January '18 Serial Reader Challenge

[Nell]

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

Jess - The deadline to post for the January challenge was one day earlier because of December holidays. Sorry you missed it. We'll be back to our regular schedule next month. Look forward to your joining us again.

[Suranjana]

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

XXXX picks for me:

Angel Lake Mystery by CeeCee James

[bookcover:The Sweet Taste of Murde..."

Marisa I choose for you Professor Prather Mystery #1 and #2 by Mary Angela. I haven't read them but the descriptions seem interesting. Hope you enjoy reading them.

[Suranjana]

Marisa wrote: "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
[bookcover:Death, Taxes, and a French M..."

Thank you Marisa. I think I will enjoy the series.

[Marisa]

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

XXXX picks for me:

Angel Lake Mystery by CeeCee James

[bookcover:The Sweet..."

Thank you very much, I'll tell when I read them.

[Linda C]

Linda C picks for Karen
sorry to be late

I pick (A Needlecraft Mystery, #1) by Monica Ferris (A Needlecraft Mystery, #2) by Monica Ferris
something new for the new year

[Linda C]

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

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

Hi Linda! I'm picking the Tourist Trap..."

Thanks Stacie,
I am reading #4 right now and will save 5 and 6 for the 3 weeks in Jan when we will be cruising since these are on my kindle

[Karen]

Thanks Linda! I look forward to reading these!
Karen


Linda C wrote: "Linda C picks for Karen
sorry to be late

I pick (A Needlecraft Mystery, #1) by Monica Ferris (A Needlecraft Mystery, #2) by Monica..."

[Sharon]

So sorry I missed the deadline for January. I may just pick somebody else's series and "read along." In the meantime, I hope everyone has wonderful holidays.

[Gary]

Karen wrote: "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
[bookcover:Southe..."
I had a feeling when I added Agatha to the list that was the series I would end up reading. It has been tough holding off on the series until I could add it for a serial read. I picked up the first two book combo on my Nook a few weeks back when it was on sale. Thanks for picking it.

[Marianne]

OK thanks, I will make sure it posts next month.

[Danielle]

Hi Helen sorry for the delay! I am going to pick the Oceanside Hotel Series for you! I hope you enjoy your books (and your travel!)

[Danielle]

Thank you Gary! I have been looking forward to reading that series. Merry Christmas to you too!

[Connie N.]

Barbara wrote: "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)
[bookcover:Unscrewed|1..."

Thanks for the great pick, Barbara. I know what you mean about the appealing wilderness aspect of the Search & Rescue series. Unfortunately there are only 3 in the series, so reading these 2 will finish it up for me.

[Helen]

Danielle wrote: "Hi Helen sorry for the delay! I am going to pick the Oceanside Hotel Series for you! I hope you enjoy your books (and your travel!)"

Thank you Danielle. They could be very appropriate where I'm going.

[Anna Catharina]

Thank you, Meg!
I read several of her Regencies, too, and I love her books. She's one of my fav authors. Merry Christmas :)

Catharina

[Cynthia]

Can I still get in on the action? I didn't get the notice until just today.
Because this is my birth month, I'm choosing from the series that got me interested in cozy mysteries.

Hannah Swensen mystery series
#9 and #9.5

Savanah Reed mystery series
#6 and #7

Harper Connelly mystery series
#2 and #3

No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency mystery series
#6 and #7

and Miss Marple mystery series (if this isn't part of the cozy category then please disregard it)
#6 and #7

Thank you so much!

[Linda]

Finished my first book for the month - Bowled Over. I found it very enjoyable and am looking forward to the next one a little later in the month.

[Nell]

Cynthia wrote: "Can I still get in on the action? I didn't get the notice until just today.
Because this is my birth month, I'm choosing from the series that got me interested in cozy mysteries..."

Cynthia

The matches for the January challenge were made almost three weeks ago. Sorry that you missed it. The deadlines for this challenge are firm because of how participants are paired.

I will be posting the thread for next month's challenge on the 15th. Feel free to copy your post to the February thread when it opens.

I send an email blast to CMC members each month. Not sure why it reached you so late. In case it happens again, keep in mind that the sign-up for this challenge is from the 15th to the 20th.

btw - Agatha Christie definitely fits as a cozy. Her books are considered the originators of the cozy/traditional mystery genre.

[Cynthia]

Ok. Thank you, Nell.

[Jennifer]

Almost finished with my first-- A Charming Hex

[Christopher]

Jenn McKinley is on my list and the adventures of Sherlock holmes.

[Christopher]

I'm on the The Cereal Murders

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

I finished book one Pinned for Murder by Elizabeth Lynn Casey now to start Deadly Notions

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

Woo hoo finished my 2nd one yesterday!

[Meg]

Congrats, Hil!

[Meg]

Finished my first, A Muddied Murder and thought it was great. Will start second on shortly...

[Anna Catharina]

Congrats, Hilary and Meg!

I finished my first January book today, Duplicate Death by Georgette Heyer. Really good, kept me guessing til the end.

[Gary]

Finished my first book of the month. Will get to book 2 after reading my current read. So Agatha Raisin....what an amusing introduction.

[Louise]

Managed to finish and

[Jennifer]

Finished my second today: A Charming Voodoo which means I'm also caught up with the series!

[Gary]

Started my second book.

[Meg]

Finished Bitter Harvest , a very good 2nd book in series. 4.5*

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

Looks like people are doing well :D Congratulations Louise, Jennifer and Meg!

[Barbara]

I finished my first book for this month, . It was a cute, fun read. Looking forward to starting the second one in a few days.

[Helen]

Finished both my books early this month, while on holiday in Solomon Islands and totally off the grid. They were quite short, but fun to read.

[Anna Catharina]

Forgot to post: I finished my second January book Detection Unlimited by Georgette Heyer. A clever mystery and I'm a little bit sad that this was the last book in series.

[Linda]

Finished my second book for the month - Freezer I'll Shoot. This is an enjoyable series and I look forward to reading more.

[Gary]

Nearly done with my second book. About 35 pages to go. Agatha Raisin is definitely a weird person.

[Barbara]

Gary wrote: "Nearly done with my second book. About 35 pages to go. Agatha Raisin is definitely a weird person."

I have to agree. I got a free copy of the first three books on audio. The first one (Quiche of Death) was strange, and I almost didn't read the second. The second (The Vicious Vet) was better and more humorous. I'm on the third one (The Potted Gardener) now, and I'm not sure I like her at all!

[Suranjana]

I finished my two Miranda James books (Murder Past Due and Classified as Murder) today. ☺️