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May 2017 Mini Challenges
In! *****finished at 1130 pm on 5/31. Nothing like getting it in under the wire*****1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).
2. It’s National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, May 11 is Eat What You Want Day, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, and the 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Read a book about food or with food on the cover.
3. The 2nd week of May is Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover.
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. **
5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title (e.g.: The Color Purple, Harold’s Purple Crayon, Riders of the Purple Sage, Writers of the Purple Sage, Purple Rose of Cairo).
Heather L wrote: "Here are your May 2017 Mini Challenges!.... ** Here’s an easy tip for finding the fourth book of a series. Go to your GR bookshelf (the “My Books” tab above). In the search field, enter the number 4. This will bring up a list of books that are fourth in a series and tell you whether you have read it yet or not. Be warned, it will also bring up books numbered 14, 24, 34, etc., but it’s an easy way to find a fourth book. Remember that it doesn’t have to be a mystery...."Thanks so much Heather - I had no idea about this helpful hint!
May Mini Challenge5/5
1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).
2. It’s National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, May 11 is Eat What You Want Day, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, and the 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Read a book about food or with food on the cover.
3. The 2nd week of May is Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover.
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. **
5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title (e.g.: The Color Purple, Harold’s Purple Crayon, Riders of the Purple Sage, Writers of the Purple Sage, Purple Rose of Cairo).
Brenda wrote: "Heather wrote: "Here’s an easy tip for finding the fourth book of a series. Go to your GR bookshelf (the “My Books” tab above). In the search field, enter the number 4. This will bring up a list of books that are fourth in a series and tell you whether you have read it yet or not. Be warned, it will also bring up books numbered 14, 24, 34, etc., "Thanks so much Heather - I had no idea about this helpful hint! "
This also works if you need a specific word in a title or author's name -- Green, for example -- but it brings up every instance of Green in your GR book collection. The number thing also brings up (in Heather's example), books with a 4 in the publication date, in the number of ratings, in the average GR rating, etc., if you have those columns on your shelves.
Hmmmm. The problem with book 4s is I want to be at that point in the series. Although there are series where that does matter. Poirot #4 is The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Nero Wolfe #4 is The Red Box. I haven't read either of those and have them on my Nook. Of course book 4 in the Toby Peters Mystery series is The Howard Hughes Affair. That is my next book up in that series. Then there is Terry Brook's Landover series. Book 4 is The Tangle Box, I have read the first 3 in the series. Choices, choices...
I'm in! This is going to be fun. Thanks for the hint about finding the fourth book in a series!
I'm in, too. The hardest part will be waiting til May 01 to start reading some of these.1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book.
2. Read a book about food or with food on the cover.
3. Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover.
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series.
5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine.
Heather L wrote: "Here are your May 2017 Mini Challenges!...Here are some of the “fourth” books I found on my shelf that I need to read yet and are up next in a series for me (I am one of those people who prefers to read series books in order):... Confession by Nancy Pickard, Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts.
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Thanks for the list. I may use the Victoria Laurie book.
fyi - Confession is the 9th book in the Jenny Cain series. (I noticed because I've read up to that one.) Not sure why it came up with #4. Marriage Is Murder is 4th in the series.
May Mini-Challenge1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book.
2. It’s National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, May 11 is Eat What You Want Day, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, and the 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Read a book about food or with food on the cover.
3. The 2nd week of May is Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover.
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published.
5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title.
Still narrowing things down but this is what I've come up with so far.Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).
National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, Eat What You Want Day, National Chocolate Chip Day, and Pick Strawberries Day: A Spoonful of Murder
Wildflower Week, Iris Day and Water a Flower Day: Seed No Evil
Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — Firestorm or So Faux, So Good
Wear Purple for Peace Day: A Murderous Yarn
5/51. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).
High Lonesome by Louis L'Amour Finished May 15, 2017.2. It’s National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, May 11 is Eat What You Want Day, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, and the 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Read a book about food or with food on the cover.
Sinister Snickerdoodles: a Danger Cove Bakery Mystery by Janel Gradowski Finished May 9, 2017.3. The 2nd week of May is Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover.
Deadly Wipeout by Beth Prentice The flower is in the upper left hand corner of the cover. Finished May 20, 2017.4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published.
The Howard Hughes Affair by Stuart M. Kaminsky Toby Peters Series book 4. Finished May 13, 2017.5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title (e.g.: The Color Purple, Harold’s Purple Crayon, Riders of the Purple Sage, Writers of the Purple Sage, Purple Rose of Cairo).
The Norths Meet Murder by Frances Lockridge Finished May 7, 2017.
1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one). 
Completed: 5/7/17
2. It’s National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, May 11 is Eat What You Want Day, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, and the 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Read a book about food or with food on the cover.
Completed: 5/16/17
3. The 2nd week of May is Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover.
Completed: 5/13/17
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. **
5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title (e.g.: The Color Purple, Harold’s Purple Crayon, Riders of the Purple Sage, Writers of the Purple Sage, Purple Rose of Cairo).
Completed: 5/26/17
*May 2017 Mini Challenge 5/5
1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book
Nancy Cohen - Peril By Ponytail done ****
2. Read a book about food or with food on the cover
Lucy Burdette - An Appetite for Murder done ****
3. Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover
Heather Webber - Trouble in Spades done ****
4. May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series
Harper Lin - Lattes, Ladyfingers, and Lies done ****
5. Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover
Chelsea Field - Poison is the New Black done ****
wow heather -- i needed to scare up a #2 in series for this month and was totally drawing a blank. Boy did you make that simple!
1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one). 2. It’s National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, May 11 is Eat What You Want Day, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, and the 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Read a book about food or with food on the cover.
3. The 2nd week of May is Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover.
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. **
5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title (e.g.: The Color Purple, Harold’s Purple Crayon, Riders of the Purple Sage, Writers of the Purple Sage, Purple Rose of Cairo).
May Mini Challenge2/5
1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).
2. Kneaded to Death
3. If You've Got It, Haunt It
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. **
5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title (e.g.: The Color Purple, Harold’s Purple Crayon, Riders of the Purple Sage, Writers of the Purple Sage, Purple Rose of Cairo).
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Done
1.- Kentucky Derby: Small Town Filly by Bethanie Cushman (13/05/2017 - ★★★☆)
2.- National Barbecue Month / National Hamburger Month / National Salad Month / Eat What You Want Day / National Chocolate Chip Day / 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Murder by Butter Chicken by C T Mitchell (27/05/2017 - ★★★☆)
3.- Wildflower Week / Iris Day / Water a Flower Day: Nightshade for Warning by Bailey Cattrell (09/05/2017 - ★★★★)
4.- Star Wars Day: Dressed to Kill by Lynn Cahoon (23/05/2017 - ★★★☆)
5.- Wear Purple for Peace Day: Sinister Snickerdoodles by Janel Gradowski (21/05/2017 - ★★★★)
1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one). 2. It’s National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, May 11 is Eat What You Want Day, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, and the 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Read a book about food or with food on the cover. By Cook or by Crook 05.22.17
3. The 2nd week of May is Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover. Scandal in Skibbereen 05.21.17
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. ** Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet 05.29.17
5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title (e.g.: The Color Purple, Harold’s Purple Crayon, Riders of the Purple Sage, Writers of the Purple Sage, Purple Rose of Cairo). A Charming Crime 05.13.17
I'm in - 5/5
1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby - Murder, Plainly Read - Finished 5/13/17
2. It’s National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, May 11 is Eat What You Want Day, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, and the 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Murder is the Main Course - Finished 5/17/17
3. The 2nd week of May is Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 30 is Water a Flower Day - Marriage Is Pure Murder - Finished 5/9/17
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — Death by Vanilla Latte - Finished 5/7/17
5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day - Final Fondue - Finished 5/30/17
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Oops, corrected my post as I have actually read through book five in that series. No idea why it came up, unless it picked up the number in the publishing date, 1994. As I said, not a flawless system, but it can be useful. ;-\
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Glad you found that tip helpful! :-)
MayDONE
1. horse on the cover 5/5
2. about food or with food on the cover 5/4
3. about flowers or with flowers on the cover 5/8
4. fourth book of any series Navy SEAL Six Pack 5/10
5. (mostly) purple cover
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1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one). 2. It’s National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, May 11 is Eat What You Want Day, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, and the 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Read a book about food or with food on the cover.
3. The 2nd week of May is Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover.
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. **
5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title (e.g.: The Color Purple, Harold’s Purple Crayon, Riders of the Purple Sage, Writers of the Purple Sage, Purple Rose of Cairo).
2/5 complete1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).
2. It’s National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, May 11 is Eat What You Want Day, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, and the 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Read a book about food or with food on the cover. Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke 5/29/17
3. The 2nd week of May is Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover. Slay It with Flowers by Kate Collins 5/5/17
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. **
5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title (e.g.: The Color Purple, Harold’s Purple Crayon, Riders of the Purple Sage, Writers of the Purple Sage, Purple Rose of Cairo).
This is weird... I grabbed a couple of books from the library this week, not even knowing what the May challenges were. But, I thought I'd hold off starting them, just in case, and guess what!?!? I can use both! One is from the Hannah Swenson Mystery series, so it's perfect for a book about food. The other one is The Last Coyote, which just happens to be the fourth book in the Harry Bosch Series! Woo-hoo! :) I thought I was going to have trouble with that one since I prefer to read books in order. ;) :)
Kimberly wrote: "This is weird... I grabbed a couple of books from the library this week, not even knowing what the May challenges were. But, I thought I'd hold off starting them, just in case, and guess what!?!? I..."What a nice coincidence! I enjoy the Hannah Swenson mysteries. I feel like I could gain weight just reading them! And I love Harry Bosch! Happy reading! ;-)
Thanks for posting early, Heather. Guess I'd better get cracking on finishing up April first! :-DMay mini challenge
Updated: July 8
Progress: 4/5
1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).
In the Land of Milk and Honey by Jane Jensen - finished May 2 2. It’s National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, May 11 is Eat What You Want Day, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, and the 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Read a book about food or with food on the cover.
3. The 2nd week of May is Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover.
Deadly Wipeout by Beth Prentice - finished July 84. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You: The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. **
Dying for a Dude by Cindy Sample - finished May 285. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title (e.g.: The Color Purple, Harold’s Purple Crayon, Riders of the Purple Sage, Writers of the Purple Sage, Purple Rose of Cairo).
A Murderous Yarn by Monica Ferris - finished May 9
May Mini ChallengeDuration: May 1, 2017- May 31, 2017
Completed: 1/5
1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).
Outfoxed by Rita Mae Brown (5/22/17)
Ellen Byron
2. It’s National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, May 11 is Eat What You Want Day, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, and the 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Read a book about food or with food on the cover.
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron
3. The 2nd week of May is Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover.
The Ring and the Crown by Melissa de la Cruz
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. **
The Long Stitch Good Night by Amanda Lee
5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title (e.g.: The Color Purple, Harold’s Purple Crayon, Riders of the Purple Sage, Writers of the Purple Sage, Purple Rose of Cairo).
Across the Universe by Beth Revis
I'm in but I might not finish. New Grandbaby coming on the 9th. Will fill in as I go. Love the variety of books.READ A BOOK ABOUT HORSESLost & Found: Kovak & Quaid horse mystery series
READ A BOOK ABOUT FLOWERS A Sprig of Blossomed Thorn
READ A BOOK WITH FOODWriting All Wrongs
READ A BOOK 4TH IN A SERIESThe Late Scholar
READ A BOOK WITH A MOSTLY PURPLE COVERAntiques Fate
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May 2017 Mini ChallengesCompleted: 5/5
1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book.
Digging Up Bones by Aimee Gilchrist 5/2
2. It’s National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, May 11 is Eat What You Want Day, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, and the 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Read a book about food or with food on the cover.
Town in a Blueberry Jam by B.B. Haywood 5/6
3. The 2nd week of May is Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover.
Murder & Mayhem in Goose Pimple Junction by Amy Metz 5/11
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. **
The Kalahari Typing School for Men by Alexander McCall Smith 5/14
5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title (e.g.: The Color Purple, Harold’s Purple Crayon, Riders of the Purple Sage, Writers of the Purple Sage, Purple Rose of Cairo).
Death, Taxes, and Extra-Hold Hairspray by Diane Kelly 5/20
Sz wrote: "I'm in but I might not finish. New Grandbaby coming on the 9th. Will fill in as I go. Love the variety of books."Great news about the Grandbaby!! Congrats! We do have a good variety of books for May. You can always read them later; a new baby is a priority!
Been chomping at the bit (a Dick Francis reference ;-) to get started, but wanted to wait till May 1. Have most of my books selected and will post my list tomorrow. This will be a fun challenge. So many have already started, I feel behind already!
These look a bit harder than last month's, but I'll give them a go.1. Horse on the cover or in the book - The Crediton Killings (07/05/17)
2. About food, or with food on the cover
3. About flowers or flowers on the cover Tulipomania: The Story of the World's Most Coveted Flower & the Extraordinary Passions It Aroused (12/05/17)
4. Fourth in a series - Chance of a Ghost (Haunted Guesthouse #4) (06/05/17)
5. Wear purple for peace.
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Serendipity! Don't you love when that happens? :-D
I'm in again this month-I'll be back later with the list of book titles.
So far I'm 70% of the way through
by Melissa Grey, which I started last month and can use for this challenge for number 5. :D
This is my first time, so apologies if I get anything wrong!Completed
1. Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book: Long Summer Day R.F. Delderfield
2. Read a book about food or with food on the cover: Gooseberries Anton Chekhov
3. Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover: Autobiography of a Geisha Sayo Masuda - flowers on the cover
4. The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. **: On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts Thomas de Quincey - 4th in Penguin Little Black Classics series
5. Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title: Black Moth Georgette Heyer - not sure about the front cover as my copy is missing it, but spine/back cover are all purple.
I'm in for May! Heather, thanks for the hints; you almost made it too easy!My list: (Read 0 out of 5 so far)
Read a book with a horse on the cover. WHIP HAND, by Dick Francis.
Read a book with food on the cover. THE GRILLING SEASON, Diane Mott Davidson
Read a book with flowers on the cover. AGNES HOPPER SHAKES UP SWEETBRIAR, Carol Heilman
The fourth book of any series. MURDER UNDER COVER, Kate Carlisle, Book 4 in the Bibliophile Mysteries (Worked out well, I was going to read it in April, but never got to!)
Read a book that has the word “purple” in the title. THE COLOR PURPLE, Alice Walker (I can’t believe I never read it, so this is the perfect time!)
May mini challenge: 5/5 finished
1. Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book: MURDER WESTERN STYLE
finished 5-21-17 2. Read a book about food or with food on the cover: Southern Fried
finished 5-30-17 3. Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover: Morning Glory Circle
finished 5-17-17 4. The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. **: Copy Cap Murder
finished 5-4-17 5. Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title: Witch Way To Amethyst
finished 5-23-17
1. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one). ***Can’t think of one, the only ones would be that I read over 6 years ago when I was only reading Historical Romances.
2. It’s National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, May 11 is Eat What You Want Day, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, and the 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Read a book about food or with food on the cover.
***One Garish Ghost & Blueberry Peach Jam, Jennifer Fischetto
3. The 2nd week of May is Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover.
***Cozy Mystery Collection, Leighann Dobbs
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. **
***Paws and Effect, Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery, Leighann Dobbs
5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title (e.g.: The Color Purple, Harold’s Purple Crayon, Riders of the Purple Sage, Writers of the Purple Sage, Purple Rose of Cairo).
***Witches of Crystal Cove: Murder Most Horrid, Emma Watts
I'm in! Status: 1/5
1.Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book: Hearse and Buggy
2. Read a book about food or with food on the cover: Buttercream Bump Off
3. Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover: The Thin Woman
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. **
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One down (The Grilling Season, food on the cover)... Four to go!Added 5/7/17, finished MURDER UNDER COVER, three to go!
Added 5/11/17, finished THE COLOR PURPLE, two to go!
Added 5/17/17, finished Agnes Hopper Shakes Up Sweetbriar, one to go! (Finished it 5/16)
I'm in!!! I love these challenges.1.
The Last Cowboy by Lindsay McKenna2.
Cupcakes vs. Brownies by Scott King3.
Peony Street by Pamela Grandstaff4.
Gray Moon Rising Bk#4 by SM Reine5.
Designer Dirty Laundry by Diane Vallere
Just finished my second book for this challenge. Plugging away. Next up is
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Here are your May 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. May 6 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).
2. It’s National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month, May 11 is Eat What You Want Day, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, and the 20th Pick Strawberries Day: Read a book about food or with food on the cover.
3. The 2nd week of May is Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover.
4. May 4 is Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You — The fourth book of any series, that is, or the fourth single title (non-series) book an author has published. **
5. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a (mostly) purple cover, or that at least has a purple spine. Or, read a book that has the word “peace” or “purple” in the title (e.g.: The Color Purple, Harold’s Purple Crayon, Riders of the Purple Sage, Writers of the Purple Sage, Purple Rose of Cairo... War and Peace, Peace Like a River, A Separate Peace).
** Here’s an easy tip for finding the fourth book of a series. Go to your GR bookshelf (the “My Books” tab above). In the search field, enter the number 4. This will bring up a list of books that are fourth in a series and tell you whether you have read it yet or not. Be warned, it will also bring up books numbered 14, 24, 34, etc., but it’s an easy way to find a fourth book. Remember that it doesn’t have to be a mystery.
Here are some of the “fourth” books I found on my shelf that I need to read yet and are up next in a series for me (I am one of those people who prefers to read series books in order): To Brie or Not to Brie by Avery Aames, Deadly Notions by Elizabeth Lynn Casey, City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare, Obsession by Marshall Cook, Into the Fire by Jeaniene Frost, Mr. Monk and the Two Assistants by Lee Goldberg, Julius House by Charlaine Harris, Zach’s Law by Kay Hooper, Killer Insight by Victoria Laurie, Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts.