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September 2022 Mini Challenge
1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title. The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
Fishing for Trouble
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author). Dewey Decimated by Allison Brook
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
Devouring Darkness
September Mini ChallengeDuration: 1/9/22-30/9/22
5/5
1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
CM mini challengeSeptember 2022
1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
The Secret of Poppyridge Cove 09/132. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
Book Lovers 09/143. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
Blackberry Burial 09/184. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
Honey Roasted 09/085. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
Death by Dark Roast 09/08
September Mini ChallengeDuration: 1/9/22-30/9/22
5/5
1. Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
2. Read a book about books.
3. Read a book with fruit on the cover.
4. Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym
5. Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
September Mini Challenge1-30/9/22
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1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author). - TW Ellis
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
September Mini Challenge0/5
1. Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
A Killer in King's Cove
2. Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
Elementary, She Read
3. Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
Strawberries and Strangers
4. Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
Death Overdue
5. Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
Death by Dark Roast
September mini challenge5/5
1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
Kidnapped in Alaska by Beth Carpenter 14 September; 5☆
2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
Buried In Books by Kate Carlisle 8 September; 4 1/2☆
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
Mulberry Mischief by Sharon Farrow 5 September; 4 1/2☆
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
Fishing for Trouble by Elizabeth Logan (=Camille Minichino) 2 September; 4☆
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
A Dark and Twisting Path by Julia Buckley 14 September; 4 1/2☆
Ready for September!Pet Rock Day: Whale of a Crime
Read a Book Day and International Literacy Day: Death in Dark Blue
World Coconut Day, National Apple Dumpling Day and National Cherries Jubilee Day: A Crime of Passion Fruit
Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Death Overdue
Autumnal Equinox: A Dark and Stormy Murder
September 2022 Mini Challenge✔1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne 9/27/22
✔2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff 9/9
✔3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit by Krista Davis 9/1
✔4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
The Ghost and the Dead Deb by Cleo Coyle 9/13/22 - aka Alice Kimberly/Alice Alfonsi/Marc Cerasini
✔5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
Tart of Darkness by Denise Swanson 9/16/22
In! Finished 09/17/20221. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title. The Paper Caper
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author). Buried in Buttercream (G A Mckevett is really Sonja Massie)
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title. The Brighter the Light
September 2022 mini challengeUpdate: Sept. 25
Progress: 4/5
1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
Persephone the Phony Graphic Novel by David Campiti - Sept. 142. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
Buried in a Good Book by Tamara Berry - Sept. 183. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
Mango, Mambo, and Murder by Raquel V. Reyes - Sept. 255. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
Lights, Camera, Middle School! by Jennifer L. Holm - Sept. 1
1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
Booked for Murder by Tim Myers 9/16/2022
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author). Aka Winnie Archer.
Murder at Sea Captain's Inn: A cozy mystery with a twist by Melissa Bourbon 9/8/2022
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
Ride the Lightning 9/16/2022
September Mini Challenge5/5
1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover....Rocks Can Be Deadly....9/23/2022
2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title...Irish Bookshop Murder.....9/10/2022
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title....Death by Hot Apple Cider......9/4/2022
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).......Deadly Readings.....9/18/2022
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title....Fear in the Sunlight.....9/9/2022
SEPTEMBER 2022 MINI CHALLENGES 0/5
1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
Completed 5/51. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Death at High Tide 9/6/22
2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: The Christie Curse 9/3/22
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Boiled Over 9/8/22
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Cake and Punishment 9/19/22 Maymee Bell is a Pseudonym of Tonya Kappes.
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Dark Clouds Over Nuala 9/6/22
COMPLETED: 5/5
✅Read a book with mountains on the cover. Tiny House, Big Mystery. 9/10.
✅Read a book about with “book” in the title. Murder at the Book Club. 9/2.
✅Read a book with fruit in the title. Mango Cake and Murder. 9/17.
✅Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym. Absolutely, Positively. 9/5.
✅Read a book with “dark” in the title. Dark Arts and a Daiquiri. 9/15.
✅Read a book with mountains on the cover. Tiny House, Big Mystery. 9/10.
✅Read a book about with “book” in the title. Murder at the Book Club. 9/2.
✅Read a book with fruit in the title. Mango Cake and Murder. 9/17.
✅Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym. Absolutely, Positively. 9/5.
✅Read a book with “dark” in the title. Dark Arts and a Daiquiri. 9/15.
1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
09.29.222. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
Death Overdue 09.06.22
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
09.13.224. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
The Withdrawing Room by Charlotte MacLeod 09.23.22 (alias Alisa Craig)
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
September 2022 Mini Challenges5/5
1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
Mountains
Ellery Adams 9/19/222. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
Series is Peach Coast Library Mysteries-Murder Out of Character Olivia Matthews 9/13/22
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
Both-
Cassie Rivers 7/3/234. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
Dewey Decimated Allison Brook 9/6/22 (Allison Brook is Marilyn Levinson)
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
A Dark and Snowy Night Sally Goldenbaum 9/22/22 (Totally unplanned, I was surprised and happy to see this book fit here and on the 22nd too!)
1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
Hitting the Books
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
Dewey Decimated - Allison Brook
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
September 2022 Mini Challenges0/5
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1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
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2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
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3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
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4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
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5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
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September 2022 Mini Challenge Completed5/5
1. Rocks or mountains: A Death at Seascape House, finished 9/14
2. Books: Inked Out, finished 9/11
3. Fruit: Put Out to Pasture, finished 9/2
4. Pen name: Bree Baker, A Call for Kelp, finished 9/9
5. Dark or light: Tart of Darkness, finished 9/15
Finished :)September Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/9/22-30/9/22
5/5
1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
Mod
Thanks Heather and Meg - readathon weekend and I read 3 of this challenge's books!
For the first time in ages, I've actually completed this month's challenge!1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
Finding Motive, Kathi Daley – 07/09/22
2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
Tall Tails Secret Book Club, CeeCee James – 05/09/22
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
Strawberry Shortcake Murder, Joanne Fluke - 14/09/22
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
Clockwork Boys, T Kingfisher – 05/09/22
(Pseudonym of Ursula Vernon)
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
The Devil and the Dark Water, Stuart Turton – 12/09/22
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Finished!September mini challenge
1. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
Kidnapped in Alaska by Beth Carpenter 14 September; 5☆
2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
Buried In Books by Kate Carlisle 8 September; 4 1/2☆
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
Mulberry Mischief by Sharon Farrow 5 September; 4 1/2☆
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
Fishing for Trouble by Elizabeth Logan (=Camille Minichino) 2 September; 4☆
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
A Dark and Twisting Path by Julia Buckley 14 September; 4 1/2☆
Mod
September 2022 Mini Challenge COMPLETED! Four page-turners in one week!1. Rocks or mountains: A Death at Seascape House, finished 9/14
2. Books: Inked Out, finished 9/11
3. Fruit: Put Out to Pasture, finished 9/2
4. Pen name: Bree Baker (Julie Anne Lindsey), A Call for Kelp, finished 9/9
5. Dark or light: Tart of Darkness, finished 9/15
Mod
Congrats to Brenda, Trish, and Patrizia!
Heather L wrote: "Way to go, Jane!"Thanks, Heather!
I always love seeing what everyone is reading during these monthly challenges. I often expand my tbr.
RachelG. wrote: "I always love seeing what everyone is reading during these monthly challenges. I often expand my tbr."Actually it's a disaster. 😂🤣 My tbr has become a real monster.
Well, okay, I'm kidding. Maybe. Sort of. It is a monster but I've found some really good reads because of my fellow challengers.
Congrats to all finishers!I'm done, as well! See message #4.
Mod
1. Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover - Silver Lies - Ann Parker2. Read a book about books or with books in the title - Sixpence House - Paul Collins
3. Read a book with fruit on the or a fruit in the title - Robert Parkers Damned If You Do (apple) - Michael Brandman
4. Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym. - Personal Recollection of Joan of Arc - Mark Twain
5. Read a book with "dark" or "light" in the title. - Dark Sky - C. J. Box
Finished September!
Linda wrote: "Finished September!"Huzzah!
FinishedSeptember Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/9/22-30/9/22
5/5
1. Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
2. Read a book about books.
3. Read a book with fruit on the cover.
4. Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym
5. Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
Cozy Mysteries
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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. September 4 is Pet Rock Day: Read a book with rocks or mountains on the cover.
2. September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 International Literacy Day: Read a book about books or with “book” in the title.
3. September 2 is World Coconut Day, September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day: Read a book with fruit on the cover or a fruit in the title.
4. September 17 is Batman Day, the alias of Bruce Wayne: Read a book by an author with an alias/pseudonym (such as our featured author).
5. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, when days grow darker in the northern hemisphere and lighter in the Southern Hemisphere: Read a book with “dark” or “light” in the title.
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