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Serial Reader Challenge 30 out of 30 read - all done! Don't know if I'm happy or sad about it. Happy that I have finished my biggest challenge to date but sad it's over because it was so much fun!Start date: November 13
Finished: January 25
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
Women's Murder Club by James Patterson
1st to Die finished December 23
2nd Chance finished December 23
3rd Degree finished December 24
4th of July finished December 24
5th Horseman finsihed December 25
4 from 2nd
Samantha Jellicoe series by Suzanne Enoch
1. Flirting with Danger finished November 14
2. Don't look Down finished December 12
3. Billionares prefer Blondes
4. A Touch of Minx
3 from 3rd
Poirot series by Agatha Christie
Murder in the Mews finished January 7
The ABC Murders finished January 17
Peril at End House finished January 16
2 from 4th
Dempsey's by Jennifer Crusie
Welcome to Temptation finished November 21
Faking it Finished November 24
1 from the last one
House of night series by PC and Kristin Cast
Tempted Finished December 21
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit - Laura by Sarra Manning (Fashionistas #1) Finished November 21
romance Sucker Bet by Erin McCarthy finished January 17
mystery - Fractured by Karin Slaughter Finished December 9
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
The Fury - L.J. Smith (Vampire Diaries # 3) Finished November 15
young adult Gone by Michael Grant Finished December 4
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.
Nice girls don't have fangs - Molly Harper finished December 31
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Book of the Dead - Patricia Cornwell Finished November 28
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Inkheart - Cornelia Funke Finished December 15
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Heather Wells series by Meg Cabot:
Size 12 is not fat Finished November 30
Size 14 is not fat either Finished December 2
Size doesn't matter finished December 19
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
The Gallaghers of Ardmore by Nora Roberts
Jewel of the Sun finished January 22
Tears of the Moon finished January 23
Heart of the Sea
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrion. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
Memory in Death - JD Robb finished January 3
wow, done already.Congrats, Lotte_ladybird!
Congrats, Lotte_ladybird! I'm mighty impressed you finished it so fast, I have only a few books down for this one... Mighty impressed.
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1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice) -
4 from 2nd -
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/3 ★★★★☆
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/7 ★★★★☆
At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 1/9 ★★★★☆
3 from 3rd -
2 from 4th -
Into the Mist by Maya Banks 1/12 ★★★☆☆
Into the Lair by Maya Banks 1/13 ★★★☆☆
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time) -
Kitty's House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn 1/14 ★★★★☆
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit -
, romance -
, mystery -
, urban-fantasy -
, YA -
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland 1/22 ★★★★☆
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian 1/26 ★★★★☆
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Kasia wrote: "Congrats, Lotte_ladybird! I'm mighty impressed you finished it so fast, I have only a few books down for this one... Mighty impressed."Thanks a lot Kasia! It was so fun so I got really into it :)
Yz the Whyz wrote: "wow, done already.Congrats, Lotte_ladybird!"
Thanks Yz :)
Update time... and changes to the original list...Start date 1 Dec 2009 - End date: 30 Nov 2010.
17 out of 35 read.
Jack the Page Ripper (15 books): 3 out of 15 read
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series:
Kerrelyn Sparks, Love at Stake series:
1. How to marry a millionaire vampire.
2. Vamps and the city.
3. Be still my vampire heart.
4. The undead next door.
5. All I want for Christmas is a vampire.
4 from 2nd series:
Christina Dodd, Darkness Chosen:
1. Scent of darkness.
2. Touch of darkness.
3. Into the shadow.
4. Into the flame.
3 from 3rd series:
Rob Thurman, Cal Leandros series:
1. Night life. 21 Jan.
2. Moonshine.
3. Madhouse.
2 from 4th series:
Patricia Briggs, Alpha & Omega series::
1. Cry wolf. 27 Jan.
2. Hunting ground.
1 from the last one:
Ariana Franklin, Mistress of the Art of Death:
1. Grave goods. 7th Dec.
Una-book-bomber (5 books): 4 out of 5 read.
Read one book from each of the genres.
chick-lit: Shopaholic series:
Confessions of a shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella.
romance: Bow Street Runners series:
Someone to watch over me by Lisa Kleypas. 13 Jan.
mystery: Eve Dallas series:
Naked in death by JD Robb. 4 Jan.
pnr: Chosen Ones series:
Storm of shadows by Christina Dodd. 5th Dec.
young adult: Cecelia & Kate series:
The mislaid magician by Patricia Wrede & Caroline Stevermer. 10 Jan.
Spree Series Killer (1+ book): done
Soulless by Gail Carriger. 14 Dec.
Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
LA Banks, Minion.
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): done
Jeaniene Frost, Halfway to the grave. 12 Jan.
The Book Strangler (1+ books): 4 out of 8 read
Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn:
1. The duke and I. 10 Jan.
2. The viscount who loved me. 17 Jan.
3. An offer from a gentleman. 27 Jan.
4. Romancing Mister Bridgerton. 28 Jan.
5. To Sir Phillip, with love.
6. When he was wicked.
7. It's in his kiss.
8. On the way to the wedding.
3rd Degree (3 books): done.
Masters of time Rose trilogy by Brenda Joyce:
1. Dark embrace. 18 Jan.
2. Dark victory. 19 Jan.
3. Dark lover. 20 Jan.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): done
Pleasure unbound by Larissa Ione. 27 Dec.
24/43 books readTime frame 11/05/2009-11/05/2010
Link to Complete Challenge & My Other Challenges
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In case anyone is wondering why I've only read so few, I'm trying not to change my original list that much but I keep reading books not included! I think I'll finish though ...To not bog down the thread I'm just going to post an update of the book I've read and not the whole list I made.
Here's the whole list if you're curious.
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It took me a while to pick my books but I can't resist a good series...or 16 :D1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
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2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit
romance
mystery
fantasy
young adult
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
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6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
25/43 books readTime frame 11/05/2009-11/05/2010
Link to My Other Challenges & Lists
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January updateMARY'S SERIAL READER CHALLENGE
7/29 completed
Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from 1st series
Dresden Files series
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Fool Moon (Bk 2)
Grave Peril (Bk 3)
Summer Knight (Bk 4)
Death Masks (Bk 5)
Blood Rites (Bk 6)
4 from 2nd
Sookie Stackhouse series
Club Dead (Bk 3)
Dead to the World (Bk 4)
Dead as a Doornail (Bk 5)
3 from 3rd
Mercy Thomspon series
Iron Kissed (Bk 3)
Bone Crossed (Bk 4)
2 from 4th
Dark Hunter series
Night Pleasures (Bk 2)
Night Embrace (Bk 3)
1 from the 5th
The Edge series
Una-book-bomber (5 books)
chick-lit
Lean Mean Thirteen (Bk 13, Stephanie Plum series)
romance
Visions of Heat (Bk 2, Psi-Changeling series)
mystery
Bloody Mary (Bk 2, Jack Daniels series)
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
young adult
New Moon (Bk 2, Twilight series)
Spree Series Killer (1+ book)
Michelle Sagara West
Cast in Shadow (Bk 1, Chronicles of Elantra series)
Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Brenda Joyce
Dark Seduction (Bk 1, Masters of Time series)
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book)
Tiger Eye (Bk 1, Dirk & Steel series)
The Book Strangler (1+ books)
Hunter Kiss series
Darkness Calls (Bk 2)
3rd Degree (3 books)
Sign of Seven Trilogy, Nora Roberts
The Hollow (Bk 2)
The Pagan Stone (Bk 3)
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book)
This is the shorter version of the serial reader challenge so it doesn't take up as much room on the challenge board.4/32
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SERIAL (Dec 17 - Dec 16, 2010)
12/29+ (Updated 01/31)
1) Jack the Page Ripper
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series
4 from 2nd
3 from 3rd: Curse of the Spellmans, Lisa Lutz (Spellman Series)
2 from 4th: Bad Moon Rising, Sherrilyn Kenyon (Dark-Hunter)
1 from the last: Devil's Bride, Stephanie Laurens (Cynsters)
2) Una-book-bomber
Read one book from each of the genres.
chick-lit
romance: Talk Nerdy to Me, Vicki Lewis Thompson (Nerds)
mystery: Plum Spooky, Janet Evanovich (Between the Numbers)
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi: Dreamfever, Karen Marie Moning (Fever)
young adult
3) Spree Series Killer
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN.
Vampire Vacation, C.J. Ellisson (VV Inn)
4) Author-ican Psycho
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on.
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
6) The Book Strangler
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end: Graceling, Fire, Kristin Cashore (?)
7) 3rd Degree
Read a trilogy: Kissing Midnight, Breaking Midnight, Emma Holly (Fitz Clare Chronicles)
BONUS: Bloody Mary
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist: Heat Wave, Richard Castle (Nikki Heat)
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1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice) -
4 from 2nd -
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/3 ★★★★☆
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/7 ★★★★☆
At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 1/9 ★★★★☆
3 from 3rd -
2 from 4th -
Into the Mist by Maya Banks 1/12 ★★★☆☆
Into the Lair by Maya Banks 1/13 ★★★☆☆
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time) -
Kitty's House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn 1/14 ★★★★☆
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit -
, romance -
, mystery -
, urban-fantasy -
, YA -
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland 1/22 ★★★★☆
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian 1/26 ★★★★☆
Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian 1/27 ★★★★☆
Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian 1/28 ★★★★☆
Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian 1/30 ★★★★☆
Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 1/31 ★★★★☆
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
27/44 books readTime frame 11/05/2009-11/05/2010
Link to My Other Challenges & Lists
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer:
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29/44 books readTime frame 11/05/2009-11/05/2010
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Completed for this so far:1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
Beyond the Highland Mist (1/13/10)
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Chick-lit Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson (1/08/10)
7) 3rd Degree
Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy by Nora Robersts
Jewels of the Sun (2/07/10)
3nd update - 02/08...Challenge Duration: November 8, 2009 - November 7, 2010
Total Books: 39
Total Series: 17
Progress: 22/39
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
4 from 2nd
3 from 3rd
2 from 4th
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)
11/29 11/29 11/30 12/01 12/06
(Twilight saga)
01/31 02/01 02/02
12/23 12/25
12/11
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
chick-lit
romance
mystery
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
young adult
01/11
(Devil series)
11/09
02/06
12/15
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.
02/06
Take two:
(de Warenne Dynasty)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.
01/08
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later. Just read it already. Go on!
12/28
6) The Book Strangler (1+ 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 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...
(Redstone, Incoporated series)7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
11/21 11/23 11/24
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
11/13
I should try this since we have an entire year from the day we start and I'm a huge series fan.1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
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There's actually 6 here total, I'm just using the newer book covers/editions to make it easier to list here
4 from 2nd
3 from 3rd
2 from 4th
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
chick-lit
romance
mystery
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
young adult
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 it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!
6) The Book Strangler (1+ 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 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...
I already read the first and second ones though in the past few weeks, before I decided I needed to oin this. Can I still count it?
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
13 of 36December 1, 2009 - December 1, 2010
Jack the Page Ripper
Psy-Changeling by Nalini Singh
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Anna Strong by Jeanne C. Stein
The Watcher, Legacy, Retribution
Women of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
The Modern Faerie Tales by Holly Black
Ironside
Una-book-bomber
Chick-Lit: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
Romance:
Mystery:
PNR/Urban Fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi:
Young Adult:
Spree Series Killer
Nightlife by Rob Thurman
Author-ican Psycho
Stray by Rachel Vincent
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer
Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh
The Book Strangler
Lords of the Underworld by Gena Showalter
The Darkest Fire,
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3rd Degree
Awakening Heroes by Joss Ware
Beyond the Night, Embrace the Night Eternal, Abandon the Night
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Bloody Mary
Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
In case anyone is wondering why I've only read so few, I'm trying not to change my original list that much but I keep reading books not included! I think I'll finish though ...To not bog down the thread I'm just going to post an update of the book I've read and not the whole list I made.
Here's the whole list if you're curious.
7 DOWN, 28 TO GO!
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so few--- I have only finished three and i keep doing the same thing!
RRRC Serial Reader Challenge
Duration: 11/10/09-11/9/10
1. Jack the Ripper (15 books)
5 books:
Vampire Academy
11/13,
Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2)
11/16,
Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3)
11/20,
Blood Promise
11/26, Spirit Bound
4 books:
The Darkest Night
1/13,
The Darkest Kiss
1/18,
The Darkest Pleasure
1/20, The Darkest Whisper
3 books: The Dream Thief, Queen of Dragons, The Treasure Keeper
2 books:
Passion Unleashed
12/22,
Ecstasy Unveiled
2/1
1 book:
Shades of Midnight
1/2
2. Una-Book Bomber (5 books)
chick-lit -Dead End Dating
romance -
Pleasure of a Dark Prince
1/31
pnr/uf -Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick 1/7
ya -
Betrayals
11/18
3. Spree Series Killer (1+ book)
new author -Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl 1/15
4. Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
author you gave up on -Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast 2/5
5. Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book)
start a series everyone is praising -
6. The Book Strangler (1+ book)
while series beginning to end -
Shiver
12/15, Linger
7. 3rd degree (3 books)
trilogy -Beyond the Night 2/7, Embrace the Night Eternal, Abandon the Night
Bonus: Blood Mary (1 book) - complete 12/13
strong kick-ass heroine -Flesh Circus 12/13
Duration: 11/10/09-11/9/10
1. Jack the Ripper (15 books)
5 books:
4 books:
3 books: The Dream Thief, Queen of Dragons, The Treasure Keeper
2 books:
1 book:
2. Una-Book Bomber (5 books)
chick-lit -Dead End Dating
romance -
pnr/uf -
ya -
3. Spree Series Killer (1+ book)
new author -
4. Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
author you gave up on -
5. Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book)
start a series everyone is praising -
6. The Book Strangler (1+ book)
while series beginning to end -
7. 3rd degree (3 books)
trilogy -
Bonus: Blood Mary (1 book) - complete 12/13
strong kick-ass heroine -
Serial Readers ChallengeJanuary 24, 2010 - January 24, 2011
Update(Complete List)
I've read 1 of the Una-book-bomber, and finished the third degree.
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books): 1/5
mystery
A is for Alibi 2/9***7) 3rd Degree (3 books): 3/3
1/24****2/4***2/12****
Time Frame 11/05/2009-11/05/201030/45 books read
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Time for an update and a few changes :)7/29 read
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Rough Riders Series by Lorelei James
In Death Series by JD Robb
Malloren Series by Jo Beverley
Tempting Fortune, Secrets of the Night, Devilish
Psy/Changeling Series by Nalini Singh
Tumble Creek Series by Victoria Dahl
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2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
romance
mystery Corpse Pose by Diana Killian
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart
young adult Bloody Jack Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy by L.A. Meyer
3) Spree Series Killer (new author):
Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
4) Author-ican Psycho
Touch of Evil Thrall Series by C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp (could not even finish the first of their Sazi books, hopefully this will be better!)
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer:
Dragon Actually by G.A.Aiken
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book).
Guild Hunters Series by Nalini Singh
Angels' Blood, Archangels' Kiss
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
The Sign of Seven trilogy by Nora Roberts
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
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Start: 11-4-09 Finish: 11-4-10
in progress
Jack the Page Ripper [15:]
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Soul Deep[Breeds,#5:]
Megan's Mark[Breeds,#7:]
Harmony's Way[Breeds,#8:]
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The Bitten[Vampire Huntress,#4:]
The Forbidden[VH,#5:]
The Damned[VH,#6:]
The Forsaken[VH,#7:]
3]
To tame a highlandn warrior [highlander,#2:]
The highlander's touch[HL, #3:]
kiss of the highlander[hl,#4:]
2]
Atlantis unleashed[warriors of posiedon,#5:]
Atlantis unmasked[WOP, #6:]
1]
Una-bomber[5:] [from series:]
chick-lit: Living Dead in Dallas [Sookie Stackhouse #2:]
romance:
mystery:
pnr:
YA:
Spree Series Killer [new author:][1+:]
Author-ican Psycho[1:]
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Lecturer[1:]
Dead until Dark by Charlaine Harris
The Book Strangler[1+:][read whole series start/finish:]
3rd Degree[3:]
trilogy
Bonus:
Bloody Mary[1:]
Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland
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Duration: 12/31/09 - 12/31/101) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
The Carpathians series by Christine Feehan
1/23
2/2
2/3
2/6 4 from 2nd
The Highlander series by Karen Marie Moning
1/5
2/9
3 from 3rd
The In Death series by J.D. Robb
1/28
2/3
2 from 4th
The Silver Dragons series by Katie MacAlister
1/14
The Nightwalkers series by Jacquelyn Frank
1/182) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
chick-lit:
The Undead series by MaryJanice Davidson
The Dirk & Steele series by Marjorie M. Liu
The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
The Fever series by Karen Marie Moning
The Wolves of Mercy Falls series by Maggie Stiefvater
The Riley Jensen Guardian series by Keri Arthur
1/20The Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris
2/135) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
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6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Daughter of the Lioness series by Tamora Pierce
The Born In Trilogy by Nora Roberts
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2/14BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
The Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost
I should try this since we have an entire year from the day we start and I'm a huge series fan. 1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
1. Mail-Order Marriages
2. Last Two Bachelors
3. Family Men
4. Brides for Brothers
5. Ending In Marriage
6. Daddy's Little Helper
4 from 2nd
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2. Final Justice (currently reading)
3. Under the Radar: Sisterhood Series #8
4. Razor Sharp
3 from 3rd
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2 from 4th
1. Prey
2. Shift
1 from the last one
1.
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres:
chick-lit
1.
romance
1.
mystery
1.
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
1.
young adult
1.
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 it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!
6) The Book Strangler (1+ 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 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...
1.
2.
3.
4. The Seduction of the Crimson Rose (currently reading)
5. The Temptation of the Night Jasmine
6. The Betrayal of the Blood Lily
7. The Mischief of the Mistletoe: A Pink Carnation Christmas (not released until fall 2010)
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
1. Death's Mistress
READ:
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1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice) -
4 from 2nd -
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/3 ★★★★☆
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/7 ★★★★☆
At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 1/9 ★★★★☆
3 from 3rd -
Nauti Boy by Lora Leigh 1/24 ★★★★★
Nauti Nights by Lora Leigh 2/6 ★★★★★
Nauti Dreams by Lora Leigh 2/8 ★★★★★
2 from 4th -
Into the Mist by Maya Banks 1/12 ★★★☆☆
Into the Lair by Maya Banks 1/13 ★★★☆☆
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time) -
Kitty's House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn 1/14 ★★★★☆
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit - The Stone Prince by Gena Showalter 1/22 ★★★★★,
romance -
, mystery -
, urban-fantasy -
, YA -
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland 1/22 ★★★★☆
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian 1/26 ★★★★☆
Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian 1/27 ★★★★☆
Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian 1/28 ★★★★☆
Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian 1/30 ★★★★☆
Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 1/31 ★★★★☆
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
15 of 36December 1, 2009 - December 1, 2010
Jack the Page Ripper
Psy-Changeling by Nalini Singh
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Anna Strong by Jeanne C. Stein
The Watcher, Legacy, Retribution
The Modern Faerie Tales by Holly Black
Ironside
Una-book-bomber
Chick-Lit: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
Romance:
Mystery:
PNR/Urban Fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi:
Young Adult:
Spree Series Killer
Nightlife by Rob Thurman
Author-ican Psycho
Stray by Rachel Vincent
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer
Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh
The Book Strangler
Lords of the Underworld by Gena Showalter
The Darkest Fire,
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3rd Degree
Awakening Heroes by Joss Ware
Beyond the Night, Embrace the Night Eternal, Abandon the Night
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Bloody Mary
Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
i'll give it a go - not sure what books yet - but i'll figure it out! State Date - Feb 17, 2010
Question for the mod/organizer - i'm assuming rereads are ok? What about audiobooks? I ask because I drive roughly two hours a day to and from work and am slowly working my through the available Diana Gabaldon books - each one takes me nearly a month to listen to - much longer than it would take me to read - is that ok or does it have to be read read?
Deanna,Rereads are fine. Audiobooks, too. I, myself, is addicted to them. :)
ok here's my planned list (obviously subject to change!)Serial Reader Challenge
Current Status - 3/36 - 8.33%
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
- Desperate Duchess - Eloisa James
- Chicago Stars - Susan Elizabeth Phillips
3 from 3rd
- Demonica Series - Larissa Ione
2 from 4th COMPLETE
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1 from the last one
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2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit
- Shopaholic series - Sophie Kinsella
romance
- Black Cobra Quartet - Stephanie Laurens
mystery
- Bibliophile Mysteries - Kate Carlisle
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
- Farseer Triology - Robin Hobb
young adult
- Banned and the Bannished - James Clemens
Wit'ch Fire
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
- Lords of the Underworld series - Gena Showalter
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
- "In Death" - JD Robb - cracked the first book a few times, but never got anywhere, third times the charm!
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
- Nalini Singh - Slave to Sensation
6) The Book Strangler (9 books):
- Rough Riders series - Lorelei James
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7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
- Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy Triology - Pamela Aiden
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
- Kinsey Milhone series - Sue Grafton
I should try this since we have an entire year from the day we start and I'm a huge series fan. 1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
1. Mail-Order Marriages
2. Last Two Bachelors
3. Family Men
4. Brides for Brothers
5. Ending In Marriage
6. Daddy's Little Helper
4 from 2nd
1.
2.
3. Under the Radar: Sisterhood Series #8
4. Razor Sharp
3 from 3rd
1.
2.
3.
2 from 4th
1. Prey
2. Shift
1 from the last one
1.
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres:
chick-lit
1.
romance
1.
mystery
1.
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
1.
young adult
1. Prophecy of the Sisters(currently reading)
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 it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!
6) The Book Strangler (1+ 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 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...
1.
2.
3.
4. The Seduction of the Crimson Rose (currently reading)
5. The Temptation of the Night Jasmine
6. The Betrayal of the Blood Lily
7. The Mischief of the Mistletoe: A Pink Carnation Christmas (not released until fall 2010)
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
1. Death's Mistress
6 of 36November 5, 2009 - November 5, 2010
Jack the Page Ripper
5 books from the Psy-Changeling Series
1)
2)Visions of Heat
3)Caressed By Ice
4)Mine to Possess
5)Hostage to Pleasure
4 Books from the Kate Daniels Series
1)Magic Bites
2)Magic Burns
3)Magic Strikes
4)Magic Bleeds
3 books from the Chicagoland Vampires Series
1)
2)Friday Night Bites
3)Twice Bitten
2 books from The League Series
1)
2)Born of Fire
1 book from the Black Dagger Brotherhood
1)Lover Mine
Una-Book-Bomber
Chick-lit-Nothing But Trouble
Romance-The Laird Who Loved Me
Mystery-Body Movers
PNR-The Vampire and the Virgin
YA-Scandal
Spree Series Killer
Author-ican Psycho
Faith Hunter-Skinwalker
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer
The Book Strangler
Parasol Protectorate
1)
2)Changeless
3rd Degree
The Hunger Games Trilogy
1)The Hunger Games
2)Catching Fire
3)The Hunger Games Book Three
Bonus: Bloody Mary
Sabina Kane Series
The Mage in Black
READ:
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from 1st series (of your choice) -
4 from 2nd -
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/3 ★★★★☆
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/7 ★★★★☆
At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 1/9 ★★★★☆
3 from 3rd -
Nauti Boy by Lora Leigh 1/24 ★★★★★
Nauti Nights by Lora Leigh 2/6 ★★★★★
Nauti Dreams by Lora Leigh 2/8 ★★★★★
2 from 4th -
Into the Mist by Maya Banks 1/12 ★★★☆☆
Into the Lair by Maya Banks 1/13 ★★★☆☆
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time) -
Kitty's House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn 1/14 ★★★★☆
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit - The Stone Prince by Gena Showalter 1/22 ★★★★★,
romance - Sheer Dynamite by Jennifer Skully 2/21 ★★★☆☆,
mystery -
, urban-fantasy -
, YA -
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland 1/22 ★★★★☆
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian 1/26 ★★★★☆
Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian 1/27 ★★★★☆
Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian 1/28 ★★★★☆
Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian 1/30 ★★★★☆
Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 1/31 ★★★★☆
Ashes of Midnight 2/19 ★★★★☆
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
I can't believe I'm going to try this, but why not.
Hmmmm....I just love these challenges, and this one is definitely a great one! I'm going to give this a shot because I think I can finish it in a year:Time Period: 11/10/09 to 11/10/10
Progress: 9/31
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from 1st = Dark Hunter Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Night Embrace
Dance with the Devil
Kiss of Night
Night Play
Dark Side of the Moon
4 from 2nd = Sons of Destiny Series by Jean Johnson
The Wolf
The Master
The Song
The Cat
3 from 3rd = Lords of the Underworld Series by Gena Showalter
The Darkest Pleasure
The Darkest Whisper
Into the Dark
2 from 4th = Kate Daniels Series by Ilona Andrews
1 from the 5th and last one = The Chosen Ones Series by Christina Dodd
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit = Parasol Protectorate Series by Gail Carringer Soulless
romance = Breeds Series by Lora Leigh Coyote's Mate
mystery =
urban-fantasy/fantasy =
young adult =
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Sunny - Demon Princess Chronicles Series
Lucinda, Darkly
Lucinda Dangerously
4) Author-ican Psycho (1+ book):
Judi Fennell - Tritone Trilogy
In Over Her Head
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Lara Adrian
Midnight Breeds Series - Kiss of Midnight
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Jeaniene Frost - Night Huntress World Series
Eternal Kiss of Darkness
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Morgan Howell - The Shadowed Path Trilogy
A Woman Worth Ten Coppers
Candle in the Storm
The Iron Palace
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Charlaine Harris
Lily Bard Series -
Total Books to Read: 31
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Angelique wrote: "I can't believe I'm going to try this, but why not."Definitely. Why not? : )
RRRC Serial Reader ChallengeStart Date: 11/07/09
15/31 Done!
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 from Dark One by Katie MacAlister 1/5
4 from Nightwalkers by Jacquelyn Frank
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2 from Nocturne City by Caitlin Kittredge1/2 Done
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit: from Imperia Series by Gena Showalter
romance: from Marked Souls Series by Jessa Slade
young adult: from Morganville Vampires by Rachel Caine
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
from: Parasol Protectorate Series by Gail Carriger
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Dark Forgotten Series by Sharon Ashwood
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
The Mer Trilogy by Judi Fennell
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Duration: 11/07/09 - 11/07/10
This is ambitious, but I'm going to go for it. My challenge will run from 2/23/2010 until 2/22/2011. Some of these series my change:Jack the Page Ripper (15 books)
5 Book Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward
4 Book Series: GhostWalkers by Christine Feehan
3 Book Series: World of the Lupi by Eileen Wilks
2 Book Series: The Modern Faerie Tales by Holly Black
1 Book Series: Moon by Susan Beth Pfeffer
Una-book -bomber (5 books)
Chick-lit Series: Holy Smokes by Katie MacAlister
Romance Series: To Tame a Dangerous Lord by Nicole Jordan
Mystery Series: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
PNR/ UF/ F/ Sci-fi Series: Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs
YA Series: The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong
Spree Series Killer (1+ book)
Blood Price by Tanya Huff
Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
The Book Strangler (1+ books)
Entire Series: TBD
3rd Degree (3 books)
True Trilogy: Dream Trilogy by Nora Roberts
Daring to Dream
Holding the Dream
Finding the Dream
Bloody Mary BONUS
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
READ:
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from 1st series (of your choice) -
4 from 2nd -
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/3 ★★★★☆
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/7 ★★★★☆
At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 1/9 ★★★★☆
Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 2/24 ★★★★★
3 from 3rd -
Nauti Boy by Lora Leigh 1/24 ★★★★★
Nauti Nights by Lora Leigh 2/6 ★★★★★
Nauti Dreams by Lora Leigh 2/8 ★★★★★
2 from 4th -
Into the Mist by Maya Banks 1/12 ★★★☆☆
Into the Lair by Maya Banks 1/13 ★★★☆☆
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time) -
Kitty's House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn 1/14 ★★★★☆
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit - The Stone Prince by Gena Showalter 1/22 ★★★★★,
romance - Sheer Dynamite by Jennifer Skully 2/21 ★★★☆☆,
mystery -
, urban-fantasy/pnr - Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day 2/23 ★★★★☆,
YA -
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland 1/22 ★★★★☆
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian 1/26 ★★★★☆
Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian 1/27 ★★★★☆
Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian 1/28 ★★★★☆
Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian 1/30 ★★★★☆
Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 1/31 ★★★★☆
Ashes of Midnight 2/19 ★★★★☆
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
I'm in! I'll be starting on March 1st.~*~
Serial Reader Challenge
Dates: 3/1/2010 - 3/1/2011
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series - Georgina Kincaid Series by Richelle Mead - Succubus Blues (#1), Succubus on Top (#2), Succubus Dreams (#3), Succubus Heat (#4), Succubus Shadows (#5)
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4 from 2nd - The Night Huntress Series by Jeaniene Frost - Halfway to the Grave (#1), One Foot in the Grave (#2), At Grave’s End (#3), Destined for an Early Grave (#4)
3 from 3rd - The Hollows Series by Kim Harrison - Dead Witch Walking (#1), The Good, the Bad, and the Undead (#2), Every Which Way But Dead (#3)
2 from 4th - Southern Vampire/Sookie Stackhouse Series by Charlaine Harris - Dead and Gone (#9), Dead in the Family (#10)
1 from 5th - The Parasol Protectorate Series by Gail Carriger - Changeless (#2)
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2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone.
chick-lit - The Secret History of the Pink Carnation (Pink Carnation #1) - Lauren Willig
romance - The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons #2) - Julia Quinn
mystery - Borrower of the Night (Vicky Bliss #1) - Elizabeth Peters
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi - Bitten (Women of the Underworld #1) - Kelley Armstrong
young adult - Blue Bloods (Blue Bloods #1) - Melissa de la Cruz
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.
Eileen Wilks - Tempting Danger (World of the Lupi #1)
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.
-Lisa Kleypas - Devil in Winter (Wallflowers #3)
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later. Just read it already. Go on!
-Moon Called (Mercy Thompson #1) - Patricia Briggs
6) The Book Strangler (1+ 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 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series…
- Night Huntress World by Jeaniene - First Drop of Crimson (#1), Eternal Kiss of Darkness (#2)
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
Fyne Witches Trilogy by Linda Winstead Jones - The Sun Witch (#1), The Moon Witch (#2), The Star Witch (#3)
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior.
-Magic Bites (Kate Daniels #1) - Ilona Andrews (mercenary)
Challenge Duration: November 24, 2009 – November 23, 2010Number of Books To Be Read: 60 books
Number of Books Completed: 18 - as of 2/27/10
1. Jack the Page Ripper:
5 from 1st: Rachel Vincent – Shifter’s Series (6 books)
Rogue
Pride
Prey
Shift
Alpha
4 from 2nd: Lisa Kleypas – The Hathaways Series (6 books)
A Hathaway Wedding – E-book Short Story
Married by Morning
Love in the Afternoon
3 from 3rd: Christina Dodd -- Fortune Hunters Series (4 books)
Danger in a Red Dress
2 from 4th: Ilona Andrews – Magic Series (5 books)
Magic Strikes
Magic Bleeds
1 from 5th: Nora Roberts – Bride Series (4 books)
Savor the Moment
Happily Ever After
2. Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit:
romance: The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens (Officers of the Crown, new series)
mystery:
paranormal:
young adult:
3. Spree Series Killer -- New Author You Must Like: Maggic Steifvater (3 books)
Shiver
Linger
Forever
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4. Author-ican Psycho – Re-try: Richelle Mead – Vampire Academy Series (6 books)
Vampire Academy
Frostbite
Shadow Kiss
Blood Promise
Spirit Bound
Vampire Academy #6 (currently unnamed)
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5. Dr. Hannibal Lecturer – Everyone Praising: Suzanne Collins (3 books)
The Hunger Games
Catching Fire
Mockingjay
6. The Book Strangler -- Whole Series: Julia Quinn – The Bridgertons (10 books)
The Duke and I
The Viscount that Loved Me
An Offer From a Gentleman
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown
To Sir Phillip With Love
Lady Whistledown Strikes Back
When He Was Wicked
It's In His Kiss
On the Way to the Wedding
7. 3rd Degree -- Trilogy: Cassandra Clare – The Mortal Instruments (3 books)
City of Ashes
City of Glass
BONUS: Bloody Mary -- Kick-Ass Gal: Death Series by J.D. Robb (4 new books before end of Challenge)
Fantasy in Death
Indulgence in Death
November 24, 2009 – November 23, 2010Progress: 21/30
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 – Midnight Breed – Lara Adrian
Veil of Midnight
Ashes of Midnight
4 – Psy-Changlings – Nalini Singh
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3 – Warriors of Poseidon – Alyssa Day
Atlantis Redeemed
2 – Talions – Alexis Morgan
1 -
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit -
romance - His Forgotten Forever - Michele Hauf (Bewitching The Dark)
mystery - Don of the Dead - Casey Daniels (Pepper Martin)
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi -
young adult – The Awakening - L J Smith (Vampire Diaries)
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
How To Marry A Millionaire Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks (Love At Stake)
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
The League – Sherrilyn Kenyon
Born of Fire
Born of Ice
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Demons of Dunmore – Gia Dawn
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Time Frame 11/05/2009-11/05/201032/45 books read
Link to My Other Challenges & Lists
Author-ican Psycho:
Karen Chance
READ FOR THIS CHALLENGE
Serial Reader Challenge25th December 2009 to 25th December 2010
Time for an update - I may swap the Vampire Academy for the Blackdagger Brotherhood, as I've got 2 of theirs in the "Women We Love" Challenge.
10/31
Updated 27th February 2010
Jack the Ripper
5 from Sookie Stackhouse Series by Charlaine Harris
Definitely Dead
All Together Dead
4 from Anita Blake Series by Laurell K. Hamilton
The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2)
Circus of the Damned (Anita Blake, Vampire
Hunter, #3)
The Lunatic Cafe (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #4)
Bloody Bones (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #5)
3 from the Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole
Dark Needs At Night's Edge
Dark Desires After Dusk
2 Books from Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead
Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3)
Blood Promise
Complete - 1 Book from Jaz Parks Series by Jennifer Rardin
Una Bomber
Chick Lit - Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot (Heather Wells #1)
Romance - Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani
Mystery - The 6th Target by James Patterson - currently reading
Fantasy -
Y/A -
Spree Series (a new series)
Storm Front by Jim Butcher currently reading
Author-ican Psycho (try again)
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
Hannibal Lecturer (everyone loves)
Soulless by Gail Carriger
Book Strangler (whole series)
Wicked Lovely Series by Melissa Marr
Fragile Eternity
Radiant Shadows
3rd Degree (trilogy)
Study Series by Maria V. Snyder
Magic Study
Fire Study
Bloody Mary
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
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Number of Books To Be Read: 44 books
Number of Books Completed: 11 - as of 2/12/10
1. Jack the Page Ripper:
5 from 1st: Rachel Vincent – Shifter’s Series (6 books)
Stray-- 12/1 ****1/2Rogue
Pride
Prey
Shift
Alpha
4 from 2nd: Christina Dodd -- Fortune Hunters Series
Trouble in High Heels-- 11/30 ****Tongue in Chic-- 12/1 ***1/2Thigh High-- 1/12 ***Danger in a Red Dress
3 from 3rd: Nora Roberts – Bride Series
Vision in White-- 1/24 ****1/2Bed of Roses-- 2/12 ****Savor the Moment
2 from 4th: Suzanne Enoch – Notorious Gentlemen
After the Kiss-- 11/24Before the Scandal
Always a Scoundral
1 from 5th: Kasey Michaels – Sunshine Girls Series
Dial M for Murder
Mischief Becomes Her
Mischief 24/7
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit:
Ain't Too Proud to Begby Susan Donovan (New Dog-Walker Series) -- 1/3 ****romance: The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens (Officers of the Crown, new series)
mystery: Sizzle by Julie Garwood (The Buchanons Series)
paranormal:
Must Love Hellhoundsby Harris, et al. -- 12/17 ****young adult: Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
3) Spree Series Killer -- New Author You Must Like: Shiver by Maggie Steifvater (3 book)
4) Author-ican Psycho – Re-try: Richelle Mead – Vampire Academy (6 books)
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer – Everyone Praising: Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (2 book)
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6) The Book Strangler -- Whole Series: Julia Quinn – The Bridgertons (10 books)
7) 3rd Degree -- Trilogy: Cassandra Clare – The Mortal Instruments (3 books)
City of BonesRe-read 11/28City of Ashes
City of Glass
BONUS: Bloody Mary -- Kick-Ass Gal:
Kindred in Deathby J.D. Robb – Death Series (1 book) -- 12/30