COMPLETED: April, 2008
Hosted By: "Thoughts of Joy..."January - December, 2008
James Lee Burke
Dave Robicheaux Series
#1 - The Neon Rain
Jennifer Chiaverini
Elm Creek Quilts Series
#1 - The Quilter's Apprentice
Robert Crais
Elvis Cole Series
#1 - The Monkey's Raincoat
Lisa Gardner
Pierce Quincy Series
#1 - The Perfect Husband
Dorothy Gilman
Mrs. Pollifax Series
#1 - The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
Arnaldur Indridason
Reykjavik Series
#1 - Jar City
Debbie Macomber
Cedar Cove Series
#1 - 16 Lighthouse Road
L. M. Montgomery
Anne Shirley Series
#1 - Anne of Green Gables
P. J. Parrish
Joe Frye Series
#1 - A Thousand Bones
George P. Pelecanos
Derek Strange and Terry Quinn Series
#1 - Right as Rain
Louise Penny
Three Pine Series
#1 - Still Life
Peter Spiegelman
John March Series
#1 - Black Maps
ALTERNATES:
Giles Blunt
John Cardinal & Lise Delorme Series
#1 - Forty Words for Sorrow
Rhys Bowen
Molly Murphy Series
#1 - Murphy's Law
Jeffery Deaver
Lincoln Rhyme Series
#1 - The Bone Collector
John Dunning
Cliff Janeway Series
#1 - Booked to Die
Brian Freeman
Jonathan Stride Series
#1 - Immoral
Colleen Gleason
The Gardella Vampire Chronicles
#1 - The Rest Falls Away
Chris Grabenstein
John Ceepak Series
#1 - Tilt-a-Whirl
Jonathan Kellerman
Alex Delaware Series
#1 - When the Bough Breaks
Laura Lippman
Tess Managhan Series
#1 - Baltimore Blues
Robert B. Parker
Spenser Series
#1 - The Godwulf Manuscript
Dave Pelzer
Dave Pelzer's Life
#1 - A Child Called "It"
J. D. Robb
In Death Series
#1 - Naked in Death
Peter Robinson
Inspector Alan Banks Series
#1 - Gallows View
Melissa Walker
Violet Series
#1 - Violet on the Runway
If you are interested in seeing the lists of series I am currently reading, you can visit my blog titled Current Series Status.
It Just amazes me that you would have all these books already lined up ;) As one who is always looking for a good book to read I am thrilled not only with your list but also with the list of book series that Kathrin has. I will get my post up this morning...I only have two 'first in a series' books lined up so far...funny you are doing this because my daughter and I went to the library and four of the books I checked out are part of a series I had never read before ;) I just love this blog by the way!!!! Presently I am reading a John Saul book...had to back away from all the serious stuff had to prep with for my classes...next on my list is The Only Road North...thank you again!!
ReplyDeleteDanielle ~ I have had oodles and oodles of titles for First in a Series lined up forever, but just never get to them! That's why I had to make it a challenge. My list will continue to change with additions and elimations as the next few months unfold.
ReplyDeleteI have frequently read books not knowing that they were part of a series, so now I will go back to the beginning and read the first! Most often, it's not necessary to read them from the beginning, but I would like to especially for a select few. Others I have read standalones and not their series.
And...you are too kind. I'm glad you like it here. I like your blog as well. :) I don't share a lot about the books and certainly don't consider them reviews in the least. I really just keep track of my initial thoughts after I have closed the book.
Interesting list. Of those I've read, I see some I think you'll really enjoy and a few that I really can't see you wanting to even finish. Ian Rankin and Michael Connelly are on my 'authors to try' list. I'll be passing on the challenge, though. I need to start 12 new series like I need another hole in my head ;-)
ReplyDeleteSuzi ~ I can't wait to start them! I can surmise the ones I probably wouldn't like, but I'm still curious. They might not make the final cut, but they are of interest to me. I'm thinking I will continue reading firsts up until and through the coming year. Having this plan helps me mentally arrange how I'm going to fit all the books I want to read into my life.
ReplyDeleteI will miss a list from you and your contribution of posts, but I totally understand. Although, you can always reconsider. :)
Wonderful list and a great resource for me when I get around to picking my firsts. I'm into some of the series you've mentioned, but there are a lot that I didn't know about. I'll let you know when I get my list up. Sounds like another fun challenge.
ReplyDeletei love series! i've read many of the ones you've listed here. i'll have to think about whether i want to expand my horizons during 2008 or not ...
ReplyDeletehappy reading!
Booklogged ~ Aren't lists the best! :) I'm glad you'll be joining us and look forward to see what you choose.
ReplyDeleteAlison ~ Expanding horizons is always a good thing. Didn't anyone ever tell you that!?! <-- That was just a friendly little nudge. :)
You have a great list. I really like the China Bayles series & the Patricia Cornwell series is amazing! I haven't read Laura Childs tea series yet, but I love her scrapbook series! I am going to put the tea one on my list for this challenge :) Series are my favorite, so it is going to be a challenge looking for 12 new ones to start. Off to finish looking through your list & start making mine :) Great challenge!
ReplyDeleteGinny ~ Oh, that's right, I forgot to add the scrapbook series onto my list. I discovered that when I getting the details for the tea shop one. Thanks for the reminder. :)
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