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[Josh]

Anne wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Since nobody objected (yet!) I'm going to set Fool's Errand as our December-January BOM. It seems that the delivery times are quite long for this one..."

LOL

[Josh]

Jordan wrote: "I have a feeling they're just giving the independent sellers a wide range of dates within which to ship the item and to ship it for a very low price.

I could have chosen two day shipping or someth..."

Yeah, but there's no rush. We read it at leisure and discuss if the mood takes us. The last thing anyone needs is more pressure added to the holiday season. :-)

[Johanna]

Anne wrote: "I thought perhaps they wrapped it in waterproof packaging and carried it in their mouth while swimming across the Atlantic.."

Hahahaa! :-D

[HJ]

Anne wrote: "I thought perhaps they wrapped it in waterproof packaging and carried it in their mouth while swimming across the Atlantic.. .."

Made me laugh!

[Varecia]

Are there any plans for a new reading challenge in 2016 after we've limped past the Strachey deadline? :-)
I would love to read another series here, but not sure which one. What do you others think?

[Jordan]

We could always make our way through all of Hansen's other works. :-)

lol, I might be interested in another series, but not right away, I think. I'm doing two series challenges right now, and I'm beat with both of them. Actually, I can't wait to get back to Strachey. he's up next!

[Jordan]

I have actually just bought all eight of the Benjamin Justice series. We could try that one. It looks good and eight books is easier than some of the other series' we've been reading lately.

[Kirsten]

I was going to suggest the Captive Prince series, but I think I'll hold off and recommend Kings Rising next month instead.

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

We could also consider the Dick Hardesty Mystery series by Dorien Grey https://www.goodreads.com/series/5517... - 15 books

Mark Richard Zubro has two series set in Chicago:
The Paul Turner series features a gay man who is also a single parent to two sons. https://www.goodreads.com/series/4181... - 11 books

The Tom Mason and Scott Carpenter series features an ex-marine who is now a school teacher and his boyfriend who is a baseball player. https://www.goodreads.com/series/4181... - 14 books

I have read a couple of books from each of these series. There is also

Nathan Aldynes Valentine and Lovelace series - 4 books https://www.goodreads.com/series/7500...

The Killian Kendall series by Josh Aeterovich - 5 books https://www.goodreads.com/series/5042...

I haven't read any of those but they do look good.

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

If I was going to recommend one series I would go for the Paul Turner series simply because I like the parenting aspect and the way series portrays this.

[Kirsten]

If you're looking for a series, there's also Greg Herren's Chanse MacLeod or Scotty Bradley series and David Lennon's New Orleans series.

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

I love Greg Herren's writing and both those series are enjoyable. I have read most of his single stories as well. I read the Chanse series earlier this year and I am half way through Scotty Bradley. I am also half way through Benjamin Justice which is excellent.

I also really like David Lennon's series and I have read the first two books in that series. So many great series to choose from! I actually have all the series mentioned. I am such a book hoarder but I love great mysteries. :)

[Calathea]

Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch? It was one of the highlights of my reading year 2015, I would love a re-read and there will be a new volume next year.

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

I have listened to the first two books on audio and I really enjoyed them too. :) There are some great series out there. It will be difficult to choose.

[Judy]

Calathea wrote: "Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch? It was one of the highlights of my reading year 2015, I would love a re-read and there will be a new volume next year."

Yes, I second that! River of London series by Ben Aaronovitch is incredible. I'm on book 5 now and the series just keeps getting better and better.

[Karen]

Judy wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch? It was one of the highlights of my reading year 2015, I would love a re-read and there will be a new vol..."

I would love for this series to get a lot more attention in the U.S., but please be aware that these are urban fantasy/detective stories, and not m/m. There's nothing much sexually graphic until the most recent book(s) in the series and the scene(s) are short. More importantly IMO, this is a series that really, really deserves to be heard — Kobna Holdbrook-Smith is amazing!

[Johanna]

Varecia wrote: "Are there any plans for a new reading challenge in 2016 after we've limped past the Strachey deadline? :-)
I would love to read another series here, but not sure which one. What do you others think?"

Sure, why not. Although only a handful of us (5? 6?) participated even partly in the Strachey Challenge. I think you and Jordan were the only ones getting close to finishing (or finishing!) the challenge.

But if it feels like this is something you guys (at least some of you guys) would enjoy doing, we're happy to set up the challenge.

There seems to be quite a few good suggestions for the next series challenge already — although new suggestions are still welcome!

How would you guys like to proceed? Would you like us to set up a poll or shall we try to decide the series some other way? Would you like the series to be M/M? And would you prefer to have some breathing time before we start a new series challenge?

[Johanna]

Kirsten wrote: "I was going to suggest the Captive Prince series, but I think I'll hold off and recommend Kings Rising next month instead."

Fool's Errand is the BOM for both December and January, so you'll have to wait until February with your Kings Rising suggestion.

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

Johanna wrote: "Varecia wrote: "Are there any plans for a new reading challenge in 2016 after we've limped past the Strachey deadline? :-)
I would love to read another series here, but not sure which one. What do ..."

I think some breathing space would be a good idea and may be a poll. That way we can include all the different series. I don't mind if the books are mm or not.

[Jordan]

I second breathing space and a poll.

I really enjoy these series challenges, especially because I'm finding all of these great gay mysteries from years past that I never knew existed. I'm now needing to find a new bookshelf for these books especially, because my mm romance shelves will over flow soon!

[Calathea]

Hey all yous!
I hope you're enjoying the new year! :-)



There are some very interesting suggestions for another series challenge already. :-)

As the "old" year's challenge is still running until end of January and there is still a BOM to read, here's what Johanna and I thought we'd do:

Let's wait until the Strachey challenge is over and then take one month off (February is rather long this year). Then, at the beginning of March, I'll make up a poll of all suggestions for series challenges that are posted here up until then.

To make sure we're going to have enough participants for a challenge that is presented so prominently on the group homepage we're only going to start a new one if at least five participants vote for and commit to read the winner series.

Would that be okay for everyone?

[Varecia]

That seems like a good idea, Calathea! Thank you for organizing it!

[Judy]

Karen wrote: "Judy wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch? It was one of the highlights of my reading year 2015, I would love a re-read and there will..."

I read and listened to this series. I can say without a doubt that Kobna Holdbrook-Smith is one of the most gifted narrators I've heard.

[Johanna]

Calathea wrote: "Hey all yous!
I hope you're enjoying the new year! :-)

There are some very interesting suggestions for another series challenge already. :-)

As the "old" year's challenge is still running until..."

Thank you for posting this and for being our official poll lady, dear Calathea. :-)

[Calathea]

Johanna wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Hey all yous!
I hope you're enjoying the new year! :-)

There are some very interesting suggestions for another series challenge already. :-)

As the "old" year's challenge is stil..."

Some day in the future I'll get a robe that suits a poll lady... ;-)

[Kirsten]

Johanna wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "I was going to suggest the Captive Prince series, but I think I'll hold off and recommend Kings Rising next month instead."

Fool's Errand is the BOM f..."

It doesn't come out until Feb. 2 anyway, so that will be perfect! :D

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

Thanks Calathea. That sounds like an excellent way forward.

[Kirsten]

Calathea wrote: "Hey all yous!
I hope you're enjoying the new year! :-)



There are some very interesting suggestions for another series challenge already. :-)

As the "old" year's challenge is still running until..."

Sounds good to me. I take it you mean that after the series is picked, there needs to be five participants, not before we know what the series will be?

[Calathea]

Kirsten wrote: "Sounds good to me. I take it you mean that after the series is picked, there needs to be five participants, not before we know what the series will be? "

*nods* Yes, like that. :)

[Johanna]

Calathea wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Hey all yous!
I hope you're enjoying the new year! :-)

There are some very interesting suggestions for another series challenge already. :-)

As the "old" year's c..."

I think you'll need an honorary poll lady badge too... :-D

[Johanna]

Kirsten wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "I was going to suggest the Captive Prince series, but I think I'll hold off and recommend Kings Rising next month instead."

[book:Fool's Errand|4492..."

Oh hey, that sounds promising. :-)

[Calathea]

Johanna wrote: "I think you'll need an honorary poll lady badge too... :-D "

LOL
Be careful, when we start giving out badges we might never find an end... ;-))

[Johanna]

Calathea wrote: "Johanna wrote: "I think you'll need an honorary poll lady badge too... :-D "

LOL
Be careful, when we start giving out badges we might never find an end... ;-))"

Badges to everyone!!!

:-D

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

Can we include Charlie Cochrane's Cambridge Fellows series too?
https://www.goodreads.com/series/4646...

I have read the first one so far and I really liked it. I like all the suggestions. It s going to be hard to pick just one for the poll :)

[Johanna]

Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "Can we include Charlie Cochrane's Cambridge Fellows series too?
https://www.goodreads.com/series/4646...

I have read the first one so far and I really liked it. I like all the sug..."

Absolutely. Feel free to keep the series challenge suggestions coming. :-)

[Brigitte]

Hi everyone. I don't participate much (to shy, and not a lot of free time (other than reading) on my hand), but I'd like to wish everyone all the best for the New Year). May I suggest the Magpie series by KJ Charles? In my opinion, it's a enjoyable read.

[Johanna]

Brigitte wrote: "Hi everyone. I don't participate much (to shy, and not a lot of free time (other than reading) on my hand), but I'd like to wish everyone all the best for the New Year). May I suggest the Magpie se..."

Hey, Brigitte! Happy New Year to you, too!

And thank you for your suggestion. I had to check if we'd discussed Magpie series already, but I think it was her Think of England that we discussed in August 2014.

[Sara]

Brigitte wrote: "Hi everyone. I don't participate much (to shy, and not a lot of free time (other than reading) on my hand), but I'd like to wish everyone all the best for the New Year). May I suggest the Magpie se..."

I love that series too!

[Antonella]

I'd like to suggest for the poll also the Deadly Mistery series by Victor J. Banis, starting with Deadly Nightshade.

It's 7 books. With much encouragement from his friends Victor did write A Prayer for the Dead in 2015, after he had said that he wasn't able to write anymore because of his health conditions.

By the way, they are still collecting money to help Victor with medical bills and rent:
http://www.youcaring.com/victor-j-ban...

[Calathea]

Sooo, depending on how you count there are now between 6 and 12 suggestions for a series read. Some were more mentioned than suggested but no problem, I'll keep a list. ;-)

[Johanna]

Calathea wrote: "Sooo, depending on how you count there are now between 6 and 12 suggestions for a series read. Some were more mentioned than suggested but no problem, I'll keep a list. ;-)"

Wow. Is there a limit how many GR allows to be set in one poll? Maybe not?

[Calathea]

Johanna wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Sooo, depending on how you count there are now between 6 and 12 suggestions for a series read. Some were more mentioned than suggested but no problem, I'll keep a list. ;-)"

Wow. ..."

I don't think it will be a problem.

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

We could keep a note of all the different series for future polls. I would like to add:

Ryan Kincaid Mysteries https://www.goodreads.com/series/1273...

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

And

Simon Kirby - Jones
https://www.goodreads.com/series/5038...

Quite short though only four books

[Jordan]

Have we chosen a book for February yet? I can't remember. If we haven't, might I recommend Red Dirt Heart ? The reviews look good and it looks like a fun read. Thoughts?

[Johanna]

Jordan wrote: "Have we chosen a book for February yet? I can't remember. If we haven't, might I recommend Red Dirt Heart ? The reviews look good and it looks like a fun read. Thoughts?"

I don't think we have, no.

So yeah, all the suggestions are welcome. :-)

[Calathea]

Jordan wrote: "Have we chosen a book for February yet? I can't remember. If we haven't, might I recommend Red Dirt Heart ? The reviews look good and it looks like a fun read. Thoughts?"

Seeing as there are no more suggestions, I think we'll go with this one. :)

I've read it before and thought it was a good read.

[KC]

Calathea wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Have we chosen a book for February yet? I can't remember. If we haven't, might I recommend Red Dirt Heart ? The reviews look good and it looks like a fun read. Though..."

Yes, i agree as well. It's a very good book.

[Johanna]

Calathea wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Have we chosen a book for February yet? I can't remember. If we haven't, might I recommend Red Dirt Heart ? The reviews look good and it looks like a fun read. Though..."

Sounds like a plan. :-)

[Jordan]

wow, no one else had recommendations? Awwww.