Cozy Mystery Corner discussion

This challenge is based on November, December, and January Holidays. It will run until January 31st, but you're welcome to go beyond that deadline. You can read as many or as few of the tasks as you'd like.

I'm going to say that since I was late in posting the challenge, you can use November 1st as a start date.

November

• Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger

• National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors.

1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book.

2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts.

4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice.

4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.

12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food.

13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC.

17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.

19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member).

21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime.

23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC invlolves a beverage.

23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.

December

5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.

8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets.

9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover.

12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.

14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog.

21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter.

23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday.

25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.

26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent.

26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green.

January

National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme.

1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start.

3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.

10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).

10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper).

13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title.

14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet.

15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.

26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married.

28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have.

29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports).

This looks fun! I'm in!

November

• Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger - Defending the Dead by Sheila Connolly (Ellie is 7)

• National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors. - Two for Sorrow by Nicola Upson

1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book. - Hey Diddle Diddle, the Corpse and the Fiddle by Fran Rizer

2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts. - Doom with a View by Kate Kingsbury

4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice. - Deck the Hallways by Kate Carlisle

4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery. - Called to Justice by Edith Maxwell

12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food. - Ladle to the Grave by Connie Archer

13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC. - Not a Creature was Stirring by Jane Haddam

17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping. - Slayed on the Slopes by Kate E. Dyer-Seeley

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character. - Potions and Pastries by Bailey Cates

19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member). - Secret of the Painted Lady by Elizabeth Ashby

21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime. - Death in D Minor by Alexia Gordon

23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC involves a beverage. - Murder and Mai Tais by Elizabeth Ashby (not only does the MC make cocktails but they also serve tea and coffee)

23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it. - Rockets' Dead Glare by Lynn Cahoon

December

5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover. - Ripped From the Pages by Kate Carlisle

8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets. - Death Is Like a Box of Chocolates by Kathy Aarons

9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover. - Crust No One by Winnie Archer

12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover. - At Wick's End by Tim Myers

14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog. - Murder Fir Christmas by Joyce Lavene Bonnie ends up with a wolf cub companion

21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter. - Not a Creature Was Purring by Krista Davis

23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday. - Sour Apples by Sheila Connolly (finishes up with Patriots Day)

25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday. - Carbs and Cadavers by J.B. Stanley set over Halloween

26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent. - A Christmas Peril by J.A. Hennrikus

26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green. - The Crime at the Noah's Ark by Molly Thynne

January

National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme. - Pinned for Murder by Elizabeth Lynn Casey

1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start. - Downward Facing Death by Michelle Kelly

3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character. - Elementary, She Read by Vicki Delany

10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance). - A Death at the Yoga Café by Michelle Kelly

10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper). - Rotten to the Core by Sheila Connolly

13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title. - One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly

14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet. - Eaves of Destruction by Kate Carlisle

15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character. - Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon

26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married. - Best-Laid Plants by Marty Wingate

28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have. - Better Late Than Never byJenn McKinlay

29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports). - Craks in a Marriage by Barbara Barrett

I'm really liking this list and I'll read as many as I can!

Done!

November

Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger

Karen MacInerney - Mother Knows Best done****

National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors

Julia Buckley - A Dark and Stormy Murder done****

1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book.

Julie Garwood - Fast Track (Catholic MC and father; funeral Mass/service in church) done****

2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts.

K J Emrick - Christmas Spirit done****

4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice.

Emily Brightwell - Mrs. Jeffries and the Merry Gentlemen done****

4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.

Rhys Bowen - The Twelve Clues of Christmas done****

12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food.

Barbara Ross - Musseled Out done****

13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC.

Michael Bond - Monsieur Pamplemousse - done****

17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.

Kathi Daley - Snowmen in Paradise (snowboarding + more) - done 3.5***

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.

Raven Snow - Werewolves of Waresville done****

19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member).

Nancy Naigle - Sweet Tea and Secrets done 3.5*** (MC loses grandmother)

21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime.

Jana DeLeon, Denise Grover Swank - Rose and Helena Save Christmas done****

23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC involves a beverage.

Harper Lin - Cremas, Christmas Cookies, and Crooks done****

23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.
Kathi Daley - The Trouble with Turkeys done*****

December

5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.

Elizabeth Ashby, Nicole Leiren - Deadly Dirty Martinis done****

8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets.

Sally Berneathy - Fatal Chocolate Obsession done****

9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover.

Christy Murphy - Apple Pies and Alibis - done****

12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.

Julia Buckley - Cheddar Off Dead done****

14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog.

Wendy Tyson - A Muddied Murder done****

21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter.

Wendy Meadows - The Snowman Killer done***

23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday.

Ellery Adams - Murder in the Paperback Parlor done**** (Valentine's Day, aka holiday for lovers)

25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.

Deborah Brown - Christmas in Paradise done****

26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent.

Joyce Tremel - Tangled Up in Brew

26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green.

Connie Shelton - Holidays Can Be Murder done****

January

National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme.

Mary Marks - Knot In My Backyard done****

1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start.

Gemma Halliday/Kelly Rey - Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Brash Blonde done 3.5***

3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.

Barbara Allan - Antiques Swap done****

10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).

Camille Chafer - Weapons of Mass Distraction (MC undercover at gym, incl instructing) done***

10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper).

Heather Webber - Digging Up Trouble - done****

13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title.

Diane Vallere - Murder on Moon Trek 1

14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet.

Barbara Allan - Antiques Fruitcake done*****

15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.

Jenna Bennett - Dirty Deeds - done ****

26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married.

Nancy Atherton - Aunt Dimity and the Family Tree done - 4.5****

28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have.

Aimee Gilchrist - Mele Kalikimaka Murder (Hawaiian resort manager) done - 3.5***

29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports)

Amy VanSant - Pineapple Puzzles done ****

jaxnsmom wrote: "

This challenge is based on November, December, and January Holidays. It will run until January 31st, but you're welcome to go beyond that deadline. You can read as many or as few of the tasks as ..."

Quick question, please: If a book is listed under a certain month, can we read it in any of the listed months? For example, I have a book that fits in a category in November but may not get to it by end of the month. Can I still read it in Dec/Jan?

Another question:
Now it's mid November can I use books I read at November but before this challenge was launched? Is there a start reading date? Or can I use all my November books I read til now if they fit a task?

CMC Happy Holidays Challenge


November

• Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger
Sky High by Susan O'Brien

• National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author or works with authors.

All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main character who is involved in religion.
Devil's Breath by G.M. Malliet - MC is a vicar

2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts.

Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice.
The Alienist by Caleb Carr

King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.
A Quiet Life In The Country by T E Kinsey - early 1900s

12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food.


Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC.
Death of a Travelling Man by M.C. Beaton - Constable Hamish Macbeth

17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.

19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day.
The Litigators by John Grisham - loses job

21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime.

23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC involves a beverage.

23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.



December

Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.
Death of a Greedy Woman by M.C. Beaton - bottle of wine

8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets.

9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover.

Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.
I Know What You Bid Last Summer by Sherry Harris

International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog.
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan - elephant

21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter.

23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday.

Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.
Under an English Heaven by Alice K. Boatwright

Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent.
Stowed Away by Barbara Ross

Kwanzaa – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green.
A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn



January

National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme.

New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start.
Tart of Darkness by Denise Swanson

Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.
A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn - circus performers (conjoined twins, "fat lady", Colossus, et al.)

10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).

10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme.


13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title.

14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet.
Murder of a Cranky Catnapper by Denise Swanson

15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.

Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married.
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith

Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have.
A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn - lepidopterist (chasing butterflies)

29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports).

My God, it looks like funny and Intense, I'm gone give it a try. I'll use this message as my report post:

(Status 31/01)

Nov: 8 / 14
Dec: 8/ 10
Jan: 3 / 11

(Final Status)

Done

November

1.- Child Safety Protection Month: Deck the Hallways by Kate Carlisle (07/12/2017 - ★★★☆)
2.- National Novel Writing Month: Fourth Victim by Kathi Daley (12/11/2017 - ★★★★)
3.- 1st All Saint's Day: Vangie Vale and the Murdered Macaron by R.L. Syme (22/11/2017 - ★★★★)
4.- 2nd All Soul's Day: A History of Murder by Lynn Bohart (07/11/2017 - ★★★★☆)
5.- 4th Book Lovers Day: The Semester of Our Discontent by Cynthia Kuhn (23/05/2018 - ★★★★)
6.- 4th King Tut Day: Murder on Amsterdam Avenue by Victoria Thompson (28/11/2017 - ★★★★)
7.- 12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day: The Calamity Café by Gayle Leeson (13/04/2018 - ★★★★☆)
8.- 13th Sadie Hawkins Day: Curses! by Aaron Elkins (14/11/2017 - ★★★★)
9.- 17th Take A Hike Day: Hiking and Homicide by Danielle Collins (19/03/2018 - ★★★★)
10.- 18th Occult Day: Lake Silence by Anne Bishop (22/04/2018 - ★★★★★)
11.- 19th Have a Bad Day Day: Vangie Vale and the Corpseless Custard by R.L. Syme (05/01/2018 - ★★★☆)
12.- 21st False Confession Day: Murder at Cookie Lane by Susan Gillard & Karen Sullivan (07/03/2018 - ★★★★)
13.- 23rd National Espresso Day: Killer Party by Lynn Cahoon (15/05/2018 - ★★★☆)
14.- 23rd Thanksgiving: Baby Back Murder by Summer Prescott (19/01/2018 - ★★★★)



December

15.- 5th Repeal Day: Heroes and Hurricanes by Nicole Leiren & Elizabeth Ashby (24/01/2018 - ★★★☆)
16.- 8th National Brownie Day: Pancakes & Pandemonium by Janel Gradowski (14/03/2018 - ★★★☆)
17.- 9th National Pastry Day: Crust No One by Winnie Archer (08/02/2018 - ★★★★☆)
18.- 12th Channukah/Hanukka: Snuffed Out by Tim Myers (27/01/2018 - ★★★★)
19.- 14th International Monkey Day: Penguins and Mortal Peril by Ruby Loren (12/01/2018 - ★★★★☆)
20.- 21st Winter Solstice: A Question of Murder by Donald Bain (12/12/2017 - ★★★☆)
21.- 23rd Festivus: Hot Chocolate and Homicide by Cindy Bell (12/02/2018 - ★★★★)
22.- 25th Christmas Day: A Christmas Peril by J.A. Hennrikus (07/01/2018 - ★★★★)
23.- 26th Boxing Day: A Ghostly Light by Juliet Blackwell (01/12/2017 - ★★★★)
24.- 26th Kwanzaa: Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie (10/01/2018 - ★★★★)



January

25.- National Hobby Month: Dead Angler by Victoria Houston (18/06/2018 - ★★★☆)
26.- 1st New Year's Day: A Murder for the Books by Victoria Gilbert (17/05/2018 - ★★★★)
27.- 3rd Fruitcake Toss Day: Murder Most Finicky by Liz Mugavero (02/02/2018 - ★★★★)
28.- 10th - National Take the Stairs Day: Killer Carat Cream by Patrice Lyle (20/06/2018 - ★★)
29.- 10th Houseplant Appreciation Day: Widow's Tears by Susan Wittig Albert (07/04/2018 - ★★★★)
30.- 13th Friday the 13th: Five-Alarm Fudge by Christine DeSmet (16/02/2018 - ★★★)
31.- 14th Dress Up Your Pet Day: The Christmas Letter by Kathi Daley (19/12/2017 - ★★★★☆)
32.- 15th Martin Luther King Jr Birthday: Kneaded to Death by Winnie Archer (15/01/2018 - ★★★★☆)
33.- 26th Spouse's Day: Make No Bones by Aaron Elkins (02/05/2018 - ★★★★☆)
34.- 28th Fun at Work Day: Comic Sans Murder by Paige Shelton (16/12/2017 - ★★★★)
35.- 29th National Puzzle Day: The Unkindest Cut by Honor Hartman (06/06/2018 - ★★★★)

Is there a length requirement?

Meg wrote: "jaxnsmom wrote: "
Quick question, please: If a book is listed under a certain month, can we read it in any of the listed months? For example, I have a book that fits in a category in November but may not get to it by end of the month. Can I still read it in Dec/Jan? ..."

Yes, you can read a book in any of the months.

Cool, as I have a few in mind. It's going to be tough going the next couple of months but I'm going to fit in all I can.

Thanks for this new challenge, it's great!

I don't see anyway to do all the categories in a three month stretch. I have some partially read for challenges here and elsewhere this month.

Anna Catharina wrote: "Another question:
Now it's mid November can I use books I read at November but before this challenge was launched? Is there a start reading date? Or can I use all my November books I read til now i..."

I'm going to say that since I was late in posting the challenge, you can use November 1st as a start date.

Gary wrote: "Is there a length requirement?"

No. Books can be as long or short as you want.

Holiday Challenge
11/1/17 - 1/31/18
Completed: 1

November

• Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger

• National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors.

1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book.

2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts.

4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice.

4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.

12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food.

13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC.

17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.

19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member).

21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime.

23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC invlolves a beverage.

23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.

December

5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.

8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets.

9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover.

12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.

14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog.

21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter.

23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday.

25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.

26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent.

26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green.

January

National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme.

1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start.

3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.

10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).

10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper).

13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title.

14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet.

15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.

26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married.
Turkey Trot Murder

28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have.

29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports).

Gary wrote: "I don't see anyway to do all the categories in a three month stretch. I have some partially read for challenges here and elsewhere this month."

"You can read as many or as few of the tasks as you'd like."

Books completed: 9

November

• Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger. A Highland Christmas by M.C. Beaton. Morag Anderson is around 9 years old. Finished December 7, 2017.

• National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors.

1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book.
The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie Finished December 16, 2017.

2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts.

4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice.
Heroes and Hurricanes by Elizabeth Ashby. Finished January 17, 2018.

4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.

12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food.

13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC.
Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers Finished November 25, 2017

17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.

19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member).

21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime.

23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC invlolves a beverage.
Murder on the Rocks by Allyson K. Abbott. Finished December 3, 2017.

23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.

December

5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.

8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets.
Macaron Murder by Harper Lin. Finished December 18, 2017.

9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover.

12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.

14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog.
The Vicious Vet by M.C. Beaton Finished January 28, 2018.

21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter.

23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday.

25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.

26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent.
Death in an English Cottage by Sara Rosett. Finished December 31, 2017.

26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green.

January

National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme.

1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start.
Tapas, Carrot Cake and a Corpse by Sherri Bryan. The fresh start comes into play at the end of the book. Finished November 22, 2017.

3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.

10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).

10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper).

13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title.

14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet.

15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.

26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married.

28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have.

29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports).

November

• Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger

• National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors.

1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book.

2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts.

4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice.

4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.

12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food.

13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC.

17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.

19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member).

21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime.

23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC invlolves a beverage.

23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.

December

5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.

8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets.

9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover.

12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.

14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog.

21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter.

23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday.

25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.

26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent.

26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green.

January

National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme.

1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start.

3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.

10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).

10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper).

13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title.

14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet.

15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.

26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married.

28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have.

29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports).

jaxnsmom wrote: "I'm going to say that since I was late in posting the challenge, you can use November 1st as a start date."

THANK YOU!

I will try this challenge since I am on a lay off until January 2nd.

jaxnsmom wrote: "I'm going to say that since I was late in posting the challenge, you can use November 1st as a start date..."

Thank you :)

Holidays Challenge (Duration: November 1 to January 31)

Progress: 30/35
November (12/14)
Dezember (8/10)
January (10/11)

November

• Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger
Die drei ??? Kids 46. Jagd auf das Dino-Ei by Ulf Blanck

• National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors.
A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley

• 1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book.
Sidney Chambers and the Perils of the Night by James Runcie

• 2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts.
Deichmörder by Hendrick Berg

• 4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice.
Detection Unlimited by Georgette Heyer

• 4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.
The Three Body Problem by Catherine Shaw

• 12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food.

• 13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC.
Murder Past Due by Miranda James

• 17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.
Die drei ??? Fußball-Teufel by Marco Sonnleitner

• 18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.
The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch

• 19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member).
The Chase by Paul Finch

• 21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime.
Homicide in Hardcover by Kate Carlisle

• 23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC involves a beverage.
Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death by James Runcie

• 23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.

December

• 5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.

• 8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets.
Killer Cupcakes by Leighann Dobbs

• 9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover.
Barbecue, Bourbon and Bullets by M.E. Harmon

• 12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.

• 14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog.
The Preening Peacock by Lisa Shea

• 21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter.
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

• 23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday.
A Mother's Day Murder by Dee Ernst

• 25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.
The Santa Klaus Murder by Mavis Doriel Hay

• 26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent.
A Truth For a Truth by Emilie Richards

• 26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith

January

• National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme.

• 1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start.
Spreewaldgrab by Christiane Dickerhoff

• 3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.
Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C.Beaton

• 10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).
A Death at the Yoga Café by Michelle Kelly

• 10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper).
Je tiefer man gräbt: Ein Cornwall-Krimi by Mary Ann Fox

• 13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title.
Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot

• 14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet.
Crime and Catnip by T.C. LoTempio

• 15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.
Roller Rink Witchcraft by Raven Snow

• 26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married.
Der Nachtwandler by Sebastian Fitzek

• 28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have.
Death in Dark Blue by Julia Buckley

• 29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports).
Duplicate Death by Georgette Heyer

Count me in!

Holidays Challenge
November 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018

Updated: Jan. 29

November
Progress: 12/14

• Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger
Broken Promise by Linwood Barclay - A baby is abducted - finished Nov. 27

• National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors.
Once Upon a Thriller by Carolyn Keene - Nancy working with a local famous author and an author workshop - finished Nov. 16

• 1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book.
I Know a Secret by Tess Gerritsen - several funeral services in church - currently reading

• 2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts.
The Invisible Intruder by Carolyn Keene - includes ghost hunting and a medium - finished Nov. 4

• 4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice.
A Batter of Life and Death bty Ellie Alexander - finished Jan. 23

• 4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.
The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton - set in 1999 and 2000 - finished Jan. 15

• 12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food.
A Broth of Betrayal by Connie Archer - finished Nov. 22

• 13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC.
The Deep Dark Descending by Allen Eskens - finished Nov. 9

• 17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.
Lethal Tide by Beth Prentice - MC is a surf instructor and there is a lot of hiking in the rain forest - finished Jan. 29

• 18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.

• 19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member).
The Memory Watcher by Minka Kent - There are 2 MCs: one has lost her job, the other is cheating on her husband and her husband is cheating on her - finished Dec. 2

• 21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime.
Invitation to Murder by Beth Prentice - finished Nov. 13

• 23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC involves a beverage.
Death by Eggnog by Lee Hollis - MC's brother owns a watering hole called Drinks Like a Fish - finished Nov. 28

• 23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.
Madness in Christmas River by Meg Muldoon - book starts at Thanksgiving - finished Dec. 19

December
Progress: 8/10

• 5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.

• 8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets.
Pancakes and Corpses by Agatha Frost - finished Jan. 5

• 9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover.
Éclair and Present Danger by Laura Bradford - finished Nov. 2

• 12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.
Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki Delany - finished Dec. 31

• 14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog.
First Case by Kathi Daley - MC has a talking parrot - finished Dec. 3

• 21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter.
Iced Under by Barbara Ross - finished Nov. 14

• 23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday.

• 25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.
Murder in Christmas River by Meg Muldoon - finished Dec. 13

• 26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent.
Caramel Crush by Jenn McKinlay - finished Nov. 26

• 26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green.
Murder at Christmas by Kathi Daley - finished Dec. 17

January
Progress: 6/11

• National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme.
Glue, Baby, Gone by Joanna Campbell Slan - MC owns a scrapbooking store - finished Nov. 1

• 1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start.
Snow Way Out by Christine Husom - finished Jan. 14

• 3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.

• 10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).

• 10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper).

• 13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title.
Twelve Slays of Christmas by Jacqueline Frost - finished Dec. 8

• 14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet.
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by David Rosenfelt - finished Dec. 27

• 15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.
Murder with Macaroni and Cheese by A.L. Herbert - finished Jan. 6

• 26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married.
Matrimony Meltdown by Kathi Daley

• 28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have.
Better Late Than Never by Jenn McKinlay - librarian! - finished Dec. 16

• 29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports).

This looks so fun and I love holiday so I'm in. Thanks for setting up yet another fun challenge!

Period: 1 Nov 2017 to 31 Jan 2018 30 Sep 2018
Progress: 30/35

November

• Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger
A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny - 2 Jan

• National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors.
A Little Yuletide Murder by Jessica Fletcher - 10 Dec

1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book.
The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton - 9 Mar

2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts.

4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice.
Espresso Shot by Cleo Coyle - 1 Nov

4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.
Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear - 19 Nov

12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food.
State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy - 21 Jan

13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC.
Raven Black by Ann Cleeves - 9 Jan

17th Take A Hike Day – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.
Royal Flush by Rhys Bowen - 21 Dec

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.

19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member).
Gin & Daggers by Jessica Fletcher - 25 Feb

21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime.
A New York Christmas by Anne Perry - 20 Jan

23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC involves a beverage.
The Old Man in the Corner by Emmuska Orczy - 16 Dec

23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.
Bittersweet by Susan Wittig Albert - 17 Jan



December

5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.
Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen - 27 Dec

8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets.

9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover.
Hail to the Chef by Julie Hyzy - 11 Feb

12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.

14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog.
A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley - 14 Nov

21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter.
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley - 24 Nov

23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday.
The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny - 6 Jan

25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.
Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier - 28 Dec

26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent.
A Christmas Hope by Anne Perry - 20 Jan

26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green.
The Crow Trap by Ann Cleeves - 4 Dec




January

National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme.
Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny - 7 Feb

1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start.
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear - 6 Nov

3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.
A Deadly Judgment by Jessica Fletcher - 7 Feb

10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).
Three Bedrooms, One Corpse by Charlaine Harris - 19 Apr

10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper).
Darling Dahlias and the Confederate Rose by Susan Wittig Albert - 15 Apr

13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title.
Mrs. Jeffries and the Three Wise Women by Emily Brightwell - 23 Dec

14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet.
Mrs. Jeffries and the Silent Knight by Emily Brightwell - 16 Dec

15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.

26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married.
A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny - 30 Mar

28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have.
Real Murders by Charlaine Harris - 7 Apr

29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports)
A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh - 18 Mar

Cozy Mystery Corner


Challenges > Holidays Challenge

November 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018

Completed 6/35

November 3/14
December 2/10
January 1/11


November

• Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger

√ • National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors. Color Me Dead by Teresa Trent READ 11/28/2017

1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book.

√ 2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts. Ghost Stories of Old Texas, II by Zinita Fowler READ 11/30/2017

4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice.

4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.

12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food.

13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC.

17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.

√ 19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member). The 13th Gift: A True Story of a Christmas Miracle by Joanne Huist Smith READ 12/9/2017

21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime.

23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC invlolves a beverage.

23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.



December

5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.

8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets.

9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover.

12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.

14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog.

√ 21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter. Death of a Dapper Snowman by Angela Pepper READ 12/4/2017

23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday.

25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.

26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent.

√ 26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or greZinita Fowleren. Ghost Stories of Old Texas by READ 11/3/2017



January

National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme.

√ 1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start. The Woman on the Orient ExpressThe Woman on the Orient Express by Lindsay Jayne Ashford READ 11/19/2017

3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.

10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).

10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper).

13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title.

14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet.

15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.

26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married.

28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have.

29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports).

Looks like fun! I'll see how many I can get done.

11/1/17 - 1/31/18

Completed 25/35

November

Child Safety Protection Month – Night of the Living Deed finished 1/6/18

National Novel Writing Month – Wicked finished 1/17/18

1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book.

2nd All Soul's Day – If Fried Chicken Could Fly finished 12/26/17

4th Book Lovers Day – A First Date with Death finished 1/12/18

4th King Tut Day – A Lesson in Secrets finished 1/15/18

12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Cheddar Off Dead finished 12/5/17

13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Dorchester Terrace finished 11/12/17

17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.

19th Have a Bad Day Day – Bubbles Unbound finished 11/6/17

21st False Confession Day – A New York Christmas finished 11/24/17

23rd National Espresso Day – Murder with a Twist finished 2/20/18

23rd Thanksgiving - Freezer I'll Shoot (an annual meal occurs) finished 1/22/18



December

5th Repeal Day - Eggnog Murder finished 11/30/17

8th National Brownie Day – The Gingerbread Bump-Off finished 12/8/17

9th National Pastry Day – A Deadly Éclair finished 11/3/17

12th Channukah/Hanukka – Death Loves a Messy Desk finished 3/4/18

14th International Monkey Day – Red Hot Murder (ostriches and horses) finished 1/9/18

21st Winter Solstice – Crime Brûlée finished 1/31/18

23rd Festivus – The Pumpkin Muffin Murder (thanksgiving) finished 11/20/17

25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.

26th Boxing Day – Bubbles In Trouble finished 11/17/17

26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Sweet Holidays finished 12/23/17



January

National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme.

1st New Year's Day - Lethally Green finished 12/28/17

3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.

10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).

10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Throw in the Trowel finished 11/9/17

13th Friday the 13th - Tricky Twenty-Two finished 1/19/18

14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Bowled Over finished 1/3/18

15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - May the Best Man Die finished 12/14/17

26th Spouse's Day - Family Skeletons finished 11/14/17

28th Fun at Work Day - To Catch a Treat (I think it would be fun to work in a bakery, but I don't think I'd like the hours) finished 1/25/18

29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports).

jaxnsmom wrote: "

This challenge is based on November, December, and January Holidays. It will run until January 31st, but you're welcome to go beyond that deadline. You can read as many or as few of the tasks as ..."

This sounds a lot of fun! I'm in Please!

Mary

I think I will give it a try, sounds fun!

November

• Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger

• National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors.

1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book.

2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts.

4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice.

4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.

12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food.

13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC.

17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.

19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member).

21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime.

23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC invlolves a beverage.

23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.

December

5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.

8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets.

9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover.

12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.

14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog.

21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter.

23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday.

25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.

26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent.

26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green.

January

National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme.

1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start.

3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.

10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).

10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper).

13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title.

14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet.

15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.

26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married.

28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have.

29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports).

I'll try this one. I think this'll be my first challenge on these group...

Patrizia wrote: "I'll try this one. I think this'll be my first challenge on these group..."

Hooray for trying a challenge. Just be sure you have fun and complete as many or as few as you want!

jaxnsmom wrote: "

This challenge is based on November, December, and January Holidays. It will run until January 31st, but you're welcome to go beyond that deadline. You can read as many or as few of the tasks as ..."

Hi Jaxnsmom, one quick question - so am I supposed to read books under November in November? Or can I read for example a book with a male MC in December and still count it as done for this challenge?

I'm in!

Holidays Challenge
11/1/17 to 1/31/18
Total Completed: 26/35


November: 11/14

✔: Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger: Outfoxed by David Rosenfelt (Ricky, age 8) (audio - finished 12/5/17)

✔: National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors: To Helvetica and Back by Paige Shelton (secondary character Mirabelle is an author who frequents the MC's typewriter repair shop, The Rescued Word) (audio - finished 12/15/17)

✔: 1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book: The Cinderella Murder by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke (Several suspects are part of the religious group Advocates for God) (audio - finished 1/23/18)

✔: 2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts: The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny (Jeanne Chauvet conducts a séance) (audio - finished 12/8/17)

✔: 4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice: Look For Me by Lisa Gardner (finished 1/27/18)

4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.

✔: 12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food: On the Chopping Block by Jenny Kales (Callie makes a version of greek chicken soup) (finshed 1/17/18)

✔: 13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC: Who Let the Dog Out? by David Rosenfelt (MC is Andy Carpenter) (audio -finished 11/11/17)

✔:17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping: Deadly Deception by Hope Callaghan (MC and suspects go hiking through Mayan ruins) (finished 3/4/18)

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.

✔: 19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member): Don't Let Go by Harlan Coben (MC is investigating the cause of his brother's death) (audio - finished 1/11/18)

✔: 21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime: Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage by M.C. Beaton (MC is suspected of her ex-husband's murder) (audio- finished 3/6/18)

✔ 23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC invlolves a beverage: Snow Way Out by Christine Husom (MC's store Curio Finds adjoins her best friend's shop Brew Ha Ha, a coffee shop) (finished 12/26/17)

23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.



December: 7/10

5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.

✔: 8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets: Gingerbread Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke (MC Hannah Swensen owns a bakery) (finished 1/3/18)

✔: 9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover: Tastes Like Murder by Catherine Bruns (fortune cookie on cover) (finished 11/8/17)

12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.

✔: 14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog: The Vicious Vet by M.C. Beaton (victim is veterinarian who dies while tending to a horse) (audio - finished 1/22/18)

21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter.

✔:23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday: Thread and Gone by Lea Wait (Fourth of July) (finished 2/21/18)

✔:25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday:Spiced and Iced by Jenny Kales (Christmas) (finished 2/4/18)

✔: 26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent: The Iced Princess by Christine Husom (MC Camryn is trying to prove her customer Emmy is not a killer) (finished 1/818)

✔:26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green:Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton (green) (audio - finished 2/12/18)



January: 8/11

✔:National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme:Threads of Evidence by Lea Wait (needlepoint) (finished 2/12/18)

✔ 1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start: Better Homes and Corpses by Kathleen Bridge (MC's fiance cheated) (finished 12/9/17)

3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.

✔:10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance): Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley by M.C. Beaton (walking club) (audio - finished 2/23/18)

✔: 10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper): The Potted Gardener by M.C. Beaton (involves murder of a contestant in gardening competition) (audio - finished 1/28/18)

✔ 13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title: Cat O' Nine Tales: And Other Stories by Jeffrey Archer (audio - finished 11/24/17)

✔:14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet:Elementary, She Read by Vicki Delany (Moriarty is the resident cat at the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Emporium) (finished 2/25/18)

15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.

✔ 26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married: The Guise of Another by Allen Eskens (Alexander Rupert is married to Desi) (audio - finished 12/29/17)

✔:28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have:Lethal Lobster by Hope Callaghan (assistant cruise director) (finished 3/2/18)

29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports).

I've updated message 7 with the books I've read this month that fits some criteria (perhaps I've lost someone but...)

November 11/14

• Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger
Camilla Läckberg, Il bambino segreto (=The Hidden Child) (Fjällbacka, #5) 25 Dec. 2017


• National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors.
Kathi Daley, Fourth Victim (Writers Retreat Mystery, #4) 10 Nov. 2017


1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book.
Julia Spencer-Fleming, Out of the Deep I Cry (Reverend Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne, #3) 9 Nov. 2017


2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts.
Fran Stewart, A Wee Dose of Death (ScotShop Mystery, #2) 11 Dec. 2017


4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice.
Kate Carlisle, If Books Could Kill (Bibliophile Mystery, #2) 21 Nov. 2017


4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.
Candace Robb, La croce degli innocenti (=The Guilt of Innocents) (Owen Archer, #9) 27 Dec. 2017


12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food.
Agatha Frost, Gingerbread and Ghosts (Peridale Cafe Mystery, #10) 13 Dec. 2017


13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC.
John Banville, False piste (=Vengeance) (Quirke #5) 6 Jan. 2018


17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.
H.Y. Hanna, Witch Summer Night's Cream (Bewitched by Chocolate, #3) 31 Dec. 2017


19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member).

21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime.
Vicki Delany, Elementary, She Read (Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery, #1) 24 Nov. 2017


23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC involves a beverage.
Laura Childs, Dragonwell Dead (Tea Shop Mystery, #8) 12 Nov. 2017


23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.

December 10/10

5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.
Kathy Cranston, Apple Seeds and Murderous Deeds: A Fiona McCabe Mystery 16 Jan. 2018


8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets.
Ellie Alexander, A Crime of Passion Fruit (Bakeshop Mystery, #6) 21 Dec. 2017


9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover.
Barbara Ross,Fogged Inn (Maine Clambake Mystery, #4) 4 Dec. 2017


12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.
Laura Childs, The Silver Needle Murder (Tea Shop Mystery, #9) 8 Dec. 2017


14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog.
Kathi Daley, The Christmas Letter (Tess and Tilly Cozy Mystery, #1) 12 Dec. 2017


21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter.
Suzanne M. Trauth, Running out of Time (Dodie O'Dell Mystery, #3) 28 Dec. 2017


23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday.
Sharon Farrow, Blackberry Burial (Berry Basket Mystery, #2)


25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.
Kathi Daley, The Christmas Letter (Tess and Tilly Cozy Mystery, #1) 19 Dec. 2017


26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent.
Christina Freeburn, Masked to Death (Faith Hunter Scrap This Mystery, #5) 6 Nov. 2017


26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green.
H.Y. Hanna,Muffins and Mourning Tea (Oxford Tearoom Mystery, #5) 14 Nov. 2017


January 7/11

National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme.
Laura Childs, Parchment and Old Lace (Scrapbooking Mystery, # 13) 2 Jan. 2018


1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start.
Earlene Fowler, Fool's Puzzle (Benni Harper, #1) 11 Jan. 2018


3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.

10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).

10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper).

13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title.
J.C. Eaton, Ditched 4 Murder (Sophie Kimball Mystery, #2) 30 Dec. 2017


14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet.
Linda Reilly, Escape Claws (Cat Lady Mystery, # 1) 22 Jan. 2018


15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.
Kym Roberts, Perilous Poetry (Book Barn Mystery, #3) 9 Jan. 2018


26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married.
Leann Sweeney, The Cat, The Collector and the Killer (Cats in Trouble Mystery, #8) 26 Nov. 2017


28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have.
Lorna Barrett, Sentenced to Death (Booktown Mystery, #5) 18 Dec. 2017


29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports).

Jess wrote: "jaxnsmom wrote: "

This challenge is based on November, December, and January Holidays. It will run until January 31st, but you're welcome to go beyond that deadline. You can read as many or as few..."

You can read the books whenever you want to. The dates are just to show when the holidays take place.

Just found this, as I've been having internet connection problems. I've already read some books this month that fit.
November

Books read: 15

• Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger
Veronica Black, , in which the victim is a 12-year-llllllold boy, with several younger cousins and classmates and the theme is very appropriate.
• National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors.

1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book.
Veronica Black, . The MC is a nun.

2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts.
Leigh Perry, The Skeleton Takes a Bow. The MC's best friend is a walking talking Skeleton.

4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice.

4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.

12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food.
Joanne Fluke,
13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC.
by Victoria Houston. The MC is a male retired dentist.

17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.

19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member).

21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime.

23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC invlolves a beverage.

23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.

December

5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.

8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets.

9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover.

12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.

14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog.

21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter.

23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday.

25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.

26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent.

26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green.


January

National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme.

1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start. , MC has a new job managing a hotel.

3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character. has several quirky characters.

10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).

10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper).

13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title.

14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet.

15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.

26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married.

28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have. where the lucky MC is a book editor for a publishing firm. She gets paid to read!

29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports).

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jaxnsmom wrote: "Jess wrote: "jaxnsmom wrote: "

This challenge is based on November, December, and January Holidays. It will run until January 31st, but you're welcome to go beyond that deadline. You can read as m..."

Thanks. I see that others are already doing so!

Holiday Challenges

Last Updated: 11/25/17

Progress:
November - 0/14
December - 0/10
January - 1/11


November

• Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger

• National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors.

1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book.

2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts.


4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice.

4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.

12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food.

13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC.

17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.

19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member).

21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime.

23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC invlolves a beverage.

23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.

December

5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.

8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets.


9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover.

12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.

14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog.

21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter.

23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday.


25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.

26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent.

26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green.

January

National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme

1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start.

3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.

10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).

10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper).
The Garden Plot by Marty Wingate

13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title.

14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet.


15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.

26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married.

28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have.

29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports).

November

• Child Safety Protection Month – Read a mystery with a child 10 or younger

• National Novel Writing Month – Read a mystery with a MC who is an author, or works with authors.

1st All Saint's Day – Read a mystery with a main or secondary character who is involved in religion, or there is a church service in the book.

2nd All Soul's Day – Read a mystery with a ghost or a main or secondary character who can see and/or communicate with ghosts.

4th Book Lovers Day – Read a mystery of your choice.

4th King Tut Day – Read a historical fiction mystery.

12th Chicken Soup for the Soul Day – Read a mystery that features comfort food.

13th Sadie Hawkins Day – Read a mystery with a male MC.

17th Take A Hike Day - – Read a mystery that involves outdoor sports or hiking/camping.

18th Occult Day – Read a mystery with a witch, vampire, or werewolf as a main or secondary character.

19th Have a Bad Day Day – Read a mystery with an MC who has suffered a bad day (cheating spouse/SO, loses job, death of close family member).

21st False Confession Day – Read a mystery where the MC is accused of committing a crime.

23rd National Espresso Day – Read a mystery where a business owned by or frequented by a MC invlolves a beverage.

23rd Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful. Have a Thanksgiving tradition? Read a mystery that relates to it.

December

5th Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that! Read a mystery with an alcoholic beverage on the cover.

8th National Brownie Day – Read a mystery with a MC who makes sweets.

9th National Pastry Day – Read a mystery with a pastry or bread on the cover.

12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.

14th International Monkey Day – Read a mystery that features a veterinarian or an animal other than a cat or dog.

21st Winter Solstice – Read a mystery that takes place in the winter.


23rd Festivus – Read a mystery with a nonreligious holiday.

25th Christmas Day – Read a mystery with a religious holiday.

26th Boxing Day – Read a mystery where the MC is trying to prove someone other than themselves is innocent.

26th Kwanzaa 26th through Jan 1 – Read a mystery where the cover, or the title, is mainly black, red, or green.

January

National Hobby Month - Read a mystery with a hobby theme.


1st New Year's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is making a new start.

3rd Fruitcake Toss Day - Read a mystery with a quirky character.


10th - National Take the Stairs Day - Read a mystery with a healthy theme (exercise, diet, appearance).

10th Houseplant Appreciation Day - Read a mystery with a plant theme (gardener, nursery worker or owner, landscaper).

13th Friday the 13th - Read a mystery with a number in the title.

14th Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a mystery with a dog, cat, or bird as a pet.

15th Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - Read a mystery with an African American main or secondary character.

26th Spouse's Day - Read a mystery where the MC is married.

28th Fun at Work Day - Read a mystery where the MC has a job you think would be fun to have.

29th National Puzzle Day - Read a mystery that has to do with games or puzzles (cards, board, crossword - not sports).




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That didn’t work I tried posting the whole challenge like everyone else oh well....I’m in for this challenge will post my books that I’ve read at end of challenge.

Michelle - You posted the link to the challenge page instead. You can try copying again. Sometimes I've found it easier to start at the bottom and move my cursor up.

I think it doesn’t work because I work from my iPad mini.

Are you using the website or the app? It won't work from the app.

The app

Try going to the Good Reads website instead. It took me a while to realise you can't do everything from the app!

Okay I have a query - I am about to start reading Not a Creature was Stirring but the Kindle version is this cover can I still use it for the 12th Channukah/Hanukka – Read a mystery with a candle on the cover.?

Hilary, you're fine to read it.

Hilary S wrote: "Okay I have a query - I am about to start reading Not a Creature was Stirring but the Kindle version is this cover [bookcover:Not a Cr..."

Aaargh! looked at it in the enlarge cover and it isn't a candle after all! Time to go a-hunting again (grumble)

Hilary S wrote: "Hilary S wrote: "Okay I have a query - I am about to start reading Not a Creature was Stirring but the Kindle version is this cover [b..."

Look again Hilary. There are candles at the top of the cover.

Ooooh! (bother I just bought Tim Myers first candlemaking mystery to cover this - ah well!)