Cozy Mysteries discussion

Here are your May Challenges!


RULES

** Books DO NOT all have to be mysteries. You can use any genres.

** A book can only be used once for this challenge, but can be used for other challenges (Seasonal, World Trip, Ultimate, etc.).

** You DO NOT have to choose books in advance, and can change your mind at any time if you do.

** Do as many as you are able and have fun!


1. May is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, May 20 is Pick Strawberries Day, May 24th is National Escargot Day, and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day — Are you sensing a theme here? Read a book that features food (orchards and farmers' markets would work here as well as cooking/restaurant books).

2. The third week in May is National Police Week and May 15 Police Officer's Memorial Day — Read a book in which one of the characters is a police officer (does not have to be a main character -- sheriffs and police detectives are included).

3. May 1 is Save the Rhino Day — Read a book in which someone’s life is in danger.

4. May 3 is National Teachers Day — Read a book set at a school, or in which someone takes some sort of class (i.e.: cooking, knitting, photography, book binding, etc)

5. May 13 is Blame Someone Else Day — Read a book in which someone is falsely accused.

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Looks like an easy month! Thanks Heather!

OooOoooo... I can get some of my older TBR crossed off with these! Sounds fun! :D

I am sure I can come up with at least 1 book for each category.
I just picked up Archie in the Crosshairs by Robert Goldsborough not long ago. Who'd want to kill Archie Goodwin?

Linda wrote: "Looks like an easy month! Thanks Heather!"

I thought people might appreciate some of these more "general" and "easier" criteria this month. '-D

1. May is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, May 20 is Pick Strawberries Day, May 24th is National Escargot Day, and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day — Are you sensing a theme here? Read a book that features food (orchards and farmers' markets would work here as well as cooking/restaurant books).

2. The third week in May is National Police Week and May 15 Police Officer's Memorial Day — Read a book in which one of the characters is a police officer (does not have to be a main character -- sheriffs and police detectives are included).

3. May 1 is Save the Rhino Day — Read a book in which someone’s life is in danger.

4. May 3 is National Teachers Day — Read a book set at a school, or in which someone takes some sort of class (i.e.: cooking, knitting, photography, book binding, etc)

5. May 13 is Blame Someone Else Day — Read a book in which someone is falsely accused.

This should be a quick month to knock out. I think I know what I will read, but I need to double check that TBR pile.

This looks like fun. I will update this as I read :)


1. May is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, May 20 is Pick Strawberries Day, May 24th is National Escargot Day, and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day — Are you sensing a theme here? Read a book that features food (orchards and farmers' markets would work here as well as cooking/restaurant books).

2. The third week in May is National Police Week and May 15 Police Officer's Memorial Day — Read a book in which one of the characters is a police officer (does not have to be a main character -- sheriffs and police detectives are included).

3. May 1 is Save the Rhino Day — Read a book in which someone’s life is in danger.

4. May 3 is National Teachers Day — Read a book set at a school, or in which someone takes some sort of class (i.e.: cooking, knitting, photography, book binding, etc)

5. May 13 is Blame Someone Else Day — Read a book in which someone is falsely accused.

Julesy's tracking post

Updated: May 28
Progress: 5/5

1. May is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, May 20 is Pick Strawberries Day, May 24th is National Escargot Day, and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day — Are you sensing a theme here? Read a book that features food (orchards and farmers' markets would work here as well as cooking/restaurant books).
Mrs. Kaplan and the Matzoh Ball of Death by Mark Reutlinger Obvious from the book title that food is involved, lol - finished May 15

2. The third week in May is National Police Week and May 15 Police Officer's Memorial Day — Read a book in which one of the characters is a police officer (does not have to be a main character -- sheriffs and police detectives are included).
Off the Books by Lucy Arlington - finished May 28

3. May 1 is Save the Rhino Day — Read a book in which someone’s life is in danger.
The Good Girl by Mary Kubica - finished May 25

4. May 3 is National Teachers Day — Read a book set at a school, or in which someone takes some sort of class (i.e.: cooking, knitting, photography, book binding, etc)
Blood Orchids by Toby Neal Main character is take Criminology classes at the University of Hawaii - finished May 21

5. May 13 is Blame Someone Else Day — Read a book in which someone is falsely accused.
Maui Madness Zoe Donovan Mysteries Book 7 by Kathi Daley - finished May 13

Rachel D.'s Tracking Post

Progress: 5/5

1. May is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, May 20 is Pick Strawberries Day, May 24th is National Escargot Day, and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day — Are you sensing a theme here? Read a book that features food (orchards and farmers' markets would work here as well as cooking/restaurant books).

-COMPLETED- 5/5/16 - - 5 stars

2. The third week in May is National Police Week and May 15 Police Officer's Memorial Day — Read a book in which one of the characters is a police officer (does not have to be a main character -- sheriffs and police detectives are included).

- COMPLETED - 5/3/16 - - 5 stars

3. May 1 is Save the Rhino Day — Read a book in which someone’s life is in danger.

- COMPLETED - 5/6/16 - - 5 stars

4. May 3 is National Teachers Day — Read a book set at a school, or in which someone takes some sort of class (i.e.: cooking, knitting, photography, book binding, etc)

- COMPLETED- 5/15/16 - - 5 stars

5. May 13 is Blame Someone Else Day — Read a book in which someone is falsely accused.

-COMPLETED- 5/4/2016 - - 5 stars

I am in. Looks like I will be able to get rid of some in my TBR pile.
5/5

1. May is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, May 20 is Pick Strawberries Day, May 24th is National Escargot Day, and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day — Are you sensing a theme here? Read a book that features food (orchards and farmers' markets would work here as well as cooking/restaurant books). To Brie or Not To Brie

√ 2. The third week in May is National Police Week and May 15 Police Officer's Memorial Day — Read a book in which one of the characters is a police officer (does not have to be a main character -- sheriffs and police detectives are included). Dodger

√ 3. May 1 is Save the Rhino Day — Read a book in which someone’s life is in danger. An Unhappy Medium

√ 4. May 3 is National Teachers Day — Read a book set at a school, or in which someone takes some sort of class (i.e.: cooking, knitting, photography, book binding, etc) High Marks for Murder

√ 5. May 13 is Blame Someone Else Day — Read a book in which someone is falsely accused.Gone With the Witch

For the book in connection with the kitchen , is that in history it may be related to the diet of the main character ?

Marie wrote: "For the book in connection with the kitchen , is that in history it may be related to the diet of the main character ?"

What were you thinking of specifically? Nero Wolfe evaluating various beers or having a discussion with Fritz Brenner about a dinner nenu?

I have way too many books for that category in my infinite TBR

Heather L wrote: "Linda wrote: "Looks like an easy month! Thanks Heather!"

I thought people might appreciate some of these more "general" and "easier" criteria this month. '-D"

Yep! I certainly do. It is going to be a busy month, so it will be nice to have some of my TBR pile that can go for this month.

5/5

1. May is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, May 20 is Pick Strawberries Day, May 24th is National Escargot Day, and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day — Are you sensing a theme here? Read a book that features food (orchards and farmers' markets would work here as well as cooking/restaurant books). Started 5/12/16 Finished 5/17/16. Finished 5/22/16

2. The third week in May is National Police Week and May 15 Police Officer's Memorial Day — Read a book in which one of the characters is a police officer (does not have to be a main character -- sheriffs and police detectives are included). Started 5/18/16

3. May 1 is Save the Rhino Day — Read a book in which someone’s life is in danger. Started May 8, 2016. Finished 5/12/16

4. May 3 is National Teachers Day — Read a book set at a school, or in which someone takes some sort of class (i.e.: cooking, knitting, photography, book binding, etc) Started May 1. Finished May 5, 2016.

5. May 13 is Blame Someone Else Day — Read a book in which someone is falsely accused. Started May 5, 2016 finished May 8, 2016. Nearly every one from the main character and all of her friends are accused at some point or other.

I think I understood you when you speak Gary of Fritz Brenner . I was stuck with the words " farmer " and " restaurant" . Thank you. I think I'll try the Challenge of May

1. May is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, May 20 is Pick Strawberries Day, May 24th is National Escargot Day, and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day — Are you sensing a theme here? Read a book that features food (orchards and farmers' markets would work here as well as cooking/restaurant books). Deadly Decor 05/15/2016

2. The third week in May is National Police Week and May 15 Police Officer's Memorial Day — Read a book in which one of the characters is a police officer (does not have to be a main character -- sheriffs and police detectives are included). Murder on a Silver Platter 05/11/2016

3. May 1 is Save the Rhino Day — Read a book in which someone’s life is in danger. Staged to Death 05/07/2016

4. May 3 is National Teachers Day — Read a book set at a school, or in which someone takes some sort of class (i.e.: cooking, knitting, photography, book binding, etc) Shards of Murder 05/17/2016

5. May 13 is Blame Someone Else Day — Read a book in which someone is falsely accused. Death Comes to Happy Acres 05/14/2016

My May 2016 Mini Challenge

Finished!!!

5/5 Complete

1. May is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, May 20 is Pick Strawberries Day, May 24th is National Escargot Day, and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day — Are you sensing a theme here? Read a book that features food (orchards and farmers' markets would work here as well as cooking/restaurant books). Bran New Death by Victoria Hamilton 5/12/16

2. The third week in May is National Police Week and May 15 Police Officer's Memorial Day — Read a book in which one of the characters is a police officer (does not have to be a main character -- sheriffs and police detectives are included). Tippy Toe Murder by Leslie Meier 5/5/16

3. May 1 is Save the Rhino Day — Read a book in which someone’s life is in danger. Suspendered Sentence by Laura Bradford 5/17/16

4. May 3 is National Teachers Day — Read a book set at a school, or in which someone takes some sort of class (i.e.: cooking, knitting, photography, book binding, etc) Parchment and Old Lace by Laura Childs 5/3/16

5. May 13 is Blame Someone Else Day — Read a book in which someone is falsely accused. Muffin But Murder by Victoria Hamilton 5/19/16

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I'm in -
5/5

1. May is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, May 20 is Pick Strawberries Day, May 24th is National Escargot Day, and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day — Nuts and Buried - Finished 5/2/16

2. The third week in May is National Police Week and May 15 Police Officer's Memorial Day — Kernel of Truth - Finished 5/6/16

3. May 1 is Save the Rhino Day — Curious Minds - Finished 5/5/16

4. May 3 is National Teachers Day — If Mashed Potatoes Could Dance - Finished 5/7/16
5. May 13 is Blame Someone Else Day — Death Wore Brown Shorts - Finished 5/4/16

May Mini-Challenge

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1. Read a book that features food (orchards and farmers' markets would work here as well as cooking/restaurant books).

Come, Bitter Poison: A Stratford Upon Avondale Mystery.......5/5/16

2. Read a book in which one of the characters is a police officer (does not have to be a main character -- sheriffs and police detectives are included).

Braking for Bodies....5/7/16

3. Read a book in which someone’s life is in danger.

Murder at Redwood Cove.....5/2/16

4. Read a book set at a school, or in which someone takes some sort of class (i.e.: cooking, knitting, photography, book binding, etc)

A Friend of Silence: A Roger and Bess Mystery....5/8/16

5. Read a book in which someone is falsely accused.

Reading Up a Storm.....5/1/16

May Mini-Challenge



Read a book that features food.
Murder on the Rocks by Allyson K. Abbott

Read a book in which one of the characters is a police officer.
All Murders Final! by Sherry Harris

Read a book in which someone’s life is in danger.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Read a book set at a school, or in which someone takes some sort of class.

Read a book in which someone is falsely accused.
Aunty Lee's Deadly Specials by Ovidia Yu

Ok, i try!
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1. May is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, May 20 is Pick Strawberries Day, May 24th is National Escargot Day, and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day — Are you sensing a theme here? Read a book that features food (orchards and farmers' markets would work here as well as cooking/restaurant books).

2. The third week in May is National Police Week and May 15 Police Officer's Memorial Day — Read a book in which one of the characters is a police officer (does not have to be a main character -- sheriffs and police detectives are included).

3. May 1 is Save the Rhino Day — Read a book in which someone’s life is in danger.

4. May 3 is National Teachers Day — Read a book set at a school, or in which someone takes some sort of class (i.e.: cooking, knitting, photography, book binding, etc)

5. May 13 is Blame Someone Else Day — Read a book in which someone is falsely accused.

I am selecting my tentative books for next month and adding them to message 15 above. Just have to select a book for number 5. All of Perry Mason's clients are wrongfully accused, so I just need to pull one from my shelf at home.

May
5/5
DONE

1. features food All the President's Menus 5/1

2. police officer Shotgun Justice 5/17

3. someone’s life is in danger. Private Bodyguard 5/13

4. takes some sort of class Force of Attraction 5/8

5. someone is falsely accused. Footprints in the Frosting 5/19

1. May is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, May 20 is Pick Strawberries Day, May 24th is National Escargot Day, and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day — Are you sensing a theme here? Read a book that features food (orchards and farmers' markets would work here as well as cooking/restaurant books). Strawberry Shortcake Murder 05.31.16

2. The third week in May is National Police Week and May 15 Police Officer's Memorial Day — Read a book in which one of the characters is a police officer (does not have to be a main character -- sheriffs and police detectives are included). Murder on the Rocks 05.21.16

3. May 1 is Save the Rhino Day — Read a book in which someone’s life is in danger. Maisie Dobbs 05.11.16

4. May 3 is National Teachers Day — Read a book set at a school, or in which someone takes some sort of class (i.e.: cooking, knitting, photography, book binding, etc)

5. May 13 is Blame Someone Else Day — Read a book in which someone is falsely accused. Royal Blood 05.21.16

I'm in. :) I'll keep track of my list and progress in my challenges folder. I'll post the link in a bit. :)

May 2016 Mini Challenge

✔1. May is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, May 20 is Pick Strawberries Day, May 24th is National Escargot Day, and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day — Are you sensing a theme here? Read a book that features food (orchards and farmers' markets would work here as well as cooking/restaurant books).
Going, Going, Ganache by Jenn McKinlay 5/6/16 3 1/2 stars

✔2. The third week in May is National Police Week and May 15 Police Officer's Memorial Day — Read a book in which one of the characters is a police officer (does not have to be a main character -- sheriffs and police detectives are included).
The Secret Place by Tana French 5/3/16 4 stars

✔3. May 1 is Save the Rhino Day — Read a book in which someone’s life is in danger.
A Fatal Chapter by Lorna Barrett 5/13/16 3 stars

✔4. May 3 is National Teachers Day — Read a book set at a school, or in which someone takes some sort of class (i.e.: cooking, knitting, photography, book binding, etc)
Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined by Stephenie Meyer 5/20/16 2 stars

✔5. May 13 is Blame Someone Else Day — Read a book in which someone is falsely accused.
The Cat Who Turned On and Off by Lillian Jackson Braun 5/22/16 3 1/2 stars

Ok, I finally got to my personal challenge folder. I will keep track of my progress here. These categories are so broad this month, I'm not worried about looking for the books now. I'm sure some of the books I choose to read this month will just fit. Like the first ones already listed... One I'm reading for this week's Culinary Bingo theme (features food, of course) and the other is this month's featured author (someone is falsely accused). :) And, I think one of my Spring challenge books I started today will fit another category (about the school). I just wanted to read it to be positive it fit. :)

I think I can actually do this month and my culinary bingo with the same books! So I'm in for May. Will update books as I go. Starting with National Teachers Day: reading If Fried Chicken Could Fly by Paige Shelton (cooking school).

Let's see how I do this month :)

1. May is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, May 20 is Pick Strawberries Day, May 24th is National Escargot Day, and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day — Are you sensing a theme here? Read a book that features food (orchards and farmers' markets would work here as well as cooking/restaurant books).
Lemon Pies and Little White Lies (05/01)

2. The third week in May is National Police Week and May 15 Police Officer's Memorial Day — Read a book in which one of the characters is a police officer (does not have to be a main character -- sheriffs and police detectives are included).

3. May 1 is Save the Rhino Day — Read a book in which someone’s life is in danger.
Betrayed (05/03)

4. May 3 is National Teachers Day — Read a book set at a school, or in which someone takes some sort of class (i.e.: cooking, knitting, photography, book binding, etc)

5. May 13 is Blame Someone Else Day — Read a book in which someone is falsely accused.
Sad Cypress 05/05

I thought I was doing good having finished 1 book and some of you already read 2 or 3. I don't know whether to be impressed or depressed. :)

5/5....DONE

Wow, amazing Mary. Congratulations.

Mary -- Wow, that was fast. Well done!

Congratulations Mary! :) That was fast. ;) :)

Gary wrote: "I thought I was doing good having finished 1 book and some of you already read 2 or 3. I don't know whether to be impressed or depressed. :)"

We all read at our own pace. The goal is to challenge yourself, and to enjoy the books.

Good job, Mary!

Congrats, Mary!

Great job, Mary!

Looks like you have finished as well Brenda, Congratulations.

Valerie wrote: "Gary wrote: "I thought I was doing good having finished 1 book and some of you already read 2 or 3. I don't know whether to be impressed or depressed. :)"

We all read at our own pace. The goal is ..."

I know, I just wish I read faster or had more time to read. I am 30% through the 3rd of my 5 books.

3 down 2 to go.

Gary wrote: "Valerie wrote: "Gary wrote: "I thought I was doing good having finished 1 book and some of you already read 2 or 3. I don't know whether to be impressed or depressed. :)"

We all read at our own pa..."

I think we ALL wish we had more time to read. Even those of us who go through a lot of book...we have tons more we want to read. As the saying/meme goes:

"Too many books, not enough time!!!"

I finished last night! Woohoo! :)

Congratulations Rachel. Some interesting choices I will have to check out.

Good job, Rachel!


I have 3.25 books done for the challenge so far, still need to decide on my school/class book yet.

Congratulations, Rachel!

I am about 2/3s of the way through book 4. I am also reading another book, non-mystery, at the same time otherwise I'd probably have book 4 done.

Heather L wrote: "Good job, Rachel!


I have 3.25 books done for the challenge so far, still need to decide on my school/class book yet."

I used Murder is Our Mascot, but nearly went with the second Hildegarde Withers book which takes place in the school at which she teaches.