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Series Countdown (April - June 2024)
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I'll get this one a trySeries Countdown:
Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
1. Second book in Rom Com Duologies main stream book
Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1
2.
Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
1.
book 3 in the DC Eagles series Main stream Rom Com. Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1.
Main stream Rom Com 5 Book in the 6 book Love in Charlotte Oaks series. Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.
I'll give this a try. What a great way to work on already-begun challenges. This will help wirh some other challenges too.Series Countdown
April - June 2024
Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
1. Dead Sea Chronicles #2 - Dead Sea Conspiracy by Jerry B. Jenkins (5/13/24)
2. The British are Coming #2 - To Marry an English Lord by Robin Lee Hatcher
3. The Lawkeepers-Kelly series - Lawfully Blessed by Evangeline Kelly (6/7/24)
4. Kauffman Amish Bakery Christmas Stories #2 - Naomi's Gift by Amy Clipston (5/11/24)
5. Shield of Honor #1 - Before I Wake by Dee Henderson
Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1. Rose Mountain Refuge #1 - Agent Undercover by Lynette Eason (6/8/24)
2. Family Reunions #1 - Hide and Seek by Lynette Eason(6/15/24)
3. The Cost of Betrayal - Deadly Isle by Dani Pettrey (4/30/24)
4. Boardwalk Brides #2 - Cotton Candy Clouds by Janice Thompson (6/1/24)
Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
1. Four Weddings and a Kiss - Love Letter to the Editor by Robin Lee Hatcher (4/22/24)
2. Four Weddings and a Kiss - Spitfire Sweetheart by Mary Connealy (5/8/24)
3. A Match Made in Texas #4 - Meeting Her Match by Mary Connealy (6/13/24)
Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1. Capitol K-9 Unit #4 - Security Breach by Margaret Daley (4/7/24)
2. Faith in the Parks #2.5 - A Beacon of Love by J. Carol Nemeth (this series includes half-step books) (5/6/24)
Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.
1. A Year of Weddings 1 #6 - A May Bride by Meg Moseley (5/2/24)
Second round starting with trilogiesSeries Countdown
April - June 2024
Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1. Rose Mountain Refuge #2 - Holiday Hideout by Lynette Eason (6/11/24)
2. Family Reunions #3 - Her Stolen Past by Lynette Eason (6/17/24)
3. The Cost of Betrayal - Betrayed by Dee Henderson (4/29/24)
4. Christmas in Meriwether County #3 - The Stars in the Sky: An Inspirational Christmas Romantic Suspense by Debby Lee (6/5/24)
Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
1. A Match Made in Texas #1 - A Cowboy Unmatched by Karen Witemeyer(6/12/24)
2. A Match Made in Texas #2 - An Unforeseen Match by Regina Jennings(6/13/24)
3. Four Weddings and a Kiss - A Cowboy for Katie by Debra Clopton (5/8/24)
Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1. Capitol K-9 Unit #6 - Proof of Innocence by Lenora Worth (5/31/24)
2. Capitol K-9 Unit #7 - Capitol K-9 Unit Christmas: An Anthology by Shirlee McCoy
Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.
1. A Year of Weddings 1 #4 - A March Bride by Rachel Hauck (5/7/24)
Third round starting with trilogiesSeries Countdown
April - June 2024
Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1. Christmas in Meriwether County #2 - A Midnight Clear: An Inspirational Christmas Romantic Suspense by Debby Lee (5/2/24)
2. Boardwalk Brides #3 - Sweet Harmony by Janice Thompson
3. Mackinac Straits Lumberjacks #2 - The Lumberjacks' Ball by Carrie Fancett Pagels
4. Mackinac Straits Lumberjacks #3 - Lilacs for Juliana by Carrie Fancett Pagels
Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
1. A Match Made in Texas #2 - An Unforeseen Match by Regina Jennings(6/13/24)
2. The Red Gloves #2 - Maggie's Miracle by Karen Kingsbury
3. Four Weddings and a Kiss - A Cowboy for Katie by Debra Clopton (5/8/24)
Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1. Wrangler's Corner #1 - The Lawman Returns by Lynette Eason (7/8/24)
2. Wrangler's Corner #2 - Rodeo Rescuer by Lynette Eason (7/11/24)
Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.
1. A Year of Weddings 1 #5 - An April Bride by Lenora Worth (5/7/24)
I will try this one, maybe more than one.Beth - ;)
in Calgary
I will see how far I can get on this one.Series Countdown:
Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
1. If I Were You - Book #2 - The Wish Book Christmas (4/13/24)
Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books
1. True Colors - Book #6 - The Green Dress (5/3/24)
I should be able to do this one. I am having a little trouble finding 2 book series that I have already started though. I have lots of 3 and 4 books series started.Can I count the second book in a series, when I have already read the first book, and there will be a third book in the series, but the third book will not be published before the challenge end date. So currently there are only 2 books available to be read.
For example:
I have read Fairest of Heart, so I could read Book 2: If the Boot Fits. There will be a book 3 to the series published in December 2024, but since the challenge ends in June there are currently only 2 books in the series.
If I can count books like that, I can do this challenge. Let me know.
Thanks!
Let's see how this goes! April - June 2024
Let’s chip away at already-begun series. (You must have already begun the series prior to the start of the challenge.)
Rules:
* Please share the series name and number for each book.
* Books may be read in any order.
* each book may only be used for one task
* Rereads okay.
* No page minimum
* Please repost your completed challenge when you are finished.
Series Countdown:
Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
1. River Romances series #2 of 2
(6/30/24)2.
3.
4.
5.
Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1.
2.
3.
4.
Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
1. Heroines Behind the Lines Civil War series #2 of 4
(6/4/24)2.
3.
Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1. Colorado Cowboys series #5 of 5
(4/7/24)2. Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit Series #2 of 9
Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.
1.
Not sure how far I can get with this one due to all the other challenges I’ve committed to, but I definitely need to work on clearing out some series so I’ll give it a try. April - June 2024
Rules:
* Please share the series name and number for each book.
* Books may be read in any order.
* each book may only be used for one task
* Please repost your completed challenge when you are finished.
Series Countdown:
Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
1. Tracking Danger Series #2 of 2 (though I think more are coming)
SWEPT AWAY: Tracking Danger Book Two - A K9 Search and Rescue Novel by Liz Bradford
(05/30/24)2.
3.
4.
5.
✔️Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1. The Daughters of Riverton Series #3 of 3
Rebecca's Song by Dawn Kinzer
(04/09/24)2. Lavender Tide Series #2 of 3
The House at Saltwater Point by Colleen Coble
(05/08/24)3. Rocky Mountain Courage Series #2 of 3
Deadly Target by Elizabeth Goddard
(05/29/24)4. Sinister Secrets Series #2 of 3
Faceless by Candle Sutton
(06/27/24)Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
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2.
3.
✔️Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1. Signs of Life Series #5 of 6
Son & Shield by Creston Mapes
(04/06/24)2. Alaskan Courage Series #2 of 5
Shattered by Dani Pettrey
(05/25/24)✔️Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books
1. Squeaky Clean Mysteries #3 of 16
Organized Grime by Christy Barritt
(06/30/24)
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Can I count the second book in ..."
Yes, I'll accept that, if the later books are not yet published by the time the challenge is finished.
Perfect! Thanks, Andrea! I'm in!April - June 2024
Rules:
* Please share the series name and number for each book.
* Books may be read in any order.
* each book may only be used for one task
* Please repost your completed challenge when you are finished.
Series Countdown:
Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1. Dark of Night Annie Pederson #2 (April 2/24)
2. The Painted Castle Lost Castle #3 (May 29/24)
3. Positively, Penelope Skymar #2 (June 20/24)
4. A Seaside Wonder Muir Harbor #2 (June 29/24)
Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
1. Lonestar Homecoming Lonestar #3 (May 15/24)
2. Through the Autumn Air Every Amish Season #3 (May 16/24)
3.
Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1. For a Lifetime Timeless #3 (June 23/24) - author posted on Facebook that she is already starting the 6th book in the series that will release in Nov 2025!!
2.
Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books
1. Pelican Point Hope Harbor #4 (April 19/24)
I'll try these. I am starting with the three book series as I have finished last year all my incomplete 2 book series.Series Countdown:
Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1.
Captive Dreams (Cornhuskers Dreams #3) by Cara Putman (finished series)2.
Carolina Moon series by Christy Barritt Book 3 (finished series)3.
Michigan Northwood series Book #2 by Serena Miller (finished series)4.
Anchored at Mackinac Mackinac Island Romances series Book #2 (finished series)Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
1.
Sharktooth Island by Susan Page Davis et al #3 & #4 (finished series)2.
Highland Legacy: Four Generations of Love are Rooted in Scotland (finished series)3.
A Reluctant BrideRead 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1.
"An Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery #112.
"Mrs Pollifax #4 of 14"
Last year I was in a series slump, and this year, I have several series I've started and enjoyed and want to finish. I'll give this a try and focus on these:*✔️Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1. Book #3 in the Crittendon Series
2. Book #3 from The Wives of King David
3. Book #3 from the Rose Trilogy
4. Book #3 from the 9/11 Series
*✔️Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1. Book #5 in the O'Malley Series
2. Book #2 in the Northern Intrigue Series
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I'm in:Series Countdown:
√Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
√#1 Series: The Librarian of Boone’s Hollow (started in 2021) - number 2 of 2
- Read in May 2024√#2 Series: Waves of Mercy (started in 2023) - number 2 of 2
- Read in Jun 2024√#3 Series: Carnton (started in 2022) - number 2 of 2
- Read in Jun 2024√#4 Series: Patchwork Family (started in 2022) - number 2 of 2
- Read in Jun 2024√#5 Series: Star Cavanaugh Cold Case (started in 2023) - number 2 of 2
- Read in Jun 2024√Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
√#1 Series: Smitten (started in 2022) - number 2 of 3
- Read Apr 2024√#2 Series: Cape Cod Creamery (started in 2022) - number 3 of 3
- Read in May 2024√#3 Series: The Twelfth Imam (started in 2024) - number 2 of 3
- Read in Apr 2024√#4 Series: Missing in Alaska (started in 2024) - number 3 of 3
- Read in Jun 2024√Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
√#1 Series: The Quiet Professionals (started in 2018) - number 3 of 4
- Read Apr 2024√#2 Series: Alaska Air One Rescue (started in Mar 24) - number 2 of 4
- Read Jun 2024√#3 Series: Hidden Truths (started in 2023) - number 2 of 4
- Read Jun 2024√Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
√#1 Series: The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone (reread started in 2022) - number 5 of 6
- Read Apr 2024√#2 Series: The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone (reread started in 2022) - number 6 of 6
- Read Apr 2024√Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.
√#1 Series: <Hope Harbor
- Read Apr 2024
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Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series/series with only 2 books published by 30 June 2024).
✔️1. To Spark a Match
(the 3rd book of the trilogy will not be published until 16 July 2024) ~ finished 12 April✔️2. If the Boot Fits
(the 3rd book of the trilogy will not be published until 17 December 2024) ~ finished 24 April✔️3. When Clouds Touch Us
{GM mid-grade} ~ finished 11 May✔️4. Against the Wind
(the 3rd book of the trilogy will not be published until 16 July 2024) ~ finished 28 May✔️5. In the Shelter of Hollythorne House
(the third book in the trilogy will not be published until 3 September 2024) ~ finished 20 JuneRead 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
✔️1. Love Finds You in Poetry, Texas
~ finished 16 May✔️2. The Juliet Code
~ finished 4 June✔️3. Love Finds You in Groom, Texas
~ finished 23 June✔️4. Every Word Unsaid
~ finished 26 JuneRead 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
✔️1. More Than a Pretty Face
~ finished 26 April✔️2. Intrigue a la Mode
~ finished 21 May✔️3. In This Moment
~ finished 22 MayRead 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
✔️1. An Unexpected Amish Romance
(series has 6 books in total) ~ finished 30 April✔️2. Billie the Wild Child
{GM children's} (series has 5 books thus far) ~ finished 12 May Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.
✔️1. Search and Defend
(series has 12 books in total) ~ finished 15 April
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I need to do this one. I never thought I would get distracted from finishing a series. A couple months ago, I know I thought how do you all get behind…. And whelp… I understand! Here are my options:
Jane O’Brien (A Slip in Time) -pending 3 of series of 12
Sharon Garlough Brown (Sensible Shoes) -pending 3 of series of 4
Toshikazua Kawaguchi (Before the Coffee Gets Cold) -pending 2 of series of 4
Steena Holmes (Find Emma Collection) -pending 3 of series of 4
Lisa Wingate (A Carolina Chronicles) -pending 2 of series of 3
Gabrielle Meyer (Timeless Book) -pending 2 of series of 3 (1 pending release in April, plus x more coming)
Elizabeth Camden (The Blackstone Legacy) -pending 2 of series of 3
17 books to catch up…double whelp!
0 book options - Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
6 book options - Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
8 book options - Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
✅ 1. Before the memory fades by Toshikazua Kawaguchi, Completed 04/20/24
✅ 2. Before we say goodbye by Toshikazua Kawaguchi, Complete 04/21/24. Fished series… but just found out there will be a fifth book out later this year.
✅ 3. Two steps forward by Sharon Garlough Brown, book 2 of 4, completed 05/11/2024
✅ Extra. Barefoot by Sharon Garlough Brown, Book 3 of 4, completed 06/03/24.
✅ Extra, In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer, Book 2 of 3. Completed 05/27/24
0 book options - Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
3 book options - Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.
✅ 1. Yesterday’s Treasures, by Jane O’Brien, Completed 04/13/2024.
✅ EXTRA 2. Yesterday’s Wishes, by Jane O’Brien, Completed 04/14/2024.
✅ EXTRA 3. Yesterday’s Memories, by Jane O’Brien, Completed 04/15/2024. Finished the series, reminder that this is a secular read.
I will try for Read 1 ✅ + Read 3, total 4 books.
And, yea, 7 series started and not completed, that is only in from the last few months…imagine if I had been reading for years, thanks for the challenge to clean up here.
DONE!
Here goes…so many series, so little time…Series Countdown:
Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
Fog Harbor #2
Paper Hearts #1
A Shanahan Match #1
My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge #1-2
Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series)
Texas Ever After #2
(book 3 to be released in December)The Crittendon Files #1-3
Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
Elite Guardians Collection #2-3
The Circle #0-4
Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
Yada Yada Prayer Group #4
Key to the Kingdom #5
Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.
K-9 Search and Rescue #8
I am a little confused about this one. Am I to read both books from a two-book series, or can it be just one? Do I read just one from a three-book series or does it have to be the whole series? Just one title from a four-book series, etc...So - it is one title from each series?
Beth - ;)
in Calgary
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CompletedSeries Countdown:
Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
1.
(4/22)2.
(5/3)3.
(5/8)4.
(6/1)5.
(4/30)Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1
(5/20)2.
(5/10)3.
(4/24)4.
(4/27)Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
1.
(5/18)2.
(5/29) - book #4 releases in November 20243.
(5/23)Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1.
(4/25)2.
(5/4)Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books
1.
(4/29)
Andrea wrote: "It's one book from the series, yes."Thank you
Had to edit my comment to remove three books from quartets because I just realized I haven't started any series with four books!
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Concerning quartets - do half-step books count? Example, 3 prime books and x.5 for the fourth in the series.
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Andrea wrote: "I'll count that. Just note in your posting that the series includes a half-step book to make four total books."Thanks, Andrea. That gets me at least two more quartets.
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If I missed any questions, please re-ask.
I like how y'all are adjusting the challenge to fit the series you've started prior to the beginning of the challenge (for example, leaving off the duologies if you have no pending book #2's to finish those out). Great job!
I'm searching high and low for books in two book series and 4 book series I have already started but not finished. It is not going well...Found one more in the "two book series" category. Had to go waaay back to 2019 to find where I had read a book #1 with a book #2
Well, I just about managed to fill the dance card. Now I need to get busy reading.
I have not found any two-book series either. The others are going well though. Beth - ;)
in Calgary
I'm going to add a fourth round starting with trilogies.Series Countdown
April - June 2024
Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1. Global Search and Rescue #2 - The Heart of a Hero by Susan May Warren
2. Heartland Homecoming #1 - From This Day Forward by Irene Hannon
3. Heroes of Quantico #2 - An Eye for an Eye by Irene Hannon
4. Pelican Harbor #2 - Two Reasons to Run by Colleen Coble
Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
1. Team Hope #1 - Flee the Night by Susan May Warren (this series includes a half-step prequel)
2. Starlight Christmas #2 - Starlight, Star Bright by JoAnn Durgin
3. Starlight Christmas #3 - Sleigh Ride Together with You by JoAnn Durgin
Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1. Wrangler's Corner #3 - Protecting Her Daughter by Lynette Eason (7/16/24)
2. Alaskan Courage #3 - Stranded by Dani Pettrey
Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.
1. Courage Under Fire #2 - Zero Visibility by Mary Alford (this series includes half-step books) (5/22/24)
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I'm going to be reading The Peasant King
this month, and while it's not linked to a series on GR, the 'blurb' does state that it's a companion to The Hidden Prince
. . . does that work for a duology?
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thanks! 🙂
Can I use a book in a four book series even if book 4 has not yet been released? (the Timeless series by Gabrielle Meyer for example)
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I'm going to add a fifth round starting with trilogies.Series Countdown
April - June 2024
Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1. Heartland Homecoming #3 - Where Love Abides by Irene Hannon
2. Global Search and Rescue #3 - The Price of Valor by Susan May Warren
3. Heroes of Quantico #3 - In Harm's Way by Irene Hannon
4. Pelican Harbor #3 - Three Missing Days by Colleen Coble
Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
1. Stepping Stones Island #3 - Sunken Treasure by Katy Lee
2. Stepping Stones Island #4 - Permanent Vacancy by Katy Lee
3. Team Hope #3 - Expect the Sunrise by Susan May Warren (this series includes a half-step prequel)
Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1. Wrangler's Corner #6 - Vanished in the Night by Lynette Eason
2. Alaskan Courage #4 - Silenced by Dani Pettrey
Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.
1. Courage Under Fire #3 - Thin Ice by Mary Alford (this series includes half-step books) (5/23/24)
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Thanks, Andrea. I'm really enjoying this challenge. It's helping me finish a good bunch of series this year.
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@andrea - will it count for a two book series for example when at the end of June 2024 (when this challenge ends) there is only two published works in the series on goodreads?For example, I am not sure if there will be a third book in after this book yet?
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However, if it's certain the series is intended to be a trilogy, etc., let's use those books for the appropriate category, even if all the books are not yet published.
For example, Lynette Eason's Lake City Heroes series currently lists only two books, but at least one more is expected to be added, from what she has said in her newsletters. Therefore, any book from that series could be used for the trilogy category but not the duology, even though the third book has not yet been published or added to the series page here on Goodreads.
Andrea wrote: "If it is unknown or unclear that more books will be added to the series, the books may be counted for the category that currently best suits it (such as duology, in your example). Please mention in..."Thanks, Make sense yes. I think that Lynette Eason series is planned for four books :-)
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Andrea wrote: "If it is unknown or unclear that more books will be added to the series, the books may be counted for the category that currently best suits it (such as duology, in your example). Please mention in..."I asked the author, she plans to more books for this series.
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April - June 2024
Let’s chip away at already-begun series. (You must have already begun the series prior to the start of the challenge.)
Rules:
* Please share the series name and number for each book.
* Books may be read in any order.
* each book may only be used for one task
* Rereads okay.
* No page minimum
* Please repost your completed challenge when you are finished.
Series Countdown:
Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.