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August 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. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.


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August 2025 Mini Challenge

5/5

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron 4 August; 4☆


2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.
A Dark and Stormy Tea by Laura Childs 11 August; 4 1/2☆


3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.
Murder A La Mode by Lena Gregory 9 August; 44☆


4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.
fictional town- Trail of Threats by Jessica R. Patch 14 August; 4 1/2☆


5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Murder at a Scottish Social by Traci Hall 7 August; 4 1/2☆

August 2025 mini challenge

Updated: Sep. 8
Progress: 5/5 COMPLETED

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).
In Waves by A.J. Dungo - Aug. 20

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.
Fatal, Family, Album: Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series #13 by Joanna Campbell Slan - Sep. 6

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.
Realm of the Blue Mist by Amy Kim - Aug. 5

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.
The Snowcat Prince by Dina Norlund - Sep. 8

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Cloud Puppy by Kelly Leigh Miller - Aug. 15

CM Mini
August 2025

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).
Foul Play at Seal Bay 08/19

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.
Murder in a Teacup 08/04

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.
Entitled in Paradise 08/15

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.
Death at a Scottish Wedding 08/08

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Killer Comfort Food 08/17

August 2025 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/8/25 - 31/8/25
5/5

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).
Murder at Last Chance Cove by Kim Griswell 5★s 4/8/25

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.
Death at an Irish Village by Ellie Brannigan 5★s 15/8/25 Rayne McGrath's Wedding Venue

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.
J is for Judgment by Sue Grafton 4★s 17/8/25

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.
Three Silent Things by Margaret Mayhew 4★s 9/8/25 Frogs End (fictional town)

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Raining Quilts and Dogs by Kathryn Mykel 3★s 12/8/25

I'll try to keep on top of this!

August 2025 Mini Challenge

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.
The Diva Poaches a Bad Egg by Krista Davis 8/24/25

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.
Sister Snake by Amanda Lee Koe 8/9/25

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon 8/20/25

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

August 2025 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/8/25 - 31/8/25
5/5

1. Read a book with a body of water in the title
The Women at Ocean's End by Faith Hogan 3 stars
2.Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.
The Antique Store Detective and the Deadly Inheritance by Clare Chase 4 stars
3. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.
Just Another Dead Author by Katarina Bivald 4 stars
4. Read a book set in a fictional town.
Death in the Countryside by Maria Malone 4 stars
5. Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Murder in Hollywood by Millicent Binks 4 stars

Mini Challenge
August 2025

5/5



1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).
📌 Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie 9/5/25

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.
📌 Willa owns her own coffee shop - A Walk Along the Beach by Debbie Macomber 8/4/25

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.
📌 Slashing Through the Snow by Jacqueline Frost 8/3/25

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.
📌 Bride by Ali Hazelwood 8/18/25

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
📌 Swamp Spirits by Jana Deleon 8/15/25

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business. No Pity for the Dead by Nancy Herriman

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world. The Witch's Christmas Catastrophe: A Nocturne Falls Novella by Kristen Painter

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover. A Picture of Murder by T.E. Kinsey

August 2025 Mini Challenge

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1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).
Bayou Book Thief
2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.
Candy Slain Murder
3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.
The Fatal Flying Affair
4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.
Musseled Out
5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Chaotic Corgis

August 2025 Mini Challenge

5/5 DONE

1. Water Quality Month: body of water in title The Lake Templeton Murders H.S. Burney 8/16
2. Single Working Women’s Day: female MC runs her own business Margo Angelhart is a private investigator You'll Never Find Me Allison Brennan 8/17
3. Dying to Know Day: “dying to know” something puts someone in danger Shadow of the Solstice: A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel Anne Hillerman 8/15
4. Virtual Worlds Day: set in a fictional town Mayville Heights Sleight of Paw Sofie Kelly 8/2
5. National Dog Day: dog on cover Tracking the Missing Sami A. Abrams 8/2

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

August plan!

Water Quality Month: Vi Agra Falls

Single Working Women’s Day: Bake, Borrow, and Steal

Dying to Know Day: Urn Burial

Virtual Worlds Day: Gone with the Whisker

National Dog Day: Playing with Fire

August 2025 Mini Challenge✔️


1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a
body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).
A Barefoot Tide Grace Greene

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a
book where female main character runs her own business
Laura Childs ~ Teashop

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a
book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.
Margaret Brownley

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a
book set in a fictional town or world.
Sarah E. Ladd

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a
book with a dog on the cover.
M.C. Beaton

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).
Hudson River Homicides by C.S. Poe 8/8/2025

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world. Twinkleton Oregon
Ghosted by Josh Lanyon 8/11/2025

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

August 2025 Mini Challenge
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1. Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).

2. Read a book where female main character runs her own business

3. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.

4. Read a book set in a fictional town or world.

5. Read a book with a dog on the cover.

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.
A Christmas Candy Killing 08.17.25

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.
A Body in 3B 08.04.25

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

I'll give it a go.

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).

The Dog Across the Lake, Krista Davis – 28/08/25

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.

Till Death Do Us Port, Kate Lansing – 05/08/25
The MC is a winemaker who has her own winery and tasting room.

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.

Queen of the Flowers, Kerry Greenwood – 12/08/25
Phryne’s adoptive daughter is dying to know about her father, especially when someone pretending to be her father gets in contact, and she ends up being kidnapped by the fake.

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.

Acceptance, Jeff VanderMeer – 04/08/25
Set in “Area X”, which may or may not be on another planet.

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

Telling Lies, L.A. Dobbs – 01/08/25

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August 2025 Mini Challenge

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1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

Okay, I'm still working on the rest of the list, but I have finished Salt to the Sea, which fits in the 1st category, I highly recommend this book!

Done!

August 2025 Mini Challenge

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron 4 August; 4☆


2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.
A Dark and Stormy Tea by Laura Childs 11 August; 4 1/2☆


3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.
Murder A La Mode by Lena Gregory 9 August; 44☆


4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.
fictional town- Trail of Threats by Jessica R. Patch 14 August; 4 1/2☆


5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Murder at a Scottish Social by Traci Hall 7 August; 4 1/2☆

Goodness that was quick Patrizia! Well done :)

I've been lucky with my readings. Thank you, Brenda.

First time posting. Trying to figure this out. lol

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream). Murder at Sea Oats Beach by Karen C. Whalen. A nice book with beach vibes!

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business. Toes on the Dash, also by Karen C. Whalen.

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger. Black Mountain by Rex Stout. Soooo good.

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.:

That's a wrap on August! Bring on September!

Water Quality Month: Vi Agra Falls 8/12/25

Single Working Women’s Day: Bake, Borrow, and Steal 8/15/25

Dying to Know Day: Urn Burial 8/9/25

Virtual Worlds Day: Gone with the Whisker 8/6/25

National Dog Day: Playing with Fire 8/3/25

All done :)

August 2025 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/8/25 - 31/8/25
5/5

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).
Murder at Last Chance Cove by Kim Griswell 5★s 4/8/25

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.
Death at an Irish Village by Ellie Brannigan 5★s 15/8/25 Rayne McGrath's Wedding Venue

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.
J is for Judgment by Sue Grafton 4★s 17/8/25

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.
Three Silent Things by Margaret Mayhew 4★s 9/8/25 Frogs End (fictional town)

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Raining Quilts and Dogs by Kathryn Mykel 3★s 12/8/25

Done!

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August 2025 Mini Challenge

5/5 DONE

1. Water Quality Month: body of water in title The Lake Templeton Murders H.S. Burney 8/16
2. Single Working Women’s Day: female MC runs her own business Margo Angelhart is a private investigator You'll Never Find Me Allison Brennan 8/17
3. Dying to Know Day: “dying to know” something puts someone in danger Shadow of the Solstice: A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel Anne Hillerman 8/15
4. Virtual Worlds Day: set in a fictional town Mayville Heights Sleight of Paw Sofie Kelly 8/2
5. National Dog Day: dog on cover Tracking the Missing Sami A. Abrams 8/2

1. Body Water in title-Murder on the Oxford Canal-Faith Martin

4/5 not bad!

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).
Deep End

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.
Foolish Hearts

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.
When No One Is Watching
The Risk

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world.
Ice Planet Barbarians

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

Finished
August 2025 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/8/25 - 31/8/25
5/5

1. Read a book with a body of water in the title
The Women at Ocean's End by Faith Hogan 3 stars
2.Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.
The Antique Store Detective and the Deadly Inheritance by Clare Chase 4 stars
3. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.
Just Another Dead Author by Katarina Bivald 4 stars
4. Read a book set in a fictional town.
Death in the Countryside by Maria Malone 4 stars
5. Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Murder in Hollywood by Millicent Binks 4 stars

Well done Phrynne!

Finished with 2

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).
Hudson River Homicides by C.S. Poe 8/8/2025

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger.

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world. Twinkleton Oregon
Ghosted by Josh Lanyon 8/11/2025

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

Congrats to everybody who has finished!

August Mini-Challenge
Duration: Aug 1, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Done

1.- Water Quality Month: Beneath Dark Waters by Karen Rose (18/08/2025 - ★★★★) (How it fits: Does 'dark waters' count as body water?)
2.- Single Working Women's Day: The Bengal Identity by Eileen Watkins (07/08/2025 - ★★★☆) (How it fits: The MC has a cat grooming place.)
3.- Dying to Know Day: My Solace by Alanea Alder (30/08/2025 - ★★★★☆) (How it fits: The MC is too courious for her welfare.)
4.- Virtual Worlds Day: My Haven by Alanea Alder (26/08/2025 - ★★★★☆) (How it fits: The main part of the book is at Storm Keep, Witches' city)
5.- National Dog Day: Black Forest Mystery by Kathi Daley (03/08/2025 - ★★★★)

Well done Marisa, and all who finished!

Congrats to all who finished their challenge. Here is mine:


1. Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream). Frenchman's Creek by Daphne du Maurier

2. Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business. Sweet Thursday by John Steinbeck

3. They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger. A Body in 3B by Eryn Scott

4. Read a book set in a fictional town or world. Littered with Trouble by Eryn Scott

5. Read a book with a dog on the cover. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

Well done Heather!

Thanks, Brenda.

***incomplete**
2/5 read

1. August is Water Quality Month: Read a book with a body of water in the title (e.g.: bay, bayou, creek, lake, ocean, river, sea, stream).

2. August 4 is Single Working Women’s Day: Read a book in which the female main character runs her own business.

3. August 8 is Dying to Know Day: They say curiosity killed the cat. Read a book in which “dying to know” something puts someone in danger-Shattering Dawn-8/20/25

4. August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day: Read a book set in a fictional town or world-Unravel Me-8/25/25

5. August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.