Serial Reading Challenge 2022

[Vanessa]

Dusting off an old challenge for 2022!

Serial Killer Reading Challenge 2022

Duration: February 1, 2022 ~ January 31, 2023

So Serial Readers, are you up for the challenge?!

Just how crazy are you? Are you ready to SLAY those series? Finish some old ones, start some new ones?

If you complete all the tasks, you will have read 28+ books in 15+ different series.

Join at any time through the year - it's ok to back date if books were started after February 1!

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

Take 5 series of your choice and read:
• 5 books from 1st series
• 4 books from 2nd
• 3 books from 3rd
• 2 books from 4th
• 1 book from the last one
•
These can be new-to-you series, or already started series. You do not have to be start with the first book in the series.

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):

Read one book from five different genres. You can use the five below or pick your own five distinct genres. Challenge yourself to go outside your comfort zone! It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone.
• romance
• mystery
• urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
• young adult
• your favorite genre

3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):

Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):

Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):

Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing for later.
Just read it already. Go on!

6) The Book Strangler (2+ books):

Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 2-book-long-freshly-started-baby series, but there must be at least 2 books, because it's not really a series yet if there's just 1!

7) 3rd Degree (3 books):

Read a trilogy. An old-fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.

BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):

Read a book in a series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior, bounty hunter...

Good Luck and Enjoy!

[Vanessa]

PARTICIPANTS


Tari
Jonquil
Diane L
ChrisGa
Vanessa
Suzanne

[Tari]

Oh heck why not lol. On 2 I'll go for tags within cozy mysteries and for the YA, I'm always up for a Nancy Drew! ;)

Serial Killer Reading Challenge 2022
Duration: February 1, 2022 ~ January 31, 2023
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1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

Take 5 series of your choice and read:
• 5 books from 1st series
Flamingo Realty Mysteries
1. Duplex Double Trouble CeeCee James 2/7/22
2. Mid-Century Modern Murder CeeCee James 2/8/22
3
4
5
• 4 books from 2nd-Angel Lake Mysteries
1. The Sweet Taste of Murder CeeCee James 2/6/22
2
3
4
• 3 books from 3rd-Myrtle Lake Mysteries 3/3
1. Mishaps and Murder Constance Barker 2/1/2022
2. [book Hijinks and Homicide|59822326] Constance Barker 2/2/22
3. Capers and Carnage Constance Barker 2/18/22
• 2 books from 4th-Camper & Criminals Mysteries
1. Vistas, Vices & Valentines Tonya Kappes 2/3/22
2
• 1 book from the last one-Barks & Beans Mysteries
1. Trouble Brewing Heather Day Gilbert 2/4/22
•
These can be new-to-you series, or already started series. You do not have to be start with the first book in the series.

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books): (Using tags)

Read one book from five different genres. You can use the five below or pick your own five distinct genres. Challenge yourself to go outside your comfort zone! It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone.
• romance
• mystery
Creme Brulee Slay CeeCee James 2/10/22
• urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
Fantasy tag-Murder at Magic Cakes Cafe Rosie Reed 6/3/22
• young adult
• your favorite genre-cozy mystery
Icing the Blues Emma Ainsley 2/12/22

3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author.
I tried one author and it was a stinker, but now I've tried Angela K. Ryan's series, I'm definitely reading the next book:
1. Banana Slit Angela K. Ryan 2/25/22
2. I Scream Angela K. Ryan 2/27/22

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):

Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):

Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing for later.
Just read it already. Go on!

6) The Book Strangler (2+ books)-Lowcountry Dog Walker Mysteries 1-4 (latest published book):
1. Bite the Dust Jackie Layton 2/9/22
2. Dog-Gone Dead Jackie Layton 2/11/22
3. Bag of Bones Jackie Layton 2/13/22
4. Caught and Collared Jackie Layton 2/15/22

Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 2-book-long-freshly-started-baby series, but there must be at least 2 books, because it's not really a series yet if there's just 1!

7) 3rd Degree (3 books):

Read a trilogy. An old-fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.

BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):

Read a book in a series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior, bounty hunter...

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[Jonquil]

Serial Killer Reading Challenge 2022
Feb 1, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
series 1== Haunting Danielle Bobbi Holmes
1 The Ghost of Marlow House 2/1
2 The Ghost Who Loved Diamonds 2/1
3 The Ghost Who Wanted Revenge 2/2
4 The Ghost of Valentine Past 2/9
5 The Ghost from the Sea 2/9
series 2 (Deep Ops #3) Rebecca Zanetti
1 Broken 3/13
2 Driven 3/26
3 Unforgiven 7/18
4
series 3 (Nicola Berry: Earthling Ambassador) Liane Moriarty
1 Earthling Ambassador 2/5
2 Nicola Berry and the Shocking Trouble on the Planet of Shobble 2/11
3 Nicola Berry and the Wicked War on the Planet of Whimsy 2/11
series 4
1
2
series 5
1

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
• romance A SEAL in Wolf's Clothing Terry Spear 10/23
• mystery Golden Prey John Sandford 10/24
• urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi Blood Rebellion Nadine Travers 4/22
• young adult
• favorite genre

[Jonquil]

Continued


3) Spree Series Killer: new author Death by Bubble Tea Jennifer J. Chow 8/25
4) Author-ican Psycho: author you've "given up" on Killing Cupid Laura Levine 10/9

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Start a series that everybody is praising

6) The Book Strangler Read a whole series from the beginning to the end

7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Read a trilogy.
1
2
3

8) Bloody Mary (1 book): series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist

[Diane L]

Serial Killer Reading Challenge 2022

Duration: February 1, 2022 ~ January 31, 2023

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

Take 5 series of your choice and read:
• 5 books from 1st series
Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes
1. Mary Russell's War And Other Stories of Suspense by Laurie R. King, 5 Feb 2022
2. The God of the Hive by Laurie R. King, 4 Apr 2022
3. Pirate King by Laurie R. King, 1 May 2022
4. Garment of Shadows by Laurie R. King, 13 May 2022
5. Dreaming Spies by Laurie R. King, 26 May 2022
• 4 books from 2nd
Inspector Rostnikov
1. Hard Currency by Stuart M. Kaminsky, 1 Mar 2022
2. Tarnished Icons by Stuart M. Kaminsky, 6 Apr 2022
3. A Fine Red Rain by Stuart M. Kaminsky, 7 Apr 2022
4. Fall of a Cosmonaut by Stuart M. Kaminsky, 29 Apr 2022
• 3 books from 3rd
Needlecraft Mysteries
1. The Drowning Spool by Monica Ferris, 4 Oct 2022
2. Darned if You Do by Monica Ferris, 5 Oct 2022
3. Knit Your Own Murder by Monica Ferris, 6 Oct 2022
• 2 books from 4th
Gideon Oliver
1. Unnatural Selection by Aaron Elkins, 20 Aug 2022
2. Little Tiny Teeth by Aaron Elkins, 31 Aug 2022
• 1 book from the last one
Gregor Demarkian
1. Deadly Beloved by Jane Haddam, 20 Feb 2022

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):

Read one book from five different genres. You can use the five below or pick your own five distinct genres. Challenge yourself to go outside your comfort zone! It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone.
• Romance
Love Letters by Debbie Macomber, 4 Feb 2022
• Historical Fiction
Return to Me by Lynn Austin, 2 Feb 2022
• urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan, 14 Feb 2022
• Childrens
The High King by Lloyd Alexander, 14 Mar 2022
• Classic
The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers, 2 May 2022

3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):

Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.
The Glass Sentence by S.E. Grove, 17 Mar 2022

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):

Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
One Knight Only by Peter David, 6 Feb 2022

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):

Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing for later.
Just read it already. Go on!
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover, 12 May 2022

6) The Book Strangler (2+ books):

Read a whole series from the beginning to the end.
The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley, 15 May 2022
The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley, 4 Sep 2022

7) 3rd Degree (3 books):

Read a trilogy. An old-fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness, 17 Nov 2022
The Ask and the Answer
Monsters of Men

BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):

Read a book in a series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior, bounty hunter...
Killing Grounds by Dana Stabenow, 7 May 2022

[ChrisGA]

Serial Killer Reading Challenge 2022
Duration: February 1, 2022 ~ January 31, 2023
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1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
••• 5 books from VINTAGE KITCHEN•••
Victoria Hamilton
❎A Deadly Grind4/22/22
❎Bowled Over 4/24/22
❎Freezer I'll Shoot4/25/22
❎No Mallets Intended 4/23/22
❎White Colander Crime4/26/22
••• 4 books from Manor House•••
Julie Hyzy
❎Grace Against the Clock 2/1/22
❎Grace Cries Uncle2/2/22
❎Grace Sees Red 2/3/22
❎Grace to the Finish2/24/22
••• 3 books from YEAR IN EUROPE•••
❎Death in Florence 3/23/22
❎Vengeance in Vienna 3/25/22
❎A Fatality in Spain 3/26/22
••• 2 books from MOM ZONE•••
❎Marriage, Monsters-in-Law, and Murder 2/4/22
❎Mother's Day, Muffins, and Murder 2/21/22
••• 1 book from BOOKSTORE CAFE •••
❎ Alex Erickson
Death by Hot Apple Cider 2/23/22


2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):

Read one book from five different genres. You can use the five below or pick your own five distinct genres. Challenge yourself to go outside your comfort zone! It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone.
❎⚫thriller Breach of TrustDiAnn Mills 4/20/22
❎⚫cozy mystery Inn Over Her HeadDixie Davis 2/5/22
❎⚫contemporary/women"s lit The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBrideJoe Siple 3/17/22
❎⚫historical mystery Death In SohoEmily Organ 2/23/22
❎⚫Christian suspense A Whisper of DangerCatherine Palmer 2/11/22
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3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):

Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):

Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):

Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing for later.
Just read it already. Go on!

[ChrisGA]

(view spoiler)[❌6) The Book Strangler (2+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). Fog Lake Suspense series Christy Barritt
❎Edge of Peril2/5/22
❎Margin of Error2/6/22
❎Brink of Danger 2/8/22
❎Line of Duty 2/9/22
❎Legacy of Lies: The Colsons 2/15/22
❎Secrets of Shame: The Colsons 2/16/22
❎Refuge of Redemption: The Colsons2/17/22.

❌7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old-fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.C.C. Warrens
❎Criss Cross 2/18/22
❎Cross Fire 2/19/22
❎Crossed Off2/20/22 (hide spoiler)]

BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Read a book in a series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior, bounty hunter...

[Vanessa]

Serial Killer Reading Challenge 2022
Duration: February 1, 2022 ~ January 31, 2023

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

series 1
1
2
3
4
5

series 2
1
2
3
4

series 3
1
2
3

series 4
1
2

series 5
1

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):

• romance
• mystery
• urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
• young adult
• favorite genre

3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): new author

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): author you've "given up" on

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Start a series that everybody is praising

6) The Book Strangler: Read a whole series from the beginning to the end

7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Read a trilogy.

1
2
3

8) Bloody Mary (1 book): series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist

[Suzanne]

All Challenges All The Time
Serial Reading Challenge 2022
Duration: February 1, 2022 ~ January 31, 2023

Progress: 29 out of 29

So Serial Readers, are you up for the challenge?!

Just how crazy are you? Are you ready to SLAY those series? Finish some old ones, start some new ones?

If you complete all the tasks, you will have read 28+ books in 15+ different series.

Join at any time through the year - it's ok to back date if books were started after February 1!

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

Take 5 series of your choice and read:
These can be new-to-you series, or already started series. You do not have to be start with the first book in the series.
• 5 books from 1st series
1. The Seduction Of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley - ***** - 6/2/2022 - 309 Pages
2. The Untamed MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley - ***** - 6/6/2022 - 194 Pages
3. The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - ***** - 6/17/2023 - 384 Pages
4. Scandal And The Duchess by Jennifer Ashley - ***** - 6/20/2023 - 143 Pages
5. Rules for a Proper Governess by Jennifer Ashley - **** - 7/5/2023 - 320 Pages

• 4 books from 2nd
6. Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 6/4/2022 - 286 Pages
7. Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 8/7/2023 - 272 Pages
8. Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 9/11/2023 - 374 Pages
9. Devil in Disguise by Lisa Kleypas - **** - 9/13/2023 - 384 Pages

• 3 books from 3rd
10. Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe - ***** - 4/6/2022 - 384 Pages
11. Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe - ***** - 7/9/2022 - 368 Pages
12. Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe - ***** - 11/11/2022 - 384 Pages

• 2 books from 4th
13. The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye by David Lagercrantz - ***** - 2/23/2022 - 347 Pages
14. The Girl Who Lived Twice by David Lagercrantz - *** - 2/28/2022 - 368 Pages

• 1 book from the last one
15. The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate - **** - 2/24/2022 - 352 Pages


2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from five different genres. You can use the five below or pick your own five distinct genres. Challenge yourself to go outside your comfort zone! It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone.
• romance
16. Twisted by Emma Chase - **** - 2/2/2022 - 206 Pages
• mystery
17. Color Me Murder by Krista Davis - **** - 2/6/2022 - 289 Pages
• urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
18. Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill - **** - 2/16/2022 - 350 Pages
• young adult
19. Class Act by Jerry Craft - ***** - 2/24/2022 - 249 Pages
• your favorite genre
20. Curse on the Land by Faith Hunter - ***** - 3/8/2022 - 328 Pages - Urban Fantasy


3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.
21. Lucifer's Daughter by Eve Langlais - **** - 2/24/2022 - 312 Pages


4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
22. Runaway by Heather Graham - **** - 2/7/2022 - 355 Pages


5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing for later.
Just read it already. Go on!
23. Ghost of a Chance by Yasmine Galenorn - ***** - 3/7/2022 - 354 Pages


6) The Book Strangler (2+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 2-book-long-freshly-started-baby series, but there must be at least 2 books, because it's not really a series yet if there's just 1!
24. Moloka'i by Alan Brennert - ***** - 9/15/2022 - 405 Pages
25. Daughter of Moloka'i by Alan Brennert - ***** - 1/21/2023 - 309 Pages


7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old-fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
26. The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin - **** - 9/21/2022 - 468 Pages
27. The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin - *** - 5/7/2023 - 410 Pages
28. The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin - **** - 6/7/2023 - 416 Pages


BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Read a book in a series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior, bounty hunter...
29.The Burning Page by Genevieve Cogman - ***** - 2/21/2022 - 358 Pages

[Vanessa]

Welcome, Suzanne!

[Marla]

Serial Killer Reading Challenge 2022
Duration: 12/1/22 ~ 11/30/23
Progress: 25 of 29

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

series 1
Psy-Changeling by Nalini Singh
#0.6 Seedlings (7/28/23) ★★★
#1.5 The Cannibal Princess (4/16/23) ★★★.5
#4.1 A Conversation (4/16/23) ★★★.5
#5.2 A Gift for Kit (7/30/23) ★★★.5
#5.3 Movie Night (7/30/23) ★★.5
#6 Branded by Fire (2/25/23) ★★★★


series 2
1
2
3
4

series 3
Soul Screamers by Rachel Vincent
#3.5 Reaper (9/14/23) ★★★★
#5 If I Die (3/7/23) ★★★
#5.5 Never to Sleep (9/14/23) ★★★.5


series 4
Seven Realms by Cinda Williams Chima
#1 The Demon King
#2 The Exiled Queen


series 5
1. Imagine Me by Tahereh Mafi (12/10/22) ~ Shatter Me #6

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Glass & Steele
#1 The Watchmaker's Daughter by C.J. Archer (12/30/22)

The Dresden Files
#6 Blood Rites by Jim Butcher (12/23/22)

Jane Hawk
#2 The Whispering Room by Dean Koontz (12/1/22)

Cane Brothers
#1 A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn (12/1/22)

Border Chronicles
#1 A Dangerous Love by Bertrice Small (12/13/22)
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2) Una-book-bomber (5 books from 5 genres):

• romance - One Week 'Til Christmas by Belinda Missen (12/19/22)
• mystery - Winter's Curse by Mary Stone (7/29/23)
• urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi - Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff (2/24/23) ~ Fantasy
• young adult - The Thirteenth Skull by Rick Yancey (4/5/23)
• non-fiction - Francis: The People's Pope: The Most Moving Images and Words Going Straight to the Heart by Vincenzo Sansonetti (12/20/22)

📚 3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): new author
Dragon by Rustin Petrae (4/26/23) ~ Histories of Purga #1

📚 4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): author you've "given up" on
Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan (8/6/23) ~ Crazy Rich Asians #3

📚 5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Start a series that everybody is praising
Warcross by Marie Lu (3/29/23) ~ Warcross #1

📚 6) The Book Strangler: Read a whole series from the beginning to the end

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
#1 Legendborn (1/19/23) ★★★★
#2 Bloodmarked (2/17/23)


📚 7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Read a trilogy.

The Shadow and Bone Trilogy:
1. Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (12/22/22)
2. Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo (12/27/22)
3. Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo (1/8/23)

📚 8) Bloody Mary (1 book): series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist
Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb (6/27/23) ~ Eve Dallas