Serial Readers Unite! discussion

Not sure if you want to start a series or continue it? Put it to the rest of the group for their thoughts.

Has anyone read Storm Glass by Jeff Wheeler? If so I would love to hear if you liked it or not. The covers in this series are so pretty that they make me want to read them but I haven't heard anyone talking about the books.

Talia wrote: "Has anyone read Storm Glass by Jeff Wheeler? If so I would love to hear if you liked it or not. The covers in this series are so pr..."

I have one of his books on my shelves to be read but I've yet to get to it. So sadly I am no help. I do like the cover though.

Hey lads, I've been debating jettisoning a few books from my shelves at home, but I'm forever worried that I'll miss out on a great book. (I don't worry about missing out on other things, just amazing books.) It seems like we've all got somewhat similar reading tastes, so I'll ask if anyone has an opinion on the following:

Grimspace by Anne Aguirre
Taliesin / Merlin / Arthur by Stephen Lawhead
The Black Jewels Trilogy: Daughter of the Blood, Heir to the Shadows, Queen of the Darkness by Anne Bishop
The Dragon Queen by Alice Borchardt
Farlander by Col Buchanan

Sans wrote: "Hey lads, I've been debating jettisoning a few books from my shelves at home, but I'm forever worried that I'll miss out on a great book. (I don't worry about missing out on other things, just amaz..."

I haven’t heard of any of these but Grimspace sounds good. I enjoyed this author’s Razorland series so I’m going to give Grimspace a try.

Sans wrote: "Hey lads, I've been debating jettisoning a few books from my shelves at home, but I'm forever worried that I'll miss out on a great book. (I don't worry about missing out on other things, just amaz..."

I liked Grimspace and the rest of the series that follows it. I have tried a couple of times to read the Black Jewels series and have not gotten past the first chapter. However, Anne Bishop's "Others" series (start with Written in Red is really good.

Anne Bishop is good. I read 1 book by Stephen Lawhead years ago and liked it but didn't love it.

I've never heard of the last 2 authors.

Talia wrote: "Has anyone read Storm Glass by Jeff Wheeler? If so I would love to hear if you liked it or not. The covers in this series are so pr..."

Jeff Wheeler actually recommends this series to start if you haven't read his books before. He has an excellent "reading order" page on his website: https://jeff-wheeler.com/reading-order/
That being said, I did not like the way his Legends of Muirwood ended. However I very much like his writing! So I will be keeping my eye on how you proceed. I am set to start his Kingfountain series next.

The only author I have heard of is Anne Bishop and I absolutely died for her Other series. It's my all time favorite adult series even surpassing the Anita Blake series that held that place for 10+ years.

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

Has anyone read City of a Thousand Dolls? I'd tried a sample of it on Kindle and it was interesting but I didn't immediately think "buy it!".

I own it but haven't read it yet...

Would you be interested in a buddy read of it at some point?

If I got it as my pick it I would. :)

Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "If I got it as my pick it I would. :)"

You need to still sign up for the pick here! :)

I thought I had??? O.o I think I just didn't add my shelf?

No necessarily a "should I read this" but more a "what should I read" note here. I see some of my fellow group members are reading cozy mysteries and I was wondering what some of you might recommend.

My mystery reading has been mainly in the psychological/thriller sub genre but those can be taxing on the reader. I'd ask for some light-hearted murder mysteries, but that sounds really, really bad. Still that's kinda what I'm on the lookout for? 😅

I tend to go for thriller or really dark mystery too. But I do liek some of the older gothic mysteries with Barbara Michaels being one of my old favorite authors. Also, it was years ago but I remember reading some of the Lilian Braum "The Cat Who" books were fun.

I think Jenny is likely to be the best expert here though.

Sans wrote: "No necessarily a "should I read this" but more a "what should I read" note here. I see some of my fellow group members are reading cozy mysteries and I was wondering what some of you might recommen..."

I just finished re-reading the Lady Julia Grey series Deanna Raybourn and can recommend it as a good mystery/historical/romance read. Julia's family is somewhat unconventional for their era and keep the plot bunnies busy and prolific. A bit more serious but also historical are the Captain Lacey Mysteries Ashley Gardner.

Thanks Jamie! My mom read The Cat Who books when they were being published, she loved them. I should check them out too. Fortunately, I'm taking a huge haul to HPB tomorrow. 😏

Oh cool, thanks Momokaachan! I've heard good things about the Lady Julia Grey series but haven't heard of Captain Lacey. I'll look into those.

For truly cozy mysteries, I hear good things about the Meet Your Baker series. Good luck!

Thanks Beth!

Just finished the first book in the Charlotte Holmes series. Anyone know if it’s worth continuing?

Unfortunately I couldn't say as I haven't read it but hopefully someone who has can give you their opinion soon.

I liked them, I wish there were more!