LET'S TALK SERIES || my series spreadsheet...dnfs, in process, want to start

[@crochetmima1443]

I binged the whole Maisie Dobbs series during the Pandemic. One of my favorites! Well worth it ❤

[@BooksAndJams]

I really enjoyed the first 3. I know Gloria Thompson has been binging them in the last few months and really enjoying them. I just want to make some progress!

[@hsmom3120]

You made great progress this year! If I really like the first book in a series, I binge them. I wait until the last one is close, if it isn't compete.

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks so much. I didn't realize how much I actually accomplished with series this year. Feels good to know where I'm standing to start '25.

[@glendaw5221]

Such a fun video! I’m glad for the longer videos.

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks so much, Glenda!

[@breannaoropeza9069]

🔍 loved this video! You have empowered me to DNF some series.. I have issues with not finishing something but you have always made an excellent point to read what you love. So many books so little time. Happy Holidays 🎄

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks! I'm so glad you feel like you can DNF a series. Absolutely do that! If you're not liking it any more, there's NO need to push through. Too many other good books out there to read! haha

[@paperbackprotein1774]

'Homecoming' was a required read for me in 8th grade. I absolutely LOVED it!! I have the first 3, NEVER knew there are 7 in the series!!

[@BooksAndJams]

I am looking forward to another great year of series reading. Hopefully I get to Homecoming!

[@MidloLiz]

I read a couple of Three Pines books out of order. This coming year, I plan to go back and start the series in order. I also want to start The Timreless series. It sounds like one I would enjoy.

[@BooksAndJams]

I would love to complete one of these longer series and 3 pines is right up there.

[@LifeBetweenWords1]

Yay Krista! I haven’t counted my series for years but I probably should! I did finish a few this year and that pleases me. But there’s so many more. I read Louise Penny books so slowly that she’s outpaced me in writing the books! 😆

[@BooksAndJams]

OH my word. I miss you Katie! Haven't talked to you in ages.

[@lisadw499]

Sort of afraid to see how many series I have started/need to start/need to finish. I think I’ll check my Goodreads. Love these longer videos. 🔎

[@BooksAndJams]

Glad you enjoyed this longer one. I would love to hear how many once you count them up!

[@djwaters7565]

🔍 I love your organization!

[@BooksAndJams]

I really got obsessed with making spreadsheets in the last couple years. I tried the journal thing, but wasn't keeping up with it. This has worked for now. So I'll keep them going!

[@tammyd4208]

I don’t know that I’ve kept track of my series reading, but want to get more on top of that. I like how you have a system and a goal for 2025. I did DNF the Wheel of Time series this year at Book 9. That stung a little as far as how far I was in the series, but I just wasn’t enjoying it as much as I had hoped. Good for you for DNF-ing the series that don’t hold your attention, and moving onto the ones that do. 🙌🏼

[@BooksAndJams]

Wow. Making it to book 9 in WoT is amazing! I have a few cousins/brothers who love that series so much. It's a bit daunting to me. haha.

[@normabreazile5500]

Krista, I love your channel! I’ve started to get back into reading….some of your suggestions have been wonderful! Thank you, dear friend!

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks so much, Norma. I'm so glad you're here!

[@kellymurphy7537]

Read the whole original series… so worth it.

[@BooksAndJams]

Which series are you talking about here?

[@JaneReads]

I love to binge series. I'm currently reading 19 series, but have so many on my shelves to start.

[@BooksAndJams]

I only binged 2 this year, but would like to do that a bit more next year. It is fun to go straight into the next in the series.

[@Patlovescozybooks]

I love cozy mysteries and historical ones too. This year I have completed 8 series. Happy Reading and take care

[@BooksAndJams]

Way to go! That's awesome that you wrapped up 8 series!

[@Writing4Jesus247]

What a fun video!! I just read and reviewed Across the Ages!!! 5 stars! Best one yet❤😊

[@BooksAndJams]

I can't wait to continue that series.

[@Writing4Jesus247]

Oh and book 5 just came out in the Myrtle series. I just got it for my mom. She's really enjoyed the first four

[@BooksAndJams]

Sweet. I need to get caught up!

[@TheNovelHoneyShelf-Essie]

That Miss Bunkle series sounds fun!

[@BooksAndJams]

It is one of those books where you just smile all the way through.

[@dwoodw6990]

I currently have 31 series on my spreadsheet. I hope to get that number knocked down in 2025. I did DNF 5 series this year, so I count that as a win. Good luck on your series goal for next year.

[@BooksAndJams]

I'd say DNFing certainly counts as a win. Great job!

[@carlaking3459]

Series are a challenge! I used to binge read them, now I have so much I want to read!! It's harder to keep up❤ 🔍❤

[@BooksAndJams]

I hear that completely. I'm hoping to binge a few at least in the new year. We'll see.

[@StormReads]

I don't know how many series I have going buts probably 200+, so I chuckle when I see others talk about having way to many series going and theirs are under 100. 😀 I just recently started trying to keep better track to try and finish or caugh up on some.

[@BooksAndJams]

Girl!!! Holy moly. 200+ is no joke! Setting up a tracking system for that would take ages. haha. I'll take my measly 30 something thanks! haha.

[@mollyalladin2431]

Well I have not looked into my active series, but I just added a ton I am going to start!!! You always do this to me! Ha! I love your enthusiasm for books! I feel the same! 2025 is going to be so fun!

[@BooksAndJams]

Haha. Sorry...not sorry!

[@sheripruitt8480]

I’ve found a new series this year that is awesome. It is the Emma Lion series by Beth Brower. I think you would love it. I also love the Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny and I need to read her latest one of that series. I also love Maisie Dobbs but have only read the first two. I enjoy your videos!! Merry Christmas!! 🎄🎁

[@BooksAndJams]

And here you are introducing me to another series! yikes! haha. For real though, I will look into the Emma Lion series. I love getting recs from you guys. I just read the 4th Maisie Dobbs book last week. I forget how much I really enjoy them.

[@AlmasBookJourney]

I love the Timeless series. That is the one series I have kept up with.

[@BooksAndJams]

The first two were really good. I am definitely going to continue that one.

[@CafeCynthia]

🔍I love long videos! 😊 And I got so many recommendations from this video, thank you.

[@BooksAndJams]

I'm glad you enjoyed this. Thanks for watching.

[@sandyokey7728]

I admire how organized you are with your series books. I’ve got probably a couple of dozen; some in progress, some I want to reread, some are just kind of suspended and probably could be dnf’d except I struggle with that😊. Plus there are even more I want to start. I am all over the place with series😂. 🔎

[@BooksAndJams]

I like having the visual of my spreadsheet. I find it motivating to highlight them off and see the progress I'm making very easily. I am all over the place with series too, but am hoping to get the big number down quite a bit this year. Hopefully I can refrain from starting too many new ones. haha. We'll see.

[@katiemcneece9291]

Loved the Logan Family series! There are five novels and the others are novellas so easy to get through it. The last Novel is more adult than middle grade though, written years after the others, but such a good ending.

[@BooksAndJams]

I should just binge that series this year. Maybe in March I will aim to make a lot of progress.

[@Michelelynnreads]

You crack me up! BYEEEEEE!! I don’t know the status of any series I’m reading except for Alison Weir’s six Tudor queens and The Thursday Murder Club. Both I am excited to continue!

[@BooksAndJams]

I took a while to go through my read list on GR to see if I was missing any series. There were quite a few I didn't realize.

[@TheNovelHoneyShelf-Essie]

Please continue The Tillerman series which includes Dicey's Song!!! I read Homecoming and Dicey's Song in 2024. I plan to read the rest over the next couple years.

[@LauraR00]

Solitary Blue is amazing!

[@BooksAndJams]

I definitely want to start that one in the new year. I can't wait.

[@emilyreads5207]

Warbreaker is a full length novel. It is on a separate planet in the Cosmere but should be read before Oathbringer or Words of Radiance as there is crossover with some characters.

[@BooksAndJams]

Ok good to know. Thanks

[@melissawilliams4682]

Great video, I was looking for something new and now I have a lot to check out. 🔎🕵️‍♀️🔍

[@BooksAndJams]

Woohoo! As always, I'm glad to add to your list!

[@amandalillie4543]

I use to bing read series but lately I get distracted by new shiny books. Lol! I am curious to go back through my good reads and see what series I have started but not finished.

[@BooksAndJams]

I would like to binge a few this year. I did a couple last year, the Track series and the Divine Rivals duology. It was fun going straight into the next book. Need to try that more often! GR was a big help in making this list.

[@KatrinaM1234]

Do you consider stand alone books in a series part of a series to complete?

[@BooksAndJams]

Yes. But really only if it's listed on Goodreads as a series.

[@juliannekarman1524]

I got hooked on the Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse Mysteries …. The coffee theme is what caught my eye.. I’m on book 4 - half the fun is finding them at a discount … have not paid full price for the 8 I have so far…. 🧐

[@BooksAndJams]

I love the thrill of the hunt with books. The majority of mine were thrifted or gifted. I very rarely pay full price.

[@jaynehunter-ar]

Krys’ Corner is doing a year-long series readathon that sounds fun! I’ve never made myself a list but I should so I can participate more effectively. I have some random series on my Kindle that I got as bundles but haven’t even tried, so I want to at least see what I think about those.

[@BooksAndJams]

I'll have to check that out. Might need all the motivation I can get! haha. I do Series September, but a year long challenge might be great. I forget about my Kindle all the time! haha.

[@janemair9640]

I got some of the Anthony Horowitz books recently for my birthday so looking forward to reading them next year 😊. I don’t know how many series I have to read although I also plan on starting the Maisie Dobbs books.

[@BooksAndJams]

I am definitely going to try some Horowitz in the new year. Yay for Maisie Dobbs. I just started book 4 this morning.

[@thegreyhoundreadingroom-su7186]

There is a 4th book coming out in the Dear Mrs. Bird series this year. Dear Miss Lake is coming out on April 5th.

[@BooksAndJams]

Oh man. And I thought I would be done. oh well.

[@theresepazell7875]

Light fall covers r Beautiful. Reading Olive kitteridge Olive again if it ever comes in library was a mix up and had to re order been waiting since August first time that happen. Technology.

[@BooksAndJams]

Yes, they're very cool covers in the Lightfall series. Bummer about the library mixup.

[@LoriCall1]

I have 80 series that I have started, but 32 of them are on the last book. A good place to focus.

[@BooksAndJams]

That would be amazing to go from 80 to less than 50! Read those series finishers. I totally support that idea.

[@Bookworm_Bron]

I’ve never counted my series but I’m very inspired to do so now!! Krista, Would you consider a video showing how you create & arrange your spreadsheets? ( I love a good spreadsheet!!!)

[@BooksAndJams]

I think I have done a video about my spreadsheets this past year. I found the link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXvaloB_pthprMU I have really gotten into tracking this way. Just works well for me.

[@Bookworm_Bron]

Thanks so much Krista! I can’t believe I missed that video at the time. I’ll go check it out - yay! 🥰

[@thereadingmama]

I actually have very few active series going, because I binge read series. Though I'm so mad at myself this year I started two new series unaware they were series at first book and both are not finished yet! What's a binger to do?🤣 And now you tell me the Bronte Mettlestone book is a series...here I was happy with just the first book. 😆This is also first year in my life that I began DNFing books and series, so that helps. Booktube has really helped me to find peace with not finishing things I don't enjoy! My 14 year old tells me at least once a week that Myrtle Hardcastle is her favorite series and I need to read it 😆 She and I both loved Gregor.

[@BooksAndJams]

I wish I would binge read more often. It is fun when I do it, but it just doesn't happen often. Oh man. You have to wait on some books! haha. Yay for starting to DNF. It's liberating. I really enjoyed the first Myrtle and Gregor books. Glad they have your kids stamp of approval. I hope to read more this coming year.

[@rebecca_is_book-hooked]

Fully support DNFing series and not continuing a series that didn’t need a sequel!!

[@BooksAndJams]

Yes! I am better at that than DNFing books themselves.

[@MamaMacReads]

I’ve never kept track of my series. I probably should. I am a huge reader so I just keep rereading favorite series instead of continuing those I’ve started. A favorite is the Percy Jackson. You really don’t need to go past Last Olympian if you don’t want to because that is the original end to the series and it all ties up well. Also don’t judge the series by Sea of Monsters! It’s the weakest book in the series.

[@BooksAndJams]

I so rarely reread. I would like to a bit this year...hopefully. Good to know about the Percy Jackson series. I may continue with that one. Jury is still out on that one.

[@bobbyshields4810]

I think 1.

[@BooksAndJams]

That's amazing. Do you just binge them normally?

[@emilyreads5207]

Yes! That was me recommending the Memoirs of Lady Trent! Woo hoo! There is also a novella to that series. And Robin Hobb.is Liveship Traders.

[@BooksAndJams]

I knew that about Liveship, but it escaped my mind while filming...of course.

[@emilyreads5207]

@@BooksAndJams that is why you have a Hobb super fan helping you out. Lol

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

Hi Krista I have three Series to finish yet - Throne Of Glass Series - Cat in the Stacks Series - Currently Reading - Assistant To The Villain - I want to read the next book after this one. I have read Live Ship Traders Series - Read all three books. I have Read Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan I hope that you will get to accomplish your Reading Goals. Happy Reading ❤️🤗🙏🎄🔰📚📖☕️❤️

[@BooksAndJams]

I forgot about Assistant to the Villain. That's another series I'll probably start in 2025. Happy reading!

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

@ Assistant to the Villain is really good - I love what I have read so far.

[@KatrinaM1234]

ACCEPTABLE TIME! I can understand not reading swiftly tilting planet and the other, but Many Waters and Acceptable Time are so much better.

[@BooksAndJams]

Haha. I have heard that some of the rest of the series is good. I may come back to it someday, but feel ok about DNFing the series for now.

[@juner1064]

I’ve really liked the Myrtle Hardcastle series, the second and fourth were my favorites. I read the whole Natural History of Dragons series this year. Really loved the audiobooks! I am hoping to start the Stormlight Archive in January and see how far I can get in the series in 2025. Those books are so huge😬😁

[@BooksAndJams]

Good to know the audiobooks are good for Natural History of Dragons. The Stormlight books are so big! But so good. I hope you enjoy getting into that series.

[@alicebrown5014]

Hi Krista. The fredrik bachman books sounds like something I might be interested in, but I need to know is there any profanity in it?

[@BooksAndJams]

Honestly I can't remember. I know there is some in his other books. I think there probably was in this one too.

[@jeanettelayman5778]

We had water damage 2 months ago and my books are still boxed up😢. I’m planning on reorganizing my shelves once all repairs are complete. Hopefully by the New Year 🙏 You gave me some great ideas🔍

[@BooksAndJams]

OH man, Jeanette. I'm so sorry to hear that. What a pain to have to deal with all that. Hopefully you can get that all sorted and feel back to normal soon!

[@jeanettelayman5778]

@ thanks. I hope so also

[@TheNovelHoneyShelf-Essie]

🧐 I say Finlay Donovan series is best read spread apart by a couple months or so in order to feel fresh and less repetitive.

[@BooksAndJams]

I am pretty sure I'm going to just DNF that one. I may try the third and then decide. We'll see.

[@susanjimenez62]

I’m not too much of a series gal. Read several as a kid, but as an adult I’m a huge mood reader, and I jump around a lot… and I tend to get tired of things in a series. I’ve read Ken Follett’s Kingbridge and Century series’, I’m up to date in the Outlander series (and will absolutely read book 10 as soon as it comes out), and I’m going to start the Neapolitan series by Elena Ferrante. I’m thinking about the Brandon Sanderson series because of you… and maybe the one with the forest creatures. We’ll see… depending on my mood!

[@BooksAndJams]

I jump around a lot too, which is why I have so many unfinished series in progress!

[@cajunpeachreads]

I have an obscene amount of in progress series (160) of course I read mostly series, cozy mysteries and a very niche UK chicklit kind of books that tend to run in series. I am not a binger and don't even like reading two of the same series close together. I do have a detailed spreadsheet though.

[@BooksAndJams]

Holy moly. That is a ton! haha. Love that you keep track of all of them!

[@victoriah.2083]

Hey Krista, just started a "new" (to me) series. A Victorian cozy suspense? I got the 2nd bk at a Library bk sale last Sunday and checked out the first in the series at the same time. (I did research any potential purchase for available offerings in the series.) So, I started: AND ONLY TO DECIEVE. Interesting premise: Victorian bride, in loveless marriage, becomes a widow shortly after honeymoon. She starts seeing someone following her and investigating secrets surrounding who her husband really was. A cozy yet intriguing mystery. If you like the Victorian era, museums and art then join me for a cuppa in the salon.😂

[@BooksAndJams]

Sounds like a fun read. I hope you enjoyed it!

[@emilylandon3162]

I’m terrible about reading my series. I should probably make it a goal for next year.

[@BooksAndJams]

Haha. Start small For a few years I have had read 20 books that are in series as my goal. This year I'm switching it up to get some more finished. Hopefully I can do that.

[@carpe_demon]

I have 32 active series. Plus another 20 that I am caught up on but will continue when nee books are released.

[@BooksAndJams]

Sounds pretty similar to my numbers. Happy reading!

[@ninarasm]

Well done 👏💪

[@BooksAndJams]

Thank you 🙌

[@jenniferdobbs7092]

Way to many series that I have started or need to start. Need to go through them and decide what to do with them. 🔎

[@BooksAndJams]

It's good to take a look and make decisions. I like having the visual of the spreadsheet. I did have pages in my journal, but love the switch to a spreadsheet. Just works for me.

[@jenniferdobbs7092]

​@BooksAndJams do you have a paid pregame to set up a spread sheet? Like Word, or just summering or there that's free?

[@BooksAndJams]

@@jenniferdobbs7092 I just use Google Sheets. It's totally free.

[@jenniferdobbs7092]

@BooksAndJams awesome, thanks. I'll look into it. Sorry for the typos. I couldn't figure out a couple of my own words, lol.

[@lionheart3290]

War breaker is a full length novel Edgedancer and Dawnshard are the Novellas

[@BooksAndJams]

Ok cool. Thanks for clarifying.

[@prov31able]

I flat out enjoyed your 'long chatty video' about the series in your reading space - love the idea of a series spreadsheet. Sharing some series chat back your way, there is no need to reply to my lengthier comment at all, I'm guessing how flat out busy you are right now too. Series: I'm awaiting on library holds for the next books in The Queen's Thief, and, The Nevernore series. Just read Peter Grainger's latest on D.C.Smith (I note extras/content things in each book on Goodreads, I follow you over there as Tuesdayschild) Waiting on next books for both of Charles Todd's series (Inspector Ian Rutledge, &, Bess Crawford), and A.J Pearce's 4th book about Emmy Lake. I'm tempted to step away from trying to complete Angela Thirkell's Barsetshire books, and have yet to start Lark Rise to Candleford.

[@BooksAndJams]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this longer video. Thanks. I think I read the first in the Queens Thief series. Isn't that just called The Thief or something like that. It was ok for me, but i had no desire to continue. I have heard it's a good series though. I just learned another Emmy Lake book will be coming out. I did read the 3rd one on my drive to my mom's last weekend.

[@prov31able]

@@BooksAndJams Yes, first book is just called The Thief, I skipped right over that one and jumped straight into the series with book two which landed as a 3star read for me, the 3rd book however was a 5star read for me. I'm currently waiting on book 5 from my local library. I'm looking forward to the next EmmyLake book ... the 3rd one made me cry too. Thank you for the hours of work you put into your videos for us all to enjoy.

[@LynnT2280]

I don’t have many series. I have Throne of Glass, Butcher and Blackbird, Fourth Wing, chestnut Springs, the Lengend, Good Girls Guide to Murder. I need to finish these before I start new ones. Or I’ll be stress out😅

[@BooksAndJams]

No stress allowed! Reading is for fun only. haha. I hear you though. Everyone has their limits. I hope you love those books as you continue those series.

[@brandistillart]

🔍I must have very similar reading experiences to you because I agree with so much of what you say about the books you read. I trust your recommendations for sure!

[@BooksAndJams]

I love it!

[@insearchofwonder]

I always say I'm not a series girl, but then when I was watching Chantel do a similar video, I realized.... I've started way more series than I thought! Yikes! Probably not as many as you, though. There are currently four books in the Timeless series, and the fifth one will be released next spring.

[@BooksAndJams]

I need to read more in Timeless. I loved the first two.

[@mothergooselibrarian.3257]

I do have several series on the go but I honestly have no idea how many! I should probably keep track but am not a fan of spreadsheets. lol.

[@BooksAndJams]

I used to keep track in my reading journal. It was fun for a minute, but they I got into spreadsheets and like having the list there.

[@brushlow9344]

Are you enjoying your Aldi Candle advent?

[@BooksAndJams]

I'm loving it! They smell so good!

[@susanfranke5533]

I need to do this Almost afraid to see the numbers 😬

[@BooksAndJams]

There's no shame in our reading game! haha.

[@karen-dizneydaizy4882]

🔎 ❤

[@SharonReads-ob7mk]

I started quite a few last year and made some progress in a few of those. I have been working on the long and still active series by Joanne Fluke, made it to book 8 which I plan to read next month! Progressing or dnfing series will definitely be a goal of mine in 2025. I’ll probably start some more too 🤣.

[@BooksAndJams]

How can we resist starting more series when there are so many good ones out there? Problems of readers. haha.

[@SharonReads-ob7mk]

@ So true and we love it 🤣

[@Sharonsbookparty]

hi this past year I completed the Sevens Sister Series by Lucinda Riley. I'm currently in the middle of 15 others series 🔍🔎🔍🔎

[@BooksAndJams]

I love that you finished Seven Sisters. Amazing. I would love to pick one of my longer series to work on this new year.

[@sherylwill3309]

I’m currently in the middle of 82 series. I caught up on or finished 53 this year.

[@BooksAndJams]

Wow 53 in a year is amazing!

[@eileennielsen5165]

LOVE The Secret Bone And Scone Society. (the novels) just ordered #4. Want to read them in order. Also like Mrrs. Bird series and many others you showed. Yesterday I saw The Maid series has a Christmas bk. out. I've had a hard time getting into 1st bk. of Shady Hollow, don't know why.Recently bought a new christian series by Julie Klassen(love her bks. for YEARS). It's called The Devonshire ? so far 3 out. I did not like Finlay Donovan, dnf'd the first due to language.I liked The Finders Keepers Library. Vera Wong has a sequel coming out early 2025, can't wait to get.Guess you already knew!Is Robin Hobbs writing fantasy? You read ALOT of series! I used to in my 30's and 40's but not so much any more; except for cozy mysteries. Answer to your comment about Wild Hope.. It blesses me and often I will cry. It goes deep. Thanks Krista, great video🤗

[@BooksAndJams]

I just read the Christmas book for the Maid series. It was sweet. I hope to read more Julie Klassen this year. Yes, Robin Hobb writes fantasy.

[@ladyking119]

You have a lot of series. I only have maybe three, I dnf two this year. Sometimes I just read the first book of a series and do not continue on. If there is no cliff hangar. 🔎

[@BooksAndJams]

Yeah, sometimes a book is complete in itself and there doesn't seem a need for a series. We'll see how much I can knock down this list in the new year.

[@nancyegee2804]

🔎

[@deetee8100]

I don’t read series except for cozy mysteries! 😂

[@BooksAndJams]

There are so many cozy series! You've got your hands full with those! lol

[@deetee8100]

@ True! 😝

[@gracetaylor7351]

🔍🔎

[@elaineb1336]

👍🕵

[@BernasBookishAdventures]

I also DNF ed seven series in 2024 and I am quite proud of myself. Finished 4 series 😊, up to date in 3 and have 44 ongoing 🙈 Will do a very similiar video at the end of the year 😊 PS: the fourth book is Phyllida Bright is series out, read it and enjoyed it very much 😉

[@BooksAndJams]

Nice! It's good to take a good look at what series I'm reading. I went through Goodreads and had to add a few to the list that I didn't have included. Now my list is up to date and will be helpful moving into the new year. I look forward to seeing your video when it goes up.

[@patchesnva]

🔍

[@sandyh8755]

I’ve never really tracked my series…..maybe I should (magnifying glass)

[@BooksAndJams]

If it doesn't matter much to you don't spend time on it! I just like seeing it visually in front of me .But there's no "should" about it! haha. No pressure! Reading is for fun.

[@abrareads]

20 out of the 81 books i have read were part of series.

[@BooksAndJams]

That's a great percentage!

[@michellemhughes]

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[@PedalEduca]

have nice day

[@starlasell5698]

❤📚🔍❤

[@briannaw.1879]

I made a big effort this year to read book #2, #3 etc in series this year. My series page in 2024 my reading log has 38 series on it, and I finished 3 of those. My 2025 series page has 42 series on it... I guess I started a few this year too. #bookworm problems :P

[@BooksAndJams]

Haha. I totally can relate to that. It's hard to resist the pull of new series! I do much prefer to read ones where I have at least a few books to read before I'm caught up. Even though I don't binge normally I like the idea that I could if I wanted to! haha.I have plenty to work on if the binge bug hits.

[@emmareads734]

I only have a list of mystery series. I want to make a list of all active series! ❤️📚

[@BooksAndJams]

I like seeing all the series laid out like this. I keep thinking of others I forgot. Just added one today! haha.

[@BookZealots]

Oh good! I was hoping you'd share this info. I didn't want to ask for it. I finally finished the Left Behind Series (not counting the prequels), and started three series this year (Anthony Trollope and The End Series). I feel like there might be one more. Also, I only have one book left of the Charles Swindoll series. =) OH my goodness. A couple (?) of years ago I read A Wrinkle in Time for a banned book series I did for my channel and the boy becomes possessed. It was a no go for me. I think I finished it, but no, I did NOT finish that series. Ghost was pretty good. I haven't read the others. I just read Jason Reynold's Long Way Down. My youngest used to read Percy Jackson. I think he read the first one when he was 8 or 9? Then he moved on to the Brother Band? And Rangers Apprentice? I'm not 100 percent on the names. I had three books by winspear and I tried two of them and I couldn't get into them. I unhauled them. They had been recommended to me, but meh. 🔍🔎

[@BooksAndJams]

You can always feel free to ask for videos you'd like to see. Sometimes my idea bank is empty! This time of year though, I have more videos planned than I have time to film and edit. Plus being away from home makes it harder to film. Some of my end of year things just might have to happen in January. Oh well.

[@BookZealots]

@@BooksAndJams There's nothing wrong with starting the year with a bang. LOL=)

[@deborahracette9755]

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[@maryrusso4910]

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[@glendaw5221]

I’m sad that you have DNF’d the Al Capone Series. Al Capone plays a more pivotal role as does the sister. The only series I am eager to read is the Three Pines. I have the latest one but I’m just reluctant to read it because I will be so let down. I binge on series I like so I have finished the ones I’m crazy about. I’m eagerly awaiting the The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen (sequel to The Spy Coast). I’m up to date on the DC Smith series by Peter Grainger which I love.

[@BooksAndJams]

I loved that first Al Capone book, but the second one I didn't care about as much. I may come back to it someday, but for now I'm not going to continue. I wish I could binge series more. I enjoy it when I do.

[@becky9194]

I DNF Finlay Donevan series. Loved the first one but thought it should have been a standalone. Didn't like the 2nd at all. I loved The Murder of Mr. Wickman. I tried to read the 2nd but just couldn't get through it. I am finding that I wish more books were standalones.

[@BooksAndJams]

I have a feeling I'll be DNFing Finlay Donovan too. I just don't feel eager to continue. Probably should have already DNFd it. Oh well. Bummer you didn't like the second in the Mr Darcy/Miss Tilney series. I have it on my shelves. Hopefully I'll fare a bit better with it. We'll see.

[@jennifermanian1420]

Don't miss Louise Penny 's Three Pines.

[@BooksAndJams]

I won't! Definitely plan on continuing that next year.

[@faeryrebel7878]

Finlay Donovan was a DNF series for me. The 3rd one was the worst and the reason I’ve decided to DNF.

[@BooksAndJams]

I think I'm probably going to end up DNFing that series too.

[@maryannestoner4065]

A.J. Pearce is coming out with new book in the series in 2025.

[@BooksAndJams]

OH man. haha. I didn't know that. Was hopeful to just read one more and be done with another series! haha. Oh well.

[@lindsayseals4082]

To get down to 25 series, you also couldn't start any new series... Is that the plan? Love your videos! I've been watching a lot of your videos over the last 24 hours. 🔍

[@BooksAndJams]

That should be the plan, but I've already started a new series. haha. I am going to have to push hard to get down to 25. We'll see. Any progress is good progress.

[@colleentennant702]

My number is 28 as of today.

[@BooksAndJams]

Not so bad!

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[@PatriciaGRupell]

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