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January 2017 Mini Challenges
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January 1, 2017 to January 31, 2017
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√ 1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King, Bill Hodges Trilogy #1 READ 1/26/2017 4 stars
2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
Kill List by Lovy Books
√ 4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
Nancy Drew Mystery Stories : The Secret of The Old Clock and The Hidden Staircase by Carolyn Keene. READ 1/28/2017 3 stars
√ 5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.'
Lighthouse by Eugenia Price READ 1/4/2017 4 stars
Completed 5/51. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
Mystic Mayhem by Sally J. Smith Finished 1/3/20172. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
Empty Nest by Marty Wingate Finished 1/23/20173. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
Hondo by Louis L'Amour Finished 1/7/20174. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
Calendar of Crime by Ellery Queen Finished 1/11/2017.5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
Dragons at Crumbling Castle: And Other Tales by Terry Pratchett Finished 1/9/2017.
January Mini ChallengeRead the first book in a series you have not read before.
Twisted Threads by Lea Wait
A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle
Read a book with a man on the cover
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Book with a beautiful cover
Iced Under by Barbara Ross
my spotJanuary 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
Aristotle Detective by Margaret Moody
2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
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Added 3 of the books I will be reading next month.
1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
I'm in. :) My list will be in my individual thread, located here. I already got 4 of the 5 selected. I'll grab the book based on its cover from the library next time I go. :)
January 2017 Mini Challenge✔1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
Buried in a Book by Lucy Arlington 1/7/17
2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
✔5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
Snow Job by Charles Benoit 1/12/17
5/51. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
I'm in! 2017 January mini challenge
Update: Jan. 29
Progress: 3/5
1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
Death by Diploma by Kelley Kaye - finished Jan. 112. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
Hound Dog Blues by Virginia Brown - finished Jan. 19 4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
A Spoonful of Murder by Connie Archer - finished Jan. 29
I'm in! I have to choose my books...
January picks!New Year's Day and Chinese New Years - Dead and Breakfast
National Bird Day - Ill Wind
Male Watcher's Day and Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day - The Sins of the Wolf
Punch the Clock Day - Death at a Discount (I promise the body is wearing a watch, it's just kind of hard to see)
Inspire Your Heart with Art Day - Killer Blonde
0/5January 1 - January 31, 2016
1. Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
The Inspector's Daughter.....1/8/17
2. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
Iced Tea for Two: a sparrow falls mystery #3....1/7/17
3. Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
Rules of Murder.....1/14/17
4. Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
An Uncollected Death.....1/11/17
5. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
A Bodkin for the Bride....1/17/17
1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before. Sisters Red 01.24.172. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
Progress: 0/5 1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
Happy New Year of Reading! Here are your January 2017 Mini Challenges . . . 
Happy New Year! January 2017 Mini Challenge1/1/17 - 1/31/17
2/5 as of 1/21/17
1. Jan 1 (New Year's Day) & Jan 28 (Chinese New Years): Read the first book in a series you have not read before. - The Raven Boys: 1/1/17 (5 Stars)
2. Jan 5 (National Bird Day):Read a book with a bird on the cover - Musseled Out: 1/16/17 (5 Stars)
3. Jan 8 (Male Watcher's Day) & Jan 12 (Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day): Read a book with a man on the cover
4. Jan 27 (Punch the Clock Day): Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
5. Jan 31 (Inspire Your Heart with Art Day): Choose a book based on the cover.
January Mini ChallengeCompleted: 5/5
1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
Daisies For Innocence by Bailey Cattrell 1/3
2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
Clammed Up by Barbara Ross 1/15
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
Sparking the Fire by Kate Meader 1/16
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
Eighth Grave After Dark by Darynda Jones 1/11
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
We Wish You a Murderous Christmas by Vicki Delany 1/27
January Mini ChallengeCompleted: 0/5
1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
I'm in -5/5
1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years - Purr M for Murder - Finished 1/2/17
2. January 5 is National Bird Day - Some Like It Hawk - Finished 1/1/17
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day - Snow Way Out - Finished 1/15/17
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: One O'Clock Hustle - Finished 1/28/17
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day - Death by Chocolate Lab - Finished 1/14/17
Progress: 0/5 1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
Last year I did not even come close to my goal and challenges....going to start out a little more realistic this year.1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
Dead Wrong by Leighann Dobbs
1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.A Wee Murder in My Shop, fran stewart
2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
, Jacqueline winspear3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
, eve langlais4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
, diane setterfield5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
, rose pressey
1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years:2. January 5 is National Bird Day:
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day:
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day:
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day:
I'm almost done with my first book for this challenge:1. January 1st is New Year's Day and January 28th is Chinese New Year's - Read the first book in a series you have not read before. Death of a Dapper Snowman by Angela Pepper
0/5 Complete1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.Cast Iron Will by Jessica Beck
2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
Finished my second of five books for the month and about halfway through book 3.
Done with my third book and should finish Calender of Crime tonight or tomorrow. Updated message 3.
I finished my first book for this challenge:1. January 1st is New Year's Day and January 28th is Chinese New Year's - Read the first book in a series you have not read before. Death of a Dapper Snowman by Angela Pepper (4 Stars)
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
by Bec McMasterReading
now for the third part of this challenge and enjoying it so far.
I may move that McMaster book up in my TBR.
I've finished this challenge5/5
1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
Ooh. This month looks tricker than usual, but I'll give it a go.1. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Year: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen (Year-Round Christmas Mystery, #1), Vicki Delaney (11/01/17)
2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
(24/01/17)3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover.
(26/01/17)Maybe not that fabulous or watchable, but it does have men on the cover.
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
(12/01/17)5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
(14/01/17)Okay, so I like this cover because its both simple, and yet visually eye-catching.
Wow, that is awesome Brenda! I haven't finished even one yet.
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Congratulations, Brenda! I'm with Carla ... I just finished my 1st book and starting my 2nd. My reading is going very slooow this month, so I'm unlikely to complete this month's challenge.
Julesy wrote: "Congratulations, Brenda! I'm with Carla ... I just finished my 1st book and starting my 2nd. My reading is going very slooow this month, so I'm unlikely to complete this month's challenge."Thanks Julesy :) As long as you're enjoying your reading, that's the main thing!
Mod
Thanks Heather :) You'll be fine I'm sure - still plenty of January to go!
I will probably make major inroads on my 5th book of the month this weekend.
Just finished my second book and have started on my third.
Just finished
for the third part of this challenge. So far that's 2 down 3 to go. Not sure which book I'm going to start next but I'm sure I'll figure it out soon... :)
2/51. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
Little Shop of Homicide by Denise Swanson
2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover
Chalk Lines and Lipstick by Ophelia London
Can't believe I'm done already!
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Happy New Year of Reading! Here are your January 2017 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. January 1 is New Year's Day and January 28 is Chinese New Years: Read the first book in a series you have not read before.
2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the title
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day and January 12 is Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Read a book with a man on the cover (from waist up will do. Sorry — Snowmen, Gingerbread men and voodoo dolls DO NOT count.).
4. January 27 is Punch the Clock Day: Find a book with a clock, watch or a calendar on the cover.
5. January 31 is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: There are some great covers out there, as well as some that aren't so great. Whether beautiful or zany, Interesting or romantic, choose a book based on the cover.
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