2022 Book Selectors and Themes

[jaxnsmom]

Alice wrote: "I have read many of V.M. Burns Mystery Bookshop series and they are very good. (Poodles are great). Looking forward to trying the Dog Club Mystery series."

Good to hear. I couldn't resist this one.

Helen wrote: "Thank you jaxnsmom. Both are available on Audible here in Australia, but quite expensive on Kindle. I’ve downloaded The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, on Audible, as I’ve been interested in st..."

I think the Flavia de Luce series is a great one to listen to!

[Cheryl A.]

Thank you, Jaxsmom! I have the first five eBooks from the Dog Club Mysteries series by V.M. Burns on my Kindle Tablet! I love her writing style!

Also, I can get all of the Flavia de Luce series from my local library in Large Print! I am so excited about the November readings!

[Helen]

Any nominations for December books yet?

[Alice]

Helen wrote: "Any nominations for December books yet?"

I was wondering the same thing.

[jaxnsmom]

I've been at my dad's the last three months and we've been taking turns getting sick. So this passed right by me. Would one of you like to pick?

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

Hmm if no one else picks how about Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki Delany and Murder At The Palace by Margaret Dumas ?

Paranormal and Christmas!

[jaxnsmom]

What about this? I know December can be a very busy time and we might not have as much time for reading.

I found with three novellas by Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Peggy Ehrhart. The stories may not be the first in each series, but I don't think they'll have many (if any) spoilers for previous books. The book's on KU, and my library carries it in print, on hoopla, and overdrive/Libby.

The second book would be your choice of a favorite or new-to-you Christmas cozy book or anthology. It doesn't have to be Christmas - it can be another Winter holiday or a winter setting. You'd tell us what it is, why you liked it, and maybe introduce a new favorite to others.

[Meg]

jaxnsmom wrote: "What about this? I know December can be a very busy time and we might not have as much time for reading.

I found with three novellas by [author:Leslie M..."

I like it! I actually have a Christmas anthology on my December reading list so it would be perfect.

[Alice]

I think we need the new topic started and new cover added to the thread.

[Oleander]

I don't want to rock the boat, but I was wondering if there is anyway the series could be selected sooner? I would prefer to have a heads up about the series of the month instead of finding out at the last minute. I hope to join in more on the reading and discussions next year.

[Barb, Co-Moderator Challenge Expert]

Unless the selector forgets, it is generally posted around the middle of the month prior (December's series posted in mid-November, for example). The problem usually arises in the months when nobody has volunteered to choose series to feature.

We can't forget that jaxnsmom is dealing with long-term covid symptoms and has a hard time getting online on a regular basis.

[Oleander]

I didn't know that about Jaxnsmom and send best wishes for complete recovery.

[jaxnsmom]

Thank you Oleander. I have fallen behind on so many things in my life, I feel like I'll never catch up. Going to get some posts and such started now.