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Here are your September Mini 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. September is Banned Books Month, Sept 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day — Read a book you’ve been putting off reading.

2. September 9 is Teddy Bear Day — Read a book that features a stuffed animal, or has one on the cover (toys, taxidermy, and animatronics all count).

3. September 11 is Make Your Bed Day — Find a book with a bed on the cover.

4. September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day — Ahoy, me mateys! You know the drill: Find a book that features a pirate, parrot, boat or treasure in the book or on the cover.

5. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day, September 24 is National Cherries Jubilee Day, and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day — Read a book about fruit, or with fruit on the cover.

Nearly done with August and really enjoyed it, so I'm back again for September!

1. September is Banned Books Month, Sept 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day — Read a book you’ve been putting off reading.
The Misadventure of Sherlock Holmes by Giles Chanot 09/13/16 **

2. September 9 is Teddy Bear Day — Read a book that features a stuffed animal, or has one on the cover (toys, taxidermy, and animatronics all count).

3. September 11 is Make Your Bed Day — Find a book with a bed on the cover.

4. September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day — Ahoy, me mateys! You know the drill: Find a book that features a pirate, parrot, boat or treasure in the book or on the cover.
The Curse of the Bridal Chamber by Hunter Murphy 09/18/16 **

5. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day, September 24 is National Cherries Jubilee Day, and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day — Read a book about fruit, or with fruit on the cover.

My September Mini Challenge

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1. September is Banned Books Month, Sept 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day — Read a book you’ve been putting off reading. The Next Always by Nora Roberts 9/9/16

2. September 9 is Teddy Bear Day — Read a book that features a stuffed animal, or has one on the cover (toys, taxidermy, and animatronics all count).

3. September 11 is Make Your Bed Day — Find a book with a bed on the cover.

4. September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day — Ahoy, me mateys! You know the drill: Find a book that features a pirate, parrot, boat or treasure in the book or on the cover. A 1,000-Mile Walk on the Beach: One Woman's Trek of the Perimeter of Lake Michigan by Loreen Niewenhuis 9/27/16

5. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day, September 24 is National Cherries Jubilee Day, and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day — Read a book about fruit, or with fruit on the cover. Berry the Hatchet by Peg Cochran 9/8/16

September Mini Challenge
Completed: 1/5

1. September is Banned Books Month, Sept 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day — Read a book you’ve been putting off reading.

2. September 9 is Teddy Bear Day — Read a book that features a stuffed animal, or has one on the cover (toys, taxidermy, and animatronics all count).

✔ 3. September 11 is Make Your Bed Day — Find a book with a bed on the cover. Joan Kohn's It's Your Bed and Bath: Hundreds of Beautiful Design Ideas by Joan Kohn - 9/5/16



4. September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day — Ahoy, me mateys! You know the drill: Find a book that features a pirate, parrot, boat or treasure in the book or on the cover.

5. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day, September 24 is National Cherries Jubilee Day, and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day — Read a book about fruit, or with fruit on the cover.

Cozy Mysteries

Reading Challenges > Sept 2016 Mini Challenges

September 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016

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1. September is Banned Books Month, Sept 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day — Read a book you’ve been putting off reading. Sewing Hope by Reggie Whitten

2. September 9 is Teddy Bear Day — Read a book that features a stuffed animal, or has one on the cover (toys, taxidermy, and animatronics all count). Fluke by David Elliott

3. September 11 is Make Your Bed Day — Find a book with a bed on the cover. The Secret Dreams of Sarah-Jane Quinn by Sharon Gerlach

4. September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day — Ahoy, me mateys! You know the drill: Find a book that features a pirate, parrot, boat or treasure in the book or on the cover.
Murder on Board the Macedonia by Athena Dorsey

5. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day, September 24 is National Cherries Jubilee Day, and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day — Read a book about fruit, or with fruit on the cover. As the Crowe Dies: a Melanie Hart Cozy Mystery by Anna Drake

September 2016 Mini Challenges
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1. Read a book you’ve been putting off reading. The Rock of Ivanore 09/18/2016

2. Read a book that features a stuffed animal, or has one on the cover (toys, taxidermy, and animatronics all count). Knock on Wood 09/30/2016

3. Find a book with a bed on the cover. Always Be True: Tino 09/27/2016

4. Find a book that features a pirate, parrot, boat or treasure in the book or on the cover. Death By Sunken Treasure 09/24/2016

5. Read a book about fruit, or with fruit on the cover. By Cook or by Crook 09/04/2016

This was tough. I found a couple that are definitely not cozy.

Updated - 9/11/16

Too bad I just finished reading Wicked Charms by Janet Evanovich for the Summer Challenge. It was about pirates and treasure hunt. The challenge seems a little tough, and it doesnt help that I only like to read cozy mysteries.

Not sure how many of the challenges I will be able to do, but I will start with...


1. September is Banned Books Month, Sept 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day — Read a book you’ve been putting off reading.
Laura DiSilverio -
(Completed 9/19/16)

2. September 9 is Teddy Bear Day — Read a book that features a stuffed animal, or has one on the cover (toys, taxidermy, and animatronics all count).
Denise Swanson -
(Completed 9/24/16)

5. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day, September 24 is National Cherries Jubilee Day, and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day — Read a book about fruit, or with fruit on the cover.
Julie Hyzy - Buffalo West Wing
(Completed 9/11/16)

I'm in! :) I'll keep my list in my individual thread, here.

I'm in for September
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1. September is Banned Books Month, Sept 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day — The Chocolate Falcon Fraud - Finished 10/2/16 - didn't make the deadline

2. September 9 is Teddy Bear Day — The False-Hearted Teddy - Finished 9/22/16

3. September 11 is Make Your Bed Day — Pinned for Murder - Finished 9/17/16

4. September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day — Dangling by a Thread - Finished 9/25/16

5. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day, September 24 is National Cherries Jubilee Day, and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day — Death By Pumpkin Spice - Finished 9/12/16

Hmm, looks like a tough month. All of my books I'm planning to read for September have already been selected and scheduled but I think I can complete all but task #3 (the bed one). I'll give a shot, though.

September 2016 mini challenge
Update: Sept. 17
Progress: 4/5

1. September is Banned Books Month, Sept 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day — Read a book you’ve been putting off reading.
Delivering Death: A Novel by Julie Kramer - finished Sept. 14

2. September 9 is Teddy Bear Day — Read a book that features a stuffed animal, or has one on the cover (toys, taxidermy, and animatronics all count).
Watchdog by Laurien Berenson - This is probably a stretch, but one of the dogs on the cover has a favorite stuffed animal toy - finished Sept. 17

3. September 11 is Make Your Bed Day — Find a book with a bed on the cover.

4. September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day — Ahoy, me mateys! You know the drill: Find a book that features a pirate, parrot, boat or treasure in the book or on the cover.
Murder by the Seaside by Julie Anne Lindsey - finished Sept. 3

5. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day, September 24 is National Cherries Jubilee Day, and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day — Read a book about fruit, or with fruit on the cover.
Death by Tiara by Laura Levine - The contestant in the Miss Teen Queen beauty pageant (main character) wears a Carmen Miranda costume including a fruit headdress as part of her talent competition - finished Sept. 4

I thought this was going to be so much harder than it turned out to be. Browsing at Half Price Books one of the first books I looked at fit teddy bear day and then looking through my books at home the first one I grabbed had a bed on it. So here's the plan.

Banned Books Month, Fight Procrastination Day, Read a Book Day, and International Literacy Day — Murder at The Washington Tribune

Teddy Bear Day — The Mournful Teddy

Make Your Bed Day — Sinister Sudoku

International Talk Like a Pirate Day — Boiled Over

National Apple Dumpling Day, National Cherries Jubilee Day, and Johnny Appleseed Day — A Peach of a Murder

Linda wrote: "I thought this was going to be so much harder than it turned out to be. Browsing at Half Price Books one of the first books I looked at fit teddy bear day and then looking through my books at home ..."

I do believe this one will be easier than it may initially seem to people. In addition to John Lamb's teddy bear series, there is also the Aunt Dimity series by Nancy Atherton that features a stuffed rabbit. There is also a stuffed cat in Dead Bolt, and animatronics in one of the "Museum" books by Sheila Connolly.

BEDS. In addition to the Sudoku book, I can suggest Murder under Cover by Kate Carlisle, Three Bedrooms, One Corpse by Charlaine Harris, Dream a Little Scream by Mary Kennedy, and Irish Chain by Earlene Fowler. To name but a few. '-)

September 2016 Mini Challenge

1. September is Banned Books Month, Sept 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day — Read a book you’ve been putting off reading.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 9/12/16 4 stars

2. September 9 is Teddy Bear Day — Read a book that features a stuffed animal, or has one on the cover (toys, taxidermy, and animatronics all count).

3. September 11 is Make Your Bed Day — Find a book with a bed on the cover.

4. September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day — Ahoy, me mateys! You know the drill: Find a book that features a pirate, parrot, boat or treasure in the book or on the cover.

5. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day, September 24 is National Cherries Jubilee Day, and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day — Read a book about fruit, or with fruit on the cover.

1. September is Banned Books Month, Sept 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day — Read a book you’ve been putting off reading.

2. September 9 is Teddy Bear Day — Read a book that features a stuffed animal, or has one on the cover (toys, taxidermy, and animatronics all count).

3. September 11 is Make Your Bed Day — Find a book with a bed on the cover.

4. September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day — Ahoy, me mateys! You know the drill: Find a book that features a pirate, parrot, boat or treasure in the book or on the cover.

5. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day, September 24 is National Cherries Jubilee Day, and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day — Read a book about fruit, or with fruit on the cover.

I'm in. I love these challenges!

1. September is Banned Books Month, Sept 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day — Read a book you’ve been putting off reading. Stash Spots a Murder. This is a book I have been meaning to read! DONE

2. September 9 is Teddy Bear Day — Read a book that features a stuffed animal, or has one on the cover (toys, taxidermy, and animatronics all count).

3. September 11 is Make Your Bed Day — Find a book with a bed on the cover.

4. September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day — Ahoy, me mateys! You know the drill: Find a book that features a pirate, parrot, boat or treasure in the book or on the cover.

5. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day, September 24 is National Cherries Jubilee Day, and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day — Read a book about fruit, or with fruit on the cover.

It'll be a challenge, but I'm in! Off to find the find the books...

I'm in! I have one book left in the Summer Challenge. A book with a stuffed animal will be difficult.

Completed: 5/5
1. September is Banned Books Month, Sept 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day — Read a book you’ve been putting off reading.
Lowcountry Book Club

2. September 9 is Teddy Bear Day — Read a book that features a stuffed animal, or has one on the cover (toys, taxidermy, and animatronics all count). Twice Loved

3. September 11 is Make Your Bed Day — Find a book with a bed on the cover.Nursing A Grudge

4. September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day — Ahoy, me mateys! You know the drill: Find a book that features a pirate, parrot, boat or treasure in the book or on the cover.
Escape Route

5. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day, September 24 is National Cherries Jubilee Day, and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day — Read a book about fruit, or with fruit on the cover. Golden Malicious

Started my first for the month:

5. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day, September 24 is National Cherries Jubilee Day, and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day - Read a book about fruit, or with fruit on the cover. by Jenn McKinlay (There's a bowl of pears in the background.)

One question about stuffed animal: Do those skulls (deer, for example) in the wall which are only bones count for it?

Marisa wrote: "One question about stuffed animal: Do those skulls (deer, for example) in the wall which are only bones count for it?"

If it's a stuffed head, yes. If it's only bones, no.

Heather L wrote: "Marisa wrote: "One question about stuffed animal: Do those skulls (deer, for example) in the wall which are only bones count for it?"

If it's a stuffed head, yes. If it's only bones, no."

OK, so no, thank you

I finished by Jenn McKinlay, for the fifth category in this months challenges and just started on my second book for this month, by Rachel Caine for the first category in this challenge. I don't think I'll be able to finish this months challenges because a few categories I just don't have but I'm sure going to try.

I just finished this challenge.
1. Frankenstein by Mary W Shelley
2. All Butter ShortDead by HY Hanna
3. Dream Student by JJ DiBenedetto
4. Starboard Secrets by Hope Callaghan
5. Killer Cupcake by Leighann Dobbs

Congrats Diana! :)

wow, great job Diana, and with so much time to spare.

Congrats, Diana!

Finished up September!

Banned Books Month, Fight Procrastination Day, Read a Book Day, and International Literacy Day — Murder at The Washington Tribune 9/5/16

Teddy Bear Day — The Mournful Teddy 9/11/16

Make Your Bed Day — Sinister Sudoku 9/13/16

b>International Talk Like a Pirate Day — Boiled Over 9/16/16

National Apple Dumpling Day, National Cherries Jubilee Day, and Johnny Appleseed Day — A Peach of a Murder 9/8/16

Great job Linda! Almost half a month to go too.

Great job Linda and Diana. I took the month off of this challenge due to major family health issues. I barely have time to read two books in a challenge in another group.

Congrats on your early finish, Diana and Linda!

So far I am 3/5. Taking a short break from this challenge for a group read book that won't fit here.

I enjoyed my first challenge.
Congrats Linda, You finishes a day before me.

Congratulations Linda! :)

Way to go Linda!

Congrats, Linda!

Gary, are those health issues better? Sorry to hear about it.

Currently my father, sister and I are all fighting off a nasty cold. My mother has been hospitalized twice early in the month and my sister also needed emergency surgery. At least the latter is resolved. Thanks for your concern.

Puff, I hope the situation improves soon and glad your sister is recovering.

Gary, sorry to hear about your family. Hope everyone makes a speedy recovery.

Gary, so sorry to hear about your family health issues. Glad to hear there is some improvement.

Am on my last book for this challenge!


1. Read a book you’ve been putting off reading.
The Call of the Wild by Jack London

2. Read a book that features a stuffed animal, or has one on the cover.
Aunt Dimity Goes West by Nancy Atherton

3. Find a book with a bed on the cover.
Murder under Cover by Kate Carlisle

4. Find a book that features a pirate, parrot, boat or treasure in the book or on the cover.
Fogged Inn by Barbara Ross

5. Read a book about fruit, or with fruit on the cover.
Golden Malicious by Sheila Connolly

Congrats, Heather!

Well, I don't think I'll finish this month's mini challenge. I had a book that had a bed on it that I read last month, darn it! So I did the best I could. See message #11. Some months I cannot squeeze in all the books for the challenges, but it's fun nonetheless!

Way to go Heather! Way to go Julesy!

I only could finish 3 out of 5 challenges. all great reads!

Nice job Troll Girl! :) It doesn't matter how many you completed, at least you got some in. :)

Congrats, Julesy! Congrats, Troll! Great reads are a good prize... and Julesy, I know the feeling (it has happened some time, specially with difficult themes).

Congrats to everyone who has finished!

I made it, just in time. :)

September 2016 Mini Challenge
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1. Read a book you've been putting off. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith 9/19/16

2. Read a book that features a stuffed animal or has one on the cover (toys, taxidermy, and animatronics count). The Monster Within Idea by R. Thomas Riley 9/30/16

3. Read a book with a bed on the cover. In Name Only by Ellen Gable 9/20/16

4. Read a book that features a pirate, parrot, boat, or treasure in it or on the cover. Kon-Tiki by Thor Heyerdahl 9/19/16

5. Read a book about fruit or with fruit on the cover. A Pinch of Sea Salt and a Dash of Murder by Phoebe T. Eggli 9/4/16

Good going, Kimberly!