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March/April challenge March 1 - April 30
Update: April 23
Progress: 11/16
1. Read a book with a mainly green cover.
A Sip Before Dying by Gemma Halliday🌼 2. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid - March 17🌼 3. Read a book with someone in short sleeves on the cover.
Hot Dog by Laurien Berenson - March 2🌼 4. Read a book that takes place in Spring.
Woof by Spencer Quinn - March 6March supposedly comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
🌼 5. Read a book with a wild animal on the cover and/or read a book with a zoo or circus or wildlife center in it (can be a major setting or mentioned). Looking for the real thing, not the word used as in "It's a zoo around here.
Arson in Australia by Samantha Silver - April 236. Read a book with a farm animal on the cover.
March is National craft month.
7. Read a book with a character who owns or frequently visits a craft related business.
🌼 8. Read a book with a major character who does crafting as a hobby.
Death Threads by Elizabeth Lynn Casey - March 24March is also Irish American Month.
🌼 9. Read a book that takes place in Ireland and/or with a character that is Irish.
Hitting the Books by Jenn McKinlay - April 16And then there’s March Madness.
🌼 10. Read a book with a sports theme.
Photo Finished by Dane McCaslin - surfing is the sports theme - April 16Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. It is also known as Mardi Gras Day or Shrove Day. It is a day when people eat all they want of everything and anything they want.
🌼 11. Read a book with food as a theme.
Death of a Cupcake Queen by Lee Hollis - April 4🌼 12. Read a book with a celebration in it.
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena - birthday dinner party - March 12 13. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a restaurant.
🌼 14. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a food related store.
Tastes Like Murder by Catherine Bruns - March 22Easter is April 21st.
🌼 15. Read a book with a religious theme or with a character who has a religious occupation or with an event that takes place in a church.
Jane Doe by Victoria Helen Stone - one of the main characters is a church deacon - March 25 16. Read a book with a rabbit, cross, eggs, or church on the cover.
17. People used to wear fancy hats on Easter. Read a book with a hat on the cover.
Soul Surrender by Kathi Daley
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The challenge will start March 1st and end April 30th, although you are welcome to continue past then.
Spring is right around the corner and I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to see plants growing – leaves turning green and flowers budding. Although I love cooler weather, this year I’m ready for some warmth. With that in mind, there are several related tasks:
1. Read a book with a mainly green cover. - Hex Marks the Spot by Madelyn Alt
2. Read a book with flowers on the cover. - Plum Tea Crazy by Laura Childs
3. Read a book with someone in short sleeves on the cover. - Beach Blanket Homicide by Maria Geraci
4. Read a book that takes place in Spring. - Pekoe Most Poison by Laura Childs
March supposedly comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
5. Read a book with a wild animal on the cover and/or read a book with a zoo or circus or wildlife center in it (can be a major setting or mentioned). Looking for the real thing, not the word used as in "It's a zoo around here. - Died in the Wool by Melinda Mullet
6. Read a book with a farm animal on the cover. - Fatal Frost by Karen MacInerney
March is National craft month.
7. Read a book with a character who owns or frequently visits a craft related business. - Death Among the Doilies by Mollie Cox Bryan
8. Read a book with a major character who does crafting as a hobby. - Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum
March is also Irish American Month.
9. Read a book that takes place in Ireland and/or with a character that is Irish. - O Happy Dagger: A Stratford Upon Avondale Mystery by Monica Knightley
And then there’s March Madness.
10. Read a book with a sports theme. - Leg Up by Annabelle Hunter
Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. It is also known as Mardi Gras Day or Shrove Day. It is a day when people eat all they want of everything and anything they want.
11. Read a book with food as a theme. - Midnight Snacks are Murder by Libby Klein
12. Read a book with a celebration in it. - The Body in the Wetlands by Judi Lynn
13. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a restaurant. - Restaurant Weeks Are Murder by Libby Klein
14. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a food related store. - Death by Scones by Elizabeth Ashby
Easter is April 21st.
15. Read a book with a religious theme or with a character who has a religious occupation or with an event that takes place in a church. - Murder in Tranquility Park by J.D. Griffo
16. Read a book with a rabbit, cross, eggs, or church on the cover. - Left Fur Dead by J.M. Griffin
17. People used to wear fancy hats on Easter. Read a book with a hat on the cover. - A Charmed Death by Madelyn Alt
17/17
March 1st to April 30th 🎂🎈 1. Read a book with a mainly green cover.
Death in the English Countryside2. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Big Bunny Bump Off 3. Read a book with someone in short sleeves on the cover.
Murder Strikes a Pose4. Read a book that takes place in Spring.
Sweet PaybackMarch supposedly comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
5. Read a book with a wild animal on the cover and with a zoo in it.
A Memory for Murder6. Read a book with a farm animal on the cover.
Chef Maurice and a Spot of TruffleMarch is National craft month.
7. Read a book with a character who owns or frequently visits a craft related business (starts out as a regular customer, ends up working there).
Paper, Scissors, Death8. Read a book with a major character who does crafting as a hobby.
Knot What You ThinkMarch is also Irish American Month.
9. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
The Postman Always Dies TwiceAnd then there’s March Madness.
10. Read a book with a sports theme.
Academic CurveballMardi Gras/Fat Tuesday - Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. It is also known as Mardi Gras Day or Shrove Day.
11. Read a book with food as a theme.
Steamed Open12. Read a book with a celebration in it.
Maui Madness13. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a restaurant.
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes14. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a food related store.
A Batter of Life and DeathEaster is April 21st.
15. Read a book with a religious theme or with a character who has a religious occupation or with an event that takes place in a church.
The Shadow of Death16. Read a book with a rabbit, cross, eggs, or church on the cover.
The Chocolate Bunny Brouhaha17. People used to wear fancy hats on Easter. Read a book with a hat on the cover.
No Way to Kill a Lady
I'm in!1/17 completed
1. Read a book with a mainly green cover.
2. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
3. Read a book with someone in short sleeves on the cover.
4. Read a book that takes place in Spring.
March supposedly comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
5. Read a book with a wild animal on the cover and/or read a book with a zoo or circus or wildlife center in it (can be a major setting or mentioned).
6. Read a book with a farm animal on the cover.
March is National craft month.
7. Read a book with a character who owns or frequently visits a craft related business.
8. Read a book with a major character who does crafting as a hobby.
March is also Irish American Month.
9. Read a book that takes place in Ireland and/or with a character that is Irish.
And then there’s March Madness.
10. Read a book with a sports theme.
Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday - Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. It is also known as Mardi Gras Day or Shrove Day.
11. Read a book with food as a theme.
12. Read a book with a celebration in it.
13. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a restaurant.
Curses, Boiled Again! 3/6/1914. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a food related store.
Easter is April 21st.
15. Read a book with a religious theme or with a character who has a religious occupation or with an event that takes place in a church.
A Voice in the Wind16. Read a book with a rabbit, cross, eggs, or church on the cover.
17. People used to wear fancy hats on Easter. Read a book with a hat on the cover.
Alright I just found the books I have to meet some of the tasks so I’m in....1. Read book mainly green cover...Hazardous Duty by Christy Barrett
2. Book with Flowers on cover..Braking for Bodies by Duffy Brown Finished 3/7/19
3. Someone in short sleeves..The Haunting of Elmwood Manor by Pamela McCore
4. Book takes place in Spring..Dead Man Walker by Duffy Brown
6. Farm animal on cover....Who Moved My Goat Cheese by Lynn Cahoon
7. Character owns craft related business.. Spinning in Her Grave by Molly MacRae
8. Character does crafting as a hobby..Plagued By Quilting by Molly MacRae
9. Book with character that is Irish...Tandem Demise by Duffy Brown...character is “Irish Donna” Finished 3/10/19
12. Book with celebration in it...Peril in Paperback by Kate Carlisle
13. A character that owns a restaurant.. Death by Committee by Alexis Morgan. finished 3/3/19
14. A character owns food related store...Killer Cupcakes by Leighann Dobbs
17. Hat on cover... All Dressed Up and No Place to Haunt by Rose Pressy
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Hilary and Meg - I hope you both have wonderful birthdays!
I'm in for this!March/April Challenge
March 1st to April 30th
Progress: 10/17
✔1. Read a book with a mainly green cover...
... DONE 3/25/19✔2. Read a book with flowers on the cover...
...DONE 4/8/193. Read a book with someone in short sleeves on the cover.
✔4. Read a book that takes place in Spring...
...DONE 4/9/195. Read a book with a wild animal on the cover and/or read a book with a zoo or circus or wildlife center in it (can be a major setting or mentioned). Looking for the real thing, not the word used as in "It's a zoo around here.
✔6. Read a book with a farm animal on the cover...
... DONE 3/12/19✔7. Read a book with a character who owns or frequently visits a craft related business...
...DONE 4/17/198. Read a book with a major character who does crafting as a hobby.
9. Read a book that takes place in Ireland and/or with a character that is Irish.
10. Read a book with a sports theme.
✔11. Read a book with food as a theme...
... DONE 3/7/19✔12. Read a book with a celebration in it...
(annual Christmas buffet) ...DONE 3/16/19✔13. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a restaurant...
(Lilah's ex-boyfriend owns an Italian restaurant) ...DONE 4/8/19✔14. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a food-related store...
(Hannah owns a cookie shop) ... DONE 3/15/19✔15. Read a book with a religious theme or with a character who has a religious occupation or with an event that takes place in a church...
(the murder took place in the church's organ room) ...DONE 3/17/1916. Read a book with a rabbit, cross, eggs, or church on the cover.
17. People used to wear fancy hats on Easter. Read a book with a hat on the cover.
I'm in!March/April Challenge
March 1 - April 30, 2019
Progress: 17/17
Spring-Related Tasks:
✔1. Read a book with a mainly green cover. Mother's Day Mayhem by Lynn Cahoon (finished 4/11/19)
✔2. Read a book with flowers on the cover.Homicide in Hardcover by Kate Carlisle (audio - finished 4/16/19)
✔3. Read a book with someone in short sleeves on the cover. The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene (audio - finished 4/8/19)
✔4. Read a book that takes place in Spring.Cruise Control by Hope Callaghan (finished 3/25/19)
March - Lion and Lamb Tasks:
✔5. Read a book with a wild animal on the cover and/or read a book with a zoo or circus or wildlife center in it (can be a major setting or mentioned). Looking for the real thing, not the word used as in "It's a zoo around here. Murder With Peacocks by Donna Andrews (peacocks on cover) (audio - finished 4/24/19)
✔6. Read a book with a farm animal on the cover. Killer Jam by Karen MacInerney (audio - finished 3/18/19)
✔ Craft-Related Tasks:
7. Read a book with a character who owns or frequently visits a craft related business. Thread on Arrival by Lea Wait (finished 5/8/19)
✔8. Read a book with a major character who does crafting as a hobby. Read It and Weep by Jenn McKinlay (librarian who participates in the "Crafternoon" club) (audio - finished 4/7/19)
Irish-Related Tasks
✔9. Read a book that takes place in Ireland and/or with a character that is Irish. Buried in a Bog by Sheila Connolly (audio - finished 3/30/19)
March Madness Tasks:
✔10. Read a book with a sports theme. Pulse by Felix Francis (horse racing) (audio - finished 3/24/19)
Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday Tasks:
✔11. Read a book with food as a theme. Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke (audio - finished 3/14/19)
✔12. Read a book with a celebration in it. A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny (there is a party celebrating Clara Morrow's gallery exhibit) (audio - finished 3/5/19)
✔13. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a restaurant. Killer Green Tomatoes by Lynn Cahoon (Angie Turner owns the County Seat restaurant) (audio - finished 4/2/19)
✔14. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a food related store. Leave No Scone Unturned by Denise Swanson (Dani owns a catering business - Chef-to-Go and its university counterpart - Lunch-to-Go) (finished 3/12/19)
Easter-Related Tasks:
✔15. Read a book with a religious theme or with a character who has a religious occupation or with an event that takes place in a church. Love, Lies and Liquor by M.C. Beaton (Mrs. Bloxby is the vicar's wife) (audio - finished 3/1/19)
✔16. Read a book with a rabbit, cross, eggs, or church on the cover. On Calvary's Hill: 40 Readings for the Easter Season by Max Lucado (cross) (finished 4/19/19)
✔17. People used to wear fancy hats on Easter. Read a book with a hat on the cover.Cloche and Dagger by Jenn McKinlay (audio - finished 4/11/19)
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Hilary and Meg - I hope..."
Ooh thank you (for the spot and the birthday wishes!), I'll alter mine now!
I have two cozies on my TBR for March and will probably have at least one on for April, so I'll sign up for three.
I’m in, even though it’s the start of autumn here, and still hotter than summer I’m most places.I’m still finishing the last two books form the previous challenge.
10/17
1. Read a book with a mainly green cover.
2. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
3. Read a book with someone in short sleeves on the cover.
4. Read a book that takes place in Spring.
March supposedly comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
5. Read a book with a wild animal on the cover and/or read a book with a zoo or circus or wildlife center in it (can be a major setting or mentioned). Looking for the real thing, not the word used as in "It's a zoo around here.
6. Read a book with a farm animal on the cover.
March is National craft month.
7. Read a book with a character who owns or frequently visits a craft related business.
8. Read a book with a major character who does crafting as a hobby.
March is also Irish American Month.
9. Read a book that takes place in Ireland and/or with a character that is Irish.
And then there’s March Madness.
10. Read a book with a sports theme.
Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. It is also known as Mardi Gras Day or Shrove Day. It is a day when people eat all they want of everything and anything they want.
11. Read a book with food as a theme.
12. Read a book with a celebration in it.
13. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a restaurant.
14. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a food related store.
Easter is April 21st.
15. Read a book with a religious theme or with a character who has a religious occupation or with an event that takes place in a church.
16. Read a book with a rabbit, cross, eggs, or church on the cover.
17. People used to wear fancy hats on Easter. Read a book with a hat on the cover.
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Spring:
1. Read a book with a mainly green cover.
Someone to Wed by Mary Balogh
2. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
3. Read a book with someone in short sleeves on the cover.
The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
4. Read a book that takes place in Spring.
Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts
In like a lion, Out like a lamb.
5. Read a book with a wild animal on the cover and/or read a book with a zoo or circus or wildlife center in it (can be a major setting or mentioned).
6. Read a book with a farm animal on the cover.
Killer Jam by Karen MacInerney
National Craft Month.
7. Read a book with a character who owns or frequently visits a craft related business.
8. Read a book with a major character who does crafting as a hobby.
Someone to Care by Mary Balogh
Irish American Month.
9. Read a book that takes place in Ireland and/or with a character that is Irish.
March Madness.
10. Read a book with a sports theme.
Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
11. Read a book with food as a theme.
The Diva Cooks up a Storm by Krista Davis
12. Read a book with a celebration in it.
Someone to Hold by Mary Balogh - 70th birthday & wedding
13. Read a book where a character owns a restaurant.
Still Waters by Tami Hoag
14. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a food related store.
Easter
15. Read a book with a character who has a religious occupation or with an event that takes place in a church.
Someone to Love by Mary Balogh
16. Read a book with a rabbit, cross, eggs, or church on the cover.
17. Read a book with a hat on the cover.
I'll give this challenge a try. I also have an April bday!I finished 17/17
1. Read a book with a mainly green cover.
A Quiet Life In The Country by T E Kinsey 3/17/192. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well by Nancy Atherton 4/25/193. Read a book with someone in short sleeves on the cover.
Animal Magnetism: My Life with Creatures Great and Small by Rita Mae Brown 3/12/194. Read a book that takes place in Spring.
Past Due for Murder by Victoria Gilbert 4/17/19March supposedly comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
5. Read a book with a wild animal on the cover and/or read a book with a zoo or circus or wildlife center in it (can be a major setting or mentioned). Looking for the real thing, not the word used as in "It's a zoo around here.
Babylon's Ark: The Incredible Wartime Rescue of the Baghdad Zoo by Lawrence Anthony 3/22/196. Read a book with a farm animal on the cover.
Who Moved My Goat Cheese? by Lynn Cahoon 3/19/19National craft month.
7. Read a book with a character who owns or frequently visits a craft related business.
In the Frame by Dick Francis 3/8/198. Read a book with a major character who does crafting as a hobby.
Books Can Be Deceiving by Jenn McKinlay 3/7/19Irish American Month
9. Read a book that takes place in Ireland and/or with a character that is Irish.
Interlude in Death by J.D. Robb 3/19/19March Madness
10. Read a book with a sports theme.
Finding Gobi: A Little Dog with a Very Big Heart by Dion Leonard 4/11/19Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
11. Read a book with food as a theme.
Survival of the Fritters by Ginger Bolton 4/21/1912. Read a book with a celebration in it.
Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti by Bailey Cates 3/13/1913. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a restaurant.
Tea, Tiramisu, and Tough Guys by Harper Lin 4/8/1914. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a food related store.
Buzz Off by Hannah Reed 3/27/19Easter
15. Read a book with a religious theme or with a character who has a religious occupation or with an event that takes place in a church.
Devil's Breath by G.M. Malliet 3/15/1916. Read a book with a rabbit, cross, eggs, or church on the cover.
Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by Beaton, M.C. 3/26/1917. People used to wear fancy hats on Easter. Read a book with a hat on the cover.
Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen 4/9/19
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jaxnsmom wrote: "Zermeena - I hope you have something fun planned and will have a wonderful birthday."Thank you jaxnsmom! I don't have any plans as yet, but I'm looking forward to being off work that week.
I'm in! As always hoping to do better than I think I will.15/17
Spring:
1. Read a book with a mainly green cover. Y is for Yesterday
3/18/192. Read a book with flowers on the cover. Florist Grump
4/29/193. Read a book with someone in short sleeves on the cover. Dead Between the Lines
3/24/194. Read a book that takes place in Spring. V is for Vengeance
3/6/19 (end of April/early May)In like a lion, Out like a lamb.
5. Read a book with a wild animal on the cover and/or read a book with a zoo or circus or wildlife center in it (can be a major setting or mentioned). W is for Wasted
3/10/19 (scene behind the zoo)6. Read a book with a farm animal on the cover. Say No Moor
3/23/19National Craft Month.
7. Read a book with a character who owns or frequently visits a craft related business. Paper-Thin Alibi: A Craft Corner Mystery
4/15/198. Read a book with a major character who does crafting as a hobby.
Irish American Month.
9. Read a book that takes place in Ireland and/or with a character that is Irish.
Cruel Winter
4/25/19March Madness.
10. Read a book with a sports theme. Murder At Wrigley Field
4/5/19Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
11. Read a book with food as a theme. Leave No Scone Unturned
4/12/1912. Read a book with a celebration in it. Paws for Murder
3/7/19 (Halloween Howl)13. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a restaurant.
14. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a food related store. A Catered St. Patrick's Day
3/21/19Easter
15. Read a book with a religious theme or with a character who has a religious occupation or with an event that takes place in a church.
Deep South
4/4/19 (two characters are/were ministers)16. Read a book with a rabbit, cross, eggs, or church on the cover. The Belles of Solace Glen
3/27/1917. Read a book with a hat on the cover. At the Drop of a Hat
3/22/19
March/April ChallengeCompleted: 17/17
1. Read a book with a mainly green cover.
4/202. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
3/33. Read a book with someone in short sleeves on the cover.
4/134. Read a book that takes place in Spring.
4/16March supposedly comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
5. Read a book with a wild animal on the cover and/or read a book with a zoo or circus or wildlife center in it (can be a major setting or mentioned). Looking for the real thing, not the word used as in "It's a zoo around here.
4/306. Read a book with a farm animal on the cover.
4/28March is National craft month.
7. Read a book with a character who owns or frequently visits a craft related business.
4/178. Read a book with a major character who does crafting as a hobby.
3/19March is also Irish American Month.
9. Read a book that takes place in Ireland and/or with a character that is Irish.
4/2And then there’s March Madness.
10. Read a book with a sports theme.
4/30Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. It is also known as Mardi Gras Day or Shrove Day. It is a day when people eat all they want of everything and anything they want.
11. Read a book with food as a theme.
3/1212. Read a book with a celebration in it.
3/913. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a restaurant.
3/3114. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a food related store.
3/28Easter is April 21st.
15. Read a book with a religious theme or with a character who has a religious occupation or with an event that takes place in a church.
3/1016. Read a book with a rabbit, cross, eggs, or church on the cover.
4/2617. People used to wear fancy hats on Easter. Read a book with a hat on the cover.
3/19
I am taking a "super mini" approach to this challenge - read at least one book in each category. Hopefully the group will indulge me with this approach, I really am trying to read more!March/April 2019 Challenge
Dates: March 1 - April 30
Completed: 1/9
Generally Spring
1. Read a book with a mainly green cover.
Humility Is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age2. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
3. Read a book with someone in short sleeves on the cover.
4. Read a book that takes place in Spring.
March supposedly comes in like a Lion and goes out like a Lamb
5. Read a book with a wild animal on the cover and/or read a book with a zoo or circus or wildlife center in it (can be a major setting or mentioned). Looking for the real thing, not the word used as in "It's a zoo around here."
Catchee Monkey6. Read a book with a farm animal on the cover.
Who Moved My Goat Cheese?March is National Craft Month
7. Read a book with a character who owns or frequently visits a craft related business.
Murder at the Art & Craft Fair8. Read a book with a major character who does crafting as a hobby.
March is also Irish American Month
9. Read a book that takes place in Ireland and/or with a character that is Irish.
Murder on the Old Bog RoadMarch Madness
10. Read a book with a sports theme.
Still KickingFat Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday)
11. Read a book with food as a theme.
A Brisket, a Casket12. Read a book with a celebration in it.
13. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a restaurant.
14. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a food related store.
Easter is April 21st
15. Read a book with a religious theme or with a character who has a religious occupation or with an event that takes place in a church.
The Lord Is My Shepherd16. Read a book with a rabbit, cross, eggs, or church on the cover.
A Cross to Bear: A Jack Sheridan Mystery17. People used to wear fancy hats on Easter. Read a book with a hat on the cover.
Would a wild bird qualify as the wild animal?
Helen wrote: "Would a wild bird qualify as the wild animal?"I hope so. I'm using "Murder with Peacocks" for that category. Let me know if I am doing something wrong.
Great. That means I can use Murder with Puffins!
I’ve now completed 8 and hope to finish two more before the end of the month.
Can we please have our next challenge posted since there is only today and tomorrow? That way we can start deciding which books we need to match up with each task of the challenge. Thank you!
I was able to complete 10 of the prompts and I am super happy with that number!! I can't wait to participate in the next challenge.
Meg wrote: "March 1st to April 30th 🎂🎈 1. Read a book with a mainly green cover..."
Done and ready for the next! (see message 4)
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March/April Challenge Duration:
Official: March, 1 - Apr, 30
Extended: March, 1 -
(7 / 17): Official
1.- Green Cover: A Slaying in Savannah by Jessica Fletcher & Donald Bain (11/04/2019 - ★★★★)
3.- Short sleeves in the cover: The Art & Craft of Murder by Cozy Cat Parker (31/03/2019 - ★★★☆)
5.- Wild Animal: Zero at the Bone by Mary Walker (07/03/2019 - ★★★★)
7.- Craft as a Business: Dead in the Water by Agatha Frost & Evelyn Amber (29/04/2019 - ★★★★)
12.- Celebration: A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie (26/04/2019 - ★★★★)
15.- Religion: Wedding Duress by Elizabeth Lynn Casey (12/03/2019 - ★★★★)
17.- Hat: Alice in Murderland by Samantha Silver (22/03/2019 - ★★★★)
Well, I've read 7 books for this challenge (I haven't read much more cozies, really, slow-reading months). Let's see if I can continue it.
And congrats to everybody who has done the challenge.
Congratulations to everyone who did the challenge. I finished last weekend and updated my post #15. Assuming I met the criteria, I did 17/17.
Congratulations to all who have completed or attempted this challenge.I fell 1 book short (see message 10), but since I am in the middle of it now, I will finish it.
Congrats, Barbara! You've finished, really, I hope you enjoy the book.
Congratulations to those who’ve finished. I’m still finishing my 9th (ebook) and 10 th (audio).
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Finally finished my tenth book selected for this challenge, posted above. It was an audiobook, which I usually only listen to on long road journeys.I’m now starting on the Spring Cleaning challenge.
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The challenge will start March 1st and end April 30th, although you are welcome to continue past then.
Spring is right around the corner and I don’t ..."
Yay!!! only 3+ months late but I finally finished this challenge :D
Reading Challenge for 2020 1... book with a mainly green cover.
2... book with flowers on the cover.
3... book with someone in short sleeves on the cover.
4... book that takes place in Spring.
March supposedly comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
5... book with a wild animal on the cover/ book with a zoo or circus or wildlife center in it (major setting or mentioned). Looking for the real thing, not the word used...
6... book with a farm animal on the cover.
March is National craft month.
7... book with a character who owns or frequently visits a craft related business.
8... book with a major character who does crafting as a hobby.
March is also Irish American Month.
9... book that takes place in Ireland /with a character that is Irish.
And then there’s March Madness.
10... book with a sports theme.
12... book with a celebration in it.
13... book where a character / supporting character owns a restaurant.
14... book where a character/ supporting character owns a food related store.
Easter is April .
15... Read a book with a religious theme / a character who has a religious occupation/ an event that takes place in a church.
16... book with a rabbit, cross, eggs, or church on the cover.
17. People used to wear fancy hats on Easter... book with a hat on the cover.
Reading For 2020 March/April Challenge March 1st ending April 30th
Cozy Mystery Corner
Books mentioned in this topic
Hunting Shadows (other topics)Dial P For Poison (other topics)
Royal Flush (other topics)
Masked Ball at Broxley Manor (other topics)
St. Patrick's Day Murder (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Annabelle Hunter (other topics)Sally Goldenbaum (other topics)
J.M. Griffin (other topics)
Melinda Mullet (other topics)
Agatha Christie (other topics)
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The challenge will start March 1st and end April 30th, although you are welcome to continue past then.
Spring is right around the corner and I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to see plants growing – leaves turning green and flowers budding. Although I love cooler weather, this year I’m ready for some warmth. With that in mind, there are several related tasks:
1. Read a book with a mainly green cover.
2. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
3. Read a book with someone in short sleeves on the cover.
4. Read a book that takes place in Spring.
March supposedly comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
5. Read a book with a wild animal on the cover and/or read a book with a zoo or circus or wildlife center in it (can be a major setting or mentioned). Looking for the real thing, not the word used as in "It's a zoo around here.
6. Read a book with a farm animal on the cover.
March is National craft month.
7. Read a book with a character who owns or frequently visits a craft related business.
8. Read a book with a major character who does crafting as a hobby.
March is also Irish American Month.
9. Read a book that takes place in Ireland and/or with a character that is Irish.
And then there’s March Madness.
10. Read a book with a sports theme.
Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. It is also known as Mardi Gras Day or Shrove Day. It is a day when people eat all they want of everything and anything they want.
11. Read a book with food as a theme.
12. Read a book with a celebration in it.
13. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a restaurant.
14. Read a book where a character (or supporting character) owns a food related store.
Easter is April 21st.
15. Read a book with a religious theme or with a character who has a religious occupation or with an event that takes place in a church.
16. Read a book with a rabbit, cross, eggs, or church on the cover.
17. People used to wear fancy hats on Easter. Read a book with a hat on the cover.