Cozy Mysteries discussion

Here are your December 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. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, lighthouses and gingerbread count!).

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc).

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover!

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree!).

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title.

Count me in!

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, a lighthouse counts!).

completed 12/23/16

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc).


3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover!


4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree!).


5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title.

IN! Will post in a bit.

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, a lighthouse counts!).
finished 12/12

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc).
finished 12/29

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover!
finished 12/28

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree!).
finished 12/25

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Finished 12/10

2016 December mini challenge

Update: Dec. 27
Progress: 5/5

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, a lighthouse counts!).
Sweet Deceit by J.A. Whiting - finished Dec. 1

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc).
Deadly in High Heels by Gemma Halliday - finished Dec. 17

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover!
Merit Badge Murder by Leslie Langtry - finished Dec. 9

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree!).
Christmas Cozy by Kathi Daley - finished Dec. 26

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
A Shiloh Christmas by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor - finished Dec. 21

5/5

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, a lighthouse counts!). A Campy Christmas by Karen Musser Nortman 5★s 3/12/16

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc). The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham 2.5★s 5/12/16

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover! The Perfumer's Secret by Fiona McIntosh 5★s 7/12/16

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree!). A Ghost for Christmas by J.D. Winters 4★s 2/12/16

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title. The Crossing by B. Michael Radburn 5★s 2/12/16

December Mini-Challenge
Tasks: 4

Read a book with some kind of house on it
The Haunted Season by G.M. Malliet

Read a book with footwear on the cover
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

Find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover!
Die Job by Lila Dare (flowers on the back cover)

Read a book with a tree on the cover
The Witness by Nora Roberts

Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Death of a Prankster by M.C. Beaton

I'm in! Still looking for some shoes

National Roof over Your Head Day — Christmas Carol Murder

Wear Brown Shoes Day and Put on your own Shoes Day — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc).

Poinsettia Day — The Battered Body

Look for an Evergreen Day — Merry Market Murder

Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — The Chocolate Snowman Murders

Here are your December 2016 Challenges!

1, National Roof over Your Head Day — A Cornish Christmas 12/15/2016

2. Wear Brown Shoes Day and Put on your own Shoes Day - Christmas Cravings 12/11/2016

3. Poinsettia Day — Kissing Father Christmas 12/20/2016

4. Look for an Evergreen Day — Engaging Father Christmas 12/18/2016

5. Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day - Finding Father Christmas 12/17/2016

I'm in

Status 5/5

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, a lighthouse

Nearly Dead in Iowa by Wendy Byrne Finished 12/14/2016

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover.

Sweetheart in High Heels by Gemma Halliday Finished 12/17/2016.

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover!

Ukulele Murder by Leslie Langtry Finished 12/03/2016.

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree!).

The Face in the Frost by John Bellairs Finished 12/05/2016

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title.

Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier Finished 12/12/2016.

For the shoes one, does the footwear have to be just sitting there or can the people on the cover be wearing boots etc.?

Sounds like a fun challenge. Here's my list, subject to change at a moment's notice (or less) if I spy something else that catches my fancy!

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day
Maggie Dove by Susan Breen

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day
Advice of Counsel by Debra Trueman

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day
Kitten Kaboodle by Kathi Daley

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day
The Christmas Thief by Julie Carobini

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day
Freezer Burn: A Maggie Mercer Mystery Book 2 by Jill Behe

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, a lighthouse counts!).

The Girl in the Lighthouse by Roxane Tepfer Sanford

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc).

Red Blooded Murder Laura Caldwell

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover!

Moloka'i by Alan Brennert

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree!).

One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title.

Cover of Snow by Jenny Milchman

Carla wrote: "For the shoes one, does the footwear have to be just sitting there or can the people on the cover be wearing boots etc.?"

They can be wearing them.

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, a lighthouse counts!). The Light Between Oceans 12.13.16

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc).A Spirited Gift 12.17.16

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover! Still Life 12.20.16

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree!). The Diva Runs Out of Thyme 12.02.16

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title.

I'm in! completed 3/5
1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, a lighthouse counts!). finished 12/5

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc).
finished 12/11

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover!

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day —
12/2- Mistletoe at Moonglow
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title.

I'm in -
5/5

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Scheduled to Death - Finished 12/8/16

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day - Bundle of Trouble - Finished 12/2/16

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Murder Wears White - Finished 12/15/16

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Time Out - Finished 12/11/16

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Iced Under - Finished 12/4/16

Can I assume a snowman would work for number 5. I am looking at by Leslie Meier

He's very cute that snowman :) I'd say yes to your question, but I'm not in charge ;)

I can always dig into my Hardy Boys collection. I know at least one cover has a winter setting with snow on the ground.

Heather will see you right Gary :)

I'm in. My list is in my individual folder, here. And, I found 2 Christmas books to use. :)

What fun! I'm in! I found a few books based on recommendations I found here--love this group already. :) Still working on shoes and snow!

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, a lighthouse counts!).

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc).

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover!

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree!).

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title.

December 2016 Mini Challenges

✔1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, a lighthouse counts!).
Weep No More, My Lady by Mary Higgins Clark 12/21/16


✔2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc).
She Went All the Way by Meg Cabot 12/24/16


✔3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover!
The White Princess by Philippa Gregory 12/17/16


✔4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree!)
Under the Dome by Stephen King 12/20/16


✔5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
The Christmas Light by Donna VanLiere 12/22/16

Gary wrote: "I can always dig into my Hardy Boys collection. I know at least one cover has a winter setting with snow on the ground."

Is that the book about the one at the Cabin? I read that Hardy Boys book. ;-)

Julesy wrote: "Gary wrote: "I can always dig into my Hardy Boys collection. I know at least one cover has a winter setting with snow on the ground."

Is that the book about the one at the Cabin? I read that Hardy..."

Yes it is. Funny how things stick in the brain. I have had that book since the 1960s.

Gary wrote: "Yes it is. Funny how things stick in the brain. I have had that book since the 1960s. "

Believe me, I completely understand. I still have all the Nancy Drew classic yellow hardbacks, and tons of books from the other series. I do read a Nancy Drew every now and then when I can fit it in. Hmm, I feel an itch coming on to read some Nancy Drew. LOL

Gary wrote: "Can I assume a snowman would work for number 5. I am looking at by Leslie Meier"

Well, he IS made of snow... '-)

Heather L wrote: "Gary wrote: "Can I assume a snowman would work for number 5. I am looking at by Leslie Meier"

Well, he IS made of snow... '-)"

We assume so, but it could be styrofoam. I was looking for an excuse to start this series. Thanks Heather.

December Mini Challenge
Completed: 5/5

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, lighthouses and gingerbread count!).
Deck the Hallways by Kate Carlisle 12/28

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc).
Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand 12/12

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover!
Still Life by Louise Penny 12/30

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree!).
The Blonde Before Christmas by Anna Snow 12/29

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier 12/19

This sounds like a great December challenge for me to give a try!

1. December 3 - Every Trick in the Book by Lucy Arlington -completed

2. December 4 and the 6th - Frozen Stiff by Annelise Ryan - completed

3. December 12 - A Perfect Christmas by Debbie Macomber -completed

4. December 19 - Razing the Dead by Sheila Connolly - completed

5. December 27 - The Christmas Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini - completed

Read a book w/roof on cover
Where Angels GoWhere Angels Go

Just finished "The Dollhouse" by Fiona Davis. The dollhouse was the name given to the famed Barbizon Hotel in 1952. Book is not listed as a cozy mystery so not sure it counts.

Barbara wrote: "Just finished "The Dollhouse" by Fiona Davis. The dollhouse was the name given to the famed Barbizon Hotel in 1952. Book is not listed as a cozy mystery so not sure it counts."

Books for these challenges do not necessarily have to be mysteries so non-cozies are fine.

I have this book on my Audible wish list. How did you like it, Barbara?

Thanks for asking Julesy....I liked it! I gave it 4 stars and I am stingy with stars! Alternates between present day and 1952. At first, I was just interested in the 1952 chapters and was trying to hurry the present day chapters. Story got to the point I liked both. I love mysteries and this had enough twists and turns to keep me happy.

Mini-challenges complete!!

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it.

(06/11/16)

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc).

(14/12/16)
I even found some brown shoes for the cover!

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover!

(07/12/16)

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree!).

(12/12/16)

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title.

(09/12/16)

Finished this challenge :)


5/5

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, a lighthouse counts!). A Campy Christmas by Karen Musser Nortman 5★s 3/12/16

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc). The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham 2.5★s 5/12/16

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover! The Perfumer's Secret by Fiona McIntosh 5★s 7/12/16

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree!). A Ghost for Christmas by J.D. Winters 4★s 2/12/16

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title. The Crossing by B. Michael Radburn 5★s 2/12/16

So far I've only managed to finish one book for this challenge and it's:

3. December 12th is Poinsettia Day - Find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover. by Toby Neal (3 Stars)

Haven't decided what to read next for this challenge, I feel like because it's winter I'm slowly going into hibernation like a grizzly bear.

Congrats Brenda.

Thanks Gary :)

Congrats, Brenda! Impressive!

Thanks Marisa :)

Wow Brenda, that is amazing! Congratulations.

Congratulations, Brenda!

Brenda wrote: "Finished this challenge :)


5/5

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, a lighthouse counts!). A Campy Christmas by [au..."


Wow, that was fast. We're only eight days into the month! Congrats on finishing the challenge, Brenda.

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, lighthouses and gingerbread count!).

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc).

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover!

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree!).

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title.

Congratulations Brenda! :)

December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title.

Heroes are my weakness -Susannah Elizabeth Phillips

Thanks everyone! Much appreciated - it was a great challenge :)

1. December 3 is National Roof over Your Head Day — Read a book with some kind of house on it (yes, lighthouses and gingerbread count!).
The Walled Flower ~Done

2. December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day and the 6th is Put on your own Shoes Day (which I hope you do every day) — Read a book with footwear on the cover (boots, slippers, shoes, etc).
Center Stage ~Done

3. December 12 is Poinsettia Day — Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are short and dreary. Let’s bring some flowers into our lives to liven things up — find a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover!
Inn at Last Chance

4. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day — Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree!).
How to Run with a Naked Werewolf

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day — Find a book with snow on the cover or in the title
Snow Falling on Bluegrass

Just finished my third book for this month's challenge. Updated message 9.