September '17 Serial Reader Challenge

[Nell]

SEPTEMBER SERIAL READER CHALLENGE

September - Full Corn Moon

This full moon’s name marked when corn was harvested.

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SEPTEMBER 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 August 20th.

♦Pairs will be posted on August 21st.

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

♦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 / Partners:


√Anna Catharina picks for Sandra
√Hilary picks for Anna Catharina
√Jennifer picks for Misty
√Connie picks for Kristie
√Linda R picks for Meg
√Michelle picks for Karen
√Karen picks for Barbara
√Gary picks for Marisa
√Meg picks for Jeanne
√Linda C picks for Danielle
√Sharon picks for Hilary
√Cynthia picks for Linda R
√Sandra picks for Connie
√Marisa picks for Sharon
√Helen picks for Jennifer
√Danielle picks for Helen
√Barbara picks for Gary
√Jeanne picks for Linda C
√Kristie picks for Cynthia
√Misty picks for Michelle

[Anna Catharina]

I'm in :)

James Runcie: The Grantchester Mysteries (new to me)


M.C. Beaton: Agatha Raisin (ongoing)


Ben Aaronovitch: Peter Grant (ongoing)


Ali Brandon: A Black Cat Bookshop Mystery (ongoing)


Georgette Heyer: Inspector Hemingway (ongoing)

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

I'm in!

Hilary's Picks for September

Aloha Lagoon series (various authors)


Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton series


Lyndsey Cole's Black Cat Cafe series


Sheila Conolly's Museum series


Danger Cove Series (various authors)

[Jennifer]

In!

Charmed Pie Shoppe


Yarn Retreat


Haunted Bookshop:


Cupcake


Donut Shop

[Connie N.]

Count me in again:

Lizzy & Diesel - Janet Evanovich (ongoing)


A Chrissy McMullen Mystery - Lois Greiman (ongoing)


Tattoo Shop Mystery - Karen E. Olson (ongoing)


The Cat Who - Lilian Jackson Braun (ongoing)


Meg Langslow - Donna Andrews (ongoing)

[Linda]

Here are my picks for September!

Sophie Knowles Mysteries by Ada Madison (ongoing)


Capital Crimes by Margaret Truman (ongoing)


Tara Holloway Series by Diane Kelly (ongoing)


Bad Hair Day mysteries by Nancy J. Cohen (ongoing)


Vintage Kitchen Mysteries by Victoria Hamilton (ongoing)

[Michelle]

I'm in for September here is my list:

Granny Apples Ghost by Sue Ann Jaffarian
4 Ghost of a Gamble.
5 Ghost in the Guacomole

A Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade by J.J. cook
2 Playing With Fire
3 In Hot Water

A Dream Club Mystery by Mary Kennedy
1 Nightmares Can Be Murder
2 Dream A Little Scream

A Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mystery by Sherry Harris
1 Tagged for Death
2 The Longest Yard Sale

A Lighthouse Library by Eva Gates
1 By Book or By Crook
2 Booked for Trouble

[Karen]

I'm in for September. Here are my pics:

[Gary]

I'm in again

Arly Hanks Series by Joan Hess
#1 #2

Gideon Oliver series by Aaron Elk]ins (previously read book 4 for the first Baker's Dozen challenge)
#1 #2

The Tourist Trap Mystery Series by Lynn Cahoon
#6 #7

Poppy Peters Mysteries by A. Gardner
#1 #2

Nero Wolfe by Robert Goldsborough

The two most recent Wolfe novels by Goldsborough. I have read all the rest by him. I still have a handful of Rex Stout's books to read.

[Meg]

Back in!

Book Barn Mystery


Maine Clambake


Red Carpet Mystery


Amber Reed


Tourist Trap

[Linda C]

I'm in again

Agatha Raisin
#10 #11

Cheese Shop
#1 #2

Aunt Dimity
#7 #8

Maggie Thorsen
#2 #3

Southern Ladies
#1 #2

[Sharon]

Here are my September picks:
ongoing- MC Beaton, Agatha Raisin, 11 and 12
newish- Isabella Alan, Amish Quilt Shop, 3 and 4
Frances Brody, Kate Shackleton, 2 and 3
new - Krista Davis, Diva Mysteries, 1 and 2
Emily Brightwell, Mrs. Jeffries,1 and 2

[Cynthia]

I guess I'll try. Still working on August Challenge, but hope to have that wrapped up by the time this starts.

Booktown Mystery Series by Lorna Barrett
#1 and #2

Black Cat Bookshop Mystery Series by Ali Brandon
#1 and #2

Bibliophile Mystery Series by Kate Carlisle
#1 and #2

Bookmobile Cat Mystery Series by Laurie Cass
#1 and #2

Magical Bookshop Series by Amanda Flower
#1 and #2

Ok I'm ready; Now show me what you got!

[Sandra]

I'm in!


All New-to-Me

Haunted Home Renovation Mystery Series
by Juliet Blackwell


Food Lovers' Village Mystery series
by Leslie Budewitz


Witch's Cat Mystery Series
by Delia James


Cape Bay Cafe Mystery series
by Harper Lin


Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries series
by Ellery Adams

[Marisa]

Gary picks for me: Writers Retreat Mystery

I'm in, let's see if I finish this month:

Writers Retreat Mystery by Kathi Daley



Meera Patel by Leena Clover



Professor Prather Mystery by Mary Angela



Danger Cove Farmers' Market Mystery by Gin Jones



Cold Creek by Christa Nardi

[Helen]

My books for September:
Tamar Myers, Den of Antiquity.

.

Robin Paige Victorian mysteries.



Sharon Short, Josie Toadfern

,

Mary Daheim, Emma Lord

.

Veronica Black, Sister Joan

.

[Danielle]

I am going to try next month (back to work in the school...it is always tough getting back on track haha!)

Wishcraft Mysteries by Heather Blake (on-going)


Witch City Mysteries (on-going)


Enchanted Garden Mysteries (new to me)


Magical Bookshop (new to me)


Witch's Cat Mysteries (new to me)

[Barbara]

I'm in. Here are my choices this month:

Tourist Trap Mysteries by Lynn Cahoon (ongoing):
#5 #6

Target Practice by Nikki Haverstock (ongoing):
#3 #4

Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries by Hope Callaghan (new to me):
#1 #2

Nikki Latrelle Horse Racing Mysteries by Sasscer Hill (new to me):
#1 #2

Inspector Gamache (Three Pines) by Louise Penny (ongoing - audio):
#2 #3

[Jeanne]

I'm in again. The following are my choices for September.

Lorna Barrett - Booktown Mysteries. (Ongoing)


Bibliophile Series - Kate Carlisle (new for me)


Haunted Bookshop Mysteries - Alice Kimberly (new for me)


Maisie Dobbs - (Ongoing)


White House Chef series - Julie Hyzy

[Kristie]

I'm in!

Knitting series by Maggie Sefton (ongoing)
.

Booktown series by Lorna Barrett (ongoing)
.

Candy-Coated series by Nancy Coco (ongoing)
.

Pawsitively Organic by Liz Mugavero (new)
.

Greek to Me by Susannah Hardy (new)
.

[Misty]

I would like to join. All of these are ebooks and brand new series to me:

1.Trash, Treasures, and Treachery 2. A Body in the Bargain by Charlotte Moore

1. Love a Foot Above the Ground 2. A Dead Husband by Jessica Huntington

1. Mango Cake and Murder 2. Apple Pies and Alibis by Christy Murphy

1. Brownies and Betrayal 2. Pistols and Pies by Heather Justesen

1. Until Death Do Us Tart 2. For Butter or For Worse by Holly Plum

Sorry I couldn't post links to the books. I'm using my cell and it would not let me.

[Nell]

Welcome to the challenge everyone. Partners are listed in msg 2. Please pick a series for your partner.

[Karen]

Hi Barbara,
You have some interesting choices here. I'm going choose the Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries for you.
Happy Reading,
Karen

Barbara wrote: "I'm in. Here are my choices this month:

Tourist Trap Mysteries by Lynn Cahoon (ongoing):
#5 #6

Target Practice by Nikki Haverst..."

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

Anna Catharina wrote: "I'm in :)

James Runcie: The Grantchester Mysteries (new to me)


M.C. B..."

Hmm some good choices there Anna Catharina - but I think a bit of P C Grant is called for - so I pick the Rivers of London series for you!

[Jennifer]

Misty wrote: "I would like to join. All of these are ebooks and brand new series to me:

1.Trash, Treasures, and Treachery 2. A Body in the Bargain by Charlotte Moore

1. Love a Foot Above the Ground 2. A Dead ..."

Misty, I pick the Holly Plum for you. I was looking at them last night after you posted your list and I bought a couple for myself!

[Michelle]

Karen...I'm picking the Garage Sale Mystery Series for you, they look fun!

[Karen]

Awesome! Thanks Michelle. I can't wait to dive in!
Michelle wrote: "Karen...I'm picking the Garage Sale Mystery Series for you, they look fun!"

[Helen]

Jennifer wrote: "In!

Charmed Pie Shoppe


Yarn Retreat
[bookcover:Gone with t..."

Hi Jennifer,
I think I'd enjoy a yarn retreat, so I'm picking the Yarn Retreat series for you.

[Linda]

Meg wrote: "Back in!

Book Barn Mystery


Maine Clambake


Red Carpe..."

Meg,

I've only read one of these series but I like the sound of the Red Carpet Mysteries so that's what I'm picking for you. Happy Reading!

[Barbara]

Gary wrote: "I'm in again

Arly Hanks Series by Joan Hess
#1 #2

Gideon Oliver series by Aaron Elk]ins (previously read book 4 fo..."

Hi, Gary. You have a lot of great choices! I have books from 4 of your series on my TBR list. I've been curious about the Arly Hanks series for a while now, so I am going to pick that one for you. Please let us know what you think. Hope you enjoy the books!

[Barbara]

Karen wrote: "Hi Barbara,
You have some interesting choices here. I'm going choose the Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries for you.
Happy Reading,
Karen

Barbara wrote: "I'm in. Here are my choices this month:

Tourist ..."

Thank you, Karen. I've heard a lot of good things about the Cruise Ship mysteries and am excited to try them!

[Gary]

Barbara wrote: "Gary wrote: "I'm in again

Arly Hanks Series by Joan Hess
#1 #2

Gideon Oliver series by Aaron Elk]ins (previously r..."

I am looking forward to reading the first two Arly Hanks novels. I read a couple of short stories in one of Joan Hess's collections featuring Arly Hanks. Hess is finishing the final Amelia Peabody novel. I think it was just published.

Thanks for the selection. Which series don't you have books in that was on my list?

[Gary]

Marisa

You are making the choise difficult this month. I only know one of your five series. I just finished reading the first of those two Danger Cove novels. The second one gets released tomorrow I think. I have it preordered. I really enjoyed the first one, but then I like Gin Jones as a writer.

Despite all that, I pick the Writer's Retreat series. Sounds likd a series I might like. Looking forward to what you think of them.

Danger Cove was a close second.
Happy reading

[Marisa]

Sharon, as the series is new for you, you can try
A Domestic Diva Mystery and see if you need to add it to your TBR ☺

[Marisa]

Gary wrote: "MarisaYou are making the choise difficult this month. I only know one of your five series. I just finished reading the first of those two Danger Cove novels. The second one gets released tomorrow I th..."

Thank you, Gary. I've just read the third in the series ☺ and I've enjoyed it, so I hope to enjoy these too. And I don't have pre-order for Danger Cove, because VIP points don't apply to preorder ;-)

[Meg]

Jeanne wrote: "I'm in again. The following are my choices for September.

Lorna Barrett - Booktown Mysteries. (Ongoing)


Bibliophile Se..."


Hello, Jeanne,
I waffled between the different series, and have chosen the Bibliophile series. I'm hoping that you enjoy!

[Meg]

Linda wrote: "Meg wrote: "Back in!

Book Barn Mystery


Maine Clambake
[bookcover:Musseled Out|22715926..."

Thank you, Linda! I've been waiting to read these and can't wait to get started.

[Jennifer]

Helen wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "In!

Charmed Pie Shoppe


Yarn Retreat
[book..."

Excellent, thanks-- I read #1 for a different challenge this month and am wanting more!

[Connie N.]

Kristie, I pick the Knitting series by Maggie Sefton for you. I've read a couple of these and enjoyed them, although you're a lot further along than I am.

[Barbara]

Gary wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Gary wrote: "I'm in again

Arly Hanks Series by Joan Hess
#1 #2

Gideon Oliver series by Aaron Elk]i..."

Hi, Gary, I don't have any of the Poppy Peters series on my TBR list (yet). Although, I did check them out and they sound interesting. Probably will wind up on my TBR as well. The Tourist Trap series is one of my (new) favorites, having discovered it here. So your list made it really hard for me to choose. Hope you enjoy the Arly Hanks books!

[Sandra]

Connie N. wrote: "Count me in again:


Hi Connie,

I pick the Lizzy & Diesel Series by Janet Evanovich for you.



Happy Reading!!

[Danielle]

Helen wrote: "My books for September:
Tamar Myers, Den of Antiquity.

.

Robin Paige Victorian myste..."

Hi Helen! I haven't read any of the series you chose for this month but, I am going to choose the Victorian Mysteries for you. They sound interesting and I hope you enjoy them!

[Gary]

Barbara wrote: "Gary wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Gary wrote: "I'm in again

Arly Hanks Series by Joan Hess
#1 #2

Gideon Oliver series b..."

I have the whole Poppy Peters series on my Nook. The series has been one of my five series forever,

[Sharon]

Hilary, I apologize for the delay but I got caught up in the eclipse...anticipation, observation and review. But, in keeping with our sun adventures here, I'm picking what has to be a sunny series and bidding you 'Aloha' for September.

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

Sharon wrote: "Hilary, I apologize for the delay but I got caught up in the eclipse...anticipation, observation and review. But, in keeping with our sun adventures here, I'm picking what has to be a sunny series ..."

Thank you Sharon (I hope you had a good Eclipse time!)

[Sharon]

Marisa, thanks for picking the Diva series for me. I've seen it on others' lists and thought it might be fun to try.
And I hope you let us know how the Writers' Retreat series is. I'd never heard of it until you posted it for next month.

[Sharon]

We were in the 87% eclipse range, and it was overcast. But we had a break in the clouds just at the couple of minutes when it reached the peak in our area so several of us at work went outside and watched through eclipse glasses. I'm already excited about the one in 2024.

[Anna Catharina]

Hi Sandra,

I choose the Witch's Cat Mystery Series by Delia James for you. I love cat cozies :) Happy reading!

[Anna Catharina]

Hilary wrote: Hmm some good choices there Anna Catharina - but I think a bit of P C Grant is called for - so I pick the Rivers of London series for you!

Thanks a lot, Hilary :)
It's been nearly three years since I've read a PC Grant book, so I'm happy to catch up.