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July 2020 Mini Challenges
July 2020 Mini Challenge
Completed: 5/5, July 23, 2020
1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
Flipped for Murder by Maddie Day ✅ July 4, 2020
2. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie ✅ July 6, 2020
3. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie ✅ July 7, 2020
4. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
Death by Chocolate by Sally Berneathy ✅ July 19, 2020
5. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.*
Fatal Frost - Dewberry Farms Mysteries Book 2 by Karen MacInerney ✅ July 23, 2020
Completed: 5/5, July 23, 2020
1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
Flipped for Murder by Maddie Day ✅ July 4, 20202. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie ✅ July 6, 20203. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie ✅ July 7, 20204. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
Death by Chocolate by Sally Berneathy ✅ July 19, 20205. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.*
Fatal Frost - Dewberry Farms Mysteries Book 2 by Karen MacInerney ✅ July 23, 2020
I just love this monthly challenge. Here's mine for July...1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
Advice Column Murders2. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover.
Death of a Sales Rep3. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
Matrimony Meltdown4. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
Murder by Chocolate5. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.*
* Orchards, vineyards and cranberry bogs count.
Berried Secrets
In! ****FINISHED July 26 2020***1. Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
2. Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
3. Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
4. Read a book that features chocolate.
5. Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.
In!1. Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
2. Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
3. Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
4. Read a book that features chocolate.
5. Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.
July Mini Challenge5/5
1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
2. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
3. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
4. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
5. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.*
July mini challenge5/5
1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
Murders and Metaphors by Amanda Flower 5 July; 5☆
2. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
Murder Most Fermented by Christine E. Blum 8 July; 3 1/2☆
3. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
Campfire Secrets by Kathi Daley 1 July; 5☆
4. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
MC owns a chocolate shop- Bonbon with the Wind by Dorothy St. James 14 july; 4☆
5. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.
orchard- Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey 12 July; 5☆
July Mini Challenge1/5
1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
🌟Carbs & Cadavers by J.B. Stanley
2. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
🌟Dead Man Talking by Jana Deleon
3. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
🌟Boiled Over by Barbara Ross
4. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
🌟Dark Chocolate Demise by Jenn McKinlay
✔️5. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.*
🌟Killer Jam by Karen MacInerney▪️07/07/2020▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alice's Spot1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
Fooled Around and Spelled In Love by Michelle M. Pillow
2. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
Murder Knocks Twice by Susanna Calkins
3. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover. The Megalodon Mix-Up by Amanda M. Lee
4. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
A Deadly Éclair by Daryl Wood Gerber
5. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.*
In for July! Just have to find a knife.Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
Canada Day, American Independence Day, and Bastille Day: A Catered Fourth of July
National Bikini Day and Shark Awareness Day: Crowned and Moldering
Chocolate Day: The Chocolate Book Bandit
National Day of the Cowboy: 'Til Dirt Do Us Part
I love these challenges......1. Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover. Still Knife Painting by Cheryl Hollon (7/14/20)
2. Read a book with a red, white, or blue cover or one with those colors in the title. Death with a Dark Red Rose by Julia Buckley (7/29/20)
3. Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover. Murder on Cape Cod by Maddie Day (7/9/20)
4. Read a book that features chocolate. Fudge Bites by Nancy CoCo (7/7/20)
5. Read a book with a ranch or farm setting. Christmas Cow Bells by Mollie Cox Bryan. (7/31/20). Excellent read, could not put the book down!
I'm inComplete 7/28/2020
1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
2. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
3. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
4. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
5. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting (Orchards, vineyards and cranberry bogs count)
July 2020 Mini ChallengeCompleted: 0/5
1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
2. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
3. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
4. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
5. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.
July 2020 mini challenge Updated: July 29
Progress: 5/5
1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
Likely To Die by Linda Fairstein - July 292. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
Invitation Only Murder by Leslie Meier - July 133. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
Killing in the Caribbean by Jennifer Fischetto - July 74. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
Criminally Cocoa by Amanda Flower - July 195. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.
The Clue in the Old Stagecoach by Carolyn Keene - July 11
Here are your July 2020 Mini Challenges!1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed,
by Edgar Allan Poe 7/1/20202. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red cover
by Edgar Allan Poe 7/2/20203. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach,
by Addison Moore 7/09/20204. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
by Lyndsey Cole 07/10/20205. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.*
by Cora Seton 7/22/2020
1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover. Nighttime Is My Time 07.28.202. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title. The Beach House 07.27.20
3. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
Murder in the South of France 07.19.20
4. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
5. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.*
* Orchards, vineyards and cranberry bogs count. Suggested authors: Susan Wittig Albert (Cottage Tales series), Peg Cochran, Sheila Connolly, Susan Furlong, BB Haywood, Meara Lester, Karen MacInerney, Hannah Reed, Paige Shelton
1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover. 2. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
3. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
4. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
5. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.
July Mini Challenge0/5
1. Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
Flipped for Murder
2. Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
Killman Creek
3. Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
Booked for Trouble
4. Read a book that features chocolate.
Cream of Sweet
5.Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.
Killer Jam
July 2020 Mini Challenge✔1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
The Map of Salt and Stars by Zeyn Joukhadar 7/5/20
✔2. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
The Book of M by Peng Shepherd 7/4/20
✔3. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan 7/18/20
4. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
✔5. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.*
Carbs and Cadavers by Ellery Adams 7/31/20 - horse farm
* Orchards, vineyards and cranberry bogs count. Suggested authors: Susan Wittig Albert (Cottage Tales series), Peg Cochran, Sheila Connolly, Susan Furlong, BB Haywood, Meara Lester, Karen MacInerney, Hannah Reed, Paige Shelton
Well, I'm running late on June, but I might as well set this up. 1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
Luna: New Moon, Ian McDonald - 16/07/20
Knives are the weapon of choice throughout.
2. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
This Is How You Lose the Time War, Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone - 06/07/20
3. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
The Deep, Rivers Solomon - 07/07/20
4. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
5. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.
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July Mini ChallengeCompleted: 5/5
1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
7/182. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
7/183. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
7/184. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
7/215. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.
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July 2020 Mini ChallengesDate Started: July 1, 2020
Date Completed: July 14, 2020
Tasks Done: 6
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. Read a book in which someone is stabbed~~ Brides and Blades (Bakers and Bulldogs 2) by Rosie Sams - 7/4/20 - the groom is stabbed to death minutes before the wedding is supposed to start
2. Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title. - Cookies with a Side of Murder (Daley Buzz 5) by Meredith Potts - 7/9/20
3. Read a book set near the beach~~ Death Comes in Threes (Addie Foster 1) by Kimberley O'Malley - 7/3/20 - set in Ocean Grove, North Carolina
4. Read a book that features chocolate. - Chocolate Most Deadly (Sky High Pies 2) by Mary Maxwell - 7/14/20
5. Read a book with a ranch or farm setting. - Apple Die (Apple Orchard 1) by Chelsea Thomas - 7/11/20 - set on the Thomas Family Fruit & Fir Farm
July 2020 Mini Challenge4/5
1. Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
2. Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien 7/02
3. Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
Final Sentence by Daryl Wood Gerber 7/18
4. Read a book that features chocolate.
Christmas Cookies and Criminals (Chocolate Centered Cozy) 7/07
5. Read a book with a ranch or farm setting. Farm Fresh Murder by Paige Shelton, 7/3/20
Things fell right this month, so I'm done! See 'message 3'...
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Already?? I’ve only checked off one so far. 😳
(Well done!)
Brenda wrote: "Good job Meg :)"Thanks! I was surprised and thrilled. 😊
Heather L wrote: "Meg wrote: "Things fell right this month, so I'm done! See 'message 3'..."Already?? I’ve only checked off one so far. 😳
(Well done!)"
LOL. I've had those moments. I think last month went kind of slow for me.
(Thanks! 😄)
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Marisa wrote: "Congrats, Meg!"😊😊😊 thanks!
Challenge Completed!! July 2020 Mini Challenges
Date Started: July 1, 2020
Date Completed: July 14, 2020
Tasks Done: 5
1. Read a book in which someone is stabbed~~ Brides and Blades (Bakers and Bulldogs 2) by Rosie Sams - 7/4/20 - the groom is stabbed to death minutes before the wedding is supposed to start
2. Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title. - Cookies with a Side of Murder (Daley Buzz 5) by Meredith Potts - 7/9/20
3. Read a book set near the beach~~ Death Comes in Threes (Addie Foster 1) by Kimberley O'Malley - 7/3/20 - set in Ocean Grove, North Carolina
4. Read a book that features chocolate. - Chocolate Most Deadly (Sky High Pies 2) by Mary Maxwell - 7/14/20
5. Read a book with a ranch or farm setting. - Apple Die (Apple Orchard 1) by Chelsea Thomas - 7/11/20 - set on the Thomas Family Fruit & Fir Farm
Done!July mini challenge
1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
Murders and Metaphors by Amanda Flower 5 July; 5☆
2. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
Murder Most Fermented by Christine E. Blum 8 July; 3 1/2☆
3. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
Campfire Secrets by Kathi Daley 1 July; 5☆
4. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
MC owns a chocolate shop- Bonbon with the Wind by Dorothy St. James 14 july; 4☆
5. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.
orchard- Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey 12 July; 5☆
Finished :)July Mini Challenge
5/5
1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
2. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
3. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
4. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
5. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.*
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And done!
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FINISHEDere are your July 2020 Mini Challenges!
1. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed,
by Edgar Allan Poe 7/1/20202. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red cover
by Edgar Allan Poe 7/2/20203. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach,
by Addison Moore 7/09/20204. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
by Lyndsey Cole 07/10/20205. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.*
by Cora Seton 7/22/2020
Well done Linda and Genevieve :) And everyone else who's finished.
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2.- Canada Day / American Independence Day / Bastille Day (France): Deep Fried Revenge by Lynn Cahoon (04/07/2020 - ★★★★)
3.- National Bikini Day / Shark Awareness Day: Deception Cove by Jayne Castle (03/07/2020 - ★★★★)
4.- Chocolate Day: Chocolate a La Murder by Kirsten Weiss (21/07/2020 - ★★★☆)
5.- National Day of the Cowboy: Perfect by Bianca D'Arc (22/07/2020 - ★★★★)
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1. Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover: Engaged in Death by Stephanie Blackmoore
2. Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title: Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh
3. Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover: Curses, Boiled Again! by Shari Randall
4. Read a book that features chocolate: Behind Chocolate Bars by Kathy Aarons
5. Read a book with a ranch or farm setting: Sowed to Death by Peg Cochran
Congratulations, all! I finished the July challenge. See message #14. August will be a bear as it's going to be a super busy month!
Can't believe July is over. Congrats to everyone on your challenges!
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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. The month of July was named for the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was assassinated by being stabbed twenty-three times: Read a book in which someone is stabbed, or which has a knife on the cover.
2. July 2 is Canada Day, July 4 is American Independence Day, and July 14 is Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover—or one of those colors in the title.
3. July 5 is National Bikini Day and July 14 Shark Awareness Day: Read a book set near the beach, or that features water on the cover.
4. July 7 is Chocolate Day: Read a book that features chocolate.
5. July 25 is National Day of the Cowboy: Read a book with a ranch or farm setting.*
* Orchards, vineyards and cranberry bogs count. Suggested authors: Susan Wittig Albert (Cottage Tales series), Peg Cochran, Sheila Connolly, Susan Furlong, BB Haywood, Meara Lester, Karen MacInerney, Hannah Reed, Paige Shelton