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September 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. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.

3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).

4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.


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Sorry I'm a little late getting the September challenge up this week. I've been sick all week. I hope all those in the US enjoy the long holiday weekend.

I hate being sick. I hope you're feeling better!

September 2025 Mini

1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.
What You Are Looking for is in the Library 09/14

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.
Murder at the Tower of London 09/21

3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author). ==> Linda S. Howington writes as Linda Howard
After Sundown 09/15

4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.
Night Moves, Julie Mulhern 09/07

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.
Checking Out Crime 09/05

Sorry to hear you've been sick, Heather. Me, too. 🤧 Summer colds are the worst!

September 2025 mini challenge

Updated: Oct. 2
Progress: 5/5 COMPLETED

1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.
Cassi and the House of Memories by Dean Stuart - Oct. 2

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.
Millie of the Manor: A Graphic Novel by Karina Evans - Sep. 9


3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).
Murder at the High School Reunion by Lee Hollis - Sep. 19

4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.
Murder on the Green by Christine Knapp - Sep. 4

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.
Wires Crossed: A Graphic Novel by Beth Fantaskey - Sep. 18

Sorry to hear Heather. Hope you feel better soon.

September 2025 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
5/5

1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate 5★s 7/9/25 teacher in orphanage

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.
Murder in the Winter Woods by Katie Gayle 4★s 11/9/25

3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).
Murder at the Royal Palace by Verity Bright 5★s 13/9/25 pseudonym for husband-and-wife writing partnership

4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.
The Road Trip by Tricia Stringer 5★s 20/9/25 part of content

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.
Murder on North Terrace by Lainie Anderson September 1917

Hoping you can spend the weekend pampering yourself Heather!

September 2025 mini challenge
5/5 DONE

1. featuring a professor The Woman in the Garden Jill Johnson 9/19
2. building on cover Hibiscus Heights Jan Moran 9/7

3. author uses a pseudonym Burning Lamp Amanda Quick Pseudonym of Jayne Ann Krentz 9/2
4. book features apples on cover or as part of content set in orchard Nipped in the Bud Sheila Connolly 9/18

5. set during September, October or November Autumn Chaos Olena Nikitin 9/20

1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.

3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).

4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.

Finished
September 2025 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
3/3

1. Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.
Child's Play by Angela Marsons (Victim is a Professor) 5 stars

2. Read a book with any building on the cover.
Murder by Firelight by Merryn Allingham 4 stars

3. Read a book whose author uses a pseudonym
Framed in Death by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) 5 stars

September 2025 Mini

5/5

1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.
MC is a professor- Hell's Bells by Jill Johnson 4 September; 4 1/2☆


2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.
church- A Cowboy's Justice by Lisa Childs 6 September; 5☆


3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).
Murder Uncorked by Maddie Day 2 September; 5☆


4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.
A Killer Crop by Sheila Connolly 9 September; 4 1/2☆


5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.
September- Murder in the Appalachians by Susan Furlong 10 September; 5☆

Alice's spot

1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor. The Crime Brûlée Bake Off by Rebecca Connolly

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover. Murder at Arleigh by Alyssa Maxwell

3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author). Toxic Toffee by Amanda Flower

4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.

September 2025 Mini Challenge

5/5



1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.
🌻 Brian Delano is a professor - Knitty Gritty Murder by Peggy Ehrhart 9/2/25

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.
🌻 Deadly Summer Nights by Vicki Delany 9/15/25

3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).
🌻 Pseudonym for Susan Furlong - Books, Cooks, and Crooks by Lucy Arlington 9/19/25

4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.
🌻 Author intertwines her memoir with recipes of powerful food memories, one of which is for "Alice's Apple Dumplings with Hard Sauce" - Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table by Ruth Reichl 9/9/25

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.
🌻 Set in October - The Solace of Bay Leaves by Leslie Budewitz 9/4/25

September 2025 fun! & DONE!!

1. September is back to school month:
Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.
Reading People: How Seeing the World through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day:
Read a book with any building on the cover.

Of Silver and Secrets (Time's Lost Treasures Book #2): A Victorian Mystery and an Archeological Dig in England

3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day:
Read a book which uses a pseudonym>.
My next cozy is authored by
Joanne Fischmann /writing as Joanne Fluke :
4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day:
Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.
Apple Turnover Murder

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere:
Read a book set during September, October or November
Counting Miracles

1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.
The Wedding People 09.17.25

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.
09.05.25

3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).
Blueberry Blunder 09.17.25

4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.
The Teacher 09.18.25

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.
Back to School Murder 09.22.25

September 2025 Mini Challenge

1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.
Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris 9/10/25

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.
Killer Chef by James Patterson 9/13/25


3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).
Tokyo Ghoul, Tome 1 by Sui Ishida 9/8/25

4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.
Nimona by N.D. Stevenson 9/8/25

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.
The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde 9/26/25

Thanks for all the well-wishes. Not one hundred percent yet, but definitely feeling better than I was earlier in the week. Now if I could just kick this cough…. 🙄

1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.
The Paternity Puzzle by Aimee Nicole Walker 9/11/2025

3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).
Gator Bowl by J.J. Cook 9/5/2025

4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.

Heather L wrote: "Thanks for all the well-wishes. Not one hundred percent yet, but definitely feeling better than I was earlier in the week. Now if I could just kick this cough…. 🙄"

Sounds like it's widespread - we have something similar in AU with an ongoing cough lasting months! Take care :)

Heather L wrote: "Thanks for all the well-wishes. Not one hundred percent yet, but definitely feeling better than I was earlier in the week. Now if I could just kick this cough…. 🙄"

I hope you kick it out soon and have enjoyed the weekend.

Brenda wrote: "Heather L wrote: "Thanks for all the well-wishes. Not one hundred percent yet, but definitely feeling better than I was earlier in the week. Now if I could just kick this cough…. 🙄"

Sounds like it..."

Yeah, I have a feeling the cough is going to linger a while. At least it doesn’t feel as violent as it was a few days ago, and I’m not as congested. I managed to do a load of laundry, change the bedding and wash dishes and that was more than enough activity for one day. Other chores can wait. Alas, I do have to go back to work tomorrow, but will try to take it slow and steady.

Good luck at work tomorrow Heather - it's awful when you still feel off. Take good care!

Thanks, Brenda. Tuesday wasn’t too bad, though I did wish I had called in again when I learned I had to attend a 2-1/2 hour workshop that afternoon. One of the managers later told me that she didn’t think I should have had to attend that, and one of the people from HR running the workshop spoke with me after and said that my eye for quality and hard work was noticed and appreciated, so guess that’s something. Especially since I’m still feeling off. Hope you’re staying well!

Oh that sounds pretty hard when you're not well. Glad they appreciated that you'd made the effort. Perhaps you went back too soon...

Yes, thank you :)

September 2025 Mini Challenge
0/5

1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.
The Case of the Casanova Cantor - mc is professor at a music conservatory
2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.
Murder at an Irish Wedding
3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).
Body on Baker Street
4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.
Rotten to the Core
5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November
Fogged Inn - set in november

0/5

1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.

3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).

4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.

This month too the stars were aligned and I'm already finished...

September 2025 Mini

1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.
MC is a professor- Hell's Bells by Jill Johnson 4 September; 4 1/2☆


2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.
church- A Cowboy's Justice by Lisa Childs 6 September; 5☆


3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).
Murder Uncorked by Maddie Day 2 September; 5☆


4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.
A Killer Crop by Sheila Connolly 9 September; 4 1/2☆


5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.
September- Murder in the Appalachians by Susan Furlong 10 September; 5☆

Goodness! Well done Patrizia!

Congrats, Patrizia!

Finished
September 2025 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
3/3

1. Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.
Child's Play by Angela Marsons (Victim is a Professor) 5 stars

2. Read a book with any building on the cover.
Murder by Firelight by Merryn Allingham 4 stars

3. Read a book whose author uses a pseudonym
Framed in Death by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) 5 stars

Well done Phrynne!

Good, Phrynne!

And done!

Back to school month: Physical Education 9/9/25

Skyscraper Day: Heirs and Graces 9/3/25

Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Dating Can Be Deadly 9/12/25

National Apple Dumpling Day and Johnny Appleseed Day: Snow White Red-Handed 9/15/25

Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Checking Out Crime 9/6/25

Congrats, Linda!

FINISHED

September 2025 Mini Challenge

5/5



1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.
🌻 Brian Delano is a professor - Knitty Gritty Murder by Peggy Ehrhart 9/2/25

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.
🌻 Deadly Summer Nights by Vicki Delany 9/15/25

3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).
🌻 Pseudonym for Susan Furlong - Books, Cooks, and Crooks by Lucy Arlington 9/19/25

4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.
🌻 Author intertwines her memoir with recipes of powerful food memories, one of which is for "Alice's Apple Dumplings with Hard Sauce" - Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table by Ruth Reichl 9/9/25

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.
🌻 Set in October - The Solace of Bay Leaves by Leslie Budewitz 9/4/25

Congrats, Lali!

September 2025 mini challenge
5/5 DONE

1. featuring a professor The Woman in the Garden Jill Johnson 9/19
2. building on cover Hibiscus Heights Jan Moran 9/7

3. author uses a pseudonym Burning Lamp Amanda Quick Pseudonym of Jayne Ann Krentz 9/2
4. book features apples on cover and as part of content set in orchard Nipped in the Bud Sheila Connolly 9/18

5. set during September, October or November Autumn Chaos Olena Nikitin 9/20

Congrats, Jonquil!

Finished :)

September 2025 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/9/25
5/5

1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate 5★s 7/9/25 teacher in orphanage

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.
Murder in the Winter Woods by Katie Gayle 4★s 11/9/25

3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).
Murder at the Royal Palace by Verity Bright 5★s 13/9/25 pseudonym for husband-and-wife writing partnership

4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.
The Road Trip by Tricia Stringer 5★s 20/9/25 part of content

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.
Murder on North Terrace by Lainie Anderson September 1917

Only 2 this month
1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.
The Paternity Puzzle by Aimee Nicole Walker 9/11/2025

3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).
Gator Bowl by J.J. Cook 9/5/2025

4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.

I've finished!

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

Great, Genevieve! Congrats, Meg!

I wasn't sure if I'd succeed, but I've made it with a week to spare.

1. September is back to school month: Read a book featuring a teacher or professor.

Murders and Metaphors, Amanda Flower – 05/09/25
As well as helping to run Charming Books, the MC is also an adjunct professor in the English department of the local college.

2. September 3 is Skyscraper Day: Read a book with any building on the cover.

Flower Power Trip, James J Cudney – 10/09/25

3. September 16 is Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Read a book who uses a pseudonym (such as our September featured author).

Murder with Ganache, Lucy Burdette – 19/09/25
According to her goodreads page, she also wrote in the past as Roberta Isleib.

4. September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day and the 26 Johnny Appleseed Day: Read a book that features apples on the cover or as part of the content.

Farm to Trouble, Amanda Flower – 24/09/25
They aren’t easy to see, but there are apples along with pears on the barrow below the pumpkins.

5. September 22 is the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: Read a book set during September, October or November.

The Haunting, Kathi Daley – 02/05/25
Set in October.

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Well done to all who have finished :)

Congrats, Trish!

Congrats, Brenda! (I missed your post)

Duration: Sep, 1 - Sep, 30
Done

1.- Back to school month: Murder at Cold Creek College by Christa Nardi (21/09/2025 - ★★★☆) (How it fits: MC is a teacher)
2.- Skyscraper Day: Buried Too Deep by Karen Rose (14/09/2025 - ★★★★☆)
3.- Batman (Bruce Wayne) Day: Framed in Death by J.D. Robb (04/09/2025 - ★★★★) (How it fits: Nora Roberts, of course)
4.- National Apple Dumpling Day / Johnny Appleseed Day: Apple of My Eye by Alyssa Day (09/09/2025 - ★★★★☆)
5.- Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere: The Hot Zone by Jayne Castle (12/09/2025 - ★★★★) (How it fits: Halloween)

Marisa wrote: "Congrats, Brenda! (I missed your post)"

Thanks Marisa :)

And well done to you!