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June 2021 Roundup
1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?Up to date
Fugitive Telemetry is the 6th and most recent book in the Murderbot Diaries
Whiteout is the first of two books in the Survival Instincts duology.
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Whiteout - book 1 in the Survival Instincts series - will finish
Stillhouse Lake - book 1 in the Stillhouse Lake series - may continue
A Lie for a Lie - book 1 in the All In series - will finish
Dangerous Waters - book 1 in the Barkley Sound duology - will complete
Yes & I Love You - book 1 in the Say Everything duology - planning to read book 2.
Hearts in Darkness - book 1 in the Hearts in Darkness duology - plan on reading book 2
On His Watch - book 0.5 in the Search and Rescue series - plan on finishing that series.
The Night Before- book 1 in the Savannah series but also continues the New Orleans series - plan on finishing both.
3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many? 2
Big Easy Temptation - book 3 Perfect Gentlemen
Dying Truth - book 8 Kim Stone series
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
Stillhouse Lake was a taught, tense thriller that was almost too intense for me.
Firekeeper's Daughter is an Own Voice YA thriller that could easily be classified as New Adult.
Flight of the Puffin is an amazing MG book that tackles difficult themes but leaves the reader with a feeling of hope.
Repeat is the first book I’ve read written by Kylie Scott, but it won’t be the last.
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
24 books read and 12 were part of a series or duology.
1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Nope2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue? Yes. I started the Pickled & Preserved Mystery. I will definitely read more of this series.
3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many? I move forward in one book - Rose Harbor Series.
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
No 5 stars books. But I really enjoy my cozy mystery and the Debbie Macomber books. I gave them both 4 stars.
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I read three books this month which was really good for me.
1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?No
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Yes I listened to Cursed Luck by Kelley Armstrong, and I liked it so I want to continue the series.
3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many?
I moved forward in one series, I read Op De juiste weg by Jill Shalvis, this is book 2 in the Wildstone series.
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I enjoyed all three of my books and especially liked that I had a standalone YA fantasy (and not a long series): A Season of Sinister Dreams by Tracy Banghart.
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
Not a lot of books, but both my audiobooks where not the shortest (but not very long) and I read a paper book again so I'm happy with my reading.
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Up to date
Fugitive Telemetry is the 6th and most recent book in the Murderbot Diaries
Whiteout i..."
Nice series work, Lynn! I know what you mean about Stillhouse Lake. That series is SO good!
Congrats on what looks like a great reading month.
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2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue? Yes. I started the Pickled & Preserved Mystery. I..."
I’ve tracked your posts regarding your reading this month and am so happy you got three books in during a challenging month. Kudos, Viki!
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2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Yes I listened to Cursed Luck by K..."
Well done, Lieke! It may only have been three books but one of them moved you forward in a series.
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Well done, Lynn! Looks like you had a fantastic month. I've had Stillhouse Lake on my TBR for a while. What made it almost too intense?
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Glad you had a good month, Viki. Congrats again on passing your exam!
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Well done, Lieke!
That Kelley Armstrong book looks good. I enjoy her writing.
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2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Yes, 4 although one is actually a spin off of one I've started
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
Yes, 8 -
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
No 5 stars but two 4.5 stars both by Nora Roberts
5. Overall summary of your reading month? I read 16 books of which 2 were standalone. I'm trying to read more of those.
Well done everyone.I love seeing what everyone reads.
Lauren wrote: "Lynn wrote: "24 books read and 12 were part of a series or duology."Well done, Lynn! Looks like you had a fantastic month. I've had Stillhouse Lake on my TBR for a while. What made it almost too ..."
It's one of those psychological thrillers where it's difficult to tell who to trust, so when I would get invested in a character, including the protagonist, and then doubt would fall on him or her, it caused a lot of emotional ups and downs. I know lots of people like that kind of story, but I like more of a straight forward mystery. However, I wouldn't have been as engaged in the story as I was if it wasn't extremely well written. Here's a link to my review if you are interested. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thanks - I did have a good reading month.
Jonetta wrote: "Lynn wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?Up to date
Fugitive Telemetry is the 6th and most recent book in the Murderbot Diaries
[book:Whiteou..."
Thanks.
Lauren wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Yes, 2. 2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were..."
In case you are interested, Booktuber, Bookslikewhoa is having a Nora Roberts Readathon from July 18-July 31.
1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?I finished the Callahan & McLane series by Kendra Elliot.
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I read the first book in Toni Anderson's Cold Justice series and loved it!
3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many?
I moved forward in four series:
Kinsey Millhone series - Sue Grafton
D.I. Kim Stone - Angela Marsons
Nancy Drew - Carolyn Keene
Lucy Kincaid - Allison Brennan
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I actually read five 5-Star books in June. Woohoo!
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I finished 10 books in June and half of them were 5-Star books. That's a good month for me!
Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Completed 4 
and I binged 2 trilogies and another series
- 5 star series 5 friends/ business partners navigating relationships the main h has amnesia which is a unique twist. 
5 star series Jewel E Ann is master storyteller h comes to terms with possibility of reincarnation torn between past and present loves 
5 star series follows same couple both with horrific pasts that interferes with present happiness very intense. Up to date in 2
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue? 1 and yes I will continue
3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many? 5
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
- action packed mafia 
angst fest pulled all nighter with this one
Lawyer who gets herself in one scrape after another with hot ATF agent/MC Pres boyfriend who always swoops in to save her. Hilarious, action packed and suspenseful. This whole series is great and each book gets better.
my favorite of series so far
great Cinderella story Plus all the series I mentioned in question #1
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
30 books, very high quality. Loved most of them. This is my record for no. of books read, I won’t try to ever break this again. I need more sleep in my life. Lol.
Lynn wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?Up to date
Fugitive Telemetry is the 6th and most recent book in the Murderbot Diaries
Whiteout i..."
I loved Whiteout and also I loved Repeat. Kylie Scott has great series. Stage Dive, Dive Bar and in 2 weeks Pause comes out, another amnesia story. Which I forgot about til this second so thanks for that. I’m going to read book 2 of All In series this month. We have very similar tastes.
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Thanks Lynn.
I like both styles. It depends what I am in the mood for.
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Cool!
Thanks Lynn.
I already have one Nora book that I will definitely be listening to this month. Maybe I will squeeze in another :)
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I finished 10 books in June and half of them were 5-Star books. That's a good month for me"
That is fantastic Robin!
I am so glad you enjoyed the Toni Anderson book. I've enjoyed that series very much.
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Sleep! Who needs sleep?!
So glad you had such a great month. That Rebecca Zanetta series looks cute. I will probably add it to my TBR (This group is going to make my TBR topple over).
Lauren wrote: "Laura wrote: "30 books, very high quality. Loved most of them. This is my record for no. of books read, I won’t try to ever break this again. I need more sleep in my life. Lol."Sleep! Who needs s..."
OH isn't that the truth. My TBR shelf hates when I read everyone's roundup 😂 😂 😂
Laura wrote: "Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Completed 4 and I binged 2 trilogies and another series
[..."🥂👏👏👏👏
Well done Laura. 30! I only manages that if they are all novellas or those snippets in the authors newsletter.
As per usual I'm adding some of your books sto my tbr 🙈 . You better get some sleep because the July August challenge? I'm thinking it's going to be fun but, especially in my cast, going to test us.
Michelle wrote: "Laura wrote: "Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Completed 4 and I binged 2 trilogies and another series
[bookcover:400 First Kis..."
Like I said I don’t sleep, those songs we discussed ? 230 AM my time. . That’s how I do it. And Breach had a novella or 2.
Speaking of challenge you do know it’s a letter a week, and have to go in order so S this week. Chop chop
Lauren wrote: "Laura wrote: "30 books, very high quality. Loved most of them. This is my record for no. of books read, I won’t try to ever break this again. I need more sleep in my life. Lol."Sleep! Who needs s..."
Yeah I’ll sleep when I’m 90. Anna Albertini series is great, It’s this groups kind of read. Each book better than the last.
Laura wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Laura wrote: "Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Completed 4 and I binged 2 trilogies and another series
[bookco..."
OH lord. I don't know that. Now the stress starts 😬okay. Off to make sure I have something besides September. And make sure I at least have one for the following letter
OH I really, really appreciate the 2h30 am search💕💕💕. Must say I've been reading till the wee hours lately. I read at my best after 10pm.
Michelle wrote: "Laura wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Laura wrote: "Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Completed 4 and I binged 2 trilogies and another s..."
No pressure lol. You can also sub book of the month or a teaser tues book if you get stuck just an FYI. Good luck!
Why did I not look more closely at the T&Cs?!
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2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were..."
Another great month, Lauren!
Are you also finding the standalone reading a nice break in between?
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I finished the Callahan & McLane series by Kendra Elliot.
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you conti..."
Congratulations on not only your nice series work, Robin, but having such a great reading experience for the month! It makes such a difference.
I don’t know how I discovered Toni Anderson but it was back in the Shelfari days. I fell in love with the Cold Justice series and am thrilled you loved it, too. It’s great on audio, too.
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and I binged 2 trilogies and another series
..."Okay, Laura, now you’re just showin’ off💜💜💜 But, yes, I’m impressed and sleep is sometimes overrated! Big congrats!
FYI, I have a non GR friend who is just crazy about Jewel E. Ann. What’s her allure?
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I completed two series:
Carter Island by Cate Beauman
The Lairds Most Likely by Anna Campbell
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started one new series, Savannah by Lisa Jackson, which is a crossover in a group read series. Will be continuing though it was disappointing.
3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many?
I moved forward in four series:
Lucy Kincaid by Allison Brennan
DI Kim Stone by Angela Marsons
Kate Burkholder by Linda Castillo
The Perfect Gentlemen by Shayla Black & Lexi Blake
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I had three this month. Fatal Promise surpassed my expectations, which is a high bar for an outstanding series. No More Secrets is the final book in a series I’ve loved and it was everything I wanted it to be. Make Them Pay was 11 hours of almost nonstop listening because I couldn’t make myself put it down.
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I read 13 books this month and had another great reading month, with the exception of one tiresome book. And, I continue to sprinkle in some wonderful standalones. Felt great about the month.
Jonetta wrote: "Laura wrote: "Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Completed 4 and I binged 2 trilogies and another series
[bookcover:400 First Kis..."
She just tells a great story. She’s colleen hooveresque or Hoover is jewelesque. She’s the closest to compare her to. You should try her.
I think you’d like her. Undeniably You got me hooked and is one of my top favorite books ever, but you may like Jack and Jill series because it has suspense . Ask your friend where to start and take the plunge!
Jonetta wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? I completed two series:
Carter Island by Cate Beauman
The Lairds Most Likely by Anna Campbell
2. Did you start any new serie..."
Great month Jonetta. You impress me with how you keep up with all the group reads. That Cate Beauman series looks intriguing. You also always add some standalones. Those are hard to find, it seems like every new book these days is part of a series.
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I think you’d like her. Undeniably You got me hooked and is one of my top favorite books ever, but you may like Jack and Jill series because it has suspense . Ask your friend where to start and take the plunge!.."
Thanks so much for the guidance! I hate just picking something. Oh, and you had me at Hooveresque😏
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Thank you!
Laura, I love book discussions so the group reads are a priority. You’d love that Cate Beauman series. I got sucked in and couldn’t escape. If this third book had been released, I’d have read it after my binge read of the first two.
I’ve an auto read list of authors who only write standalones or mostly that. I’m committed to mixing those in every month.
June Roundup1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Up to date:
The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mysteries
City of Schemes (Counterfeit Lady #4) by Victoria Thompson
Completed: Callahan & McLain
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Started:
Huntress Moon (The Huntress / FBI Thrillers) – I loved it. The premise is not the normal FBI hunt for a killer. I found the series from Jonetta’s review and loved the FBI agent’s name is Roarke. You can’t go wrong with a Roarke in my opinion. I will continue.
The Blackhouse – I found this book for the Mystery Scavenger Hunt challenge. It is a Nordic Noir piece. I didn’t have a clue what to expect. It is a dark story in a dark and dreary environment. A great mystery. I thought there were some unanswered questions, then I found out this was a trilogy. I will continue with the next book.
The Bridgertons – I read the first three with Michelle & Laura. I totally enjoyed the first three books in the series. My plan is to continue with Michelle & Laura. I’m listening to them which helps me read more.
3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many?
Maggie Hope series. I read the second book in the series, Princess Elizabeth’s Spy. I’m enjoying this look at espionage during WWII.
Lincoln Rhymes series. I stopped reading the series a few years ago, but it fit a Mystery Scavenger Hunt requirement. Now that I read this one, I’m going to continue with the next one. The series is so good with complex characters and complex mysteries.
4. Any standout or 5-star books read? Why did you love it/them?
June was a GREAT buddy read month. I enjoyed every book that we read and looking forward to this month’s reads.
Make Them Pay I’m so grateful that Lucy and Sean are back on track. I loved this book, the characters, the relationships, and the storyline.
DI Stone is always good and #9 is no exception. I expected a lot of personal drama after Kev’s death. Fatal Promise didn’t disappoint.
Big Easy Temptation is still a 4-star book for me, but it is so much better than the last book, it gives me hope for the ongoing mystery. I’m looking forward to the next book. I have high hopes for Roman and Gus.
Even though The Night Swim pushed some triggers for me, I don’t regret reading it. I remember when I watched The Accused with Jodie Foster, women’s groups thought that it would help modernize rape laws, especially how the victim is treated in court and in the media. That hasn’t happened yet. This is an excellent look at the system.
My standout books:
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5. Overall summary of your reading month.
June was a good reading month for me. I read twenty books and enjoyed every one of them. I found some new authors and returned to old favorites.
The best part of my reading last month was with my granddaughter. She has a summer reading challenge for school. She asked me to help her find teen e-books and audiobooks which we did on Netgalley. We both enjoyed them although some were more appealing to her, which makes perfect sense. It was fun reading and discussing the books with her. Some of the topics mentioned were homelessness, racism, and abuse. Our discussions were more in depth than I thought they would be. She had some strong opinions and made me proud. She is my face-to-face book club currently. We will continue next month with four or five more books.
WOW! Everyone had a great month. I added to my TBR from many updates on the monthly reading plans. Like Michelle, my TBR keeps growing because of the comments I read.
Sharon wrote: "June Roundup1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Up to date:
The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mysteries
City of Schemes (Counterfeit Lady #4) by Victoria Thompso..."
Great month Sharon! If you can wait a bit for more Bridgertons, it would be great. I have them on hold at the library so the delay is because of me. Michelle has them from her friend. I really don’t want to buy them. Thoughts?
I'll wait Laura. I like reading with you two. I'm not going to buy them either. They are easily available to me at the Libraries near me. I'll pick them up when you all start.
Sharon wrote: "I'll wait Laura. I like reading with you two. I'm not going to buy them either. They are easily available to me at the Libraries near me. I'll pick them up when you all start."Great! I have about a 7 week wait book 4 and 10 weeks for the box set 4-5-6.
Sharon wrote: "I'll wait Laura. I like reading with you two. I'm not going to buy them either. They are easily available to me at the Libraries near me. I'll pick them up when you all start."👏👏👏 Can't wait to buddy read with you two again.
Sharon I wish my godchildren one day will also read with me. (two are YA and I've given up on them but 2 are toddlers. Im reading to them at the moment ☺)You really had a great month. Here's hoping g that that continues.
Laura wrote: "Sharon wrote: "I'll wait Laura. I like reading with you two. I'm not going to buy them either. They are easily available to me at the Libraries near me. I'll pick them up when you all start."Grea..."
I almost want to say let wait for the boxset. Shortens the waiting for the next book too and might just help my tbr shelf getting lighter faster. 😉
Michelle wrote: "Laura wrote: "Sharon wrote: "I'll wait Laura. I like reading with you two. I'm not going to buy them either. They are easily available to me at the Libraries near me. I'll pick them up when you all..."I'm good whatever you decide.
Michelle wrote: "Sharon I wish my godchildren one day will also read with me. (two are YA and I've given up on them but 2 are toddlers. Im reading to them at the moment ☺)You really had a great month. Here's hopi..."
Good luck with the two little ones. Reading to them will help for sure. I was surprised when Mercedes asked me to help her find books. It looks like her taste are close to mine. Her mother said it was because I was always reading to her even when she didn't understand what I was reading.
Michelle wrote: "Laura wrote: "Sharon wrote: "I'll wait Laura. I like reading with you two. I'm not going to buy them either. They are easily available to me at the Libraries near me. I'll pick them up when you all..."Sounds good to me, there is only a few weeks difference between the single book and the box set anyway.
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1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Up to date:
The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mysteries
City of Schemes (Counterfeit Lady #4) by Victoria Thompso..."
Wonderful reading month, Sharon! Congrats on enjoying so much of what you read and your series progress.
OMG! I remember coming out of the theater after seeing The Accused and being so angry. I ran into a male co-worker and he knew enough to walk away. He came by my office the next day to talk about it. The Night Swim hit me just as hard. I, too, am extremely disappointed in our lack of progress but have hope the #MeToo movement doesn’t lose momentum despite others’ attempts to demean or trivialize it.
I’m loving our book discussions. They broaden my experiences of the books.
Lastly, I got excited when I saw you read Huntress Moon! A group of us started that series on the old Shelfari site and the author participated in our group read. I wish I had the old discussions because much of it was enlightening. The author is a screenwriter, which explains her nimble writing skills.
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1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many?
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
5. Overall summary of your reading month?