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I joined this group mid-May, and didn't set any real goals for the month, but here's where I'm at.1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Haha, no.
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue? Nope!
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many? Yes, I finished F is for Fugitive, so have moved ahead a bit there. I've actually already read G, so I'll be on to H in June. Also, I reread (audiobook) The Well of Ascension, #2 in the Mistborn series.
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them? None in May :(
5. Overall summary of your reading month? I read only 4 books total. A normal month for me would be more like 6-8 books. I'm a little intimidated by this group, as many of you read 10+ books each month!
1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?Nope
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness and I will definitively by continuing.
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
I moved forward in the Throne of Glass series.
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I gave Throne of Glass 5 stars, but I enjoyed all my reads this month.
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
3 down this month, but that's pretty good since I had company and my daughter graduated high school.
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1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Haha, no.
2. Did you start a..."
Oh, please don’t be intimidated! We’ve got a great mix of members whose reading ranges from a few books a month to double digits. Before I retired, I read one book a month. Also, many of us listen to audiobooks, which can really pump up our numbers if you’re listening while cleaning, shopping, cooking, etc.
It’s not about quantity, it’s about quality. And, we’re interested in YOU! Bring it.
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Nope
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkn..."
Congratulations on your daughter’s graduation!!! That’s fantastic.
Great having you join the Throne of Glass series discussions. You make a difference. Even though I didn’t enjoy this one as much, I think it’s a compelling world and the audio format impacted my enjoyment. Looking forward to the next book, especially since you and Lauren pointed out some critical clues I missed.
Jonetta wrote: "Jessika wrote: "I joined this group mid-May, and didn't set any real goals for the month, but here's where I'm at.1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Haha, no.
2...."
Jessika welcome. We really not about the numbers. As Jonetta said it about the enjoyment of reading. Some books can put you in book handover because it was thagod where other you need to read something to clear that disaster out.
1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? I managed to complete 2- Bred for love trilogy & Gypsy heroes
Up to date just 1 - Hawks MC
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I did start one series. Straight guys by Revella Hawthorne. And I've moved forward and will read more.
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
3. Suncoast society by Tymber Dalton
Hades Hangmen by Tillie Cole
Kalquor world by Tracy St. John
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
None really. I read some great twist or great imagery or great banter but nothing that'll want to read again and again or had a great emotive impact.
5. Overall summary of your reading month
I think I'm hitting my stride as far as moving forward in series. And also having a healthy dose of new authors or new series. I still have a ways to go with getting to every series I still want to start this year : those pesky new books that other makes me go "must read". That and finding the first book of a series and forgetting I was busy with another one .
I like what I'm reading and that's all I really want at the moment.
Thanks, Jonetta and Michelle, for the encouraging words!
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I managed to complete 2- Bred for love trilogy & Gypsy heroes
Up to date just 1 - Hawks MC
2. Did you start any new series?..."
I think you are hitting your stride, Michelle. Looks like you had a good month, especially as you only started one new series and progressed in it. Kudos!
1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?I completed two series this month:
Marrying Stone series - Pamela Morsi
Chicagoland Vampires - Chloe Neill
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started the Weekday Brides series by Catherine Bybee and plan on continuing.
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
Besides the two series I finished, I moved forward in three other series:
Roaring Twenties by Jenn Bennett
Gaslight Mysteries by Victoria Thompson
In Death by J. D. Robb
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I read two 5-Star books:
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I had a great month. I finished ten books and my lowest rating was 3.5 Stars!
Jonetta wrote: "Michelle wrote: " 1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? I managed to complete 2- Bred for love trilogy & Gypsy heroes
Up to date just 1 - Hawks MC
2. Did you star..."
I didn't realize that until I did the roundup of my months reading. I've moved forward in new authors/series I started this year and managed to yes add one new 1. Here's hoping : long may this stride last.
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I completed two series this month:
Marrying Stone series - Pamela Morsi
Chicagoland Vampires - Chloe Neill
2. Did you start any..."
Wow, Robin, you rocked! Congrats on a great month.
I was glad to see your review on the Bybee series. I’ve collected most (if not all) of the books in the series but wondered if they were any good.
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I completed 2 and got up to date in 3 series:
Shore Leave Cafe by Abbie Williams (complete)
The Bourbon Kings by J. R. Ward (complete)
Compass Cove by Jeannie Moon (UTD)
Angie Pallorino by Loreth Anne White (UTD)
The Hudson Sisters by Mariah Stewart
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started one, The Caliendo Resort by Shannyn Leah. I won’t be continuing.
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
I moved forward in 4 series:
Rizzoli & Isles by Tess Gerritsen
Gaslight Mystery by Victoria Thompson
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Blood Brothers by Rebecca Zanetti
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I actually had three this month. Christina Lauren does it again with Love and Other Words, which was so, so good. The Girl in the Moss was hard to put down and an almost perfect blend of strong characterization, mystery, suspense and good storytelling. The final book in the Shore Leave Cafe, Return to Yesterday delivered on a wonderful story.
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I read 15 books this month and enjoyed a really eclectic mix of genres. With three 5-star reads, it was a happy reading experience. And, I made big dents in my series reading.
1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?I completed 1 series! The Curse Workers series by Holly Black
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started 2 new series and I'll continue with both
The Three-Body Problem
The Lost Hero
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
I moved forward in 3 series:
Murder on Mulberry Bend
The King of Attolia
The Son of Neptune
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
No 5 stars this month
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
It seems that omnibus editions are the perfect way to force me to binge read a series. Especially omnibus editions that must go back to the library after a limited number of days :P
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I completed 1 series! The Curse Workers series by Holly Black
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you c..."
Lol! I never thought of omnibus editions that way😍
Congrats on a fine month, Giulia, especially completing a series. Also glad to have you participating in the Gaslight Mystery series. Aren’t you loving Frank & Sarah?
Jessika wrote: "I joined this group mid-May, and didn't set any real goals for the month, but here's where I'm at.1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Haha, no.
2. Did you start a..."
I love Mistborn (and Brandon Sanderson in general)! What did you think of The Well of Ascension? For me it was the weakest of the trilogy, although necessary for the amazing final in book #3
Jonetta wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?I completed 2 and got up to date in 3 series:
Shore Leave Cafe by Abbie Williams (complete)
The Bourbon Kings by J. R. Ward (comp..."
Wow! You made an incredible progress this month!
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Jonetta wrote: "Also glad to have you participating in the Gaslight Mystery series. Aren’t you loving Frank & Sarah? "Absolutely! I must thank this group for leading me to this series because it's something I probably would have never discovered on my own :)
1. I got caught up with one series 
I completed 5 series -
2. I started two series and I will continue both
3.I moved along in 4 series
I Team
In Death
The O'Maleys
Butler Vermont
4. My standout books-
5. Overall summary of month
I read 19 books (2 were novellas) . That is a record for me.
I loved almost everything I read. Only 3 books were 3 stars or less. I pretty much stuck with my favorite authors and series so it was expected. I will miss the series that I finished.
Jessika wrote: "I joined this group mid-May, and didn't set any real goals for the month, but here's where I'm at.1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Haha, no.
2. Did you start a..."
It's all good, no pressure here on what or how many books you read. I read a lot of books because I can finally read whenever I want because I don't have little kids anymore.
Jonetta wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?I completed 2 and got up to date in 3 series:
Shore Leave Cafe by Abbie Williams (complete)
The Bourbon Kings by J. R. Ward (comp..."
Very productive month with a big variety. I hope to jump in with Rizzoli &Isles in a few months.
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I’m enjoying the series.
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I completed 5 series -
[bookcover:Savor You..."Wow. Don’t even know where to start on your month! Three of the series you completed are on my shelf. You had a great month. Those 5-Star books say it all.
I loved Howard’s Mackenzies series. Hope you enjoy!
Jonetta wrote: "Laura wrote: "1. I got caught up with one series I completed 5 series -
[bookc..."Thanks! I am looking forward to the rest of Mackenzies series, but I'm overdriving it, and I'm afraid I'm going to have to wait awhile.
~ Giulia ~ wrote: "I love Mistborn (and Brandon Sanderson in general)! What did you think of The Well of Ascension? For me it was the weakest of the trilogy, although necessary for the amazing final in book #3"I agree completely, book 2 is a little weaker, but bridges the overall plot from book 1 to book 3.
Sanderson is one of my favorite writers. Have you read the second trilogy, starting with The Alloy of Law? Technically Mistborn #4, 5 and 6, but with different main characters that take place further into the future. Those three are also great, if you haven't read them yet!
1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?I completed two series.
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Yes, I started a lot of new series. I will probably continue with most of them at least at some point. The ones I'm most interested in continuing are:
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
I moved forward in two series.
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
No 5 star books this month, but I did enjoy almost everything I read.
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I had a really good month, getting to a lot of books that have been sitting on my shelf for years.
Jessika wrote: "Have you read the second trilogy, starting with The Alloy of Law? Technically Mistborn #4, 5 and 6, but with different main characters that take place further into the future. Those three are also great, if you haven't read them yet!"I haven't read them yet. I'm very glad to hear that they're good too!
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I completed two series.
2. Did you start a..."
Congrats on a good month! You did start a lot of new series but I must admit the covers alone hooked me, especially those first two. Were they really good?
Jonetta wrote: "Congrats on a good month! You did start a lot of new series but I must admit the covers alone hooked me, especially those first two. Were they really good?...."Yes, I really enjoyed both! You need to be a fan of Regency romances for A Useful Woman, though. There's a lot of etiquette. (But plenty of scandal too.)
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True. This one places a pretty heavy emphasis on the social rules. I was ok with it, but I know some people wouldn't be.
1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?I got caught up in two series - or rather I stayed current with the new releases.
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started two new series:
I'm still undecided about whether I'll continue with either even though I liked them both. I'm just leery of starting even more new series.
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
I moved forward in three series.
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I had one five star read this month and several four star ones.
5 stars:
- just great world building, memorable characters, writing that makes you think, and scenes that wring all the emotion out of you4 stars:
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I had a great month. Though it was low in quantity, it was high in quality. I don't think I've ever had a month with this many 4 and 5 star reading experiences. :-)
Jessika wrote: "I joined this group mid-May, and didn't set any real goals for the month, but here's where I'm at.1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Haha, no.
2. Did you start a..."
No need to feel intimidated. As long as you enjoy what you read, that's all that matters. :-)
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I got caught up in two series - or rather I stayed current with the new releases.
[bo..."Yay! When I saw what you were reading last month, I hoped you would enjoy them (Sebastian, Aaron). How excellent that you enjoyed your reading so much. And, good progress with your series, too.
1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?I got up to date in a new series I started, but that wasn't hard since only the first book is out :)
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started: King of Ashes by Raymond E. Feist, finally a new book by one of my favorite authors and I will continu the series.
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
I moved forward in 4 series:
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
The Voyage of the Basilisk by Marie Brennan
Eld by Mats Strandberg & Sara Bergmark Elfgren
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I enjoyed finally reading a new book by Raymond E. Feist, it was a good book with a new world to explore.
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
Less book then normal (7 books) because I didn't read a lot in my holiday (one week). And I started a book at the end of the month I had trouble getting through so I started another book so I could swith between the two but now I didn't finish both last month but I will this month (already finished one of them).
I enjoyed most of my book except the one I didn't finish yet and one that was luckily only just over a 100 pages long.
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I got up to date in a new series I started, but that wasn't hard since only the first book is out :)
2. Did you start any new se..."
Nice progress in your series reading, Lieke! Good job.
I’m unfamiliar with Feist but I can sense your excitement about this author. Glad you’ve got a new series to sink into.
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1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Yes
I finished The Graveyard Queen and Black Cats. I also got caught up on The Ravenels and Sebastian St. Cyr
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
No! I think this is the first time ever, lol!
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
Yes, 8
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
No 5 stars but Evil Games and Undone were both 4.5 stars. Excellent mysteries and great character development in both.
5. Overall summary of your reading month? I read 16 books. I'm really happy with my progress on the different series, especially finishing the Graveyard Queen, which I really enjoyed.
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1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Yes
I finished The Graveyard Queen and Black Cats. I also got caught up on The Ravenel..."
Excellent month, Lauren! And congrats on not starting anything new this month:) I don’t have too many of those either.
Are you still enjoying The Ravenels? I’m desperately trying to find a way to begin that series.
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Yes, the series is wonderful especially books #2 and #3 although #1 and #4 are also good. Kleypas's historical romances have always been more appealing to me than her contemporary works. I'm listening to Sugar Daddy right now and this is all the more apparent.
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Sugar Daddy is more like contemporary fiction with romantic elements and a saga. Once I adjusted my expectations, the story made more sense. The next two books, however, are very good.
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Agreed. Once I realized that the romance was secondary and I adapted my expectations, I began enjoying the story more.
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1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
Jessika
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Michelle
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Jonetta
Giulia
Laura
Allison
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Lieke
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