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1: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest Finished 17th September 2022
2: The Fiery Cross
3: Anna Of Kleve, Queen Of Secrets Finished 22nd August 2022
4: A Most English Princess
5: Police Finished 7th March 2022
6: The Whistler Finished 9th April 2022
7: The Lost Boy Finished 16th August 2022
8: Finished 30th November 2022
9: The Snow Killer Finished 3rd January 2022
10: Monster In The Closet Finished 27th March 2022
11: Girls Who Lie Finished 6th January 2022
12: Purge

Alternatives
1: Poppy's Recipe For Life Finished 3rd April 2022
2: Songbirds Finished 30th August 2022
3: Driftnet Finished 8th January 2022
4: Bookplate Special Finished 31st January 2022

Oooohhh; these covers and the choices!! I love me some Harry Hole. I know he's toxic, but what MC named Harry isn't??? LOL

I loved the Millenium series. I need to get back into it. Many fans say that the new author has found his footing and the series is really good.

Alondra wrote: "Oooohhh; these covers and the choices!! I love me some Harry Hole. I know he's toxic, but what MC named Harry isn't??? LOL

I loved the Millenium series. I need to get back into it. Many fans say t..."

I've heard mixed comments about the Lagercrantz book. I haven't decided whether or not I'll eventually read them.

Interesting choices. I need to get back to Nesbo and Lackberg and finally read the 3rd book in the The Girl Who .... trilogy. Good luck with your reading.

Bill wrote: "Interesting choices. I need to get back to Nesbo and Lackberg and finally read the 3rd book in the The Girl Who .... trilogy. Good luck with your reading."

I've been keeping Nesbo & Lackberg in a lot of my challenges and it's been a good way to work through both. I've also had the previous 2 Larsson books in this challenge in 2019 and 2021, again a good incentive to actually lift them from the bookcase and actually read them

I have a few of these on my TBR list. Wish you luck with your challenge.

I keep thinking of rereading the whole "The Girl Who ..." series. I loved it!

I enjoyed the Millennium trilogy but on the fence about reading the others. I'm going to start Harry Hole

I loved the Millennium series, i hope you enjoy reading this book

Alondra wrote: "Oooohhh; these covers and the choices!! I love me some Harry Hole. I know he's toxic, but what MC named Harry isn't??? LOL

I loved the Millenium series. I need to get back into it. Many fans say t..."

I am among those who decided to give it a try with Lagercrantz. The first two he wrote were rather good and i liked them, the third one i totally hated it and that's when i decided to give up on the series. Lagercrantz has a very interesting style and i liked his writing but it was simply not the same anymore.
I think it depends on the reader.
I hope you enjoy them if you decide to read the rest of the series.

Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "I enjoyed the Millennium trilogy but on the fence about reading the others. I'm going to start Harry Hole"

I can definitely recommend the Harry Hole books

Good luck on your challenge, Vikki! They sound interesting! 🐾

Faouzia wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Oooohhh; these covers and the choices!! I love me some Harry Hole. I know he's toxic, but what MC named Harry isn't??? LOL

I loved the Millenium series. I need to get back into it...."

Thanks for the info. I'll finish the Larsson books and then decide whether or not to try the first of the Lagercrantz books

Emily wrote: "Good luck on your challenge, Vikki! They sound interesting! 🐾"

Thanks :) I have a mix of authors I know and like as well as some new ones. Some books I've heard lots about, some I haven't heard so much about.

What a great list, Vikki. I was one of those that read the Larsson books, but remain undecided about the Lagercrantz books. I did get caught up in the Outlander books, but now the new one is out, and I'm undecided about that too. Hopefully you will enjoy your choices.

Lea wrote: "What a great list, Vikki. I was one of those that read the Larsson books, but remain undecided about the Lagercrantz books. I did get caught up in the Outlander books, but now the new one is out, a..."

I have enjoyed the Outlander books but somehow it always seems daunting to actually pick one up and start it! I need to give myself a kick and start this one

Vikki wrote: "I have enjoyed the Outlander books but somehow it always seems daunting to actually pick one up and start it! I need to give myself a kick and start this one"

I feel the same, I've enjoyed the first 2, but never picked up the 3rd one...maybe this year? We'll see, that's what I said last year too. Good luck with your selections!

I’ve been making my way slowly through the Outlander books for the past few years and I love them but I really struggled to get through The Fiery Cross. When I read reviews after I had finished it, I saw I was not alone. The good news is that I got into it more towards the end of the book so I was happy to keep reading the series. But I hope you enjoy it all the way through, Vikki!

Unfamiliar books and authors. Good jib, nice list.

I loved The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. I'm not that far along with Harry Hole, but just love him, fool that he is. LOL Alison Weir is my favorite author of that type of book. I know many prefer Gregory, but I love AW. Happy Reading!

Martha wrote: "I loved The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. I'm not that far along with Harry Hole, but just love him, fool that he is. LOL Alison Weir is my favorite author of that type of book. I know many pr..."

I like both Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir :)
Love the Harry Hole books but sometimes I need to give myself a kick to read the next one.

Ann wrote: "I’ve been making my way slowly through the Outlander books for the past few years and I love them but I really struggled to get through The Fiery Cross. When I read reviews after I had finished it,..."

I haven't read any of the reviews yet... hopefully I won't struggle with it. I tend to be quite persistent and get through books I struggle with but it does make the experience more tedious

Faouzia wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Oooohhh; these covers and the choices!! I love me some Harry Hole. I know he's toxic, but what MC named Harry isn't??? LOL

I loved the Millenium series. I need to get back into it...."

Mmmmm; good to know. Okay, I will definitely get books 4 & 5; and maybe 6, just to see how it goes.

I see a lot of spine tingling reads on your list Vikki. Best of luck on your challenge!

First book finished, The Snow Killer which I've been very keen to read for some time. I'd heard a lot of good reviews about this book and it didn't disappoint. I have to admit one of the "twists" did catch me out. I'm definitely interested to read the next books in this series. 5 stars from me - a good way to start the year

The Millenium series is still one of my favourites! Enjoy your challenge :-)

Yolande wrote: "The Millenium series is still one of my favourites! Enjoy your challenge :-)"

Thanks Yolande

Vikki wrote: "First book finished, The Snow Killer which I've been very keen to read for some time. I'd heard a lot of good reviews about this book and it didn't disappoint. I have to admit one o..."

Sounds great!! I added to my TBR.. another series, yay.... lol
It's always great when you can start the year with a 5 star!

Looking through your list and everyone’s comments, I have to agree with them about The Millennium trilogy and Harry Hole series. I loved them both!
Read the next book in the Millennium series by Lagercrantz and enjoyed it enough to pick up the next one this year sometime 🤞🏼
And Harry Hole? Yeah, he’s problematic but I still love him.

I’m really interested in what you think of Driftnet. I’m always looking for a good police procedural, even though I have a ton of other books on my tbr.

2nd book finished now - Girls Who Lie
This is the second book in the Forbidden Iceland series by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir. I read the first one in February 2021 and have been looking forward to finally getting a chance to read this one, especially after a webchat/seminar with some Nordic authors, including Eva. It caught my attention from the start and I was intrigued to find out what had happened. There was a twist towards the end which I didn't see coming and then I was even more keen to find out everything.
She does have a couple more books but they haven't been translated into English - I'll be keeping an eye for the translations as I'm definitely eager to read them.
A great start to 2022 with 2 5 star readings in the first week

Lillie wrote: "Looking through your list and everyone’s comments, I have to agree with them about The Millennium trilogy and Harry Hole series. I loved them both!
Read the next book in the Millennium series by L..."

Think you may just have helped my decision about what to read next, I'm leaning towards Driftnet now

Great list, Vikki! I enjoyed a couple of Jo Nesbo’s stories.

Vikki wrote: "Think you may just have helped my decision about what to read next, I'm leaning towards Driftnet now "

Love it :) Can’t wait to see what you think.

Wow, great start to the year

3rd book finished - Driftnet
4 stars from me. I enjoyed this book, although the subject may be sensitive for some people. The ending felt rushed, at only 262 pages it wouldn't have been dragging it out to take more time with the ending.

4th book finished - Bookplate Special
4 stars for this one. It's the 3rd book in a series, and a nice return to Stonehaven. Like most cozy mysteries this was a nice easy read and I'll continue reading the series

You're off to a great start, Vikki!

Bill wrote: "You're off to a great start, Vikki!"

Thanks Bill

Vikki wrote: "4th book finished - Bookplate Special
4 stars for this one. It's the 3rd book in a series, and a nice return to Stonehaven. Like most cozy mysteries this was a nice easy read and I'l..."

I like easy. I need to read all the cozies I have. I think I might do that as a challenge next year. Mmm

Kudos on your progress!!!

5th book finished - Police by Jo Nesbo
Another great book in the Harry Hole series. A few things in the final chapter make me think those points are going to continue in the next book. I could be wrong...

Vikki wrote: "5th book finished - Police by Jo Nesbo
Another great book in the Harry Hole series. A few things in the final chapter make me think those points are going to continue in the next bo..."

I've been neglecting Harry. Must dig out one of his books soon

Halfway there, book 6 finished today - Monster in the Closet
It's been a couple of years since I read my last Karen Rose book, coincidentally also in the Baltimore series. It was nice to return to the series. I warmed to the main character Taylor from early on. The 2 main storylines worked well together. Well written and made me want to keep reading to find out what happened. I'm not planning o leaving it as long before reading the next book that is already waiting on my shelves.

Vikki wrote: "5th book finished - Police by Jo Nesbo
Another great book in the Harry Hole series. A few things in the final chapter make me think those points are going to continue in the next bo..."

My next one is The Leopard; so I am 2 books behind you. I will keep those thoughts in my head when I get to it. It's been months since my last Harry Hole.

7th book finished - Poppy's Recipe for Life
A bit of a change from the crime books I've read so far for this challenge but as far as chick lit goes, I always enjoy Heidi Swain's books. They're easy to read & the characters are likeable. This one lived up to my expectations and brings me up to date with the Nightingale Square books before the next one is released this year.

8th book finished - The Whistler by John Grisham. I liked it but it's not my favourite of Grisham's books. Also have a copy of the next book in this series, The Judge's List which I will read.

Wow! You're making great progress! Looks like your're enjoying your list (for the most part). Happy Reading!

75% there, finished The Lost Boy today. I've enjoyed all the books in the Fjallbacka series by Camilla Lackberg. This one lived up to my expectations and I liked the storyline associated with Graskar. 4 stars from me.

Book number 10 finally finished today. I enjoy The Six Tudor Wives series by Alison Weir but had to put this one on hold due to a team challenge in another group. Worth waiting for, a solid 4 stars from me.

You've had a great year so far! I love the Nordic books and Alison Weir's writing. I'm currently reading Gregory's series on the Plantagenets & Tudors.

Thanks Martha. I've read most of the books in Gregory's Plantagenets & Tudors series and like them too.

11th book finished - Songbirds by Christy Lefteri. I preferred her previous book, The Beekeeper Of Aleppo but this was still a good book. The conclusion felt perhaps a little rushed/sudden for me and I think an epilogue could also have been a good ending. But still 4 stars from me.