January 2021 Serial Reader Challenge

[Nell]

SERIAL READER CHALLENGE - JANUARY 2021

Sprit Animal - Snow Goose (Dec 22 to Jan 19)
Goose is both protective and territorial, making it an emblem of defense, protection and assertive action. Snow Goose's lesson is to trust that flying outside of the formation is OK.


TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JANUARY 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.

♦You may re-post a series chosen before as long as there are at least two unread books.

♦Post series now through December 20th.

♦Pairs will be posted on December 21st.

♦Select a series for your partner between December 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]

Happy Holidays Serial Readers. The end of 2020 is in sight, there's a light at the end of this tunnel. Looking forward to 2021. What will be your serial reads in the new year?

Participants:

⛄Jennifer picks for Cathy
⛄Hilary picks for Jennifer
⛄Meg picks for Fairlee
⛄Linda C picks for Linda R
⛄Zermeena picks for Barbara
⛄Pat picks for Susan
⛄Cathy picks for Meg
⛄Linda R picks for Helen
⛄Susan picks for Linda C
⛄Gary picks for Shelly
⛄Shelly picks for Hilary
⛄Fairlee picks for Gary
⛄Barbara picks for Pat
⛄Helen picks for Zermeena

[Jennifer]

In for January!

Morland


Tourist Trap


Cat Latimer


Phryne Fisher


Haunted Guesthouse

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

Wow nearly 2021!!! My picks for the start are :-

Aloha Lagoon by Various
Bikinis & Bloodshed
Death of the Kona Man

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

Kathi Daley's Zoe Donovan series
Beach Blanket Barbie
Maui Madness

Danger Cove by various
Sinister Snickerdoodles
Heroes and Hurricanes

Dianne Harman's Liz Lucas series
Murder and Brandy Boy
The Death Card

[Meg]

Wishing you safe and healthy holidays!

Here are my eclectic choices for, wow, January 2021:

Mattie Winston
Lucky Stiff
Board Stiff

Country Club
Watching the Detectives
Cold As Ice

Secret Agent Granny
Granny Strikes Back
Granny Bares It All

Writer's Retreat
Second Look
Third Strike

Pineapple Port
Pineapple Disco
Pineapple Jailbird

[Meg]

Nell wrote: "Happy Holidays Serial Readers. The end of 2020 is in sight, there's a light at the end of this tunnel. Looking forward to 2021. What will be your serial reads in the new year?"

Happy and safe holidays, Nell! 🎄🎀🎁

And to all my fellow bibliophiles! 📚📕📖

[Linda C]

I'm in although I'm way behind.

Aunt Dimity Mysteries - Nancy Atherton
#13 #14

Lily Bard Mysteries - Charlaine Harris
#3 #4

Antique Print Mysteries - Lea Wait
#6 #7 #8

Bellehaven House Mysteries - Rebecca Kent
#1 #2

Seaside Knitters Mysteries - Sally Goldenbaum
#4 #5

[Zermeena]

I'm in for January! I'm almost retired and beginning in January I will only be working a few hours from home. That gives me more time for reading. 😎

Tara Holloway by Diane Kelly


Wishcraft by Heather Blake


Deputy Donut by Ginger Bolton


Dead-End Jobs by Elaine Viets


Tourist Trap by Lynn Cahoon

[Meg]

Zermeena wrote: "I'm in for January! I'm almost retired and beginning in January I will only be working a few hours from home. That gives me more time for reading. 😎 ..."

One of the greatest feelings ever! 😄

[Zermeena]

Meg wrote: "Zermeena wrote: "I'm in for January! I'm almost retired and beginning in January I will only be working a few hours from home. That gives me more time for reading. 😎 ..."

One of the greatest feeli..."

Thanks Meg. I can't wait!

[Pat]

I am in for January 2021.

Victoria Gilbert
Past Due for Murder #3
Bound for Murder #4

Catherine Lloyd
Death Comes to London #2
Death Comes to Kurland Hall #3

Kathi Daley
Boxes in the Basement #1
Letters in the Library #2

Kathi Daley
Finding Justices #1
Finding Answers #2

Kathi Daley
Halloween Moon #1
Thanksgiving Past #2

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[Cathy]

Tourist Trap Mystery Series
By: Lynn Cahoon

Guide to Murder

Mission to Murder

Bed and Breakfast Series
By: Mary Daheim

Just Desserts

Fowl Prey

Threadville Mystery Series

Dire Threads

Threaded for Trouble

Dead End Job Mystery Series

Shop till you drop

Murder Between the Covers

[Linda]

New Year, New Series is my theme for January

Body Movers by Stephanie Bond


Mystery in the Islands by Rebecca M. Hale


Iris House Mysteries by Jean Hager


Dewberry Farm by Karen MacInerney


Lois Meade by Ann Purser

[Susan]

I'm sliding in. I am so far behind I think I met myself on the way around.
Louise Penny

Alan Bradley

C.S. Harris

Vicki Delany

Giles Blunt

]

[Gary]

I'm finally back.

Lady Hardcastle Mysteries by T.E. Kinsey
#1 #2
Merry Wrath by Leslie Langtry
#13 #14
Peter Shandy Mysteries by Charlotte Macleod
#3 #4
Nero Wolfe by Rex Stout
#9 #10
Royal Spyness Series by Rhys Bowen
#1 #2

[Shelly]

M.C. BEATON - Agatha Raisin
01/04/21
01/14/21
1 - The Quiche of Death
2 - The Vicious Vet

DARYL WOOD GERBER - Cookbook Nook
1 - Final Word
2 - Inherit the Word

DIANE VALLERE - Madison Midnight
0.5 - Midnight Ice - novella
1 - Pillow Stalk
2 - That Touch of Ink

PAIGE SHELTON - Farmers’ Market
1 - Farm Fresh Murder
2 - Fruit of all Evil

MOLLIE FITZ - Pet Whisperer P.I.
1 - Kitty Confidential
2 - Terrier Transgressions

[Fairlee]

Hopefully in for the yr.To start =Hannah Swenson series Diva Series-Krista Davis knitting series- ] Cat in Stack series- Mrs. Jeffries series-

[Barbara]

I'm in for January!

My theme is New Year, New Author, New Series (audio version) -- all of these authors and series are ones I've heard good things about, but haven't yet had a chance to try.

Sarah Blair Mysteries by Debra Goldstein:


Seaside Cafe Mysteries by Bree Baker:


Blue Ridge Library by Victoria Gilbert:


Paw Enforcement by Diane Kelly:


Noodle Shop Mysteries by Vivien Chien

[Helen]

I think I have just made it by the skin of my teeth. I’ve been away camping, and mostly off line.
My January picks:

Edie Claire Leigh Koslow mysteries.



Louise Penny Chief Inspector Gamache



Deborah Garner Sadie Kramer Flair



Mary Daheim Alpine mysteries.



Carolyn Haines Mississippi Delta

[Nell]

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

[Linda]

Helen wrote: "I think I have just made it by the skin of my teeth. I’ve been away camping, and mostly off line.
My January picks:

Edie Claire Leigh Koslow mysteries.

[bookcover:Never Mess with M..."

Hi Helen!

I’m going with the Alpine series for you. I’ve read her B&B series but haven’t gotten to this one yet. Happy reading!

[Jennifer]

Cathy wrote: "Tourist Trap Mystery Series
By: Lynn Cahoon

Guide to Murder

Mission to Murder

Bed and Breakfast Series
By: Mary Daheim

Just Desserts

Fowl Prey

Threadville Mystery Series

Dire Threads

Thread..."

I’m choosing Tourist Trap for you, Cathy— I’ve been reading it lately as well.

[Linda C]

Linda wrote: "New Year, New Series is my theme for January"

Linda, I pick the Lois Meade series for you. I just started it myself and enjoyed the first volume. Happy Holidays!

[Linda]

Linda C wrote: "Linda wrote: "New Year, New Series is my theme for January"

Linda, I pick the Lois Meade series for you. I just started it myself and enjoyed the first volume. Happy Holidays!"

Thank you! Looking forward to it!

[Shelly]

I am a newbie to goodreads groups. I need a tutorial if any one knows one. I do I send a message that includes my series challenge partners post?

[Zermeena]

Barbara wrote: "I'm in for January!

My theme is New Year, New Author, New Series (audio version) -- all of these authors and series are ones I've heard good things about, but haven't yet had a chance to try.

Sar..."
Hi Barbara - I pick Blue Ridge Library by Victoria Gilbert for you. I loved this series and am interested to hear what you think of it.

[Barbara]

Pat wrote: "I am in for January 2021.

Victoria Gilbert
Past Due for Murder #3
Bound for Murder #4

Catherine Lloyd
Death Comes to London #2
Death Comes to Kurland Hall #3

Kathi Daley
Boxes in the Basement #1..."

Merry Christmas, Pat! I pick the Blue Ridge Library series for you. It’s also on my list, and I’ve heard it’s a good one. Hope you enjoy it! Stay safe, and happy reading!

[Barbara]

Zermeena wrote: "Barbara wrote: "I'm in for January!

My theme is New Year, New Author, New Series (audio version) -- all of these authors and series are ones I've heard good things about, but haven't yet had a cha..."

Ha! I just picked this same series for Pat! Must be a good one with so many of us interested in it! I’m excited to start this new series. Thank you for the pick. Stay safe and enjoy your retirement! Happy holidays!

[Gary]

Hi Shelly.

I have selected the Agatha Raisin series for you. The series makes me laugh,not as much as the Merry Wrath but pretty darn close.

Happy New Year's reading.

[Linda]

Shelly wrote: "I am a newbie to goodreads groups. I need a tutorial if any one knows one. I do I send a message that includes my series challenge partners post?"

Shelly you just go the post written by whoever you are picking for and pick one of the series they listed and post on this thread so they know what you picked for them.

[Shelly]

Hi Hilary,
I still don't have the hang of writing on Goodreads but I have changed my pick for you. I pick Beach Blanket Barbie by Kathy Daley.

[Susan]

Linda C wrote: "I'm in although I'm way behind.

Aunt Dimity Mysteries - Nancy Atherton
#13 #14

Lily Bard Mysteries..."
This was a toughie But new year new series I choose Bellehaven House mysteries won out Enjoy

[Meg]

Happy holidays, Fairlee! It was tough to choose for you because of all the great series you listed. I've decided to go with one of my very favorites from long ago...Mrs. Jeffries.

[Fairlee]

Gary I chose Nero Wolf for you because I read a couple and loved them. Hope you enjoy. Meg thank you I wanted to start this series for a long time.

[Gary]

Meg wrote: "Happy holidays, Fairlee! It was tough to choose for you because of all the great series you listed. I've decided to go with one of my very favorites from long ago...Mrs. Jeffries."

Meg I read the first Mrs. Jeffries earlier this year definitely a good choice for Fairlee.

[Gary]

Fairlee wrote: "Gary I chose Nero Wolf for you because I read a couple and loved them. Hope you enjoy. Meg thank you I wanted to start this series for a long time."

I love Nero and Archie. I am doing a more or less in order read of the whole series. I read a couple out of sequence a while back. Looking forward to reading Black Orchids which I have not previously read. I think I have read Not Quiet Dead Enough years ago, but I am not 100% sure. Thanks for the choice.

[Pat]

Susan I pick Vicki Delaney. I love her books. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[Pat]

Barbara Sousa, thank you and I love that series.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[Helen]

Linda wrote: "Helen wrote: "I think I have just made it by the skin of my teeth. I’ve been away camping, and mostly off line.
My January picks:

Edie Claire Leigh Koslow mysteries.

[bookcover:Nev..."
Thank you Linda. I love both series.

[Helen]

Zermeena wrote: "I'm in for January! I'm almost retired and beginning in January I will only be working a few hours from home. That gives me more time for reading. 😎

Tara Holloway by Diane Kelly
[bookcover:Death, ..."

Hi Zermeena,
I’m also retiring, and looking forward to more reading. The only one of your authors I have read anything from is Lynn Cahoon. I enjoyed the book, so I’m picking the Tourist Trap mysteries for you.

[Susan]

Pat wrote: "Susan I pick Vicki Delaney. I love her books. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year."
Thanks Pat I look forward to this series and the New Year

[Meg]

Gary wrote: "Meg wrote: "Happy holidays, Fairlee! It was tough to choose for you because of all the great series you listed. I've decided to go with one of my very favorites from long ago...Mrs. Jeffries."

Meg I read the first Mrs. Jeffries earlier this year definitely a good choice for Fairlee...."

It's a fun series, love it. I'm behind on it but what else is new?! 😂

[Linda C]

Susan wrote: "Linda C wrote: "I'm in although I'm way behind.

This was a toughie But new year new series I choose Bellehaven House mysteries won out Enjoy"

thanks, Susan
I'll give it a try.

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

Jennifer wrote: "In for January!

Morland
[bookcover:The..."

All of your choices seem great Jennifer but I have a fondness for the Tourist Trap books and so that is my pick for you!

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

Shelly wrote: "My January pick for Hillary is Still Knife Painting by Cheryl Holden. It's the first in the Paint and Shine Mystery series."

Erm that wasn't one of my choices?!

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

Shelly wrote: "Hi Hilary,
I still don't have the hang of writing on Goodreads but I have changed my pick for you. I pick Beach Blanket Barbie by Kathy Daley."

Thank you!

[Nell]

Linda C wrote: "Linda wrote: "New Year, New Series is my theme for January"

Linda, I pick the Lois Meade series for you. I just started it myself and enjoyed the first volume. Happy Holidays!"

The first one in the Lois Meade series is set at Christmastime!

[Jennifer]

Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "In for January!

Morland
[bookcover:The Homecoming|21048..."


Yay, I’m only a couple of books away from totally caught up on that. Finishing a series will be a good start to the year!

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

I know Jennifer! I plan to finish a few off but also start catching up on longer series!

[Zermeena]

Helen wrote: "Zermeena wrote: "I'm in for January! I'm almost retired and beginning in January I will only be working a few hours from home. That gives me more time for reading. 😎

Tara Holloway by Diane Kelly
[..."

Thank you Helen! I know I will enjoy more time with the Tourist Trap mysteries. Congratulations on your retirement!🎆🍾