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message 1: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
For July, it's the incredibly popular mid-year push to read books in series already started.

Levels:
1-3 Marking of the Lion
4-6 Not Getting Left Behind
7-9 Love Coming Softly
10+ Chronically Narnia

Who's in? Do you know how many series you have in progress?

For this challenge, only books read in July are counted.


message 2: by Bridget (last edited Jul 28, 2023 04:49AM) (new)

Bridget | 439 comments I am in for 4-6

1. On Wings of Devotion (The Codebreakers, #2) by Roseanna M. White 2. ESPN (Brands We Know) by Sara Green 3. Nintendo (Brands We Know) by Sara Green 4. John Pemberton Coca-Cola Developer (Food Dudes) by Sheila Griffin Llanas 5. Caleb Davis Bradham Pepsi-Cola Inventor (Food Dudes) by Sheila Griffin Llanas 6. Tom Monaghan Domino's Pizza Innovator (Food Dudes) by Sheila Griffin Llanas 7. Clarence Birdseye Frozen Food Innovator (Food Dudes) by National Geographic Learning 8. A Bride's Journey to the Colorado Territory (Frontier Legacy Brides #2) by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer


message 3: by Katrina (last edited Jul 25, 2023 03:48PM) (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments I have a lot of series in progress. But for July I am hoping to get in 4 books in series I have already started.

So I am in for 4-6 Not Getting Left Behind

1. Lonestar Secrets (Lonestar, #2) by Colleen Coble
2. Critical Threat (Extreme Measures, #3) by Lynette Eason
3. Twilight at Blueberry Barrens (Sunset Cove #3) by Colleen Coble


message 4: by Lauri (last edited Jul 28, 2023 06:16PM) (new)

Lauri Gentry | 442 comments I' in for 4-6

read the first in the series last year (Talk of the Town)
Word Gets Around (Welcome to Daily, Texas #2) by Lisa Wingate (7/1) Never Say Never A Western Small Town Texas Romance by Lisa Wingate (7/2) series completed
read the first last November
Illusion (The Mendocino Village #2) by Ginny L. Yttrup (7/2) until the next in the series is released
read the first two last month A Match for Emma (Mitchell's Crossroads, #3) by Pepper D. Basham (7/13)
Grace Across the Miles (Grace, #6) by Christine Dillon (7/16)
read the first two in 2020&21 Dogwood Winter (Valley Creek Redemption #3) by Candace West (7/17)
Saving Faith (New England Inspirations #4) by Valerie Howard Second Chances (New England Inspirations, #5) by Valerie Howard (7/21-24) read the first 4 in previous months finished up the series with these two
This Present Darkness/Piercing the Darkness Piercing the Darkness by Frank E. Peretti (7/28) read the first last November


message 5: by Crystal (new)

Crystal | 743 comments I'm in for Marking of the Lion 1-3.


message 6: by Jenn (last edited Jul 31, 2023 02:27AM) (new)

Jenn | 591 comments 1-3 Marking of the Lion
mid-year push to read books in series already started
A Heart's Obsession (A Journey of the Heart, #2) by Colleen Coble A Heart's Danger (A Journey of the Heart, #3) by Colleen Coble Silence in the Dark (Logan Point, #4) by Patricia Bradley Evergreen (Christiansen Family, #3.5) by Susan May Warren All this Time (Walker Family, #4) by Melissa Tagg A Heart's Betrayal (A Journey of the Heart #4) by Colleen Coble A Heart's Promise (A Journey of the Heart #5) by Colleen Coble A Heart's Home (A Journey of the Heart, #6) by Colleen Coble The Miner's Lady (Land of Shining Water #3) by Tracie Peterson


message 7: by Karen (new)

Karen | 1318 comments Since we are currently on a RV Caravan tour to the Canadian Rockies and Alaska - I don't expect to be able to do more than 1-3. Not sure how many series I have in progress but can think of several I want to finish in July.


message 8: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
Karen wrote: "Since we are currently on a RV Caravan tour to the Canadian Rockies and Alaska - I don't expect to be able to do more than 1-3. Not sure how many series I have in progress but can think of several ..."

How fun Karen! Have a wonderful time.


message 9: by Sarita (last edited Jul 31, 2023 05:30AM) (new)

Sarita | 2288 comments Hoping for: 4-6 Not Getting Left Behind

#1 Break of Day (Annie Pederson #3) by Colleen Coble #2 The Bark of Zorro (Gone to the Dogs #4) by Kathleen Y'Barbo #3 Anchor in the Storm (Waves of Freedom, #2) by Sarah Sundin #4 Anchor in the Storm (Waves of Freedom, #2) by Sarah Sundin #5 Love and the Dream Come True (State of Grace) by Tammy L. Gray #6 Positively, Penelope (Skymar #2) by Pepper D. Basham


message 10: by Sherri (last edited Jul 31, 2023 12:07PM) (new)

Sherri | 260 comments I have a lot of series started in the Finish the Series challenge but I'm hoping for 1-3 Marking of the Lion this month.
Rebekah (Wives of the Patriarchs, #2) by Jill Eileen Smith Labyrinth of Lies (Triple Threat, #2) by Irene Hannon To Disguise the Truth (The Bleeker Street Inquiry Agency, #3) by Jen Turano City of Schemes (A Counterfeit Lady Novel) by Victoria Thompson


message 11: by Loraine (last edited Aug 06, 2023 12:33PM) (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4439 comments I am embarrassed to say how many series I need to finish but I know it is over 200!!!

I have 6 planned for this month and have already finished 23 so far this year. I will go for 4-6 Not getting left behind.

Slow start:
1. From this Moment by Elizabeth Camden
Summer of Dreams (From This Moment, #0.5) by Elizabeth Camden From This Moment (From This Moment, #1) by Elizabeth Camden

2. Secrets of Mary's Bookshop by multiple authors
Missing Pages (Secrets of Mary's Bookshop, #8) by Vera Dodge Shady Characters (Secrets of Mary's Bookshop, #22) by Susan Page Davis

3. Song of Solomon by Elsa Quinones (finished)
I Am My Beloved's (Song of Solomon #1) by Elsa Quiñones ...& My Beloved Is Mine (Song of Solomon #2) by Elsa Quiñones


message 12: by Karen (new)

Karen | 1318 comments Staci wrote: "Karen wrote: "Since we are currently on a RV Caravan tour to the Canadian Rockies and Alaska - I don't expect to be able to do more than 1-3. Not sure how many series I have in progress but can thi..."

Thanks, Staci. It's been an incredible trip so far with amazing things/places still to come!


message 13: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
Loraine wrote: "I am embarrassed to say how many series I need to finish but I know it is over 200!!!

I have 6 planned for this month and have already finished 23 so far this year. I will go for 4-6 Not getting l..."


I hear you Loraine. It's easy to have a number of series open. Some of mine are multiple series for the same author.


message 14: by Lynnette (last edited Jul 24, 2023 10:33PM) (new)

Lynnette  | 662 comments Yikes! I just counted and I have 121 series started. And those are just the ones since I started keeping a list. Who knows how many more there really are.

I’m in for at least
1-3 Marking of the Lion
Leaving November (Clayburn #2) by Deborah Raney Sarah (Cold Case Murder Mystery #1) by Brooke Ramsey (language) Charm Artist by Creston Mapes Hope's Design (The Daughters of Riverton, #2) by Dawn Kinzer


message 15: by writer... (last edited Jun 27, 2023 11:50AM) (new)

writer... (goodreadscomwriter) | 449 comments Maybe 1-3 for series I have underway…


message 16: by Brittany (last edited Jul 31, 2023 02:55PM) (new)

Brittany  | 547 comments I will go for 1-3

A Season in Pinecraft
Her Only Wish (A Season in Pinecraft #2) by Shelley Shepard Gray (book 2)

Fortune's Brides: Guarding Her Heart
Never Admire an Adventurer (Fortune's Brides Guarding Her Heart, #2) by Regina Scott (book 2)

Daughters of the Lost Colony
Rebecca (Daughters of the Lost Colony, #3) by Shannon McNear (book 3)

Colorado Cowgirls
Cherishing the Cowgirl (Colorado Cowgirls, #2) by Jody Hedlund (book 2)

Skymar
Positively, Penelope (Skymar #2) by Pepper D. Basham (book 2)

The Lancaster Family
Christmas at Falstone Castle by Sarah M. Eden (connected novella)

The Gents
Fleur de Lis (The Gents, #3) by Sarah M. Eden (book 3)


message 17: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
Welcome! Welcome all!

I'm in for 4-6 Not Getting Left Behind.


message 18: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4439 comments Lynette and Staci - glad to hear that I am not the only one deep in need to finish series!


message 19: by Myrn🩶 (last edited Jul 20, 2023 03:45PM) (new)

Myrn🩶 (myrnamyrna) | 51 comments 1-3 Marking of the Lion

The Unexpected Champion (High Sierra Sweethearts, #3) by Mary Connealy


message 20: by Carissa (last edited Jul 25, 2023 03:58PM) (new)

Carissa | 479 comments I'm in for 4-6 Not Getting Left Behind though I'm not sure how many in progress series I have

1-3 three books in the same cozy mystery series
4. main stream cozy mystery in a different series.
5. The Laws of Attraction (Wyoming Sunrise, #2) by Mary Connealy book 2 in the Wyoming Sunrise series.
6. The Starlet Spy (Heroines of WWII) by Rachel Scott McDaniel book 11 in the Heroines of WWII series
7. Memories of You (San Diego Marines #5) by Jess Mastorakos book 4 in the San Diego Marines while to Christian the book is a clean sweet read.

I've have caught up on three series so far.


message 21: by Ana (last edited Jul 28, 2023 05:46AM) (new)

Ana Lopez | 132 comments I’m in with 4-6 Not Getting Left Behind

A Life of Joy (Kauffman Amish Bakery, #4) by Amy Clipston Townshipped (Getting Shipped!, #3) by Savannah Scott Censorshipped (Getting Shipped!, #4) by Savannah Scott


message 22: by Kim (last edited Aug 01, 2023 12:13PM) (new)

Kim Kastner | 249 comments Aiming for 1-3 Marking of the Lion

Finished 7! Enjoyed so many of these characters and their stories
Walker Family Three Little Words (Walker Family, #0.5) by Melissa Tagg

Maple falls Two to Tango by Kathleen Fuller

Blackstone Legacy Written on the Wind (The Blackstone Legacy, #2) by Elizabeth Camden Hearts of Steel (The Blackstone Legacy, #3) by Elizabeth Camden

High Sierra Sweethearts The Reluctant Warrior (The High Sierra Sweethearts Series) by Mary Connealy The Unexpected Champion (High Sierra Sweethearts) by Mary Connealy

Annie Pederson Dark of Night (Annie Pederson, #2) by Colleen Coble Break of Day (Annie Pederson #3) by Colleen Coble

Love on the Santa Fe Beyond the Desert Sands (A Christian Historical Romance Series Set in Early 1900's New Mexico) (Love on the Santa Fe) by Tracie Peterson Under the Starry Skies (Love on the Santa Fe, #3) by Tracie Peterson

Muir Harbor A Seaside Wonder (Muir Harbor) by Melissa Tagg Wedding at Sea (Muir Harbor, Book #3) by Melissa Tagg


message 23: by Jan (last edited Jul 02, 2023 04:17AM) (new)

Jan | 185 comments I'm in for 1-3 Marking of the Lion
I started Bodie & Brock Thoene's Shiloh Legacy series last month and want to continue. I haven't finished reareading Jan Karon's Mitford series either!


message 24: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (last edited Jul 09, 2023 08:27PM) (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
Loving all of the participation here.

Five!
Cherishing the Cowgirl (Colorado Cowgirls, #2) by Jody Hedlund Countdown (Extreme Measures, #4) by Lynette Eason Her Only Wish (A Season in Pinecraft #2) by Shelley Shepard Gray A Mountain Too Steep (Coventry Saga) by Robin Patchen Meant for Me (The Carlyle Women #1) by Lyn Cote

Although the last one is the first in the series, I've already read book three so am now starting at the beginning.


message 25: by Linda (last edited Jul 16, 2023 09:05PM) (new)

Linda Nielson | 133 comments I will go for 1-3

Summer at the Garden Cafe (Finfarran Peninsula, #2) by Felicity Hayes-McCoy
Julie (Julie of the Wolves, #2) by Jean Craighead George


message 26: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6245 comments Mod
I don't think I signed up yet. I'm in. Have no clue how many I'll get.


message 27: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
Welcome Linda and Andrea!


message 28: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
#6 In the Shelter of Hollythorne House (The Houses of Yorkshire #2) by Sarah E. Ladd


message 29: by Katrina (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments My first book completed. This was the second in the series and I really enjoyed it.
#1. Lonestar Secrets (Lonestar, #2) by Colleen Coble


message 30: by Charlene (new)

Charlene | 596 comments I’m in for 10+ Chronically Narnia :)

#1 Healing Hearts (New Hope Falls, #6) by Kimberly Rae Jordan #2 The Harmony of Love (New Hope Falls, #7) by Kimberly Rae Jordan #3 Somewhere Along the Way (New Hope Falls, #8) by Kimberly Rae Jordan #4 Finding Love (Maple Run #2) by Toni Shiloh #5 Always Look Twice (Uncommon Justice, #2) by Elizabeth Goddard #6 When Tides Turn (Waves of Freedom, #3) by Sarah Sundin

6/10


message 31: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
#7 Movers and Shakers (Secrets From Grandma's Attic) by Janice Thompson


message 32: by Karen (new)

Karen | 1318 comments My first one completed. I started reading Elizabeth Goddard's Wilderness, Inc series that takes place in Oregon during our Suspense Scavenger Hunt. Just finished #3 (last one for me) - False Security (Wilderness, Inc #3) by Elizabeth Goddard False Security

I really enjoyed this series and highly recommend it for those who like suspense books. The descriptions of the Rogue River Wilderness and Siskiyou Mountains have made that area one of our upcoming destinations on our trip!


message 33: by writer... (last edited Jul 19, 2023 12:19PM) (new)

writer... (goodreadscomwriter) | 449 comments Hoping to read remainder of about 3 of the Flowers are Fatal
British mystery series by Clare Revell

Daffodils in March (Flowers Can Be Fatal #3) by Clare Revell Lily of the Valley in May (Flowers Can Be Fatal #5) by Clare Revell ✔️ Dutch Crocus (Flowers Can Be Fatal) by Clare Revell ✔️ Marigolds in October (Flowers Can Be Fatal #10) by Clare Revell


message 34: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
#8 I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died (An Emily Dickinson Mystery, #2) by Amanda Flower


message 35: by Jenn (new)

Jenn Summers (yensummers) | 12 comments I’m shooting for Marking of the Lion. I started Lost Castle earlier this year not knowing it was a trilogy. So I have 2 more books to read in the series.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...


message 36: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
Jenn wrote: "I’m shooting for Marking of the Lion. I started Lost Castle earlier this year not knowing it was a trilogy. So I have 2 more books to read in the series.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3..."


Welcome Jenn!


message 37: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
#9 Strength in the Storm (Johns Mill Amish Romance #2) by Laurel Blount


message 38: by Katrina (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments #2. Critical Threat (Extreme Measures, #3) by Lynette Eason


message 39: by Katrina (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments # 3. Twilight at Blueberry Barrens (Sunset Cove #3) by Colleen Coble


message 40: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (last edited Jul 30, 2023 07:54PM) (new)

Staci | 3865 comments Mod
#10 The Haven (Stoney Ridge Seasons #2) by Suzanne Woods Fisher #11 Stubborn Love (Murphy Brothers Story #5) by Jennifer Rodewald


message 41: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2288 comments I planned for more but at least managed my goal:

Hoping for: 4-6 Not Getting Left Behind

#1 Break of Day (Annie Pederson #3) by Colleen Coble #2 The Bark of Zorro (Gone to the Dogs #4) by Kathleen Y'Barbo #3 Anchor in the Storm (Waves of Freedom, #2) by Sarah Sundin #4 Anchor in the Storm (Waves of Freedom, #2) by Sarah Sundin #5 Love and the Dream Come True (State of Grace) by Tammy L. Gray #6 Positively, Penelope (Skymar #2) by Pepper D. Basham


message 42: by Carissa (new)

Carissa | 479 comments I read 7 books and made progress in 5 series.


message 43: by Sherri (new)

Sherri | 260 comments Finished four this month!
I have a lot of series started in the Finish the Series challenge but I'm hoping for 1-3 Marking of the Lion this month
Rebekah (Wives of the Patriarchs, #2) by Jill Eileen Smith Labyrinth of Lies (Triple Threat, #2) by Irene Hannon To Disguise the Truth (The Bleeker Street Inquiry Agency, #3) by Jen Turano City of Schemes (A Counterfeit Lady Novel) by Victoria Thompson


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