Vikki's 2024 Reading Group Challenge - Series Books

[Vikki, Moderator]

I'm trying to be ambitious this year and have 2 challenges. This 1 is for series books.

1: Knife
2: The Ice Child Finished 14th January 2024
3: The Nightmare Finished 16th September 2024
4: Death Is Not Enough Finished 1st August 2024
5: The Soul Killer Finished 26th March 2024
6: The Judge's List
7: Crooked Kingdom
8: The Postscript Murders Finished 3rd February 2024
9: A Court Of Thorns & Roses Finished 13th February 2024
10: The Atlas Paradox Finished 1st April 2024
11: The House Of Fortune
12: Katheryn Howard: The Tainted Queen

1: The Rosie Result Finished 3rd September 2024
2: P Is For Peril
3: Fudge Cupcake Murder Finished 24th September 2024
4: Buttercream Bump Off Finished 27th September 2024

[Jackie]

Good luck with both challenges!

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Nice mix, Vikki.

I definitely added Nesbo on my tbr. I need to get caught up.

I have quite a few "first in series" for the rest of your choices; or at least, most of them.

Good luck and happy reading. :)

[Bill, Moderator]

It's always good to work on those series. I'm almost finished with Kinsey Milhone, not that I want to be, mind you.. Enjoy them all.

[Vikki, Moderator]

Bill wrote: "It's always good to work on those series. I'm almost finished with Kinsey Milhone, not that I want to be, mind you.. Enjoy them all."

It's been ages since I read O Is For Outlaw so about time I pick up this series again!

[Lea]

Vikki, I hope you get to your alternates and let me know if I need to find The Rosie Result. I stopped reading that series after the second book because it was too hard to locate the third book, but I always wonder if I'm missing out. I did read through the Six of Crows, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and The Minaturist series, and hope you like them as much as I did.. Happy reading!

[Lillie]

Love your list! One of my favorites from last year is on the list, Harry Hole. It's soooo good. If you have the time, the newest one, Killing Moon came out this year. It's also very good.

[Vikki, Moderator]

Lillie wrote: "Love your list! One of my favorites from last year is on the list, Harry Hole. It's soooo good. If you have the time, the newest one, Killing Moon came out this year. It's also very..."

Yes, I've seen it. Think it's just hardback at the moment but I will be getting it in paperback :) I love these books, been gradually working through the series

[Denise]

I have a few of these on my TBR. Good luck with your challenge.

[Vikki, Moderator]

First book finished from this list. The Ice Child by Camilla Lackberg. As usual with this series it didn't disappoint. Book 10 is already waiting on my shelf

[Vikki, Moderator]

2nd book finished - The Postscript Murders. I always enjoy Elly Griffiths' books. I have to admit I still prefer the Ruth Galloway series but I'm enjoying the Harbinder Kaur series so far and have the next 2 books waiting on my shelf. I loved the literary content of this book with authors, publicists, a literary festival etc. And some nice twists and turns.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Vikki wrote: "First book finished from this list. The Ice Child by Camilla Lackberg. As usual with this series it didn't disappoint. Book 10 is already waiting on my shelf"

Yeah, this series is one of those first-in-a-series, that I have. So many, so many... I may need to order this one. I never see her at the UBS. Ggrrr

[Vikki, Moderator]

Alondra wrote: "Vikki wrote: "First book finished from this list. The Ice Child by Camilla Lackberg. As usual with this series it didn't disappoint. Book 10 is already waiting on my shelf"

Yeah, this series is on..."

I actually only have the 1st 2 books on my Kindle. Must get the paperbacks. Books 3-9 were Christmas presents some years ago. And I finally bought book 10 in Glasgow last summer. I do come across her books in Waterstones shops here.

[Carolien]

Vikki wrote: "2nd book finished - The Postscript Murders. I always enjoy Elly Griffiths' books. I have to admit I still prefer the Ruth Galloway series but I'm enjoying the Harbinder Kaur series so far and have ..."

If you keep an eye on this link, Elly Griffiths is the main speaker in April and it's online: https://gwylcrimecymrufestival.co.uk/

[Vikki, Moderator]

Carolien wrote: "Vikki wrote: "2nd book finished - The Postscript Murders. I always enjoy Elly Griffiths' books. I have to admit I still prefer the Ruth Galloway series but I'm enjoying the Harbinder Kaur series so..."

Thank you! I've heard her speak online before and she's very interesting, and easy to listen to. I'll keep an eye on this

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Vikki wrote: "I actually only have the 1st 2 books on my Kindle. Must get the paperbacks. Books 3-9 were Christmas presents some years ago. And I finally bought book 10 in Glasgow last summer. I do come across her books in Waterstones shops here..."

That was a great gift! Especially when you only have to get the first two.

[Martha]

Oh I love challenges to make progress on these series. Jo Nesbo! I love him ... The Snowman is my next one and is on my challenge this year. Good luck!

[Vikki, Moderator]

3rd book finished

A Court Of Thorns & Roses - this series has been on my to-read list for a while. This book was on my 2023 challenge but was 1 of the books I didn't tick off for my 12.

I don't know what took me so long to dip into this book. Within a few chapters I was hooked and have enjoyed it. I found the world interesting, and the characters. I'll definitely be reading the rest of the series. I keep hearing the 2nd book is the best, so I hope to read it within the next couple of months

[Vikki, Moderator]

4th book finished - The Soul Killer
4 stars for this one. It's been a while since I read the 1st book in series. I soon remembered the characters and references to what happened in the 1st book.
My first thoughts on the killer were wrong but I think we were being obviously directed to the wrong person. Once I eliminated that person I guessed correctly.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Vikki wrote: "4th book finished - The Soul Killer
4 stars for this one. It's been a while since I read the 1st book in series. I soon remembered the characters and references to what happened in ..."

Sounds good, so I added book 1. Each book has an average rating of 4+ stars; so, I am ready, willing and able.

Kudos on your progress, Vikki!

[Vikki, Moderator]

5th book finished - The Atlas Paradox

I ended up giving it 4 stars but I couldn't quite decide what I thought of it. For 400 pages, there didn't seem to be a lot happening. Some characters were more interesting than others.
I preferred the 1st book in the trilogy. I already have the 3rd book so I will read it, but I'm hoping for something a bit more with it.

[Vikki, Moderator]

Half way through now!

[Alissa]

Look at you! Crushing it!

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Vikki wrote: "Half way through now!"

Kudos Vikki!! I already have some of these on my tbr; or the 1st in the series, at least.

[Vikki, Moderator]

9 books finished now!

[Bill, Moderator]

You're almost there!