
As I started looking ahead to reading challenges for 2026, I knew I wanted to take part in ones I hadn’t tried before. When I came across the 2026 Finishing the Series Challenge, I reviewed my list of book series that I haven’t yet completed. Some of these series have several books still waiting to be read, while others are currently up to date but will have new installments released in 2026. This challenge was previously hosted by Bea’s Book Nook, then by Celebrity Readers from 2018. Now Carla Loves to Read & Blue Mood Café, are the new hosts. The Guidelines and How To Play information can be found on the hosts’ websites.
There are five different levels:
1. Limited Series: 1 – 4
2. Mini Series: 5 – 8
3. Recurring Series: 9 – 12
4. Syndication Series: 13 – 16
5. Primetime Series: 17+
I’m going for the Limited Series level with four series I will try and complete.
These are the series I’ve chosen with the books I need to read in order to complete the challenge. I will add the link to the review once I’ve published it.
When In Rome series by Sarah Adams:
- When In Rome
- Practice Makes Perfect
- In Your Dreams
Nantucket series by Elin Hilderbrand:
- A Summer Affair
Say You’ll Remember Me series by Abby Jimenez:
Nantucket Beach Plum Cover series by Pamela Kelley:
I’m looking forward to catching up on these series! You can follow my progress as I will be updating it regularly. They’re easy to find – on a tablet or computer, check the sidebar on the right. On your phone, just scroll to the bottom of the post. Will you be participating in this challenge? What series do you hope to complete?

Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
Yay! So glad you’re joining, Jodie💜 Good luck!
thathappyreader
Thanks for hosting Jonetta!
Carla@CarlaLovesToRead
Yay, glad to have you onboard, Jodie.
thathappyreader
Thanks for hosting Carla!
Yvonne @ It's All About Books
Good luck with the challenge! I will be joining in again as well.
thathappyreader
Good luck to you too Yvonne!
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Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
I have so many series I need to finish! Several years ago I hosted a “September is for Series” challenge where I’d see how many I could finish in that month. Good luck on your challenge!
thathappyreader
Thanks Lisa!