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January 2021 Mini Challenges
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Thanks, Heather! 😎January 2021 mini challenge
Updated: Jan. 9
Progress: 5/5
1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
Kristy's Great Idea: A Graphic Novel by Raina Telgemeier and Ann M. Martin - Jan. 12. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
The Make-a-Pet Mystery by Carolyn Keene - Jan. 33. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
Ski School Sneak by Carolyn Keene - Jan. 14. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
The Mysterious Image by Carolyn Keene - Jan. 95. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).
The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell - Jan. 9
The start of a new year is steeped in tradition and superstition. This month’s challenges come from some of these.1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
The Scent of Murder by Kylie Logan
2. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
4. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!). Dead Wrong by Vannetta Chapman
Heather L wrote: "Thought I’d post the January challenge a little earlier than usual, what with multiple holidays this time of year—and so you can plan on how to spend those holiday gift cards. 😀"Happy holidays, Heather! Thanks for taking care of us all year! 🎄✨
And happy holidays/Merry Christmas to my fellow book crazies! 🎇🎄🎁
January 2021 mini1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
A Brazen Curiosity2. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
Survival of the Fritters3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
White Knights4. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
Egg Drop Dead5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).
Banker's Death
Thanks Heather :) Happy holidays!January 2021 Mini Challenge
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1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
2. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a predominantly white cover.
4. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).
Mod
Going to give this a try :) 1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
2. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
4. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).
January 2021 mini challenge5/5
1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
Little Bookshop of Murder by Maggie Blackburn 12 January; 3 1/2☆
2. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
Kappy King and the Pickle Kaper by Amy Lillard 8 January; 4☆
3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
Questione di Costanza (=A matter of Constance) by Alessia Gazzola 4 January; 4☆
4. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
Jealousy Filled Donuts by Ginger Bolton 2 January; 5☆
5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).
The Body in the Apartment by Judi Lynn 15 January; 5☆
Back for another fun filled year!January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Murder on Monday
One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Fudging the Books
It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Extracurricular Activities
It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Dying for a Cupcake
Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Grace Interrupted
January 2021 Mini Challenge1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
✔2. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
The Calamity Cafe by Gayle Leeson 1/23/21
3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
✔4. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
A Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha Christie 1/4/21
✔5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).
Brewed Awakening by Cleo Coyle 1/25/21
January 2021 Mini Challenges0/5
1. Read the first book in a new to you series
2. Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases
3. Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word "white" in the title - DONE
4. Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover
5. Read a book that has a door or a window on the cover (bonus if they're open!)
1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.2. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
4. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!)
Happy New Year Everyone 🥂I’m looking forward to all the new stories 2021 has to offer...New books, new series, and new fabulous book covers!
Completed 5/5
1. Read the first book in a new-to-you series. - Cinder
2. Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases. - The Bookshop on the Corner
3. Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title. - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
4. Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover. Nice to Come Home To
5. Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!). Yes, a window was open on the cover 😃 A Scandal in Scarlet
I’ve been off the reading radar for awhile with Lumbar Fusion surgery. Hopefully with nothing else to do I can finally finish a challenge. So I will give it a try...1. Read the first book in a new to me series....Haunted Homicide by Lucy Ness
2. Book cover featuring full cupboards, shelves or display cases....A Murder Between the Pages by Amy Lillard
3. Read a book with a predominantly white cover. Gored of the Rings by Elise Sax
4. Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover......Haunt Couture and Ghosts Galore by Rose Pressey 1/19/21
5. Read a book that has a door or window on the cover....Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas by Nancy CoCo 1/12/21
MINI CHALLENGE - JANUARY 2021
COMPLETED: 5/5.
❎Read the first book in a new-to-you series. A Most Curious Murder. 1/1.
❎Read a book whose cover features full shelves. The Secret, Book, & Scone Society. 1/6.
❎Read a book with a mostly white cover. Liar, Liar. 1/10.
❎Read a book with dishes on the cover. The Whispered Word. 1/9.
❎Read a book that has a door or window on the cover. Teepees & Trailer Parks. 1/3.
COMPLETED: 5/5.
❎Read the first book in a new-to-you series. A Most Curious Murder. 1/1.
❎Read a book whose cover features full shelves. The Secret, Book, & Scone Society. 1/6.
❎Read a book with a mostly white cover. Liar, Liar. 1/10.
❎Read a book with dishes on the cover. The Whispered Word. 1/9.
❎Read a book that has a door or window on the cover. Teepees & Trailer Parks. 1/3.
In! Finished 01/17/20211. Read the first book in a new-to-you series. Murder in Her Stocking
2. Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
3. Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
4. Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
5. Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).
1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries 01.18.21
2. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder 01.29.21
4. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).
2. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
4. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
14 Jan
1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.Bingoed by Patricia Rockwell 1/13/2021
2. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
by Sarah Atwell 1/19/20213. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
by Krista Davis 1/30/20214. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
1/15/20215. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).
by L.M. Montgomery 1/9/2021
I am trying the January mini challenge
Heather L wrote: "Here are your January 2021 Mini Challenges!I’m in!
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 othe..."
Do the mini challenges need to be completed in order?
Mod
No, you can do them in any order you like.
1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series...To Fetch a Felon.....1/5/20212. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases......Deadly Sweet Tooth.....1/22/2021
3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title....Dying in a Winter Wonderland....1/4/2021
4. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover......Dressed to Kill.....1/22/2021
5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).......An Aero Island Christmas Mystery: A Danish Cozy Mystery.....1/1/2021
Thought I would give this a try - looking for something a little different.January 2021 mini challenge
Tally: 1/5
1. Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
Old Soldiers Never Die by Margaret Mayhew (Village Mysteries, Book #1) 1/1/2021
2. Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
3. Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
4. Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
5. Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).
Starting today!January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz by L. Frank Baum
2. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
4. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).
The start of a new year is steeped in tradition and superstition. This month’s challenges come from some of these. 5/5 COMPLETE!
1. ✅January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
2. ✅One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
3.✅ It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
4. ✅It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
5. ✅Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!
I didn't know about being bad luck to do laundry on NYE! I did at least 3 weeks' worth that night!
I know this is weird but I've finished the challenge already. 😛 I read a lot of short children's books which seemed to fit right in with the tasks. See message #3.
1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series. Damaging Secrets (Rachel Ryder #1) by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson (Goodreads Author) - Finished Jan 7, 2021
2. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
4. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).
Scripted To Slay (St. Marin's Cozy Mystery #6) by A.C.F. Bookens (Goodreads Author) - Finished Jan 9, 2021
Mod
I believe I'm done! Heather, please check message 6 and lmk if any of the books don't work.
Mod
I’m 3/5 done so far, but plenty of time yet. 😶
Heather L wrote: "Congrats on finishing, Meg!I’m 3/5 done so far, but plenty of time yet. 😶"
Thanks!
Yea, lots of time. My reads just happened to fall neatly into line this month compared to a couple other months.
here it goes Finished1. Read the first book in a new to you series. Murder Once Removed - S. C. Perkins
2. Read a book with full cupboards, shelves, or display cases. Murder in the Margins - Margaret Loudon
3. Read a book with mostly white cover, or with the word white in the title. Dying in a Winter Wonderland - Vicki Delany
4. Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover. A Friendly Game of Murder - J. J. Murphy
5. Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they're open. The Murder House - James Patterson
Finished :)January 2021 Mini Challenge
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1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
2. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a predominantly white cover.
4. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).
Mod
Finished!January 2021 mini challenge
1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
Little Bookshop of Murder by Maggie Blackburn 12 January; 3 1/2☆
2. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
Kappy King and the Pickle Kaper by Amy Lillard 8 January; 4☆
3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
Questione di Costanza (=A matter of Constance) by Alessia Gazzola 4 January; 4☆
4. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
Jealousy Filled Donuts by Ginger Bolton 2 January; 5☆
5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).
The Body in the Apartment by Judi Lynn 15 January; 5☆
Mod
January Mini Challenge:1) New To You Series: The Wizard Of Oz Series
The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz, (year 1900), by L. Frank Baum
Finished! Now to read some random books until February starts.
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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!
The start of a new year is steeped in tradition and superstition. This month’s challenges come from some of these.
1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
2. One New Year’s superstition says you should fill your cupboards/pantry before New Year’s Eve, in order to stave off poverty and hardship in the coming year: Read a book whose cover features full cupboards, shelves or display cases.
3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a mostly white cover, or with the word “white” in the title.
4. It is bad luck to clean, wash dishes, or do laundry on New Year’s Eve or Day, as you might sweep or wash away good fortune: Read a book with dishes or clothes on the cover.
5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows before midnight on New Year’s Eve until after midnight, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door or window on the cover (bonus if they’re open!).
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