September '20 Serial Reader Challenge

[Nell]

SEPTEMBER '20 SERIAL READER CHALLENGE

Spirit Animal - Bear
Bear's season (Aug 23 to Sep 22) is the harvest - a time to carefully gather your treasures and preserve them for the uncertain weather ahead. Bear's lesson is to be less critical of self and others.


TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SEPTEMBER 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 August 20th.

♦Pairs will be posted on August 21st.

♦Select a series for your partner between August 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.

[Nell]

Participants/Pairs:


🐻Michelle picks for Jennifer
🐻Jennifer picks for Sharon
🐻QnPoohBear picks for Linda C
🐻Linda R picks for Helen
🐻Hilary picks for Linda R
🐻Meg picks for Karen
🐻Helen picks for Hilary
🐻Conni picks for QnPoohBear
🐻Barbara picks for Michelle
🐻Karen picks for Meg
🐻Linda C picks for Conni
🐻Sharon picks for Barbara

[Michelle]

Wow September!

A Camper and Criminals by Tonya Kappes
#3 Forests, Fishing, & Forgery
#4 Christmas, Criminals, and Campers

Down South Cafe series by Gayle Leeson
#1The Calamity Café
#2 Silence of the Jams

Nantucket Candle Maker by Christen Beecher
#2 Murder Makes Scents
#315 Minutes of Flame

An Uncovered Dish Mystery by Julia Buckley
#2 Cheddar Off Dead
#3Pudding Up With Murder

A Salem B & B by Traci Wilton
#1Mrs. Morris and the Ghost
#2 Mrs. Morris and the Witch

[Jennifer]

In for September!

Cajun Country


Morland


County Cork


Tourist Trap


Cat Latimer

[QNPoohBear]

Courtney Archer Mysteries


Regining Cats and Dogs


Lickety Splits


Cookies and Chance


Pet Palace

[Linda]

My September picks:

Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries by Elizabeth Lynn Casey (new to me)


Needlecraft mysteries by Monica Ferris (ongoing)


Embroidery Mysteries by Amanda Lee (ongoing)


Library Lover's mysteries by Jenn McKinlay (ongoing)


Mainely Needlepoint by Lea Wait (ongoing)

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

Blimey this has come around a bit sharpish! Anyway these are my choices

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

Angela M Sanders's Vintage Clothing series
Slain in Schiaparelli
The Halston Hit

Karen Rose Smith's Daisy's Tea Garden series
Murder with Cucumber Sandwiches
Murder with Cherry Tarts by

B R Snow's Thousand Island Doggy Inn series
The Case of the Eccentric Elkhound
The Case of the Faithful Frenchie

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

[Meg]

Can't believe my favorite season is already melting into fall. Here's my mixed bag for September:

Sarah Winston Garage Sale:
I Know What You Bid Last Summer
The Gun Also Rises

Scarlet Wilson:
Miz Scarlet and the Bewildered Bridegroom
Miz Scarlet and the Acrimonious Attorney

Wishcraft:
The Good, the Bad and the Witchy
The Goodbye Witch

Body Movers:
3 Men and a Body
4 Bodies and a Funeral

Diane Dimbleby:
Murder on the Village Green
Murder in the Neighbourhood

[Helen]

Goodness, we’re more than halfway through August.
My picks for September.

Mary Daheim, B&B mysteries.



Edie Claire Leigh Koslow mysteries.



Susan Kiernan-Lewis Maggie Newberry mysteries.



Gwen Moffat Miss Pink mysteries.



Marty Wingate Potting Shed Mysteries

[Conni]

Well already September. But this year can't be over soon enough. Going to try this again since I retired this year! My picks for September are.
Shortbread and Sorrow #5 In Peridale Mystery.
Espresso and Evil #6 In Peridale Mystery.--
Over the Broom #9 In Wicked Witches of Coventry
Baby Broom # 10 in Wicked Witches of Coventry--
Hooked on Murder #1 Crochet Murders .
Dead Men Don't Crochet # 2 In Crochet Murders--
Dead Wrong #1 BlackMoore sisters.
Dead & Buried #2 Black Moore sisters--
A Brew to a Kill # 11 Coffee House Mysteries--
Holiday Buzz# 12 In Coffee House Mysteries.

[Karen]

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

[Barbara]

I'm back for September. This month I'm doing something different. I have been getting free/99 cent books periodically from author Dianne Harman, but have only had the chance to read a couple of them. So, this month I'm making it a priority. Listed below are 5 of her series:

Northwest Cozy Mysteries:


Liz Lucas Mysteries:


Cedar Bay Mysteries:


Cottonwood Mysteries:


Midwest Mysteries:

[Linda C]

I'm in again.

Faith Fairchild Mysteries - Katherine Hall Page
#1 #2

Aunt Dimity Mysteries - Nancy Atherton
#13 #14

Lily Bard Mysteries - Charlaine Harris
#3 #4

A Southern Ladies Mystery - Miranda James
#3 #4

A Five Ingredient Mystery - Maya Corrigan
#2 #3

[Sharon]

I can't believe we're talking about September. It's been a far busier summer than you'd think, what with a pandemic and all. But I missed both July and August deadlines and I really want to get back to at least one routine. So, here are my picks for September.
These are all ongoing, but it's been a while. I may actually need to move on past one or two of the ones I've picture and go to the next in the series.
Jacqueline Winspear -- Maisie Dobbs

M.C. Beaton -- Agatha Raisin

Julia Buckley -- Writer's Apprentice

Jenn McKinlay -- Library Lovers

Harper Lin -- Secret Agent Granny

[Nell]

Welcome to the challenge everyone. Fall is right around the corner - Can you believe it?!

Pairs are posted at msg 2. Please pick a series for your partner.

[Michelle]

Jennifer, I pick the Cat Latimer Series for you because I have been thinking about reading it myself. Looking forward to hearing how you like the series. Happy Reading!!

[Linda]

Helen wrote: "Goodness, we’re more than halfway through August.
My picks for September.

Mary Daheim, B&B mysteries.



[auth..."

Hi Helen,

I'm not familiar with most of your series but a trip to France sounds good right about now so I am picking the Maggie Newberry mysteries for you. Happy reading!

[Jennifer]

Sharon wrote: "I can't believe we're talking about September. It's been a far busier summer than you'd think, what with a pandemic and all. But I missed both July and August deadlines and I really want to get bac..."

Sharon, I'm picking Writer's Apprentice for you -- I've read two recently and liked both. Plus it's involving enough to take your head out of the busy-ness but not so dense that it would be overwhelming with every other distraction that's currently out there!

[Jennifer]

Michelle wrote: "Jennifer, I pick the Cat Latimer Series for you because I have been thinking about reading it myself. Looking forward to hearing how you like the series. Happy Reading!!"

Oh yay! I read one recently by accident -- i thought it was from another series by the same author -- and the next thing you know I'm downloading the whole series.....

[Karen]

Hi Meg,
I pick the Garage Sale series for you. I love the movies :). Happy Reading,
Karen


Meg wrote: "Can't believe my favorite season is already melting into fall. Here's my mixed bag for September:

Sarah Winston Garage Sale:
[book:I Know What Y..."

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

Linda wrote: "My September picks:

Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries by Elizabeth Lynn Casey (new to me)


Needlecraft mysteries by ..."

Hmm I love all your choices this month but having recently finished Word to the Wise I am going for the Library Lovers series for you! Happy reading :D

[Linda]

Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "Linda wrote: "My September picks:

Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries by Elizabeth Lynn Casey (new to me)


Needlecraft..."

Thank you Hilary! Love this series too!

[Barbara]

Michelle wrote: "Wow September!

A Camper and Criminals by Tonya Kappes
#3 Forests, Fishing, & Forgery
#4 Christmas, Criminals, and Campers

Down South Cafe series by Gayle Leeson
#1..."

Hi, Michelle,

This is a really easy choice for me. I choose the Nantucket Candle Maker series for you. I have read the first 2 books and have an ARC of the third book on my TBR. I enjoy the series and hope you do, too!

[Meg]

Karen wrote: "I'm in for September. Here are my picks:
..."

Hi, Karen! I actually have few of your choices on my tbr mountain. I decided on Pie Town for you!

[Meg]

Karen wrote: "Hi Meg,
I pick the Garage Sale series for you. I love the movies :). Happy Reading,
Karen

Thanks, Karen, love this series and always happy to get back to it!

[Michelle]

Thank you Barbara. I read the first and liked it very much so I’m excited to read the next two. Happy September Reading to you!

[Linda C]

Linda C picks for Conni

Shortbread and Sorrow #5 In Peridale Cafe Mystery.
Espresso and Evil #6 In Peridale Cafe Mystery.--

this looks like a cute series. I'll have to look into it

[QNPoohBear]

LindaC I choose for you:

A Five Ingredient Mystery - Maya Corrigan
Scam Chowder (A Five-Ingredient Mystery, #2) by Maya Corrigan #2 Final Fondue (A Five-Ingredient Mystery #3) by Maya Corrigan #3

I keep coming back to those as maybes so read them for me and let me know how you like them!

[Linda C]

thanks QNPoohBear,

Here is my review for #1 in the series when I read it back in 2016. Definitely need to get back to this series.

Val Deniston, having recently moved from NYC to her grandfather’s home in MD, has taken over the operation of a café at the local tennis club. When she arrives at tennis team captain Nadia’s house to discuss a catering menu for the annual team banquet she finds Nadia’s body with a whittled tennis racquet handle embedded in her neck. Since her cousin, Monique, had a grudge against Nadia and had used a similar racquet as a prank, she is the prime suspect. Val is determined to find the killer to save her cousin. There is a great side story dealing with her curmudgeonly grandfather and his cooking. There are some interesting characters here. I’ll be interested to see where the series goes

[Sharon]

Karen wrote: "I'm in for September. Here are my picks:

[bookcover:Jealousy Filled Donuts|4315266..."

Well, since they're all by the same author, then all I have to do is pick a location. And, as a native midwesterner, I'm picking the Midwest Mysteries. Enjoy!

[Sharon]

Jennifer wrote: "Sharon wrote: "I can't believe we're talking about September. It's been a far busier summer than you'd think, what with a pandemic and all. But I missed both July and August deadlines and I really ..."

Thanks, Jennifer. I can't wait to start them!

[Conni]

Linda C wrote: "Linda C picks for Conni

Shortbread and Sorrow #5 In Peridale Cafe Mystery.
Espresso and Evil #6 In Peridale Cafe Mystery.--

this looks like a cute series. I'll have to look into it"

Thanks ! the 1st of this series was a book One of the groups was reading in July, that is how I got into it. 1st book is not as good as the the other ones. But the 4 I have read have just gotten better and better.

[Conni]

QnPoohBear
I pick Regining Cats and Dogs
for you! I love Cats and Dogs and these sound great
Dead Canaries Don't Sing
Putting On The Dog

[Helen]

Linda wrote: "Helen wrote: "Goodness, we’re more than halfway through August.
My picks for September.

Mary Daheim, B&B mysteries.

[bookcover:Here Comes the Bribe|23..."

Thank you Linda. They are a new series for me too.

[Helen]

Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "Blimey this has come around a bit sharpish! Anyway these are my choices

Ovidia Yu's Crown Colony series
The Betel Nut Tree Mystery
[..."

Hello Hilary,
My apologies for being the last to post. I’ve been camping off the grid for a couple of days, but I did manage to do some reading.
I’m choosing the Amish B&B series for you, as I enjoyed the first one, and would like to get back to that series.

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

Thank you Helen (I hope the camping was good!), I will be glad to get back to these as well :D

[QNPoohBear]

Conni wrote: "QnPoohBear
I pick Regining Cats and Dogs
for you! I love Cats and Dogs and these sound great
Dead Canaries Don't Sing
Putting On The Dog"

Thanks! I love dogs and a real life friend recommended the first book to me ages and ages ago. Now the libraries are open again I should be able to get them.

[Linda]

Hilary - best pick ever! Just started Death in the Stacks tonight and am LOVING it! I’ve been waiting to get to this cross over book for a long time and it was worth the wait!

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

Linda wrote: "Hilary - best pick ever! Just started Death in the Stacks tonight and am LOVING it! I’ve been waiting to get to this cross over book for a long time and it was worth the wait!"

I loved that one as well!

[Jennifer]

Michelle wrote: "Jennifer, I pick the Cat Latimer Series for you because I have been thinking about reading it myself. Looking forward to hearing how you like the series. Happy Reading!!"

So I finished the first one today and was so caught up I started the second one as soon as I finished it. Great pick!

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

Thank you Helen! I powered through my first book last night and started the 2nd , I think this is the end of the series though :(

[Michelle]

It is funny Jennifer after picking the Cat Latimer books for you I ended up reading book 1 for a bingo challenge I am doing with another group. I really enjoyed it and ended up ordering the rest of the series. Hope you enjoy book 2!

[Jennifer]

Michelle wrote: "It is funny Jennifer after picking the Cat Latimer books for you I ended up reading book 1 for a bingo challenge I am doing with another group. I really enjoyed it and ended up ordering the rest of..."

I did, and since book three is the one I accidentally read to begin with, I can vouch for both of them. I think you'll like them!

[Conni]

It's only the 3rd and I have read the 1st and am starting the 2nd in the Peridale Cafe series. But the books are good. I will probably read the new Dresden files book the rest of September and Do this serial reader challenge again next month!

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

and I finished my 2nd one last night - now to catch up with some other books!

[Linda]

Finished Death in the Stacks last night - my favorite in the series so far! Excited to get to the next one later this month.

[Barbara]

Linda wrote: "Finished Death in the Stacks last night - my favorite in the series so far! Excited to get to the next one later this month."

I, too, really like that book. I've grown to love the whole series! Glad you enjoyed it.

[QNPoohBear]

Linda wrote: "Finished Death in the Stacks last night - my favorite in the series so far! Excited to get to the next one later this month."

Yes, that one is the best! I'm in the queue for the newest one but it's going to be awhile. Jenn McKinlay is doing her promotional author talk online tomorrow at 5 PM Eastern with the Poisoned Pen bookstore. Poisoned Pen Books

[Michelle]

Finished both of my books...
Murder Makes Scents and 15 Minutes of Flame by Christin Brecher

I enjoyed book one, book two, Murder Makes Scents, kind of dragged on for me but I sure did like book three, 15 Minutes of Flame. The author had you guessing from one character to the next on who did it! Great book, characters and storyline! This is a great series over all!

[Conni]

I finished my 2 books of the Peridale Cafe! I am glad I read them. ! I am reading something new right now. May join up again for October!