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Take 5 series, read:
✔ City of Bones
✔ City of Ashes
✔ City of Glass
✔ City of Fallen Angels
✔ City of Lost Souls
✔ City of Heavenly Fire
✔ Stalking Jack the Ripper
✔ Hunting Prince Dracula
✔ Escaping from Houdini
✔ Capturing the Devil
✔ Archangel's Heart
✔ Archangel's Viper
✔ Archangel's Prophecy
✔ A Gathering of Shadows
✔ A Conjuring of Light
✔ Brief Cases
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
✔ chick-lit - Plain Truth
✔ romance - This is Who I Am
✔ mystery - Ashley Bell
✔ pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi - The Archived
✔ young adult - Shadow and Bone
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.
✔ Ninth House
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
✔ Flowers in the Attic
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
✔ Dune
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...
✔ Midnight Crossroad
✔ Day Shift
✔ Night Shift
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
✔ The Cruel Prince
✔ The Wicked King
✔ The Queen of Nothing
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior.
✔ Moon Called
✔ Alpha & Omega
✔ Cry Wolf
✔ Hunting Ground
✔ Blood Bound
✔ Iron Kissed
✔ Bone Crossed
✔ Silver Borne
✔ River Marked
✔ Fair Game
✔ Frost Burned
✔ Dead Heat
✔ Night Broken
✔ Fire Touched
✔ Silence Fallen
✔ Burn Bright
Storm Cursed
Smoke Bitten
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SERIAL
Duration: 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2020
Completed: 30/30
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5:
1/17
3/5
4/13
5/10
6/204:
1/13
3/19
6/183:
1/15
1/21
2/19 2:
4/11
4/291:
1/242) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
chick-lit
5/19romance
2/2mystery
1/27pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
1/20young adult-
1/23) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
1/104) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
12/165) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
6/236) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
1/7
1/29
2/5
2/117) 3rd Degree (3 books):
3/12
3/17
3/20BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
1/18
Shut Up & Read 2020 Serial Reader ChallengeSERIAL KILLER READER CHALLENGE
Duration: 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2020
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice): Gossip Girl #2-6
4 from 2nd: The Vampire Diaries #5-9
3 from 3rd: Harry Potter
2 from 4th:
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
chick-lit: Confessions of a Shopaholic
romance: L'ultimo bacio - Bianca Marconero
mystery: Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha Christie
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi: Saga
young adult: Gossip Girl #1
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
Lord of the Rings
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!
A Court of Thorns and Roses
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
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Shut Up & Read 2020 Serial Reader Challenge (0/39)Time Period: Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
Jack the Page Ripper (15 books)
Take 5 series, read: 5 from 1st, 4 from 2nd, 3 from 3rd, 2 from 4th, 1 from 5th
Chloe Neill
Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires #1)
Friday Night Bites (Chicagoland Vampires #2)
Twice Bitten (Chicagoland Vampires #3)
Hard Bitten (Chicagoland Vampires #4)
Drink Deep (Chicagoland Vampires #5)
Kimberly Derting
The Body Finder (The Body Finder #1)
Desires of the Dead (The Body Finder #2)
The Last Echo (The Body Finder #3)
Dead Silence (The Body Finder #4)
Tonya Hurley
Precious Blood (The Blessed #1)
Passionaries (The Blessed #2)
Hallowed (The Blessed #3)
Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
Aurora Rising (The Aurora Cycle #1)
Aurora Burning (The Aurora Cycle #2)
Kiersten White
Slayer (Slayer #1)
Una-book-bomber (5 books)
chick-lit, romance, mystery, pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi, young adult
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
Reputation by Sara Shepard
Virals (Virals #1) by Kathy Reichs
Evermore (The Immortals #1) by Alyson Noel
Spree Series Killer (1+ book)
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future
Reverie by Ryan La Sala
Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely #1) by Melissa Marr
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book)
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later
Six of Crows (Six of Crows #1) by Leigh Bardugo
The Book Strangler (12 books)
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book)
P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
Marked (House of Night #1)
Betrayed (House of Night #2)
Chosen (House of Night #3)
Untamed (House of Night #4)
Hunted (House of Night #5)
Tempted (House of Night #6)
Burned (House of Night #7)
Awakened (House of Night #8)
Destined (House of Night #9)
Hidden (House of Night #10)
Revealed (House of Night #11)
Redeemed (House of Night #12)
3rd Degree (3 books)
Read a trilogy
Holly Black
The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air #1)
The Wicked King (The Folk of the Air #2)
The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air #3)
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, bodybuilder, warrior
Lipstick Voodoo (Kincaid Strange #2) by Kristi Charish
SERIAL READER CHALLENGE
12/31/2020 - Missed completing this challenge by 6 books, four of which I was dead certain I was going to finally read this year! (The other two were new finds.) I will be including the ones left hanging on the 2021 challenge though.
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books): 11/15
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series -
The Shinobi series - Susan Spann
Flask of the Drunken Master
4 from 2nd
√ The Puzzle Lady series – Parnell Hall
A Puzzle in a Pear Tree
With this Puzzle, I Thee Kill
And a Puzzle to Die On
Stalking the Puzzle Lady
3 from 3rd
√ Bohemian Lake Cozy Mystery series - Rachael Stapleton
Gypsies, Traps & Missing Thieves
Hyde & Seek: A Bohemian Lake Cozy Mystery
Murder in the Catacombs
2 from 4th
√ The Darkest Day series - Danielle Forrest
Tristan's Choice
Terra's Fate
1 from the last one
√ Avon Calling! series - Hayley Camille
Snowflakes and Sleigh Bells
√ 2) Una-book-bomber (5 books): 5/5
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
√ chick-lit - Sweet Dreams at the Goodnight Motel (Valentine, #6) - Curtiss Ann Matlock
√ romance – Special Agent Francesca (Undercover FBI, #1) – Mimi Barbour
√ mystery - The Bitterroots (Cassie Dewell, #4) - C.J. Box
√ pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi - Time Rep (Time Rep, #1) - Peter Ward
√ young adult - The Key of Astrea (Astrea, #1) - Nicholas Marson
√ 3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): 1/1
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.
The Murderous Macaron by Ana T. Drew
√ 4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): 1/1
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
Jane Jeffry series by Jill Churchill
Bell, Book, and Scandal (Jane Jeffry Mystery, #14)
√ 5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): 1/1
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!
Mickey Haller series by Michael Connelly
The Lincoln Lawyer (Mickey Haller, #1)
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): 1/2
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...
The Bayshore Witch Legacy series by C.J. Beaumont
Coven of Secrets (Bayshore Witch Legacy, #1)
7) 3rd Degree (3 books): 2/3
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
1. Melkor & Purity - Kim Faulks
2. Melkor & Purity: Book Two - Kim Faulks
3. Melkor & Purity: Book Three - Kim Faulks
√ BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): 1/1
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
Hot Ash and the Oasis Defect (Ashley Westgard, #1) by Philip Wyeth
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Yay!
34/48 Read1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books): Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
Lauren's Barbarian 2/13/20
Veronica's Dragon 2/14/20
Willa's Beast 2/15/20
Angie's Gladiator 2/16/20
Hannah's Hero 2/18/20
4 from 2nd
A Discovery of Witches 1/31/20
Shadow of Night 2/01/20
The Book of Life 2/04/20
Time's Convert 2/07/20
3 from 3rd
Defender 2/10/20
Centurion 2/11/20
Paladin
2 from 4th
Shades of Wicked 2/08/20
Wicked Bite 2/09/20
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)
Hero's Haven 1/20/20
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
chick-lit The Bride Test
romance Enamored 1/03/20
mystery A Bad Day for Sunshine
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi Shadow's Claim 1/05/20
young adult Aurora Burning
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.
Kill the Queen
Protect the Prince
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later. Just read it already. Go on!
Flamecaster
Shadowcaster
Stormcaster
Deathcaster
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...
Ice Planet Barbarians 1/08/20
Barbarian Alien 1/09/20
Barbarian Lover 1/10/20
Barbarian Mine 1/12/20
Barbarian's Prize 1/13/20
Barbarian's Mate 1/14/20
Barbarian's Touch 1/17/20
Barbarian's Taming 1/18/20
Barbarian's Heart 1/19/20
Barbarian's Hope 1/20/20
Barbarian's Choice 1/21/20
Barbarian's Redemption 1/22/20
Barbarian's Lady 1/23/20
Barbarian's Rescue 1/24/20
Barbarian's Tease 1/25/20
Barbarian's Beloved 1/26/20
Barbarian's Seduction 1/27/20
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
The Cruel Prince
The Wicked King
The Queen of Nothing
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
Fractured Souls 2/21/20
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Leigh wrote: "Welcome Belkis!"Thanks Leigh :)
I was so close to finishing this last year. I am hoping that I can do it this year.1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
4 from 2nd
3 from 3rd
2 from 4th
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
chick-lit
romance
mystery
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
young adult
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
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1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series
4 from 2nd
3 from 3rd
2 from 4th
1 from the last one
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
chick-lit
romance
mystery
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
young adult
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
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Will this challenge restart in 2021? i don't think i'm going to finish this year but would love to try again
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I have 4 new yearly challenges for 2021. I might add this one to the list.
Leigh wrote: "Taya wrote: "Will this challenge restart in 2021? i don't think i'm going to finish this year but would love to try again"I have 4 new yearly challenges for 2021. I might add this one to the list."
okay cool. cant wait
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I have 4 new yearly challenges for 2021. I might add this o..."
I'm glad you enjoy the challenges. I hope you like the ones I have on the list for 2021.
Looking forward to hearing also! I’m going to miss this one by just a few.
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Glad you enjoyed the challenge.
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SERIAL
KILLERREADER CHALLENGEDuration: 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2020
This challenge was created by Katarzyna Pohl and used with her permission.
You can cross challenge with other challenges, but within Serial Reader the books you list cannot repeat.
This one is monstrous, not for the faint of heart!!! In order to complete it officially, you'll have to read: 27+ books and 15+ different series. Yup, you're reading it right.
So Serial Readers, are you up for the challenge?!
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
4 from 2nd
3 from 3rd
2 from 4th
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
chick-lit
romance
mystery
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
young adult
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
EVERYONE TO FINISH THIS CHALLENGE WILL RECEIVE THIS BADGE.