Self-Challenge: "Better Late, Than Never"

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Some teachers just have a way of sticking with us no matter how many years pass. Wish they were all like that!

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

Challenge Duration:6/1/2011-6/1/2012
Updated 6/9/2011

2/3
A Witchcraft Mystery
Secondhand Spirits 6/2
A Cast-Off Coven 6/9
Hexes and Hemlines

0/10
Sisters of the Moon
Witchling
Changeling
Darkling
Dragon Wytch
Night Huntress (Sisters of the Moon, #5)
Demon Mistress
Bone Magic
Harvest Hunting
Blood Wyne
Courting Darkness

0/5
Jazz Tremaine
50 Ways to Hex Your Lover
Hex Appeal
Wicked by Any Other Name
Hex in High Heels
The Best Hex Ever

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Welcome to the challenge, ❥☪LIZZ☪❥. :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

❥☪LIZZ☪❥, Argeneau 14 is out (and sitting here looking at me) if you want to add it to your list.

[Laura Lulu]

I'm in. Here are the series I am planning on starting & finishing (at least what's out) by the end of 2011:

Tawny Man Trilogy - Robin Hobb


The Light Isles Duology - Juliet Marillier


Tinker Duology? - Wen Spencer


The Bridei Chronicles - Juliet Marillier


Little Goddess Series - Amy Lane


The Chronicles of Elantra - Michelle Sagara West


Beka Cooper Series - Tamora Pierce


The Queen's Thief Series - Megan Whalen Turner


A Resurrection of Magic Series - Kathleen Duey


Tairen Soul Series - C.L. Wilson


Griffin's Daughter Trilogy - Leslie Ann Moore


Incerceron Duology - Catherine Fisher


Dark Days Series - Jocelynn Drake


The Dark Forgotten Series - Sharon Ashwood


The Maker's Song Series - Adrian Phoenix



And for these, I've read the 1st book and plan on finishing the series:

Song of the Lioness Series - Tamora Pierce


Luthiel's Song Trilogy - Robert Fanney


Chaos Walking Trilogy - Patrick Ness


Tiger Series - Colleen Houck

[Jackie M]

I have so many I want to start! But I will start with these two series.

Psy-Changeling series by Nalini Singh


The Edge series by Ilona Andrews


Completed
Slave to Sensation March 15,2011 4 stars
On the Edge March 22, 2011 4 stars

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Wow, Laura Lulu that's a LOT of books! It looks like a lot. It probably isn't more than I plan to read for next year. I have a bad habit of finding new series I just have to start... and then I forget about the ones I already started! I made myself add books from 3 series I have in progress to the Mount TBR challenge. So I know I will get 3 or more series finished by the end of 2011. Good luck with yours!

[Vivian]

Added one more series thanks to some pushy, I mean encouraging mods ;)

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Vivian wrote: "Added one more series thanks to some pushy, I mean encouraging mods ;)"

LOL! I added another one too. I have a bunch now. My goal (as you can see in my post) is to finish 3 or more this year and the rest next year. :)

[Laura Lulu]

It's only 60-some AV, it just looks like a lot. :) There were just so many series I heard great things about this year, but couldn't fit into my rigorous challenge schedule. So now I'll just use them to set up 2011's rigorous challenge schedule. ;)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! *bowing* Yes, that'd be me *wicked grin* >:)

Welcome, Laura! LOVE the list! I'll definitely be adding to mine in coming months.

Jackie M, hope you enjoy those, two of my faves.

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Laura Lulu wrote: "It's only 60-some AV, it just looks like a lot. :) There were just so many series I heard great things about this year, but couldn't fit into my rigorous challenge schedule. So now I'll just use th..."

That is a fabulous idea. I will make 2012 all about finishing series too. Lets see how big of a whole I dig myself with my first in series books I read in 2011... :-P Never ending cycle... hehe. 60 isn't too bad. I read very slowly but have read more this past year than any previous years. Not 100+ which was my goal... but not too shabby either.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yay! Welcome, Sabrina!

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

I found some I read as firsts and seconds this year that I want to read more of so they're here! I picked new series that I had read at most the first two books, or have only the newest published novel to catch up on.

0/26 Completed

Duration: Your choice: Now (December 12, 2010)-December 31, 2011

Think I got all the latest books, too

1. Kitty Norville by Carrie Vaughn
Kitty and the Midnight Hour Read
Kitty Goes to Washington Read


2. The Maker's Song by Adrian Phoenix
A Rush of Wings Read


3. The MacInnes Werewolves by Kendra Leigh Castle
Call of the Highland Moon Read


4. Glass by Maria V. Snyder
Storm Glass Read


5. Georgina Kincaid by Richelle Mead
Succubus Blues Read
Succubus Nights Read


6. Cassandra Palmer by Karen Chance
Touch the DarkRead


7. Lords of the Underworld by Gena Showalterwill start with the ones I have on hand and go from there...

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

Sandra wrote: "❥☪LIZZ☪❥, Argeneau 14 is out (and sitting here looking at me) if you want to add it to your list.
"

Thanks

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

Steph wrote: "Welcome to the challenge, ❥☪LIZZ☪❥. :)"

yeah it's going to be fun

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:D Yay!

[Rach3975]

I'm in! I love reading the books in a series back to back, and I hate waiting for new ones to be released! I'll have to look through my to-reads and decide which ones to jump into in 2011.

I'm sure one of them will be Richelle Mead's Dark Swan series


Jan 10th: So far this year I've read Rachel Vincent's Shifters series. Loved it!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

That's great, Rach3975! Welcome to the group and the challenge!

[Amanda]

Love it, I'm in!

Rachel Vincent's Shifters Series:


and I need to jump on the Gena Showalter ban wagon, so:


and I am in the middle of Melissa Mayhue's "Daughters of the Glen" series:


My brain is too tired to think of the many others I want to tackle, so we'll see what Santa brings me!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yay! Welcome, Amanda! I'm a big LOTU fan! Hope you enjoy that and Shifters. I haven't heard of Mayhue or that series. I'll have to check it out.

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Oh...I forgot to add LOTU...I have 3-4 of them WAITING! :D

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I can't wait for the next book: The Darkest Secret. #7 Amun's book in April. He's the Keeper of Secrets and "can manipulate the darkest thoughts of anyone nearby". Actually, we get TWO books in 2011 + #8 Strider's book in Oct. :D

[Megan]

I would like to join this challenge! :)

Harry Potter Series
Georgina Kincaid series by Richelle Mead
Luxe series
Vampire Academy series
Mercedes Thompson series
And I think I'm going to try Black Dagger Botherhood series.I heard it was really good but I keep putting it off!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Please do, Megan! I'm happy to have ya!

[Amanda]

Steph wrote: "Yay! Welcome, Amanda! I'm a big LOTU fan! Hope you enjoy that and Shifters. I haven't heard of Mayhue or that series. I'll have to check it out."

Thanks Steph, glad to hear good feedback about LOTU! Mayhue is a nice break when you want to escape to a land of strong, sexy Scotts and Fae! Enjoy.

[Megan]

Megan wrote: "I would like to join this challenge! :)

Harry Potter Series
Georgina Kincaid series by Richelle Mead
Luxe series
Vampire Academy series
Mercedes Thompson series
And I think I'm going to try..."

I'm also going to read the "accidental" series by Dakota Cassidy- got it for Christmas! :)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Welcome, Megan! I really like that series. Looking forward to Accidentally Catty in 2011. I could do without all the color-wheel crap stuff in the first one. But, the characters are a hoot. Enjoy!!

[Kristen]

FINISHED!!! 4/29

I listened to them all on Playaway.

I want to read

1. The Lightning Thief 2/9/11
2. The Sea of Monsters 3/14
3. The Titan's Curse 3/31
4. The Battle of the Labyrinth 3/4
5. The Last Olympian 4/29

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Welcome, Kristen. I'm looking forward to starting Kitty and many members love Dresden. I just haven't gotten to him yet. :)

[CyberAlmu]

Since there are some series I'll be starting with, I'll join the challenge! Here I go...

Mercedes Thompson by Patricia Briggs 6/6


Georgina Kincaid by Richelle Mead 4/6


A Song of Ice and Fire by
George R.R. Martin 0/7


The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 1/3

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

I am reading now and next. That should put a dent in the series and be a good way to start a new year. I will probably pass my goal of 3 series this year. I plan to read Hunger Games, Harry Potter and Percy Jackson for sure. Probably Narnia too. I am already almost half done with Narnia. Poor, poor LOTR keeps being pushed to a back burner. Why oh why haven't I read them yet?

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

SOS Better Late Than Never Challenge 2011
8/10 Completed

I said I'd join so here are my picks

Kate Daniels Series by Ilona Andrews
Magic Bites 2/3/11 ★★★★
Magic Burns 4/4/11 ★★★★
Magic Strikes 4/4/11 ★★★★★
Magic Bleeds 4/4/11 ★★★★★
Magic Slays 13/6/11 ★★★★★


Cassie Palmer Series by Karen Chance
Touch the Dark 25/7/11 ★★★★
Claimed By Shadow 7/9/11 ★★★★★
Embrace the Night 23/11/11 ★★★★★
Curse the Dawn
Hunt the Moon

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Oh...I love to see some of my faves on your lists!!!!

CyberAlmu, Mercy's series is one I have loved for years--hope you enjoy it!

Mercy, Georgina, Glass...and several I'm also diving into this year....such fun reading!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Awesomevegan wrote: "I am reading now and next. That should put a dent in the series and be a good way to start a new..."

LOL! I tried that series LOTR a long time ago and couldn't do it. I'll stick with the movies, thank you. :)

Welcome, CyberAlmu & Miss Sandra Dee! :D
You've both got some great series on your lists. Sandra, I'll be interested to hear what you think of Rhyannon's series. I have some of those and haven't started.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Will do Steph. I picked up the first 4 on ebay last year thinking all thouse Es would be good for challenges and haven't used a one yet. LOL.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! Yeah, the Es can be sticklers, but I bet you read your Esteps instead, yah? :)

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

I will let you know how it goes, Steph. The concept is interesting. I like those sci-fi dystopic "lets make the world better" (but really mess stuff up) kinda books. Things with genetic modifications, arranged marriages and alternate societies are fascinating to me. I read them every once in a while though. I put the YA PNRs in between :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yep, had to read Esteps!!!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:)

[Laura Lulu]

CyberAlmu, great series on your list. GRRM & Hunger Games are 2 of my all time faves.

And yay Sandra! I can't believe you haven't read Kate yet. My fave UF series. And the Cassie Palmers are awesome too. It has been waaaaay too long waiting for the next book to come out. I am suffering from Pritkin withdrawl.

[Josie]

Bah! I cannot wait for Hunt the Moon!!! 5 months until the postman slips that parcel through the letterbox (fingers crossed) - not that I'm counting or anything... ;) Man! I am so excited, it is my favourite series so I really hope you enjoy it! It is also one that I love to re-read. Kate's also awesome, I'm so jealous that you haven't read them yet!

[Laura Lulu]

Josie wrote: "I'm so jealous that you haven't read them yet! "

Exactly. :)

I am soooo not a rereader, but I think I just might have to read the last Cassie again to get me in the right frame of mind for Hunt the Moon. Same for the last Fever book. Since I was crazy, want-to-whip-the-book-across-the-room at the end of that one, it might be a good idea to get back in that frame of mind, while having Shadowfever sitting next to me, waiting to be read. :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Laura Lulu wrote: "And yay Sandra! I can't believe you haven't read Kate yet. My fave UF series. And the Cassie Palmers are aweso..."

Yes, I don't know why I haven't picked them up till now. But I've got all the books that are out so far, and pre-ordered the rest. So it'll be happening soon.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I may have to do some re-reading soon too. I cannot remember what happened last with Cassie and I think I've blocked Mac and her elf'n madness b/c I'm lackin' there too.

[Laura Lulu]

I just remember being so into the Cassie's when I read them back to back, and I was cuckoo crazy for the Fevers, but when they take so long between books, I forget why I loved them so much. I needs a refresher. :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yep, LLL, I know exactly what you mean. All authors should write faster!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Definitely! Faster would be wonderful!

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

And the publishers should get them OUT sooner...I grit my teeth everytime I read on a favorite author's blog that "I'm done, it's in the publisher's hand...and will be in yours MANY MOONS IN THE FUTURE!"....grrrrrr....

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Oh, me too. Shame!