2008: Challenges – 1st in a Series Challenge 2009

I, like J.Kaye, found the 2008 version of this challenge a little late in the year to participate, so I’m happy to jump in for 2009! The 1st in a Series Challenge is really pretty simple:

• Anyone can join. You don’t need a blog to participate.
• Read 12 books that are the first in any series. You may read & list your chosen books any time during the year.
• Challenge begins January thru December, 2009.
• You can join anytime between now and December 31, 2009.

I’m not listing books ahead of time, but will build my list here as I go. Join me!

last updated: 7/23/09

1. Five on a Treasure Island – Enid Blyton (Famous Five series)
2. Claus, A Christmas Incarnation – C. John Coombes (Volume I of III)
3. The Prey – Allison Brennan (Predator series)
4. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – Stieg Larsson (Millennium trilogy)
5. Vampire Academy – Richelle Mead (Vampire Academy series)
6. In the Woods – Tana French (Rob Ryan and Cassie Maddox series)
7. The Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games trilogy)
8. Whiskey Sour – J.A. Konrath (Jack Daniels series)
9. Dead Girls Are Easy – Terri Garey (Nicki Styx series)
10. Kitty and the Midnight Hour – Carrie Vaughn (Kitty Norville series)
11. Naamah’s Kiss – Jacqueline Carey (Moirin series)
12. Courting Catherine – Nora Roberts (Calhoun Women series)