September '21 Serial Reader Challenge

[Nell]

SEPTEMBER '21 SERIAL READER CHALLENGE

THE POWER OF ORDER: Creating harmony, balance


Chiremba balancing rocks, Zimbabwe

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]

Players:


🍓Pat picks for Meg
🥑Zermeena picks for Helen
🍑Jennifer picks for Hilary
🥒Meg picks for Cheryl
🍆Shelly picks for Linda R
🍅Hilary picks for Zermeena
🥕Cheryl picks for Shelly
🍇Helen picks for Cathy
🍐Linda R picks for Jennifer
🍌Danielle picks for Pat
🍎Karen picks for Danielle
🌽Cathy picks for Karen

[Pat]

I am in.

Bailey Cates
Brownies and Broomsticks
Bewitched, Bothered and Biscotti

Duffy Brown
Pearls and Poison
Dead Man Walker

Leighann Dobbs
Ghostly Paws
A Spirited Tail

Karen Rose Smith
Murder with Cherry Tarts
Murder with Clotted Cream

Lee Hollis
Death of a Chocoholic
Death of Christmas Caterer

Happy Reading!

[Zermeena]

I'm in for September!

Miss Julia by Ann B. Ross


Wishcraft by Heather Blake


Blackbird Sisters by Nancy Martin


Tradd Street by Karen White


Haunted Home Renovations by Juliet Blackwell

[Jennifer]

In!

Blue Raven


Lowcountry


Daisy Dalrymple


Maggie Hope


Beyond the Page

[Meg]

Serial reads challenge
September 2021

Amelia Peabody
Lion in the Valley
Deeds of the Disturber

Cozy Corgis
Chaotic Corgis
Quarrelsome Quartz

Peridale
Espresso and Evil
Macarons and Mayhem

Melanie Travers
Hush Puppy
Unleashed

Beatrice Hyde-Clare
A Nefarious Engagement
A Treacherous Performance

[Shelly]

I’m in!

I choose for LINDA R.: THE MADISON NIGHT series by Diane Vallere

Cheryl chose for me: CAT IN THE STACKS

✅CAT IN THE STACKS SERIES by Miranda James


LIGHTHOUSE LIBRARY SERIES by Eva Gates


MAINE CLAMBAKE SERIES by Barbara Ross



DEWBERRY FARM SERIES by Karen MacInerney


HAUNTED HOME RENOVATION SERIES by Juliet Blackwell

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

I'm in again!

Ellery Adams's Storyton series
Murder in the Locked Library
Murder in the Reading Room

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

Ellie Alexander's Torte Bakery series
A Cup of Holiday Fear
Nothing Bundt Trouble

M E Bakos's House Flipper series
Deadly Flip: A Home Renovator's Mystery
Lethal Flip: A Home Renovator Mystery

Kate Carlisle's Bookbinder series
The Book Supremacy
The Grim Reader

[Cheryl A.]

I am in!


I picked Cat in the Stacks for Shelly
Meg picked TJ Jensen for me

Travel Can Be Murder by Jennifer S. Alderson


Cozy Corgi Mysteries by Mildred Abbott


Corgi Case Files by Jeffrey M. Poole


The New Orleans Go Cup Chronicles by Colleen Mooney


➡Meg picked Tj Jensen Mystery.
The Tj Jensen Mystery Series by Kathi Daley

.....Note: Book #2 was unavailable when trying to read so I chose the only other book of this series that I own (#6.)
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[Helen]

I’m in again for September.

Mary Daheim Emma Lord



Veronica Black Sister Joan



Edie Claire Leigh Koslow



Debbie Young Staffroom at St Bride’s



Reagan Davis. Knitorious

[Linda]

In for September!

Madison Night by Diane Vallere (ongoing)


Costume Shop Mysteries by Diane Vallere (new to me)


Torie O'Shea by Rett MacPherson (ongoing)


Book Collector by Victoria Abbott (ongoing)


Calamity Jayne by Kathleen Bacus (ongoing)

[Danielle]

I haven't joined this challenge in a long time. I've been so busy!
I hope everyone is doing well.

My selections:

Haunted Library Mysteries by Allison Brook (on-going)


Magical Bakery Mysteries by Bailey Cates (on-going)


Salem B&B Mystery by Traci Wilton (newish - ]tried to start it before and then started reading the Haunted Library Mysteries)


Witch City Mysteries by Carol J. Perry


Wishcraft Mysteries by Heather Blake

[Karen]

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

[Cathy]

I'm in:
Dianne Freeman
A Countess of Harleigh Mystery Series

[Cathy]

Sorry hit the button to soon.
G.A. McKevett
The Granny Reid Series

Spencer Quinn
The Chet and Bernie Mystery Series

Nancy Warren
The Great Baking Show

Jessica Fletcher
Murder She Wrote Series

[Nell]

Hurricane Henri is heading my way. CT is in the eye of the storm! Now that I'm 'prepared' - recalling what I know from growing up in a Gulf coast state -

Here are the pairs. Please pick a series for your partner... and batten down the hatches if need be.

[Jennifer]

Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "I'm in again!

Ellery Adams's Storyton series
Murder in the Locked Library
Murder in the Reading Room [bookcover:Mu..."

Jennifer picks for Hilary:

You have three of my favorites on your shelf, Hilary, but the winner is going to be Ellery Adams Storyton mysteries. I hope you enjoy!

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

Excellent Jennifer! I will be glad to play catch up on this series!

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

Zermeena wrote: "I'm in for September!

Miss Julia by Ann B. Ross


Wishcraft by [author:H..."

Some great choices again Zermeena - but the Wishcraft ones jumped out at me and so those are my pick for you!

[Shelly]

Linda wrote: "In for September!

Madison Night by Diane Vallere (ongoing)


Costume Shop Mysteries by [au..."

Hi Linda! I am assuming you are “Linda R. since you’re the only Linda I saw on the list 😆 The only author on your list that I have read is Diane Vallere. I love the Madison Night series so that will be my choice. It’s been a really long time since I read the Costume Shop series. However I remember I liked that one too. We’ll go with Madison.

[Shelly]

Nell wrote: "Hurricane Henri is heading my way. CT is in the eye of the storm! Now that I'm 'prepared' - recalling what I know from growing up in a Gulf coast state -

Here are the pairs. Please pick a series ..."

My good wishes are out in the universe that you’ll be kept safe from Hurricane Henri. I know how scary it can be❣️

[Meg]

Hello, Cheryl!

There were a couple that jumped out at me from your list, and I've decided on the TJ Jensen series by Kathi Daley.

[Meg]

Hugs to you, Nell, and prayers for your safety! 🙏🤗

[Linda]

Jennifer wrote: "In!

Blue Raven


Lowcountry
[bookcover:The Hur..."

Hi Jennifer!

I’m going with Daisy Dalrymple for you this month. This series is one I’d like to get to some day. Happy reading!

[Linda]

Shelly wrote: "Linda wrote: "In for September!

Madison Night by Diane Vallere (ongoing)


Costume Shop My..."

Thank you Shelly! Looking forward to getting back to this series.

[Linda]

Nell wrote: "Hurricane Henri is heading my way. CT is in the eye of the storm! Now that I'm 'prepared' - recalling what I know from growing up in a Gulf coast state -

Here are the pairs. Please pick a series ..."

Stay safe Nell!

[Pat]

Good Afternoon Meg! I pick for you the Cozy Corgis. Happy Reading!

[Jennifer]

Linda wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "In!

Blue Raven


Lowcountry
[..."

great pick -- those are the only two I have left to be caught up, out of I think 23 or 24 so far!

[Meg]

Thank you, Pat! These will also help finish up another challenge. Love it when that happens!

[Cheryl A.]

Meg wrote: "Hello, Cheryl!

There were a couple that jumped out at me from your list, and I've decided on the TJ Jensen series by Kathi Daley."

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Thanks, Meg, I have been wanting to start with some of Kathi Daley's series for some time. I decided to start at the beginning! 😉
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[Cheryl A.]

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Hi Shelly. Gosh, I want to read every one of your picks! 🤩

I chose Cat in the Stacks for your challenge this month.
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[Shelly]

Cheryl wrote: "*
Hi Shelly. Gosh, I want to read every one of your picks! 🤩

I chose Cat in the Stacks for your challenge this month.
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Thank you Cheryl,
I love this series and look forward to continuing it.

[Nell]

Thanks everyone for your good wishes. Enjoy your reads.

[Zermeena]

Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "Zermeena wrote: "I'm in for September!

Miss Julia by Ann B. Ross


Wishc..."

Thank you Hilary. It's been a while since I read this series and I'm looking forward to getting back to the Enchanted Village.

[Zermeena]

Helen wrote: "I’m in again for September.

Mary Daheim Emma Lord



Veronica Black Sister Joan

[bookcover:..."

Hi Helen - I'm not familiar with any of your choices. But as an avid crocheter and yarn lover, I have to choose Knitorious for you. I can't wait to hear what you think of it.

[Karen]

Hi Danielle, I choose the Magical Baking series for you. Happy Reading!

[Gary]

I was planning on joining in this month, but for what I mentioned in the August thread I put participation on hold while we sort out my dad's papers, estate, etc. Be back for October.

[Helen]

Cathy wrote: "I'm in:
Dianne Freeman
A Countess of Harleigh Mystery Series"


Hi Cathy,
The only one of yours I know is Jessica Fletcher, but I think I’ll choose the Countess of Harleigh, who sounds intriguing, for you.

[Helen]

Zermeena wrote: "Helen wrote: "I’m in again for September.

Mary Daheim Emma Lord



Veronica Black Sister Joa..."

Thank you Zermeena. They’re new for me too.

[Danielle]

Pat,

Sorry for the wait! I am going to pick the Magical Bakery Mysteries for you. Hope you enjoy them! Happy reading. 😊

[Danielle]

Karen,

Thank you. It's one of my favorite series...

[Helen]

My thought and prayers are with all those in the US threatened by Henri and other weather events.
Here in Australia, Sydney is being threatened by a low in the next 24 hours, but I’m far enough north to avoid it.

[Pat]

Thanks Danielle! I cannot wait to start reading that series.

[Meg]

Gary wrote: "I was planning on joining in this month, but for what I mentioned in the August thread I put participation on hold while we sort out my dad's papers, estate, etc. Be back for October."

Hugs to you, Gary. That's not easy, in more ways that one.

[Cathy]

I am so sorry Karen..

I pick The Great Whitches Baking Show Series
by Nancy Warren

[Cathy]

Thank you Hellen. She is a new author for me.. I am so excited.

[Linda]

Finished my first for the month, The Decorator Who Knew Too Much. Looking forward to the next one.

[Pat]

I finished reading the 1st book of the Magical Bakery series and halfway thru the 2nd book. Awesome series.

[Eleanor]

This is one of my favorite series. Have read all of them.

[Cathy]

if you haven't read the series
A countess of Harleigh Mysteries by: Dianne Freeman
I recommend it.. It was a great read. :)