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message 1: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 28022 comments Mod
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Here are your September 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. September 5 is Be Late for Something Day, September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day: Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing.

2. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York.

3. September 5 is Cheese Pizza Day, Sept 14 is National Cream-Filled Donut Day, Sept 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, Sept 19 is National Butterscotch Pudding Day, and Sept 20 is National Pepperoni Pizza Day: Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover.

4. September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate.

5. September 22 is Business Women's Day: Read a book in which the main character owns her own business.


message 2: by Nell (last edited Sep 19, 2017 01:28AM) (new)

Nell | 1232 comments September Mini Challenge


Be Late for Something Day, Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and International Literacy Day:
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Nat'l Apple Dumpling Day and Johnny Appleseed Day:
Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson
Murder in Morningside Heights (Gaslight Mystery, #19) by Victoria Thompson

Cheese Pizza Day, National Cream-Filled Donut Day, National Cheeseburger Day, National Butterscotch Pudding Day, and National Pepperoni Pizza Day: Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover.

International Talk Like A Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover.

Business Women's Day:
A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon
A Custom-Fit Crime (A Magical Dressmaking Mystery #4) by Melissa Bourbon


message 3: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4252 comments Mod
Thank you, Heather. Let's the search begin 😉


message 4: by Julesy (last edited Sep 30, 2017 10:11PM) (new)

Julesy | 1425 comments September mini challenge

Updated: Sept. 30
Progress: 5/5

1. September 5 is Be Late for Something Day, September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day: Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing.
The Deep Blue Good-By (Travis McGee, #1) by John D. MacDonald The Deep Blue Good-By by John D. MacDonald - I bought this Audible audio book in 2013 - finished Sept. 15

2. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York.
Darkest Fear (Myron Bolitar, #7) by Harlan Coben Darkest Fear by Harlan Coben - The MC's partner lives in NYC - finished Sept. 1

3. September 5 is Cheese Pizza Day, Sept 14 is National Cream-Filled Donut Day, Sept 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, Sept 19 is National Butterscotch Pudding Day, and Sept 20 is National Pepperoni Pizza Day: Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover.
Meet Your Baker (A Bakeshop Mystery, #1) by Ellie Alexander Meet Your Baker by Ellie Alexander - finished Sept. 16

4. September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate.
Pineapple Mystery Box (Pineapple Port Mystery #2) by Amy Vansant Pineapple Mystery Box by Amy Vansant - There is a parrot (albeit a fake one) in the book - finished Sept. 30

5. September 22 is Business Women's Day: Read a book in which the main character owns her own business.
The Eagle Catcher (Wind River Reservation, #1) by Margaret Coel The Eagle Catcher by Margaret Coel - MC is an independent attorney - finished Sept. 22


message 5: by Amber (last edited Sep 29, 2017 06:17AM) (new)

Amber (arboan) | 163 comments 1. September 5 is Be Late for Something Day, September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day: Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing. Black Rain 09.13.17

2. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York. Winter 09.10.17

3. September 5 is Cheese Pizza Day, Sept 14 is National Cream-Filled Donut Day, Sept 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, Sept 19 is National Butterscotch Pudding Day, and Sept 20 is National Pepperoni Pizza Day: Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover. Sugar Cookie Murder 09.14.17

4. September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate. Caraval 09.17.17

5. September 22 is Business Women's Day: Read a book in which the main character owns her own business. A Catered Murder 09.28.17

Black Rain by Matthew B.J. Delaney Winter (The Lunar Chronicles, #4) by Marissa Meyer Sugar Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen, #6) by Joanne Fluke A Catered Murder (A Mystery with Recipes, #1) by Isis Crawford Caraval by Stephanie Garber


message 6: by Jennifer (last edited Oct 01, 2017 10:31AM) (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) Updated 10/1

1. Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing. ......well, i have one i started six months ago but apparently i'm still putting it off..... :-(

2. Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York.

3. Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover. Going, Going, Ganache (Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #5) by Jenn McKinlay

4. Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate. The Bitter Taste of Betrayal (Angel Lake Mystery #2) by CeeCee James

5. Read a book in which the main character owns her own business. A Panicked Premonition (Psychic Eye Mystery, #15) by Victoria Laurie


message 7: by Kristie (last edited Sep 29, 2017 02:39PM) (new)

Kristie (kristiesbooknook) | 16 comments Updated 9/29/17
4/5

1. September 5 is Be Late for Something Day, September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day: Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing.
Knit to Be Tied Knit to Be Tied (A Knitting Mystery, #14) by Maggie Sefton

2. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York.
Seeds of Deception Seeds of Deception (Orchard #10) by Sheila Connolly

3. September 5 is Cheese Pizza Day, Sept 14 is National Cream-Filled Donut Day, Sept 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, Sept 19 is National Butterscotch Pudding Day, and Sept 20 is National Pepperoni Pizza Day: Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover.
Sugar Coated Sins Sugar Coated Sins (Donut Shop Mystery, #20) by Jessica Beck

4. September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate.

5. September 22 is Business Women's Day: Read a book in which the main character owns her own business.
When the Grits Hit the Fan When the Grits Hit the Fan (Country Store Mysteries, #3) by Maddie Day


message 8: by Patrizia (new)

Patrizia | 354 comments The books of Ali Brandon are set in Brooklin: one of these is good for New York setting?


message 9: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 9031 comments My current ideas for September.

Be Late for Something Day, Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and International Literacy Day: Murder at the Opera

National Apple Dumpling Day and Johnny Appleseed Day: A Friendly Game of Murder

Cheese Pizza Day, National Cream-Filled Donut Day, National Cheeseburger Day, National Butterscotch Pudding Day, and National Pepperoni Pizza Day: Peppermint Twisted

International Talk Like A Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate.

Business Women's Day: The Big Chili


Murder at the Opera (Capital Crimes, #22) by Margaret Truman A Friendly Game of Murder (Algonquin Round Table #3) by J.J. Murphy Peppermint Twisted (A Candy Shop Mystery, #3) by Sammi Carter The Big Chili (Undercover Dish Mystery #1) by Julia Buckley



message 10: by Betty (last edited Sep 30, 2017 10:54PM) (new)

Betty | 106 comments Is it September already? Good grief, how did that happen? Well, I'm ready for a seasonal change; the heat and humidity have been pretty miserable in my neck of the woods. But in south Louisiana, autumn won't show up for several more weeks yet. Let's see what I can find to read while staying inside in my nice, air conditioned house.

1. Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing.
Ghosts of Tsavo by Vered Ehsani (09/19/17)

2. Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book.
Murder Is Our Mascot by Tracy D. Comstock (09/24/17)

3. Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover.
Chocolate Cake and Chaos by Agatha Frost (09/14//17)

4. Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat.
Misty Manor by Linda Rawlins (09/08/17)

5. Read a book in which the main character owns her own business.
Death Shows Up by Gillian Larkin (09/30/17)


Ghosts of Tsavo (Society for Paranormals, #1) by Vered Ehsani Murder Is Our Mascot (Schooled in Murder, #1) by Tracy D. Comstock Chocolate Cake and Chaos (Peridale Cafe Mystery #4) by Agatha Frost Misty Manor by Linda Rawlins
Death Shows Up (Julia Blake Cozy Mystery #7) by Gillian Larkin


message 11: by Beverly (last edited Oct 04, 2017 08:20PM) (new)

Beverly (bjbixlerhotmailcom) | 2332 comments 1. Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing.
Avengers of the Moon: A Captain Future Novel by Allen Steele (09/05)

2. Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York.
I'll Be Seeing You by Mary Higgins Clark (09/24)

3. Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover.
Hamburger Heaven by Wong Herbert Yee (09/17)

4. Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot by Sy Montgomery (09/26)

5. Read a book in which the main character owns her own business.
Elementary, She Read by Vicki Delany


message 12: by Amber (last edited Aug 25, 2017 08:23PM) (new)

Amber | 21 comments 1. Procrastination The Little Paris Bookshop
2. Apple - One Bad Apple
3. Junk food - Death by the Dozen
4. Pirate - Silverwolf or Treasure Island
5. Business woman - Cat About Town


message 13: by Nell (new)

Nell | 1232 comments Patrizia wrote: "The books of Ali Brandon are set in Brooklin: one of these is good for New York setting?"

Brooklyn is in New York.


message 14: by Patrizia (new)

Patrizia | 354 comments @ Nell
Thank you! I wanted to be secure...


message 15: by Michelle (new)

Michelle Munger | 129 comments 1. Procrastination Day: The Legend of Sleepy Harlow by Kylie Logan
2. Apple Day: Ghost of a Gamble by Sue Ann Jaffarian
3. Junk Food Day: Ax to Grind by Tonya Kappes
4. Boat: Chorus Lines, Cavier and Corpes by Mary McHugh
5. A Disguise to Die For by Diane Vallere


message 16: by Brenda (last edited Sep 11, 2017 04:58PM) (new)

Brenda | 5751 comments September 2017 Mini Challenge

5/5


1. September 5 is Be Late for Something Day, September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day: Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing.

Too Close to Home by Linwood Barclay 5s 7/9/17

2. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York.

Disturbed by Jennifer Jaynes 4.5s 8/9/17

3. September 5 is Cheese Pizza Day, Sept 14 is National Cream-Filled Donut Day, Sept 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, Sept 19 is National Butterscotch Pudding Day, and Sept 20 is National Pepperoni Pizza Day: Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover.

Chocolate Mousse Attack by Sally Berneathy 5s 3/9/17

4. September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate.

Deadly Intent by Sheryl Browne 3s 4/9/17

5. September 22 is Business Women's Day: Read a book in which the main character owns her own business.

Willow Tree Bend by Kaye Dobbie 5s

Too Close to Home by Linwood Barclay Disturbed by Jennifer Jaynes Chocolate Mousse Attack (Death by Chocolate, #4) by Sally Berneathy Deadly Intent (DI Matthew Adams #3) by Sheryl Browne Willow Tree Bend by Kaye Dobbie


message 17: by Jess (last edited Oct 01, 2017 06:49PM) (new)

Jess (mividadulce) | 101 comments Thank you Heather for setting up the challenge.


5/6

1. Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing.

2. Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York.
One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly 1 Oct
One Bad Apple (Orchard, #1) by Sheila Connolly

3. Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover.
Candy Corn Murder by Leslie Meier - 24 Sep
Candy Corn Murder (Lucy Stone Mystery, #22) by Leslie Meier

4. Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate.
The Summer of the Danes by Ellis Peters - Sep 11
The Summer of the Danes (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #18) by Ellis Peters

5. Read a book in which the main character owns her own business
Morality for Beautiful Girls by Alexander McCall Smith - Sep 28


message 18: by Stacy (new)

Stacy Vessels | 0 comments Can I use the author of the month in this challenge?


message 19: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 28022 comments Mod
Betty wrote: "Is it September already? Good grief, how did that happen? Well, I'm ready for a seasonal change; the heat and humidity have been pretty miserable in my neck of the woods."

We've been having a taste of fall for the past week here in Southern Wis. In fact, it was so damp and chilly when I went to the grocery store Sunday morning, I was wishing I had my scarf. The wind was chilling my neck and making it ache. Was glad to return home and hunker down for the day, especially as we had rain off and on most of the day.


message 20: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 28022 comments Mod
Patrizia: Yes, books set in Brookly count as a book in the Big Apple.

Stacy: Yes, you can use the Author of the Month where applicable.


message 21: by Amanda (last edited Sep 25, 2017 06:29PM) (new)

Amanda Graves | 48 comments 3/5 Complete

1. September 5 is Be Late for Something Day, September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day: Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing.

2. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York.

3. September 5 is Cheese Pizza Day, Sept 14 is National Cream-Filled Donut Day, Sept 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, Sept 19 is National Butterscotch Pudding Day, and Sept 20 is National Pepperoni Pizza Day: Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover. All Fudged Up by Nancy CoCo 9/25/17

4. September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate. The Cat Who Brought Down the House by Lilian Jackson Braun 9/1/17

5. September 22 is Business Women's Day: Read a book in which the main character owns her own business. Town in a Lobster Stew by B.B. Haywood 9/12/17

The Cat Who Brought Down the House (Cat Who... #25) by Lilian Jackson Braun Town in a Lobster Stew (A Candy Holliday Mystery, #2) by B.B. Haywood All Fudged Up (Candy-Coated, #1) by Nancy CoCo


message 22: by Meg (last edited Sep 19, 2017 08:06PM) (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2401 comments 1. September 5 is Be Late for Something Day... Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing:

Gemma Halliday - Hollywood Secrets done 3.5*

2. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book set in New York:

Cleo Coyle - Dead to the Last Drop done ****

3. September 5 is Cheese Pizza Day, Sept 14 is National Cream-Filled Donut Day... Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover:

Heather Justesen - Brownies & Betrayal done ****

4. September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover:

Barbara Ross - Boiled Over done ****

5. September 22 is Business Women's Day: Read a book in which the main character owns her own business:

Stephanie Bond - In Deep Voodoo done ****


Hollywood Secrets (Hollywood Headlines, #2) by Gemma Halliday Dead to the Last Drop (Coffeehouse Mystery, #15) by Cleo Coyle Brownies & Betrayal (A Sweet Bites Mystery, #1) by Heather Justesen Boiled Over (A Maine Clambake Mystery, #2) by Barbara Ross In Deep Voodoo (Voodoo in Mojo, #1) by Stephanie Bond


message 23: by Amanda A (last edited Sep 30, 2017 09:15PM) (new)

Amanda A | 80 comments September Mini Challenge
Completed: 5/5


1. September 5 is Be Late for Something Day, September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day: Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing.
Death of a Toy Soldier by Barbara Early 9/24

2. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York.
A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena 9/6

3. September 5 is Cheese Pizza Day, Sept 14 is National Cream-Filled Donut Day, Sept 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, Sept 19 is National Butterscotch Pudding Day, and Sept 20 is National Pepperoni Pizza Day: Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover.
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron 9/26

4. September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate.
Boats and Bad Guys by Cindy Bell 9/30

5. September 22 is Business Women's Day: Read a book in which the main character owns her own business.
Deadly Surprise by Ginny Gold 9/4

Death of a Toy Soldier (Vintage Toyshop Mystery, #1) by Barbara Early A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena Body on the Bayou (Cajun Country Mystery, #2) by Ellen Byron Boats and Bad Guys by Cindy Bell Deadly Surprise (The Early Bird Café Mystery #2) by Ginny Gold


message 24: by JennH (last edited Sep 28, 2017 07:43AM) (new)

JennH | 1072 comments September 2017 Mini Challenges

1. September 5 is Be Late for Something Day, September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day: Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing.

✔2. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York.
Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell 9/27/17

3. September 5 is Cheese Pizza Day, Sept 14 is National Cream-Filled Donut Day, Sept 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, Sept 19 is National Butterscotch Pudding Day, and Sept 20 is National Pepperoni Pizza Day: Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover.

4. September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate.

✔5. September 22 is Business Women's Day: Read a book in which the main character owns her own business.
Eclair and Present Danger by Laura Bradford

Éclair and Present Danger (Emergency Dessert Squad Mystery, #1) by Laura Bradford


message 25: by Sz (last edited Sep 25, 2017 11:10PM) (new)

Sz Davis | 26 comments I love talk like a Pirate Day! That will be fun. Looking forward to the search as always. Thanks for a great list! I'm off with Dell Shannon. Search'n. Search'n (I finished on 9/29 and started looking for October and Fall books. ) keeping my feet to the fire. I have 15 to go to finish my goal for year.

1. Read a book you have been putting off. The Convivial Codfish (Kelling & Bittersohn, #5) by Charlotte MacLeod

2. Read A book with apples. In book or on cover or NewYork A Novel Way to Die (Black Cat Bookshop Mystery, #2) by Ali Brandon

3. " " with Junk food on cover. To Fudge or Not to Fudge (Candy-Coated, #2) by Nancy CoCo

4. " " about a Pirate or boat on cover. Dead Wrong (Blackmoore Sisters Mystery, #1) by Leighann Dobbs

5. " "where main character owns HER own business. Dead & Buried (Blackmoore Sisters Mystery, #2) by Leighann Dobbs


message 26: by Barbara (last edited Sep 22, 2017 10:58PM) (new)

Barbara Sousa | 54 comments September Mini Challenge:

I doubt I will be able to complete this challenge this month, but I should do at least a couple:

✔ 1. Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing. Find Her by Lisa Gardner (finished 9/22/17)

2. Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York.

3. Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover.

✔ 4. Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate. Starboard Secrets by Hope Callaghan (mystery is set on a cruise ship) (finished 9/4/17)

✔ 5. Read a book in which the main character owns her own business. Murder on Bainbridge Island by Dianne Harman (DeeDee owns Deelish, a catering business) (finished 9/14/17)

Find Her (Detective D.D. Warren, #8) by Lisa Gardner Starboard Secrets (Cruise Ship Christian Cozy Mysteries #1) by Hope Callaghan Murder on Bainbridge Island (Northwest Mystery #1) by Dianne Harman


message 27: by Caren (last edited Sep 19, 2017 06:30AM) (new)

Caren (ckrich) | 53 comments Lantern (Lantern #1) by Chess Desalls Apple Assassination A Bakery Detectives Cozy Mystery by Stacey Alabaster Daughter of the Pirate King (Daughter of the Pirate King, #1) by Tricia Levenseller Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse (Cape Bay Cafe Mystery, #1) by Harper Lin This Old Homicide (A Fixer-Upper Mystery, #2) by Kate Carlisle
Looking forward to this challenge.

Completed 5/5

1. Procrastination Day- Lantern by Chess Desalls (I've been meaning to read for over a year)

2. Read a book that features apples- Apple Assassination by Stacie Alabaster

3. Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover.- Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin

4. International Talk Like A Pirate Day- Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

5. Business Women's Day- This Old Homicide by Kate Carlise


message 28: by Carla (last edited Sep 02, 2017 07:52AM) (new)

Carla (carla1957) September 2017 Mini Challenges!

1. Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing. Running with a Police Escort: Tales from the Back of the Pack

2. Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York. Mother's Day, Muffins, and Murder

3. Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover. Holiday Murder

4. Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate. Cancans, Croissants, and Caskets

5. Read a book in which the main character owns her own business. Silence of the Lamps


message 29: by Rachel (last edited Oct 02, 2017 05:02AM) (new)

Rachel Burke | 76 comments 1. September 5 is Be Late for Something Day, September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day: Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing.

2. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York. Criminal Enchantment

3. September 5 is Cheese Pizza Day, Sept 14 is National Cream-Filled Donut Day, Sept 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, Sept 19 is National Butterscotch Pudding Day, and Sept 20 is National Pepperoni Pizza Day: Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover. Sigh. Lots of food on covers, none of it junk food.

4. September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate. A Dark and Stormy Murder

5. September 22 is Business Women's Day: Read a book in which the main character owns her own business. The Big Chili

4/5 completed in September


message 30: by Michelle (new)

Michelle Munger | 129 comments I've decided to make two changes to my challenges, here is my final list:

1. Procrastination: The Legend of Sleepy Harlow by Kylie Logan
2. Apple Day: Ghost of a Gamble by Sue Ann Jaffarian
3. Junk Food: Ax to Grind by Tonya Kappes
4. Boat Cover: Getting Old Is the Best Revenge by Rita Larkin
5. Her Own Business: Elementary, She Read by Vickie Delaney

There that's better... 😊


message 31: by Trish (last edited Sep 23, 2017 04:31AM) (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 436 comments I've got some reasonable ideas for all the options, so:

1. Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing: Middlemarch, George Eliot (06/08/17).
I've known my book club was going to read this for 12 September since the beginning of the year, but I just couldn't face starting it!

2. Read a book that features apples
Rotten to the Core, Sheila Connolly (23/09/17)

3. Junk food on the cover: Last Writes, Laura Lavine.
You can just about see donuts on the plate and in the box in the bottom middle of the cover. Or failing that, there's another edition where they're front and centre, as the murder weapon was a poisoned donut! (08/09/17)

4. Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat
Seawitch, Kat Richardson (19/09/17)

5. Main character owns her own business
Sentenced to Death, Lorna Barrett (09/09/17)

1. Middlemarch by George Eliot , 2. Rotten to the Core (Orchard, #2) by Sheila Connolly , 3. Last Writes (A Jaine Austen Mystery #2) by Laura Levine / Last Writes by Laura Levine , 4. Seawitch (Greywalker, #7) by Kat Richardson , 5. Sentenced to Death (Booktown Mystery, #5) by Lorna Barrett


message 32: by Gary (last edited Sep 30, 2017 07:26PM) (new)

Gary Sundell | 2274 comments 5/5

1. September 5 is Be Late for Something Day, September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day: Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing.
Mischief in Maggody (The Arly Hanks Mysteries Book 2) by Joan Hess Mischief in Maggody by Joan Hess. Finished September 30, 2017.

2. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York.
Stop the Presses! by Robert Goldsborough Stop the Presses! by Robert Goldsborough. Finished September 16, 2017

3. September 5 is Cheese Pizza Day, Sept 14 is National Cream-Filled Donut Day, Sept 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, Sept 19 is National Butterscotch Pudding Day, and Sept 20 is National Pepperoni Pizza Day: Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover.
Rest In Pizza (Pizza Lovers, #4) by Chris Cavender Rest In Pizza by Chris Cavender. Finished September 25, 2017.

4. September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate. Arrrr, matey, welcome aboard the good ship Hispanieola...avast and shiver me timbers....
Now I just have to find a book for this topic.
Under the Black Ensign A Pirate Adventure of Loot, Love and War on the Open Seas by L. Ron Hubbard Under the Black Ensign: A Pirate Adventure of Loot, Love and War on the Open Seas by L. Ron Hubbard. Finished September 11, 2017.

5. September 22 is Business Women's Day: Read a book in which the main character owns her own business.
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse (Cape Bay Cafe Mystery, #1) by Harper Lin Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin. Finished September 8, 2017.


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Michelle Munger | 129 comments I finished my Procrastination Day book "The Legend of Sleepy Harlow" by Kylie Logan and really enjoyed it. Was a fun read, now on to apple Day challenge number two.


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Brenda | 5751 comments Finished :)

September 2017 Mini Challenge

5/5


1. September 5 is Be Late for Something Day, September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and Sept 8 is International Literacy Day: Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing.

Too Close to Home by Linwood Barclay 5s 7/9/17

2. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York.

Disturbed by Jennifer Jaynes 4.5s 8/9/17

3. September 5 is Cheese Pizza Day, Sept 14 is National Cream-Filled Donut Day, Sept 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, Sept 19 is National Butterscotch Pudding Day, and Sept 20 is National Pepperoni Pizza Day: Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover.

Chocolate Mousse Attack by Sally Berneathy 5s 3/9/17

4. September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate.

Deadly Intent by Sheryl Browne 3s 4/9/17

5. September 22 is Business Women's Day: Read a book in which the main character owns her own business.

Willow Tree Bend by Kaye Dobbie 5s

Too Close to Home by Linwood Barclay Disturbed by Jennifer Jaynes Chocolate Mousse Attack (Death by Chocolate, #4) by Sally Berneathy Deadly Intent (DI Matthew Adams #3) by Sheryl Browne Willow Tree Bend by Kaye Dobbie


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Gary Sundell | 2274 comments Congrats Brenda.

I just finished book 2, how do you do it.


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Brenda | 5751 comments Thanks Gary :) We had a read a thon weekend and I read quite a few!


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Meg (makeli2) | 2401 comments Whoo hoo, Brenda!


message 38: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5751 comments Thanks Meg :)


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Marisa (moretta) | 4252 comments Mod
Congrats, Brenda!


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Brenda | 5751 comments Thanks Marisa :)


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Heather L  (wordtrix) | 28022 comments Mod
Brenda: Wow, that was fast. Good job!


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Haven't done one of these in forever. But reading is keeping me sane through wedding planning so a challenge seems like a good idea to me.

✔ 1. Read a book you’ve been putting off reading/finishing.

How the Light Gets In (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #9) by Louise Penny - 4.5 stars. Excellent addition to this outstanding series.

✔2. Read a book that features apples either on the cover or in the book, or — since NYC is known as The Big Apple — read a book set in New York.

Read: Assaulted Caramel (Amish Candy Shop Mystery, #1) by Amanda Flower - one the characters gifts the MC an apple she then keeps by her bed. Excellent cozy. 4/5 stars

✔3. Read a book that depicts junk food on the cover.

The Readaholics and the Falcon Fiasco (Book Club Mystery #1) by Laura DiSilverio - candies on the cover. 2/5 stars. I didn't enjoy this book.

✔4. Read a book featuring a pirate, a parrot, or a boat — either in it or on the cover. Bonus if you talk like a pirate.

A Dark and Stormy Murder (A Writer's Apprentice Mystery #1) by Julia Buckley - features more than one boat throughout the story. 4/5 stars - great read


✔5. Read a book in which the main character owns her own business.

Dial Meow for Murder (Lucky Paws Petsitting Mystery #2) by Bethany Blake - the MC owns her own pet sitting business. 3/5 stars. Not as good as the first book. An ok read.


message 43: by Gary (new)

Gary Sundell | 2274 comments I am currently partway into my Apple related book. Nero and Archie live in NYC. Works for me.


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Brenda | 5751 comments Heather L wrote: "Brenda: Wow, that was fast. Good job!"

Thanks Heather :)


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Linda (rudylkr) | 9031 comments Finished!

Be Late for Something Day, Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day, and International Literacy Day: Murder at the Opera 9/3/17

National Apple Dumpling Day and Johnny Appleseed Day: A Friendly Game of Murder 9/10/17

Cheese Pizza Day, National Cream-Filled Donut Day, National Cheeseburger Day, National Butterscotch Pudding Day, and National Pepperoni Pizza Day: Murder is a Piece of Cake 9/6/17

International Talk Like A Pirate Day: The Silent Sea 9/13/17

Business Women's Day: The Big Chili 9/7/17


Murder at the Opera (Capital Crimes, #22) by Margaret Truman A Friendly Game of Murder (Algonquin Round Table #3) by J.J. Murphy Murder is a Piece of Cake (Josie Marcus, Mystery Shopper, #8) by Elaine Viets The Silent Sea (The Oregon Files, #7) by Clive Cussler The Big Chili (Undercover Dish Mystery #1) by Julia Buckley



message 46: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 28022 comments Mod
Good job, Linda!


message 47: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5751 comments Well done Linda!


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Marisa (moretta) | 4252 comments Mod
Congrats, Linda!


message 49: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2401 comments Hooray to you, Linda!


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Michelle Munger | 129 comments Finished the Apple day "Ghost of a Gamble" by Sue Ann Jaffarian on 9/12/17 and today I finished junk food day "Ax To Grind" by Tonya Kappes 9/16/17.


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