This is a new feature I developed where each month we will look at our favorite – the best – series in a genre or topic.
The topic here, by my definition, is a series in a Chicago setting. These are the ones which came to mind. I enjoyed some more than others. The team had to help me remember some of these. I like that there is some diversity in genre.
Since I haven’t read everything, it’s a subset of the possibilities. I’m sure I am forgetting some great authors. There are also plenty of authors I have yet to read. Please share your favorites with me in the comments, also.
My favorite Chicago series are (in no particular order):
Harry Dresden VI Warshawski FBI/US Attorney
by Jim Butcher by Sara Paretsky by Julie James
Chicagoland Vampires Chicago Romantic Suspense Hot in Chicago
by Chloe Neill by Karen Rose by Kate Meader
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I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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I definitely want to start the Dresden Files series, I’m sort of shocked I haven’t yet!
It will definitely be a Read-along, maybe 2022 since I alternate between series I have read and ones I haven’t. Next year has to be a have NOT read. Either way, you can join us!
I’ve read books in every series listed, but I’ve read all the Dresden and Chloe Neill’s Chicagoland Vampire books. I think Sara Paretsky actually uses Chicago and suburbs the most and to the best advantage in her series (I have lived in the suburbs of Chicago for 40+ years). The Dresden Files wins for the huge world he’s created with many, many interesting characters.
I haven’t always read all the books in the series here because some are nominated by members of my team. In this case though, I HAVE read every book in each of these series except Kate Meader’s series where I have only read the first.
The Chicagoland Vamps has always been on my list to try and I still need to start the Dresden Files. I remembered after we put together the list that I had two historical series about the Chicago Worlds Fair. One was by Deanne Gist and there was another that was a mystery series, too. Oh well. 🙂
It is always a tough choice for this and I tend to choose ones I have read. I’ve read all of these series, as in all the books, except Kate Meader and that one is newer in starting. I like a diverse selection and this probably could be improved by some historical mysteries. Thanks for sharing. It’s like with the cowboy ones, even you have more than 15 selections and we only do 6. But hey, it’s about the sharing and discussion.
I love the Chicagoland Vampires series. I enjoy all the characters, especially Merit with her transformation from English grad student to kick-a** vampire.
It’s a favorite of mine also It was one of the first series I listened to on audio and I own them all on audio.
I’ve read the first two books in the Dresden files. Need to get back to it. I loved Julie James’ series, and Karen Rose. I added Chicago Rebels series by Kate Meader. I’m sure I’m forgetting books that I’ve loved set in Chicago.
I really hope to do Harry Dresden as a Read-along but not until 2022 at least. I alternate between series I HAVE read and ones which are new to me. 2021 will be a new to me year. The Kate Meader series is the only one I have not read all the books.
some great looking books and i gave my imput, though i have not read any of the them. i do love vampires, so those are high on my list
There are several genres in this grouping. Many series are real favorites of mine.
Butcher’s Dresden Files is one of the full series I have on my keeper shelf. I love the humor in it and the unusual characters.
Yes I have them all on audio and a few in ebook as well. It’s a top 5 favorite.
The Chicagoland Vampires series is one of my favorites! I’m probably the minority here but I’ve never read the Dresden Files. I know, I know I really need to rectify that, but I am more of a romance kind of girl than an urban fantasy one so I keep putting it off. I have several of them on my kindle…one day!
Well maybe you can join in a Read-along with the Dresden files. I am thinking about it for 2022. There are so many great options though. And the Chicagoland Vampires would be another possibility, along with Jane Yellowrock (not Chicago based). Thanks for visiting!