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March 2022 Mini Challenges
Here I go.1. March 2 is Read Across America Day. Read a book with books on the cover. Chapter and Curse - Elizabeth Penney
2. March 17 is St Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent or with "green in the title. Man in the Queue - Josephine Tey
3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday). Mistletoe, Merriment and Murder - Sara Rosett
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with "mirror" in the title. The Mirror - Marlys Millhauser
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere. Eighty Days - Matthew Goodman
March 2022 Mini Challenges✔1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa 3/11/22
✔2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
April Fool Dead by Carolyn G. Hart 3/27/22
✔3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
Blood on Snow by Jo Nesbø 3/2/22 - Christmas
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
✔5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse 3/1/22
March 2022 mini challenge 🍀🌈Updated: Mar. 14
Progress: 5/5
🍀1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
Can't Judge a Book By Its Murder by Amy Lillard - Mar. 4🍀2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala - Mar. 13🍀3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
Easter Bonnet Murder by Leslie Meier - Mar. 14🍀4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
Princess Mix-up Mystery by Carolyn Keene - Mar. 12🍀5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
Death of the Kona Man by Catherine Bruns - Mar. 3
Mini challenge - march 20221. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
Murder, Plainly Read2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
AWOL at Ala Moana3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday). (St. Patrick's Day)
Death by Leprechaun4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
Lightning in a Mirror5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
Fields' Guide to Voodoo
March 2022 MINI CHALLENGE5/5
1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
March 2022 MINI CHALLENGES3/5
✔️ 1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
✔️ 2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugoby Taylor Jenkins Reid
✔️ 3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusionby Jia Tolentino
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere
Flâneuse: Women Walk the City in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Venice and London by Lauren Elkin
March 2022 MINI CHALLENGE5/5
1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
March 2022 Mini Challenges5/5
1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
The Stolen Letter by Paige Shelton 8 March; 4 1/2☆
2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
Forests, Fishing, & Forgery by Tonya Kappes 3 March; 3 1/2☆
3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
Christmas- Death by Eggnog by Alex Erickson 11 March; 3 1/2☆
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
reflection on the water-Dead Ringer by Annelise Ryan 15 March; 5☆
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
set in Sequoia NP and MC hikes a lot- Vanishing Edge by Claire Kells 20 March; 5☆
March 2022 MINI5/5
1. books on the cover:
2. green cover:
3. set during any holiday: Remembrance Day 11/11
4. a mirror on the cover & in the title:
5. at least one scene set outdoors & MC walks somewhere: he walks through the cemetery & sits on the overlooking bench
MARCH 2022 MINI CHALLENGE: COMPLETED 1. Read a book with books on the cover. Death of a Red-Hot Rancher by Mimi Granger Finished 3/8/22
2. Read a book with a green cover (50%) A Most Curious Murder by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli finished 3/18/22
3. Read a book set during any holiday. Cajun Kiss of Death by Ellen Byron
4. Read a book with a mirror or a reflected image on the cover. Dead in the Water by Annelise Ryan (reflection on the water) Finished 3/22/22
5. Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere. Murder Can Frost Your Doughnut by Rose Pressey Betancourt Finished 3/4/22
March 2022 Mini Challenge - 3/5✔1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
Arsenic and Old Books by Miranda James (FINISHED 3-23-22)
2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
✔3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
Death by Jack-O'-Lantern by Alexis Morgan (FINISHED 3-14-22)
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
✔5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
Book, Line and Sinker by Jenn McKinlay (FINISHED 3/5/22)
1. March 2 is Read Across America Day. Read a book with books on the cover. A Curious Incident by Vicki Delany2. March 17 is St Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent or with "green in the title.
3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with amirror or reflected image on the cover or with "mirror" in the title.
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere. The First Lady and the Rebel: A Novel by Susan HigginBotham
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March 2022 MINI CHALLENGES1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover....A Page of Murder.....3/12/2022
2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title......The Cannonball Tree Mystery......3/3/2022
3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).....The Ghost of Christmas Sweet: A Sweet’s Sweets Bakery Mystery......3/14/2022
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title......Murder on St. Martin: A Caribbean Mystery....3/9/2022
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.....Wrongfully Infused....3/9/2022
March 2022 Mini Challenges4/5/2022
1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
by Jen Calonita 3/1/20222. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
by Janet Evanovich 3/25/20223. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
A Merry Murder on Ruff Road by Cindy Bell 3/15/2022
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
Strung Out to Die by Tonya Kappes 3/19/2022
In! Finished 3/171. Read a book with books on the cover.
2. Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
3. Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
4. Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
(reverse image in window glass)5. Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
I'm in for this one! MARCH 2022
1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover. DONE - A Novel Obsession 4/5
2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title. DONE - Lord of the Flies 5/5 (changed this one because I started Murder at the Spring Ball and couldn't get into at all)
3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday). DONE - A Christmas Candy Killing 4/5
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title. DONE - Death in the Mirror 3/5
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere. DONE - Suburban Hell 5/5
Not quite as planned out as normal, guess I'll see what comes up.Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Murder in the Paperback Parlor
St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
Make up Your Own Holiday Day: The Chocolate Bunny Brouhaha
Smoke and Mirrors Day: They Do It With Mirrors
Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
1. March 2 is Read Across America Day. Read a book with books on the cover. Book, Line and Sinker 04/09/20222. March 17 is St Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent or with "green in the title.
3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday). Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen 03/13/2022
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with amirror or reflected image on the cover or with "mirror" in the title.
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere. Photo Finished 03/05/2022 (Carmella walks the streets of NOLA)
March 2022 Mini Challenges5/5 DONE
1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): books on cover - on table and on shelves behind sofa Vicki Delany3/1
2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: green cover J.D. Robb 3/5
3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: set during any holiday Christmas Breaking the Mould Victoria Hamilton 3/12
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: reflected image on cover J.A. Jance 3/9
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: MC walks somewhere -- around the village of Swinburne, England Premeditated Myrtle Elizabeth C. Bunce 3/9
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Duration: March 1 - March 31
Done
1.- Read Across America Day (Dr Seuss Day): Dying to Celebrate by Lynn Cahoon (22/03/2022 - ★★★★)
2.- St Patrick Day: Creme Brulee to Slay by CeeCee James (27/03/2022 - ★★★★)
3.- Make up Your Own Holiday Day: A Killer Christmas Wish by Lynn Cahoon (21/03/2022 - ★★★★☆)
4.- Smoke and Mirrors Day: Smoke in Mirrors by Jayne Ann Krentz (03/03/2022 - ★★★★)
5.- Take a Walk in the Park Day: Night Season by Eileen Wilks (18/03/2022 - ★★★★☆)
March 2022 Mini Challenges✔ 1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
✔ 2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
✔ 3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
✔ 4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
✔ 5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
March 2022 Mini Challenge 4/5
1. ✔️ March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
A Page of Murder by Penny Brooke
2. ✔️ March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado
3. ✔️ March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
Murder & The Heir by Beth Byers (Christmas holiday)
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
5.✔️ March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
Murder at Chateau Sur Mer by Alyssa Maxwell
1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
03.12.222. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
03.14.223. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
The Christmas Cookie Club by Ann Pearlman 03.16.22
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
Once Upon a Grind 03.14.22
March 2022 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!
4/5
🍀1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
Book, Line and Sinker - Jenn McKinlay 03/06/22
🍀2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title. Winnie-The-Pooh - A.A. Milne 03/19/22
🍀3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday). Cajun Kiss of Death - Ellen Byron 03/17/22 VALENTINES DAY
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
🍀5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere. Crochet and Cauldrons - Nancy Warren 03/03/22
March 2022 Mini Challenges0/5
1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): books on the cover.
Murder by the Book
2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: green cover
An Untimely Death
3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: set during any holiday
The St. Valentine's Day Cookie Massacre
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: mirror or reflected image on cover or “mirror” in the title.
Mirror, Mirror Murder Them All
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewher
Lethal Licorice
March Mini Challenges5/5
1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
Penny Brooke 4/9/222. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
Thea Cambert 3/14/223. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
Halloween PoisonBuried Punch Lyndsey Cole 3/17/22
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
Courtney McFarlin 4/1/225. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
Winter Festival Murder Linnea West 3/5/22
March Mini Challenge1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day):
Read a book with books on the cover
2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with green cover (50%) or with 'green' in the title
JIM BUTCHER'S The Dresden Files Omnibus vol 2 - 3/2/22
3. March 26 is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday ( not a vacation, a holiday)
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with 'mirror' in the title
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere
The Hermit of Eyton Forest Ellis Peters 3/4/22
Haven't done this one in a while 1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
3. Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday.
Independence Day: Called to Justice by Edith Maxwell 3/6/22
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a reflected image on the cover.
Moonlight Cove by Sherryl Woods - trees reflected in the water
5. Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, AND in which the main character walks somewhere.
Delivering the Truth by Edith Maxwell 3/4/22
CompletedMarch 2022 MINI
5/5
1. books on the cover:
2. green cover:
3. set during any holiday: Remembrance Day 11/11
4. a mirror on the cover & in the title:
5. at least one scene set outdoors & MC walks somewhere: he walks through the cemetery & sits on the overlooking bench
Goodness Kylie! Well done :) Very quick!!
Brenda wrote: "Goodness Kylie! Well done :) Very quick!!"Sometimes you're lucky & your reading just fits :0)
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Heather, for the holiday, can we use holidays outside our countries? For example, St. Patrick's Day isn't really a holiday in the U.S., but it is in Ireland.
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Great, thanks! I know we whooped it up when I lived in San Francisco. There were Irish pubs close to work that were super fun.
Finished :)March 2022 MINI CHALLENGE
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1. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
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Thanks, Marisa and Heather!Congrats, Brenda!
Well done to all who have finished this month's already :)
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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. March 2 is Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): Read a book with books on the cover.
2. March 17 is St. Patrick Day: Read a book with a green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
3. March 26 is Make up Your Own Holiday Day: Read a book set during any holiday (not a vacation, a holiday).
4. March 29 is Smoke and Mirrors Day: Read a book with a mirror or reflected image on the cover or with “mirror” in the title.
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book with at least one scene set outdoors, or in which the main character walks somewhere.
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