Cozy Mystery Corner discussion

The tasks for this challenge are based on fun things to do in the summer. Read as many or as few books as you want. And have fun!

🌞Duration: Three months from start

🌞Rules:
Books can only be used once.
Any genre is OK, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.
One book per task.

🌞Fun in the Summertime:

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg).

Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip-flop' (change their minds).

Players:


Alice

Amanda

Anna Catharina

Barbara

Becky

Brandi

Cindy

Danielle

Debbie

Helen

Hilary

Jennifer

Jess

Julesy

Linda R

Liz

Lori

Marisa

Meg

Nan

Nell

Patrizia

Susan

Susan E

Tari

Vanessa

writer

Comments / General Q&A

This challenge has a flexible start date.

Your name in msg 2 becomes a link to your post once you copy and paste the tasks list.

I'm in starting July 1st!

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover. - Kill 'Em with Cayenne by Gail Oust

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument. - An Aria of Omens by Patrice Greenwood (MC goes to the Opera)

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.) - Every Trick in the Book by Lucy Arlington

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game. - Silenced in the Surf Kate E. Dyer-Seeley (windsurfing)

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is. - Egg Drop Dead by Laura Childs (Toni and Junior bug me a LOT)

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes. - A Sprig of Blossomed Thorn by Patrice Greenwood

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B). - Murder on the Orient (SS): by C.A. Larmer

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg). - Think Murder by Cassidy Salem

Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story. - Death Over Easy by Maddie Day

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover. - Another One Bites the Crust by Ellie Alexander

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live). - Evil Under The Stars by C.A. Larmer (set in Australia and I am in the UK)

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown). - Natural Thorn Killer by Kate E. Dyer-Seeley

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single. - Digging Up the Dirt by Miranda James

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party. - Stabbed in the Baklava by Tina Kashian

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme. - Let It Sew by Elizabeth Lynn Casey

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction. - Murder, She Reported by Peg Cochran

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want. - Lowcountry Bookshop by Susan M. Boyer

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water. - Cinnamon Toasted by Gail Oust

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds). - Books, Cooks, and Crooks by Lucy Arlington

19/24

Thank you very much, I'm in. As I've already finished my Holidays challenge, we'll begin this and keep Spring alive (needed with this heat ;) )

I am in. I can think of quite a few books that will fit in here. I will be back later with my official start to the challenge and fill it all in! Looks like a lot of fun

start date:

Start Date: July 1, 2018 Ended September 22, 2018
Books Read 13/24

Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.
The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand 7/27


Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.
Stiffs and Swine by Ellery Adams 7/1


Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.
How to Walk Away by Katherine Center 7/1


Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is. Surprisingly I really found Miss Julia annoying in this book - I like her a lot more in the later books in the series.
Miss Julia Meets Her Match by Ann B. Ross, 8/24


Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.
Plant-Pure Kitchen by Kim Campbell, 8/4


Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.
When We Found Home by Susan Mallery, 9/22


Read a book with plants on the cover.
A Year on Ladybug Farm by Donna Ball 7/17


Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.
The Teaberry Strangler by Laura Childs, 8/17


Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo, 8/31


Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jaxnsmom!!!
The Battered Body by Ellery Adams, 8/20


Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.
The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah Maclean, 8/8


Read any book you want.
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Mathew Walker, 9/22


Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.
Harmony House by Ruth Hay, 7/9

FINALLY finished that last pesky book! Done -- 08/16/2018. Fun challenge!

Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.

Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.

Read a book where the MC goes to a concert.

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)

Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) .

Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is. Beau is a jerk.

Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.

Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).

Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg).

Read a book that makes you laugh.

Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.

Read a book with plants on the cover.

Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.

Read a book set during the summer.

Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).

Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).

Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.

Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.

Read a mystery with a craft theme. Quilting.

Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.

Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)

Read any book you want.

Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.

Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds).

O.k. I am in for this one. Let's see how far I get
Starting July 13th (a few days off then) Will post as I go if that's alright. (I'm terrible at cut and paste).

I'm in. I'll start after I finish the Spring Flowers challenge (first week of July, probably).

🌞Fun in the Summertime:

🌞Start Date: July 5, 2018
🌞End Date: October 5, 2018 (3 months later)

🌞Progress: 21 of 24 (0 in progress)

🌞Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover:
Boiled Over by Barbara Ross (finished 8/28/18)

🌞Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover:
Pumpkins in Paradise by Kathi Daley (pumpkins on cover) (audio - finished 7/5/18)

🌞Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument:
Snowmen in Paradise by Kathi Daley (MC directs a choir that has its first performance) (audio - 7/7/18)

🌞Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.):
Musseled Out by Barbara Ross (boat on cover) (finished 9/18/18)

🌞Read a book with an outdoor activity:
American Pharoah: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise by Joe Drape (horse racing/triple crown) (audio - finished 7/30/18)

🌞Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is:
Doubt by C.E. Tobisman (Eddie) (finished 8/8/18)

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.

🌞Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B):
Shattered at Sea by Cheryl Hollon (MC goes on cruise as glassblower) (finished 8/27/18)

🌞Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg):
Death by Chocolate Lab by Bethany Blake (audio - finished 8/9/18)

🌞Read a book that makes you laugh:
Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M.C. Beaton (Agatha is always hysterical) (audio - finished 7/22/18)

🌞Read a book where . . . the MC's family members are characters in the story:
Murder at Honeychurch Hall by Hannah Dennison (Kat's mother Iris is a major character) (finished 8/4/18)

🌞Read a book with plants on the cover:
Agatha Raisin and the Love from Hell by M.C. Beaton (audio - finished 8/11/18)

🌞Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover:
Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay (audio - finished 10/1/18)

🌞Read a book set during the summer:
Bikinis in Paradise by Kathi Daley (summer - bikini contest on the shore) (audio - 7/15/18)

🌞Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live):
Single Malt Murder by Melinda Mullet (Scottish Highlands) (audio - finished 8/15/18)

🌞Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown):
A Muddied Murder by Wendy Tyson (attorney returns to hometown of Winsome, PA) (audio - finished 9/16/18)

🌞Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single:
Rockets' Dead Glare by Lynn Cahoon (finished 9/4/18)

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.

🌞Read a historical mystery or historical fiction:
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie (audio - in progress)

🌞Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.):
Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came by M.C. Beaton (Agatha Raisin BBC series 2014) (audio - finished 9/6/18)

🌞Read any book you want:
The Moonstone Castle Mystery by Carolyn Keene (finished 9/22/18)

🌞Read a book where the MC gets into hot water:
End Game by David Baldacci (Robie and Reel are held at gunpoint) (audio - finished 7/20/18)

🌞Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds):
The Advocate's Daughter by Anthony Franze (Malik is initially accused of the crime) (audio - finished 8/12/18)

🌞Duration: Juli 1 to September 30

🌞Rules:
Books can only be used once.
Any genre is OK, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.
One book per task.

🌞Fun in the Summertime:
Progress: 23/24

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.
Lifeguards and Liars by Maci Grant

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.
Still Life with Murder by P.B. Ryan

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.
Miss Phryne Fisher Investigates by Kerry Greenwood (MC goes to a concert - the Melba Gala)

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)
Miss Jacobson's Journey by Carola Dunn

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.
Grand Cru by Martin Walker (Riding, Boule and Rugby)

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.
Escape from Sunset Grove by Minna Lindgren (one of the MCs, Irma, really got on my nervs! She often made sounds like a chicken or yelled "döden, döden, döden", what means "death" in swedish - but she said it without any reason)

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.
Sonnendeck: Ein Sylt-Krimi by Gisa Pauly

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).
Dead and Breakfast by Kate Kingsbury

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg).
Message in a Bauble by H.Y. Hanna

Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.
Minerva by M.C. Beaton

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.
The Curse of Mabb's Farm by Matthew Costello

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.
The End of Sunset Grove by Minna Lindgren

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.
Éclair Murder by Harper Lin

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.
Last Train to London by Matthew Costello

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).
Provenzalische Verwicklungen: Ein Fall für Pierre Durand by Sophie Bonnet (set in the Provence - France)

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).
Cyrus Doyle und der herzlose Tod by Jan Lucas

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.
Provenzalische Geheimnisse: Ein Fall für Pierre Durand by Sophie Bonnet

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.
The Mystery of the Creep-Show Crooks by M.V. Carey

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.
Lady Fortescue Steps Out by M.C. Beaton

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)
Flying Too High by Kerry Greenwood

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.
Absolution by Murder by Peter Tremayne

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.
The Merry Devils by Edward Marston

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds).
Thick as Thieves by Matthew Costello

☀️ Duration: 22/06/2018 - 21/09/2018 (Continuing till the end)

(21/09/2018: 16/24)
(04/10/2018: 18/24)

☀️ Rules:
Books can only be used once.
Any genre is OK, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.
One book per task.

Fun in the Summertime:

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.

* Shop at a Farmers' Market: Of Murder and Men by Lynn Cahoon (23/06/2018 - ★★★★)



* Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert: The Cats Came Back by Sofie Kelly (24/06/2018 - ★★★★)



* Take a Road Trip: Death on the Patagonian Express by Hy Conrad (31/08/2018 - ★★)



* Camp Out: Yarn Over Murder by Maggie Sefton (12/07/2018 - ★★★)



* Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!): The Hammett Hex by Victoria Abbott (14/08/2018 - ★★★☆) (Her boss and her uncle)



* Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue: Plum Tea Crazy by Laura Childs (03/08/2018 - ★★★★)



* Go on Vacation: Whales and a Watery Grave by Ruby Loren (25/06/2018 - ★★★☆)



* Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers: Cookies and Scream by Virginia Lowell (05/08/2018 - ★★★★)



Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.

* Gather for a Family Reunion: Buried in Books by Kate Carlisle (26/06/2018 - ★★★★☆)



Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.

* Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie: Survival of the Fritters by Ginger Bolton (02/10/2018 - ★★★★)



* Bask in the Sun: Reining in Murder by Leigh Hearon (31/07/2018 - ★★★★)



* Discover Another Country: Destination Unknown by Agatha Christie (06/08/2018 - ★★★☆)



Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).

* Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day: The Thirteen Problems by Agatha Christie (16/07/2018 - ★★★★)



* Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August): Gardenias and a Grave Mistake by Ruby Loren (04/10/2018 - ★★★★)



Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.

* Tour a Museum: A Presumption of Death by Jill Paton Walsh (29/06/2018 - ★★★★)



* Watch a Movie: The Death Merchant by Lee Goldberg (20/08/2018 - ★★★☆)



* Enjoy a Summer Breeze: To Catch a Witch by Heather Blake (13/08/2018 - ★★★★)



* Beat the Heat: Golden Malicious by Sheila Connolly (07/09/2018 - ★★★)



Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds).

I'm in starting July 1st!
22/24

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.
Bree Baker, Live and Let Chai 10-11 July 5*


Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.
Lynn Cahoon, Killer Green Tomatoes 7-8 August 4 1/2*


Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.
Barbara Ross, Iced Under 2-3 August 4 1/2*


Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)
Annette Dashofy, Uneasy Prey 1-3 July 5*


Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.
Lena Gregory, Murder Made to Order 12-13 July 4 1/2*


Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.
the MC's mother- Hy Conrad, Death on the Patagonian Express 20-23 July 3*


Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.
Tina Kashian, Stabbed in the Baklava 14-16 September 4*


Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).
CeeCee James, Crème Brûlée To Slay 30-31 August 5*


Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the coveror a book set in a city (burg).
Halloween- Kathi Daley, The Halloween House 29-30 August 4 1/2*


Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.
Agatha Frost, Blueberry Muffins and Misfortune 29-30 July 4*


Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.
Sheila Connolly, Golden Malicious 6-8 September 4*


Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.
Agatha Frost, Ice Cream and Incidents 30-31 July 3 1/2*


Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.
Vicki Delany, Body on Baker Street 3-4 July 4 1/2*


Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).
Scotland- Molly MacRae, Scones and Scoundrels 6-8 July 3 1/2*


Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).
Annelise Ryan, Dead in the Water 26-29 August 4 1/2*


Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.
Amy Lillard, Kappy King and the Puppy Kaper 23-25 July 4*


Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.
Julia Buckley, Pudding Up With Murder 25-27 July 4*


Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.
Mary Marks, Knot My Sister's Keeper 12-14 August 5*


Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.
Kathleen Ernst, The Light Keeper's Legacy 4-6 August 4 1/2*


Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.
Ellery Adams, The Secret, Book and Scone Society 16-18 August 4 1/2*


Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.
Kate E. Dyer-Seeley, In Cave Danger 8-10 July 4*


Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds).
Tonya Kappes, Beaches, Bungalows, and Burglaries 21-22 September 3 1/2*

Looks like fun! My challenge will run 7/1/18 - 9/30/18 (as soon as I finish up the spring one)

23/24

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.
Angora Alibi 8/5/18

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.
A Gala Event 9/12/18

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)
The Busy Woman's Guide to Murder 7/24/18

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.
Goody Goody Gunshots (basketball) 7/27/18

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.
Asking for Truffle Does a dog count? I found the dog in this book to be very annoying. 9/2/18

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.
Death on Eat Street 9/15/18

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).
Berried to the Hilt 9/8/18

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg).
Chihuahua Confidential 8/14/18

Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.
Through the Grinder 7/14/18

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.
Killing Cousins 7/16/18

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.
Murder With Peacocks 8/17/18

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.
A Soufflé of Suspicion 7/8/18

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.
Dead, White, and Blue 7/5/18

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).
Origin 9/25/18

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).
Peppermint Twisted 7/2/18

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.
Body on Baker Street 7/19/18

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.
A Catered Birthday Party 8/11/18

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.
Dyeing Up Loose Ends 7/21/18

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.
Death is in the Air (WWII) 8/19/18

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder 8/8/18

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.
Little Shop of Homicide 8/2/18

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.
Sink Trap 7/11/18

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds).
Nickeled-and-Dimed to Death 8/22/18

☼Duration: June 22 - Sept 22

☼Rules:
Books can only be used once.
Any genre is OK, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.
One book per task.

☼Fun in the Summertime:

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg).

Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.

✔Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.) Tripwire by Lee Child

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.

✔Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds). Killing Floor by Lee Child

Love, love, love summer!

My challenge duration: June 21 to September 20

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover - done

Death of a Bachelorette

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit on the cover - done

Murder Is Our Mascot

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where a character sings or plays a musical instrument - done

Iced Under

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover - done

Scared Money

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) - done

The Mother's Day Mishap

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is - done

Death of the Kona Man
**The mc's boyfriend's father was over the top cold and hateful**

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery/has recipes - done

Dead Cold Brew

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC has job in hospitality industry - done

Innkeeping with Murder

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover - done

The Chihuahua Affair

Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh - done

Double Whammy

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where the MC's family members are characters in the story - done

A Breath of Witchy Air

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover - done

Woof at the Door

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover - done

Meet Your Baker

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer - done

Deadly Summer

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live) - done

Off Kilter

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown) - done

Murder on the House

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single - done

Queen of Hearts

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - EARLY HAPPY BDAY, JAXNSMOM! - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party - done

Mango Cake and Murder

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme - done

Gone But Knot Forgotten

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction. - done

The Mystery Woman

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show - done

Three Bedrooms, One Corpse

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want - done

Finding Answers

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water. - done

Fried Rice and Fangs

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds) - done

Sweets & a Stabbing

6/24
I am in on this starting today. Will update as I finish books for each prompt.
Duration: Three months from start

🌞Rules:
Books can only be used once.
Any genre is OK, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.
One book per task.

🌞Fun in the Summertime:

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.
Low Country Boil by Susan M. Boyle

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.
Eggs Benedict Arnold by Laura Childs

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).
A Riesling to Die by J.C. Eaton

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg).
Chardonnayed to Rest by J.C. Eaton

Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.
Rest Ye Murdered Gentemen by Vicki Delany

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.
The Inspector and Mrs. Jefferies by Emily Brightwell

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds).
Susan Edmondson

🌞Fun in the Summertime
* Books must be at least 125 pages.
My start date: July 3
My end date: October 3
Progress: 17/24

🌞Tasks:

🌅 Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.
Matrimony Meltdown by Kathi Daley - July 3

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.
Tiaras & Terror by Anne Marie Stoddard

🌅 Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.
Handbags & Homicide by Anne Marie Stoddard - MC's aunt is learning to play the ukulele and the instructor is the MC in the first book of this series - July 9

🌅 Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)
Who Moved My Goat Cheese? by Lynn Cahoon - July 13

🌅 Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.
Mean Girl Murder by Leslie Langtry - Halloween parade - Sept. 21

🌅 Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.
Deadly Bubbles in the Wine by Mary Jo Burke - I found the MC extremely annoying - Aug. 5

🌅 Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.
Death of a Pumpkin Carver by Lee Hollis - Aug. 13

🌅 Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).
The Case of the Abandoned Aussie by B.R. Snow - MC runs a doggy inn - Aug. 24

🌅 Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg).
Number One Chinese Restaurant by Lillian Li - Sept. 25

🌅 Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.
Killer Gourmet by G.A. McKevett - Aug. 20

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.
My Sister's Grave by Robert Dugoni

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.

🌅 Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.
The Sweet Taste of Murder by CeeCee James - Sept. 2

🌅 Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.
Summer Sisters by Judy Blume - July 18

🌅 Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).
Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman - Bora Bora (where I've visited!!) - Aug. 3

🌅 Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).
Murder at the Lighthouse by Frances Evesham - Aug. 17

🌅 Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.
Death Before Decaf by Caroline Fardig - red, white & blue cover and the MC is single - Sept. 4

🌅 Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.
One Bark And Stormy Prom Night by Stella St. Claire - MC goes to a prom - Aug. 8

🌅 Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.
Death in the Stacks by Jenn McKinlay - they hold "crafternoons" in the library - Sept. 8

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)
You by Caroline Kepnes - new series on LifeTime TV

🌅 Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.
The 5 Years Before You Retire: Retirement Planning When You Need It the Most by Emily Guy Birken - July 27

🌅 Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.
Promise Me by Harlan Coben- Myron is the last person to see a missing girl - Sept. 17

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds).

I'm in as well. I'll start from July 1st as well. It's winter here in down under but I'd love to dream of sunshine and heat!

Summer 2018 Challenge

Period: July 1st to Sep 30th
Progress: 10/24


Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.
Naughty in Nice by Rhys Bowen - 8 Jul


Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.
Kokushikan Satsujin Jiken by Mushitarō Oguri - 10 Jul

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.
The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine - 18 Jul

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.
Ten Plus One by Ed McBain - 3 Jul
The two 'bull' cops. So annoying!

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg).
Suspect by Robert Crais - 19 Jul


Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.
The Breakdown by B.A. Paris - 5 Aug


Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).
The Wisdom of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton - 2 Jul

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.
The Twelve Clues of Christmas by Rhys Bowen - 3 Aug

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.
夜市 by Kōtarō Tsunekawa - 11 Jul

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.
How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny - 29 Jul

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds).

🌞Fun in the Summertime:

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Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover. The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand 7/6/18


Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings Pretty Mess by Erika Jayne 6/27/18



Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man by Fannie Flagg 6/23/18


Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a book with recipes. Dead to the Last Drop by Cleo Coyle 8/15/18


Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B). .All Fudged Up by Nancy CoCo 8/21/18


Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover Dogwood Hill by Sherryl Woods 8/9/18


Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where the MC's family members are characters in the story. Bundle of Trouble by Diana Orgain 7/11/18


Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown). Hiss of Death by Rita Mae Brown 6/28/18


Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.The High Tide Club by Mary Kay Andrews 7/3/18


Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book where the MC goes to a party. The Cat Who Tailed a Thief by Lilian Jackson Braun 7/31/18


Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.

Tour a Museum - Read a historical fiction. The Summer I Met Jack by Michelle Gable 8/3/18


Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.) Hallmark is making a movie out of this series "Beach House"...Beach House Reunion by Mary Alice Monroe 8/13/18


Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want. The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene 7/14/18


Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water. Little Shop of Homicide by Denise Swanson 7/24/18 250


Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds). Evil in Carnations by Kate Collins 7/9/18

I am in! I have just started to get into the cozy genre, so this looks like a great opportunity to find some series I like! Thanks for the challenge!

COMPLETED: 24/24!

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover. Murder at the Lighthouse by Frances Evesham 9/2/18

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover. One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly 9/17/18

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument. Curiosity Thrilled the Cat by Sofie Kelly 7/17/18 Murder interrupts Mayville's Music Fest!

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.) Beaches, Bungalows, and Burglaries by Tonya Kappes 6/24/18

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game. Death of a Gossip by M.C. Beaton 7/20/18 - Fishing!

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is. Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson 7/22/18 - John Richard, aka The Jerk, Goldy's ex-husband, is just AWFUL...

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes. Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke 6/27/18

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B). A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie 7/10/18 MC is at a timeshare!

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg). Murder Strikes a Pose by Tracy Weber 8/21/18

Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh. Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet by M.C. Beaton 6/28/18 - omg it was that bathroom scene. Listened on audiobook and laughed all the way to work :)

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story. First Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton 9/7/18

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover. Tippy Toe Murder by Leslie Meier 8/30/18

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover. A Pie to Die for by Stacey Alabaster 8/25/18

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer. The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman 7/25/18 Mrs. Pollifax's super secret excursion is in August!

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country The Big Four by Agatha Christie. 6/25/18

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown). Murder in Christmas River by Meg Muldoon 8/6/18

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.
Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier 8/6/18 Christmas in July!

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party. Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay 7/31/18

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme. Steps from Death by Stacey Alabaster 9/3/18

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction. Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers 7/16/18

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. Real Murders by Charlaine Harris. 6/23/18 I had no idea there were movies of this series. Anyone seen any?

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want. Aunt Dimity's Death by Nancy Atherton 7/30/18

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water. The Girl in the Green Raincoat by Laura Lippman 7/3/18 - MC is pregnant, on bedrest, and trying prove a missing persons case... definitely finds herself in hot water

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip-flop' (change their minds). Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett 8/15/18

I'm in, even though it's the coldest time of the year where I live.
15/24

🌞Duration: Three months from July 1.

🌞Fun in the Summertime:

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.



Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.
, where most of the characters are in a production of Annie Get Your Gun, including the MC.

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.



Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg).


Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.
, laugh out loud biography of Stephen Fry.

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.

. Kate's Dad has a major role in the operation.

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.


Definitely not a cozy mystery, but a heartbreaking autobiography.

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.
Girl You're on Fire, by Helen Ellis. Set in an Australian country town during a summer heat wave. Unfortunately, not yet listed on Good Reads, even though it's available on Amazon.

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).

, set mostly in Las Vegas and Macau, definitely not Australia, where I live.

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).



Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.



Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.



Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.

, set mostly in World War II

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.



Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.



Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds).

Fun in the Summertime: Duration 6/25/18- 9/25/18

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.A Catered Murderby Isis crawford completed 7-16-18

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fineby gail honeyman completed 8-1-18

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)
Zoje Stage
Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.Needled to Deathby Maggie sefton completed 8-1-18

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage completed 8-6-18

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).The Five People You Meet in Heavenby Mitch Albomcompleted 7-7-18

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg).Beaglemaniaby Linda O. Johnstoncompleted 7-6-18

Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh. Stake & Eggsby Laura Childs completed 7-28-18

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)A Clockwork Orangeby Anthony Burgesscompleted 7-4-18

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want. Over the edge by jonathan kellerman completed 7-7-18

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.
Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kermancompleted 7-05-18

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds).

Im in!

Progress: 1/24

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.
Blackberry Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke 6/26/18 I couldn't stand Dr. Bev !!


Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg).

Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds).

🌞Fun in the Summertime
Completed: 24/24

Books must be at least 125 pages.

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.
7/15

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.
9/29

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.
7/31

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)
9/12

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.
7/6

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.
8/13 (Brian)

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.
9/30

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).
8/5

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg).
8/31

Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.
8/24

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.
8/15

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.
7/31

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.
7/28

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.
7/14

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).
8/30

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).
8/27

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.
7/22

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.
8/6

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.
9/30

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.
9/10

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)
9/16

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.
8/18

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.
9/9

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds).
7/21

Fun in the Summertime:


Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.
Only a Kiss by Mary Balogh


Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.
Death of a Kitchen Diva by Lee Hollis


Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.
Mister Mottley Gets His Man by Ellen Seltz - MC plays the oboe


Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover.
With a Vengeance by Annette Dashofy - ambulance


Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity or where the characters play a ball game.

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.
The Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair - Lady Carolyne


Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.


Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).
Death of a Nag by M.C. Beaton


Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg).
An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole - Richmond, VA


Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.


Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.
The Center of Everything by Laura Moriarty


Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country.

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).
Blanche Passes Go by Barbara Neely


Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.
Gone Gull by Donna Andrews


Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.
The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson


Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show.

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.
Death of a Macho Man by M.C. Beaton


Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip-flop' (change their minds).

Count me in I will try as many as I can
books completed 7/24


🌞Fun in the Summertime:

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover. Ghostal Living 5 stars

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover. Berried Secrets 5 Stars

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument. Murder of a Smart Cookie Another good one in the series 5 stars

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes. The Diva Spices It Up Love this series so glad this one came out

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B). Murder in the Locked Library 5 stars

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg). Yappy Hour 4 stars

Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story. Shot in the Dark 5 stars

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party. Books of a Feather 5 stars Love Brooklyn and her adventures.

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.) Christmas Cake Murder 4 stars

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip-flop' (change their minds).

I've listed my first three books above, at Message 22. Unfortunately my July challenge books were so short I can't use them.
Three more books currently on the go.

I've now added 3 more books at message 22.

Two more books added.

And another two added.

For Watch a movie I have a concern. Should it be from book to movie or series as Murder She Wrote or Diagnose: Murder will be OK too?

I believe I'm done! Pls have a look at my list at https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... and let me know if I missed any.

P.S. Very sad that summer is slowly ending...

Meg wrote: "I believe I'm done! Pls have a look at my list at https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... and let me know if I missed any.

P.S. Very sad that summer ..."

Looks good Meg! Congratulations!

Where did summer go?!

Thanks!

I know, right? Summer just kinda blew by...

COMPLETED: 24/24!

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover. Murder at the Lighthouse by Frances Evesham 9/2/18

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover. One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly 9/17/18

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument. Curiosity Thrilled the Cat by Sofie Kelly 7/17/18 Murder interrupts Mayville's Music Fest!

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.) Beaches, Bungalows, and Burglaries by Tonya Kappes 6/24/18

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game. Death of a Gossip by M.C. Beaton 7/20/18 - Fishing!

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is. Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson 7/22/18 - John Richard, aka The Jerk, Goldy's ex-husband, is just AWFUL...

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes. Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke 6/27/18

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B). A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie 7/10/18 MC is at a timeshare!

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg). Murder Strikes a Pose by Tracy Weber 8/21/18

Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh. Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet by M.C. Beaton 6/28/18 - omg it was that bathroom scene. Listened on audiobook and laughed all the way to work :)

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story. First Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton 9/7/18

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover. Tippy Toe Murder by Leslie Meier 8/30/18

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover. A Pie to Die for by Stacey Alabaster 8/25/18

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer. The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman 7/25/18 Mrs. Pollifax's super secret excursion is in August!

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country The Big Four by Agatha Christie. 6/25/18

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown). Murder in Christmas River by Meg Muldoon 8/6/18

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.
Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier 8/6/18 Christmas in July!

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party. Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay 7/31/18

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme. Steps from Death by Stacey Alabaster 9/3/18

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction. Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers 7/16/18

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. Real Murders by Charlaine Harris. 6/23/18 I had no idea there were movies of this series. Anyone seen any?

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want. Aunt Dimity's Death by Nancy Atherton 7/30/18

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water. The Girl in the Green Raincoat by Laura Lippman 7/3/18 - MC is pregnant, on bedrest, and trying prove a missing persons case... definitely finds herself in hot water

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip-flop' (change their minds). Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett 8/15/18

Wow Vanessa! Congratulations.

Thanks Nell!!

Congrats, Vanessa!

I declare this challenge ended, since I've already started the autumn one...

22/24

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.
Bree Baker, Live and Let Chai 10-11 July 5*


Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.
Lynn Cahoon, Killer Green Tomatoes 7-8 August 4 1/2*


Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.
Barbara Ross, Iced Under 2-3 August 4 1/2*


Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)
Annette Dashofy, Uneasy Prey 1-3 July 5*


Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.
Lena Gregory, Murder Made to Order 12-13 July 4 1/2*


Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.
the MC's mother- Hy Conrad, Death on the Patagonian Express 20-23 July 3*


Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.
Tina Kashian, Stabbed in the Baklava 14-16 September 4*


Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).
CeeCee James, Crème Brûlée To Slay 30-31 August 5*


Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the coveror a book set in a city (burg).
Halloween- Kathi Daley, The Halloween House 29-30 August 4 1/2*


Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.
Agatha Frost, Blueberry Muffins and Misfortune 29-30 July 4*


Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.
Sheila Connolly, Golden Malicious 6-8 September 4*


Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.
Agatha Frost, Ice Cream and Incidents 30-31 July 3 1/2*


Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.
Vicki Delany, Body on Baker Street 3-4 July 4 1/2*


Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).
Scotland- Molly MacRae, Scones and Scoundrels 6-8 July 3 1/2*


Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).
Annelise Ryan, Dead in the Water 26-29 August 4 1/2*


Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.
Amy Lillard, Kappy King and the Puppy Kaper 23-25 July 4*


Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.
Julia Buckley, Pudding Up With Murder 25-27 July 4*


Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.
Mary Marks, Knot My Sister's Keeper 12-14 August 5*


Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.
Kathleen Ernst, The Light Keeper's Legacy 4-6 August 4 1/2*


Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.
Ellery Adams, The Secret, Book and Scone Society 16-18 August 4 1/2*


Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.
Kate E. Dyer-Seeley, In Cave Danger 8-10 July 4*


Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds).
Tonya Kappes, Beaches, Bungalows, and Burglaries 21-22 September 3 1/2*

Congrats, Patrizia!

Congratulations Patrizia!

Marisa wrote: "For Watch a movie I have a concern. Should it be from book to movie or series as Murder She Wrote or Diagnose: Murder will be OK too?"

Sorry Marisa. I missed your question. Yes you may use a book that is the other way around - one based on a tv series.

Congratulations to those who've finished! Lots of great books listed.

Nell wrote: "Marisa wrote: "For Watch a movie I have a concern. Should it be from book to movie or series as Murder She Wrote or Diagnose: Murder will be OK too?"

Sorry Marisa. I missed your question. Yes you ..."

No problem, Nell, I don't know if I fulfill the task, I have the summary but it will be this weekend (and I'll take this into account).

Completed: 24/24


Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.
7/15

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.
9/29

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.
7/31

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)
9/12

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.
7/6

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.
8/13 (Brian)

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.
9/30

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).
8/5

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg).
8/31

Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.
8/24

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.
8/15

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.
7/31

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.
7/28

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.
7/14

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).
8/30

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).
8/27

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.
7/22

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.
8/6

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.
9/30

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.
9/10

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)
9/16

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.
8/18

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.
9/9

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds).
7/21

Congrats, Amanda!

Good job Amanda!

Impressive list, Amanda!

What I love about these challenges is that I tend to go in with low expectations for myself and then I surpass them. Congrats to everyone else who is finishing up this challenge.

23/24

Relax on the Beach - Read a book with a beach (sand or shore) on the cover.
Angora Alibi 8/5/18

Shop at a Farmers' Market - Read a book with fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) on the cover.
A Gala Event 9/12/18

Sing Along at a Music Festival or Outdoor Concert - Read a book where the MC goes to a concert or where a character sings or plays a musical instrument.

Take a Road Trip - Read a book with a vehicle on the cover (car, bus, bicycle, etc.)
The Busy Woman's Guide to Murder 7/24/18

Camp Out - Read a book with an outdoor activity (ex: hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating) or where the characters play a ball game.
Goody Goody Gunshots (basketball) 7/27/18

Use Bug Spray (so you can enjoy being outdoors!) - Read a book with a character that bugs or annoys you. Tell us who it is.
Asking for Truffle Does a dog count? I found the dog in this book to be very annoying. 9/2/18

Pack a Picnic or Host a Barbecue - Read a culinary mystery or a book with recipes.
Death on Eat Street 9/15/18

Go on Vacation - Read a book where the MC goes on vacation or has a job in the tourist industry (ex: tour guide, runs a hotel or B&B).
Berried to the Hilt 9/8/18

Grill Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book set in a city (burg).
Chihuahua Confidential 8/14/18

Have Fun at an Amusement Park - Read a book that makes you laugh.
Through the Grinder 7/14/18

Gather for a Family Reunion - Read a book where there is a family gathering or where the MC's family members are characters in the story.
Killing Cousins 7/16/18

Plant a Garden - Read a book with plants on the cover.
Murder With Peacocks 8/17/18

Savor Homemade Ice Cream and Fruit Pie - Read a book with ice cream, pie or dessert on the cover.
A Soufflé of Suspicion 7/8/18

Bask in the Sun - Read a book set during the summer.
Dead, White, and Blue 7/5/18

Discover Another Country - Read a book set in another country (someplace other than where you live).
Origin 9/25/18

Catch a Baseball Game - Read a book where the MC lives in or returns to home base (their hometown).
Peppermint Twisted 7/2/18

Celebrate 4th of July / Independence Day - Read a book with the colors red, white and blue on the cover or where the MC is single.
Body on Baker Street 7/19/18

Wish Jaxnsmom a Happy Birthday (in August) - Read a book with cake on the cover or where the MC goes to a party.
A Catered Birthday Party 8/11/18

Visit a Craft Fair - Read a mystery with a craft theme.
Dyeing Up Loose Ends 7/21/18

Tour a Museum - Read a historical mystery or historical fiction.
Death is in the Air (WWII) 8/19/18

Watch a Movie - Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv show. (Any book in a series is ok.)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder 8/8/18

Enjoy a Summer Breeze - Read any book you want.
Little Shop of Homicide 8/2/18

Beat the Heat - Read a book where the MC gets into hot water.
Sink Trap 7/11/18

Wear Flip Flops - Read a book where the police accuse someone of committing a crime and then 'flip flop' (change their minds).
Nickeled-and-Dimed to Death 8/22/18