January '18 Serial Reader Challenge

[Nell]

JANUARY '18 SERIAL READER CHALLENGE

January - Full Wolf Moon

Amid the cold and deep snows of midwinter, the wolf packs howled hungrily outside Indian villages.

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JANUARY CHALLENGE:
Please note the earlier dates for the holiday season.

♦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 December 19th.

♦Pairs will be posted on December 20th.

♦Select a series for your partner between December 20th and 23rd...sooner is better

♦Next month, read two (or more) books from the series selected for you.

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.

*Books read for this challenge can also be used for the Happy Holidays challenge.

[Nell]

Participants:


√Michelle picks for Louise
√Hilary picks for Anne
√Louise picks for Linda R
√Connie picks for Michelle
√Jennifer picks for Hilary
√Danielle picks for Helen
√Sandra picks for Jennifer
√Anna Catharina picks for Sandra
√Helen picks for Stacie
√Linda R picks for Barbara
√Karen picks for Gary
√Meg picks for Anna Catharina
√Linda C picks for Karen
√Anne picks for Meg
√Gary picks for Danielle
√Marisa picks for Suranjana
√Barbara picks for Connie
√Suranjana picks for Marisa
√Stacie picks for Linda C

[Michelle]

I’m ready to start the new year...

A Mystic Notch Series by Leighann Dobbs
2 A Spirited Tail
3 A Mew To A Kill

Mrs. Jeffries Mystery Series by Emily Brightwell
2 Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues
3 The Ghost And Mrs. Jeffries

A Ghost of Granny Apples by Sue Ann Jaffarian
5. Ghost in the Guacamole
6. Ghosts of Misty Hollow

A Southern Ladies Mystery by Miranda James
3. digging Up the Dirt
4. Fixing to Die

A Do-It-Yourself Mystery by Jennie Bentley
3. Plaster and Poison
4. Mortar and Murder

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

Okay Hilary's picks for January 2018 (eeep!)

Aloha Lagoon series by various
Mele Kalikimaka Murder
Ukulele Deadly

Elizabeth Lynn Casey's Southern Sewing Circle
Pinned for Murder
Deadly Notions

Lyndsey Cole's Black Cat Cafe
RaspBuried Tort
PoisonBuried Punch

Matthew Costello's Cherringham series
Thick as Thieves
Last Train to London

Patrice Greenwood's Wisteria Tearoom
A Sprig of Blossomed Thorn
An Aria of Omens

[Louise]

January Serial Reader

1. Mac Faraday Mystery


2. Tony Hill & Carol Jordan


3. Magic & Mayhem


4. Southern Ghost Hunter


5. Peridale Cafe

[Connie N.]

This year I want to make some progress on series that I've just started.


A Chrissy McMullen Mystery - Lois Greiman (ongoing)


Search and Rescue Mystery - M.L. Rowland (ongoing)


Stay at Home Dad Mysteries - Jeffrey Allen (ongoing)


Tattoo Shop Mystery - Karen E. Olson (ongoing)


Lucy Stone - Leslie Meier (ongoing)

[Jennifer]

In!

Donut Shop


Magical Cures


Southern Ghost Hunter


Leo Waterman


Relatively Dead

[Danielle]

def in.

Under Suspicion Series [New To Me]


Wishcraft Mysteries [On-going]


Haunted Vintage Mysteries [On-going]


Witch's Cat Mysteries [New to Me]


Witch City Mysteries

[Sandra]

I'm in


Witchless In Seattle Series
by Dakota Cassidy


A Gray Whale Inn Mystery Series
by Karen MacInerney


A Little Library Mystery Series
by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli


Roundup Crew Mystery Series
by Diana Orgain


Katherine Sullivan Mysteries Series
by Emily Barnes

[Anna Catharina]

I haven't started my December books... but count me in!

M.C. Beaton: Agatha Raisin (ongoing)


Minna Lindgren: Lavender Ladies Detective Agency (ongoing)
(sorry, can't find an english edition of book 3...)

Georgette Heyer: Inspector Hemingway (ongoing)


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


Ali Brandon: The Black Cat Bookshop Mystery (ongoing)

[Helen]

I'm in again for January, but as I'll be travelling for the next 6 weeks, I'm choosing series on kindle which I can read on my iPad or phone.
All these series are new to me.

Jerilyn Dufresne, Sam Darling.
Who Killed My Boss?: A Sam Darling Mystery, Any Meat in That Soup?: A Sam Darling Mystery

Alison Golden, Reverend Annabelle Dixon.
,

CeeCee James, Oceanside Hotel
,

Stacey Alabaster, Craft Circle Murders
,

Leighann Dobbs, Lexy Baker
,

[Linda]

Back in!

Cookbook Nook Mysteries by Daryl Wood Gerber (new to me)


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


Tara Holloway Series by Diane Kelly (ongoing)


Den of Antiquity Mysteries by Tamar Myers (ongoing)


Vintage Kitchen Mysteries by Victoria Hamilton (ongoing)

[Karen]

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

[Meg]

Here are
my picks for the New Year!


Wendy Tyson - A Greenhouse Mystery

A Muddied Murder
Bitter Harvest

Jennifer Fischetto; Traci Andrighetti - Danger Cove
Death by Scones
Deadly Dye and a Soy Chai

Marie Astor - Janet Maple
Catching the Bad Guy
Bad Guys Get Caught

Catherine Bruns; Anne Marie Stoddard - Aloha Lagoon
Death of the Big Kahuna
Bikinis Bloodshed

Leslie Langtry - Merry Wrath
Mint Cookie Murder
Marshmallow S'More Murder

[Linda C]

I'm in for another year

Tourist Trap Mysteries - Lynn Cahoon
#5 #6

TJ Jensen Mysteries - Kathi Daley
#1 #2

Daisy Gumm Mysteries - Alice Duncan
#3 #4

Jamie Winters Mysteries - Kelly Rey
#1 #2

Mercy Allcutt Mysteries - Alice Duncan
#2 #3

[Anne]

I am in

Murder on Demand


Mrs Jeffries

Phryne Fisher


Sarah Booth Delaney


Southern Ladies Mystery

[Gary]

I am back in for January after taking December off.

Poppy Peters Mysteries by A. Gardner
#1 #2

Danger Cove Mysteries by Various Authors
#13 #15
I read #14 a couple months or so ago.

Barb Jackson Mysteries by Anna Snow
#2 #3

Agatha Raisin by M.C. Beaton
#1 #2

Culinary Competition Mysteries by Janel Gradowski
#4 #5

[Marisa]

There are still pending books from the previous months, but let's try again this month:

Suranjana picks for me: Professor Prather Mystery by Mary Angela

Angel Lake Mystery by CeeCee James



Professor Prather Mystery by Mary Angela



Danger Cove Farmers' Market Mystery by Gin Jones



Scarlet Cove by Agatha Frost and Evelyn Amber



Danger Cove Cocktail Mystery/a> by Nicole Leiren

[Barbara]

Count me in. New Year, New Series. Here are my choices:

Carson Stables Mysteries by Leigh Hearon:
1. 2.

Dre Thomas/Angela Evans by Pamela Samuels Young:
1. 2.

Callie's Kitchen by Jenny Kales:
1. 2.

Cat Latimer by Lynn Cahoon:
1. 2.

Amos Decker by David Baldacci
1. 2.

[Suranjana]

I am in! Though I am still reading past month's books but I am ready for a new challenge. 🙂

1. TARA HOLLOWAY MYSTERY Series by Diane Kelly



2. Cat in the Stacks Mystery by Miranda James



3. Embroidery Mystery by Amanda Lee



4. Library Lover's Mystery by Jenn McKinlay



5. Magical Bakery Mystery by Bailey Cates

[Stacie]

Looking forward to starting the year off with a good book!

1. Coffeehouse Mysteries by Cleo Coyle-





2. Aloha Lagoon Mysteries -





3. Piper Prescott Mysteries by Gail Oust -





4. Pancake House Mysteries by Sarah Fox-





5. Bel McGrath by Maggie McConnon-

[Nell]

Welcome to the challenge everyone. Some of you are new and others are returning.

The pairs are posted here. Please pick a series for your partner.

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

Anne wrote: "I am in

Murder on Demand


Mrs Jeffries[bookcover:Mrs. Jeffries Stands Cor..."

Hmm some good choices there Anne! But I think some Southern Charm could be nice - so I pick The Southern Ladies Mysteries for you - happy reading!

[Linda]

Nell wrote: "Welcome to the challenge everyone. Some of you are new and others are returning.

The pairs are posted here. Please pick a series for your partner."

Since there are 2 Linda's I'm not sure whether I should pick for Barbara or Karen. They both have good series to choose from and I don't want us to both choose for the same person. Thanks!

[Nell]

Linda R -

You are picking for Barbara. I edited msg 2 to make it clear who picks for whom.

[Linda]

Nell wrote: "Linda R -

You are picking for Barbara. I edited msg 2 to make it clear who picks for whom."

Thanks!

[Linda]

Barbara wrote: "Count me in. New Year, New Series. Here are my choices:

Carson Stables Mysteries by Leigh Hearon:
1. 2.

Dre Thomas..."

I haven't read any of your series but culinary is always good so I'm choosing Callie's Kitchen for you. Happy reading!

[Connie N.]

Hi Michelle, since it's the beginning of a new year and therefore time for new projects, I pick for you:

A Do-It-Yourself Mystery by Jennie Bentley

[Anna Catharina]

Sandra wrote: "I'm in..."

Hi Sandra,

I'm librarian so I choose "A Little Library Mystery Series" by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli. Happy reading and merry Christmas!

[Michelle]

Hi Louise I pick the Southern Ghost Hunter since I enjoyed them so much, happy reading!

[Jennifer]

Hilary, I pick southern sewing circle for you because this is a series I need to get caught up on myself!!

[Anne]

Hi Meg,

I pick the Greenhouse Mysteries for you. I have not read them but they sound interesting.

[Gary]

Danielle

I haven't read any of those series. The Witch's Cat series looks likd fun. I choose that series for you. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy Reading.

[Stacie]

Linda C wrote: "I'm in for another year

Tourist Trap Mysteries - Lynn Cahoon
#5 #6
.."

Hi Linda! I'm picking the Tourist Trap Mysteries for you. I need to return to this series as I really enjoyed the first two. I hope Lynn Cahoon is planning future installments. Happy holidays & Happy Reading!

[Meg]

Anne wrote: "Hi Meg,

I pick the Greenhouse Mysteries for you. I have not read them but they sound interesting."

Thanks, Anne, and Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas!

[Meg]

Hello, Anna Catharina, it was tough but I finally decided on Georgette Heyer. Such a good writer! I've only read her Regencies but have the mysteries on my TBR.

Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays!

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

Jennifer wrote: "Hilary, I pick southern sewing circle for you because this is a series I need to get caught up on myself!!"

Thank you Jennifer - this fulfills my goal of catching up on reading and stitching lol

[Barbara]

Connie N. wrote: "This year I want to make some progress on series that I've just started.


A Chrissy McMullen Mystery - Lois Greiman (ongoing)


Search an..."

Connie,

I haven't read any of your series, but they all look interesting. I was torn between the Stay-at-Home Dad and the Search and Rescue series, but I think I will go with the Search and Rescue series. There's something about the outdoor-nature of the series that is particularly appealing. I may just try them myself!

Enjoy!

--Barbara

[Barbara]

Linda wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Count me in. New Year, New Series. Here are my choices:

Carson Stables Mysteries by Leigh Hearon:
1. 2. [bookcover:Saddle Up For Murder|28814..."

Thank you, Linda! I've been curious about this series for a while, and I actually have the first two on my Kindle. Looking forward to starting this in then New Year!

[Louise]

Michelle wrote: "Hi Louise I pick the Southern Ghost Hunter since I enjoyed them so much, happy reading!"

Thanks Michelle, I enjoyed the 1st in the series

[Louise]

Linda wrote: "Back in!

Cookbook Nook Mysteries by Daryl Wood Gerber (new to me)


Bad Hair Day Mysteries by [author:Nancy..."

Linda I am unfamiliar with any of your series but they do look good. As I have a baking bug I choose Vintage Kitchen Mysteries for you.

Enjoy🙂

[Linda]

Louise wrote: "Linda wrote: "Back in!

Cookbook Nook Mysteries by Daryl Wood Gerber (new to me)


Bad Hair Day Mysteries by..."

Thanks! Looking forward to getting a few books off the TBR!

[Sandra]

Jennifer wrote: "In!


Hi Jennifer, I pick Magical Cures by Tonya Kappes for you. Happy Reading!

[Sandra]

Anna Catharina wrote:

"Hi Sandra,

I'm librarian so I choose "A Little Library Mystery Series" by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli. Happy reading and merry Christmas!"


Thank You! Happy Holidays!

[Marianne]

I posted to do the challenge this month but I don't see my name on the list of participants.

[Jess]

Oh on, I forgot to participate.. :( Oh well, next month I'll do it definitely

[Karen]

Hi Gary,
I'm picking the Agatha Raisin books for you. Happy Reading!
Karen


Gary wrote: "I am back in for January after taking December off.

Poppy Peters Mysteries by A. Gardner
#1[bookcover:Chocolate Macaroons and a Dead Groom|25..."

[Helen]

Hi Stacie, I don't know any of your series, but the Pancake House mysteries sound delicious, so I'm choosing those for you.

[Marisa]

Suranjana wrote: "I am in! Though I am still reading past month's books but I am ready for a new challenge. 🙂

1. TARA HOLLOWAY MYSTERY Series by Diane Kelly

..."

Suranjana, I choose for you the Cat in the Stacks series. I've read all the books and I've enjoyed it a lot, I hope you enjoy it too.

[Nell]

Marianne wrote: "I posted to do the challenge this month but I don't see my name on the list of participants."

Marianne - I don't see a post from you for the January challenge. I just double checked in case I missed it. Maybe there was a glitch on GR and your post is missing?!