Nominations - 2018 Series Group Read

[Jonetta]

A few of my GR friends are reading this series and others and just keep raving about him as a writer. I’m out there on faith.

[Monica]

Jonetta wrote: "A few of my GR friends are reading this series and others and just keep raving about him as a writer. I’m out there on faith."

My husband started this series when we visited New Orleans last year, and he really enjoyed it.

[Jonetta]

Monica wrote: "My husband started this series when we visited New Or..."

You know we have similar book tastes:) Now I DEFINITELY want to read them!

[Monica]

Jonetta wrote: "You know we have similar book tastes:) Now I DEFINITELY want to read them!"

Yep! I figured that would give you the extra nudge. ;) If the series doesn't win, maybe we could plan a loose buddy read.

[Jonetta]

Works for me!

[Robin]

So many great choices on this list! A couple of the ones I came up with have already been listed, so I had to think of a couple others:

Kathleen Turner series by Tiffany Snow has 5 books and a couple novellas.

Graveyard Queen series by Amanda Stevens has 6 books and one novella.

Buchanan-Renard series by Julie Garwood has 13 books.

[Jonetta]

I have the Tiffany Snow series and have read the other two. Good picks!

[Lauren]

Jonetta wrote: "Tell you what...when the fantasy choice is selected, we’ll leave it up to the group planning to read to consider the timing of the series read. "

That's a good idea because my preference is one per month as its the best way to keep me participating. I tend to forget if its one every two months.

There is also the option of going back and commenting for those who are behind. I always comment even if I've read ahead.

[Lauren]

Veronica wrote: "I've been burned before where I end not liking the series or wanting to continue and getting stuck with a whole bunch of books I'm not going to read. "

Been there, done that!

[Jonetta]

Lauren wrote: "That's a good idea because my preference is one per month as its the best way to keep me participating. I tend to forget if its one every two months. ..."

Same for me. Otherwise, I fall off the rails.

[Christina T]

I have so many of the nominated series in my TBR they are all pretty much a win/win for me. I almost nominated the Katie Reus series but opted for the Neggers instead only because many of those are still pending NetGalley reads for me. When it comes time to vote I am going to be at a loss as to what to vote for.

[Jo Ann]

Breaking the rules by tossing out one more recommendation:

The Rev. Clare Fuergusson & Russ Van Alstyne series by Julia Spencer-Fleming; 8 books; mystery/suspense/romance.

[Jonetta]

Sorry Jo Ann, the rules are firm. You’re limited to three nominations. If you want to keep this one, you’ll need to eliminate one of your others.

[Monica]

Christina T wrote: "I have so many of the nominated series in my TBR they are all pretty much a win/win for me. I almost nominated the Katie Reus series but opted for the Neggers instead only because many of those are..."

I'm with you, Christina. I have no idea what I'm going to vote for, almost al of the nominations are on my TBR, or are series I've started. What a good predicament to be in :)

[Monica]

Robin wrote: "So many great choices on this list! A couple of the ones I came up with have already been listed, so I had to think of a couple others:

Kathleen Turner series by Tiffany Snow has ..."

The Graveyard Queen is one of my all time favorites. I actually am planning a reread (re-listen really, Khristine Hvam is superb in this series) at the beginning of the year.

[Anita]

Love the nominations for different genre idea.

[Charlene]

I have mixed feelings about the PNR, but do like shifters and such, so I might join such a group read. I will abide by the majority and read as many series as I can fit in.

[Lauren]

Charlene wrote: "I have mixed feelings about the PNR, but do like shifters and such, so I might join such a group read. I will abide by the majority and read as many series as I can fit in."

It would only be one of the three group reads. Also, the series chosen might be UF or some other type of fantasy not necessarily PNR.

[Tracey]

So many great nominations. I love the idea of breaking it down into genres...

My nominations:

Rizzoli and Isles by Tess Gerritsen (currently 12 books)

The Enzo Files by Peter May (currently 6 books)

[Jonetta]

I’ve tried to continue the Rizzoli & Isles series all year! I’m only up to #3 but have all the books.

[Meera]

So many good series already nominated so I am going to copy couple of them.

Jack Caffery by Mo Hayder, 7 books
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, 6 books
Dave Robicheauux by James Lee Burke, 20 books

[Meera]

Jonetta wrote: "I’ve tried to continue the Rizzoli & Isles series all year! I’m only up to #3 but have all the books."

It is a good series! Sadly, I'm all caught up.

[Monica]

Tracey wrote: "So many great nominations. I love the idea of breaking it down into genres...

My nominations:

Rizzoli and Isles by Tess Gerritsen (currently 12 books)

The Enzo Files by Peter May (currently 6 bo..."

I have had Rizzoli and Isles on my TBR for so long! Good nomination.

[Angela]

You are all nominating some amazing series. It's going to be hard to pick. I'm going to nominate the below.

Magic to the Bone Allie Beckstrom series.

The Novice's Tale Sister Frevisse series.

The Secret History of the Pink Carnation Pink Carnation series.

[Veronica]

Monica wrote: "The Graveyard Queen is one of my all time favorites. I actually am planning a reread (re-listen really, Khristine Hvam is superb in this series) at the beginning of the year. ..."

I did a re-read via audiobook last year (or the (beginning of this year, can't remember) as a refresher so that I could finally read the last three books. Then I got sidetracked and never got around to it. Now I'm going to have to do another refresher! lol

[Jonetta]

Angela wrote: "You are all nominating some amazing series. It's going to be hard to pick. I'm going to nominate the below.

Magic to the Bone Allie Beckstrom series.

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I have the Pink Carnation series on my shelf.

[Monica]

Angela wrote: "You are all nominating some amazing series. It's going to be hard to pick. I'm going to nominate the below.

Magic to the Bone Allie Beckstrom series.

[book:The Novice's Tale|185629..."

I've read the first 8 books in the Pink Carnation series. It's a fun one. Your nomination reminded me that I need to get back to it.

[Monica]

Veronica wrote: "I did a re-read via audiobook last year (or the (beginning of this year, can't remember) as a refresher so that I could finally read the last three books. Then I got sidetracked and never got around to it. Now I'm going to have to do another refresher! lol..."

That's what I did, I listened to the first 3 as a refresher before moving on to the last three. But I whipped right through the last three (I enjoyed them so much), that I might need to do it again. I didn't savor it enough, haha!

[Jonetta]

Nominations are now closed