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Serial Reader - 2019
The Convoy Commodore book 1 of the John Mason Kemp series by Philip McCutchan. The fifth new series I've started this year.11/68
Updated message # 31: 16 completed.I've decided to go ahead and up my challenge to 50+ books: Serial Reader
Just started the Lord John spinoff trilogy - Lord John and the Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon. I typically love the Outlander series, so I was a bit surprised when the story for this book didn't grab me. It focuses on Lord John Grey, who is an important character in Outlander. The historical accuracy was present, and I enjoyed the characters, but I just couldn't connect with the discussions of soldiering. Still worth reading for the Outlander canon. 3.5 stars10/20
Finished The Athena Project book 10 of the Scott Horvath series by Brad Thor. This continues the series I started a long time ago.12/68
Updated message #31: 17 out of 20. I don't remember if I already mentioned this or not but I'm going to go ahead and aim for Serial Reader 50+. I read many more books in a series than I thought!!
Just completed a Hercule Poirot book - Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie. It's been such a long time since I read Christie that I completely forgot how wonderful her writing is! It's so tight and exacting, all extraneous matters are cut out - completely brilliant! And her characters are beautifully, frightfully crafted with all their seedy imperfections spilling out bit by bit. A must read! 5 stars11/20
Walking Shadow, Spencer series book 21 by Robert Parker. Been working on this series for a very long time.13/68
Alliance Rising: The Hinder Stars I, book 1 of a new series by C.J. Cherryh set in her Alliance-Union universe. And just as good as all the others.14/68
I would like to increase my goal to 50. Which means I'm at 25/50Here is the full list:
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SANDYE wrote: "I'm in for 15 books for this challenge! 15 / 15 CHALLENGE COMPLETED 2/24/19
The Cuckoo series by K.L. Smith
1. Flight of the Cuckoo - Finished 1/1/19
Paris Nig..."
Congratulations! Will you be increasing your goal?
Maria wrote: "Please sign me up for 40 books. Books TBD later.38/40
Her Dying Breath(Slaughter Creek #2) 1-1
Worth Dying For(Slaughter Creek #3) 1-3
Dying for Love(Slaughter Creek #4) 1-4
Sweet(Contour..."
Awesome job so far!
Just re-read the first book in the Witchlands series - Truthwitch by Susan Dennard. Just as good as I remember it the first time! 4 stars12/20
Sunny wrote: "I'm in for 11-20And will be reading from the:
Molly Murphy series by Rhys Bowen:
For the Love of Mike
Oh Danny Boy
In Dublin's Fair City
Tell Me Pretty Maiden
In a Gilded Cage
Bless the Bride
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Welcome to the challenge!
Den wrote: "SERIAL READER CHALLENGEDuration: January 1 – December 31, 2019
Aiming for 24
Read: 21/24
1 David Attenborough New Life Stories David Attenborough #2 New Life Stor..."
Welcome to the challenge! You are doing great!
Rachael wrote: "Updated message 24: 10/20 read already. At this rate, I might have to see about increasing my goal"Just let me know when you increase it
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