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Challenges: Year Long Main 2021
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Cherie's "It's dead, Jim." Series
Level 1Book: Top Secret Twenty-One = 5 pts
Series Killed: Stephanie Plum 21/21 = 100 pts
Total Points: 105
Finished Off Jan 2015
Level 2Book: Die Again = 5 pts
Series Killed: Rizzoli & Isles 11/11 = 100 pts
Total Points: 105
Finished Off Jan 2015
Level 3Book: The Laws of Murder = 5 pts
Series Killed: Charles Lenox Mysteries 8/8 = 80 pts
Three books = 15 pts
1. Discworld City Watch Series #1 Guards! Guards! 1/9
2. She #1 She 1/17
3. Tomorrow #1 Tomorrow, When the War Began 1/18
Total Points: 100
Finished Off Jan 2015
Level 4Book: A Princess of Landover = 5 pts
Series Killed: Magic Kingdom of Landover 6/6 = 60 pts
Seven books = 35 pts
1. Nero Wolf #1 Fer-de-Lance 1/24
2. Aubrey/Maturin #8 The Ionian Mission 1/26
3. Iron Druid #3 Hammered 1/25
4. Discworld Death Series #1 Mort 1/29
5. Monument 14 #1 Monument 14 1/31
6. The Sandman The Sandman, Vol. 4: Season of Mists 1/29
7. Theodosia Throckmorton #1 Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos 2/1
Total Points: 100
Finished Off Feb 2015
Level 5Book: Blood Prophecy = 5 pts
Series Killed: The Drake Chronicles 6/6 = 60 pts
Seven books = 35 pts
1. Aubrey/Maturin #9 Treason's Harbour 2/10
2. No.1 Ladies Detective Agency #13 The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection 2/8
3. The Tillerman Cycle #3 A Solitary Blue 2/14
4. Nero Wolf #36 Homicide Trinity 2/14
5. The Tillerman Cycle #4 The Runner 2/15
6. The Tillerman Cycle #5 Come a Stranger 2/16
7. The Sandman The Sandman, Vol. 5: A Game of You 2/18
Total Points: 100
Finished Off Feb 2015
Your challenge looks like mine. LOL!
Level 6Book: Sons from Afar 3/8 = 5 pts
Book: Seventeen Against the Dealer = 5 pts
Series Killed: The Tillerman Cycle 7/7= 70 pts
Four books = 20 pts
1. Star Trek Totality #1 Captain's Peril 3/2
2. Star Trek Odyssey #1 The Ashes of Eden 3/20
3. The de Granville Trilogy #1 Blood Red Horse 3/21
4. Tomorrow #2 The Dead of Night 3/16
Total Points: 100
Finished Off Mar 2015
You're further ahead than me. I likely won't get to my thread until after the toppler.
Isn't the Stephanie Plum series, awesome? The books crack me up :-)
Love the title Cherie. Will we be seeing any Star Trek series on your lists?
Love your title. You have read 20 of Stephanie Plum! Wow, I have only read two so far. You did so great on Outlander this year. Next year, I have to get to it.
Let me know if you're interested in buddy reading Drums of Autumn Cherie. I also have it planned for level 1, will probably start reading it as first book for the challenge.
Sarah - yes, there will be Star Trek books. I need to track them down. There are so many similar titles. I saw two new ones at the library last week but did not think to pay enough attention to remember the titles. Peggy - I started The Drums of Autumn, but have only gotten to the first couple of chapters. I can't even remember what has happened right now. Probably need to reread. :)
Stephanie and Pragya - yes Stephanie Plum has been a great series. I have been reading them for years. So funny! I have read all of JE's books except the last three. I just haven't listed them yet.
So many series started that need to be finished!
I see more each time I look over everyone else's posts. Can't wait to get the time to get them all written down. I even have some Australian titles that I want to read. I am not sure there will ever be time for them all.
I'm on Drums of Autumn too, had put it away probably a year ago with just a couple hundred pages in. I will have to restart it in Jan since I am 99% sure I won't be able to finish it this month.I noticed you noted 15 books in the Outlander series, but I counted just 8 because the .5s don't count? I could be confused how this all goes!?!?
Love the nod to Star Trek! Isn't it funny how Bone immediately came to mind, since it's such a simple sentence :)
Melissa wrote: "I'm on Drums of Autumn too, had put it away probably a year ago with just a couple hundred pages in. I will have to restart it in Jan since I am 99% sure I won't be able to finish it this month.I ..."
If you click on the author's name, it shows "15" as the number of books in the Outlander series, but I only see 6 book covers. It is wierd, but that is where I got the number. I don't see any .5 ones, but there is a graphic novel and another section in Italian - I think. I bought 1-7 in a single volume, so I know that if I finish it, I will have read 7 books and that will kill the series IF I finish them all next year. I will re-start Drums of Autumn for next year too. I definately will not finish it before Janurary.
Cherie wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I'm on Drums of Autumn too, had put it away probably a year ago with just a couple hundred pages in. I will have to restart it in Jan since I am 99% sure I won't be able to finish i..."I didn't look on GR yet, but on fictfact it shows 11 books and is counting a .5, 7.5 and an 8.5...? Are these just previews?
OK, I just checked GR and they have listed an untitled prequel, a graphic novel (1.5), an untitled #9, 2 companion volumes and 2 foreign language books (maybe danish?)...what the!?!
Melissa wrote: "I didn't look on GR yet, but on fictfact it shows 11 books and is counting a .5, 7.5 and an 8.5...? Are these just previews?OK, I just checked GR and they have listed an untitled prequel, a graphic novel (1.5), an untitled #9, 2 companion volumes and 2 foreign language books (maybe danish?)...what the!?!..."
That's what I thought! I am counting 7.
Cherie wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I didn't look on GR yet, but on fictfact it shows 11 books and is counting a .5, 7.5 and an 8.5...? Are these just previews?OK, I just checked GR and they have listed an untitled p..."
Sounds great, though I will count 8, I know that her latest book came out fairly recently. And honestly, it will probably be the END of 2015 before I finish THAT series :-)
Can't wait to get started on the rereading of Drums of Autumn in January. It has been awhile and I miss me some Claire & Jamie :) I saw the first episode of the tv show they have now, but alas I do not have cable, so I won't be able to watch the rest!
Yes, I know about the last book, I think. I have cable, but not the channel that the show is on. :0(
I'm pretty sure Outlander has 8 books now that would count for the challenge. The last one Written in My Own Heart's Blood was published just a few months ago.
Melissa wrote: "Cherie wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I'm on Drums of Autumn too, had put it away probably a year ago with just a couple hundred pages in. I will have to restart it in Jan since I am 99% sure I won't be a..."Dutch, actually!
That list with 15 books really doesn't make much sense.
Someone has just made everything a primary work including the .5 books and the translations. So it's now 17 works but only 9 primary works (including the untitled ninth volume). Makes a little more sense.
I think I am done gophering for a while and I am ready to read in Janurary!
Dawn wrote: "Someone has just made everything a primary work including the .5 books and the translations. So it's now 17 works but only 9 primary works (including the untitled ninth volume). Makes a little mor..."
We'll go with the 8 primary works that are currently published, and 9 once the last one is published if published in 2015.
Janice wrote: "We'll go with the 8 primary works that are currently published, and 9 once the last one is published if published in 2015..."Works for me. I updated my list.
I just gophered the first book for the Gargoyles series out of a bag of books my daughter returned. I will be reading Heart of Stone. What else would it be called?
Looks as though we may be crossing paths a few times!I stole The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries from your list. I had the first one marked "to read" but had not listed it as a series, so I overlooked it.
I have a fondness for mysteries that are fictionally tackled by real life people. Would like to find more.
Cherie - I am thoroughly impressed - wow! Almeta - the Oscar Wilde series is fun and the character Oscar Wilde is suitably witty. I've read two so far.
Lilisa wrote: "Cherie - I am thoroughly impressed - wow! Almeta - the Oscar Wilde series is fun and the character Oscar Wilde is suitably witty. I've read two so far."Looking forward to it. Glad to know of someone who is enjoying it.
I like the way you've listed the next books to be read in msg 1. Your Heart of Stone link is a bit wonky there. It leads to #4 in The Hitchhiker to the Galaxy book. Weird.
Looks like a lots of good series and I like how you organized your list
It is weird, because your link in msg 32 goes to the right book. Maybe something is telling me I should be reading the Hitchhiker series.
Almeta - I read a couple of books that featured Arthur Conan Doyle as the detective. He was friends with another author and they both knew Oscar Wild. Can't recall the titles right now, but I will check.edited: It was The Sherlockian. Not a series. I posted in your thread too. ☺
Janice wrote: "It is weird, because your link in msg 32 goes to the right book. Maybe something is telling me I should be reading the Hitchhiker series."Fixed it.
Janice wrote: "It is weird, because your link in msg 32 goes to the right book. Maybe something is telling me I should be reading the Hitchhiker series."LoL! They are good. I am not sure you would love them as much as Amy does though! She can quote from them.
Restructured and more series and books added. looks better to me.
Mercy! Look at all these books! I am in awe of your list making! WOW!I think I'll just use you as my resource. : )
Oh. My. God. I am so impressed by your incredibly long list of series'. I had forgotten that Aubrey/Maturin was a series, I definitely need to add that.I love your title! :)
Love your organized lists, Cherie and woohoo for two levels down.
Cherie, are you sure you have enough books to complete the challenge? We might have to find some more for you to add. LOL
Great job Cherie, two levels done :)
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To complete a section, 100 pts must be achieved PLUS one series knocked off.
Level Killed:
1 Stephanie Plum by Janet Evanovich21/21 read Jan 1
2 Rizzoli & Isles by Tess Gerritsen 11/11 read Jan 2nd
3 Charles Lenox Mystries by Charles Finch 8/8 read Jan 5th
4 Magic Kingdom of Landover by Terry Brooks 6/6 read Jan 24th
5 The Drake Chronicles by Alyxandra Harvey 6/6 read Feb 9th
6 The Tillerman Cycle by Cynthia Voigt 7/7 read Mar 10th
7 The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett 3/3 read May 10th
8 Star Trek: Odyssey by William Shatner 3/3 read May 18th
8 The Mirror Universe Trilogy by William Shatner 3/3 read May 30th
9 Star Trek: Totality by William Shatner 3/3 read June 7th
9 Lorien Legacies by Pittacus Lore 5/5 read June 9th
10 Lorien Legacies: The Lost Files by Pittacus Lore 11/11 read June 12th
11 Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne 3/3 read June 24th
11 Theodosia Throckmorton by R.L. LaFevers 4/4 read June 28th
12 Dirk Gently by Douglas Adams 3/3 read July 8th
12 The Baker Street Letters by Michael Robertson 4/4 read July 8th
13 Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi 3/3 read August 15th
14 The Cemetery of Forgotten Books by Carlos Ruiz Zafón 3/3 read September 21st
15 No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith 15/15 read October 6th
16 The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne 7/7 read October 8th
16 Great Plains Trilogy by Willa Cather 3/3 read October 9th
17 William Shakespear's Star Wars Trilogy by Ian Doescher 3/3 read October 26th
17 Green Town by Ray Bradbury 4/4 read October 29th
18 The Chronicles of Kazam by Jasper Fforde 3/3 read November 10th
18 Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh 3/3 read November 13th
19 Temeraire by Naomi Novik 8/8 read November 16th
20 Fairyland (The Girl Who) by Catherynne M. Valente 4/4 read December 1st
20 Discworld Moist von Lipwig Series by Terry Pratchett 3/3 read December 5th
20 Matched by Ally Condie 3/3 read December 6th
21 The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer 4/4 read December 13th
21 Discworld Death Novels by Terry Pratchett 5/5 read December 16th
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Victim Series in process:
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 4/8 read
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz 4/7 Read
44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith 1/9 read
Aubrey/Maturin Series by Patrick O'Brian 12/21 read
Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini 1/3 read
Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan 1/3 read
Lara McClintoch Archeological Mystery series by Lyn Hamilton 1/11 read
Coughlin by Denis Lehane 1/3 read (read #2 (#3 in 2015))
Inn at Rose Harbor by Debbie Macomber 1/3 read
The Giver by Lois Lowry 1/4 read
Bloody Jack by L. A. Meyer 1/12 read
Chauntecleer the Rooster by Walter Wangerin Jr. 1/3
Joe Demarco by Mike Lawson 1/10 read
Witch & Wizard by James Patterson 1/5 read
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis 1/7 read
Xanth by Piers Anthony 32/39 read
Discworld Rincewind Novels by Terry Pratchett 3/8 read
Allan Quartermain by H. Rider Haggard 1/15 read
Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks 3/5 read
Asain Saga by James Clavell 4/6 read
The Sandman (Graphic Novels) by Neil Gaiman 4/15 read
Hercule Poirot by Agatha Christie 7/37 read
Discworld City Watch Series by Terry Pratchett 3/8 read
Tomorrow by John Marsden 4/7 read(A)
A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin 5/6 read (#6 in 2016)
The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss 2/3 read (#3 in 2016)
She by H. Rider Haggard 1/4 read
Nero Wolfe by Rex Stout 22/47 read
The de Granville Trilogy by K.M. Grant 1/3 read
Discworld Tiffany Aching Series by Terry Pratchett 1/5 read
Discworld Witches Series by Terry Pratchett 1/6 read
Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris 1/13 read
Temperance Brennan by Kathy Reichs 1/17 read
Toby Peters by Stuart M. Kaminsky 2/24
Darcy & Elizabeth by Linda Berdoll 1/3 read
Green Knowe by L.M. Boston 3/6
Harry Hole by Jo Nesbø 1/10
Charlie Mortdecai Trilogy by Kyril Bonfiglioli 1/3
Guardians of Ga’Hoole by Kathryn Lasky 3/16 read
Next books to read in continuing series:
The Fiery Cross Outlander #5
Odd Apocalypse Odd Thomas #5
Espresso Tales 44 Scotland Street #2
The Book of Sorrows Chauntecleer the Rooster #2
The Thirteen-Gun Salute Aubrey/Maturin #13
The Throne of Fire Kane Chronicles #2
Captain Blood Returns Captain Blood #2
The Siege Guardians of Ga'Hoole #4
Future Victim Series to start for this challenge: books on hand
4 Akasha by Terra Harmony
3 Gargoyles by Christine Warren
4 Miss Buncle by D.E. Stevenson
7 Ethan Gage by William Dietrich
8 Last Chronicle of the Dread Empire by Glen Cook
3 A Dirge For Prester John by Catherynne M. Valente
4 PI Julie Collins Series by Lori G. Armstrong
10 Chief Inspector Gamache by Louise Penny
5 Dean Koont's Frankenstein by Dean Koontz
5 Hutton & Co. by Diana Palmer
3 The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
13 Pendergast by Douglas Preston
24 Kinsey Millhone by Sue Grafton
5 Crowther and Westerman by Imogen Robertson
3 New Crobuzon by China Miéville
29 Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte by Arthur W. Upfield (A)
15 Molly Murphy by Rhys Bowen
3 Magic 2.0 by Scott Meyer
Potential Victim Series to start for this challenge: need to get books
20 Phryne Fisher by Kerry Greenwood (A)
3 The Harpe in the South Trilogy by Ruth Park (A)
3 Wolfe Brothers by Markus Zusak (A)
3 Miss Nelson by Harry Allard
3 Thomas Cromwell Trilogy by Hilary Mantel
4 Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary
3 Tales of the Bard by Michael Scott
6 Greystone by Taylor Longford
3 Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
3 Legends of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler
3 Chaos Walking by Patrick Ness
3 A long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck
3 Wayward Pines by Blake Crouch
3 The First Formic War by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston
3 Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige
6 Oscar Wild Murder Mysteries by Gyles Brandreth
5 Dean Koont's Frankenstein by Dean Koontz
21 Travis McGee by John D. MacDonald
3 Leonardo da Vinci Mystery by Diane A.S. Stuckart
17 V.I.Warshawski by Sara Paretsky
3 The Potato Factory by Bryce Courtenay
Books to start new series:
Water Akasha #1
Heart of Stone Gargoyles #1
Miss Buncle's Book Miss Buncle #1
Napoleon's Pyramids Ethan Gage #1
Needle in a Haystack Inspector Lascano #1
Reap the East Wind Last Chronicle of the Dread Empire #1
The Habitation of the Blessed Prester John Series #1
Blood Ties PI Julie Collins #1
Still Life Chief Inspector Gamache #1
Prodigal Son Dean Koont's Frankenstein #1
The Bat Harry Hole #1
The Friday Night Knitting Club #1
Perdido Street Station New Crobuzon #1
Murphy's Law Molly Murphy #1
Off to Be the Wizard Magic 2.0 #1 audio
@The Deep Blue Good-By Travis McGee #1
@The Queen's Gambit Leonardo da Vinci #1
@Indemnity Only V.I.Warshawski #1
@Oscar Wilde and a Death of No Importance: A
Mystery Oscar Wilde Mystery #1
@The Potato Factory #1
*For the kill
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