWERS FILES by Peter James (books 3-7)
5. DARBY McCORMICK by Chris Mooney (books 2, 4, 6-7)
BOOKS READ
Joona Linna #5 - Stalker 14.5.2017 ★★★★
Joona Linna #6 - Kaninjägaren 14.5.2017 ★★★★
Darby McCormick #2 - The Secret Friend 27.5.2017 ★★★
Mod
Ezinwanyi's MAY 2017 FWYS - Series List
I chose for Danielle Gypsy Soul: Cut & Run & Captive Prince (Option B)
LaurLa chose for me: The Reed Brothers & The MacLeods of Skye
1) The MacLeods of Skye by Monica McCarty (Book 2-3):
2) The Protectors series by Sloane Kennedy (Books 3-6)
3) Search & Rescue series by Katie Ruggle (Books 2-5)
4) The Reed Brothers (Books 6-9)
5) Midnight Liaisons Series by Jessica Sims (Books 2-5)
(view spoiler)
5) Rising Storm SEASON 2 by Various Writers (Books 1-8)
Kathy’s Finish What You Started May ListBrothers in Arms, Samantha Kane
The Dartmouth Cobras, Bianca Sommerland
Elder Races, Thea Harrison
I-Team, Pamela Clare
MacKenzies & McBrides, Jennifer Ashley
For Margaret, I chose Fifty Shades and All Souls (Option B)
For me, ~Melissa~ chose Elder Races (Option A)
I picked Option B: The Others & The Dark Tower for Joanne Joyce picked The Elemental Assassin Series for me.
1) Elemental Assassin by Jennifer Estep
...2) Game of thrones Graphic Novel by George RR Martin
3) Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
4) Gregor (Underland Chronicles ?) by Suzanne Collins
5) Emperor's Egde by Lindsay Buroker
Finished: Venom: 4.5 Stars!
Tangled Threads: 4 Stars
Theo's May 2017 FWYS List:Nikk chooses for me: Vampire Academy
I choose for Nikk: Mercy Thompson
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (Books 2-6)
(5/12/17, 4 stars);
(5/14/17, 4 stars)(view spoiler)
Susan A's May FWYSMy pick for Zuzana: Star Wars Novelizations (Option A)
Margaret's pick for me: Bowerton University for you, and if you choose option B also Alien Slave Masters.
2. Browerton University by A.J. Truman, #1.5, 2.5, 3, 4
5. Alien Slave Masters by Samantha Cayto, #2 -6
(view spoiler)
Karen's FWYS May ListI choose McKinney Brothers & Billionaire's Boys Club for Shari Lee
Maria Helena chooses Steel Brothers Saga & Masters and Mercenaries for me
Steel Brothers Saga
Original Sinners
Songs of Submission
Six Pack Ranch
Masters and Mercenaries
~Melissa's~ FWYS MayI pick Option A for KathyD: The Elder Races
Zuzana picks Option A for me: Dresden Files
Dresden Files
(view spoiler)
Connie N. - Finish What You Started - May 2017Spenser - Robert B. Parker
The Cat Who - Lilian Jackson Braun
Stephanie Plum - Janet Evanovich
In Death - J.D. Robb
Fool's Gold - Susan Mallery
I picked for Joyce:
AND
Trea picked for me: In Death - J.D. Robb
Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb - 5/7/17 ♥♥♥♥♥
Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb - 5/23/17 ♥♥♥♥
Joanne's May FWYSI pick for LaurLa: Cat DeLuca Mysteries and Wedding by Bella
Nora picks for me: The Others and The Dark Tower
Bride Quartet by Nora Roberts
Scoundrels of St James by Lorraine Heath
The Others by Anne Bishop
MacKenzies & McBrides by Jennifer Ashley
The Dark Tower by Stephen King
Danielle Gypsy Soul's May FWYS I pick: IN Death for Trea
Ezi Picks Captive Prince & Cut & Run For me
1. Born to be Wilde by Jannine Gallant
2. Cut & Run by Abigail Roux
3. Thirds by Charlie Cochet
4. Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat
5. Made Marian by Lucy Lennox
I pick for Susan A: Bowerton University and Alien Slave MastersKathy picked for me: Fifty Shades and All Souls
1. Fifty Shades (2-4)
2. The Morganville Vampires (13-15)
3. All Souls Trilogy (2-3)
4. Percy Jackson (4-5)
5. Sookie Stackhouse (4-13)
Nikk's FWYS May 2017 ShelfI pick Vampire Academy for Theo:
Theo picks Mercy Thompson for me:
1. Black Dagger Brotherhood
2. Night Huntress
3. Mercy Thompson
LaurLa -- 2017 FWYS - May Series ListI pick for: Ezinwanyi~ThatEzi
The Reed Brothers and The MacLeods of Skye
Picks for me: Joanne
Cat DeLuca Mysteries and Weddings by Bella
I-Team - Pamela Clare - Books 4-7.5 (7)
Cat DeLuca Mysteries - K.J. Larsen - Books 2-5 (4)
Furry United Coalition - Eve Langlais - Books 3-5 (3)
High Heels Mysteries - Gemma Holiday - Books 5.5, 7-8 (3)
Weddings by Bella - Janice Thompson - Books 2-4 (3)
Connie N. wrote: "Connie N. - Finish What You Started - May 2017Spenser - Robert B. Parker
The Cat Who - Lilian Jackson Braun
..."
Connie, I'm going with Option A and I'll pick the In Death series for you. I've really enjoyed it! Happy reading!
Connie picks for JoyceI'll use Option B and pick two of my favorite series: In Death and Night Huntress
Enjoy!
Thanks so much, Trea. I love listening to that series and can't wait to continue!
Karen ♐I pick Steel Brothers Saga and Masters and Mercenaries using Option B for you. Enjoy!
☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Kathy’s Finish What You Started May List.."
Hi Kathy ~ total no brainer for me. I'm going to pick The Elder Races for you and Option A so you can get through all the short novellas :) One of my favorite series!!
ZuzanaMy pick for you is the Star Wars Novelizations (Option A).
Hi Margaret!For you, I chose Fifty Shades and All Souls (Option B)...happy reading!
Susan A wrote: "ZuzanaMy pick for you is the Star Wars Novelizations (Option A)."
You must have been reading my mind, Susan! I almost paired myself with Zuzana, just so I could pick that series for her!
Connie N. wrote: "Thanks so much, Trea. I love listening to that series and can't wait to continue!"I'm hoping it will be picked for me as well, I've only got a little bit left of it!
NikkThis is a first! I've actually read at least one book from each of your series. I'm going with Option A and picking Mercy Thompson for you because that's the series that I'm farthest along with. Happy Reading!
maria helena wrote: "Karen ♐I pick Steel Brothers Saga and Masters and Mercenaries using Option B for you. Enjoy!"
Thanks so much Maria Helena. Two of my favorite series!
Karen ♐ wrote: "maria helena wrote: "Karen ♐I pick Steel Brothers Saga and Masters and Mercenaries using Option B for you. Enjoy!"
Thanks so much Maria Helena. Two of my favorite series!"
I haven't ready any of your series, so I picked one based on the covers and one for the title :-) I'm happy it was a good pick. I hope you can make great progress on them this month.
Joanne picks for LaurLa:I'm not familiar with any of your series so I'll pick Option B for you. One book each from Cat DeLuca Mysteries, and Weddings by Bella
Shari Lee, I pick McKinney Brothers (which I loved) & Billionaire's Boys Club, which is on my TBR. Hope you enjoy.
~Melissa~ wrote: "☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Kathy’s Finish What You Started May List.."
Hi Kathy ~ total no brainer for me. I'm going to pick The Elder Races for you and Option A so you can get through all the short nove..."
Thanks Melissa!!
⚜Trea⚜ wrote: "Connie N. wrote: "Thanks so much, Trea. I love listening to that series and can't wait to continue!"I'm hoping it will be picked for me as well, I've only got a little bit left of it!"
But I don't want to be caught up because then I'll have to wait too long for new episodes to come out!
Connie N. wrote: "But I don't want to be caught up because then I'll have to wait too long for new episodes to come out!"LOL, too true! I'm sad just thinking about it! These have become comfort reads for me.
Joanne - is from Canada wrote: "Joanne's May FWYSI pick for LaurLa: Cat DeLuca Mysteries and Wedding by Bella
Nora picks for me:
Bride Quartet by Nora Roberts
[bookcover:Savor the Moment|678195..."I don't know any of the series, but I always wanted to read something by Anne Bishop, so I'm picking The Others for you. And Stephen King's The Dark Tower. (Option B) I loved some of his other books :)
Shari Lee wrote: "Hi maria helenaI choose Darby McCormick series by Chris Mooney and Joona Linna series by Lars Kepler
Enjoy."
Thank you! I was hoping those two would be picked this month :-)
Hi Nora I chose option A and the Elemental Assassin series I love that series
Connie N. wrote: "Connie picks for JoyceI'll use Option B and pick two of my favorite series: In Death and Night Huntress
Enjoy!"
Thank you Looking forward to getting back to those series
~Melissa~ , for you I pick the only series from your bunch I'm familiar with - Dresden Files. Enjoy! :D
Ezinwanyi~ThatEzi!!! I pick for you...The Reed Brothers - cuz this has the most books
The MacLeods of Skye - cuz this has the least... you can finish it!! Go Go Go!!!
Happy Reading!!
Joanne - is from Canada wrote: "Joanne picks for LaurLa:I'm not familiar with any of your series so I'll pick Option B for you. One book each from Cat DeLuca Mysteries, and Weddings by Bella"
Thanks for the picks! I definitely need a push on those ;-D
Theo wrote: "Theo's May 2017 FWYS List:Nikk chooses for me:
I choose for Nikk: Mercy Thompson
1) Cannie Shapiro by Jennifer Weiner (Books 0.5, 2)
."
Theo, I am going to go with option A) for you also and have gone with the vampire academy series as when I first read it enjoyed it much more than I expected. I hope you do too :-)
Zuzana wrote: "~Melissa~ , for you I pick the only series from your bunch I'm familiar with - Dresden Files. Enjoy! :D"Thanks Zuzana!
Thanks for picking Star Wars for me, Susan. Can't wait to start my Rogue One audiobook. :D
Trea,I pick option A for you: the In Death Series - I enjoy this series
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May 2017 Finish What You've Started (Series) Challenge:
Please post your shelves. NO COMMENTS in this thread please, during the posting phase. After I post the pairings, it will add a link to the shelf, and then you can add discussion comments.
How It Will Work:
1) Please only post a list of 5 series that you have Already Started but now, you would like to get current on. There must be a minimum of TWO books remaining in your series.
*When listing your series, please only list the bookcovers in the series you have NOT read yet.
**Novellas are optional.
2) NEW TWIST FOR 2017! Your picker can choose to pick two series for you instead of one, due to the fact that sometimes people read one book and decide they really didn't enjoy the series after all. This new "Option B" gives you the chance to read 1 Book from 2 different series, instead of two books from one series. IT IS THE PICKER'S CHOICE TO DO THIS, YOU CAN'T REQUEST THAT THEY DO SO!!
3)An assigned person will pick either OPTION A: ONE series from your posted series OR OPTION B: TWO series from your posted series.
3) You have one month: MAY 2017 to:
OPTION A: try to read as many books in that series as you can—minimum two books in that series.
OPTION B: try to read as many books in the two series as you can—minimum one book per series.
*If you don't get your books read, it's okay because this challenge is for YOUR ENJOYMENT!
4) Please try to select for your pair ASAP as we all get excited and waiting is torture to some. Please make a separate post in the thread when you pick for your pair, letting them know what you've picked! FAILURE TO PICK FOR YOUR PARTNER WILL BE NOTED!
5) After you have made your selections, please return to your original bookshelf and update that shelf with the books your chose and the ones chosen for you. FAILURE TO UPDATE YOUR ORIGINAL POST WILL BE NOTED!
6) DO NOT SIGN UP if:
A. You do not think you will remember to pick for your pair on time. It's a hassle for people to keep waiting for a pick.
B. If you do not plan to return and update your original post with both the books you picked and the books picked for you. Just please don't sign up.
7)THREE FAILURES IN A ROW OF ANY KIND WILL RESULT IN NOT BEING ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE FOR THE NEXT MONTH!
TIMELINE:
APRIL 23-26, 2017: Participants will Post their shelves
*If you do not list a shelf, I will not pair you with anyone
***Cut off on APRIL 26: 9:30am EST(8:30am CST)
APRIL 26-29: Pairs will be posted & then Selection of a Series and posting it for your partner will begin.
*Again, as I said earlier, please try to select for your pair ASAP, and failure to pick for your pairing will be noted.
***Cut off on APRIL 29 @ 9:30am EST(8:30am CST)
**APRIL 29: Re-picks for those who didn’t get the pick
**MOD ASSIST: TCF Mods Ezi, Paris & Lanelle are also around for assistance.