The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion

                        

MYSTERY GAME - PLAYING DETECTIVE*


◈ Books for tasks can be finished in any order
◈ you can start this challenge any time and have 12 months to finish in your own rhythm
◈ You can use a post to track your progress or you can make a copy of this Google Sheet if you find that easier
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Spell-it-out rules
For this mini-challenge, you are using the same rules that apply for UNO. So a letter needs to be the first letter in the book title, author first name or surname, character name or nickname, or setting. Articles (a/an/the) can be ignored in the book titles. For this spell-it-out, you can also use the first letter in the series name.


                        

*This is a modified version of the 2019 March Mini Challenge

LIST OF TASKS

◈ SEARCH FOR CLUES
1. Read a book with the word "blood" in the text or title
2. Read a book with a knife or gun on the cover
3. Read a book with the word "fingerprint" in the text or title
4. Read a book with the word "DNA" in the text
5. Read a book with the letters D-N-A in the title (doesn't need to be in that order)

◈ INTERVIEW WITNESSES
6. Read a book with a character who is blonde
7. Read a book with a character who is always in trouble
8. Read a book with a character who is a nosey neighbour
9. Read a book with a character who has been in jail
10. Read a book with a character that talks a lot
11. Read a book with a character who doesn't like talking to people
12. Read a book with a character who works in any field of law enforcement (judge, criminal lawyer, police officer)
13. Read a book with a single person on the cover
14. Read a book with more than one person on the cover

◈ DETERMINE THE MOTIVE
15. Read a book where there is adultery
16. Read a book with jewellery on the cover
17. Read a book where someone inherits something
18. Read a book where someone is hiding a secret
19. Read a book where a royal family member is killed so that someone else can take the throne
20. Read a book where someone is jealous

◈ SHORTLIST OF SUSPECTS
21. A book where you guessed correctly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
22. A book where you guessed incorrectly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
23. Read a book tagged "whodunit" or "whodunnit"

◈ PREPARE FOR THE ARREST
24. Read a book with a person wearing sunglasses on the cover
25. Read a book with someone in uniform on the cover
26. Read a book with the word "arrest" in the text or title
27. Read a book with the word "detective" in the text or title
28. Read a book with the word "prepare" in the text or title
29. Read a book where a character needs to be somewhere on time

◈ THE CHASE IS ON
Spell-it-out. (spelling out "non-UNO" letters) ChAsinG cRiMinaLs (
30. C
31. A
32. G
33. R
34. M
35. L

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Mystery Game
Uno Mini Challenge #2
September 28 2023 - September 27, 2024
COMPLETE

◈ SEARCH FOR CLUES
1. All the Good Girls Sept 30 ★★ - pg10 blood gushed from it
2. The Sugared Game Oct 3 ★★★★★ - knife on cover

3. Code Name: Ranger Oct 3 ★★★ - p197 they're working on fingerprints
4. Ethan Oct 5 ★★★ - p203 maybe the DNA in her nails would help catch this asshole
5. First Mate's Accidental Wife Oct 1 ★★★★
First Mate's AcciDeNtAl Wife

◈ INTERVIEW WITNESSES
6. Her Mate's Secret Baby Oct 4 ★★★ - MC is blonde
7. How the Necromancer in the Gold Vest Saved My Life: Disaster #1 Oct 15 ★★★★ - Noah is always in trouble
8. A Christmas Secret Oct 8 ★★★★ - nosey neighbors
9. Bringing It Home Oct 3 ★★★ - ex-con Otto
10. The Barkeep and the Bro Oct 5 ★★★ - MC Charlie is a talker
11. A Minor Inconvenience Oct 5 ★★★★★ - MC Hugh doesn't like socializing
12. Snowball in Hell Sept 29 ★★★★ - detective Matthew Spain
13. The Falcon and the Foe Oct 4 ★★★★ - one person on cover

14. Teach Me TonightSept 29 ★★★


◈ DETERMINE THE MOTIVE
15 One by One Oct 19 ★★★★ - adultery
16 Minerva Oct 3 ★★★★ necklace

17 Slippery Creatures Oct 2 ★★★★★ - Will inherits a book shop
18 A Merciful Death Sept 29 ★★★★ - Mercy's secret (view spoiler)[she and her brother killed her sister's attacker and his the body (hide spoiler)]
19 The Infidelity Clause Jan 22 ★★★★
20 Banged Up Oct 14 ★★★
◈ SHORTLIST OF SUSPECTS
21 Jack O' Lion Oct 9 ★★★★ - I guessed the bad guy
22 Fugitive Telemetry Oct 9 ★★★★★ - incorrectly guessed bad guy
23 Real Murders Oct 9 ★★★ - tagged whodunit pg 3

◈ PREPARE FOR THE ARREST
24 Cutting It Close Sept 30 ★★★ - sunglasses

25 Catered All the Way Dec 13 ★★★★

26 Beard Mode Oct 11 ★★★ p279 am I going to be arrested
27 The Detective and the Sheriff Oct 7 ★★ - detective
28 Human Omega: Discovered on the Slave Planet Oct 1 ★★★★ - p42 You Must prepare for it
29 Santa's Mr. Claus Oct 3 ★★★ - Santa needs to be on time for the Christmas deliveries

◈ THE CHASE IS ON
30 C - Confessions of a Naughty Nanny Oct 5 ★★★
31 A - Arabella and the Reluctant Duke Oct 13 ★★★
32 G - The Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Lucky Oct 19 ★★★
33 R - Ride With The Devil Oct 12 ★★
34 M - Misadventures with a Rock Star Oct 11 ★★
35 L - Lassos & Lace Oct 12 ★★

Mystery Game
Uno Mini Challenge #2
September 28 2023 - September 27, 2024

◈ SEARCH FOR CLUES
◈ INTERVIEW WITNESSES
◈ DETERMINE THE MOTIVE
◈ SHORTLIST OF SUSPECTS
◈ PREPARE FOR THE ARREST
◈ THE CHASE IS ON

Mystery Game
Uno Mini Challenge #2
1st October 2023 - 30th September 2024

◈ SEARCH FOR CLUES
1. Read a book with the word "blood" in the text or title
2. Read a book with a knife or gun on the cover
3. Read a book with the word "fingerprint" in the text or title
4. Read a book with the word "DNA" in the text
5. Read a book with the letters D-N-A in the title (doesn't need to be in that order)

◈ INTERVIEW WITNESSES
6. Read a book with a character who is blonde
7. Read a book with a character who is always in trouble
8. Read a book with a character who is a nosey neighbour
9. Read a book with a character who has been in jail
10. Read a book with a character that talks a lot
11. Read a book with a character who doesn't like talking to people
12. Read a book with a character who works in any field of law enforcement (judge, criminal lawyer, police officer)
13. Read a book with a single person on the cover
14. Read a book with more than one person on the cover

◈ DETERMINE THE MOTIVE
15. Read a book where there is adultery
16. Read a book with jewellery on the cover
17. Read a book where someone inherits something
18. Read a book where someone is hiding a secret
19. Read a book where a royal family member is killed so that someone else can take the throne
20. Read a book where someone is jealous

◈ SHORTLIST OF SUSPECTS
21. A book where you guessed correctly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
22. A book where you guessed incorrectly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
23. Read a book tagged "whodunit" or "whodunnit"

◈ PREPARE FOR THE ARREST
24. Read a book with a person wearing sunglasses on the cover
25. Read a book with someone in uniform on the cover
26. Read a book with the word "arrest" in the text or title
27. Read a book with the word "detective" in the text or title
28. Read a book with the word "prepare" in the text or title
29. Read a book where a character needs to be somewhere on time

◈ THE CHASE IS ON
Spell-it-out. (spelling out "non-UNO" letters) ChAsinG cRiMinaLs (
30. C
31. A
32. G
33. R
34. M
35. L

10-1-23 thru 10-1-24

◈ SEARCH FOR CLUES
1. Read a book with the word "blood" in the text or title
2. Read a book with a knife or gun on the cover
3. Read a book with the word "fingerprint" in the text or title
4. Read a book with the word "DNA" in the text
5. Read a book with the letters D-N-A in the title (doesn't need to be in that order)

◈ INTERVIEW WITNESSES
6. Read a book with a character who is blonde
7. Read a book with a character who is always in trouble
8. Read a book with a character who is a nosey neighbour
9. Read a book with a character who has been in jail
10. Read a book with a character that talks a lot
11. Read a book with a character who doesn't like talking to people
12. Read a book with a character who works in any field of law enforcement (judge, criminal lawyer, police officer)
13. Read a book with a single person on the cover
14. Read a book with more than one person on the cover

◈ DETERMINE THE MOTIVE
15. Read a book where there is adultery
16. Read a book with jewellery on the cover
17. Read a book where someone inherits something
18. Read a book where someone is hiding a secret
19. Read a book where a royal family member is killed so that someone else can take the throne
20. Read a book where someone is jealous

◈ SHORTLIST OF SUSPECTS
21. A book where you guessed correctly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
22. A book where you guessed incorrectly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
23. Read a book tagged "whodunit" or "whodunnit"

◈ PREPARE FOR THE ARREST
24. Read a book with a person wearing sunglasses on the cover
25. Read a book with someone in uniform on the cover
26. Read a book with the word "arrest" in the text or title
27. Read a book with the word "detective" in the text or title
28. Read a book with the word "prepare" in the text or title
29. Read a book where a character needs to be somewhere on time

◈ THE CHASE IS ON
Spell-it-out. (spelling out "non-UNO" letters) ChAsinG cRiMinaLs (
30. C
31. A
32. G
33. R
34. M - Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot 10-11-23
35. L

Mystery Game
28/9/23-27/9/24
35/35

◈ SEARCH FOR CLUES
1. Read a book with the word "blood" in the text or title - "the blood belonged to" p.25
The Terminal List by Jack Carr 5/10 3★
2. Read a book with a knife or gun on the cover
by Ilona Andrews 22/10 3.5★
3. Read a book with the word "fingerprint" in the text or title - "leading fingerprint experts" p.59
Carved in Bone by Jefferson Bass 13/10 3★
4. Read a book with the word "DNA" in the text - "mandatory DNA testing" p.256
Witness in Death by J.D. Robb 30/9 3★
5. Read a book with the letters D-N-A in the title (doesn't need to be in that order)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Owning, Raising and Training a Golden Retriever by Nona Bauer 12/10 4★

◈ INTERVIEW WITNESSES
6. Read a book with a character who is blonde
Cross and Burn by Val McDermid 8/10 3★
7. Read a book with a character who is always in trouble
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan 10/10 3.5★
8. Read a book with a character who is a nosey neighbour
One Hot Summer by Kat French 27/10 4★
9. Read a book with a character who has been in jail - Remi & Marcel
Finding Love at Mermaid Terrace by Kate Forster 24/10 3.5★
10. Read a book with a character that talks a lot - Jo
Bed of Roses by Daisy Waugh 30/10 2.5★
11. Read a book with a character who doesn't like talking to people
Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie 20/10 4★
12. Read a book with a character who works in any field of law enforcement (judge, criminal lawyer, police officer) - copper
Outback by Patricia Wolf 1/10 4★
13. Read a book with a single person on the cover
by Nick Oldham 22/10 4★
14. Read a book with more than one person on the cover
by Patricia Oliver 28/9 3★

◈ DETERMINE THE MOTIVE
15. Read a book where there is adultery
The Angry Women's Choir by Meg Bignell 7/10 4★
16. Read a book with jewellery on the cover
by Lynn Kerstan,Rebecca North,Marissa Edwards,Jeanne Savery,Cynthia Richey,Monette Cummings 14/10 3★
17. Read a book where someone inherits something - the Book of Spells
Casting Spells by Barbara Bretton 28/10 3★
18. Read a book where someone is hiding a secret - Richard is
Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind 3/10 4★
19. Read a book where a royal family member is killed so that someone else can take the throne
Nation by Terry Pratchett 7/11 4★
20. Read a book where someone is jealous - Nynaeve
The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan 11/10 4★

◈ SHORTLIST OF SUSPECTS
21. A book where you guessed correctly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
Lord Borin's Secret Love by Regina Scott 22/10 2★
22. A book where you guessed incorrectly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
Paper Cage by Tom Baragwanath 15/10 3★
23. Read a book tagged "whodunit" or "whodunnit"
Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb 29/9 3.5★

◈ PREPARE FOR THE ARREST
24. Read a book with a person wearing sunglasses on the cover
by Mary Stewart 6/3 4★
25. Read a book with someone in uniform on the cover
by Martha Wells 25/10 5★
26. Read a book with the word "arrest" in the text or title - "I might have to arrest him" p.133
No Rest for the Witches by MaryJanice Davidson,Lori Handeland,Cheyenne McCray,Christine Warren 21/10 2★
27. Read a book with the word "detective" in the text or title - "two detectives would rush in" p.90
Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome 15/10 3.5★
28. Read a book with the word "prepare" in the text or title - "how would you prepare" p.244
The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan 19/10 3★
29. Read a book where a character needs to be somewhere on time
The Telephone Box Library by Rachael Lucas 16/10 4★

◈ THE CHASE IS ON
Spell-it-out. (spelling out "non-UNO" letters) ChAsinG cRiMinaLs (
30. C- Georgette Heyer's Regency England by Teresa Chris 20/10 4★
31. A- At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson 4/10 4★
32. G- It's Not Only Rock 'N' Roll by Jenny Boyd,Holly George-Warren 18/11 3★
33. R- The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan 26/10 3★
34. M- The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom 8/10 2★
35. L- Our Country Christmas by Darry Fraser,Penelope Janu,Fiona Lowe,Eva Scott,Jacquie Underdown 6/10 4★

Finished: 2025/01/03

Starting Date: 07.10.2023
Progress: 35/35

◈ SEARCH FOR CLUES
1. Read a book with the word "blood" in the text or title (p. 33) ✓
2. Read a book with a knife or gun on the cover ✓
3. Read a book with the word "fingerprint" in the text or title (p. 170) ✓
4. Read a book with the word "DNA" in the text (p. 57) ✓
5. Read a book with the letters D-N-A in the title ✓

◈ INTERVIEW WITNESSES
6. Read a book with a character who is blonde ✓
7. Read a book with a character who is always in trouble ✓
8. Read a book with a character who is a nosey neighbour ✓
9. Read a book with a character who has been in jail ✓
10. Read a book with a character that talks a lot ✓
11. Read a book with a character who doesn't like talking to people ✓
12. Read a book with a character who works in any field of law enforcement (judge, criminal lawyer, police officer) ✓
13. Read a book with a single person on the cover ✓
14. Read a book with more than one person on the cover ✓

◈ DETERMINE THE MOTIVE
15. Read a book where there is adultery ✓
16. Read a book with jewellery on the cover ✓
17. Read a book where someone inherits something (p. 12) ✓
18. Read a book where someone is hiding a secret ✓
19. Read a book where a royal family member is killed so that someone else can take the throne ✓
20. Read a book where someone is jealous ✓

◈ SHORTLIST OF SUSPECTS
21. A book where you guessed correctly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator ✓
22. A book where you guessed incorrectly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator ✓
23. Read a book tagged "whodunit" or "whodunnit" ✓

◈ PREPARE FOR THE ARREST
24. Read a book with a person wearing sunglasses on the cover ✓
25. Read a book with someone in uniform on the cover ✓
26. Read a book with the word "arrest" in the text or title (p. 281) ✓
27. Read a book with the word "detective" in the text or title (p. 61) ✓
28. Read a book with the word "prepare" in the text or title (p. 6) ✓
29. Read a book where a character needs to be somewhere on time ✓

◈ THE CHASE IS ON
Spell-it-out. (spelling out "non-UNO" letters) ChAsinG cRiMinaLs
30. C - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins ✓
31. A - Alan Turing: Enigma by Anna Revell ✓
32. G - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald ✓
33. R - Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston ✓
34. M - Mephisto by Klaus Mann ✓
35. L - Loveless by Alice Oseman ✓

U>LIST OF TASKS

◈ SEARCH FOR CLUES
1. Read a book with the word "blood" in the text or title
2. Read a book with a knife or gun on the cover
3. Read a book with the word "fingerprint" in the text or title
4. Read a book with the word "DNA" in the text
5. Read a book with the letters D-N-A in the title (doesn't need to be in that order)

◈ INTERVIEW WITNESSES
6. Read a book with a character who is blonde
7. Read a book with a character who is always in trouble
8. Read a book with a character who is a nosey neighbour
9. Read a book with a character who has been in jail
10. Read a book with a character that talks a lot
11. Read a book with a character who doesn't like talking to people
12. Read a book with a character who works in any field of law enforcement (judge, criminal lawyer, police officer)
13. Read a book with a single person on the cover
14. Read a book with more than one person on the cover

◈ DETERMINE THE MOTIVE
15. Read a book where there is adultery
16. Read a book with jewellery on the cover
17. Read a book where someone inherits something
18. Read a book where someone is hiding a secret
19. Read a book where a royal family member is killed so that someone else can take the throne
20. Read a book where someone is jealous

◈ SHORTLIST OF SUSPECTS
21. A book where you guessed correctly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
22. A book where you guessed incorrectly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
23. Read a book tagged "whodunit" or "whodunnit"

◈ PREPARE FOR THE ARREST
24. Read a book with a person wearing sunglasses on the cover
25. Read a book with someone in uniform on the cover
26. Read a book with the word "arrest" in the text or title
27. Read a book with the word "detective" in the text or title
28. Read a book with the word "prepare" in the text or title
29. Read a book where a character needs to be somewhere on time

◈ THE CHASE IS ON
Spell-it-out. (spelling out "non-UNO" letters) ChAsinG cRiMinaLs (
30. C
31. A
32. G
33. R
34. M
35. L

xx

Mystery Game
UNO Mini #2

◈ SEARCH FOR CLUES
1. Read a book with the word "blood" in the text or title

2. Read a book with a knife or gun on the cover

3. Read a book with the word "fingerprint" in the text or title
page 176
4. Read a book with the word "DNA" in the text

5. Read a book with the letters D-N-A in the title (doesn't need to be in that order)


◈ INTERVIEW WITNESSES
6. Read a book with a character who is blonde

7. Read a book with a character who is always in trouble

8. Read a book with a character who is a nosey neighbour

9. Read a book with a character who has been in jail

10. Read a book with a character that talks a lot

11. Read a book with a character who doesn't like talking to people

12. Read a book with a character who works in any field of law enforcement (judge, criminal lawyer, police officer)

13. Read a book with a single person on the cover

14. Read a book with more than one person on the cover


◈ DETERMINE THE MOTIVE
15. Read a book where there is adultery

16. Read a book with jewellery on the cover

17. Read a book where someone inherits something

18. Read a book where someone is hiding a secret

19. Read a book where a royal family member is killed so that someone else can take the throne

20. Read a book where someone is jealous


◈ SHORTLIST OF SUSPECTS
21. A book where you guessed correctly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator

22. A book where you guessed incorrectly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator

23. Read a book tagged "whodunit" or "whodunnit"


◈ PREPARE FOR THE ARREST
24. Read a book with a person wearing sunglasses on the cover

25. Read a book with someone in uniform on the cover

26. Read a book with the word "arrest" in the text or title
page 79
27. Read a book with the word "detective" in the text or title
page 140
28. Read a book with the word "prepare" in the text or title
page 21
29. Read a book where a character needs to be somewhere on time


◈ THE CHASE IS ON
Spell-it-out. (spelling out "non-UNO" letters) ChAsinG cRiMinaLs (
30. C
31. A
32. G
33. R
34. M
35. L

UNO Mini Challenge 2 - Mystery Game
November 19, 2023 - November 18 2024

My Mini Challenge 2 (msg 14)

SEARCH FOR CLUES



1. Read a book with the word "blood" in the text or title
➖He made her blood boil [loc 46.9]
➖Most Eligible Bachelor ➖ 11.19 ★★★

2. Read a book with a knife or gun on the cover
➖gun on cover
➖Catch Me if You Can ➖ 12.15 ★★★★

3. Read a book with the word "fingerprint" in the text or title
➖wipe away any possible fingerprints, [loc 100.5]
➖When Shadows Fall ➖ 12.05 ★★★★

4. Read a book with the word "DNA" in the text
➖blood sample with DNA from an extinct American cheetah! [loc 331.4]
➖Magic Claims ➖ 11.22 ★★★★

5. Read a book with the letters D-N-A in the title
➖D-N-A in the word 'and'
➖The Naughty, The Nice and The Nanny ➖ 12.11 ★★★★


INTERVIEW WITNESSES



6. Read a book with a character who is blonde
➖Sloane is blond
➖Only You ➖ 11.27 ★★★★

7. Read a book with a character who is always in trouble
➖Maddie manages to find trouble wherever she goes
➖Sugar and Sliced ➖ 12.14 ★★★

8. Read a book with a character who is a nosey neighbour
➖Old Joe is just nosey-enough to help Kate realized Julianna's duplicity
➖Cause For Alarm ➖ 01.11 ★★★★

9. Read a book with a character who has been in jail
➖Stella was in jail for armed robbery
➖Window Shopping ➖ 12.08 ★★★★

10. Read a book with a character that talks a lot
➖Erica, Drew's daughter, chatters a lot
➖Kyle ➖ 12.02 ★★★

11. Read a book with a character who doesn't like talking to people
➖Carlos doesn't talk to anyone
➖Save My Soul ➖ 11.26 ★★★

12. Read a book with a character who works in any field of law enforcement
➖Maggie is FBI
➖Off the Grid ➖ 12.14 ★★★

13. Read a book with a single person on the cover
➖one person on cover
➖The Virgin Next Door ➖ 11.20 ★★★★

14. Read a book with more than one person on the cover
➖two people on cover
➖Wound Tight ➖ 11.20 ★★★★


DETERMINE THE MOTIVE



15. Read a book where there is adultery
➖Christine is unfaithful to Jake
➖The Christine + Jake Affair ➖ 12.03 ★★★

16. Read a book with jewellery on the cover
➖diamonds on the cover
➖Ricochet ➖ 12.18 ★★★

17. Read a book where someone inherits something
➖Cassie inherits the estate from Lucinda
➖The Haunted Miss Hampshire ➖ 11.25 ★★★

18. Read a book where someone is hiding a secret
➖both MCs keep secret that their reason for the fake marriage is no longer needed
➖Unfortunately Yours ➖ 11.22 ★★★★

19. Read a book where a royal family member is killed so that someone else can take the throne
➖Cain killed the previous vampire clan king for his crimes and took the throne
➖Cain's Identity ➖ 02.12 ★★★

20. Read a book where someone is jealous
➖Caroline get very jealous of Alec's time spent with other ladies
➖Rescued by a Rogue ➖ 12.01 ★★★


SHORTLIST OF SUSPECTS



21. A book where you guessed correctly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
➖I knew the bad guys would end up being Chick and Laura
➖Unwritten Rules ➖ 12.13 ★★★

22. A book where you guessed incorrectly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
➖I thought the bad guy would end up being Jett's friend and CFO
➖Dirty Ransom ➖ 11.29 ★★★

23. Read a book tagged "whodunit" or "whodunnit"
➖tagged 2 times
➖Dirty Little Secrets ➖ 01.14 ★★★★


PREPARE FOR THE ARREST



24. Read a book with a person wearing sunglasses on the cover
➖wearing sunglasses
➖Finlay Donovan Is Killing It ➖ 05.31 ★★★

25. Read a book with someone in uniform on the cover
➖police uniform on cover
➖Catch Me If You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake ➖ 03.10 ★★★

26. Read a book with the word "arrest" in the text or title
➖her arrest record would be expunged. [loc 57.3]
➖Destiny ➖ 12.10 ★★★★

27. Read a book with the word "detective" in the text or title
➖She was already paying good money for detectives. [loc 235.2]
➖Gabriel's Angel ➖ 12.05 ★★★★

28. Read a book with the word "prepare" in the text or title
➖jogging into place to prepare for the kickoff [loc 399.4]
➖Just Say Yes ➖ 11.24 ★★★★

29. Read a book where a character needs to be somewhere on time
➖Aiden has to return to the North Pole before dawn
➖Merry Elf-ing Christmas ➖ 12.17 ★★★★


THE CHASE IS ON



➖C ➖ Christmas On Anchor Island ➖ 12.03 ★★★
➖A ➖ Axel ➖ 01.22 ★★★
➖G ➖ Gimme Some Sugar ➖ 11.21 ★★★★
➖R ➖ Ray ➖ 12.08 ★★★
➖M ➖ Mistletoe Hearts ➖ 12.16 ★★★★
➖L ➖ The Last Phone Booth in Manhattan ➖ 01.07 ★★★★

Sure, any time. :)

Completed

◈ SEARCH FOR CLUES
1. Read a book with the word "blood" in the text or title
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich, "....and there was blood on the steering wheel and seat.", 4/5*, 6/16/24
2. Read a book with a knife or gun on the cover
, Breaking Blue by Timothy Egan, 3/5*, 6/14/24
3. Read a book with the word "fingerprint" in the text or title
High Five by Janet Evanovich, pg 79, "I'd expected she might have fingerprint marks on her neck.", 4/5*, 5/23/24
4. Read a book with the word "DNA" in the text
To the Nines by Janet Evanovich, pg 389, "Then when the DNA came back he was totally confused.", 4/5*, 5/31/24
5. Read a book with the letters D-N-A in the title (doesn't need to be in that order)
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi, 3/5*, 10/16/24

◈ INTERVIEW WITNESSES
6. Read a book with a character who is blonde
Savage Season by Joe R. Lansdale, Trudy is blonde, 5/5*, 8/4/4
7. Read a book with a character who is always in trouble
Mucho Mojo by Joe R. Lansdale, Hap and Leonard are always in trouble, 4/5*, 1/11/23
8. Read a book with a character who is a nosey neighbour
Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich, 4/5*, 3/8/24
9. Read a book with a character who has been in jail
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, 5/5*, 2/26/24
10. Read a book with a character that talks a lot
A Fine Dark Line by Joe R. Lansdale, 4/5*, 5/25/24 Leonard talks a lot
11. Read a book with a character who doesn't like talking to people
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich, 199, "Tank doesn't talk.", 4/5*, 6/6/24
12. Read a book with a character who works in any field of law enforcement (judge, criminal lawyer, police officer)
Spider Woman's Daughter by Anne Hillerman, 4/5*, 2/7/24
13. Read a book with a single person on the cover
No-No Boy by John Okada, 4/5*, 3/24/24
14. Read a book with more than one person on the cover
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, 3/5*, 2/5/24

◈ DETERMINE THE MOTIVE
15. Read a book where there is adultery
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed, she describes her adulterous affairs prior to her long hike, 2/5*, 12/27/23
16. Read a book with jewellery on the cover
Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich, 4/5*, 12/3/24
17. Read a book where someone inherits something
A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley, daughters inherit their father's farm, 4/5*, 8/6/24
18. Read a book where someone is hiding a secret
The Room on Rue Amelie by Kristin Harmel, 3/5*, 10/7/24
19. Read a book where a royal family member is killed so that someone else can take the throne
The Wars of the Roses by Alison Weir, 4/5*, 12/27/24
20. Read a book where someone is jealous
The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok, pg 47, She felt a flash of triumph at the jealousy in her eyes.", 3/5*, 9/29/24

◈ SHORTLIST OF SUSPECTS
21. A book where you guessed correctly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
The Son by Jo Nesbø, 4/5*, 2/12/24
22. A book where you guessed incorrectly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
A Darkness Absolute by Kelley Armstrong, 5/5*, 2/28/24
23. Read a book tagged "whodunit" or "whodunnit"
Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich, 3/5*, 10/28/19

◈ PREPARE FOR THE ARREST
24. Read a book with a person wearing sunglasses on the cover
Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich, 4/5*, 12/3/23
25. Read a book with someone in uniform on the cover
76 Hours: A Novel of Tarawa by Larry Alexander, 3/5*, 4/2/24
26. Read a book with the word "arrest" in the text or title
Four to Score by Janet Evanovich, pg 237, "We can't even make an arrest.", 4/5*, 3/18/24
27. Read a book with the word "detective" in the text or title
Vanish by Tess Gerritsen, 4/5*, 9/21/24
28. Read a book with the word "prepare" in the text or title
book:Lean Mean Thirteen|40317] by Janet Evanovich, pg 26 "They prepare the tax reports..", 4/5*, 6/10/24
29. Read a book where a character needs to be somewhere on time
Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich, "I promised my mother I'd be home at six.", 4/5*, 4/22/24

◈ THE CHASE IS ON
Spell-it-out. (spelling out "non-UNO" letters) ChAsinG cRiMinaLs (
30. C - The Children's Blizzard by David Laskin, 4/5*, 10/19/24
31. A - The Asylum by John Harwood, 3/5*, 10/18/24
32. G - The Gardens of Mars: Madagascar, an Island Story by John Gimlette, 2/5*, 12/19/24
33. R - Rotten Row by Petina Gappah, 3/5*, 12/21/24
34. M - Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid, 4/5*, 5/11/24
35. L - Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See, 3/5*, 2/13/24

Took forever to find someone wearing sunglasses! Finally finished!
Updated post: My Mini Challenge 2 (msg 14)

Well done, Laura!! :))

LIST OF TASKS
11/35
◈ SEARCH FOR CLUES
✔️1. Read a book with the word "blood" in the text or title

Het boek der deuren Gareth Brown 431 p. 22 april
Chapter: drummond fox in the snow: ‘and then screams and light, blood and darkness’
2. Read a book with a knife or gun on the cover
3. Read a book with the word "fingerprint" in the text or title
4. Read a book with the word "DNA" in the text
✔️5. Read a book with the letters D-N-A in the title (doesn't need to be in that order)

Dageraad boven de boete Suzanne Collins 464 p. 1 april

◈ INTERVIEW WITNESSES
6. Read a book with a character who is blonde
7. Read a book with a character who is always in trouble
8. Read a book with a character who is a nosey neighbour
9. Read a book with a character who has been in jail
10. Read a book with a character that talks a lot
11. Read a book with a character who doesn't like talking to people
✔️12. Read a book with a character who works in any field of law enforcement (judge, criminal lawyer, police officer)
13. Read a book with a single person on the cover
14. Read a book with more than one person on the cover

◈ DETERMINE THE MOTIVE
✔️15. Read a book where there is adultery

Odyssee Stephen Fry 368p. 18;april

16. Read a book with jewellery on the cover
✔️17. Read a book where someone inherits something Mathilde Leïla Slimani 3 april 356 p. Mathilde money Amine ground
18. Read a book where someone is hiding a secret
19. Read a book where a royal family member is killed so that someone else can take the throne
✔️20. Read a book where someone is jealous Winter in de B&B Kaat De Kock 232 p. 15 april

◈ SHORTLIST OF SUSPECTS
21. A book where you guessed correctly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
22. A book where you guessed incorrectly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
23. Read a book tagged "whodunit" or "whodunnit"

◈ PREPARE FOR THE ARREST
24. Read a book with a person wearing sunglasses on the cover
25. Read a book with someone in uniform on the cover
26. Read a book with the word "arrest" in the text or title
27. Read a book with the word "detective" in the text or title
✔️28. Read a book with the word "prepare" in the text or title

Eeuwige vriendschap Nele Neuhaus 20 april 578 p.
‘voor wie het klaarmaken van het schoolbrood’ who needed to prepare the lunch for school’ p.15

✔️29. Read a book where a character needs to be somewhere on time
Vrije vogels Ilja Gort 240 p. 14 april
Abel
◈ THE CHASE IS ON
Spell-it-out. (spelling out "non-UNO" letters) ChAsinG cRiMinaLs (
30. C
31. A André Aciman 257 p. 4 april
✔️32. G De Flessentrekker Ilja Gort 247 p. 12 april
33. R
34. M
35. L Nooit, nooit, nooit Linn Strømsborg 5 april 256 p.

UNO Mini Challenge 2 - Mystery Game
MYSTERY GAME - PLAYING DETECTIVE*
April 1, 2025 ~ March 31, 2026
6/35 read
✔️🎧

◈ SEARCH FOR CLUES
1. Read a book with the word "blood" in the text or title
2. Read a book with a knife or gun on the cover
3. Read a book with the word "fingerprint" in the text or title
4. Read a book with the word "DNA" in the text
5. Read a book with the letters D-N-A in the title (doesn't need to be in that order)

◈ INTERVIEW WITNESSES
6. Read a book with a character who is blonde
7. Read a book with a character who is always in trouble
8. Read a book with a character who is a nosey neighbour
9. Read a book with a character who has been in jail
10. Read a book with a character that talks a lot
11. Read a book with a character who doesn't like talking to people
✔️12. Read a book with a character who works in any field of law enforcement (judge, criminal lawyer, police officer) The Apprentice 🎧 4/7/25 376 pgs
13. Read a book with a single person on the cover
✔️14. Read a book with more than one person on the cover
4/7/25 193 pgs

◈ DETERMINE THE MOTIVE
15. Read a book where there is adultery
✔️16. Read a book with jewellery on the cover
4/2/25 398 pgs
17. Read a book where someone inherits something
18. Read a book where someone is hiding a secret
19. Read a book where a royal family member is killed so that someone else can take the throne
20. Read a book where someone is jealous

◈ SHORTLIST OF SUSPECTS
21. A book where you guessed correctly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
22. A book where you guessed incorrectly who'd turn out to be the perpetrator
23. Read a book tagged "whodunit" or "whodunnit"

◈ PREPARE FOR THE ARREST
24. Read a book with a person wearing sunglasses on the cover
25. Read a book with someone in uniform on the cover
26. Read a book with the word "arrest" in the text or title
27. Read a book with the word "detective" in the text or title
28. Read a book with the word "prepare" in the text or title
29. Read a book where a character needs to be somewhere on time

◈ THE CHASE IS ON
Spell-it-out. (spelling out "non-UNO" letters) ChAsinG cRiMinaLs (
✔️30. C Chasing the Dollar 4/5/25 266 pgs
✔️31. A Ali Hazelwood Below Zero 🎧 4/2/25 112 pgs
32. G
33. R
✔️34. M Magic Tides & Magic Claims 🎧 4/1/25 398 pgs
35. L