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Here are your November 2016 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. Nov 1 is All Saint's Day and Nov 2 is All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover.

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, Bookmobile, restorer, collector, writer, or book group — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.

3. Nov 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day and USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday), and Nov 11 is Veteran's/Remembrance Day — Read a book set during a war, or that features a veteran or someone currently serving their country's military. (Suggested authors include Kate Collins, Anne Perry, Jacqueline Winspear and Jasper Fforde.)

4. Nov 17 is World Peace Day — Read a book set in a country other than your own.

5. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day . . . how appropriate, since Mars is in the news so frequently these days — Read a book with a mostly red cover, or — for those who like to read across genres — a book set on another planet or that features an alien.


Have fun!

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November Mini-Challenge
Tasks: 3



Read a book that has a skeleton on the cover.
Fellowship of Fear by Aaron Elkins

Read a book ABOUT books.
Mayhem at the Orient Express by Kylie Logan
Caught Read-Handed by Terrie Farley Moran

Read a book that features a veteran
Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue by Victoria Thompson - Gino Donatelli
Caught Read-Handed by Terrie Farley Moran - Alan Mersky
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron - Chretien Bertrand

Read a book set in a country other than your own.

Read a book with a mostly red cover.

*Counting tasks completed even if more than one book fits.

I am in for November. So do I reread A Princess of Mars by Burroughs or The Martian Chronicles by Bradbury for number 5. I haven't read either since high school. For number 3 a Peter Wimsey book would do as well, Peter suffers from shell shock or in this day it would called post traumatic stress disorder from his time serving in WW I.

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1. Nov 1 is All Saint's Day and Nov 2 is All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover. Old Bones by Aaron Elkins Finished 11/13/2016

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books. Murder in the Mystery Suite Finished 11/29/2016

3. Nov 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day and USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday), and Nov 11 is Veteran's Day — Read a book set during a war, or that features a veteran or someone serving their country. War Against the Mafia by Don Pendleton Set during the Vietnam War, Mack Bolan is a highly decorated sharpshooter who comes home and applies his skills to taking down the Mob that was responsible for the death of his parents and sister and the severe wounding of his brother. Finished 11/17/2016.

4. Nov 17 is World Peace Day — Read a book set in a country other than your own. Still Life by Louise Penny Set in Canada. Finished 11/25/2016

5. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day . . . how appropriate, since Mars is in the news so frequently these days — Read a book with a mostly red cover. Murder à la Flambé by Jennifer L. Hart Finished 11/13/2016 Once I finsh the other three parts of this challenge I may come back and do a book set on Mars as well.

Gary wrote: "I am in for November. So do I reread A Princess of Mars by Burroughs or The Martian Chronicles by Bradbury for number 5. I haven't read either since high school."

Entirely up to you -- or you could read The Martian by Andy Weir or The War of the Worlds by HG Wells. '-D


"For number 3 a Peter Wimsey book would do as well, Peter suffers from shell shock or in this day it would called post traumatic stress disorder from his time serving in WW I. ."

Thanks for the suggestion! I've only read Whose Body? and that wasn't mentioned in that one.

Actually it was. Wimsey goes and talks to a doctor about his problem after having a severe nightmare about being back at the frontlines. I just finished reading Whose Body a few days ago.

2016 November mini challenge

Update: Nov. 22
Progress: 5/5

1. Nov 1 is All Saint's Day and Nov 2 is All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover.
Silent Night, Deadly Night by Richard L. Mabry M.D. - finished Nov. 22

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, Bookmobile, restorer, collector, writer, or book group — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.
Ghouls Night Out by Rose Pressey - MC is a bookstore owner - finished Nov. 4

3. Nov 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day and USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday), and Nov 11 is Veteran's Day — Read a book set during a war, or that features a veteran or someone serving their country. (Suggested authors include Kate Collins, Anne Perry, Jacqueline Winspear and Jasper Fforde.)
Give Em Pumpkin To Talk About by Joyce Lavene and Jim Lavene - The squatter that hangs around the farm is an Army vet - finished Nov. 6

4. Nov 17 is World Peace Day — Read a book set in a country other than your own.
Getaway to Murder by Liz Turner - Set in Canada (I live in the U.S.) - finished Nov. 14

5. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day . . . how appropriate, since Mars is in the news so frequently these days — Read a book with a mostly red cover, or — for those who like to read across genres — a book set on another planet or that features an alien.
Brain Storm by Elaine Viets - finished Nov. 18

1. Nov 1 is All Saint's Day and Nov 2 is All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover.

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, Bookmobile, restorer, collector, writer, or book group — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.

3. Nov 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day and USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday), and Nov 11 is Veteran's Day — Read a book set during a war, or that features a veteran or someone serving their country. (Suggested authors include Kate Collins, Anne Perry, Jacqueline Winspear and Jasper Fforde.)

4. Nov 17 is World Peace Day — Read a book set in a country other than your own.

5. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day . . . how appropriate, since Mars is in the news so frequently these days — Read a book with a mostly red cover, or — for those who like to read across genres — a book set on another planet or that features an alien.

I'm in! :) As usual, I will keep my list in my individual thread, located here.

Here is my November plan so far, although after adding the cover of A Christmas Hope I'm already considering switching and using it as my red cover. I'll have to take a look at my bookshelves at home to decide what I want to do.

All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover.

National Novel Writing Month, Book Lovers Day and Young Readers Day — The Murder at the Murder at the Mimosa Inn

Forget-Me-Not Day, USMC Day and Veteran's Day — Among the Mad

World Peace Day — A Christmas Hope

Red Planet Day — Read a book with a mostly red cover, or — for those who like to read across genres — a book set on another planet or that features an alien.

I can't wait to find one for #5-- I'm in.
Completed 5/5-- on 11/25

1. Nov 1 is All Saint's Day and Nov 2 is All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover. Finished: 11/19-

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, Bookmobile, restorer, collector, writer, or book group — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.
Finished: 11/12

3. Nov 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day and USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday), and Nov 11 is Veteran's Day — Read a book set during a war, or that features a veteran or someone serving their country. (Suggested authors include Kate Collins, Anne Perry, Jacqueline Winspear and Jasper Fforde.) Finished 11/4

4. Nov 17 is World Peace Day — Read a book set in a country other than your own. Finished 11/1

5. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day . . . how appropriate, since Mars is in the news so frequently these days — Read a book with a mostly red cover, or — for those who like to read across genres — a book set on another planet or that features an alien. 11/25

November Mini-Challenge: COMPLETE 5/5

1. Nov 1 is All Saint's Day and Nov 2 is All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover. Deader Homes and Gardens 11/06/2016

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books. The Bookshop on Autumn Lane 11/02/2016

3. Nov 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day and USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday), and Nov 11 is Veteran's Day — Read a book set during a war, or that features a veteran or someone serving their country. Eggnog Murder 11/07/2106

4. Nov 17 is World Peace Day — Read a book set in a country other than your own. The Gingerbread Girl 11/27/2016

5. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day . . . how appropriate, since Mars is in the news so frequently these days — Read a book with a mostly red cover Facials Can Be Fatal 11/11/2016

I am in. Have a couple in the TBR pile that will go perfect for this month.

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1. Nov 1 is All Saint's Day and Nov 2 is All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover. Defending Angels

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, Bookmobile, restorer, collector, writer, or book group — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books. Books Can Be Deceiving

3. Nov 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day and USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday), and Nov 11 is Veteran's Day — Read a book set during a war, or that features a veteran or someone serving their country. (Suggested authors include Kate Collins, Anne Perry, Jacqueline Winspear and Jasper Fforde.) The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans

4. Nov 17 is World Peace Day — Read a book set in a country other than your own. There Goes the Bride

5. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day . . . how appropriate, since Mars is in the news so frequently these days — Read a book with a mostly red cover, or — for those who like to read across genres — a book set on another planet or that features an alien. The Mystery of Mars

So does a ghost in the form of a parrot work for #1? Specifically thinking about Murder Hooks a Mermaid

I am in!

1. Nov 1 is All Saint's Day and Nov 2 is All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover.

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, Bookmobile, restorer, collector, writer, or book group — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.

(Completed 11/15/16)

3. Nov 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day and USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday), and Nov 11 is Veteran's Day — Read a book set during a war, or that features a veteran or someone serving their country. (Suggested authors include Kate Collins, Anne Perry, Jacqueline Winspear and Jasper Fforde.)

4. Nov 17 is World Peace Day — Read a book set in a country other than your own.

5. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day . . . how appropriate, since Mars is in the news so frequently these days — Read a book with a mostly red cover, or — for those who like to read across genres — a book set on another planet or that features an alien.

(Completed 11/8/16)

November 2016 Challenges

✔1. Nov 1 is All Saint's Day and Nov 2 is All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover.
The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie 11/18/16


✔2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, Bookmobile, restorer, collector, writer, or book group — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.
By Book or By Crook by Eva Gates - A Lighthouse Library Mystery 11/4/16

✔3. Nov 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day and USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday), and Nov 11 is Veteran's Day — Read a book set during a war, or that features a veteran or someone serving their country. (Suggested authors include Kate Collins, Anne Perry, Jacqueline Winspear and Jasper Fforde.)
Moonraker by Ian Fleming 11/7/16

✔4. Nov 17 is World Peace Day — Read a book set in a country other than your own.
Persuasion by Jane Austen

✔5. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day . . . how appropriate, since Mars is in the news so frequently these days — Read a book with a mostly red cover, or — for those who like to read across genres — a book set on another planet or that features an alien.
The Kingmaker's Daughter by Philippa Gregory 11/19/16

I'm in
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1. Nov 1 is All Saint's Day and Nov 2 is All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover.

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, Bookmobile, restorer, collector, writer, or book group — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.

3. Nov 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day and USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday), and Nov 11 is Veteran's Day — Read a book set during a war, or that features a veteran or someone serving their country. (Suggested authors include Kate Collins, Anne Perry, Jacqueline Winspear and Jasper Fforde.)

4. Nov 17 is World Peace Day — Read a book set in a country other than your own.

5. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day . . . how appropriate, since Mars is in the news so frequently these days — Read a book with a mostly red cover, or — for those who like to read across genres — a book set on another planet or that features an alien.

Gary wrote: "Actually it was. Wimsey goes and talks to a doctor about his problem after having a severe nightmare about being back at the frontlines. I just finished reading Whose Body a few days ago."

Wow, I do not remember that. Of course, it has been a few years since I read Whose Body?. :-\

Linda wrote: "So does a ghost in the form of a parrot work for #1? Specifically thinking about Murder Hooks a Mermaid"

A ghost is a ghost, right? There is a book in Leann Sweeney's Cats in Trouble series that has a ghost cat in it that would also work. I believe it's The Cat, the Mill and the Murder.

I've got something for Options 1-2 and 4-5, which fit with another challenge I'm doing, but I'm struggling for #3, so I have a quick question. Could All the President's Men squeeze in for #3? After all, the Watergate cover-up definitely featured a number of public servants - they were just all as crooked as a three-dollar note! To add to the possibilities, Bob Woodward, one of the authors, was a Navy Veteran, and while also a bit of a stretch perhaps, the book is about him and Bernstein breaking the scandal.

Trish wrote: "I've got something for Options 1-2 and 4-5, which fit with another challenge I'm doing, but I'm struggling for #3, so I have a quick question. Could All the President's Men squeeze in ..."


We're actually looking for a veteran or someone currently serving in the military/war to coincide with Veteran's/Remembrance Day and the USMC birthday.

Heather L wrote: "We're actually looking for a veteran or someone currently serving in the military/war to coincide with Veteran's/Remembrance Day and the USMC birthday. "

Ah well. I'm sure I'll come up with something else! OOI, you mention Kate Collins in the task description. So would any of the flower shop mysteries work (I've had Mum's the Word on my list for a while), or is it specific ones? Otherwise I might take your Lord Peter Wimsey tip, as if I remember, Lord Peter and Bunter met in WWI - I think Bunter was Lord Peter's batman as well.

Trish wrote: "Heather L wrote: "We're actually looking for a veteran or someone currently serving in the military/war to coincide with Veteran's/Remembrance Day and the USMC birthday. "

Ah well. I'm sure I'll c..."
Wimsey was an officer in WWI and Bunter served in his unit.
I believe Archie Goodwin served in WWII.

Trish: Any that include Marco, which is basically every book, as he is an ex-Army Ranger.

Oh, Madelyn Alt's Bewitching series would also qualify, as Marcus Quinn is another literary veteran.

Julia Spencer-Fleming's series also works for Veterans' Day. The main character Rev. Clare Fergusson is a veteran.

Alex Fletcher in the Daisy Dalrymple series by Carola Dunn is a veteran of WWI.

And the Maggie Hope series by Susan Elia MacNeal is set during WWII.

November Challenge
Completed: 5/5

1. Nov 1 is All Saint's Day and Nov 2 is All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover.
A Ghostly Grave by Tonya Kappes 11/27

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books.
Murder on the Half Shelf by Lorna Barrett 11/3

3. Nov 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day and USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday), and Nov 11 is Veteran's/Remembrance Day — Read a book set during a war, or that features a veteran or someone currently serving their country's military. (Suggested authors include Kate Collins, Anne Perry, Jacqueline Winspear and Jasper Fforde.)
Shoots to Kill by Kate Collins 11/7

4. Nov 17 is World Peace Day — Read a book set in a country other than your own.
I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh 11/6

5. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day . . . how appropriate, since Mars is in the news so frequently these days — Read a book with a mostly red cover, or — for those who like to read across genres — a book set on another planet or that features an alien.
Evil in Carnations by Kate Collins 11/26

Heather L wrote: "Trish: Any that include Marco, which is basically every book, as he is an ex-Army Ranger. Oh, Madelyn Alt's Bewitching series would also qualify, as Marcus Quinn is another literary veteran."

Perfect. Thank you. Might as well put my mini-challenge progress in here. Three down, two to go (courtesy of 12 hours on a plane):

1. Nov 1 is All Saint's Day and Nov 2 is All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover.

, Dixie Lyle (read 02/11/16)
One of the key features of this series is a pet cemetery and its ghostly inhabitants.

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, Bookmobile, restorer, collector, writer, or book group — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.

The Silence of the Library, Miranda James (02/11/16)

3. Nov 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day and USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday), and Nov 11 is Veteran's/Remembrance Day — Read a book set during a war, or that features a veteran or someone currently serving their country's military. (Suggested authors include Kate Collins, Anne Perry, Jacqueline Winspear and Jasper Fforde.)

A Tale of Two Tabbies, Kathi Daley (16/11/16)
The main character's boyfriend is ex-Navy, and spends part of the book out of town at a meeting about his ideas for Navy SEAL training.

4. Nov 17 is World Peace Day — Read a book set in a country other than your own.

Black Cat Crossing, Kay Finch (02/11/16)
Set in Texas - I'm British.

5. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day . . . how appropriate, since Mars is in the news so frequently these days — Read a book with a mostly red cover, or — for those who like to read across genres — a book set on another planet or that features an alien.

, JD Salinger (22/11/16)

1. Nov 1 is All Saint's Day and Nov 2 is All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover.

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, Bookmobile, restorer, collector, writer, or book group — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books. Hooked on Murder 11.09.16

3. Nov 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day and USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday), and Nov 11 is Veteran's/Remembrance Day — Read a book set during a war, or that features a veteran or someone currently serving their country's military. (Suggested authors include Kate Collins, Anne Perry, Jacqueline Winspear and Jasper Fforde.)

4. Nov 17 is World Peace Day — Read a book set in a country other than your own. Crocodile on the Sandbank 11.03.16

5. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day . . . how appropriate, since Mars is in the news so frequently these days — Read a book with a mostly red cover, or — for those who like to read across genres — a book set on another planet or that features an alien.

1. Nov 1 is All Saint's Day and Nov 2 is All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover.

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, Bookmobile, restorer, collector, writer, or book group — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.

3. Nov 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day and USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday), and Nov 11 is Veteran's/Remembrance Day — Read a book set during a war, or that features a veteran or someone currently serving their country's military. (Suggested authors include Kate Collins, Anne Perry, Jacqueline Winspear and Jasper Fforde.)

4. Nov 17 is World Peace Day — Read a book set in a country other than your own.

5. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day . . . how appropriate, since Mars is in the news so frequently these days — Read a book with a mostly red cover, or — for those who like to read across genres — a book set on another planet or that features an alien.

Oh I want to play! I will have to get on my laptop because can't do much with mobile.

I love reading challenges because they push you out of your comfort zone and you find new authors. Here are my choices to be read on kindle, or borrowed from my library on kobo:
1 - Scene set in cemetery or graveyard: Graveyard Shift by Angela Roquet. This is the first in what looks like an interesting series.
2 - A book about books: The Agatha Christie Book Club by C.A. Larmer - READ
3 - War or military: The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy. I have read or seen the movie many years ago and want to revisit.
4 - Set in another country, England: Cold Coffin by Erica Quest (aka Nancy Buckingham)
5 - Mostly red cover: Death of a Toy Soldier by Barbara Early. READ
Mmmh - perhaps not so much out of my comfort zone after all. Mysteries do predominate here.

1. Nov 1 is All Saint's Day and Nov 2 is All Soul's Day — Read a book with a scene set in a cemetery or graveyard, or that has a tombstone, ghost or skeleton on the cover.

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, Bookmobile, restorer, collector, writer, or book group — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.

3. Nov 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day and USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday), and Nov 11 is Veteran's/Remembrance Day — Read a book set during a war, or that features a veteran or someone currently serving their country's military. (Suggested authors include Kate Collins, Anne Perry, Jacqueline Winspear and Jasper Fforde.)

4. Nov 17 is World Peace Day — Read a book set in a country other than your own.

5. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day . . . how appropriate, since Mars is in the news so frequently these days — Read a book with a mostly red cover, or — for those who like to read across genres — a book set on another planet or that features an alien. Bullseye by James Patterson 11-11-16

Does anyone know if there are graves right behind the red truck on the cover of "Keeper of the Castle" (by Juliet Blackwell)? thanks

Troll wrote: "Does anyone know if there are graves right behind the red truck on the cover of "Keeper of the Castle" (by Juliet Blackwell)? thanks"

I can't tell. sorry

Troll wrote: "Does anyone know if there are graves right behind the red truck on the cover of "Keeper of the Castle" (by Juliet Blackwell)? thanks"

According to the book description, that is supposed to be a reconstruction of an ancient building including some stones, so it's unlikely a grave.

What Julesy said -- ruins of a building, not a graveyard. Sorry!

Trish wrote: "I've got something for Options 1-2 and 4-5, which fit with another challenge I'm doing, but I'm struggling for #3, so I have a quick question. Could All the President's Men squeeze in ..."

Monica Ferris' lead character in her Needlecraft series, Betsy Devonshire, is a U.S. Navy veteran, and , happily, a heck of a sleuth.

Ruth wrote: "Monica Ferris' lead character in her Needlecraft series, Betsy Devonshire, is a U.S. Navy veteran, and , happily, a heck of a sleuth. "

Thank you very much!

Just finished my first book for this challenge:

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day — Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, Bookmobile, restorer, collector, writer, or book group — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books. Black Cat Crossing by Kay Finch (The main character is a mystery writer.)

I really enjoyed my first book for this challenge and I've started on my second, Shadows by Jennifer L. Armentrout for the fifth part of this challenge since the main character is an alien.

I have finished No. 2 - The Agatha Christie Book Club by C.A. Larmer. Enjoyed this one, tho if you know the story of Agatha Christie you will work out what has happened very quickly, but of course, there was no murder involved in her real life. I would read others in this series.
No. 5 - Death of a Toy Soldier by Barbara Early. A good plot but I didn't warm to the characters and setting.

Finished 2 of the five books today. Time to figure out the other 3 books for this month. ok 2 left to figure out, Started book 3 for the month.

November is done and Christmas books are starting to be read!

All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day — Murder Hooks a Mermaid 11/17/16

National Novel Writing Month, Book Lovers Day and Young Readers Day — The Murder at the Murder at the Mimosa Inn 11/8/16

Forget-Me-Not Day, USMC Day and Veteran's Day — Among the Mad 11/6/16

World Peace Day — A Christmas Hope 11/21/16

Red Planet Day — Flowerbed of State 11/14/16

Congratulations, Linda.

I've already started my Christmas reading! :-)

Congrats, Linda!

I finished the mini challenge today, which is a bit earlier than I normally do. I guess I was able to match up the tasks with books I was already planning to read. ;-) Message #7 shows my progress.

I am still on my last 2 books for the challenge.

Congratulations Linda! :) Congratulations Julesy! :)

Congratulations Linda and Julesy. I am still plugging away.

Finished today -- post 8! :)

Great job Jennifer!