November '17 Serial Reader Challenge

[Nell]

NOVEMBER '17 SERIAL READER CHALLENGE

November - Full Beaver Moon

This was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. Another interpretation suggests that the name comes from the fact that the beavers are now actively preparing for winter.

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NOVEMBER 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 October 20th.

♦Pairs will be posted on October 21st.

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

♦New to the challenge? The thread for challenge guidelines and questions is here

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:


√Hilary picks for Sharon
√Jennifer picks for Joni
√Michelle picks for Marianne
√Linda R picks for Gary
√Meg picks for Anne
√Helen picks for Danielle
√Gary picks for Michelle
√Marianne picks for Kristie
√Kristie picks for Marisa
√Jess picks for Helen
√Linda C picks for Jennifer
√Jeanne picks for Connie
√Karen picks for Jeanne
√Barbara picks for Meg
√Anna Catharina picks for Hilary
√Connie N picks for Linda C
√Joni picks for Jess
√Marisa picks for Linda R
√Anne picks for Barbara
√Danielle picks for Karen
√Sharon picks for Anna Catharina

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

I'm in again! Hilary's picks for November

Connie Archer's Soup mysteries
Ladle to the Grave A Clue in the Stew

Kate Carlisle's Bookbinder series
Ripped From the Pages Books of a Feather

Elizabeth Lynn Casey's Southern Sewing Circle series
Death Threads Pinned for Murder

Lyndsey Cole's Black Cat Cafe series
RaspBuried Tort PoisonBuried Punch

Patrice Greenwood's Cafe series
A Sprig of Blossomed Thorn An Aria of Omens

[Jennifer]

In!

Donut Shop


Magical Cures


Southern Ghost Hunter


Leo Waterman


Southern Lady

[Michelle]

I’m ready:

Southern Ladies Mystery Series by Miranda James
#3 Digging Up the Dirt
#4 Fixing to Die

Mrs. Jeffries Victorian Mystery by Emily Brightwell
#1 The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries
#2 Mrs Jeffries Dusts for Clues

A League of Literary Ladies Mystery by Kylie Logan
#4 And Then There Were Nuns
#5 Gone With the Twins

A Ghost of Grannie Apples by Sue Ann Jaffarian
#5 Ghost in the Guacamole
#6 The Ghosts of Misty Hollow

Ghost-In-Law Series by Jana Deleon
#1 Trouble in Mudbug
#2 Mischief in Mudbug

[Linda]

In again!

Bubbles Mysteries by Sarah Strohmeyer (new to me)


Torie O'Shea Mysteries by Rett MacPherson (ongoing)


Tara Holloway Series by Diane Kelly (ongoing)


Den of Antiquity Mysteries by Tamar Myers (ongoing)


Vintage Kitchen Mysteries by Victoria Hamilton (ongoing)

[Meg]

Here are my November choices! I'm working on old TBRs and these have been patiently waiting for me:

Verity Long by Lynda Wilcox


Miz Scarlet by Sara Barton


Daisy Gumm Majesty by Alice Duncan


Dusty Deals by Rae Davies


Charlie Parker by Connie Shelton

[Helen]

I'm in for November.
Veronica Black Sister Joan
,

Victoria Houston Loon Lake Fishing
, ,

Sharon Short, Josie Toadfern
,

Mary Daheim, Emma Lord
,

Tamar Myers Den of Antiquity
,

[Gary]

I'm in again

Mac's Bar Series by Allyson K. Abbott
#1 #2

Poppy Peters Mysteries by A. Gardner
#1 #2

Danger Cove Mysteries by Various Authors
#13 #15

Jennifer Marsh Mysteries by Judy Fitzwater
#2 #3

Barb Jackson Mysteries by Anna Snow
#2 #3

[Marianne]

I'm in again this month

Daley Buzz Murder Mystery Series #2 & 3
bookcover:Caramels with a Side of Murder|35851091], .

Pampered Pet Mystery Series #4 & 5
.

Coffeehouse Murder Mystery Series #15 & 16
, .

A Jayne Austin Murder Mystery #13 & 14
.

Donut Shop Mystery Series #4 & 5
, .

[Kristie]

I’m in!

Hat Shop by Jenn McKinlay (#2 and #3)


Manor House by Julie Hyzy (#3 and #4)


Cookie Shop by Virginia Lowell (#2 and #3)


Gourmet De-Lite by Peg Cochran (#2 and #3)


Books by the Bay by Ellery Adams (#7 and #8)

[Jess]

I came back for this challenge in November. Include me please! Will come up with the list soon...

And below is my list!


Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear - new for me (#1 and #2)


Roderick Alleyn by Ngaio Marsh - new for me (#1 and #2)


Armand Gamache by Louise Penny - ongoing (#3 and #4)


Flavia de Luce by Alan Bradley - ongoing (#3 and #4)


Mrs Jeffries by Emily Brightwell - ongoing (#4 and #5)



These are what I'm planning to read, but subject to my library's availability, might swap to another book(s) in the same series.

[Linda C]

I'm in

Agatha Raisin
#10 #11

Cheese Shop
#1 #2

Italian Kitchen
#1 #2

Maggie Thorsen
#2 #3

Southern Ladies
#1 #2

[Jeanne]

Hello all, I'm in again. Here are my choices for November:

Bibliophile Series - Kate Carlisle (new for me)


Susan M. Boyer - Liz Talbot series (new for me)


Maisie Dobbs - (Ongoing)


White House Chef series - Julie Hyzy (Ongoing)



Lee Harris - Christine Bennett series (Ongoing)

[Karen]

I'm in for November. Here are my picks:

[Barbara]

I'm in for November, although I haven't even finished my first book for October yet. My choices are:

Mainely Needlepoint by Lea Wait (ongoing - paperback):
#2 #3

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

Northwest Cozy Mysteries by Dianne Harman (ongoing - KU):
#2 #3

House of Secrets by Marta Perry (Amish cozy trilogy - Kindle):
#1 #2 #3

Andy Carpenter by David Rosenfeld (ongoing - audio):
#13 #14

[Anna Catharina]

My November picks:

M.C.Beaton: Agatha Raisin (ongoing)
and

James Runcie: Grantchester Mysteries (new to me)
and

Ali Brandon: The Black Cat Bookshop Mysteries (ongoing)
and

Julia Buckley: A Writer's Apprentice Mystery (new to me)
and

M.R.C. Kasasian: The Gower Street Detective (new to me)
and

[Connie N.]

For November:

A Chrissy McMullen Mystery - Lois Greiman (ongoing)


Tattoo Shop Mystery - Karen E. Olson (ongoing)


The Cat Who - Lilian Jackson Braun (new to me)


Stephanie Plum - Janet Evanovich (ongoing)


Lucy Stone - Leslie Meier (ongoing)

[Joni]

November is usually a good reading month for me so here goes:

The County Cork Series by Sheila Connelly (ongoing)


The Hamish MacBeth Series by MC Beaton (ongoing)


The Domestic Diva Series by Krista Davis (ongoing)



The Scottish Highlands Series by Hannah Reed (new)


A Books by the Bay Series by Ellery Adams (ongoing)

[Marisa]

I haven't been able to read the last month books (They keep in my TBR and I'll comment when I read it), but I'll try it this month.

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

Kristie picks for me: Cold Creek

Meera Patel by Leena Clover



Professor Prather Mystery by Mary Angela



Danger Cove Farmers' Market Mystery by Gin Jones



Cold Creek by Christa Nardi



Magnolia Mysteries by Ellen Elizabeth Hunter

[Anne]

I am in for November

Cheese Shop Mysteries


Murder on Demand


Fixer-up Mysteries


Phryne Fisher


Mrs. Jeffries

[Danielle]

I am in this month. I will add in my picks tonight when I am on my computer 😀

Witch City Mysteries


Witch's Cat Mysteries


Magical Bookshop Mysteries


Haunted Vintage Mysteries


Wishcraft Mysteries

[Sharon]

Here are my just-under-the-wire November picks.
ongoing- MC Beaton, Agatha Raisin, 11 and 12 Agatha Raisin and the Love from Hell (Agatha Raisin, #11) by M.C. Beaton Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came (Agatha Raisin, #12) by M.C. Beaton
Frances Brody, Kate Shackleton, 2 and 3 A Medal for Murder (Kate Shackleton, #2) by Frances Brody Murder In The Afternoon (Kate Shackleton, #3) by Frances Brody
Krista Davis, Diva Mysteries, 3 and 4 The Diva Paints the Town by Krista Davis The Diva Cooks a Goose by Krista Davis
M.C. Beaton, Hamish MacBeth 6 and 7 Death of a Snob Death of a Prankster
new - Emily Brightwell, Mrs. Jeffries,1 and 2 The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries (Mrs. Jeffries, #1) by Emily Brightwell Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues (Mrs. Jeffries, #2) by Emily Brightwell

[Nell]

Welcome to the challenge!

The pairs are posted in msg 2. Please pick a series for your partner.

Happy reading
Nell

[Michelle]

I pick for Marianne the Coffee House Murders. Happy Reading!

[Gary]

Morning Michelle

This is a tough choice, because I haven't read a book in any of those series. I love the puns in the titles of the Literary Ladies series so I choose that series for you.

Happy reading.

[Jeanne]

Good morning Connie,
This choice was easy for me. I have enjoyed "The Cat Who" series for many years and have all of the books in hardback. I have reread many of them. So, I have chosen "The Cat Who" series by Lillian Jackson Braun for you. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have. Happy reading -- Jeanne

[Linda]

Gary wrote: "I'm in again

Mac's Bar Series by Allyson K. Abbott
#1 #2

Poppy Peters Mysteries by A. Gardner
[bookcover:Southern..."

Hi Gary!

I've only read/heard of one of your series but I really enjoyed the first in the Mack's bar series so that's what I'm picking for you. Happy reading!

[Michelle]

Thanks Gary, this is a great series, after these two I will be caught up, happy reading to you also!

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

Sharon wrote: "Here are my just-under-the-wire November picks.
ongoing- MC Beaton, Agatha Raisin, 11 and 12 Agatha Raisin and the Love from Hell (Agatha Raisin, #11) by M.C. Beaton Agatha Raisin and the Day the F..."

You have some great choices Sharon but I finally decided on the Kate Shackleton series by Frances Brody - happy reading!

[Jennifer]

Joni wrote: "November is usually a good reading month for me so here goes:

The County Cork Series by Sheila Connelly (ongoing)


The Ham..."

Joni, i'm picking County Cork for you because I just added them to my TBR in the last few weeks as well and am interested to hear what you think!

[Joni]

Joni picks for Jess

Jess I had a tough time choosing between the Maisie Dobbs series and the Flavia deLuce series as I enjoy both so much. However, since Maisie is new to you I chose it. (I listen to them on audiobook from my library and they are a good listen also. The narrator changed after the second book I believe and she is even better than the first narrator.)

Enjoy!
Joni

Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear - new for me (#1 and #2)
[bookcover:Ma..."

[Joni]

Jennifer wrote: Joni, i'm picking County Cork for you because I just added them to my TBR in the last few weeks as well and am interested to hear what you think!

Wonderful! Thank you so much. I look forward to continuing this series!



The County Cork Series by Sheila Connelly (ongoing)
[bookcover:A Turn for the Bad|25489..."

[Gary]

Michelle wrote: "Thanks Gary, this is a great series, after these two I will be caught up, happy reading to you also!"

Happy you enjoy the choice.
I almost went with Mrs Jefferies as I recently picked up the first one on my Nook when it was on sale a few weeks ago. Haven't had a chance to read it yet.

[Gary]

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

Mac's Bar Series by Allyson K. Abbott
#1 #2

Poppy Peters Mysteries by A. Gardner
[bookc..."

Glad I added that series at the last minute. There was a recent sale and I grabbed the whole series on my Nook. Looking forward to reading thd first 2. Thanks for the choice.

[Anne]

HI Barbara,

I pick the Andy Carpenter Series for you. I have read a couple of them and really enjoy them. I hope you enjoy the books.

[Marisa]

Linda wrote: "In again!Bubbles Mysteries by Sarah Strohmeyer (new to me)

Torie O'Shea Mysteries by Rett MacPherson (ongoing)

Tara Holloway Series by Diane Kelly (ongoing)

Den of Antiquity Mysteries b..."

Linda, I haven't read any of the series, but you haven't begun with Bubbles Mysteries, so, let's go!

[Connie N.]

Linda C.

The only one of your options I've read is Agatha Raisin, but I'm thinking you might want to start something new.

So I've chosen Southern Ladies since that's the highest rated of your choices.

[Connie N.]

Jeanne wrote: "Good morning Connie,
This choice was easy for me. I have enjoyed "The Cat Who" series for many years and have all of the books in hardback. I have reread many of them. So, I have chosen "The Cat W..."

Thanks, Jeanne. I'm looking forward to them.

[Anna Catharina]

Hi Hilary,

I pick Kate Carlisle's Bookbinder series for you. Happy reading!

[Linda C]

Linda C picks for Jennifer

Southern Ladies. This is on my list also.

[Linda C]

Connie N. wrote: "Linda C.

The only one of your options I've read is Agatha Raisin, but I'm thinking you might want to start something new.

So I've chosen Southern Ladies since that's the highest rated of your cho..."

thanks Connie
I picked this for Jennifer also

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

Anna Catharina wrote: "Hi Hilary,

I pick Kate Carlisle's Bookbinder series for you. Happy reading!"

Thank you Anna Catharina! Hmm I think this will have me all caught up with the series!

[Linda]

Marisa wrote: "Linda wrote: "In again!Bubbles Mysteries by Sarah Strohmeyer (new to me)

Torie O'Shea Mysteries by Rett MacPherson (ongoing)

Tara Holloway Series by Diane Kelly (ongoing)

Den of Antiquity Myster..."

Thank all for the pick! I just picked the first one up for $0.05 at a used book store.

[Danielle]

Hi Karen, I am going to pick the Fresh-Baked Mysteries for you! I hope you enjoy them. Happy Reading 😊

[Jennifer]

Linda C wrote: "Linda C picks for Jennifer

Southern Ladies. This is on my list also."

Excellent -- i just got the whole series with the latest installment of my class action lawsuit settlement from the ebook publishers. Nice little 300 buck shopping spree!

[Sharon]

Anna Catharina, what great options! But I've been wanting to start the Grantchester series since the shows started running on PBS. So I pick the Grantchester series for you. I hope you like it.

[Sharon]

Thanks, Hilary. I really liked the first book and have wanted to get back to the series.

[Barbara]

Meg wrote: "Here are my November choices! I'm working on old TBRs and these have been patiently waiting for me:

Verity Long by Lynda Wilcox
[bookcover:Scouting For Murder..."

Hi, Meg,

I haven't read any of your series choices for this month, but they all look intriguing. I am selecting the Charlie Parker books by Connie Shelton for you. I just may have to add them to my TBR list!

Hope you enjoy them!

[Barbara]

Anne wrote: "HI Barbara,

I pick the Andy Carpenter Series for you. I have read a couple of them and really enjoy them. I hope you enjoy the books."

Thank you, Anne! I have been wanting to get back to these for a while now. Looks like I'll have some fun listening in the car!