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Friday, June 18, 2010

Not One Less

Here's another Book Challenge clarification that I need.

I don't count a series as a series unless there are at least 3 books. (So, yes, trilogies are series to me.)

For my 1st in a Series Challenge: Am I allowed to count a book that is intended to be a series, but it is the only one written so far?

I'm thinking that should be a no, if I want to uphold my Finish that Series Challenge agreement that reading the last book published counts, even if you know more will come eventually.

What do you readers think?

3 comments:

Christina T said...

The way I am doing the 1st in a series challenge is that if book one has a definite sequel in the works (a set title and potential publication date) then I count the book even if the sequel hasn't been published yet. I also include books where there is at least a series name even if book two doesn't have a title yet. That way I can include books like The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan which is the first of the Kane Chronicles series.

That's just what I am doing. I hope that helps.

Sara Lyn said...

I'm thinking no, although that would be an easy way to get a series done. :) Have you read the Enchanted, Inc. series by any chance? Shanna Swendson. I'm not sure it's your style, but I got a kick out of it.

ldsjaneite said...

Hmm. So I've got one "for" and one "against." Perhaps I'll wait on this until later in the year. I may meet my goal without having to make a firm decision on this. But If I'm not quite there, then perhaps I'll count them! Hee hee Bad Me. Bad.

Thanks for the opinions! And thanks for reading!