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In full disclosure, I am borrowing this one from the 2020 Popsugar Ultimate Reading Challenge. The objective is to close your eyes and read the first book you touch.
* If you are able to visit the library or bookstore—or have your own physical TBR pile—go to the genre section you want, close your eyes, and choose a book.
* If you choose a book that is part of a series, you may read the first book in that series, or the next book up for you in that series.
* For those with E-readers, there are alternative ways of randomly selecting a book. One is by using an online random number generator and reading the corresponding book number on your shelf. Use your GR shelf if that makes it easier. This may require you to know how many books are on your “to read” shelf or a particular genre/author shelf.
* Get a friend or family member to help. If you know you have 156 books on a shelf, ask someone to pick a number between 1 and 156. Or you could close your eyes and scroll the page(s), then stab at the screen and read whatever you land on.
* Another idea, if you have a short stack of library books to read, is to write each title on a slip of paper and have someone pick one out of a bowl.
* Since the idea is to blindly chose a book, you may also use “mystery” books — also called “blind date with a book” — in which some booksellers or librarians wrap up a bunch of books, placing only vague descriptions of a book on the outside.
* Remember that this isn’t meant to be difficult, it’s all in good fun!
Now go run around outside!
October Mini Challenge5/5
1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.
2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
3. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. (More below)
5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover.
October 2020 Mini Challenges5/5
1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.
Delitto al pepe rosa (=Crime with pink pepper) by Brigitte Glaser 4 October; 3 1/2☆
2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
A Vineyard Christmas by Jean Stone 17 October; 5☆
3. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
Death on the Green by Catie Murphy 19 October; 5☆
4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. (More below)
Deep Fried Revenge by Lynn Cahoon 12 October; 4 1/2☆
5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover.
Death by Jack-O'-Lantern by Alexis Morgan 8 October; 5☆
Alice's spot1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.
2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
3. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
by Amanda M. Lee4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. (More below)
Assault and Pepper by Leslie Budewitz
5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover.
October 2020 mini1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.
Death of a Kitchen Diva2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (fireplace)
Fatality by Firelight3. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
A Fifth of Tequila4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read.
Swamp Spook5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover.
Escape Claws
In! ********Finished 10/26/201. Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.
2. Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned. Damage Control (car explodes)
3. Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot). Undead and Unforgiven (Stuff about the main character goes viral)
4. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. Unsolved Child Murders: Eighteen American Cases, 1956-1998
5. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover.
October 2020 Mini Challenges✔1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.
Black Beans and Vice by Ellery Adams 10/18/20
✔2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
NYPD Red 2 by James Patterson & Marshall Karp 10/8/20
✔3. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
NYPD Red 3 by James Patterson & Marshall Karp 10/1/20
4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. (More below)
✔5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover.
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd 10/24/20
I have one more book to finish for the September mini challenge but I’m am definitely in for the October challenge!1. Read a book with veggies on the cover. Of Murder and Men by Lynn Cahoon
2. Read a book with a fire on the cover. Fatality by Firelight by Lynn Cahoon(19/13/20)
3. Read a book in which technology plays a role. Dead-End Detective by Amanda Flower
4. Read a book that you “tagged” on your shelf. Murder Wears a Little Black Dress by Debra Sennefelder (10/05/20)
5. Read a book with a pumpkin on the cover. Death by Jack-O'-Lantern by Alexis Morgan (10/9/20)
I'm sure something I'm reading will work for Tech day, just waiting to see what it is.National Vegetable Month: Town in a Pumpkin Bash
Fire Prevention Week and Fire Prevention Day: At Wick's End
Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
American Touch Tag Day: Town in a Strawberry Swirl (serial reader pick)
Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Death of a Neighborhood Witch
October 2020 mini challenge Updated: Oct. 20
Progress: 5/5 COMPLETED
1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.
Cottage on Gooseberry Bay: Halloween Moon by Kathi Daley - Oct. 102. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
The Sinister Omen by Carolyn Keene - Oct. 13. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
Playing Nice by J.P. Delaney - Oct. 34. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read.
Jeopardy in High Heels by Gemma Halliday - Oct. 145. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover.
A Noise Downstairs by Linwood Barclay - Oct. 17
I'm going to give this a try!Book One - National Vegetable Month: Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles -
Book Two - Fire Prevention Week/Fire Prevention Day: And Then There Were Four - Nancy Werlin
Book Three - Techies Day: Rules for Vanishing - Kate Alice Marshall
Book Four - American Touch Tag Day: The Night Of The Generals - Hans Hellmut Kirst (technically my wife tagged it)
Book Five - Halloween/Carve a Pumpkin Day: Hallowe'en Party - Agatha Christie
1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
3. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. (More below)
5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover.
1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
10.16.203. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot). One of Us Is Lying 10.05.20
4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. (More below)
5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover
October 2020 mini challengeUpdated:
Progress: 1/5
1. Read a book with vegetables on the cover.
Killer Green Tomatoes
2. Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
Murder's No Votive Confidence - DONE
3. Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
The Cats that Surfed the Web OR Uncle and Ants
4. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. (More below)
Murdered in Argentina
5. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover.
Keeping Secrets
This is my first challenge as part of the group! Progress: 2/5
1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.
Pooches, Pumpkins, and Poison by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson. (pumpkins on the cover and in title) - Oct. 1
2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
Murder's No Votive Confidence by Christin Brecher (I saw this on someone else's list and thought it looked interesting!)
3. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
The Fifties by David Halberstam. It touches on technology during this era, so I thought it could maybe count!
4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. (More below)
The House by the Sea by Louise Douglas. - Oct. 4
5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover.
Hallowe'en Party
1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.Death at a Diner by Nancy McGovern 10/31/2020
2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
Lemon Pies and Little White Lies by Ellery Adams 10/05/2020
3. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus 10/12/2020
4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. (More below)
Secrets of the Tulip Sisters by Susan Mallery 10/07/2020
5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with an orange cover.
by G.A. McKevett 10/20/2020
I'm in.1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.
Death Al Dente, Leslie Budewitz - 26/10/20
2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
Letters in the Library, Kathi Daley - 19/10/20
3. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
Rogue Protocol, Martha Wells - 28/10/20
4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. (More below)
Unidentified Woman, Mignon G Eberhart - 11/10/20
This is the book I’m using for the PS prompt as well
5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover.
The Halloween House, Kathi Daley - 31/10/20
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Done!October 2020 Mini Challenges
1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.
Delitto al pepe rosa (=Crime with pink pepper) by Brigitte Glaser 4 October; 3 1/2☆
2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
A Vineyard Christmas by Jean Stone 17 October; 5☆
3. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
Death on the Green by Catie Murphy 19 October; 5☆
4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. (More below)
Deep Fried Revenge by Lynn Cahoon 12 October; 4 1/2☆
5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover.
Death by Jack-O'-Lantern by Alexis Morgan 8 October; 5☆
I just realized that I have finished this month's challenge. See message #11. I usually am down to the wire finishing up my last books for these monthly challenges, but I guess it just worked out well this month.
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Well done Meg!!Finished :)
October Mini Challenge
5/5
1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.
2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
3. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. (More below)
5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover.
Finished!
Mod
COMPLETED CHALLENGE 5/51. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.
2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
3. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. (More below)
5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover.
Congrats to everyone who did an October challenge!
FInished1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.
Death at a Diner by Nancy McGovern 10/31/2020
2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
Lemon Pies and Little White Lies by Ellery Adams 10/05/2020
3. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus 10/12/2020
4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. (More below)
Secrets of the Tulip Sisters by Susan Mallery 10/07/2020
5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with an orange cover.
by G.A. McKevett 10/20/2020
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1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover. Death Al Dente by Leslie Budewitz
2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title, or a book in which something is burned. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
3. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role. Click Here For Murder by Donna Andrews
4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. Town in a Lobster Stew by B.B. Haywood
5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover. Ray Bradbury
Cozy Mysteries
Books mentioned in this topic
Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles (other topics)The Halloween Tree (other topics)
Death Al Dente (other topics)
Fahrenheit 451 (other topics)
Click Here For Murder (other topics)
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A.L. Herbert (other topics)B.B. Haywood (other topics)
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Ray Bradbury (other topics)
Donna Andrews (other topics)
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RULES
** Books DO NOT all have to be mysteries. You can use any genres.
** A book can be used only once for this challenge, but can be used for other challenges (Seasonal, World Trip, Ultimate, etc.).
** You DO NOT have to choose books in advance, and can change your mind at any time if you do.
** Do as many as you are able and have fun!
1. October is National Vegetable Month: Read your veggies—any book with vegetables on the cover.
2. Week two of October is Fire Prevention Week and October 9 is Fire Prevention Day: Read a book with fire on the cover or in the title (bonfire, building, candle, campfire, fireplace), or a book in which something is burned.
3. October 3 is Techies Day: Read a book in which technology plays a role (eg: AI, blog, cellphone, computer, email, robot).
4. October 8 is American Touch Tag Day: Tag, you’re it! Don’t worry, our game will not require physical exercise. Close your eyes and “tag” a book on your shelf to read. (More below)
5. October 31 is Halloween and Carve a Pumpkin Day: Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover, or a book with an orange cover.
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