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Here are your March 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. March is National Craft Month, the second week in March is Crochet Week, March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that revolves around quilting or crochet.

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read the oldest book in your TBR pile.

3. March is National Irish American Heritage Month and March 17 is Saint Patrick's Day: Read a book that is set in Ireland or which has a green cover.

4. March 21 is Tea for Two Tuesday: Read a book set at a teashop, or which has a teapot or teacup on the cover.

5. March 31 is National Clam on the Half Shell Day: Read a book set on or by the ocean.

Regarding number 2...Is that oldest as in earliest publication date or the length of time in the TBR? If it is the latter I have 12 books that were all posted to my TBR when I joined GR back in Dec of 2014.

Gary: Oldest as in read one of the books that's been languishing far too long in Mount TBR.

Status 5/5

1. March is National Craft Month, the second week in March is Crochet Week, March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that revolves around quilting or crochet.
Robbing Peter to Kill Paul by Gin Jones Finished March 5, 2017

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read the oldest book in your TBR pile.
Skinwalker by Faith Hunter The first book I added to my TBR shelf on Goodreads back at the end of 2014. Finished March 25, 2017.

3. March is National Irish American Heritage Month and March 17 is Saint Patrick's Day: Read a book that is set in Ireland or which has a green cover.

The Amersham Rubies by Rhys Bowen Finished March 13, 2017

4. March 21 is Tea for Two Tuesday: Read a book set at a teashop, or which has a teapot or teacup on the cover.
Leave No Stone Unturned by Jeanne Glidewell Finished March 16, 2017

5. March 31 is National Clam on the Half Shell Day: Read a book set on or by the ocean.
Murder on the Aloha Express by Sally J. Smith Finished March 9, 2017

Just finished in the message above my tenative line-up for this challenge.

Another fun challenge!! Count me in. I have the most fun looking up books to fit the criteria each month.

1. Book about crochet or quilting.
The Christmas Quilt by Cindi Myers

2. The oldest book in my TBR tower.
Misfortune Cookies by Linda P. Kozar

3. Book with a green cover.
Struck by Shillelagh: An Alana O'Neill Mystery with Vintage Recipes: Includes Bonus Story: Thankful for Pie by Amy Alessio

4. Book set in a teashop.
Alas, She Drowned by Monica Knightley

5. Book set by the ocean.
A Deadly Christmas Carol by Sharon Love Cook

March Mini Challenge

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1. March is National Craft Month, the second week in March is Crochet Week, March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that revolves around quilting or crochet.

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read the oldest book in your TBR pile.
Spirit of Lost Angels by Liza Perrat 4★s 19/3/17

3. March is National Irish American Heritage Month and March 17 is Saint Patrick's Day: Read a book that is set in Ireland or which has a green cover.
Faithful Place by Tana French 4★s

4. March 21 is Tea for Two Tuesday: Read a book set at a teashop, or which has a teapot or teacup on the cover.

5. March 31 is National Clam on the Half Shell Day: Read a book set on or by the ocean.
A Letter From Italy by Pamela Hart 5★s 3/3/17

2017 March Mini Challenge

Updated: Mar. 29
Progress: 4/5

1. March is National Craft Month, the second week in March is Crochet Week, March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that revolves around quilting or crochet.
Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman - finished Mar. 21

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read the oldest book in your TBR pile.
The 7th Month by Lisa Gardner - finished Mar. 6

3. March is National Irish American Heritage Month and March 17 is Saint Patrick's Day: Read a book that is set in Ireland or which has a green cover.
Silenced in the Surf by Kate E. Dyer-Seeley - finished Mar. 10

4. March 21 is Tea for Two Tuesday: Read a book set at a teashop, or which has a teapot or teacup on the cover.
Death at the Day Lily Cafe by Wendy Sand Eckel - currently reading

5. March 31 is National Clam on the Half Shell Day: Read a book set on or by the ocean.
Twisted Vine by Toby Neal - finished Mar. 29

Here's the plan for March, subject to change of course. Have to check at home to see which book I have with a teapot/cup on it since I know I have some.

National Craft Month, Crochet Week, National Quilting Day: Old Maid's Puzzle

Old Stuff Day: An Anniversary to Die For

National Irish American Heritage Month and Saint Patrick's Day: The PMS Murder

Tea for Two Tuesday: Read a book set at a teashop, or which has a teapot or teacup on the cover.

National Clam on the Half Shell Day: Death Comes Silently

I'm in!
March Mini Challenge
4/5 as of 3/31/17

National Craft Month, Crochet Week, National Quilting Day: Read a book that revolves around quilting or crochet. - Knot What It Seams: 3/27/17

Mar 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read the oldest book in your TBR pile.

National Irish American Heritage Month and Mar 17 is Saint Patrick's Day: Read a book that is set in Ireland or which has a green cover - A Turn for the Bad: 3/14/17

Mar 21 is Tea for Two Tuesday: Read a book set at a teashop, or which has a teapot or teacup on the cover. - Shadow of a Spout: 3/28/17

Mar 31 is National Clam on the Half Shell Day: Read a book set on or by the ocean. - Caught Dead Handed: 3/24/17 (set in Salem, MA)

1. March is National Craft Month, the second week in March is Crochet Week, March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that revolves around quilting or crochet. By Hook or by Crook 03.02.17

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read the oldest book in your TBR pile.

3. March is National Irish American Heritage Month and March 17 is Saint Patrick's Day: Read a book that is set in Ireland or which has a green cover.

4. March 21 is Tea for Two Tuesday: Read a book set at a teashop, or which has a teapot or teacup on the cover. Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse 03.14.17

5. March 31 is National Clam on the Half Shell Day: Read a book set on or by the ocean.A Haunting Dream 03.11.17

I'm in, now in the quest of finding books.

I'm in.

5/5

National Craft Month, Crochet Week, National Quilting Day: Read a book that revolves around quilting or crochet.

Murders on Elderberry Road.....3/3/17

Mar 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read the oldest book in your TBR pile.
At Wicks End.....3/5/17

National Irish American Heritage Month and Mar 17 is Saint Patrick's Day: Read a book that is set in Ireland or which has a green cover

Beeline To Trouble....3/17/17

Mar 21 is Tea for Two Tuesday: Read a book set at a teashop, or which has a teapot or teacup on the cover.

An Aria of Omens....3/23/17

Mar 31 is National Clam on the Half Shell Day: Read a book set on or by the ocean.

Iced Under.....3/8/17

Three days left .... with only two books left to read, that shouldn't be a problem. But, unfortunately, I've been having lots of trouble getting into any book over the last week or so. Too much stress I imagine. I changed books several times before I picked up Cindy Blackburn's Unbelievable. I laughed out loud several times in the first chapter. Thanks, Cindy! I needed that. I'm pretty sure I can finish that one today. That gives me three days to read the last one. Fingers crossed life doesn't intervene too badly with my reading plans.
Congratulations to all who have finished.
Happy reading!

Betty wrote: "Three days left .... with only two books left to read, that shouldn't be a problem. But, unfortunately, I've been having lots of trouble getting into any book over the last week or so. Too much str..."

I think you meant this for the February thread, but I can understand your "trouble". It is taking me longer than I would like to finish the Ellery Queen novel I'm reading.

Gary wrote: I think you meant this for the February thread, but I can understand your "trouble". It is taking me longer than I would like to finish the Ellery Queen novel I'm reading.

Oops! See what I mean--having trouble concentrating. Quilters call it quiltheimers. -- lol!

]March is National Craft Month, the second week in March is Crochet Week, March 18 National Quilting Day:

1.Read a book that revolves around quilting or crochet. "Hooked on Murder " Betty Hechtman

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read the oldest book in your TBR pile. "The Girl who came home a tale of the Titanic " by Hazel Gaynor. I found this among my books, incidentally this fantastic book was about the life of a young Irish girl.

3. March is National Irish American Heritage Month and March 17 is Saint Patrick's Day: Read a book that is set in Ireland or which has a green cover. "Irish eyes" Mary Kay Andrews

4. March 21 is Tea for Two Tuesday: Read a book set at a teashop, or which has a teapot or teacup on the cover. "Masquerade of Muertos " Patricia Greenwood

5. March 31 is National Clam on the Half Shell Day: Read a book set on or by the ocean. "Booked for Trouble " Eva Gates

I'm jumping on this challenge, sounds like fun.

I hate to be nit picky but Heather can you fix the title of this challenge?

1. March is National Craft Month, the second week in March is Crochet Week, March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that revolves around quilting or crochet. Knot In My Backyard

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read the oldest book in your TBR pile. The Way of the Wicked 03/13/2017

3. March is National Irish American Heritage Month and March 17 is Saint Patrick's Day: Read a book that is set in Ireland or which has a green cover. Murder at an Irish Wedding 03/23/2017

4. March 21 is Tea for Two Tuesday: Read a book set at a teashop, or which has a teapot or teacup on the cover. Flipped for Murder 03/15/2017

5. March 31 is National Clam on the Half Shell Day: Read a book set on or by the ocean. Death With An Ocean View 03/10/2017

This is fun! I'm averaging four from my TBR list and one new one I have to hunt down. What a good way to work through my list and find new books!

1. Quilting or crocheting - A Stitch in Crime
2. Oldest book in TBR (not that anyone probably cares, but I feel the need to be super honest and admit this is only the second oldestdeleted older book from TBR, just not interested anymore) - Casting Spells
3. Ireland or a green cover - A Turn for the Bad
4. Teashop, tea cozy, or tea on cover - Bran New Death
5. Set on or by the ocean - A Deadly Cliché

I'm in!
March Mini Challenge


National Craft Month, Crochet Week, National Quilting Day: Read a book that revolves around quilting or crochet. -A Stitch in Crime -finished 3-20-17

Mar 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read the oldest book in your TBR pile.
Death on Demand 1--finished 3-3-17


National Irish American Heritage Month and Mar 17 is Saint Patrick's Day: Read a book that is set in Ireland or which has a green cover.
Magic Shifts --finished 3-4-17

Mar 21 is Tea for Two Tuesday: Read a book set at a teashop, or which has a teapot or teacup on the cover.
A Fatal Twist of Lemon --finished 3-15-17

Mar 31 is National Clam on the Half Shell Day: Read a book set on or by the ocean.
Stormchaser --finished 3-16-17

March Mini Challenges
Completed: 5/5

1. March is National Craft Month, the second week in March is Crochet Week, March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that revolves around quilting or crochet.
Plainly Murder by Isabella Alan 3/31

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read the oldest book in your TBR pile.
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult 3/16

3. March is National Irish American Heritage Month and March 17 is Saint Patrick's Day: Read a book that is set in Ireland or which has a green cover.
Scandal in Skibbereen by Sheila Connolly 3/20

4. March 21 is Tea for Two Tuesday: Read a book set at a teashop, or which has a teapot or teacup on the cover.
Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs 3/31

5. March 31 is National Clam on the Half Shell Day: Read a book set on or by the ocean.
Murder Most Frothy by Cleo Coyle 3/19

In:

1. Read a book that revolves around quilting or crochet. Done

2. Read the oldest book in your TBR pile. done

3. Read a book that is set in Ireland or which has a green cover. done

4. Read a book set at a teashop, or which has a teapot or teacup on the cover.
Done

5. Read a book set on or by the ocean. done

Finished 3/23/17! Great challenge!

I'm in. My list is in my individual folder, located here.

BTW, the first one should be easy since the author of the month for March, Elizabeth Spann Craig, has a series with quilting! :)

My choice for #3 is both set in Ireland and has a green cover! :)

And, I had some trouble with #2... I just turned 40 and there are books that I know I've wanted to read since I was in my 20's but Goodreads didn't exist. So, I had to remember books I put on my Amazon wishlist. :O ;) I honestly can't remember which one is the "oldest" but I know I had a ton of Wilkie Collins books on there, once upon a time. I removed them when I purchased the Delphi Classics Complete Works of Wilkie Collins. I haven't finished reading all of the books, so chose one I hadn't read yet. :)

Kimberly wrote: "I'm in. My list is in my individual folder, located here.

BTW, the first one should be easy since the author of the month for March, Elizabeth Spann Craig, has a series with quilting! :)

My choi..."
The TBR one is the one I have reconsidered. I may use the oldest on my GR to be read shelf, but I have tons of HC and PB books in boxes that predate GR by decades. I'll pick something eventually.

Gary wrote: "Kimberly wrote..."

That oldest on the TBR is tough. I even made note in my list above, I'm not doing the oldest on my TBR, only the second oldest. Like you, I have other books lying around that should get added to GR, which are probably older. Additionally, I need another round of cleaning out my GR TBR. I think the last time I did it was when I gave up on a book I'd been waiting 20 years to be published. That book is technically the oldest on my mental TBR.

March 2017 Mini Challenge

✔1. March is National Craft Month, the second week in March is Crochet Week, March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that revolves around quilting or crochet.
Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman 3/21/17

✔2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read the oldest book in your TBR pile.
Currant Events by Piers Anthony 3/19/17

✔3. March is National Irish American Heritage Month and March 17 is Saint Patrick's Day: Read a book that is set in Ireland or which has a green cover.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne


✔4. March 21 is Tea for Two Tuesday: Read a book set at a teashop, or which has a teapot or teacup on the cover.
The Diva Serves High Tea by Krista Davis 3/24/17


✔5. March 31 is National Clam on the Half Shell Day: Read a book set on or by the ocean.
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson 3/7/17

I'm in for this month

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1. Crochet or quilting - Betty Hechtman - Hooked on Murder
2. Oldest Book in TBR pile - Jana DeLeon - Showdown in Mudbug
3. Set in Ireland or green cover - Carlene O'Connor - Murder in an Irish Village
4. Set at a teashop or teapot of teacup on cover - Amanda Cooper - Tempest in a Teapot
5. Book set on or by an open - Sara Rossett - Milkshakes, Mermaids or Murder

I might as well open my account.

1. Quilting or crochet - Quilt or Innocence, Elizabeth Craig (10/03/17)
2. Oldest book on the pile - Brimstone Kiss, Carole Nelson Douglas (only been on the list since 11/2008!) (22/03/17)
3. Set in Ireland - Top O' the Mournin', Maddy Hunter (03/03/17)
4. Teashop or teapot - Tea with Milk and Murder, HY Hanna (03/03/17)
5. By the ocean - Murder at Dolphin Bay, Kathi Daley (05/03/17)

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I'm in
March 2017
5/5

1. March is National Craft Month, the second week in March is Crochet Week, March 18 National Quilting Day - Murder, Served Simply - Finished 3/4/17

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day - A Crossworder's Gift - Finished 3/14/17

3. March is National Irish American Heritage Month and March 17 is Saint Patrick's Day - Southern Fried - Finished 3/11/17

4. March 21 is Tea for Two Tuesday - Elementary, She Read - Finished 3/8/17

5. March 31 is National Clam on the Half Shell Day - Tightening the Threads - Finished 3/14/17

1 down 4 to go.

Just started reading the oldest book on my Mount TBR by Robin LaFevers.

2 down 3 to go.

Gary wrote: "2 down 3 to go."
You're on a roll, Gary!

I've got one book left to read in the Winter Challenge and have read one short book in the March Challenge. Still haven't chosen the oldest book in my towering TBR pile, though, but there's still time.

I haven't put the oldest book in my post yet either. Right now I am reading a book for a challenge in another group. I will be reading the book by Mary Daheim next.

I'm in!!!!

1. The Double Wedding Ring: A Someday Quilts Mystery Featuring Nell Fitzgerald by Clara O'Donohue
***DONE***

2. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

3. Irish Imbas: Celtic Mythology Collection 2016 by Brian O'Sullivan

4. Tempest in the Tea Room (Jewish Regency Mystery Series #1) by Libi Astaire ***DONE***

5. Clammed Up (A Maine Clambake Mystery Book 1) by Barbara Ross ***DONE***

So much fun!!!!

*** I didn't finish in time. Oh well next month awaits!***

This is my status till the moment:
(2 / 5)

2.- Old Stuff Day: The Good, the Bad and the Witchy by Heather Blake (03/03/2017 - ★★★★☆) (Not the very oldest, but three years in my TBR qualify it like old, I think ;) )
3.- National Irish American Heritage Month / Saint Patrick's Day: Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon (07/03/2017 - ★★★★★)

Yoohoo! Four down and one to go for this March mini challenge. I'm not happy with my current selection; I just can't get into it. So I'm looking for another book about quilting. But for once I have time to take it easy and breathe, no rush.

I had a slow start this month but now that we are at the halfway mark, I am currently reading my last 3 books now. Hope I can finish them before the end of the month.

Currently over halfway through my 4th book of the month. Still trying to figure out which book to use as the one from my TBR.

I've only managed to finish one book for the challenge this month and that's:

2. March 2nd is Old Stuff Day - Read the oldest book in your TBR pile. Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers (4 1/2 Stars)

I've been having a hard time getting into anything after reading Grave Mercy, but I think I've finally managed to break my bad luck streak with The Anteater of Death by Betty Webb. The Anteater of Death will count as my second novel for this challenge since the main character lives on a houseboat.

Congrats to all who've managed to finish so far!

Heather L wrote: "Here are your March 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 ..."

Hello! I just found this challenge and would still like to join if it's okay! I know I catch-up if it's allowed, and, in fact, already have four out of the five books mentally picked out. Thanks!

Go for it Meg :) You've still got 2 weeks to go!

Hooray! Finished with the March Mini Challenge and ready for April.

Way to go Betty!

Congratulations Betty! :)

Meg wrote: "I've been having a hard time getting into anything after reading Grave Mercy, but I think I've finally managed to break my bad luck streak with The Anteater of Death by Betty Webb. The Anteater of Death will count as my second novel for this challenge since the main character lives on a houseboat. "

I have this book as one of the oldest on my TBR as well. Glad to hear it's good enough to break your bad streak. ;-) I think I should move this up in my TBR.

Meg,

You are welcome to join any of the challenges at any time! :)

Cool! Will fill in as I go along...

5/5 - DONE!

1. Read a book that revolves around quilting or crochet.

Mary Devlin Lynch - The Quilt Ripper - done

2. Read the oldest book in your TBR pile.

Emma Jameson - Ice Blue - done

3. Read a book that is set in Ireland or which has a green cover.

Kelly Running - Celtic Ties - done

4. Read a book set at a teashop

H. Y. Hanna - Tea with Milk and Murder - done

5. Read a book set on or by the ocean

Leslie Langtry - Ukulele Murder - done

4 down one to go.