2-3-4 Challenge discussion

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
5. Overall summary of your reading month?

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Yes, I completed Tokyo Ghost

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Not this month.

3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
Yes, I moved forward in my reread of The Wheel of Time

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I had a number of enjoyable reads in March. One was a man's story of hope after losing his hands in the Rwandan genocide. Another was an interesting audio-drama about the crimes of an Alaskan native.

5. Overall summary of your reading month?
Another great month for me! I read a total of 10 books. If I keep up this pace, I'll have to increase my 2020 goals! :)

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? No I I didn't.
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue? Yes I did.

, Great series, I will defintely continue it.
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many? Nope
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
. I really like her books, it was a nice easy read.
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I read two books this month which is good. It might not be a lot but for me that is a big accomplishment.

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Yes, I completed one, The Undertaker’s Daughter by Debra Webb

2.Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started two new series, Brotherhood by Fire by Jaci Burton and Mercy Kilpatrick by Kendra Elliot, a group read. I’ll definitely continue Both of them.

3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
I moved forward in four series:
FBI Trilogy by Allison Brennan
Victorian Rebels by Kerrigan Byrne
Detective D. D. Warren by Lisa Gardner
Runaway Brides by Kaki Warner

4.Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I had three standouts: The Scot Beds His Wife, Love You More and The Bookish Life of Nina Hill. All three of these books were difficult to put down with outstanding narrations.

5.Overall summary of your reading month?
I was really pleased that yet again everything I read was a win. I also binge read a series, something I haven’t done in a long time. The group reads continue to be a wonderful way to meet my series goals.

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Nope, maybe next month.

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started 1 new series that I will continue (reading book 2 now).
The Merciless series by Danielle Vega

3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
I moved forward in 2 series:
FBI Trilogy Trilogy (#2) by Allison Brennan
Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series (#4) by Ransom Riggs

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I had 2 5 ★ reads this month, but I enjoyed them all. The Miss Peregrine series has always been a favorite with all the wonderful pictures.

5. Overall summary of your reading month?
6 books down and now I'm 2 ahead on my yearly goal. I may have to up my yearly number with this lock down situation.

Jessika wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Yes, I completed Tokyo Ghost

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Not this month.

3. Did ..."

Woo hoo! Congratulations on a great month, Jessika💜

Viki wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? No I I didn't.
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue? Yes I did.

..."

I was so glad to see you read two books, Viki💜 Here’s hoping you continue on this trend.

Melissa wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Nope, maybe next month.

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started 1 new series that I..."

Fantastic that you’re ahead of your overall reading goal, Melissa💜 Better still, it’s great that you had an enjoyable reading experience for the month.

Jessika wrote: "5. Overall summary of your reading month?
Another great month for me! I read a total of 10 books. If I keep up this pace, I'll have to increase my 2020 goals! :)

Well done, Jessika!

Viki wrote: "I read two books this month which is good. It might not be a lot but for me that is a big accomplishment."

Accomplishment is individual! Hope you enjoyed them both :)

Jonetta wrote: " started two new series, Brotherhood by Fire by Jaci Burton and Mercy Kilpatrick by Kendra Elliot, a group read. I’ll definitely continue Both of them..."

I haven't read a Jaci Burton for ages. I really like her books so I will check this series out.

Melissa wrote: " verall summary of your reading month?
6 books down and now I'm 2 ahead on my yearly goal. I may have to up my yearly number with this lock down situation...."

Yes, lockdown is good for the reading if nothing else . . .

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I became up-to-date on Lisa Gray's Jessica Shaw series and Suzanne Brockmann's Tall, Dark and Dangerous series.

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started Lyssa Kay Adams Bromance Book Club series and loved it. Will definitely be reading more of this series.

3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
I moved forward in six series:
Graveyard Queen series by Amanda Stevens
Ginger Gold series by Lee Strauss (2 books)
Mercy Kilpatrick series by Kendra Elliot
Inn at Boonsboro series by Nora Roberts
FBI Trilogy by Allison Brennan
Victorian Rebels series by Kerrigan Byrne

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I read some great books in March. My 5-star books were:


5. Overall summary of your reading month?
Since we're stuck at home, I have a lot more time for reading. I finished 13 books in March. Happily, I rated most of them 4 stars or better.

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Yes, 3



2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Yes 1, but I won't continue as I'm not a fan of the writing style


3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
Yes, 8 -


4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?

- sticking with this series has finally paid off.

5. Overall summary of your reading month? I read 12 books. Same as February. Teaching all my classes online is exhausting and I'm sure the stress of the situation is also making me tires :(

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Up to date -no
Complete 4


2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue? 5 yes to all


3. Did you move forward in any series? How many? 4


4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?

I binged the series, science fiction with action romance. I was surprised how I got into this. SciFi not really my thing or so I thought.
quirky heroine

Shy sheltered heroine. New bodyguard/ Security firm series with many books.

Boss-employee, enemies to lovers. Funniest book I’ve read in awhile. Laugh out loud funny.

Trilogy-Exciting political thriller very dark with triggers

Revenge/ enemies/ epic story.

Exciting trilogy - revenge has triggers. Sawyer Bennett is all you need to know

Moving second chance romance

Coming of age - woman firefighter. Was a finalist in goodreads choice awards for romance although I think it’s more woman’s fiction.

5. Overall summary of your reading month?
25 books. This stay at home order is really helping my TBR.
I pretty much loved everything I read.

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
No

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Started several...
Booktown Mystery series by Lorna Barrett book 1 I gave 2.5 Stars I hated the characters in this first book and am not sure I want to continue with the series but usually give an author at least 2 tries.

Jules and Bun Mystery series by JM Griffin Book 1 I gave 2 Stars Boring dialogue forever. I have the second one in this series to read for a review so I will attempt it but if it isn't great I'm giving up

The Edge series by Ilona Andrews gave the first 2 books both 4 stars I thought The Edge concept was really interesting. I saw a lot of Brogan from their Hidden Legacy series in the hero of the first book and William was an excellent tortured hero in book 2. I will definitely read the rest of the series.

Scumble River Mysteries by Denise Swanson book 1 I gave 4 Stars and will continue with them

Flower Shop Mysteries by Annie Adams gave the first book 1.5 stars I hated almost all the characters in this cozy mystery. Poor portrayal of LGBTQ population, poor portrayal of the entire Mormon religion, and overall belch! I probably won't even give this author a second chance.

3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
Yes I moved forward in 4 series.

I read book 14 in the Goldy Bear Culinary mystery series.

I listened to books 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the Charley Davidson series.

I read book 4 in the Psychic Eye series by Victoria Laurie.

I also listened to book 4 in the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. On a side note both the Charley books and the Mercy Thompson books are narrated by Lorilei King who also does the Stephanie Plum books. I love her but Stephanie and Charley have very similar snarky wit so at first I was confused if I was listening to Stephanie or Charley.

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
Other than the ones I've mentioned already weren't good most of the books I read were 4 stars. I thought November 9 by Colleen Hoover was really good and I rated it 4.5 stars. If the ending wasn't a bit far fetched (in my opinion of course) it would have been 5 stars.


5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I read/listened to 14 books in March. Another good month for me.

Robin wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I became up-to-date on Lisa Gray's Jessica Shaw series and Suzanne Brockmann's Tall, Dark and Dangerous series.

2. Did you start..."

Congratulations on a great reading month, Robin💜 I was surprised to see Tall, Dark & Dangerous! That’s excellent that you got to the new book. And so glad you’re getting extra reading time in.

Laura wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Up to date -no
Complete 4
[bookcover:A Harmless Li..."

Wow, Laura! What a fantastic month of reading, not only with your series progress but the number of standouts. Kudos to you💜

Lauren wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Yes, 3

..."

Lauren, I’m so impressed that you did so well in the midst of having to adjust to teaching from home! That has to be mentally exhausting. Congratulations on an outstanding month💜

Christina T wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
No

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Started several...
Booktown Mystery series by Lorn..."

I beg to differ, Christina. This was more than a good month for you and congratulations 💜 FYI, I found your comments about the books that didn’t work highly entertaining😏

Jonetta wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Yes, I completed one, The Undertaker’s Daughter by Debra Webb

2.Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you co..."

Great month. I’m glad Victorian Rebels has been a hit for you. I loved Nina Hill too.You liked Jaci Burton’s new book better than I did. I’m going to continue series but I thought it a little uneventful. I’m into drama right now.

Jonetta wrote: "Laura wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Up to date -no
Complete 4
[bookcover..."

Thank you. Not hard to read a lot when I can’t leave my house and no sports to watch lol.

Laura wrote: "Great month. I’m glad Victorian Rebels has been a hit for you. I loved Nina Hill too.You liked Jaci Burton’s new book better than I did. I’m going to continue series but I thought it a little uneventful. I’m into drama right now...."

I’ll be forever grateful to you for encouraging me to start with Victorian Rebels first. It’s amazing how each book bests the last...and they’re all great!

I mix up my reading genres, which may explain why the Jaci Burton worked better for me. After all the murder and mayhem I read, a nice drama free book can feel really good. I thought she did a really good job with the characterizations in that one. And, I loved the focus on foster family relationships.

Jonetta wrote: "LLauren, I’m so impressed that you did so well in the midst of having to adjust to teaching from home! That has to be mentally exhausting. Congratulations on an outstanding month💜
."

Thanks Jonetta! It's a challenge but also satisfying to see my students coping and staying upbeat :)