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This list is the first 16 books in my Goodreads Want To Read List, when I click on Date Added. I've neglected them for much too long. I've included the date I added it to Goodreads, so you can see what an evil person I am and how long I've been on Goodreads. 😁

1. [book:Gideon's Power|8755112] by J.J. Marric (Commander Gideon #15 / 1969) (Oct 2010) 224 pages, started 9 May, finished 27 May, 4.0 stars
2. Gideon's March by J.J. Marric (Gideon #8 / 1962) (Oct 2010) 127 pages, started 1 Jan, finished 3 Jan, 4.0 stars
3. Gideon's Press by J.J. Marric (Gideon #10 / 1973) (Oct 2010)
4. The Chinese Alchemist by Lyn Hamilton (Lara McClintoch #11 / 2007) (Oct 2010) 257 pages, started 17 Jan, finished 9 Feb, 3.0 stars
5. Glass Houses by Jane Haddam (Gregor Demarkian #22 / 2007) (Oct 2010)
6. Skeleton Key by Jane Haddam (Gregor Demarkian #16 / 2000) (Oct 2010)
7. Deadly Beloved by Jane Haddam (Gregor Demarkian #15 / 1997( Oct 2010) 324 pages, start 3 Jan, finished 17 Jan, 4.0 stars
8. The Naming of the Dead by Ian Rankin (Rebus #16 / 2006) (Nov 2010) 515 pages, started 26 Feb, finished 9 May, 3.5 stars
9. Exit Music by Ian Rankin (Rebus #17 / 2007) (Nov 2010) 460 pages, started 7 Aug,
10. Wycliffe And Winsor Blue by W.J. Burley (Wycliffe #14 / 1987) (Nov 2010) 222 pages, started 16 Feb, finished 26 Feb, 3.0 stars
11. Photo-Finish by Ngaio Marsh (Inspector Alleyn #31 / 1980) (Nov 2010) 254 pages, started 27 May, finished 28 Jun, 3.5 stars
12. Maigret and the Wine Merchant by Georges Simenon (Inspector Maigret #71 / 1970) (Nov 2010) 187 pages, started 9 Feb, finished 16 Feb, 3.5 stars

Alternates
Alt 1. Wycliffe and the Redhead by W.J. Burley (Inspector Wycliffe #21 / 1997) (Nov 2010) 256 pages, started 28 Jul, finished 7 Aug, 3.5 stars
Alt 2. 206 Bones by Kathy Reichs (Temperance Brennan #12 / 2009) (Jan 2011)
Alt 3. Suffer the Little Children by Donna Leon (Inspector Brunetti #16 / 2007) (Jul 2011) 316 pages, started 28 Jun, finished 28 Jul, 4.0 stars
Alt 4. Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories by Agatha Christie (1985) (Jul 2011)

Completed: 10

Awesome, Bill. You are getting back to old Rebus, eh??

I have most of these series on my tbr; as you can tell by my series list. I am only no the first book for some, but I am excited to see you still enjoying these. That keeps me hopeful!

Good luck on this list Bill!!

Alondra wrote: "Awesome, Bill. You are getting back to old Rebus, eh??

I have most of these series on my tbr; as you can tell by my series list. I am only no the first book for some, but I am excited to see you ..."

I have lots of series that I'll be just starting as I'm trying to finish a bunch. I'm glad to get back to these series. It's been awhile for some.

This is a great idea! I'm tempted to "borrow" this idea somehow with one of my challenges.....

Good luck with your challenge!

Good Luck!

Bill wrote: "I have lots of series that I'll be just starting as I'm trying to finish a bunch. I'm glad to get back to these series. It's been awhile for some..."

Yeah, I have a bunch that I haven't read since before the pandemonium. 🤣

What a great list and best of luck!

I finally got through all the 2010s on my TBR, and I'm hoping to make some progress in 2011, but we'll see. I already know I cannot do them all.

I own some of the Gregor Demarkian books, but that's a series I haven't started yet. Some day.

I'm also trying to make some progress on Christie novels, but that also might have to wait.

In the meantime, I will be eager to see what you think of your longest lasting TBR books. Best wishes!

Lea wrote: "What a great list and best of luck!

I finally got through all the 2010s on my TBR, and I'm hoping to make some progress in 2011, but we'll see. I already know I cannot do them all.

I own some of..."

This might become an annual challenge for me. I'd like to ensure that the books haven't been on my shelves for more than 10 years... Mind you, I am vetting some others and just removing them and putting them in my Little Free Library. There is only so much time for reading, eh? Btw, I think I'll still be reading Christie in another 10 years.. LOL

Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "I have lots of series that I'll be just starting as I'm trying to finish a bunch. I'm glad to get back to these series. It's been awhile for some..."

Yeah, I have a bunch that I haven..."

I'll blame that too.. not my book buying practices..😎

Dee wrote: "Good Luck!"

Thank you, Dee. Good luck with your challenges too.

Lindsey wrote: "This is a great idea! I'm tempted to "borrow" this idea somehow with one of my challenges.....

Good luck with your challenge!"

Thanks, Lindsey. I was kind of forced into it because I fear those books were going to go out on strike if I didn't read them soon

Bill wrote: "This might become an annual challenge for me. I'd like to ensure that the books haven't been on my shelves for more than 10 years... Mind you, I am vetting some others and just removing them and putting them in my Little Free Library. There is only so much time for reading, eh? Btw, I think I'll still be reading Christie in another 10 years.. LOL"

I have the same idea of trying to read books within 10 years. I have no excuse, as I only log books on GR that are gifts. All the books I buy/find for myself are in another spreadsheet somewhere and on my shelves. I'm ashamed to say that I still have 36 books that are over 10 years old this coming year. Someone spent time thinking about what I would like and bought me the book, hoping to hear what I think about it...and I haven't even gotten these read. (*hangs head in shame*)

I think I'll be reading Christie for the next 10 years also. She might be my focus after I finish the GRC Awards...unless I decide to finish my book gifts...or my series...or my around-the-world challenge...who are we kidding, there are plenty of distractions around here?!?

Lea wrote: "Bill wrote: "This might become an annual challenge for me. I'd like to ensure that the books haven't been on my shelves for more than 10 years... Mind you, I am vetting some others and just removin..."

So many distractions and so many shiny new books to buy...

I haven't read any of these, but I am guilty too...I still have 36 books on my TBR added in 2010. I will try to read some of them next year, but I know I will not finish them all. Too many books, too little time.
I've read tons of Georges Simenon and Agatha Christie many, many years ago, and I'm sorry I never kept a list.
Enjoy your selection and happy reading!

Ioana wrote: "I haven't read any of these, but I am guilty too...I still have 36 books on my TBR added in 2010. I will try to read some of them next year, but I know I will not finish them all. Too many books, t..."

Enjoy your challenges too, Ioana. And thanks.

Oh, the pressure. Do I need to look at my TBR oldest books from 2010 too? The idea makes me sweat a bit, lol.
Great idea! I loved Rebus, been a while since I've spent time with him and his gang. Can't go wrong with Ngaio Marsh and Agatha Christie. I've been on a Kathy Reichs journey for a couple of years, enjoying that series a lot.
Good luck clearing your backlog, hope you love them as they've waiting so long for you to get to them.

LOL I love this challenge Bill! If confession is good for the soul, you should be in good shape for 2025. No way am I telling you guys how long some of my reads have literally sat on my shelf much less lingered on my TBR list. Best of luck!

Michelle wrote: "LOL I love this challenge Bill! If confession is good for the soul, you should be in good shape for 2025. No way am I telling you guys how long some of my reads have literally sat on my shelf much ..."

LOL. The problem is that there is always a new shiny exciting looking book and some just get pushed back into the back of the book shelf.

Linette wrote: "Oh, the pressure. Do I need to look at my TBR oldest books from 2010 too? The idea makes me sweat a bit, lol.
Great idea! I loved Rebus, been a while since I've spent time with him and his gang. C..."

I thought I might be done with Rebus with those two books but it seems he's back with Malcolm Ross in the Complaints so I'll probably continue following him.. LOL

Love this idea, Bill! Looks like it will help you with those series reads as well.
Happy Reading!

Patricia wrote: "Love this idea, Bill! Looks like it will help you with those series reads as well.
Happy Reading!"

I think it will, Pat. Thanks and happy reading to you as well.

I plan to start with Gideon's March by J.J. Marric (Gideon #8)

Hi Bill, I hope you enjoy your list. I have only read the Miss Marple one. Have fun!

Thanks, Madeline. I hope you enjoy your list as well.

Great way to attack your ever growing tbr :)

Enjoy!

Lillie wrote: "Great way to attack your ever growing tbr :)

Enjoy!"

Thanks, Lillie.

My review of Gideon's March by J.J. Marric 4.0 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next dusty book is Deadly Beloved by Jane Haddam, a Gregor Demarkian mystery

My 2nd dusty book finished, Deadly Beloved by Jane Haddam 4.0 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next in line is a Lara McLintoch archeological mystery, The Chinese Alchemist by Lyn Hamilton

Completed my 3rd dusty book, The Chinese Alchemist by Lyn Hamilton 3.0 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next in line is a Maigret mystery, Maigret and the Wine Merchant by Georges Simenon

Completed my 4th dusty book, a Maigret mystery, Maigret and the Wine Merchant by Georges Simenon 3.5 stars

Next in line is Inspector Wycliffe #14, Wycliffe And Winsor Blue by W.J. Burley

Finished my 5th book in this challenge, Wycliffe And Winsor Blue by W.J. Burley 3.0 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next is a Rebus mystery, The Naming of the Dead by Ian Rankin

My review of #6, by Ian Rankin 3.5 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next book is Gideon's Power by J.J. Marric

7 books completed in this challenge now.. Gideon's Power by J.J. Marric continues to be an excellent police procedural series. 4.0 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next in line is an Inspector Roderick Alleyn mystery, Photo-finish by Ngaio Marsh (#31)

You are doing a great job blowing the dust off these books!
I have enjoyed a few Ngaio Marsh books - hope this one is good.

Bill~You are doing an incredible job getting through so many books on your list. Have to look closer at these books and author as I have not read any previously. Sound very intriguing. Enjoy 😊

Bill wrote: "My review of #6, by Ian Rankin 3.5 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next book is Gideon's Power by [..."

Kudos on all of your progress, Bill. I'm still enjoying this series, too.

Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "My review of #6, by Ian Rankin 3.5 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next book is [book:Gideon's Power|..."

Have you tried the Complaints books yet, Alondra?

Kristine wrote: "Bill~You are doing an incredible job getting through so many books on your list. Have to look closer at these books and author as I have not read any previously. Sound very intriguing. Enjoy 😊"

All good mystery series, Kristine.

Linette wrote: "You are doing a great job blowing the dust off these books!
I have enjoyed a few Ngaio Marsh books - hope this one is good."

Thanks, Linette. I'll let you know. :)

My review of Photo-finish by Ngaio Marsh (Roderick Alleyn #31) 3.5 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Off to Venice next with Suffer the Little Children by Donna Leon (Commissario Brunetti #16)

Bill wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "My review of #6, by Ian Rankin 3.5 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next book is [book..."

Not yet. I think I should catch up on this series in November, which is mystery-month for me. I also don't have Rebus on my challenges. Mmmm

Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "My review of #6, by Ian Rankin 3.5 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next ..."

Get to it, Alondra!

Bill wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "My review of #6, by Ian Rankin 3.5 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

I'm in catch-up mode now.

Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "My review of #6, by Ian Rankin 3.5 stars

https://www.goodreads.com..."

I'm always in that mode it seems.. LOL

Completed my 9th book in this challenge, Suffer the Little Children by Donna Leon 4.0 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next will be a Wycliffe mystery, Wycliffe and the Redhead by W.J. Burley

#10 book on my dusty book shelf completed.... Wycliffe and the Redhead by W.J. Burley 3.5 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Another Rebus mystery next, Exit Music by Ian Rankin (Rebus #17)