March '20 Serial Reader Challenge

[Nell]

MARCH '20 SERIAL READER CHALLENGE

March is Crafts Month
Do any of these describe you?


TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MARCH CHALLENGE:

♦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 February 20th.

♦Pairs will be posted on February 21st.

♦Select a series for your partner between February 21st and 24th...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:


🎈Hilary picks for Linda R
🎈Cindy picks for Meg
🎈Cynthia picks for Jennifer
🎈Meg picks for Cindy
🎈Jennifer picks for Cynthia
🎈Linda C picks for Sharon
🎈Linda R picks for Susan
🎈Barbara picks for Hilary
🎈Gary picks for Zermeena
🎈Zermeena picks for Anne
🎈Danielle picks for Gary
🎈Nell Susan picks for Danielle
🎈Anne picks for Linda C
🎈Sharon picks for Barbara

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

Woo hoo my Birthday month!

Ovidia Yu's Crown Colony series
The Betel Nut Tree Mystery
The Paper Bark Tree Mystery

Emma Miller's Amish B&B series
Plain Missing
Plain Confession

Monica Knightley's Stratford Upon Avondale series
The Lady Doth Protest: A Stratford Upon Avondale Mystery
Much Ado: A Stratford Upon Avondale Mystery

Amanda Lee's Embroidery series
Thread Reckoning
The Long Stitch Good Night

Danger Cove series (by various)
Killer Colada: a Danger Cove Cocktail Mystery
Passion, Poison & Puppy Dogs

[Cindy]

Here are my 5 series picks for March!

1. Wishcraft Mystery Series


2. A Witch's Cat Mystery Series


3. A Second Chance Cat Myserty Series


4. A Magical Cats Mystery Series


5. Secret Book And Scone Mysteries

[Cynthia]

I'm in. I'm going with some of my favorite sleuths.

Agatha Raisin series by M. C. Beaton (On-going -I started it out of order)
#1 & #2

Flavia de Luce series by Alan Bradley (On-going)
#2 & #3

Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James series by Deborah Crombie (On-going)
#3 & #4

The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith (On-going)
#7 & #8

Savannah Reid series by G. A. McKevett (On-going)
#6 & #7

[Meg]

Here are mine:

Kelly Jackson/Redwood Cove
Murder at the Mushroom Festival
Murder at the Marina

Florida Keys
Wronged in Paradise
Vanished in Paradise

Wedding Planner
Murder Wears White
Murder Borrowed, Murder Blue

Barbara Marr
Saturday Night Cleaver
Dead Man Stalking

Samantha Martin
Wrongful Termination
Conflict of Interest

[Jennifer]

In for March:

Royal Spyness


Wedding Planner


Josephine Tey


Crime with the Classics


Hazel Martin Mysteries

[Linda C]

I'm in

Faith Fairchild Mysteries - Katherine Hall Page
#1 #2

Seaside Knitters Mysteries - Sally Goldenbaum
#2 #3

Bellehaven House Mysteries - Rebecca Kent
#1 #2

Victorian San Francisco Mysteries - M. Louisa Locke
#1 #2

Do It Yourself Mysteries - Jennie Bentley
#3 #4

[Linda]

I had a theme for March to finish a series and then as I was looking some of them up on fantastic fiction realized there were more than two books left in some of the series, so now it's just reading more books in the series.

My picks:

Hemlock Falls Mysteries by Claudia Bishop


Pauline Sokol Mysteries by Lori Avocato


White House Gardner Mysteries by Dorothy St. James


Talk Radio Mysteries by Mary Kennedy


Clueless Cook Mysteries by Liz Lipperman

[Barbara]

I couldn't decide on a theme for my March picks, so I am going with Crafts. My choices are:

1. Meg Langslow by Donna Andrews (blacksmithing) - ongoing:


2. Webb's Glass Shop by Cheryl Hollon (glassblowing) - ongoing:


3. Library Lover's by Jenn McKinlay (library crafternooners club) - ongoing:


4. Needlecraft Mysteries by Monica Ferris (needlecraft shop) - new to me:


5. Knit & Nibble by Peggy Ehrhart (knitting club) - new to me:

[Gary]

I'm in. Working on my backlog of Gemma Halliday Publishing books.

Izzy Lewis Mysteries by Wendy Byrne
#2 #3

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

Proverbial Crime Mysteries by Dane McCaslin
#2 #3

Barb Jackson Mysteries by Anna Snow
#2 #3

Merry Wrath Mysteries by Leslie Langtry
#10 #11

[Zermeena]

I'm going to try this again. My choices are:


Dead-End Job Mysteries by Elaine Viets


Claire Malloy Mysteries by Joan Hess


Dewberry Farm Mysteries by Karen MacInerney


Christmas River Mysteries by Meg Muldoon


Miss Fortune Mysteries by Jana Deleon

[Danielle]

I enjoy crafts (especially making homemade Christmas decorations). Unfortunately, I do not have a lot of time to make crafts.

Magical Bakery Mysteries (on-going)


WishCraft Mysteries (on-going)


Witch City Mysteries (on-going)


Cat Cafe Mysteries (new to me)


Magical Bookshop (new to me)

[Susan]

A whole month of crafts sounds great
Bennie Harper mysteries

Mainely Needlepoint mysteries

Miss Marple Mysteries ( she likes to knit)

Needlecraft mysteries

Southern sewing circle mysteries

[Anne]

I am in for March

Charmed Pie Shop Mysteries


Tea Shop Mysteries


Hamish Macbeth


Ginger Gold


Murder She Wrote

[Sharon]

My craft is crocheting ... and several items on the list apply to me.
As for reading, I'm back in for March with:
Continuing --
Sherry Harris: I Know What You Bid Last Summer and The Gun Also Rises

New to me--
Susan McBride: To Helen Back and Mad as Helen

Sarah Graves: Winter at the Door and The Girls She Left Behind

Peg Cochran: Berried Secrets and Berry the Hatchet

Lorraine Bartlett: A Crafty Killing and The Walled Flower

[Nell]

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

[Jennifer]

Cynthia wrote: "I'm in. I'm going with some of my favorite sleuths.

Agatha Raisin series by M. C. Beaton (On-going -I started it out of order)
#1 & #2 [bo..."


Cynthia, I'm picking No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency for you -- they're delightful. :)

[Gary]

Good morning Zermeena,

I will pick the Dewberry Farms series for you. I recently finished the second book in that series and really enjoyed it. I hope you enjoyreading more in thst series. I Iook forward to your reviews.

Happy reading.

[Sharon]

Barbara, I'm familiar with a couple of the series you mentioned, but I'm fascinated by the blacksmithing one. I'm picking it for you and putting it on my TBR list, too. Hope you enjoy it!

[Linda]

Susan wrote: "A whole month of crafts sounds great
Bennie Harper mysteries

Mainely Needlepoint mysteries
[bookcover:Threads of Evidence|..."


Hi Susan!

I've actually read 3 of your series but am going to pick the Southern Sewing series for you. It's on my list to read so I'm going to read vicariously through you this month. Happy reading!

[Zermeena]

Good morning Anne!

Even though I love Hamish Macbeth, I'm choosing the Charmed Pie Shop mysteries for you. I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of them. Enjoy!

[Zermeena]

Gary wrote: "Good morning Zermeena,

I will pick the Dewberry Farms series for you. I recently finished the second book in that series and really enjoyed it. I hope you enjoyreading more in thst series. I Iook ..."

Thanks Gary. I have those ready to go on KU.

[Cindy]

Meg wrote: "Here are mine:

Kelly Jackson/Redwood Cove
Murder at the Mushroom Festival
Murder..."</i>

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Kelly Jackson/Redwood Cove
[bookcover:Murder at the Mushroom FestivalMurder at the Mushroom Festival
Murder..."</i>

<i>Cynthia wrote: "I'm in. I'm going with some of my favorite sleuths.

Agatha Raisin series by M. C. Beaton (On-going -I started it out of order)
#1 [bookcover:Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death & #2 [bo..."

Meg - I pick the Wedding Planner Mysteries for you for March. Cindy

[Barbara]

Happy birthday month, Hilary! I am choosing the Danger Cove series for you. I haven’t read it myself (yet), but I’ve heard many good things about it. Enjoy!

[Danielle]

Hi Gary. I am not familiar with any of the series on your list. I am going to choose the Merry Wrath Series for you. It sounds really interesting! I might have to check them out.

[Barbara]

Sharon wrote: "Barbara, I'm familiar with a couple of the series you mentioned, but I'm fascinated by the blacksmithing one. I'm picking it for you and putting it on my TBR list, too. Hope you enjoy it!"

Thank you, Sharon. I’ve been looking for an excuse to buy the 5th book in the series. Now I’ve got one! Thanks for the pick!

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

Linda wrote: "I had a theme for March to finish a series and then as I was looking some of them up on fantastic fiction realized there were more than two books left in some of the series, so now it's just readin..."

Oooh I don't know any of these Linda - but the Hemlock Falls look interesting and so that is my pick for you!

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

Barbara wrote: "Happy birthday month, Hilary! I am choosing the Danger Cove series for you. I haven’t read it myself (yet), but I’ve heard many good things about it. Enjoy!"

Thank you Barbara!

[Anne]

Hi Linda,
I pick Seaside knitters for you. I enjoy those books.

Anne

>Linda C wrote: "I'm in

Faith Fairchild Mysteries - Katherine Hall Page
#1 #2

Seaside Knitters Mysteries - Sally Goldenbaum
[book..."

[Cynthia]

Jennifer wrote: "Cynthia wrote: "I'm in. I'm going with some of my favorite sleuths.

Agatha Raisin series by M. C. Beaton (On-going -I started it out of order)
#1 [bookcover:Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death|8..."

Thank you so much! I've been really looking forward to getting back to that series. I love Precious Ramotswe!

[Cynthia]

Hello Jennifer,
It was a tough decision, but I pick for you the Hazel Martin series. I hope you enjoy.

[Linda]

Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "Linda wrote: "I had a theme for March to finish a series and then as I was looking some of them up on fantastic fiction realized there were more than two books left in some of the series, so now it..."

Great pick Hilary! A green cover for my March challenge and #16 for my 2020 series challenge.

[Jennifer]

Cynthia wrote: "Hello Jennifer,
It was a tough decision, but I pick for you the Hazel Martin series. I hope you enjoy."

I'm sure I will -- thank you!

[Cindy]

Hi Meg - I pick the Wedding Planner Mysteries for you! Enjoy.

Cindy

[Gary]

Danielle wrote: "Hi Gary. I am not familiar with any of the series on your list. I am going to choose the Merry Wrath Series for you. It sounds really interesting! I might have to check them out."

The series, for me at least, is Laugh Out Loud funny. Book 13 is due out soon. Thanks for the choice.

[Danielle]

Gary, absolutely hope you enjoy them. I will have to check them out. I love mysteries with a bit of humor in them!

[Anne]

Zermeena wrote: "Good morning Anne!
Thank you
Even though I love Hamish Macbeth, I'm choosing the Charmed Pie Shop mysteries for you. I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of them. Enjoy!"

[Meg]

Hello Cindy: I choose the Wishcraft Mystery Series for you this month!

[Meg]

Cindy wrote: Hi Meg - I pick the Wedding Planner Mysteries for you! Enjoy.

Cindy

Thank you, Cindy -- it was way past time that I got back to this series!

[Linda C]

I pick for Sharon

Sarah Graves: Winter at the Door and The Girls She Left Behind
Lizzie Snow, #1 and #2

I loved her Home Repair is Homicide series and actually visited Eastport, ME where she lives and it was set. Eager to here about this new series.

[Linda C]

Anne wrote: "Hi Linda,
I pick Seaside knitters for you. I enjoy those books.

Anne

>Linda C wrote: "I'm in

Seaside Knitters Mysteries - Sally Goldenbaum"

Looking forward to continuing this series. Thanks

[Cindy]

Meg wrote: "Hello Cindy: I choose the Wishcraft Mystery Series for you this month!"

Thanks Meg! I was hoping that would get picked!

[Sharon]

Thanks, Linda C. I'm looking forward to trying a new series.

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

Linda wrote: "Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "Linda wrote: "I had a theme for March to finish a series and then as I was looking some of them up on fantastic fiction realized there were more than two book..."

That was serendipity then!

[Nell]

Danielle - I pick the Magical Bakery series for you. It's a favorite of mine.

[Danielle]

Nell, thank you! I am looking forward to reading them. It is one of my favorites too.

[Susan]

Danielle wrote: "I enjoy crafts (especially making homemade Christmas decorations). Unfortunately, I do not have a lot of time to make crafts.

Magical Bakery Mysteries (on-going)
[bookcover:Potions and Pastries|..."
Danielle I am so sorry. I was positive I did this. Thanks to Nell. All of your series sound so good. especially the Cat cafe. Once again so sorry

[Linda]

Finished my first book - A Dash of Death and enjoyed this book at the beginning of the series.

[Jennifer]

Cynthia wrote: "Hello Jennifer,
It was a tough decision, but I pick for you the Hazel Martin series. I hope you enjoy."

I finished the first one yesterday and am starting the second today. quick and fun. I'm sorry she hasn't put out any more! Thanks for the pick!