December '25 Serial Reader Challenge

[Nell]

DECEMBER '25 SERIAL READER CHALLENGE


Holly represents peace, goodwill and protection. In Celtic mythology, the Holly tree controlled the dark, winter months. The Druids regarded holly as a symbol of fertility and eternal life, thought to have magical powers. Christians adopted the holly tree as a symbol for Christmas. The sharp leaves symbolize the crown of thorns worn by Christ, while the berries represent his blood. The evergreen quality of the tree is metaphoric for eternal life.

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DECEMBER 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.

♦You may re-post a series chosen before as long as there are at least two unread books.

♦Post series now through November 20th.

♦Pairs will be posted on November 21st.

♦Select a series for your partner between November 21st and 25th.

♦New to the challenge? The thread for challenge guidelines and questions is here

[Nell]

Readers:


Meg picks for Zermeena
Helen picks for Linda R
Linda R picks for Meg
Zermeena picks for Jennifer
Jennifer picks for Helen

[Meg]

⛪🎄🎅🏼🤶🏼 December 2025 🤶🏼🎅🏼🎄⛪

Time for some Christmas reads already! One book from five series below is set during this special season, with one near New Year's Eve.

Homeswappers (not consecutive - I had skipped the Christmas book)
A Christmas Mystery in Venice and Other Winter Tales
Death on the West Highland Way

Cat Cozy
Hawaii Time
Maui Holidaze

Miss Busby Investigates
Murder at Little Minton
Death of a Penniless Poet

Lenox Heathcliff
The Belvedere Murders
The Twelve Saints of Christmas

Cozy Corgi
Phony Photos
Despicable Desserts

[Helen]

I’m in for December. I’ve included some Christmas books, when they come up in my series.
Donna Andrews Meg Langslow

Jacqueline Winspear Maisie

Mary Grand Isle of Wight killings

Simon Brett Mrs Pargeter

Kassandra Lamb Marcia Banks and Buddy

[Linda]

Here are my Christmas picks for December. We all seem to be on the same wavelength.

Coffeehouse Mysteries by Cleo Coyle


Bookstore Mystery by Sue Minix


Beacon Bakeshop by Darci Hannah


Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails by Lee Hollis


Tita Rosie's Kitchen by Mia P. Manansala

[Zermeena]

I'm in for December!

Mad for Mod by Diane Vallere


Beryl and Edwina by Jessica Ellicott


Country Club by Julie Mulhern


Cat Latimer by Lynn Cahoon


Gaslight Mysteries by Victoria Thompson

[Jennifer]

December series:

Tiffany Black Cases


Posadas County


Detective Lavender


Kylie Berry


Celebrity Mysteries

[Nell]

Welcome to the challenge everyone!

Pairs are posted at msg 2. Please pick a series for your partner.

[Zermeena]

Hi Jennifer, I haven't read any of your choices. Kylie Berry sounds like fun, so that is what I choose for you. Happy reading!

[Linda]

Meg wrote: "⛪🎄🎅🏼🤶🏼 December 2025 🤶🏼🎅🏼🎄⛪

Time for some Christmas reads already! One book from five series below is set during this special season, with one near New Year's Eve.

Homeswappers (not consecutive ..."

Hi Meg,

I have not read any of your series but Christmas in Hawaii sounds fun so I am picking the Cat Cozies for you. Happy Reading!

[Jennifer]

Zermeena wrote: "Hi Jennifer, I haven't read any of your choices. Kylie Berry sounds like fun, so that is what I choose for you. Happy reading!"

Excellent. I'm trying to get through A. R. Winters while she's free on audible plus!

[Jennifer]

Helen wrote: "I’m in for December. I’ve included some Christmas books, when they come up in my series.
Donna Andrews Meg Langslow
[bookcover:The Good, the Bad, ..."

Helen, I'm picking Isle of Wight for you. I hope you enjoy them!

[Helen]

Jennifer wrote: "Helen wrote: "I’m in for December. I’ve included some Christmas books, when they come up in my series.
Donna Andrews Meg Langslow
[bookcover:The G..."

Thank you Jenny. I’ve already enjoyed the first one. Looking forward to some more.

[Helen]

Linda wrote: "Here are my Christmas picks for December. We all seem to be on the same wavelength.

Coffeehouse Mysteries by Cleo Coyle
[bookcover:Roast Mortem|102..."

Hi Linda,
I don’t know any of your series, but the Bookstore mysteries sound good to me, so I’m picking those for you.

[Linda]

Helen wrote: "Linda wrote: "Here are my Christmas picks for December. We all seem to be on the same wavelength.

Coffeehouse Mysteries by Cleo Coyle
[bookcover:Ro..."

Thank you Helen! Looking forward to them!

[Meg]

Wow, Zermeena, it was tough just choosing one series. At least three are on my fave list. I'm going with one of my most fave, Country Club by Julie Mulhern

[Meg]

Thank you, Linda! Nothing sounds better in the winter than hanging out in Maui!

[Zermeena]

Meg wrote: "Wow, Zermeena, it was tough just choosing one series. At least three are on my fave list. I'm going with one of my most fave, Country Club by Julie Mulhern"

Thank you Meg! I'm looking forward to returning to the Country Club! Happy Thanksgiving!

[Meg]

Happy Thanksgiving to you, Zermeena! And to all my cozy challenge friends!