November '18 Serial Reader Challenge

[Nell]

NOVEMBER '18 SERIAL READER CHALLENGE

Color: Claret Red - Passionate, Motivating, Intense

Claret Red helps increase your ambitions and persistence.

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NOVEMBER CHALLENGE:
Please note the date changes. Post your series by October 22nd.

♦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 22nd.

♦Pairs will be posted on October 23rd.

♦Select a series for your partner between October 23rd and 25th...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.

Challenge participants are advised to have their GR account set to accept personal messages so the moderator can contact you.

[Nell]

Participants / Pairs:


🎗Jennifer picks for Anne
🎗Hilary picks for Jennifer
🎗Michelle picks for Pat
🎗Susan picks for Linda R
🎗Darcy picks for Karen
🎗Pat picks for Vanessa
🎗Barbara picks for Hilary
🎗Linda R picks for Marianne
🎗Connie picks for Barbara
🎗Gary picks for Helen
🎗Meg picks for Susan
🎗Helen picks for Michelle
🎗Linda C picks for Meg
🎗Karen picks for Anastasia
🎗Marianne picks for Linda C
🎗Donna picks for Gary
🎗Vanessa picks for Connie
🎗Anne picks for Darcy
🎗Anastasia picks for Donna

[Jennifer]

Series for November:

Danger Cove


Donut Shop --


Magical Bookshop


Bakeshop Mystery


Nocturne Falls Universe

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

blimey this has come round quickly again! Still I am in and up for more reading :D

Jessica Beck's Classic Diner series
A Killer Cake
A Baked Ham

Beate Boeker's Temptation in Florence series
Seaside Death
Classic Death

Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton series
A Medal for Murder
Murder in the Afternoon

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

Kate E. Dyer-Seeley's Pacific Northwest series
Silenced in the Surf
First Degree Mudder

[Michelle]

count me in.....
Southern Sisters Mystery by Miranda James

A Funeral Parlor Mystery by Lillian Bell

A Bibliophile Mystery by Kate Carlisle

Blackbird Sisters Mystery by Nancy Martin

A Haunted Yarn Shop by Molly MacRae

[Susan]

Missed October, but ready for this one.
Flavia de Luce Mysteries
Speaking from Among the Bones
The Dead in their Vaulted Arches .
Bess Crawford mysteries
A Question of Honor
An unwilling Accomplice
Lady Sherlock mysteries
A Study in Scarlet women
A Conspiracy in Belgravia
Inspector Jury mysteries
The Old Foxed Deceived
The Anodyne Neclace

A Someday Quilts mysteries
The Lover's Knot
A Drunkard's Path

[[deleted user]]

I’m in.

5 Series for November 2018:

Coffeehouse Mystery by Cleo Coyle:

Miss Fortune Mysteries by Jana Deleon:

Potting Shed Mysteries by Marty Wingate:

Trash N Treasure Mysteries by Barbara Allan:

Vintage Magic Mysteries by Annette Blair:
.

[Pat]

I am in.

Harper Lin

Cape Bay Cafe series ongoing
1. Margaritas, Marzipan and Murder #3
2. Lattes, Ladyfingers, and Lies #4

Harper Lin

Pink Cupcake series ongoing
1. A Deadly Bridal Shower #2
2. Food Festival and A Funeral #3

Jenn McKinlay

Cupcake Bakery series ongoing
1. Going, Going, Ganache #5
2. Sugar and Iced #6

Susan Wittig Albert

The Darling Dahlias Series never read
1. The Darling Dahlias and The Cucumber Tree #1
2. The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies #2

Victoria Laurie

Ghost Hunter series never read
1. What A Ghoul to Do #1
2. Demons are Ghouls Best Friend #2

Melinda Leigh

Mogan Bane series never read
1. Say You're Sorry
2. Her Last Goodbye

[Barbara]

My theme for this month is "Thanksgiving" so all of my selections are either authors I am thankful for and/or series with books centered around Thanksgiving:

Tourist Trap by Lynn Cahoon (ongoing):


Odelia Grey by Sue Ann Jaffarian (ongoing):


Pendergast by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (ongoing):


Zoe Donovan by Kathi Daley (new to me):


Domestic Diva by Krista Davis (new to me):

[Linda]

I am in. Can't believe we are picking for November already. All of them are on going and 3 of them will let me finish the series.

Talk Radio Mysteries by Mary Kennedy


Molly Doyle Mysteries by Elaine Flinn


Lighthouse Inn Mysteries by Tim Myers


Puzzle Lady Mysteries by Nero Blanc


Spice Shop Mysteries by Leslie Budewitz

[Connie N.]

November 2018 Possibilities:

A Candy Shop Mystery - Sammi Carter (ongoing)


Chocoholic Mystery - JoAnna Carl (ongoing)


A Clueless Cook Mystery - Liz Lipperman (ongoing)


A Fresh-Baked Mystery - Livia J. Washburn (ongoing)


The Cat Who - Lilian Jackson Braun (ongoing)

[Gary]

I'm back for November

Aloha Lagoon Mysteries by Various Authors
#8 #9

Nero Wolfe by Rex Stout
#3 #4

Petra Paranormal Mysteries by Margaret C. Morse
#1 #2

Ivy Meadows Mystery Series by Cindy Brown
#2 #3

Merry Wrath Mystery Series by Leslie Langtry
#7 #8

[Meg]

My November choices:

Terri L Austin - Rose Strickland
Diners, Dives & Dead Ends
Last Diner Standing

Christy Murphy
Milkshakes and Murder
Mocha and Murder

T. Sue VerSteeg and Traci Andrighetti - Danger Cove
Killer Closet Case
Deadly Dye and a Soy Chai

Juliette Harper - Jinx Hamilton
Witch at Heart
Witch at Odds

Kathi Daley - Sand and Sea Hawaiian mystery
Murder at Sunrise
Murder at the Witching Hour

[Helen]

I’m in again. Back at work after a long break, so I’m revisiting some of my favourite series.

Edie Claire, Leigh Koslow.

,

Diana Xarissa, Isle of Man mysteries.

,

Mary Daheim, Emma Lord.

,

Denise Swanson, Scumble River mysteries.

,

Louise Penny, Chief Inspector Gamache.

,

[Linda C]

I'm in

Aunt Dimity Mysteries - Nancy Atherton
#9 #10

Cat in the Stacks - Miranda James
#6 #7

Faith Fairchild Mysteries - Katherine Hall Page
#1 #2

Fresh-Baked Mysteries - Livia J. Washburn
#2 #3

Agatha Raisin Mysteries - M. C. Beaton
#13 #14

[Karen]

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

[Marianne]

I'm in again this month. Here are my choices:

Hang Ten Australian Cozy Mystery by Stacey Alabaster:
and .

Val Masters Wedding Planning Series by Harper Harris:
and .

Sweet Sense Series by Josephine Wiggle:
and .

Ollie Stratford Cozy Mystery Series by N.C. Lewis:
and .

An Irish Mystery Series by Kathy Cranston:
and .

[Donna]

I’d like to try this. My series are:
A Witch’s Cat Mystery by Delia James
By Familiar Means #2 and Familiar Motives #3

Tess and Tilley by Kathy Daley
The Halloween House #4 and The Thanksgiving Trip #5

Ethnic Eats Mystery by Kylie Logan
French Fried #2 and Italian Iced #3

Seaside Knitters by Sally Goldenbaum
Death by Cashmere #1 and Patterns in the Sand #2

Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery by Ellery Adams
Pies and Prejudice #1 and Peach Pies and Alibies #2

[Vanessa]

I can’t say no, so I am in!! Will post my picks when my migraine is over...

Okay... ALL new to me, lots of fall themed to help me with my other fall challenges!

Cozy Baked Mystery by Kate Bell


Pumpkin Hollow by Kate Bell


Miss Zukas by Jo Dereske


Zoe Donovan by Kathi Daley


Sadie Kramer Flair by Deborah Garner

[Anne]

I have never done this before, so I'll give it a try. I choose:

Agatha Raisin


Aurora Teagarden


Vintage Toy Shop


Lady Sherlock


Chief Inspector Gamache

[Anastasia]

I am another newbie to this challenge but I am so excited. I love finding new series to read/listen to!

Charmer Pie Shoppe Mystery- Ellery Adams


Food Lovers Village Mystery- Leslie Budewitz



A Merry Ghost Inn Mystery



Rowan Gray Mystery- Lily Harper Hart



Haunter Library-Allison Brook

[Nell]

Welcome to the challenge everyone. Pairs are posted in msg 2. Please pick a series for your partner.

[Linda]

Marianne wrote: "I'm in again this month. Here are my choices:

Hang Ten Australian Cozy Mystery by Stacey Alabaster:
and .

Val Mas..."

Marianne,

I haven't read any of your series (although I just started book 1 in the Irish series yesterday), I think you need a trip to Australia so I choose the Hang Ten Australian Cozies for you. Happy reading!

[Pat]

Vanessa wrote: "I can’t say no, so I am in!! Will post my picks when my migraine is over...

Okay... ALL new to me, lots of fall themed to help me with my other fall challenges!

Cozy Baked Mystery by [author:Kate..."

Vanessa I honestly have not read any of these authors but I recommend Cozy Baked Mystery by Kate Bell.

Happy Reading!

[[deleted user]]

Hi Karen. I’m not familiar with your series, but I can see that baked goods is a recurring theme, so I have chosen Tragic Toppings and Killer Crullers. Happy Reading!

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

Jennifer wrote: "Series for November:

Danger Cove
[bo..."

Some great choices there Jennifer, but I think I will go with Danger Cove - happy reading!

[Gary]

Helen:

A tough choice. I have read the first of Louise Penny authored series and have read at least the first two in Daheim's Bed and Breakfast series. Of the other three I have heard good things about the Scumble River series and am unfamiliar with the 2 remaining series.

I am picking the Chief Inspector Gamache series. I really need to read more of that series.

I hope you enjoy the books.

[Michelle]

Pat I pick for you The Ghost Hunters Series. Happy Reading!

[Anastasia]

Donna I am choosing the Charmed Pie Shoppe mystery’s for you. It’s on my list too so let me know how you like it!

[Karen]

Hi Anastasia,
I pick the Charmer Pie Shoppe Mystery series for you. Happy Reading!
Karen

Anastasia wrote: "I am another newbie to this challenge but I am so excited. I love finding new series to read/listen to!

Charmer Pie Shoppe Mystery- Ellery Adams
[bookcover..."

[Connie N.]

Barbara, I choose the Domestic Diva series by Krista Davis for you. It makes me think of Thanksgiving, so I think it'll be perfect for November.
Enjoy!

[Jennifer]

Anne wrote: "I have never done this before, so I'll give it a try. I choose:

Agatha Raisin
..."


Oh!! Anne, I pick Chief Inspector Gamache for you. What a great series! Hope you enjoy --

[Jennifer]

Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Series for November:

Danger Cove
[bookcover:Tree of Life and De..."

yay, i like to make headway on series i have a lot left of. Thank you!

[Anne]

Darcy wrote: "I’m in.

5 Series for November 2018:

Coffeehouse Mystery by Cleo Coyle:

Miss Fortune Mysteries by [author:J..."

Darcy,
I think your cozies all look like fun. I am picking the Potting Shed Mysteries for you. I haven't read them but they just jumped out at me from your list.
Happy Reading!
Anne

[Barbara]

Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "blimey this has come round quickly again! Still I am in and up for more reading :D

Hi, Hilary,

I've not read any of your choices, but I am really interested in starting Kate Dyer-Seeley's Pacific Northwest series myself, so I am selecting that one for you. Hope you enjoy the books!

--Barbara

[Barbara]

Connie N. wrote: "Barbara, I choose the Domestic Diva series by Krista Davis for you. It makes me think of Thanksgiving, so I think it'll be perfect for November.
Enjoy!"

Thank you, Connie, for the selection! I have been thinking about starting this series for a while, and now seems to be the perfect time!

[Meg]

Susan wrote: "Missed October, but ready for this one.
Flavia de Luce Mysteries
Speaking from Among the Bones
The Dead in their Vaulted Arches[bookcover:The Dead ..."

Hello, Susan: I'm choosing the first series on your list, Flavia de Luce. I have the first one on my WL and hope to get it soon!

[Sharon]

Darn! I missed the deadline. Enjoy your November reading, everyone. See you in December.

[Jennifer]

Sharon wrote: "Darn! I missed the deadline. Enjoy your November reading, everyone. See you in December."

Post if you want and I’ll pick for you. You can pick a second series for me if you like also. I read about 40 books a month so I’ve got room in my November list. :-)

[Sharon]

If Nell says it's OK, I will. But I'll defer to our moderator.

[Linda C]

For Meg I am going to pick for you:
Juliette Harper's Jinx Hamilton series

I am not familiar with any of these series so since I am picking in Oct I am picking the Witch books

Happy reading!

[Nell]

Sharon wrote: "If Nell says it's OK, I will. But I'll defer to our moderator."

Sorry you missed it, Sharon. For this challenge to work, we have to stick to hard deadlines. The only exceptions I've made are when it was my fault.

I'll look forward to your joining us next month.

[Helen]

Gary wrote: "Helen:

A tough choice. I have read the first of Louise Penny authored series and have read at least the first two in Daheim's Bed and Breakfast series. Of the other three I have heard good things ..."

Thank you Gary. I really liked the first one, and want to read more of them.

[Helen]

Michelle wrote: "count me in.....
Southern Sisters Mystery by Miranda James

A Funeral Parlor Mystery by Lillian Bell
[bookcover:A Grave Iss..."

Hi Michelle,
I don’t know any of your series, but I like the sound of the funeral parlour mysteries - quirky, and a bit different. So they are my choice for you this month.

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

Barbara wrote: "Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "blimey this has come round quickly again! Still I am in and up for more reading :D

Hi, Hilary,

I've not read any of your choices, but I am really interested..."

Thank you Barbara - I am happy to be getting back to them!

[Sharon]

Thanks, Nell. I'll be back for December.

[Susan]

Meg wrote: "Susan wrote: "Missed October, but ready for this one.
Flavia de Luce Mysteries
Speaking from Among the Bones
The Dead in their Vaulted Arches[bookc..."
Thanks Meg,
I really enjoy the characters in this series.

[Susan]

Afternoon Linda.
You had so many good choices. So for you I chose the Spice Shop mysteries

[Meg]

Linda C wrote: "For Meg I am going to pick for you:
Juliette Harper's Jinx Hamilton series

I am not familiar with any of these series so since I am picking in Oct I am picking the Witch books

Happy reading!"

Perfect - thank you Linda!

[Linda]

Susan wrote: "Afternoon Linda.
You had so many good choices. So for you I chose the Spice Shop mysteries"

Thanks for picking this one, it will really help me in several challenges. And bonus I’ll actually finish a series!