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 (that you didn’t complete or finish)? 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?
I got up to date in 2 series:
Rizzoli & Isles (#13) series by Tess Gerritsen
Lucy Kincaid series by Allison Brennan

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started the Romantic Suspense series by Karen Rose and the Creep duology by Jennifer Hillier. I plan on continuing them both.

3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many?
I moved forward in 1 series: Sisterhood (#5) by Fern Michaels.

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I highly enjoyed Uncultured by Daniella Mestyanek Young. It was truly an amazing shocking and intriguing book.

5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I completed 6 books this month which put me back ahead of my yearly goal. I got behind while on vacation. I enjoyed all the books I read and I look forward to completing my other goals over the next few months.

Well done, Melissa!!! You’ve made good progress, too, in your series reading. Glad you’re ahead of your yearly goal as well.

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I got up to date in two series:
In Death by J. D. Robb
Lucy Kincaid by Allison Brennan

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Wow. I started three new series, all I’m continuing.
Getaway by various mystery writers
Slammed by Carol Hoover
Wildest Alaska by Pamela Clare

3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many?
Yes, I moved forward in four series:
The Ravenels by Lisa Kleypas
Dogwood County by Elysia Whisler
Tracy Crosswhite by Robert Dugoni
Kate Burkholder by Linda Castillo

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I had two 5-star books, My Lovely Wife and Desperation in Death, and two special mentions, Chasing Cassandra and In Her Tracks. All were hard to put down and well done in their genres.

5. Overall summary of your reading month?
Another highly satisfying reading month! I enjoyed everything, had a nice balance between series reading & standalones and finished 15 books.

Melissa wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I got up to date in 2 series:
Rizzoli & Isles (#13) series by Tess Gerritsen "

Did you enjoy the new Rizzoli and Isles? It's up next for me.

Jonetta wrote: "Another highly satisfying reading month! I enjoyed everything, had a nice balance between series reading & standalones and finished 15 books.."

So glad you enjoyed your month, Jonetta :)

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


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

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


4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
Not this month

5. Overall summary of your reading month? I spent 2.5 weeks in the Netherlands with my brother and sister-in-law and it was non-stop action so I only managed to read 4 books.

Lauren wrote: "Melissa wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I got up to date in 2 series:
Rizzoli & Isles (#13) series by Tess Gerritsen "

Did you enjoy the new Rizzoli and..."

I did, Lauren. It was like there was never a pause in the series.

I’m so happy you got to visit family, Lauren! Sounds like you had a lovely time.

I took your place this month with the new series added😏 FYI, I really enjoyed the new Rizzoli & Isles book.

Thanks Melissa and Jonetta. I am starting it ASAP.

Melissa wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I got up to date in 2 series:
Rizzoli & Isles (#13) series by Tess Gerritsen
Lucy Kincaid series by Allison Brennan."

Congratulations on getting ahead on your yearly goal! Looks like you had a good month.

Jonetta wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I got up to date in two series:
In Death by J. D. Robb
Lucy Kincaid by Allison Brennan"

Finishing 15 books is great. And nothing better than enjoying everything you've read in a month!

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


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

I hope you enjoyed your vacation! You did good to complete four books while you were away. I usually don't get anything read on vacation (though I try).

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I got up-to-date on the Lucy Kincaid series by Allison Brennan.

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started reading the Writer Friends series by Rachel Gibson and plan to continue.

3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many?
I moved forward in 5 series:
Romantic Suspense by Karen Rose
Troubleshooters by Suzanne Brockmann
Tracy Crosswhite by Robert Dugoni
The Ravenels by Lisa Kleypas
The Ivy Years by Sarina Bowen

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
Only one 5-star book this month:


5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I finished 11 books in September. Not a bad one in the bunch!

Robin wrote: "I finished 11 books in September. Not a bad one in the bunch!."

I love those kinds of months!

Robin wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I got up-to-date on the Lucy Kincaid series by Allison Brennan.

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

I love it when you say you enjoyed everything! Congrats on a great month of reading, especially with your series progress.

FYI, I’m already missing Lucy.

Jonetta wrote: "FYI, I’m already missing Lucy.."

Me too.

I had a good September for reading. However, I haven't had time to summarize what I've read. By now I fear it's too late, but I'm already into my October reading. I'm about to finish book 8 of the Scarpetta series.

I've had very little computer time as the months changed from September to October. My step-dad is in palliative care and on hospice. I've been traveling over an hour each way to be at the hospital with my mom and step-dad. I just wanted to check in and let you all know I'm still around, just not as active in my groups. 💗 I'm still reading a bit when I'm sitting in the hospital with my mom. And I'm definitely listening to audiobooks on my commutes. I hope you're all well.

So sorry to hear about your step-dad, Theresa.
I know from personal experience how difficult and exhausting it can be.
Thinking of you and your family.
Take care!

I’m keeping you in my prayers, Theresa, and am really sorry about your stepfather. Been there.

You and your family is in my thoughts and prayers.