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Here are your November 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. Day of the Dead is celebrated Oct 31-Nov 2 (which traditionally involves visits to cemeteries), and November 2 is Plan Your Epitaph Day: Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover. (Suggested authors: Jefferson Bass (Carved in Bone), Alan Bradley, Shirley Damsgaard, Casey Daniels, Aaron Elkins, Charlaine Harris, Dixie Lyle, Leigh Perry, Amanda Stevens)

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day: Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, restorer, collector, book group, or writer — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.

3. November 10 is USMC Day and November 11 is Veteran's Day: Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional). (Suggested: Madelyn Alt, Charles Belfoure [The Paris Architect], Kate Collins, Jasper Fforde, Dorothy Gilman, Sherry Harris, Derek B. Miller [Norwegian by Night], Anne Perry, Helen Simonson [Major Pettigrew's Last Stand], Jacqueline Winspear)

4. November 13 is World Kindness Day, November 16 International Tolerance Day, November 17 World Peace Day, and November 21 is World Hello Day: Read a book set in a country other than your own.

5. November 22 is Go For a Ride Day: Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly (Bicycle, Boat, Bus, Car, Horse, Scooter, Sleigh, Train...).


Don't forget to check out our group bookshelf if you need some ideas!

Okay not sure I will finish the October challenge but I am in for November in any case!

1. Day of the Dead is celebrated Oct 31-Nov 2 (which traditionally involves visits to cemeteries), and November 2 is Plan Your Epitaph Day: Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover. - Hey Diddle Diddle, the Corpse and the Fiddle by Fran Rizer (MC works at a funeral home)

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day: Read a book ABOUT books. - A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay

3. November 10 is USMC Day and November 11 is Veteran's Day: Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional). - The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer by Krista Davis (Dave the police officer was in the Army)

4. November 13 is World Kindness Day, November 16 International Tolerance Day, November 17 World Peace Day, and November 21 is World Hello Day: Read a book set in a country other than your own. - Killer Crust by Chris Cavender

5. November 22 is Go For a Ride Day: Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly. - Slayed on the Slopes by Kate E. Dyer-Seeley (ski lift and skis)

1. Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover.

2. Read a book ABOUT books.

3. Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional).

4. Read a book set in a country other than your own.

5. Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly.

Finished on 11/18

November mini challenges

1. Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover.
Unfinished Business (Angela Panther #1) by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson+

2. Read a book ABOUT books.
The Book Club Murders (Oakwood Mystery #1) by Leslie Nagel+

3. Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional).
Mrs. Odboddy: Hometown Patriot (Mrs. Odboddy Mysteries #1) by Elaine Faber+

4. Read a book set in a country other than your own.
Trouble in Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries #1) by Harriet Steel+

5. Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly.
Sunshine Hunter (boat) - done

November Mini Challenge

5/5

1. Day of the Dead is celebrated Oct 31-Nov 2 (which traditionally involves visits to cemeteries), and November 2 is Plan Your Epitaph Day: Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover. (Suggested authors: Shirley Damsgaard, Casey Daniels, Aaron Elkins, Charlaine Harris, Dixie Lyle, Leigh Perry, Amanda Stevens)

Under the Cold Bright Lights by Garry Disher 5★s 15/11/17

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day: Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, restorer, collector, book group, or writer — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.

Lucy's Book Club for the Lost and Found: A heartwarming feel good romance novel by Emma Davies 5★s 18/11/17

3. November 10 is USMC Day and November 11 is Veteran's Day: Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional).

The Good Sister by Maggie Christensen 5★s 13/11/17

4. November 13 is World Kindness Day, November 16 International Tolerance Day, November 17 World Peace Day, and November 21 is World Hello Day: Read a book set in a country other than your own.

Watch For Me by Moonlight by Kirsty Ferry 5★s 2/11/17 UK

5. November 22 is Go For a Ride Day: Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly (Bicycle, Boat, Bus, Car, Horse, Scooter, Sleigh, Train...).

Hell to Pay by Rachel Amphlett 5★s 5/11/17 Boat

1. Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover.
The Empty Grave by Jonathan Stroud (11/27)


2. Read a book ABOUT books.
The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton (11/19/17)


3. Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war.
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick (11/16/17)

Faithful Elephants: A True Story of Animals, People, and War by Yukio Tsuchiya (11/19/17)


4. Read a book set in a country other than your own.
Agatha Raisin and the Witches' Tree by M.C. Beaton (11/5/17)


5. Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly.
Shooting at Loons by Margaret Maron (11/30)

My God! I don't know for sure how I will go with October (and November looks like a busier month, but we will try).

Done
1.- Day of the Dead / Plan Your Epitaph Day: Curses! by Aaron Elkins (14/11/2017 - ★★★★)
2.- National Novel Writing Month / Book Lovers Day / Young Readers Day: Fourth Victim by Kathi Daley (12/11/2017 - ★★★★)
3.- USMC Day / Veteran's Day: A History of Murder by Lynn Bohart (07/11/2017 - ★★★★☆)
4.- World Kindness Day / International Tolerance Day / World Peace Day / World Hello Day: The Ambleside Alibi by Rebecca Tope (04/11/2017 - ★★★)
5.- Go For a Ride Day: The Prisoner of Limnos by Lois McMaster Bujold (24/11/2017 - ★★★★☆)

Hard to believe it's already November! Where did the year go?!

November 2017 Mini Challenges

1. Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover:

Kathi Daley - Halloween in Paradise (TJ Jensen) done ****

2. Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, restorer, collector, book group, or writer:

Paige Shelton - To Helvetica and Back (book restoration) (Dangerous Type Mystery) done ****

3. Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional):

Sherry Harris - Tagged for Death (Garage Sale Mystery) done ****

4. Read a book set in a country other than your own:

M.C. Beaton - There Goes the Bride (Agatha Raisin) done ****

5. Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly (Bicycle, Boat, Bus, Car, Horse, Scooter, Sleigh, Train):

Jenna Bennett - Dirty Deeds: Savannah Martin Mystery #9 (Savannah Martin Mystery) done****

4. Read a book set in a country other than your own.
This is easy for me, since the cozy mysteries are almost all set in America and I'm Italian! LOL
Though, I think I will have some problems with points 1 and 3.

I'm in for November challenge! I decided not to overboard my reading plan but it's so much fun to do challenges..


November 2017 Mini Challenges

1. Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows - 25 Nov



2. Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, restorer, collector, book group, or writer
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - 27Nov


3. Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional)
A Red Herring Without Mustard - Nov 14
Both MC's father and her best friend served English army


4. Read a book set in a country other than your own
Maisie Dobbs set in the UK - Nov 6

5. Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly (Bicycle, Boat, Bus, Car, Horse, Scooter, Sleigh, Train)
Birds of a Feather - 19 Nov

Patrizia wrote: "4. Read a book set in a country other than your own.
This is easy for me, since the cozy mysteries are almost all set in America and I'm Italian! LOL
Though, I think I will have some problems with ..."

The Garage Sale Mysteries take place in a town adjoining a military base. Some of the supporting characters are military members.

Hy everyone, i'm Vesper and i'm joining a reading challenge for the first time: i'm also italian (friend of Patty up here) and i started reading books in english only a couple of years ago, because i love cozy mysteries.
I hope i will finish!


November 2017 Mini Challenges

1. Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover.

M.C. Beaton, Agatha Raisin and the murderous marriage


2. Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, restorer, collector, book group, or writer.

Stephanie Barron, Jane Austen and the stillroom maid


3. Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional).

Lesley Lokko, The last debutante (set during WWII)


4. Read a book set in a country other than your own.

Manabu Kaminata, Psychic detective Yakumo (mystery novel set in Japan)


5. Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly (Bicycle, Boat, Bus, Car, Horse, Scooter, Sleigh, Train)

Rosina Harrison, The Lady's Maid (autobiography of Lady Astor's maid, who traveled with her around the world)

Vai, Chiara (alias Vesper)! Vedrai che ti divertirai!

@Gary: thank you!
I found a book for point 1 and maybe even for 3: is a former JAG administrative clerk a veteran? She's the protagonist of the Christina Freeburn series.

Patrizia wrote: "Vai, Chiara (alias Vesper)! Vedrai che ti divertirai!

Non vedo l'ora!

I can't wait!😊

I’m in again....

1. Skelton on the cover: “Skelton in the Closet” by Angie Fox
2. Involve a bookstore: “Elementary, She Read” by Vickey Delaney
3. Veterans Day: “Helmets and Lipstick” by Ruth G. Haskell
4. Book set in other country: “The Inspector and Mrs, Jeffries” by Emily Brightwell
5. Go For a Ride: “Cremains of the Day” by Misty Simon

Planning for November...

1. Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover. “To Die Fur”

2. Read a book ABOUT books. “Sentenced to Death”

3. Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional). “A Soldier’s Duty”

4. Read a book set in a country other than your own. “Cruel Winter”

5. Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly. “A Girl on the Train” (Not that anyone is judging my pick, but I’m declaring the blurry window view on the cover as part of the train. I’m pretty sure the story is in line with the intent of “Go for a ride” theme, anyhow.)

November mini challenge

Updated: Nov. 22
Progress: 5/5

1. Day of the Dead is celebrated Oct 31-Nov 2 (which traditionally involves visits to cemeteries), and November 2 is Plan Your Epitaph Day: Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover.
The Invisible Intruder by Carolyn Keene - An eccentric shell collector has a "Room of Skulls" in this book! - finished Nov. 4

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day: Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, restorer, collector, book group, or writer — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.
Once Upon a Thriller by Carolyn Keene - This includes a burning bookstore (caused by arson), a writer/author and a writer's workgroup - finished Nov. 16

3. November 10 is USMC Day and November 11 is Veteran's Day: Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional).
A Broth of Betrayal by Connie Archer - MC's grandfather is a war vet and one of the character's ancestors was a militiaman - finished Nov. 22

4. November 13 is World Kindness Day, November 16 International Tolerance Day, November 17 World Peace Day, and November 21 is World Hello Day: Read a book set in a country other than your own.
Invitation to Murder by Beth Prentice - set in Australia - finished Nov. 13

5. November 22 is Go For a Ride Day: Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly (Bicycle, Boat, Bus, Car, Horse, Scooter, Sleigh, Train...).
Éclair and Present Danger by Laura Bradford - finished Nov. 2

Vesper wrote: "Patrizia wrote: "Vai, Chiara (alias Vesper)! Vedrai che ti divertirai!Non vedo l'ora! I can't wait!😊"

¿No ves la hora? 😉

Cool. I'm in - I can fit books for almost all of them from my current short-term TBR.

1. Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons.
Night of the Loving Dead, Casey Daniels (17/11/17)

2. Read a book ABOUT books.
The Eyre Affair, Jasper Fforde (09/11/17)

3. Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional).
I, The Jury, Mickey Spillane (27/11/17)
"Back when they fought in the Marines together, Jack took a Japanese bayonet, losing his arm, to save Hammer. "

4. Read a book set in a country other than your own.
Telling Tails, Sofie Ryan (13/11/17)
Set in the US - I live in the UK

5. Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly
Wrong Side of the Paw, Laurie Cass (12/11/17)
Bookmobiles definitely shouldn't fly!

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Progress 5/5

1. Day of the Dead is celebrated Oct 31-Nov 2 (which traditionally involves visits to cemeteries), and November 2 is Plan Your Epitaph Day: Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover.
The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie Finished December 16, 2017.

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day: Read a book ABOUT books.
Reconciliation Day by Christopher Fowler Finished November 18, 2017.

3. November 10 is USMC Day and November 11 is Veteran's Day: Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional).
Custer at the Alamo by Gregory Urbach Finished 11/08/2017.

4. November 13 is World Kindness Day, November 16 International Tolerance Day, November 17 World Peace Day, and November 21 is World Hello Day: Read a book set in a country other than your own.
Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers Finished November 25, 2017.

5. November 22 is Go For a Ride Day: Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly.
Tapas, Carrot Cake and a Corpse by Sherri Bryan. Finished November 22, 2017.

My November plan. Just barely seems to be a less ambitious month than October was.

Day of the Dead and Plan Your Epitaph Day: Family Skeletons

National Novel Writing Month, Book Lovers Day and Young Readers Day: Bubbles Unbound

USMC Day and Veteran's Day: Throw in the Trowel

World Kindness Day, International Tolerance Day, World Peace Day, and World Hello Day: Dorchester Terrace

Go For a Ride Day: A New York Christmas

Patrizia wrote: "I found a book for point 1 and maybe even for 3: is a former JAG administrative clerk a veteran? She's the protagonist of the Christina Freeburn series."

If she's working for the military, she's serving her country, so we will accept it. BTW, any of the Mrs. Polifax books by Dorothy Gilman would also qualify as serving one's country (CIA), as well as a book set in a different country. '-)

Heather L wrote: "Patrizia wrote: "I found a book for point 1 and maybe even for 3: is a former JAG administrative clerk a veteran? She's the protagonist of the Christina Freeburn series."

If she's working for the ..."

Thanks Heather. So for example, Flavia de Luce series fit in for first challenge I assume? Both her father and her friend Dogger served for their country, England, during the war.

Vesper wrote: "Hy everyone, i'm Vesper and i'm joining a reading challenge for the first time: i'm also italian (friend of Patty up here) and i started reading books in english only a couple of years ago, because..."

I'm a big fan of Japanese mysteries but haven't read this Yakumo series. Can you please let us know how it was once you finished? Enjoy your books and this challenge!

Jess wrote: "Thanks Heather. So for example, Flavia de Luce series fit in for first challenge I assume? Both her father and her friend Dogger served for their country, England, during the war."

Absolutely! Go for it! '-)

Thank Heather.

Jess wrote: "Vesper wrote: "Hy everyone, i'm Vesper..."

I'm a big fan of Japanese mysteries but haven't read this Yakumo series. Can you please let us know how it was once you finished? Enjoy your books and this challenge! "

Thankyou Jess, and Marisa, for your welcome.

Sure I will tell my impressions on Detective Yakumo.
The strange is that I bought it for a mistake (I wanted the manga with the same title) but I think the novel will be better.

I've ont heard of a Japanese mystery.

What's a good one to start for a newbie?

Heather L wrote: "Jess wrote: "Thanks Heather. So for example, Flavia de Luce series fit in for first challenge I assume? Both her father and her friend Dogger served for their country, England, during the war."

Ab..."

Thanks Heather

MadameZelda wrote: "I've ont heard of a Japanese mystery.

What's a good one to start for a newbie?"

There are incredibly many, though not sure how many are translated in English (I read them in Korean).

Not cozy, but most well know ones will be All She Was Worth by Miyuki Miyabe and The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino.

The first is a bit old (first published in late 90’s) and more like a police investigation novel, while the latter feels closer to traditional mystery story. I’m a big fan of both authors, probably more for Miyabe Miyuki but she is not a typical mystery writer. Higashino Keigo is more focused on mystery and most of his books are pretty good. I like his Kyoichiro Kaga series, the most popular one is Newcomer.

Honobu Yonezawa and Nanami Wakatake writes Japanese style cozy mysteries but not sure if their books are available in English.

Finally posted my tenative book line-up for November. See message 20.

Thanks, anyway, Jess. I looked up those authors and they're all in kanji and none in English translation.

I'm in for November. Now to go see what's in my TBR pile that will fit these categories.

1. Day of the Dead is celebrated Oct 31-Nov 2 (which traditionally involves visits to cemeteries), and November 2 is Plan Your Epitaph Day: Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover. In Stars among the Dead, a homeless mother and daughter live in a cemetery.
Stars Among the Dead by Marcy McKay {11/19/17}

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day: Read a book ABOUT books.
The Find of a Lifetime: Another Tale of Used Books and Cats by Jenny Kalahar
Finally finished it in December - around Dec. 09.

3. November 10 is USMC Day and November 11 is Veteran's Day: Read a book that features someone serving their country.
Murder: A Deadly Stew by Liz Turner {11/22/17}

4. November 13 is World Kindness Day, November 16 International Tolerance Day, November 17 World Peace Day, and November 21 is World Hello Day: Read a book set in a country other than your own. (Jolly old England!)
Poison in Paddington by Samantha Silver {11/16/17}

5. November 22 is Go For a Ride Day: Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly (there's an Amish horse & buggy on the cover).
In God's Hands by Ruth Price {11/18/17}

November 2017 Mini Challenges

✔1. Day of the Dead is celebrated Oct 31-Nov 2 (which traditionally involves visits to cemeteries), and November 2 is Plan Your Epitaph Day: Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover. (Suggested authors: Alan Bradley, Shirley Damsgaard, Casey Daniels, Aaron Elkins, Charlaine Harris, Dixie Lyle, Leigh Perry, Amanda Stevens)
Stamped Out by Terri Thayer 11/5/17


✔2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day: Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, restorer, collector, book group, or writer — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.
Deadly Notions by Elizabeth Lynn Casey 11/24/17

3. November 10 is USMC Day and November 11 is Veteran's Day: Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional). (Suggested: Madelyn Alt, Charles Belfoure [The Paris Architect], Kate Collins, Jasper Fforde, Dorothy Gilman, Sherry Harris, Derek B. Miller [Norwegian by Night], Anne Perry, Helen Simonson [Major Pettigrew's Last Stand], Jacqueline Winspear)

✔4. November 13 is World Kindness Day, November 16 International Tolerance Day, November 17 World Peace Day, and November 21 is World Hello Day: Read a book set in a country other than your own.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 11/11/17

✔5. November 22 is Go For a Ride Day: Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly (Bicycle, Boat, Bus, Car, Horse, Scooter, Sleigh, Train...).
Hearse and Buggy by Laura Bradford 11/18/17

#1: Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult is filled with bones, mostly from elephants. It has a seriously spooky ending.

1. Day of the Dead is celebrated Oct 31-Nov 2 (which traditionally involves visits to cemeteries), and November 2 is Plan Your Epitaph Day: Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover. (Suggested authors: Jefferson Bass (Carved in Bone), Alan Bradley, Shirley Damsgaard, Casey Daniels, Aaron Elkins, Charlaine Harris, Dixie Lyle, Leigh Perry, Amanda Stevens) An Ice Cold Grave 11.21.17

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day: Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, restorer, collector, book group, or writer — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.
Written in Stone 11.27.17

3. November 10 is USMC Day and November 11 is Veteran's Day: Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional). (Suggested: Madelyn Alt, Charles Belfoure [The Paris Architect], Kate Collins, Jasper Fforde, Dorothy Gilman, Sherry Harris, Derek B. Miller [Norwegian by Night], Anne Perry, Helen Simonson [Major Pettigrew's Last Stand], Jacqueline Winspear)The Girl with All the Gifts 11.18.18

4. November 13 is World Kindness Day, November 16 International Tolerance Day, November 17 World Peace Day, and November 21 is World Hello Day: Read a book set in a country other than your own.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets11.18.17

5. November 22 is Go For a Ride Day: Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly (Bicycle, Boat, Bus, Car, Horse, Scooter, Sleigh, Train...). Cape Refuge 11.07.17

ok I'm in. I don't know if I can this challenge and the autumn challenge but I shall try.
1. a book with bones - Bones on the Bayou by Carolyn Haines 11/16/17
2. a book about books- Murder at the Book Fair by Steve Demaree 11/16/17
3. a book with a veteran- Hook, Line, and Blinker by Jana Deleon 11/21/17
4. a book set in another country- Zero Cool by John Lang 11/6/17
5. a book showing transportation- Nun Too Soon by Alice Loweecey 11/27/17

All finished! Happy Dance.

November Mini Challenge
Completed: 5/5

1. Day of the Dead is celebrated Oct 31-Nov 2 (which traditionally involves visits to cemeteries), and November 2 is Plan Your Epitaph Day: Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover.
A Skeleton in the Family by Leigh Perry 11/24

2. November is National Novel Writing Month, November 5 is Book Lovers Day and November 8 Young Readers Day: Read a book ABOUT books. That could involve a bookstore, library, restorer, collector, book group, or writer — or even the novel Fahrenheit 451 — just so long as it revolves around books.
Behind Chocolate Bars by Kathy Aarons 11/14

3. November 10 is USMC Day and November 11 is Veteran's Day: Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional).
Dirty Rotten Tendrils by Kate Collins 11/11

4. November 13 is World Kindness Day, November 16 International Tolerance Day, November 17 World Peace Day, and November 21 is World Hello Day: Read a book set in a country other than your own.
Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen 11/10

5. November 22 is Go For a Ride Day: Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly (Bicycle, Boat, Bus, Car, Horse, Scooter, Sleigh, Train...).
Murder in the Mystery Suite by Ellery Adams 11/12

A question about: USMC Day / Veteran's Day. The featured character, should be a main one? Or a neighbor, for example?

Hi Marisa! It does not have to be a main character, secondary is fine.

Well, I have just tumbled across one 😉

I'm going to try this one!

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1. Day of the Dead is celebrated Oct 31-Nov 2 (which traditionally involves visits to cemeteries), and November 2 is Plan Your Epitaph Day: Read a book that involves a cemetery, grave, tombstone, or bones/skeletons — or depicts one on the cover. (Suggested authors: Jefferson Bass (Carved in Bone), Alan Bradley, Shirley Damsgaard, Casey Daniels, Aaron Elkins, Charlaine Harris, Dixie Lyle, Leigh Perry, Amanda Stevens)

2. November is National Novel Writing Month: A Dark and Stormy Murder -- 11/2

3. November 10 is USMC Day and November 11 is Veteran's Day: Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional). (Suggested: Madelyn Alt, Charles Belfoure [The Paris Architect], Kate Collins, Jasper Fforde, Dorothy Gilman, Sherry Harris, Derek B. Miller [Norwegian by Night], Anne Perry, Helen Simonson [Major Pettigrew's Last Stand], Jacqueline Winspear)

4. November 13 is World Kindness Day, November 16 International Tolerance Day, November 17 World Peace Day, and November 21 is World Hello Day: Read a book set in a country other than your own.

5. November 22 is Go For a Ride Day: Read a book that shows some sort of transportation on the cover that does not fly (Bicycle, Boat, Bus, Car, Horse, Scooter, Sleigh, Train...).

Currently I'm working on:

3. Read a book that features someone serving their country such as a soldier or army nurse, a veteran, or which is set during a war (real or fictional).
by Laurie R. King (This takes place during WWI, and the main character also volunteers her time nursing wounded soldiers)

5. Read a book that shows some sort of transporation on the cover that does not fly.
by Helen Harper

1 down 4 to go.

For the Day of the Dead would working at a Morticians work?

Hilary S wrote: "For the Day of the Dead would working at a Morticians work?"

Sure, why not?

Heather L wrote: "Hilary S wrote: "For the Day of the Dead would working at a Morticians work?"

Sure, why not?"

Excellent! Thank you!

Done for the month (see message 8)! Read some really good ones. See everyone in December!

Wow, that was fast. Congrats, Meg!

Congrats, Meg!