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Autumn Challenge 2023 - What book is it?
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Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
12/12
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.
5. "The word murder was in the title."
6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
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Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
12/12
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series
5. "The word murder was in the title."
6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
6/6
Easy: 6 books
Medium - 9 books
Hard - 12 books.
Choose from the following and have fun! Each of the numbered clues is for a different book. And don't forget all books MUST be from our chosen genres of crime, mystery, thriller and suspense.
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
☆☆☆☆☆ April 302. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
☆☆☆☆ April 124. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.
5. "The word murder was in the title."
6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
☆☆☆☆☆ April 108. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
☆☆☆☆ Mar 319. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
☆☆☆☆ Mar 1311. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
☆☆☆☆ April 2212. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: hard
12/12
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
Out of the Dark by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz 7/3 3.5★2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb 6/4 4★
3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn 6/3 3.5★
4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.
Sheiks and Adders by Michael Innes 7/4 3★
5. "The word murder was in the title."
A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder by Dianne Freeman 3/3 2★
6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
The Orchard Murders by Robert Gott 3/4 3★
7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
Reflex by Dick Francis 12/4 4.5★8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Thornyhold by Mary Stewart 12/4 4★
9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
Memory Zero by Keri Arthur 19/3 3.5★
10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
Right to Kill by John Barlow 4/3 3.5★
11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde 1/3 4★
12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
The Sign Of The Book by John Dunning 28/3 3★
Great idea for a challenge Phrynne! I'm going to have so much fun choosing my books! 📚 📚Autumn 2023 Crime Group - What Book is This?
Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
11/ 12
✔ 1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
The Sins of our Fathers by Åsa Larsson (read 11 Mar) 4★✔ 2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
Promises in Death by J.D. Robb (read 11 March) 4★
✔ 3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson (read 11 April) 5★
✔ 4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.
The Outcast Dead by Elly Griffiths (read 9 April) 4★
✔ 5. "The word murder was in the title."
Murder in the Family by Faith Martin 4★ (read 2 Mar)
✔ 6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
Heavenly Pleasures by Kerry Greenwood (Melbourne) (read 12 March) 4★
✔ 7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge (read 6 April) 5★✔ 8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Outback by Patricia Wolf. (read 3 May) 4★
✔ 9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."Six Ostriches by Philipp Schott (read 25 Apr) 4★
✔ 10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
A Three Dog Problem by S.J. Bennett (read 24 March) 3.5★
✔ 11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
How to Kill a Client by Joanna Jenkins (read 11 May) 4.5★
✔ 12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
Cozy Up To Death by Colin Conway (read 29 March) 4★
Love it - great idea!Autumn 2023 Crime Group - What Book is This?
Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
12/12 COMPLETED @ 10-MAY-2023
1. It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover:
2. The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere:
3. It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me :
4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series :
5. The word murder was in the title :
6. It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere :
7. It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue :
8. I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually :
9. The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was :
10. I am sure the author's name began with a B :
11. The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway:
12. It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it :
Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
0/6
Encore in Death by J.D. Robb
A Dissection of Murder by Felicity Young
Beware of the Dog by Peter Corris
Upgrade by Blake Crouch
Outback by Patricia Wolf
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher
This is adorable!! And those Booktown librarians are amazing.Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?
Hard - 12 books
3/1 - 5/31/23
12/12 DONE
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover." Tell No Lies Gregg Andrew Hurwitz 4/20 ★★★
2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere." Collateral Damage J.A. Jance 3/26 ★★★★★
3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me." The Murder Rule Dervla McTiernan 3/17 ★★★
4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series. Murder at Kensington Palace Andrea Penrose 3/20 ★★★★
5. "The word murder was in the title." Murder Most Malicious Alyssa Maxwell 3/6 ★★★
6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere." Empty Places Graham Wilson 3/2 ★★★
7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue." Fatal Fixer Upper Maggie Shayne 3/11 ★★★★
8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually." Paradox Catherine Coulter 4/18 ★★★
9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was." The Fourth Monkey J.D. Barker 3/25 ★★★★
10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B" Jane and the Prisoner of Wool House Stephanie Barron 3/1 ★★★★
11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway." A Half-Baked Murder Emily George 3/14 ★★★★
12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it." Lethal Letters Ellery Adams 3/2 ★★★
Aha! What a great challenge, Phrynne! It reminds me of a book I read last year called I Can't Remember The Title But The Cover Is Blue by Elias Greig. A very amusing read. Sign me up, please!Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?
Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
Progress: 12/12
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
4. "It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series."
5. "The word murder was in the title."
6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B."
11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
What a fun challenge Phrynne, bet you enjoyed setting this one! And yes, guilty of it 😉 I'll be back with my books.Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?
Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard 12/12
✔️1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
Zero Day by David Baldacci
....3.5* 17/05/23✔2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner....4* 11/04/23
✔️3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman....4.5* 17/04/23
✔4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.
The Long Call by Ann Cleeves....4* 11/03/23
✔️5. "The word murder was in the title."
The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz....4* 11/04/23
✔6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
The Darkest Hour: An Ella Marconi Novel 2 by Katherine Howell....3.5* 21/03/23
✔7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
Death of a Macho Man by M.C. Beaton
....3.5* 04/04/23✔️8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Exiles by Jane Harper....4.5* 08/05/23
✔9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
24 Hours by Greg Iles....3.5* 25/03/23
✔️10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie....4* 30/03/23
✔️11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
Scrublands by Chris Hammer....4* 24/05/23
✔️12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill....4.5* 31/05/23
Love it! What a great challenge1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman finished 05/03/2023 5 stars2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
Fatal Voyage by Kathy Reichs finished 08/03/2023 4 stars3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
Desperation in Death by J.D. Robb finished 07/03/2023 5 stars4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.
The Killings at Badger's Drift by Caroline Graham finished 10/03/2023 5 stars5. "The word murder was in the title."
Murder at the Playhouse by Helena Dixon finished 13/04/2023 4 stars6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
Murder in Williamstown by Kerry Greenwood finished 04/04/2023 5 stars7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
Twisted Lies by Angela Marsons finished 28/03/2023 5 stars8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Singularity by Kathryn Casey finished 29/03/2023 4 stars9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
Law of Five by Robin Mahle finished 23/03/2023 4 stars10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton finished 11/04/2023 4 stars11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
by Mark Greaney finished 12/03/2023 5 stars12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
Buried in the Stacks by Allison Brook finished 15/04/2023 4 stars
Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
12/12
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
Unnatural History by Jonathan Kellerman READ 2/4/23 3*
2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
Quarter to Midnight by Karen Rose READ 27/4/23 4*
3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
Stay Awake by Megan Goldin READ 23/4/23 3*
4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.
Last Seen Wearing by Colin Dexter READ 10/3/23 2*
5. "The word murder was in the title."
Murder at Elm House by Helena Dixon READ 28/3/23 3*
6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
Legacy Of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie READ 22/3/23 3*
7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
Retribution by Sarah Barrie READ 23/3/23 4*
8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Unforgivable by Natalie Barelli READ 7/4/23 3*
9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic READ 5/3/23 4*
10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
Live and Let Diet by Morgana Best READ 14/3/23 3*
11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor READ 3/5/23 4*
12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
Due or Die by Jenn McKinlay READ 13/3/23 3*
What fun 🤩.Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?
Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
12/12
Completed 17th May
📚 1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
Death in Delft by Graham Brack - 25/04 - 3.5★📚 2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
A More Perfect Union by J.A. Jance - 26/03 - 4★
📚 3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister - 05/03 - 5★
📚 4. “It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.”
Deadly Company by Ann Granger (Mitchell & Markby #16) - 17/04 - 5★
📚 5. "The word murder was in the title."
The Manor House Murder by Faith Martin - 02/05 - 3.5★
📚 6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
Day's End by Garry Disher - 05/04 - 4.5★
📚 7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
Stillwater by Melissa Lenhardt - - 29/04 2.5★📚 8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie - 13/03 - 4★
📚 9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic - 17/05 - 4★
📚 10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B".
Strange and Sinister Path by Blake Banner - 21/03 - 3.5★
📚 11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
Weyward by Emilia Hart - 24/04 - 5★
📚 12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
The Vanishing Type by Ellery Adams - 11/03 - 4★
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Thanks for all the comments! It was indeed fun writing this one:)
Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
0/6
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman
2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
W is for Wasted by Sue Grafton
5. "The word murder was in the title."
The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz
7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
Murder at the Dolphin Hotel by Helena Dixon
8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Exiles by Jane Harper
11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
The Maid by Nita Prose
Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Medium
9/9
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
Knife by Jo Nesbø2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.
5. "The word murder was in the title."
6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
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Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
0/6
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
[book:The Bullet That Missed|5895..."
Welcome to your first challenge Leonie :)
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Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Medium
9/9
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
Koz by Rob Fresco ✅ 4* (2/3)
2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
Her Silent Cry by Lisa Regan ✅ 4* (3/4)
3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
No Plan B by Lee Child ✅ 3* (28/4)
4. “It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox (AA) ✅ 5* (19/5)
5. “It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
The Dispatcher by John Scalzi ✅ 4* (5/3)
6. “I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Bombproof by Michael Robotham (AA) ✅ 3* (2/3)
7. “The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich ✅ 4* (8/3)
8. “I am sure the author's name began with a B"
Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay ✅ 5* (7/3)
9. “The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
Hades by Candice Fox (Archer & Bennett) (AA) ✅ 4* (12/3)
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Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
0/12
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
Skeleton Man by Tony Hillerman
2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
Betrayal of Trust by J.A. Jance (Set in Seattle Washington, top 10 NY Times best selling author) Read 3/8/23 - 4*
3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James (nominated for GR Choice Award)
4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.
A New Lease of Death by Ruth Rendell (Inspector Wexford - Sussex England) Read 3/19/23 - 3*
5. "The word murder was in the title."
A Vision of Murder by Victoria Laurie
6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
Blood and Circuses by Kerry Greenwood (Set in Melbourne Australia)
7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
The Dogs of Riga by Henning Mankell Read 3/19/23 - 4*
8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Broken by Karin Fossum Read 4/28/23 - 3*
9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
7th Heaven by James Patterson
10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
For the Love of Mike by Rhys Bowen Read 3/29/23 - 4*
11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia
(Not sure of this one. It is a debut written by a POC, which is important this month...but the "very good" worries me...it was published 2021...and has 4186 ratings and an average of 3.24...is that enough?) Phrynne ruled it was OK
12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman
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That's fine Bea:)
Autumn 2023 Crime Group - What Book is This?Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
📚 16/03/23 12/12
📚 22/03/23 12/12
📚 30/03/23 12/12
📚 08/04/23 12/12
📚 19/04/23 12/12
📚 10/12
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 01/03/23📗
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 16/03/23📗
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 29/03/23📗
⭐⭐ 06/04/23📗
⭐⭐ 09/04/23📗
⭐⭐ 19/04/23
The Poet by Michael Connelly
Murder Book: A Novel by Thomas Perry
The Untouched Crime by Zijin Chen
Fortune Favours the Dead by Stephen Spotswood2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 07/03/23📗
⭐⭐⭐ 25/03/23📗
⭐⭐⭐ 01/04/23📗
⭐⭐ 17/03/23📗
⭐⭐ 12/04/23📗
⭐ 17/04/23📗
⭐ 21/04/23
Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter
A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton
City Under One Roof by Iris Yamashita3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ 02/03/23📗
⭐⭐⭐ 23/03/23📗
⭐⭐ 17/04/23📗
⭐ 17/03/23📗
⭐ 30/03/23📗
⭐ 18/04/23
Are You Awake? by Claire McGowan
Fatal Witness by Robert Bryndza
Cat And Mouse by M.J. Arlidge
Bad Actors by Mick Herron
The Dark by Sharon J. Bolton4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.
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The Zig Zag Girl by Elly Griffiths
Birdman by Mo Hayder
The Dentist by Tim Sullivan
The Puppet Show by M.W. Craven
The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz5. "The word murder was in the title."
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The Simple Art of Murder by Raymond Chandler
The Murder Bag by Tony Parsons
The Aosawa Murders by Riku Ondaby 6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
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The Housemate by Sarah Bailey
I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
Scrublands by Chris Hammer
Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
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The Perfect Lie by Jo Spain
Dead Still by T.F. Muir
The Night Caller by Martina Murphy
Tell No One by Harlan Coben
The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji
The Thing in the Snow by Sean Adams
Suicide Thursday by Will Carver8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
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Villain by Shūichi Yoshida9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
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Six Four by Hideo Yokoyama
Ten by Gretchen McNeil
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
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The Shut Eye by Belinda Bauer ⭐⭐⭐ 22/03/23📗
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The Family Retreat by Bev Thomas ⭐⭐ 15/03/23📗
With Friends Like These by Keri Beevis ⭐⭐ 20/03/23📗
Storm Front by Jim Butcher ⭐⭐ 12/04/23
The Hunted by P.R. Black
Missing Molly by Natalie Barelli
Finding The Other Woman by Cole Baxter11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
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The Girl in the Mirror by Rose Carlyle
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell
The Things We Do to Our Friends by Heather Darwent
Her Perfect Twin by Sarah Bonner
The Echo Man by Sam Holland12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
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The Plot and the Pendulum by Jenn McKinlay
Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew J. Sullivan
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco
The Mystery of Henri Pick by David Foenkinos
Phrynne wrote: "Bea wrote: "the "very good" worries me."That's fine Bea:)"
(Deep breath of relief) Thank you, Phrynne.
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I see quite a few people are using the surname for this one and not the first name. Just wondering if that is okay?10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
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Phrynne wrote: "📚📚📚 Welcome to the challenge Snake. I guess you are giving yourself lots of choices!!!📚📚📚"Thanks, Phrynne. Yes, that's me: unable to choose just one book.
Brenda wrote: "Either that or he's going to read the lot!!!"I'll definitely try to read as many as I can.
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Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Easy
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1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
An Audience of Corpses by John Maygrove
2. "The word murder was in the title."
The Sedleigh Hall Murder by Roy Lewis
3. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
The Long Game by Simon Rowell (Melb)
4. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Taken by Dinuka McKenzie
5. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
55 by James Delargy
6. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
Shadows Of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie
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Phrynne wrote: "Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: easy
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1."I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
2.It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
3. The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway.
4The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
5The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
6 It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere." AA.,
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Brenda wrote: "Welcome to your first challenge with the group Anita! Is your #6 the one word prompt?"thanks I did not put in the 6 clue is that all I need to do
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thanks I did not put in the 6 clue is that all I need to do"
You've fixed it Anita! Good job 😊
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I think this looks like too much fun to miss, so count me in, please! I will start with 6, but who knows?Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?
Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: EASY
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✔ 1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover." The Girl in the Ice by Robert Bryndza 2023-03-10 4★
✔ 2. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me." Exiles by AA Jane Harper 2023-04-23 5★
✔ 3. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere." Blood and Circuses by AA Kerry Greenwood 2023-03-08 3.5~3★
✔ 4. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue." Six Ostriches by Philipp Schott 2023-03-04 3.5~4★
✔5. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually." Paydirt by AA Garry Disher 2023-04-14 4★
✔ 6. "I am sure the author's name began with a B" The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry 2023-03-17 5★
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Wondered if I already had too many challenges on the go so hummed and harred about this one - but hey, why not, lol.Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?
Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: EASY
1. ☑️ "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
The Man from Primrose Lane: A Novel - James Renner Read 07.05.23 (3 stars)
2. ☑️ "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Exiles - Jane Harper read 31.05.23 (1 star)
3. ☑️ "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
Other People's Houses - Kelli Hawkins read 06.03.23 (2 stars)
4. ☑️"It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
The Night She Disappeared - Lisa Jewell read 09.04.23 (4 stars)
5. ☑️ "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
The Dark Lake - Sarah Bailey read 23.04.23 (4 stars)
6.☑️ "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
The Mistake - K.L. Slater
read 16.05.23 (2 stars)
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Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
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Back in the Book town Library and the staff there need your help. It is amazing how many customers don't remember the title or the author of the book they want to read. But they do remember some details. Can you guess which books they need?
HINT: There are going to be many, many possible answers to all the clues - you just need to choose a book to read that fits.
Easy: 6 books
Medium - 9 books
Hard - 12 books.
Choose from the following and have fun! Each of the numbered clues is for a different book. And don't forget all books MUST be from our chosen genres of crime, mystery, thriller and suspense.
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.
5. "The word murder was in the title."
6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."