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December 2021 Mini Challenge
December 2021 mini challenge 🎅🏽🎄🕎Update: Dec. 23
Progress: 5/5
🎅🏽1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
Under Pressure by Sara Driscoll - Dec. 16🎅🏽2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
Christmas Canapés & Sabotage by Janel Gradowski - Dec. 7🎅🏽3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
Deceit in High Heels by Gemma Halliday - palm tree in background - Dec. 5🎅🏽4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
The Fashion Disaster by Carolyn Keene - Dec. 6🎅🏽5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Christmas Card Murder by Leslie Meier - Dec. 16
December 2021 Mini Challenge✔1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert 12/9/21 - last in a trilogy
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
✔3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
The Pumpkin Muffin Murder by Livia J. Washburn 12/26/21
✔4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw 12/7/21 - 179 pages
✔5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Six Geese A-Slaying by Donna Andrews 12/24/21
in! ***Finished 12/12/2021***1. Read the 12th or last book in a series. Eight Ways to Tequila (series ends)
2. Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
3. Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
4. Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
73 pages5. Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
December Mini Challenge5/5
1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
December(!) 2021 Mini challenge
1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
Christmas Lights, Scary Nights and Murder2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
Stockings and Spells3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover
Mistletoe and Mayhem4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
Death by Fountain5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover.
What Child Is This?
DECEMBER 2021 MINI CHALLENGEFinished 12/28/21
1. Read the 12th or last book in a series. Ghost Blows a Kiss by Carolyn G. Hart Finished 12/28/21
2. Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover. It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder by Maria DiRico (three carolers have hats and coats and snowmen have scarves) Finished 12/18/21
3. Read a book with a tree on the cover. An Eggnog to Die forby Amy Pershing Finished 12/11/21
4. Read a book that is under 200 pages in length. Christmas, Criminals, and Campers by Tonya Kappes (162 pages) Finished 12/19/21
5. Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title. Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off by Darci Hannah Finished 12/06/21
December Mini Challenge5/5
1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
Thread and Buried by Lea Wait 2 December; 4 1/2☆
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
'Twas the Knife Before Christmas by Jacqueline Frost 10 December; 4☆
3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
In the Cradle Lies by Olivia Newport 6 December; 4 1/2☆
4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
104 pages- Crime in the Country: A Zoe Chambers Mystery Anthology by Annette Dashofy 12 December; 5☆
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Murder in the First Edition by Lauren Elliott 19 December; 4 1/2☆
Cosy Mini Challenge December 20211/12/21 - 31/12/21
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1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th book in a series.
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series. God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen by Rhys Bowen2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover. Deadly Deception by Kate Parker
3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree). Murder at Hartigan House by Lee Strauss
4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
In :-)Target: 4 books
✔︎ 2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover
Dino. Dean Martin e la sporca fabbrica dei sogni
✔︎ 3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree)
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✔︎ 4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length
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✔︎ 5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title
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In for December!December is the 12th and final month of the year: Slashing Through the Snow
National Ugly Sweater Day: Sugar Cookie Murder
Look for an Evergreen Day: Tide and Punishment
Winter Solstice: All I Want for Christmas Is Fudge
Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: One for the Books
1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
by Holly Quinn 12/18/20213. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
by Sara York 12/10/20214. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
Dakota Farm by Debbie Macomber 12/1/2021
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
White Snow, Bright Snow by Alvin Tresselt 12/18/2021
DECEMBER 2021 MINI CHALLENGES 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!
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1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
🎅🏻4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length. The Christmas Letter - Kathi Daley 12/14/21
🎅🏻5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title. - Slashing Through the Snow - Jacqueline Frost 12/11/21
December Mini Challenge5/5
1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
Crimes and Covers Amanda Flower 1/9/22
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
Anne R. Tan 12/22/213. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
Tree on the side
Rosemarie Ross 12/9/214. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
151-Tempest in Teaberry R.A. Wallace 12/2/21
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Tonya Kappes 12/13/21
December Mini Challenge✔ 1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
(last in the series)✔ 2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
✔ 3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
✔ 4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
✔ 5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title
DECEMBER 2021 MINI CHALLENGES1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
December Mini Challenge0/5
1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
Colour Scheme
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
Frozen Fear: Murder In Season - Book 1
3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
Twelve Slays of Christmas
4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
Sharpe Image
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
'Twas the Knife Before Christmas
Love this! Great planning, and had no idea about ugly sweater day. I thought it was just for Christmas Day. lol
Finished! I was really excited to read some of these books and I made the fudge recipe from All I Want for Christmas Is Fudge last night.
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DECEMBER 2021 MINI CHALLENGES5/5 DONE
1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: 12th book in a series - (Library Lover's Mystery, #12) Killer Research Jenn McKinlay 12/5
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: warm winter clothing on cover Juno Rushdan 12/10
3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: tree on cover - in house and outside Ginger Bolton 12/12
4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: under 200 pages 182 pp Gingerdead Man Ginny Gold 12/2
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: snow on the cover C.J. Kyle 12/2
Mod
1. Read the 12th or last book in a series: He Thundered In the Sky- Elizabeth Peters - 12th in series2. Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover: Somebody's Sister - Derek Marlowe
3. Read a book with a tree on the cover: Christmas Resolution - Anne Perry
4. Read a book under 200 pages: Miss Melville Rides a Tiger - Evelyn E. Smith 185 pages
5. Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title: A Fatal Winter - G. M. Mallient
Finished :) December Mini Challenge
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1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Finished!December Mini Challenge
1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
Thread and Buried by Lea Wait 2 December; 4 1/2☆
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
'Twas the Knife Before Christmas by Jacqueline Frost 10 December; 4☆
3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
In the Cradle Lies by Olivia Newport 6 December; 4 1/2☆
4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
104 pages- Crime in the Country: A Zoe Chambers Mystery Anthology by Annette Dashofy 12 December; 5☆
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Murder in the First Edition by Lauren Elliott 19 December; 4 1/2☆
Mod
Thanks Heather, and well done Patrizia :)
Finished (msg 11) - but my target was lower than yours, only 4 books. I really loved these mini challenges, thank you all, I got my reading passion back :-)
Mod
FINISHED4/5
1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
by Holly Quinn 12/18/20213. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
by Sara York 12/10/20214. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
Dakota Farm by Debbie Macomber 12/1/2021
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
White Snow, Bright Snow by Alvin Tresselt 12/18/2021
Mod
Here we go, although Christmas Carol might be a stretch if actual edition read is used vs. just generally that book with a cover. 1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
CATastrophe in the Making, Kathi Daley – 22/12/21
The final book in the Whales and Tales series
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens - 19/12/21
3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
Murder on a Winter's Night: Ten Classic Crime Stories for Christmas – 21/12/21
4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
War of the Worlds, H.G. Wells – 13/12/21 (192pg)
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Our Malady: Lessons in Liberty and Solidarity, Timothy Snyder – 23/12/21
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Congratulations Jonquil, Brenda, Patrizia, Liza, and Genevieve!
Mod
Heather L wrote: "Trish — I’m down to one book myself, the twelfth/last book of a series. I have several options I’m waffling over. 😐"I realised there were editions of A Christmas Carol which work (although I actually read the Amazon kindle one, which is less clear on cloak or blanket - although blankets are warm in winter, right? :-). So for now I've used that, in lieu of finding another option.
Mod
FinishedCosy Mini Challenge December 2021
1/12/21 - 31/12/21
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1. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th book in a series.
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Mod
I totally fell behind in posting to my challenges this month. See message #6 for my completed entry!Happy New Year, everyone - may we have a safer, healthier, kinder year.
Well done Meg, and Happy New Year to you also :)
Mod
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December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover. Once Upon A Christmas by Holly Jacobs
3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree). Tis the Season by Vicki Lewis Thompson
4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length. A Husband for Christmas by Jo Ann Algermissen
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title. Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
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Well done Heather! Happy New Year to you and everyone else :)
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Once Upon A Christmas (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. December is the 12th and final month of the year: Read the 12th or last book in a series.
2. December 17 is National Ugly Sweater Day: Read a book with a sweater or other warm winter clothing on the cover.
3. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
4. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year: Read a book that is under 200 pages in length.
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
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