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Here are your February 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. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Find a book with a shadow on it. Could be the shadow of a person, could be shadows cast by trees or a house — you get the picture.

2. February 5 is National Weatherman's Day and February 10 is Umbrella Day: Find a book that has a weather-related word in the title. For example: stormy, lightning, snow, rain, sun, hurricane, wind . . .

3. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym (eg: Kylie Logan/Casey Daniels, Vicki Delaney/Eva Gates, Ellery Adams/JB Stanley, Dean James/Melissa James, JK Rowling/Robert Galbraith, Nora Roberts/JD Robb, Alice Kimberly/Cleo Coyle, Joyce Lavene & Jim Lavene/JJ Cook, Avery Aames/Daryl Wood Gerber, Tim Myers/Melissa Glazer, Cricket McCrae/Bailey Cates, Sheila Connolly/Sarah Atwell)

4. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day: Read a book with a mostly red or pink cover, or that at least has a red or pink spine.

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day, and February 22 Walking the Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

Thank you, let's see how I do it this month (and I think I have a book in mind for seudonym, as there's a Miranda James' on February)

Is this cover valid for shadow?



I think the bar shadow is in the wall. As I'm not sure...

Marisa wrote: "Is this cover valid for shadow?



I think the bar shadow is in the wall. As I'm not sure..."


Yep, that'll work! :-)

This worked out well. These were all books I was planning to read in February anyway!

2017 February mini challenge

Update: Feb. 25
Progress: 5/5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Find a book with a shadow on it. Could be the shadow of a person, could be shadows cast by trees or a house — you get the picture.
Murder of a Cranky Catnapper by Denise Swanson - finished Feb. 14

2. February 5 is National Weatherman's Day and February 10 is Umbrella Day: Find a book that has a weather-related word in the title. For example: stormy, lightning, snow, rain, sun, hurricane, wind . . .
Fatal Frost by Karen MacInerney - finished Feb. 11

3. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym (eg: Kylie Logan/Casey Daniels, Vicki Delaney/Eva Gates, Ellery Adams/JB Stanley, Dean James/Melissa James, JK Rowling/Robert Galbraith, Nora Roberts/JD Robb, Alice Kimberly/Cleo Coyle, Joyce Lavene & Jim Lavene/JJ Cook, Avery Aames/Daryl Wood Gerber, Tim Myers/Melissa Glazer, Cricket McCrae/Bailey Cates, Sheila Connolly/Sarah Atwell)
Woof at the Door by Leslie O'Kane aka Leslie Caine - finished Feb. 25

4. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day: Read a book with a mostly red or pink cover, or that at least has a red or pink spine.
Skeletons in the Closet by Jennifer L. Hart - finished Feb. 18

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day, and February 22 Walking the Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Who Let the Dog Out? by David Rosenfelt - finished Feb. 23

February Mini Challenge

5/5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Find a book with a shadow on it. Could be the shadow of a person, could be shadows cast by trees or a house — you get the picture.
Under Shadow Of Doubt by Juanita Kees 5★s 3/2/17

2. February 5 is National Weatherman's Day and February 10 is Umbrella Day: Find a book that has a weather-related word in the title. For example: stormy, lightning, snow, rain, sun, hurricane, wind . . .
Before the Rains by Dinah Jefferies 5★s 6/2/17

3. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym (eg: Kylie Logan/Casey Daniels, Vicki Delaney/Eva Gates, Ellery Adams/JB Stanley, Dean James/Melissa James, JK Rowling/Robert Galbraith, Nora Roberts/JD Robb, Alice Kimberly/Cleo Coyle, Joyce Lavene & Jim Lavene/JJ Cook, Avery Aames/Daryl Wood Gerber, Tim Myers/Melissa Glazer, Cricket McCrae/Bailey Cates, Sheila Connolly/Sarah Atwell)
Echoes in Death by J.D. Robb 5★s 5/2/17 Nora Roberts

4. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day: Read a book with a mostly red or pink cover, or that at least has a red or pink spine.
Who Killed The Bride? by Lily Malone 4.5★s

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day, and February 22 Walking the Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
All Fall Down by Cassandra Austin 4.5★s 7/2/17

Heather L wrote: "Marisa wrote: "Is this cover valid for shadow?



I think the bar shadow is in the wall. As I'm not sure..."


Yep, that'll work! :-)"

Thank you! After I don't know how much time in my TBR, I'm going to read it :D

I love these mini challenges! They've helped me meet my goal of reading more and playing around on FB less - lol!

Here's my list:

Book with a shadow on the cover
In the Spirit of Murder by Laura Belgrave

Book with weather word in the title
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

Book whose author uses a pen-name
Fat Cat At Large by Janet Cantrell aka Kaye George

Book with a red or pink cover or spine
A Nose for Hanky Panky by Sharon Love Cook

Book with a dog on the cover
Unbelievable by Cindy Blackburn

I'm in, still have to see what books I have with a dog on the cover but here are my other picks.

Ground Hog Day: Cake on a Hot Tin Roof

National Weatherman's Day and Umbrella Day: Swingin' in the Rain

Get a Different Name Day: A Catered Valentine's Day

American Heart Month and Valentine's Day: The Chocolate Cupid Killings

Love Your Pet Day, and Walking the Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

In!

1. Find a book with a shadow on it. finished 2/23/17

2. Find a book that has a weather-related word in the title.

3. Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym 2/1/17

4. Read a book with a mostly red or pink cover, or that at least has a red or pink spine. Better Read than Dead 2/3/17

5. Read a book with a dog on the cover.

Finished 2/27 -- just under the wire!

Julesy wrote: "This worked out well. These were all books I was planning to read in February anyway!"


Don't you love when things work out that way? *VBG*

Betty wrote: "I love these mini challenges! They've helped me meet my goal of reading more and playing around on FB less - lol!"






Hehe... Happy to help motivate you to read more. Love that cover, BTW.

February Mini-Challenge

4/5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Find a book with a shadow on it.

Ice Cream Murder.......2/9/15

2. February 5 is National Weatherman's Day and February 10 is Umbrella Day: Find a book that has a weather-related word in the title.

Murder in Tropical Breeze.....2/7/17

3. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.

Half A Mind TO Murder...Paula Paul/Paula Carter....2/10/15

4. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day: Read a book with a mostly red or pink cover, or that at least has a red or pink spine.

Murder Offstage

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day, and February 22 Walking the Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

A Beeline to Murder....2/16/17

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Find a book with a shadow on it. Could be the shadow of a person, could be shadows cast by trees or a house — you get the picture. Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race 02.21.17

2. February 5 is National Weatherman's Day and February 10 is Umbrella Day: Find a book that has a weather-related word in the title. For example: stormy, lightning, snow, rain, sun, hurricane, wind . . .

3. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym (eg: Kylie Logan/Casey Daniels, Vicki Delaney/Eva Gates, Ellery Adams/JB Stanley, Dean James/Melissa James, JK Rowling/Robert Galbraith, Nora Roberts/JD Robb, Alice Kimberly/Cleo Coyle, Joyce Lavene & Jim Lavene/JJ Cook, Avery Aames/Daryl Wood Gerber, Tim Myers/Melissa Glazer, Cricket McCrae/Bailey Cates, Sheila Connolly/Sarah Atwell)

4. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day: Read a book with a mostly red or pink cover, or that at least has a red or pink spine. Maids of Misfortune 02,26.17

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day, and February 22 Walking the Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.Serafina and the Twisted Staff02.24.17

I'm in. :) I'll keep my list in my individual folder, located here, until I'm finished.

I want to try
will start with #1 shadow.
Murder at the Lighthouse on kindle
#2 weather. Chill Factor
#3 Different Name JD Robb Echoes in Death
#4 Valentine Day
Valentine Murder by Leslie Meier

Hating Valentine's Day

#5 Dog. Pineapple Lies on kindle

First time trying this:

2/5

1. Groundhog Day - Panic Button by Kylie Logan
2. National Weatherman's Day - Fatal Frost by Karen Macinerney 2/13/17
3. Get A Different Name Day - Silence in the Surf by Kate Dyer-Seeley aka Ellie Alexander. 2/4/17
4. American Heart Month - Dying for Strawberries by Sharon Farrow
5. Love Your Pet Day - Death at First Sight by Lena Gregory

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Reading Challenges > February 2017 Mini Challenges

February 1, 2017 to February 28, 2017

Completed 0/5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Find a book with a shadow on it. Could be the shadow of a person, could be shadows cast by trees or a house — you get the picture.

2. February 5 is National Weatherman's Day and February 10 is Umbrella Day: Find a book that has a weather-related word in the title. For example: stormy, lightning, snow, rain, sun, hurricane, wind . . .

3. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym (eg: Kylie Logan/Casey Daniels, Vicki Delaney/Eva Gates, Ellery Adams/JB Stanley, Dean James/Melissa James, JK Rowling/Robert Galbraith, Nora Roberts/JD Robb, Alice Kimberly/Cleo Coyle, Joyce Lavene & Jim Lavene/JJ Cook, Avery Aames/Daryl Wood Gerber, Tim Myers/Melissa Glazer, Cricket McCrae/Bailey Cates, Sheila Connolly/Sarah Atwell)

4. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day: Read a book with a mostly red or pink cover, or that at least has a red or pink spine.

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day, and February 22 Walking the Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

Made it!!

1. Shadow on cover (17/02/17) - Murder in the Mystery Suite
2. Weather word in title (27/02/17) - The Art of Racing in the Rain
3. Author with pseudonym (01/02/17) - A Flicker of Doubt, Tim Myers
4. Red/pink cover/spine (01/02/17) - Brownies, Bodies & Bad Guys
5. Dog on cover (16/02/17) - Brownies, Bodies & Bad Guys

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February Mini Challenges
Completed: 5/5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Find a book with a shadow on it. Could be the shadow of a person, could be shadows cast by trees or a house — you get the picture.
The Amateurs by Sara Shepard 2/4

2. February 5 is National Weatherman's Day and February 10 is Umbrella Day: Find a book that has a weather-related word in the title. For example: stormy, lightning, snow, rain, sun, hurricane, wind . . .
Storm Front by Jim Butcher 2/27

3. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym
Charms and Chocolate Chips by Bailey Cates 2/23

4. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day: Read a book with a mostly red or pink cover, or that at least has a red or pink spine.
Never Never by James Patterson 2/26

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day, and February 22 Walking the Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Dead and Breakfast by Kate Kingsbury 2/2

February 2017 Mini Challenges

I failed miserably last month. Hope to do better this time despite the shorter month!

✔1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Find a book with a shadow on it. Could be the shadow of a person, could be shadows cast by trees or a house — you get the picture.
Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty


2. February 5 is National Weatherman's Day and February 10 is Umbrella Day: Find a book that has a weather-related word in the title. For example: stormy, lightning, snow, rain, sun, hurricane, wind . . .

✔3. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym (eg: Kylie Logan/Casey Daniels, Vicki Delaney/Eva Gates, Ellery Adams/JB Stanley, Dean James/Melissa James, JK Rowling/Robert Galbraith, Nora Roberts/JD Robb, Alice Kimberly/Cleo Coyle, Joyce Lavene & Jim Lavene/JJ Cook, Avery Aames/Daryl Wood Gerber, Tim Myers/Melissa Glazer, Cricket McCrae/Bailey Cates, Sheila Connolly/Sarah Atwell)
Dark Chocolate Demise by Jenn McKinlay (aka Lucy Lawrence) 2/8/17

4. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day: Read a book with a mostly red or pink cover, or that at least has a red or pink spine.

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day, and February 22 Walking the Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

Trying the February 2017 Mini Challenges

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Find a book with a shadow on it.

The Whole Cat and Caboodle by Sofie Ryan - ****

2. February 5 is National Weatherman's Day and February 10 is Umbrella Day: Find a book that has a weather-related word in the title.
Iced to Death by Peg Cochran - A Gourmet De-Lite Mystery ****

3. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.

That Old Flame of Mine by J. J. Cook/Joyce Laverne & Jim Laverne - ****

4. February is American Heart Month and February 14th is Valentine's Day: Read a book with mostly red or pink cover, or at least a red or pink spine.

Gone But Not Forgotten by Mary Marks -****

5. February 20th is Love Your Pet Day and February 22nd Walking the Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

One Foot in the Grape by Carlene O'Neil ****

Done! 2/26

I'm in - for my first challenge with this group :) I'm pretty sure I have at least two books in my stack I picked up at the library yesterday that meet requirements. I like the idea of a 5-book challenge. Sometimes I put a lot of pressure on myself with the 10-books ones.

1. Shadow on cover - Runaway Vampire 2/18
2. Weather word in title - The Icing on the Corpse 2/26
3. Author with pseudonym - Prose and Cons 2/3
4. Red/pink cover/spine - The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott 2/25
5. Dog on cover - Cheddar Off Dead 2/15

February 2017 Mini Challenge
5/5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day - Bad Housekeeping: An Agnes and Effie Mystery - Finished 2/10/17

2. February 5 is National Weatherman's Day and February 10 is Umbrella Day - Reading Up a Storm - Finished 2/25/17

3. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day - When the Grits Hit the Fan - Finished 2/17/17

4. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day - Kneaded to Death - Finished 2/3/17

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day, and February 22 Walking the Dog Day - Murder at the Fortune Teller's Table - Finished 2/7/17

Completed 4/5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Find a book with a shadow on it. Could be the shadow of a person, could be shadows cast by trees or a house — you get the picture.
If the Shoe Kills by Lynn Cahoon Finished 02/06/2017.

2. February 5 is National Weatherman's Day and February 10 is Umbrella Day: Find a book that has a weather-related word in the title. For example: stormy, lightning, snow, rain, sun, hurricane, wind . . .
Raining Men and Corpses by Anne R. Tan Finished 02/12/2017

3. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym (eg: Kylie Logan/Casey Daniels, Vicki Delaney/Eva Gates, Ellery Adams/JB Stanley, Dean James/Melissa James, JK Rowling/Robert Galbraith, Nora Roberts/JD Robb, Alice Kimberly/Cleo Coyle, Joyce Lavene & Jim Lavene/JJ Cook, Avery Aames/Daryl Wood Gerber, Tim Myers/Melissa Glazer, Cricket McCrae/Bailey Cates, Sheila Connolly/Sarah Atwell)
Chili to Die for by Lilly York aka Darlene Shortridge Finished 2/7/2017

4. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day: Read a book with a mostly red or pink cover, or that at least has a red or pink spine.
Dying to Get Published by Judy Fitzwater

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day, and February 22 Walking the Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum Finished 2/10/2017
"And Toto too"

I am gonna give this a go!

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Find a book with a shadow on it. Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet 02/06/2017


2. February 5 is National Weatherman's Day and February 10 is Umbrella Day: Find a book that has a weather-related word in the title. For example: stormy, lightning, snow, rain, sun, hurricane, wind . . .

3. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym Mayhem at the Orient Express

4. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day: Read a book with a mostly red or pink cover, or that at least has a red or pink spine.

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day, and February 22 Walking the Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover. All Creatures Great and Small

I'm still trying to figure out which books to use to fill the remaining 4 slots.

I still need one by another name
I have read all of JD Robb and don't care for her other work
Any ideas as I need some
Thanks

BarbaraH, have you read the book which is published today, Echoes in Death?

First novel done:

1. February 2nd is Ground Hog Day - Find a book with a shadow on it. Could be the shadow of a person, could be shadows cast by trees or a house. by Nevada Barr (2 Stars)

Marisa wrote: "BarbaraH, have you read the book which is published today, Echoes in Death?"

I am on the list at Library looking forward to reading it

BarbaraH wrote: "I am on the list at Library looking forward to reading it "

I've been lucky enough to get it today (I recommended it at the library some time ago).

Finished :)

5/5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Find a book with a shadow on it. Could be the shadow of a person, could be shadows cast by trees or a house — you get the picture.
Under Shadow Of Doubt by Juanita Kees 5★s 3/2/17

2. February 5 is National Weatherman's Day and February 10 is Umbrella Day: Find a book that has a weather-related word in the title. For example: stormy, lightning, snow, rain, sun, hurricane, wind . . .
Before the Rains by Dinah Jefferies 5★s 6/2/17

3. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym (eg: Kylie Logan/Casey Daniels, Vicki Delaney/Eva Gates, Ellery Adams/JB Stanley, Dean James/Melissa James, JK Rowling/Robert Galbraith, Nora Roberts/JD Robb, Alice Kimberly/Cleo Coyle, Joyce Lavene & Jim Lavene/JJ Cook, Avery Aames/Daryl Wood Gerber, Tim Myers/Melissa Glazer, Cricket McCrae/Bailey Cates, Sheila Connolly/Sarah Atwell)
Echoes in Death by J.D. Robb 5★s 5/2/17 Nora Roberts

4. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day: Read a book with a mostly red or pink cover, or that at least has a red or pink spine.
Who Killed The Bride? by Lily Malone 4.5★s

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day, and February 22 Walking the Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
All Fall Down by Cassandra Austin 4.5★s 7/2/17

Way to go Brenda! :)

Thanks Kimberly :)

Congrats, Brenda!

Way to go Brenda. I am not sure I'll get all 5 read this month. A short month and too much real life.

Congratulations, Brenda!

Gary wrote: "Way to go Brenda. I am not sure I'll get all 5 read this month. A short month and too much real life."

Same with me, Gary. I haven't even finished one book yet.

Wow, that is great Brenda, all in the first week. Congratulations.

Thanks guys :)

I just started on my second novel last night:

2. February 5th is National Weatherman's Day and February 10 is Umbrella Day - Find a book that has a weather-related word in the title. Frost by Kate Avery Ellison

Gary wrote: "Way to go Brenda. I am not sure I'll get all 5 read this month. A short month and too much real life."

The same and some novels out which don't fit the challenge but...

BarbaraH wrote: "I still need one by another name
I have read all of JD Robb and don't care for her other work
Any ideas as I need some
Thanks"

Perhaps this month's featured author, Susan Furlong AKA Lucy Arlington? '-)

Three down 2 to go.

I finally finished ONE book. LOL I am currently reading 2 books for the challenge. I should be able to finish by the end of the month, with fingers crossed.

February 2017 Mini Challenge

Read 2 of 5

Feb 2 is Ground Hog Day: Book with a shadow —

Feb 5 is National Weatherman's Day & Feb 10 is Umbrella Day: Book with weather-related word in the title - Fogged Inn: 2/13/17

Feb 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Book by an author who uses a pseudonym - Pies and Prejudice: 2/24/17

Feb is American Heart Month & Feb 14 is Valentine's Day: Book with a mostly red or pink cover or spine -

Feb 20 is Love Your Pet Day & Feb 22 Walking the Dog Day: Book with a dog on the cover -

I'm currently reading the 4th book of my 5 books for this month's challenge. Looks like I may finish it after all.

Now 15% done with my final book of this month's challenge.

I need to stop with participating in so many challenges. I am in 3 challenges for February and still trying to finish up 3 Winter challenges as well as some challenges for the first quarter that end at the end of March. I will finish, but it will be close. Next month, no challenges. I am just going to read whatever I want on my TBR list.