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Here are your December 2018 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. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover (yes, a lighthouse, doghouse, gingerbread house, salt house, or henhouse will count).

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree), or as part of the story.

3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover (e.g.: candle, chandelier, fire, flashlight, lamp, lantern, headlights).

4. December 27 is Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title.

5. December 31 is Make up Your Mind Day: Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading, be it the next book in a series, or a single title release.

December 2018 Mini Challenge

5/5

#1. House on cover - The Christmas Lights by Karen Swan 5★s 17/12/18
#2. Trees on cover - Watch for Me at Christmas by Kirsty Ferry 5★s 1/12/18
#3. Light source on cover - The Ex Who Wouldn't Die by Sally Berneathy 4★s 8/12/18 the bike's headlamp
#4. Snowflakes on cover - 'Twas the Knife Before Christmas by Jacqueline Frost 5★s 7/12/18
#5. Make up mind - Under Cover Of Dark by Juanita Kees 5★s 8/12/18

December Mini Challenges
Completed: 5/5

1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover (yes, a lighthouse, doghouse, gingerbread house, salt house, or henhouse will count).
12/29

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree), or as part of the story.
12/8

3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover (e.g.: candle, chandelier, fire, flashlight, lamp, lantern, headlights).
12/27

4. December 27 is Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title.
12/1

5. December 31 is Make up Your Mind Day: Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading, be it the next book in a series, or a single title release.
12/16

1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover (yes, a lighthouse, doghouse, gingerbread house, salt house, or henhouse will count).

Twelve Slays of Christmas

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree), or as part of the story.

Christmas Cozy

3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover (e.g.: candle, chandelier, fire, flashlight, lamp, lantern, headlights).

Alaskan Alliance

4. December 27 is Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title.
A Witchmas Carol

5. December 31 is Make up Your Mind Day: Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading, be it the next book in a series, or a single title release.

Trouble Under the Tree

Finished on 12/09/18



1. Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover (yes, a lighthouse, doghouse, gingerbread house, salt house, or henhouse will count).

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree), or as part of the story.

3. Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover (e.g.: candle, chandelier, fire, flashlight, lamp, lantern, headlights).

4. Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title.

5. Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading, be it the next book in a series, or a single title release. I put this off because I find Tatiana irritating. I still do, but i'm now one book closer to finishing this series. :)

December mini challenge

Updated: Dec. 31
Progress: 5/5

1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover (yes, a lighthouse, doghouse, gingerbread house, salt house, or henhouse will count).
Murder on New Year's Eve by P. Creeden - Dec. 31

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree), or as part of the story.
Death of a Christmas Caterer by Lee Hollis - Dec. 11

3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover (e.g.: candle, chandelier, fire, flashlight, lamp, lantern, headlights).
Fame is a Killer by Meredith Potts - lights around the sign - Dec. 6

4. December 27 is Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title.
Noelle by Greg Kincaid - Dec. 18

5. December 31 is Make up Your Mind Day: Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading, be it the next book in a series, or a single title release.
Killer Reunion by G.A. McKevett - Dec. 15

I'm in and I'll post my challenge when I'll finish it.

1. House on cover Finished 12/10/18
2. Tree on cover Finished 12/3/18
3. Light source on cover finished 12/9/18
4. Snow on cover Finished 12/7/18
5. Next book in series Finished 12/11/18

I'm in, let's see how it evolves on December.

Ready for December!

National Roof Over Your Head Day: Twelve Slays of Christmas

Look for an Evergreen Day: Crewel Yule

Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: A Christmas Escape

Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Wedding Cake Killer

Make up Your Mind Day: Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen

1. Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover.
In Want of a Knife by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli (12/09)

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover, or as part of the story.
Six Cats a Slayin' by Miranda James (12/15)

3. Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover.
The Christmas Dog by Melody Carlson (12/25)

4. Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title.
Winter Is Here by Kevin Henkes (12/30)

5. Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading.
The Callender Papers by Cynthia Voigt (12/03)

Having managed to complete November, I'm in for December.

1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover.

Negative Image, Vicki Delany - 11/12/18

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover, or as part of the story.

The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories, PD James - 11/12/18

3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover.

Career of Evil, Robert Galbraith - 06/12/18

4. December 27 is Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title.

A Very Murderous Christmas: Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season, Cecily Gayford (ed) - 28/12/18

5. December 31 is Make up Your Mind Day: Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading, be it the next book in a series, or a single title release.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot - 13/12/18

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December 2018 Mini Challenge

2/5

#1. Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover - A History of Murder
#2. Read a book with a tree on the cover, or as part of the story - A Ghost for Christmas
#3. Read a book with some sort of light source on the cover. - Magic, Murder & Mistletoe - DONE
#4. Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title - Killer Christmas - DONE
#5.Read a book that you’ve been putting off reading - Murder in Tropical Breeze

December Mini Challenge

1. National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book that shows some sort of house on the cover.
What Child Is This? by Alice K. Boatwright


2. Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or as part of the story.
1225 Christmas Tree Lane by Debbie Macomber - set on a Christmas tree farm


3. Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - street lamp


4. Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover.
Cold as Ice by Julie Mulhern


5. Make up Your Mind Day: Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading.
Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah

December 2018 Mini Challenges

1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover (yes, a lighthouse, doghouse, gingerbread house, salt house, or henhouse will count).

✔2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree), or as part of the story.
Hitting the Books by Jenn McKinlay 12/9/18


✔3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover (e.g.: candle, chandelier, fire, flashlight, lamp, lantern, headlights).
On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander 12/17/18


✔4. December 27 is Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title.
Last Christmas in Paris: A Novel of World War I by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb 12/6/18


✔5. December 31 is Make up Your Mind Day: Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading, be it the next book in a series, or a single title release.
Dracula by Bram Stoker 12/7/18

My husband died recently. The November challenge helped me focus on something outside my grief. I'm hoping I can find some fun, short reads for December, too.

1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover. Dec. 31
A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen


2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover, or as part of the story. Dec. 26
A Dash of Peach by Wendy Meadows


3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover. Dec. 31
Flo Charts by Sam Cheever


4. December 27 is Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title. Dec. 12
The Season for Slaying by Hillary Avis


5. December 31 is Make up Your Mind Day: Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading. Dec. 27
Ghost Detective by Scott William Carter

Betty wrote: "My husband died recently. The November challenge helped me focus on something outside my grief. I'm hoping I can find some fun, short reads for December, too.

1. December 3 is National Roof Over Y..."

Betty, I’m so sorry to hear this!

Me too...

Betty wrote: "My husband died recently. The November challenge helped me focus on something outside my grief. I'm hoping I can find some fun, short reads for December, too.


Sorry to hear this, Betty! My condolences

December Mini Challenges
Completed: 5/5

1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover (yes, a lighthouse, doghouse, gingerbread house, salt house, or henhouse will count). 12/16

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree), or as part of the story. 12/10

3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover (e.g.: candle, chandelier, fire, flashlight, lamp, lantern, headlights). The Christmas Eve Letter: A Time Travel Novel 12/16
4. December 27 is Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title.

5. December 31 is Make up Your Mind Day: Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading, be it the next book in a series, or a single title release. Year One12/31

Betty wrote: "My husband died recently. The November challenge helped me focus on something outside my grief. I'm hoping I can find some fun, short reads for December, too."

My deepest condolences to you, Betty. 😪💔

Betty, my thoughts and prayer are with you. Susan

1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover (yes, a lighthouse, doghouse, gingerbread house, salt house, or henhouse will count). By Book or By Crook 12.13.18

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree), or as part of the story. Writing All Wrongs 12.20.18

3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover (e.g.: candle, chandelier, fire, flashlight, lamp, lantern, headlights).

4. December 27 is Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title.

5. December 31 is Make up Your Mind Day: Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading, be it the next book in a series, or a single title release.

Betty wrote: "My husband died recently. The November challenge helped me focus on something outside my grief. I'm hoping I can find some fun, short reads for December, too.

1. December 3 is National Roof Over Y..."

So sorry for your loss, Betty!

December 2018 Mini Challenge

1/5

#1. House on cover - The Christmas Lights by Karen Swan
#2. Trees on cover - Watch for Me at Christmas by Kirsty Ferry 5★s 1/12/18
#3. Light source on cover - The Ex Who Wouldn't Die by Sally Berneathy the bike's headlamp
#4. Snowflakes on cover - The Last Days of the Romanov Dancers by Kerri Turner
#5. Make up mind - 'Twas the Knife Before Christmas by Jacqueline Frost

Betty wrote: "My husband died recently. The November challenge helped me focus on something outside my grief. I'm hoping I can find some fun, short reads for December, too.

So sorry for your loss.....if you need a friend im just an email away.....sending lots of hugs your way

December 2018 Mini Challenge

1/5

#1. House on cover -
#2. Trees on cover -
#3. Light source on cover -
#4. Snowflakes on cover -
#5. Make up mind -

Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) wrote: "December 2018 Mini Challenge

1/5

#1. House on cover - The Christmas Lights by Karen Swan
#2. Trees on cover - Watch for Me at Christmas by Kirsty Ferry 5★s 1/12/18
#3. Light source on cover - The..."

Sallie, you have copied my challenge identically - even the fact that I finished #2 yesterday???

MINI CHALLENGE
DURATION: Dec 18. COMPLETED: 5/5.

√ 1. Read a book with some sort of house on the cover: Innkeeping with Murder by Tim Myers. 12/7.
√ 2. Read a book with a tree on the cover: The Blonde Before Christmas by Anna Snow. 12/10.
√ 3. Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover: At Wick's End by Tim Myers. 12/9.
√ 4. Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover: Murder on a Mystery Tour by Marian Babson. 12/5.
√ 5. Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading: Antiques Roadkill by Barbara Allan. 12/5.

1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover (yes, a lighthouse, doghouse, gingerbread house, salt house, or henhouse will count).

Murder at Redwood Cove by Janet Finsilver

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree), or as part of the story.

Scene of the Climb by Kate E. Dyer-Seeley

3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover (e.g.: candle, chandelier, fire, flashlight, lamp, lantern, headlights).

Killer Librarian by Mary Lou Kirwin

4. December 27 is Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title.

Murder in Her Stocking by G.A. McKevett

5. December 31 is Make up Your Mind Day: Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading, be it the next book in a series, or a single title release.

Garden of Death: A Natural Remedies Mystery by Chrystle Fiedler

I just finished and posted the finished dates of my December mini challenge. Yesterday I finished my fourth challenge and I started the fifth book right afterwards and could not put it down. I waited for years for the new Haunted Bookshop Mystery to come out and it only took me a day to finish. I hope all you fans of this series enjoyed it as much as I did. I also hope the author doesn’t wait another few years before giving us the next one! Merry Christmas Everyone and happy reading to you all!

Michelle wrote: "I just finished and posted the finished dates of my December mini challenge. Yesterday I finished my fourth challenge and I started the fifth book right afterwards and could not put it down. I wait..."

I loved it when I read it earlier this year. I've also heard that another one in the series is coming out next year, I think. So not another long wait!

Thanks for the heads up Linda, one year is better than waiting as long as we did for book six! I’ll be looking forward to it!

Congrats, Michelle!

Thank you so much Jennifer, Marisa, Julesy, Patrizia, Susan, Heather, and Sallie, for your kind words and support. Christmas and New Year's will be tough for us. My birthday is next week, then comes Christmas, then our older daughter's birthday on Jan. 01. I don't know how I can survive it without all the prayers and positive thoughts people have sent our way.

Betty, like everyone here I'm very sorry for your loss and hope you can find a little comfort at this difficult time in reading.

Completed 5/5 on 12/13/18 - Thanks for another fun reading challenge!!

1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover (yes, a lighthouse, doghouse, gingerbread house, salt house, or henhouse will count).



Mistletoe, Merriment and Murder by Sara Rosett - 12/13/18

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree), or as part of the story.



Black Beans and Vice by Ellery Adams 12/12/18

3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover (e.g.: candle, chandelier, fire, flashlight, lamp, lantern, headlights).



The Diva Wraps it Up by Krista Davis 12/12/18

4. December 27 is Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title.



Under the Mistletoe by Mary Balogh 12/1/18

5. December 31 is Make up Your Mind Day: Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading, be it the next book in a series, or a single title release.



The Season of Us by Holly Chamberlin 12/9/18

Betty wrote: "Thank you so much Jennifer, Marisa, Julesy, Patrizia, Susan, Heather, and Sallie, for your kind words and support. Christmas and New Year's will be tough for us. My birthday is next week, then come..."

Betty, so sorry to learn about your husband. My thoughts go out to you and your family during these first special occasions without him.

Ready for the new Year.

December 2018 Mini Challenges!

1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover (yes, a lighthouse, doghouse, gingerbread house, salt house, or henhouse will count).- Murder at Melrose Court by Karen Menuhin

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree), or as part of the story. Buried in a Book by Lucy Armstrong (pine tree above the buildings and character hides notes in trees) – Buried in a Book by Lucy Arlington

3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover (e.g.: candle, chandelier, fire, flashlight, lamp, lantern, headlights).- House of a Thousand Candles by Meredith Nicholson

4. December 27 is Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title. – Snow can be Deadly by Cindy Bell

5. December 31 is Make up Your Mind Day: Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading, be it the next book in a series, or a single title release. - Archie in the Crosshairs by Robert Goldsborough

I'm finished the challenge -- see message 4!

In case I don't get to say it later, I wish everyone a very happy Christmas/holiday!

Nan wrote: "Betty, like everyone here I'm very sorry for your loss and hope you can find a little comfort at this difficult time in reading."

Thank you, Nan. I'm hanging in there. I'm reading short stories and novellas, mostly humorous. Hope that fits in ok with the mini challenge rules. It's the best I can do right now and for the most part, these shorties are helping me because they can make me chuckle or even laugh out loud.

Betty wrote: "My husband died recently. The November challenge helped me focus on something outside my grief. I'm hoping I can find some fun, short reads for December, too...."

Betty, my thoughts are with you. I lost my husband in November 2016 so I understand how you are feeling. It is tough, especially around the holidays and special events. Keep busy with your family, but take time to remember the good times. Hugs to you.

Finished :)

December 2018 Mini Challenge

5/5

#1. House on cover - The Christmas Lights by Karen Swan 5★s 17/12/18
#2. Trees on cover - Watch for Me at Christmas by Kirsty Ferry 5★s 1/12/18
#3. Light source on cover - The Ex Who Wouldn't Die by Sally Berneathy 4★s 8/12/18 the bike's headlamp
#4. Snowflakes on cover - 'Twas the Knife Before Christmas by Jacqueline Frost 5★s 7/12/18
#5. Make up mind - Under Cover Of Dark by Juanita Kees 5★s 8/12/18

Congrats, Meg! Congrats, Brenda!

Betty wrote: "My husband died recently. The November challenge helped me focus on something outside my grief. I'm hoping I can find some fun, short reads for December, too.

1. December 3 is National Roof Over Y..."

I completely missed your post and am so sorry for it, and for your great loss. Sending love and hugs your way.

Congrats, Brenda, and thank you, Marisa!

Thanks Marisa and Meg :)

Done!

1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with the word "house" in the title, or that shows some sort of house on the cover.
Sheila Connolly, Murder at the Mansion 5-7 December 4*

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover, or as part of the story.
Jacqueline Frost, Twelve Slays of Christmas 17-19 December 4 1/2*

3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: Find a book with some sort of light source on the cover.
Leslie Nagel, The Advice Column Murders 3-5 December 5*

4. December 27 is Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover, or in the title.
Colette London, The Peppermint Mocha Murder 12-14 December 4 1/2*

5. December 31 is Make up Your Mind Day: Make up your mind to read a book that you’ve been putting off reading, be it the next book in a series, or a single title release.
Laura Bradford, A Churn for the Worse 8-10 December 5*

Finished up the challenge last night. Now to finish my other Christmas books!

National Roof Over Your Head Day: Twelve Slays of Christmas 12/14/18

Look for an Evergreen Day: Crewel Yule 12/19/18

Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: A Christmas Escape 12/2/18

Make Cutout Snowflakes Day: Wedding Cake Killer 12/11/18

Make up Your Mind Day: Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen 12/8/18

Congrats, Patrizia! Congrats, Linda!