Friday, January 30, 2026

Friday Fives - Five (Plus 4) Series I Enjoyed the Most in 2025


I'm in a list making kind of mood so I thought I'd start making random five lists.  Sometimes they'll be bookish other weeks not so much. This week I'm listing the 5 series (plus 4 - I had a hard time narrowing it down) I enjoyed the most in 2025.  There are lots of other series that I enjoyed but these were the ones that seem to have stuck with me the most.


1.  Her Majesty the Queen Investigates by S.J. Bennett - I haven't read the earlier books in the series but I've really enjoyed the two most recent books and I'm looking forward to reading the rest.


2.  Rockton by Kelley Armstrong - I was surprised by just how much I enjoyed the first two books in this series and now I need to get reading because this author has a ton of books I need to read!


3.  Sebastian St. Cyr by C.S. Harris - I love historical mysteries and this one keeps getting better.  I'm looking forward to going back and reading the early books.


4.  Hardcastle Mysteries by Graham Ison - I picked this one off my overdue review shelf.  I typically enjoy historical mysteries but was surprised how much I enjoyed this one.  The characters were really interesting and the mystery was very solid.


5.  Pen and Ink Mysteries by Krista Davis - I've really enjoyed this series and I like that the main character uses her sketching as a way to help her process her thoughts on the mysteries she gets involved in.  There are only 2 books left in the series but I'm looking forward to reading them.


6.  The Noodle Shop Mysteries by Vivien Chien - This is such a fun series.  I love the mysteries and the family dynamics.  


7.  Fethering Mysteries by Simon Brett - I enjoyed this mystery with a more classic feel and it has stuck with me more than I expected.  I'm looking forward to revisiting the characters.


8.  Hidden Legacies by Ilona Andrews - This is decidedly not my genre but I enjoyed the story development so much that I'm looking forward to continue the series.   I do wish the covers were a bit less shirtless.


9. Kate Hamilton Mysteries by Connie Berry - I love this English mystery series involving an American antiques dealer and her detective husband.

What series did you enjoy in 2025?

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