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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
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Amanda
Anna Catharina
Barb
Barbara
Beth
Diana
Eden
Gary
Helen
Hilary
jaxnsmom
Jeanne
Jeannie
Julesy
Karen
Karen L
Kim
Kristie
Linda
Marianne
Marisa
Marsha
Mary
Meg
Michelle
Nell
Sarah
Susan
Teresa
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LEVEL: ALL STAR = 15 to 18 books : 18/18 BOOKS READ
✔ LITTLE LEAGUE/SCHOOL - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft)
Do or Diner (Comfort Food #1), by Christine Wenger, finished 5/29 ★★★.5
✔ MINOR LEAGUE/PROFESSIONAL - Read a book with a main character with an established business
Three Can Keep a Secret (Stella Crown #2), by Judy Clemens, finished 6/6 ★★★.5
Stella is a successful dairy farmer
✔ SINGLE – Read the first book in a series
Booked 4 Murder (Sophie Kimball #1), by J.C. Eaton, finished 6/3 ★★★
✔ DOUBLE – Read the second book in a series
South of Sanity (Hannah Garvey #2), by Suzann Ledbetter, finished 5/19 ★★★★
✔ TRIPLE – Read the third book in a series
An Early Wake (County Cork #3), by Sheila Connolly, finished 5/30 ★★★★
✔ HOME RUN – Read the fourth book in a series
Emerald Isle (Stacy Justice #4), by Barbra Annino, finished 5/6 ★★★.5
✔ GRAND SLAM – Read the last book in a series where more books are expected
Every Body on Deck (Savannah Reid #22), by G.A. McKevett, finished 5/15 ★★★.5
✔ FOUL BALL – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before
Relatively Dead (Relatively Dead #1), by Sheila Connolly, finished 6/20 ★★★
geneaology / history
✔ STRIKE – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
Murder at the Male Revue (Bucket List #3), by Elizabeth Perona, finished 6/7 ★★★
3.29 on 6/7
✔ SAFE – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5
Mistletoe Man (China Bayles #9), by Susan Wittig Albert, finished 5/7 ★★★★
3.95 on 5/7
✔ YOU'RE OUT – Read a book where the title is a pun
Dead and Berried (Gray Whale Inn #2), by Karen MacInerney, finished 6/8 ★★★★
✔ UMPIRE – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character
The Antique House Murders (Oakwood #2), by Leslie Nagel, finished 5/11 ★★★.5
Marc
✔ DESIGNATED HITTER – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series
A Just Clause (Booktown #11), by Lorna Barrett, finished 5/20 ★★★.5
Books Can Be Deceiving, from the Library Lovers series, took me to Booktown series
✔ MASCOTS - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Topped Chef (Key West Food Critic #3), by Lucy Burdette, finished 6/24 ★★★.5
food-related theme
✔ SHORT STOP – Read a book less than 200 pages
Introducing Gertrude, Gumshoe, by Robin Merrill, finished 6/4 ★★
156 pages
✔ RIGHT FIELD – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
Fogged Inn (Maine Clambake #4), by Barbara Ross, finished 6/13 ★★★★
2016 Best Contemporary Novel
✔ CENTER FIELD – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Bad Housekeeping (Agnes & Effie #1), by Maia Chance, finished 5/24 ★★.5
✔ LEFT FIELD – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
Stork Raving Mad (Meg Langslow #12), by Donna Andrews, finished 5/27 ★★★★
2011 Lefty Award for Most Humorous Mystery
***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 6/24 *****
I'm in...I will post my list later
I'm in, I think I'll begin with High School / College, but we'll see if we ascend ;)Duration: 04/01 - 07/31
Books Read: 11
Level: Minor League
1.- Little League/School (MC buys a bakery): Sinister Snickerdoodles by Janel Gradowski (21/05/2017 - ★★★★)
2.- Minor League/Professional (Soaps/Parfums shop): Nightshade for Warning by Bailey Cattrell (09/05/2017 - ★★★★)
3.- Single: On the Chopping Block by Jenny Kales (06/06/2017 - ★★★)
4.- Double: Murder at the Mansion by Janet Finsilver (01/05/2017 - ★★★★)
5.- Triple: Triple: Ghostal Living by Kathleen Bridge (23/07/2017 - ★★★★)
6.- Home Run: Dressed to Kill by Lynn Cahoon (23/05/2017 - ★★★☆)
7 Grand slam
8.- Foul Ball: Eclair and Present Danger by Laura Bradford (21/07/2017 - ★★★★)
9.- Strike: Passenger to Frankfurt by Agatha Christie (16/07/2017 - ★★★★)
10.- Safe: Patriot's Passing by Summer Prescott (18/06/2017 - ★★★★)
11 You’re out
12 Umpire
13 Designated hitter
14 Mascots
15.- Short Stop: Small Town Filly by Bethanie Cushman (13/05/2017 - ★★★☆)
16.- Right Field: Well Read, Then Dead by Terrie Farley Moran (13/07/2017 - ★★★☆)
17 Center Field
18 Left Field
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Duration: 5/1/17 – 7/31/17
Books Read: 11/
PLAYER LEVEL: High School/College : 5 to 8 books 7/01/17
Minor League: 9 to 12 books 7/29/17
TASKS:
Baseball players range from little league to professionals.
Little League/School - Main character who’s trying something new
Minor League/Professional - Main character with an established business
Hot Button by Kylie Logan
Single – Sugar Grove #1
Drizzled with Death by Jessie Crockett
Double – Seaside Knitters #2
Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum
Triple – London Trilogy #3
His at Night by Sherry Thomas
Home run – Read the fourth book in a series
Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended
Foul Ball – Equestian.
Saddled with Trouble by Michele Scott
Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
Safe – GR rating 4.19
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun
Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis
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Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character
Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies
“Readers Also Enjoyed”:
Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Short stop – 128 pp
101 Ways to Clean Out the Clutter by Emilie Barnes
Right field – Finalist, Agatha Award for Best First Novel 2016
Whispers Beyond the Veil by Jessica Estevao
Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin
Left field – Finalist, Lefty Award for Best Humorous Novel 2017
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews
This book has a baseball theme; now my favorite team is the Caerphilly Eagles Little League team.
I'm in. Take me out to a ball game. Fun!
I will copy and post as soon as I can find time to get on the computer. Thank you
Good MorningSign me up as a Minor Leaguer Let's play ball
I am in!TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME, 5/1 - 7/31
LEVEL: MINOR LEAGUE---8-12 BOOKS
LITTLE LEAGUE/SCHOOL - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).
Completed: 5/18/17
MINOR LEAGUE/PROFESSIONAL - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something
Completed: 6/9/17
SINGLE – Read the first book in a series
Completed: 5/13/17
DOUBLE – Read the second book in a series
Completed: 6/2/17
TRIPLE – Read the third book in a series
Completed: 5/26/17
HOME RUN – Read the fourth book in a series
GRAND SLAM – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected)
Completed: 5/7/17
FOUL BALL – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
STRIKE – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
SAFE – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5
YOU'RE OUT – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry)
UMPIRE – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character
Completed: 7/1/17
DESIGNATED HITTER – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
MASCOTS - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Completed: 7/7/17
SHORT STOP – Read a book less than 200 pages
RIGHT FIELD – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
CENTER FIELD – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
LEFT FIELD – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
Batter UpDuration: 5/1/17 – 7/31/17
Books Read: 12/18
PLAYER LEVELS:
Professional: 18 to 18 books
WHAT TO DO:
* Pick a level.
* Post your progress in this thread.
* Books can only be used once.
* Any genre is OK, but cozies are preferred.
* Books must be at least 150 pages.
Tasks
1. Baseball players range from little league to professionals.
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft). The Dry-finished 06/04/17-MC went home and also solved a murder.
2. Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something-The Day I Died: A Novel-Finished 05/03/17-MC is a handwriting expert.
3. Single – Read the first book in a series-A is for Alibi-finished 07/05/17
4. Double – Read the second book in a series Murder With Puffins-finished 05/11/17
5. Triple – Read the third book in a series-Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos-finished 06/24/17
6. Home run – Read the fourth book in a series-D is for Deadbeat-finished 07/13/17
7. Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected) 16th Seduction-finished 05/26/17
8. Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before. Kneaded to Death-finished 05/10/17
9. Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5 The Best of Adam Sharp-finished 05/18/17
10. Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5-There Is No F*cking Secret: Letters from a Badass Bitch-finished 05/10/17
11. You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry)-Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon-finished 07/01/17
12. Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character Death of a Macho Man-finished 05/08/16
13. Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series. C is for Corpse-finished 07/12/17
14. Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme-Death of a Dentist-finished 05/16/17
15. Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages Death of a Scriptwriter-finished 05/17/17
16. Right field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/Awa...Owls Well That Ends Well-finished 07/10/17
17. Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town-The Supremes Sing the Happy Heartache Blues-finished 07/17/17
18. Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/LeftyHi... We'll Always Have Parrots-finished 07/05/17
Batter UpDuration: 5/1/17 – 7/31/17
Books Read: 15/13-15
PLAYER LEVEL:
Minor League: 8 to 12 books
UPGRADE:
Professional: 13 to 15 books
TASKS:
Baseball players range from little league to professionals.
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).
A Cotswold Killing by Rebecca TopeMinor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something
The Mystery of the Dead Man's Riddle by William ArdenSingle – Read the first book in a series
Artie Conan Doyle and the Gravediggers' Club by Robert J. HarrisDouble – Read the second book in a series
Miss Tonks Turns to Crime by M.C. BeatonTriple – Read the third book in a series
Her Grace's Passion by M.C. BeatonHome run – Read the fourth book in a series
Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended
Winston 5 - Kater undercover by Frauke ScheunemannFoul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
Knit One, Kill Two by Maggie SeftonStrike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
Cat out of Hell by Lynne TrussSafe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5
The Jazz Files by Fiona Veitch SmithYou’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun
Prose and Cons by Amanda FlowerUmpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character
Death of a Gossip by M.C. BeatonDesignated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
The Inspector and Mrs Jeffries by Emily BrightwellMascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Death of a Cad by M.C. BeatonShort stop – Read a book less than 200 pages
Die drei ??? Verbrechen im Nichts by Kari ErlhoffRight field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Crime and Poetry by Amanda FlowerLeft field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
janxmom, thank your for the challenge, I'll enjoy it as the last.
One question about Short Stop, should it be between 150 and 200 or can it be smaller than 150?
I would like to give it a go.Player Level Minor League: 8 to 12 books
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME, 5/1 - 7/31LEVEL: PROFESSIONAL / 13-15 BOOKS
Books read 13/13-15
Go TIGERS.
LITTLE LEAGUE/SCHOOL - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).
Sinister Snickerdoodles: a Danger Cove Bakery Mystery by Janel Gradowski Finished May 9, 2017MINOR LEAGUE/PROFESSIONAL - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something.
A Pizza To Die For by Chris Cavender Main characters own a pizza shop in North Carolina. Finished June 19, 2017.SINGLE – Read the first book in a series
The Norths Meet Murder by Frances Lockridge Finished May 7, 2017.DOUBLE – Read the second book in a series
Murder Out of Turn by Frances Lockridge Finished May 27, 2017.TRIPLE – Read the third book in a series.
Doughnuts & Deadly Schemes by Janel Gradowski Finished June 4, 2017.HOME RUN – Read the fourth book in a series
The Howard Hughes Affair by Stuart M. Kaminsky Book 4 in the Toby Peters series. Finished May 13, 2017.GRAND SLAM – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected)
Mud Run Murder by Leslie Langtry I assume another book will be released in the series next year. Finished July 12, 2017.FOUL BALL – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
STRIKE – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
The Deadly Ackee by Joan Hess Current GR rating 3.30. Finished July 24, 2017.SAFE – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5
Deadly Wipeout by Beth Prentice Current GR rating 4.08. Finished May 20, 2017.YOU'RE OUT – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry)
Something's Knot Kosher by Mary Marks. Finished June 24, 2017UMPIRE – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character.
Tagged for Death by Sherry Harris The main character's ex-husband is the local police chief. Finished June 9, 2017.DESIGNATED HITTER – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
MASCOTS - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
SHORT STOP – Read a book less than 200 pages
Christmas Canapés & Sabotage by Janel Gradowski Finished June 6, 2017.RIGHT FIELD – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
MacDeath by Cindy Brown Finished July 21, 2017.CENTER FIELD – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
LEFT FIELD – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
Will add finished dates as I finished each book.
5/1/17 – 7/31/17All Star: 16 to 18 books
18/18
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).
Murder on the Rocks done ****
Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something
Two Down, Bun to Go done ****
Single – Read the first book in a series
That Old Flame of Mine done ****
Double – Read the second book in a series
Fudge Cake, Felony and a Funeral done****
Triple – Read the third book in a series
Lowcountry Boneyard done ****
Home run – Read the fourth book in a series
Dressed to Kill done ****
Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected)
A Note Before Dying done ****
Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
Cloche and Dagger done ****
Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
The Glass is Always Greener done ***
Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5
Crime and Poetry done ****
You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry)
Pies and Prejudice done ****
Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character
One O'Clock Hustle done ****
Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
The Diva Runs Out of Thyme done ****
Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Homicide in Hardcover done ****
Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages
Pumpkin Spice & A Body On Ice done ****
Right field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
Plantation Shudders done ****
Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
A Veiled Deception done ****
Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
Suede to Rest done ****
Mod
It can be shorter than 150.
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Duration: 5/1/17 – 7/31/17
Level:High School/College: 5 to 8 books
Books Read: 0/??
Tasks
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).
Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something
Single – Read the first book in a series
Double – Read the second book in a series
Triple – Read the third book in a series
Home run – Read the fourth book in a series
Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected)
Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5
You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry)
Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character
The Book Club Murders 5/28
Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages
Right field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/Awa...
Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/LeftyHi...
I'm shooting for the minor leagues, but as soon as that gets close, I'm gonna work on the pro level. This is my first challenge, so let's see how well I do! Sounds like fun!
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Tasks
Baseball players range from little league to professionals.
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft). - Kneaded to Death by Winnie Archer
Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something - Lethal Lily by Joyce Lavene
Single – Read the first book in a series - Dying In the Wool by Frances Brody
Double – Read the second book in a series - Deadly Wedding by Kate Parker
Triple – Read the third book in a series - Dead and Berried by Peg Cochran
Home run – Read the fourth book in a series - Fudging the Books by Daryl Wood Gerber
Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected) - Killer Characters by Ellery Adams
Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before. - Delivering the Truth by Edith Maxwell
Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5 - Strong Spirits by Alice Duncan
rating of 3.44Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5 - Seeing the Dead by Sheila Connolly
(GR rating average 3.85)You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry) - Thai Die by Monica Ferris
Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character - Murder on Bamboo Lane by Naomi Hirahara
Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series. - Final Catcall by Sofie Kelly
Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme - Buttons and Bones by Monica Ferris
Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages - Pies & Peril by Janel Gradowski
199 pagesRight field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/Awa... - The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis
nominated for best first novel in 2008Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town - Final Sentence by Daryl Wood Gerber
Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/LeftyHi... - The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde
2006: Bristol, UK, Lefty Award for Most Humorous Mystery18/18
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Welcome to the group. I'm so glad you're trying a challenge, I hope you have fun!
This sounds like fun! I want to join in but it will have to be a lower level and see how I progress. I will have 3 different groups of company and be on vacation myself to Great Britain during the time of this challenge. Sign me up for Level HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE
Batter Up
Duration: 5/1/17 – 7/31/17
Books Read: 6??
PLAYER LEVELS:
Cozy Mystery Corner discussion
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Challenges > Take Me Out to the Ball Game
PLAYER LEVELS:
Little League: 1 to 3 books
High School/College: 4 to 7 books
Minor League: 8 to 12 books
Professional: 15 to 18 books
WHAT TO DO:
* Pick a level.
* Post your progress in this thread.
* Books can only be used once.
* Any genre is OK, but cozies are preferred.
* Books must be at least 150 pages.
Tasks
Baseball players range from little league to professionals.
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).--
by Maia ChanceMinor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something
by Felicity YoungSingle – Read the first book in a series--
by Ellie AlexanderDouble – Read the second book in a series
Triple – Read the third book in a series
Home run – Read the fourth book in a series
Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected); more expected I hope...
; by G.M. MallietFoul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5--
, by C.S. HarrisYou’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry)
Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character--
by Heather Graham; Krewe of Hunters series.Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
baseball mascots photo: Baseball mascots mascots.jpg
Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages
Right field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/Awa...
Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/LeftyHi...
Marsha
Batter UpDuration: May, 1, 2017– June 31, 2017
Books Read: 1/
Level:
Little League: 1 to 3 books
I'll start at the bottom and work my way up!
Tasks:
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).
Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett
Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Single – Read the first book in a series
Sew Deadly by Elizabeth Lynn Casey
Double – Read the second book in a series
-Death Threads by Elizabeth Lynn CaseyAmanda Lee
Triple – Read the third book in a series
Thread Reckoning by Amanda Lee
Home run – Read the fourth book in a series
The Long Stitch Good Night by Amanda Lee
Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected)
-Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
Outfoxed by Rita Mae Brown (5/22/17)
Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
The Ring and the Crown by Melissa de la Cruz
Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5
Thread on Arrival by
You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry)
Pinned for Murder by Elizabeth Lynn Casey
Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character
Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman
Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Cross Stitch Before Dying by Amanda Lee
Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages
Maid for Me by Kat Lieu
Right field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
The Semester of Our Discontent by Cynthia Kuhn
Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Plantation Shudders by Ellen Byron
Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award6]
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron
jaxnsmom wrote: "Marisa wrote: "One question about Short Stop, should it be between 150 and 200 or can it be smaller than 150?"It can be shorter than 150."
Thank you very much!
I'll be going for Minor League. Increased to Professional. **All Star**
Go Reds!!
Batter Up
Duration: 5/1/17 – 7/31/17
Books Read: 18/18
PLAYER LEVELS:
Little League: 1 to 4 books
High School/College: 5 to 8 books
Minor League: 9 to 12 books
Professional: 13 to 15 books
All Star: 16 to 18 books
Little League/School - A Murderous Yarn finished 5/19/17
Minor League/Professional - Seed No Evil finished 5/14/17
Single – Town in a Blueberry Jam finished 6/22/17
Double – Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte finished 5/2/17
Triple – An Early Wake finished 6/28/17
Home run – Firestorm finished 5/8/17
Grand slam – Bargain Hunting finished 5/28/17
Foul Ball – Hearse and Buggy finished 5/11/17
Strike – First-Degree Fudge (3.31 stars) finished 6/14/17
Safe – Murder on the Yukon Quest (4.03 stars) finished 5/22/17
You’re out – Fleur de Lies finished 5/25/17
Umpire – Deadfall (state trooper) finished 5/6/17
Designated hitter – Stitch Me Deadly finished 6/5/17
Mascots - Buffalo West Wing (culinary) finished 6/11/17
Short stop – Ink, Red, Dead (149 pages) finished 7/17/17
Right field – Iced Chiffon (Finalist 2012 Agatha Award for Best First Novel) finished 6/17/17
Center field – A Spoonful of Murder finished 5/17/17
Left field – The Mapping of Love and Death (2011 Left Coast Crime Bruce Alexander Award) finished 7/20/17
I'm in, at high school/college level, as the new school term has started.As an Australian, I'm not so sure about all the baseball references, though.
Tasks
Baseball players range from little league to professionals.
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).
Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something
Single – Read the first book in a series
Double – Read the second book in a series
Triple – Read the third book in a series
Home run – Read the fourth book in a series
Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected)
Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5
You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry)
Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character
Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
baseball mascots photo: Baseball mascots mascots.jpg
Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages
Right field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/Awa...
Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/LeftyHi...
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Batter UpLevel: All Star
Duration: 5/1/17 – 7/31/17
Books Read: 17
* Any genre is OK, but cozies are preferred.
* Books must be at least 150 pages.
Tasks
Baseball players range from little league to professionals.
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).
Digging Up Bones by Aimee Gilchrist 5/2
Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something
Gunpowder Green by Laura Childs 7/15
Single – Read the first book in a series
Town in a Blueberry Jam by B.B. Haywood 5/6
Double – Read the second book in a series
Truffled to Death by Kathy Aarons 6/19
Triple – Read the third book in a series
Death, Taxes, and Extra-Hold Hairspray by Diane Kelly 5/20
Home run – Read the fourth book in a series
Some Enchanted Éclair by Bailey Cates 7/17
Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected)
Caramel Crush by Jenn McKinlay 7/26
Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
Hearse and Buggy by Laura Bradford 7/31
Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
The Circle by Dave Eggers 5/15
Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5
Murder & Mayhem in Goose Pimple Junction by Amy Metz 5/11
You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry)
Bearly Departed by Meg Macy 6/4
Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character
A Spell of Trouble by Leighann Dobbs & Traci Douglass 5/13
Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
Decaffeinated Corpse by Cleo Coyle 6/30
Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Vanilla Beaned by Jenn McKinlay 7/3
Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages
Crêpe Murder by Harper Lin 5/26
Right field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
The Long Quiche Goodbye by Avery Aames 7/9
Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Here Today, Gone Tamale by Rebecca Adler 7/29
Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/LeftyHi...
I'm in at the High School/College Level. I am headed to the minor league.Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Batter Up
Duration: 5/1/17 – 7/31/17
Books Read: 11/8-12
PLAYER LEVELS:
Little League: 1 to 3 books
High School/College: 4 to 7 books
Minor League: 8 to 12 books
Professional: 15 to 18 books
WHAT TO DO:
* Pick a level.
* Post your progress in this thread.
* Books can only be used once.
* Any genre is OK, but cozies are preferred.
* Books must be at least 150 pages.
Tasks
Baseball players range from little league to professionals.
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).
Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something
Southern Spirits
Through the Grinder
Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener
Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley
In This Grave Hour. I LOVE the Maisie Dobbs series and this one does not disappoint!Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
The Sourdough Wars
The Diva Paints the Town
Latte Trouble
Sleeping With Anemone The main character's boyfriend who is a prominent character; was a police officer.Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
The Diva Cooks a GooseShort stop – Read a book less than 200 pages
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/Awa...
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie Won the best first novel in 2009Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/LeftyHi...
I am in. I am going to try for minor league. PLAYER LEVELS:
Little League: 1 to 3 books
High School/College: 4 to 7 books
Minor League: 8 to 12 books
Professional: 15 to 18 books
WHAT TO DO:
* Pick a level.
* Post your progress in this thread.
* Books can only be used once.
* Any genre is OK, but cozies are preferred.
* Books must be at least 150 pages.
Tasks
Baseball players range from little league to professionals.
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).
Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something
Single – Read the first book in a series
Double – Read the second book in a series
Triple – Read the third book in a series
Silk Stalkings
Home run – Read the fourth book in a series
Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected)
Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
The Remains of the Dead
Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5
You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry)
Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character
Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
baseball mascots photo: Baseball mascots mascots.jpg
Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages
Right field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/Awa...
[[bookcover:Body on the Bayou|28256431]
Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/LeftyHi...
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I am in with High School/College level. Tasks
Baseball players range from little league to professionals.
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).
Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something
Single – Read the first book in a series.
Double – Read the second book in a series
Triple – Read the third book in a series
Home run – Read the fourth book in a series
Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected)
Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5
You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry)
Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character
Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages
Right field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/Awa...
Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/LeftyHi...
This sounds like fun, I am going to try for professional level.Batter Up
Duration: 5/1/17 – 7/31/17
Books Read: 6/18
PLAYER LEVELS:
Little League: 1 to 3 books
High School/College: 4 to 7 books
Minor League: 8 to 12 books
Professional: 15 to 18 books
WHAT TO DO:
* Pick a level.
* Post your progress in this thread.
* Books can only be used once.
* Any genre is OK, but cozies are preferred.
* Books must be at least 150 pages.
Tasks
Baseball players range from little league to professionals.
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).
Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something
Single – Read the first book in a series.
. Read 05/02/2017.Double – Read the second book in a series.
. Read 05/03/2017.Triple – Read the third book in a series.
. Read 05/07/2017.Home run – Read the fourth book in a series.
. Read 05/14/2017.Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected)
Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5. ...
. Read 06/09/2017. You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry)
Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character.
. Read 06/04/2017.Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages
Right field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/Awa...
Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/LeftyHi
Julesy's Take Me Out to the Ball Game ChallengeDuration: 3 months - May 1 to July 31, 2017
Level:
Updated: July 16
Progress:
TASKS:
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft). - Threads of Evidence by Lea Wait - MC returned to Maine to help her grandmother with her needlepoint business, in which she knows nothing about needlepoint - finished June 5
Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something - Shotgun, Wedding, Bells by Joanna Campbell Slan - MC owns a scrapbook store - finished June 13
Single – Read the first book in a series - Still Life in Blood by Crystal Heidel - finished July 16
Double – Read the second book in a series - In the Land of Milk and Honey by Jane Jensen - finished May 2
Triple – Read the third book in a series - Deadly Wipeout by Beth Prentice - finished July 8
Home run – Read the fourth book in a series - First Degree Mudder by Kate E. Dyer-Seeley - finished June 25
Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected) - The Cinco de Mayo Murder by Lee Harris - Very sad to see this series has ended - finished May 17
Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before - The Pickled Piper by Mary Ellen Hughes - theme is pickling and preserving
Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5 - Jack of Spades by Joyce Carol Oates - rated 3.30, and I can see why since I barely gave it a 3.00 rating - finished June 30
Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5 - A Murderous Yarn by Monica Ferris - rated 3.73 - finished May 9
You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry) - A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay - finished May 7
Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character - The Heavens May Fall by Allen Eskens - Max Rupert is one of the MCs, a detective investigating a murder - finished May 16
Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series - Sew Deadly by Elizabeth Lynn Casey, found on the home page of A Crafty Killing by Lorraine Bartlett
Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme - Muzzled: A Kate Turner, DVM Mystery by Eileen Brady - Dogs are my favorite cozy theme - finished May 25
Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages - Alaskan Alliance by Kathi Daley with the kindle book at 199 pages - finished June 18
Right field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award - Fogged Inn by Barbara Ross - 2016 nominee for Best Contemporary Novel - finished June 9
Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town - Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin - finished July 7
Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
- Dying for a Dude by Cindy Sample - nominee for Best Humorous Mystery 2015 - finished May 28
I would like to join. Baseball players range from little league to professionals.
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).
Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something
Single – Read the first book in a series
Double – Read the second book in a series
Triple – Read the third book in a series
Home run – Read the fourth book in a series
Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected)
Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5
You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry)
Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character
Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
baseball mascots photo: Baseball mascots mascots.jpg
Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages
Right field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/Awa...
Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/LeftyHi...
Ok so I have a question. What happened to a level for those reading 13 or 14 books? My suggestion is to make the top two levels 12-15 Major League and 16-18 as All Star.
Gary wrote: "Ok so I have a question. What happened to a level for those reading 13 or 14 books? My suggestion is to make the top two levels 12-15 Major League and 16-18 as All Star."Good catch, Gary! (pun intended, lol) I did not notice that.
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Good catch indeed :) I went over the levels several times thinking I had all the bases covered :)
CORRECTION
PLAYER LEVELS:
Little League: 1 to 4 books
High School/College: 5 to 8 books
Minor League: 9 to 12 books
Professional: 13 to 15 books
All Star: 16 to 18 books
I have such fun with all these challenges, so I'm in for this one too. I'm going for Professional this time (13-15) and with luck, I may be able to advance to All Star.Having read thirteen of the books in this challenge so far, I am bumping up my level to All Star.
Batter Up
Duration: 5/1/17 – 7/31/17
Books Read: 18
New Challenge: All Star 18/18
Finished: 7/19/2017
PLAYER LEVELS:
Little League: 1 to 4 books
High School/College: 5 to 8 books
Minor League: 9 to 12 books
Professional: 13 to 15 books
All Star: 16 to 18 books
Tasks
1. Baseball players range from little league to professionals.
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).
I read Birds of a Feather where Maisie Dobbs returns home after the war and starts her own detective agency.
2. Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something
Hope this counts. Read With This Puzzle I Thee Kill by Parnell Hall where one of the main characters is a professional, widely known puzzle writer.
3. Single – Read the first book in a series.
I read Shadows at the Fair, which is the first book in this series.
4. Double – Read the second book in a series
I read The Red Book of Primrose House by Marty Wingate, which is the second book in his Pru Parke series
5. Triple – Read the third book in a series
Read Thread and Gone by Lea Wait)
6. Home run – Read the fourth book in a series
Finished: The Diva Cooks a Goose by Krista Davis, the 4th book in the Domestic Diva series.
7. Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected)
Read Mrs. Jeffries Rights a Wrong by Emily Brightwell which is the last book (number 35) in the series. Not sure whether there will be more.
8. Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
Read In the Blood - a Genealogy based cozy theme that I've never read before.
9. Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
I read Nursing a Grudge by Diana Orgain.
10. Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5
Read Hospitality and Homicide by Lynn Cahoon
11. You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry)
I Read Words With Fiends by Ali Brandon
12. Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character
I read The New Year's Eve Murder by Lee Harris in which the secondary character is her husband who helps the main character (Christine Bennett) with her sleuthing.
13. Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
The cozy I picked was Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett and from the "Readers Also Enjoyed" selection, I chose A Killer Plot by Ellery Adams, which I have finished.
14. Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Read Aunt Dimity and the Widow's Curse.
15. Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages
I read Private - Gold by James Patterson, which is a "Bookshots" less than 200 pages.
16. Right field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/Awa...
I read Something Wicked (Death on Demand) by Carolyn Hart.
17, Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Read Dangling by a Thread by Lea Wait, where Angie Curtis returns to her Maine home town to help her grandmother with her needlepoint business.
18. Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/LeftyHi...
I finished reading The Accidental Alchemist by Gigi Pandian, which was nominated for a Lefty Award
jaxnsmom wrote: "Gary, your link works now."Thanks. I didn't know it was broken. This has been such a rough past few weeks. My mom has been in the hospital for about 6 weeks now and had minor surgery today. Of course my younger brother died on Good Friday. Now my sister is sitting down in ER in the same hospital my mom is in and my sister is going to have to spend the night here. Good thing I have books and challenges to distract me. Although these medical things are messing with my read time and my sleep time.
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Times like that are when books are really necessary for escape. I'm so sorry about your brother. I hope your mom and sister are ok.
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It's working now. I've noticed when checking some of the links they go to the first post and then to the correct one.
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Gary I hope things settle down for you and yours soon!
Hilary wrote: "Than k you janxsmom :DGary I hope things settle down for you and yours soon!"
I wish I could say that was the case. My sister was just diagnosed with a blood cot in her vena cava.
Gary wrote: "I wish I could say that was the case. My sister was just diagnosed with a blood cot in her vena cava."Oh my gosh, you and your family just cannot get a break. So sorry. :-(
Julesy wrote: "Gary wrote: "I wish I could say that was the case. My sister was just diagnosed with a blood cot in her vena cava."Oh my gosh, you and your family just cannot get a break. So sorry. :-("
Seems that way right now.
Gary wrote: "I wish I could say that was the case. My sister was just diagnosed with a blood cot in her vena cava."I really, really hope this stroke of bad things finish with this one.
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Batter Up
Duration: 5/1/17 – 7/31/17
Books Read: 0/??
PLAYER LEVELS:
Little League: 1 to 4 books
High School/College: 5 to 8 books
Minor League: 9 to 12 books
Professional: 13 to 15 books
All Star: 16 to 18 books
WHAT TO DO:
* Pick a level.
* Post your progress in this thread.
* Books can only be used once.
* Any genre is OK, but cozies are preferred.
* Books must be at least 150 pages, except for the Short Stop task.
Tasks
Baseball players range from little league to professionals.
Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new (i.e. someone returns home to take over or help with a business, learning a new craft).
Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main or secondary character with an established business or is a professional at something
Single – Read the first book in a series
Double – Read the second book in a series
Triple – Read the third book in a series
Home run – Read the fourth book in a series
Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended (If you’re not at the point where you have one, read the last book in a series where more books are expected)
Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5
Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5
You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun (i.e. Murder Most Howl, The Sound and the Furry)
Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character, not as a background character
Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages. This can be less than 150 pages.
Right field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/Awa...
Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
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