Cozy Mysteries discussion

February 2025 Mini Challenge


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. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.

3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).

4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.


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February 2025 Mini Challenge

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1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).
🪡 The Cat, the Sneak and the Secret by Leann Sweeney 2/1/25 (Quilting)

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.
Steamed Open by Barbara Ross 3/1/25

3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).
Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton 2/19/25

4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.
Connie Laux writing as Kylie Logan: And Then There Were Nuns by Kylie Logan 2/14/25

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.
One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery 2/10/25

February 2025 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/2/25 - 28/2/25
4/4

1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).
The Old Girls' Chateau Escape by Kate Galley 5★s 1/2/25

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.

3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).
Murder on the Cornish Coast by Helena Dixon 5★s 9/2/25 Phrynne

4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.
The Body at the Roman Baths by Kate Hardy 5★s 19/2/25 Pamela Brooks

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.
The Girl Who Saved Them by S.E. Rutledge 5★s 6/2/25

CM Mini Challenge
February 2025

1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).==> knitting
Garters and Gargoyles 02/05

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.
Not a Chance in Helen 02/06

3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).
A Very Woodsy Murder 02/14

4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym ==> Elizabeth MacIntosh wrote as Josephine Tey
The Man in the Queue 02/12

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting ==> Wash DC in February
The Truffle with Weddings 02/09

Plan so far.

National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).

Super Bowl Sunday: Death of a Chocoholic

Make a Friend Day: Tailing a Tabby

Get a Different Name Day: The Body in the Bookstore

Polar Bear Day: Honeymoons Can Be Hazardous

February 2025 Mini Challenge

1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.

3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).
Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean 2/8/25

4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory 2/3/25

February 2025 mini challenge

Updated: Apr. 27
Progress: 5/5 COMPLETED

1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).
The Ribbon Skirt: A Graphic Novel by Cameron Mukwa - Feb. 12


2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.
The Coral Conspiracy by Rosalie Spileman - fishbowl on cover 😀 - Feb. 23


3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).
Springtime Crime by Carolyn Keene - Apr. 5


4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.
Hidden Falls by Toby Neal - aka Toby Jane or T.W. Neal - Apr. 27


5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.
Polar Vortex: A Family Memoir by Denise Dorrance - Feb. 9

February 2025 mini challenge

5/5 DONE

1. February is National Embroidery Month: features needle crafts Scallops and Sorcerers: Vampire Knitting Club: Cornwall Nancy Warren 216
2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday “bowl” in title The Goldfish Bowl Laurence Gough 2/23
3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: from friend’s shelf Hobart Beast of the North Woods Annelise Ryan 2/13
4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: author who uses a pseudonym Murder at Enderley Hall Helena Dixon 2/5
5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: cold/winter setting "one of the coldest nights in Minnesota history" Absolute Zero Chuck Logan 2/8

1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.

3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).

4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.

February 2025 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/2/25 - 28/2/25
3/3

1. Features needlecraft. The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren 4 stars
2. From friend's shelf. (Brenda) Murder on the Cornish Coast by Helena Dixon 5 stars
3. Author uses pseudonym. Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) 5 stars

February 2025 Mini Challenge

5/5

1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).
Unraveled Sleeve by Monica Ferris 2 February; 3 1/2☆


2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.
Chili Chili Bang Bang by Denise Swanson 6 February; 4☆


3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).
Chiara- Delitto tra le pagine (=Murder Past Due) by Miranda James 8 February; 4☆


4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.
Murder in Postscript by Mary Winters (=Mary Angela) 4 February; 5☆


5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.
Christmas Forest Ambush by Kerry Johnson 10 February; 4 1/2☆

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1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).......A Thread of Darkness......2/14/2025

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.....Caramel Drip Murder.....2/11/2025

3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual)......Cutie Pies and Deadly Lies...........2/9/2025......(Alice)

4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.......Stiff Penalty....2/8/2025

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.......A Killer's Christmas in Wales....2/4/2025

CM February 2025 Mini Challenge

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1. February is National Embroidery Month:
TWISTED THREADS - Lea Wait

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday:
A SHEETCAKE NAMED DESIRE - Jacklyn Brady

3. February 11 is Make A Friend Day:


4. February 13 is Get A Different Name Day:
THE BIG FOOT BLUNDER -
Amanda M. Lee

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day:
REST YE MURDERED GENTLEMEN - Vicky Delaney

Alice's Spot


1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.

3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).

4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym. Forever Fudge by Nancy Coco

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.

February 2025 Mini Challenge

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1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).
Thread the Halls
2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.
Time to Kiln
3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).
Knit of the Living Dead
4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.
Nacho Average Murder
5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting
Death of a Dapper Snowman

1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).
Last Wool and Testament 02.05.25

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.
02.14.25

3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).
Onyx Storm 02.13.25

4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.
The Man in the Queue 02.11.25

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.
A Little Taste of Murder 02.03.25

February 2025 Mini Challenge

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2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.

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Rescued By The Australian Gp by Emily Forbes
Super -- 5★ -- 5/02/2025

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.


Fallen Angel by D.K. Hood -- 5★ -- 20/02/2025

February 2025 Mini Challenge

1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.

3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).

4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.

February fun!


1. February National Embroidery Month:
Read a book that features needle crafts
( crewel, crochet, xstitch, embroidery,Hardanger,knitting, needlepoint).
A Stitch in Time Monica Ferris

2. Feb 9 Super Bowl Sunday watched by >123.7 million people worldwide last year:
Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.
Cover-up: Mystery at the Super Bowl by John Feinstein

3. February 11 Make a Friend Day:
Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).

4. February 13 Get a Different Name Day:
Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.>

5. February 27 Polar Bear Day:
Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.

February 2025 Mini Challenge


1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.

3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).
Maui Widow Waltz by JoAnn Bassett 2/20/2025

4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting

February 2025 mini challenge

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1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).
The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim- Read 11/02/2025
How it fits: Zahra's (MC) mum takes up embroidery and needlework - sews dresses.

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.
Betting on You by Lynn Painter - Read 21/02/2025
How it fits: Bottom image of the couple on couch. The man is holding a bowl with ice-cream.

3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).
The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes-Read 06/02/2025

4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.

February 2025 Mini Challenge
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1. Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).

2. Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.

✔ 3. Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual) - Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros 2/27/25 1★

4. Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.

✔ 5. Read a book set in a cold/winter setting - Extinction by Douglas Preston 2/15/25 4★

I’m excited to be apart of this challenge. It’s my first time in this group. I will read 5 books

1. National Embroidery Month: A Killer Stitch by Maggie Sefton

2. Super Bowl : Super by Ernie Lindsey

3. Make a friend Day: (Iton) The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood

4. Get a different Name Day: The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith (A.K.A.) J.K.Rowling

5. Polar Bear Day: The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf

**Incomplete**
February 2025 Mini Challenge

1/5 read

1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.

3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual)-

4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym-

✅5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting-The Last Second Chance-2/5/25

I just finished this one.

February 2025 Mini Challenge

1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).
Unraveled Sleeve by Monica Ferris 2 February; 3 1/2☆


2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.
Chili Chili Bang Bang by Denise Swanson 6 February; 4☆


3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).
Chiara- Delitto tra le pagine (=Murder Past Due) by Miranda James 8 February; 4☆


4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.
Murder in Postscript by Mary Winters (=Mary Angela) 4 February; 5☆


5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.
Christmas Forest Ambush by Kerry Johnson 10 February; 4 1/2☆

Congrats, Patrizia!

Good job Patrizia!

Thank you!

Temitayomiyoshiseun Jemison, welcome and congratulations; this is my first challenge here, also!

Done!

Congrats, Mary!

This month is done!

See: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Congrats, Meg!

Thank you Angela for the warm welcome I’m excited.

Finished!

National Embroidery Month: Yarned and Dangerous 2/18/25

Super Bowl Sunday: Death of a Chocoholic 2/15/25

Make a Friend Day: Tailing a Tabby 2/9/25

Get a Different Name Day: The Body in the Bookstore 2/2/25

Polar Bear Day: Honeymoons Can Be Hazardous 2/12/25

Congrats, Linda!

Finished :)

February 2025 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/2/25 - 28/2/25
4/4

1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).
The Old Girls' Chateau Escape by Kate Galley 5★s 1/2/25

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.

3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).
Murder on the Cornish Coast by Helena Dixon 5★s 9/2/25 Phrynne

4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.
The Body at the Roman Baths by Kate Hardy 5★s 19/2/25 Pamela Brooks

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.
The Girl Who Saved Them by S.E. Rutledge 5★s 6/2/25

Congrats, Brenda!

Thanks Marisa :)

Managed it!

1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, or needlepoint).

A Custom-Fit Crime, Melissa Bourbon – 24/02/25
The MC is a dressmaker

2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday in the U.S., watched by more than 123.7 million people worldwide last year: Read a book with “super” or “bowl” in the title, or that has a bowl on the cover.

One Foot in the Grove, Kelly Lane – 25/02/25
Bowl of veggies on the cover.

3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s shelf (real or virtual).

Mythos, Stephen Fry – 04/02/25
My friends Jody, Catsalive and Teri-K have rated it 5*

4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.

Killman Creek, Rachel Caine – 14/02/25
Rachel Caine was a pen name of Roxanne Longstreet Conrad. She also published as: Roxanne Longstreet, Roxanne Conrad, Julie Fortune, Ian Hammell

5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book set in a cold/winter setting.

The Story Collector, Evie Gaughan (Evie Woods) – 19/02/25
Set in rural Ireland in late-December and January in both timelines.

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Congrats, Trish!

Finished
February 2025 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/2/25 - 28/2/25
3/3

1. Features needlecraft. The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren 4 stars
2. From friend's shelf. (Brenda) Murder on the Cornish Coast by Helena Dixon 5 stars
3. Author uses pseudonym. Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) 5 stars

Well done to all who have finished!

Congrats, Phrynne!

FINISHED! (my 1st challenge)
February 2025 Mini Challenge

2/7 - A Stocking Full Of Murder by Lynn Cahoon (Polar Bear)
2/10 - Twisted Threads by Lea Wait
(National Embroidery Month)
2/25 - The Bigfoot Blunder by Amanda M. Lee (Get A Different Name)
2/26 - A Sheetcake Named Desire by Jacklyn Brady (Super Bowl)
2/28 - Assaulted Caramel by Amanda Flowers (Make A Friend)

Congrats, Angela!

Congrats to everyone on finishing your challenge!

February 2025 mini challenge

5/5 DONE

1. February is National Embroidery Month: features needle crafts Scallops and Sorcerers: Vampire Knitting Club: Cornwall Nancy Warren 216
2. February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday “bowl” in title The Goldfish Bowl Laurence Gough 2/23
3. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: from friend’s shelf Hobart Beast of the North Woods Annelise Ryan 2/13
4. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day: author who uses a pseudonym Murder at Enderley Hall Helena Dixon 2/5
5. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: cold/winter setting "one of the coldest nights in Minnesota history" Absolute Zero Chuck Logan 2/8

Only got one this month

Well, challenge started and advanced, so congrats, Genevieve!