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message 1: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (last edited Jan 10, 2026 09:18PM) (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27917 comments Mod
December 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. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.

4. December 25 is A’phabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.


❄️🌨️❄️


message 2: by JennH (last edited Dec 19, 2025 10:28PM) (new)

JennH | 1067 comments December 2025 Mini Challenge

1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo 12/6/25

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.
The Premonition by Banana Yoshimoto 12/7/25

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.
The Huntress by Kate Quinn 12/7/25

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.
Christmas, Criminals, & Campers by Tonya Kappes 12/20/25
Christmas, Criminals, & Campers (Camper & Criminals, #4) by Tonya Kappes


message 3: by Silvia (last edited Dec 27, 2025 01:07PM) (new)

Silvia | 15 comments Finished December 2025 Mini Challenge

1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!). Ugly Christmas Sweater 12/10/25 - 3*

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree). One Snowy Day 12/24/25 - 3*

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.Bad Date 12/8/25 - 4*

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title. The Great Dane 12/19/25 - 5*

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title. An Aero Island Christmas Mystery 12/27/25 - 3*

Ugly Christmas Sweater by Tara Harris One Snowy Day by Shari Low Bad Date by Ellery Lloyd The Great Dane by Suanne Laqueur An Aero Island Christmas Mystery (The Homeswappers, #3) by Adriana Licio


message 4: by Meg (last edited Dec 28, 2025 04:40PM) (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2385 comments CM Mini
December 2025


1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).
A Corpse for Christmas (Izzy Palmer Mystery #5) by Benedict Brown A Corpse for Christmas 12/12

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
O, Deadly Night (Year-Round Christmas Mystery, #8) by Vicki Delany O, Deadly Night 12/01

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.
A Christmas Mystery in Venice and Other Winter Tales 3 Short Stories (The Homeswappers Book 4) by Adriana Licio A Christmas Mystery in Venice and Other Winter Tales 12/06

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.
Death at a Christmas Party (Percy Pontefract #1) by Ann Sutton Death at a Christmas Party 12/04

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.
The Body in the Sleigh (Faith Fairchild, #18) by Katherine Hall Page The Body in the Sleigh 12/02


message 5: by Brenda (last edited Dec 16, 2025 02:38PM) (new)

Brenda | 5593 comments Cozy December 2025 Mini Challenge
5/5


1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).
Maeve & the Wolf by Anna Romer Maeve & the Wolf by Anna Romer 5s 5/12/25 Cape

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
Mischance Creek (Hirsch #5) by Garry Disher Mischance Creek by Garry Disher 5s 11/12/25

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.
Convergence (Flashpoint #5) by Tara Ellis Convergence by Tara Ellis 4s 7/12/25 156 pages

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.
Rumour Has It by Karly Lane Rumour Has It by Karly Lane 5s 3/12/25

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.
Christmas Corpse (A Christmas Cozy Mystery, #1) by Mona Marple Christmas Corpse by Mona Marple 4.5s 7/12/25


message 6: by Patrizia (last edited Dec 09, 2025 07:07AM) (new)

Patrizia | 345 comments December 2025 Mini Challenge

5/5

1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).
Trail of Mountain Secrets by Darlene L. Turner 9 December; 5☆
Trail of Mountain Secrets (National Park Protectors, #2) by Darlene L. Turner

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
Death at a Scottish Wedding by Lucy Connelly 7 December; 4 1/2☆
Death at a Scottish Wedding (A Scottish Isle Mystery, #2) by Lucy Connelly

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.
177 pages- Hitches, Hideouts, & Homicides by Tonya Kappes 1 December; 3 1/2☆
Hitches, Hideouts, & Homicides (Camper & Criminals, #7) by Tonya Kappes

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.
Murder at a Scottish Wedding by Traci Hall 6 December; 4 1/2☆
Murder at a Scottish Wedding (A Scottish Shire Mystery) by Traci Hall

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.
Their Frozen Graves by Ruhi Choudhary 4 December; 5☆
Their Frozen Graves (Detective Mackenzie Price, #2) by Ruhi Choudhary


message 7: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 9014 comments I don't know how you do it Heather but somehow the Christmas books that I'm already planning to read, somehow always work with your challenge prompts.


message 8: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 9014 comments Ready to read in December!


Earmuff Day, Mitten Tree Day, and National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Blackmail and Bibingka

Look for an Evergreen Day: Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off

Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Santa Puppy

A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Death of a Christmas Caterer

Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas


Blackmail and Bibingka (Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #3) by Mia P. Manansala Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off (Beacon Bakeshop, #2) by Darci Hannah Santa Puppy (A Tourist Trap Mystery, #5.5) by Lynn Cahoon Death of a Christmas Caterer (Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mystery, #5) by Lee Hollis Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas (Year-Round Christmas Mystery #6) by Vicki Delany



message 9: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27917 comments Mod
Linda wrote: "I don't know how you do it Heather but somehow the Christmas books that I'm already planning to read, somehow always work with your challenge prompts."

Magic! 😄


message 10: by Susan (last edited Dec 15, 2025 08:25AM) (new)

Susan | 139 comments December 2025 Mini Challenge

4/5


1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey - Finished 12/15/25

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.
The Stranger by Albert Camus (123pgs) - 12/4/25

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley - 12/3/25

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon - 12/9/25


message 11: by Alice (last edited Dec 11, 2025 03:53AM) (new)

Alice | 4385 comments 1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree). Schooled in Murder by Victoria Gilber

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title. Murder at Somerset House by Andrea Penrose

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title. Christmas Card Murder by Leslie Meier


message 12: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 9014 comments Heather L wrote: "Linda wrote: "I don't know how you do it Heather but somehow the Christmas books that I'm already planning to read, somehow always work with your challenge prompts."

Magic! 😄"


It really is some Christmas magic that happens year after year!


message 13: by writer... (last edited Dec 19, 2025 02:30PM) (new)

writer... (goodreadscomwriter) | 46 comments
📚 December 2025 Mini Challenge


1.December 4 is Earmuff Day,
December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and
December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
: ✔️
Falling Like Snowflakes by Denise Hunter
🧣Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).✔️

2. 🌲December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day:
Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).✔️
Veil of Winter (The Dericott Tales, #3) by Melanie Dickerson

3.📕 December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere:
Read a short book under 200 pages.✔️
The Christmas Child A Story of Coming Home by Max Lucado

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day:
Read a book with no “L” in the title.✔️
A Wreath of Snow by Liz Curtis Higgs

5. ❄️December 27 is Make Cut-Out ❄️Snowflakes Day:
Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.✔️
Fortress of Snow (A Dericott Tale, 4) by Melanie Dickerson

❄️🌨️❄️


message 14: by Julesy (last edited Dec 26, 2025 04:49PM) (new)

Julesy | 1421 comments December 2025 mini challenge

Updated: Dec. 26 COMPLETED
Progress: 5/5

1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).
Facing Feelings: Inside the World of Raina Telgemeier by Raina Telgemeier - Dec. 26

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas - Dec. 13
Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.
Sue & Tai-chan, Vol. 1 by Kanata Konami - Dec. 3

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.
Christmas Corpse by Mona Marple - Dec. 14

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.
The Christmas Heist by Landis Wade - Dec. 7
The Christmas Heist (Christmas Courtroom Adventure #1) by Landis Wade


message 15: by Lali & Michelle (last edited Dec 10, 2025 08:22PM) (new)

Lali & Michelle | 75 comments December 2025 Mini Challenge

5/5

Pawsitively Poisonous (Witch of Edgehill, #1) by Melissa Erin Jackson Dead Wrong (Cree Blue Psychic Eye #1) by Kate Allenton The Weekend by Charlotte Wood Stalking Around the Christmas Tree (Christmas Tree Farm Mystery, #4) by Jacqueline Frost

1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover
🎄 Skipping Christmas by John Grisham 12/9/25
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
🎄 Pawsitively Poisonous by Melissa Erin Jackson 12/2/25

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.
🎄 170 pages - Dead Wrong by Kate Allenton 12/1/25

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.
🎄 The Weekend by Charlotte Wood 12/4/25

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.
🎄 Stalking Around the Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost 12/6/25


message 16: by Meghana (last edited Dec 25, 2025 07:25PM) (new)

Meghana (meghana_r) | 52 comments December 2025 Mini Challenge - COMPLETED
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5/5


✔ 1. Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover - The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey 12/11/25 3.5★

✔ 2. Read a book with a tree on the cover - The Senator's Wife by Liv Constantine by Liv Constantine 12/7/25 2★

✔ 3. Read a short book under 200 pages - Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa 12/23/25 5★ - 150 pages

✔ 4. Read a book with no “L” in the title - Yarned and Dangerous by Sadie Hartwell 12/2/25 2★

✔ 5. Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title - One by One by Ruth Ware by Ruth Ware 12/1/25 3★


message 17: by Becky (last edited Dec 11, 2025 01:57PM) (new)

Becky | 296 comments 1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!) How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn completed 12/7
How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr Completed 12/10
Track of the Cat (Anna Pigeon, #1) by Nevada Barr

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title. 1st to Die by James Patterson Completed 12/2
1st to Die (Women's Murder Club, #1) by James Patterson

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.


message 18: by Amber (last edited Dec 31, 2025 06:19PM) (new)

Amber (arboan) | 161 comments 1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter 12.28.25

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
A Nutcracker Nightmare (Killer Chocolate #2) by Christina Romeril 12.11.25

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.Murder on Wheels 12.12.25 (196 pages)

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.
Mystery in Provence 12.04.25

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.
Have a Holly, Haunted Christmas12.10.25


message 19: by Jonquil (last edited Dec 16, 2025 04:04PM) (new)

Jonquil | 165 comments December 2025 Mini Challenge

5/5 DONE

1. winter clothing or accessories on cover Dying Cry Margaret Mizushima 12/1
Dying Cry (Timber Creek K-9 Mystery, #10) by Margaret Mizushima
2. tree on cover Crescent City Christmas Chaos Ellen Byron 12/6
Crescent City Christmas Chaos (Vintage Cookbook Mystery 4) by Ellen Byron
3. under 200 pages - 196 pp Witch Way Did He Go? Dakota Cassidy 12/8
4. no “L” in title The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah Jean Meltzer 12/3
5. “snow” on cover AND in title Let It Snow Charlotte Storey 12/5
Let It Snow A Sweet Christmas Romance (Love in Lake Belmont Book 1) by Charlotte Storey


message 20: by Trish (last edited Dec 30, 2025 09:14AM) (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 432 comments I'm in this month.

1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).

Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas, Vicki Delany – 26/12/25
Santa Hat on the cover (and jumpers are mentioned in the text).

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).

Read and Gone, Allison Brook – 08/12/25

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.

A Christmas Memory, Kathi Daley – 02/12/25
148pg kindle, 191pg PB

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.

Miss Frost Ices the Imp, Kristen Painter – 05/12/25

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.

Mystery in White, J. Jefferson Farjeon – 24/12/25

1. Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas (Year-Round Christmas Mystery #6) by Vicki Delany , 2. Read and Gone (The Haunted Library Mysteries, #2) by Allison Brook , 3. A Christmas Memory (Cottage on Gooseberry Bay, #11) by Kathi Daley , 4. Miss Frost Ices the Imp (Jayne Frost, #2) by Kristen Painter , 5. Mystery in White by J. Jefferson Farjeon


message 21: by Paula (new)

Paula S (paula_s) | 111 comments December 2025 Mini Challenge
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1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).
Death of a Dapper Snowman
2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
Candy Slain Murder
3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.
The Christmas Thief
4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.
Read and Gone
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title
Dachshund Through the Snow

Death of a Dapper Snowman (Stormy Day Mystery #1) by Angela Pepper Candy Slain Murder (Country Store Mysteries, #8) by Maddie Day The Christmas Thief (Cottage Grove Mystery #1) by Julie Carobini Read and Gone (The Haunted Library Mysteries, #2) by Allison Brook Dachshund Through the Snow (A Very Murder Christmas #1) by Rosie A. Point


message 22: by Patrizia (new)

Patrizia | 345 comments I just finished this one... The reading gods aligned for me again this month.

December 2025 Mini Challenge

1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).
Trail of Mountain Secrets by Darlene L. Turner 9 December; 5☆
Trail of Mountain Secrets (National Park Protectors, #2) by Darlene L. Turner

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
Death at a Scottish Wedding by Lucy Connelly 7 December; 4 1/2☆
Death at a Scottish Wedding (A Scottish Isle Mystery, #2) by Lucy Connelly

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.
177 pages- Hitches, Hideouts, & Homicides by Tonya Kappes 1 December; 3 1/2☆
Hitches, Hideouts, & Homicides (Camper & Criminals, #7) by Tonya Kappes

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.
Murder at a Scottish Wedding by Traci Hall 6 December; 4 1/2☆
Murder at a Scottish Wedding (A Scottish Shire Mystery) by Traci Hall

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.
Their Frozen Graves by Ruhi Choudhary 4 December; 5☆
Their Frozen Graves (Detective Mackenzie Price, #2) by Ruhi Choudhary


message 23: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2385 comments Wow, congrats, Patrizia!


message 24: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5593 comments Great work Patrizia!


message 25: by Patrizia (new)

Patrizia | 345 comments Thank you!


message 26: by Lali & Michelle (last edited Dec 10, 2025 08:23PM) (new)

Lali & Michelle | 75 comments FINISHED

December 2025 Mini Challenge

5/5

Skipping Christmas by John Grisham Pawsitively Poisonous (Witch of Edgehill, #1) by Melissa Erin Jackson Dead Wrong (Cree Blue Psychic Eye #1) by Kate Allenton The Weekend by Charlotte Wood Stalking Around the Christmas Tree (Christmas Tree Farm Mystery, #4) by Jacqueline Frost

1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover
🎄 Skipping Christmas by John Grisham 12/9/25

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
🎄 Pawsitively Poisonous by Melissa Erin Jackson 12/2/25

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.
🎄 170 pages - Dead Wrong by Kate Allenton 12/1/25

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.
🎄 The Weekend by Charlotte Wood 12/4/25

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.
🎄 Stalking Around the Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost 12/6/25


message 27: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 9014 comments Done! And a Merry Christmas to all!

Earmuff Day, Mitten Tree Day, and National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Blackmail and Bibingka 12/6/25

Look for an Evergreen Day: Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off 12/9/25

Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Santa Puppy 12/15/25

A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Death of a Christmas Caterer 12/12/25

Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas 12/15/25


Blackmail and Bibingka (Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #3) by Mia P. Manansala Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off (Beacon Bakeshop, #2) by Darci Hannah Santa Puppy (A Tourist Trap Mystery, #5.5) by Lynn Cahoon Death of a Christmas Caterer (Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mystery, #5) by Lee Hollis Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas (Year-Round Christmas Mystery #6) by Vicki Delany



message 28: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5593 comments Finished :)

Cozy December 2025 Mini Challenge
5/5


1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).
Maeve & the Wolf by Anna Romer Maeve & the Wolf by Anna Romer 5s 5/12/25 Cape

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).
Mischance Creek (Hirsch #5) by Garry Disher Mischance Creek by Garry Disher 5s 11/12/25

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.
Convergence (Flashpoint #5) by Tara Ellis Convergence by Tara Ellis 4s 7/12/25 156 pages

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.
Rumour Has It by Karly Lane Rumour Has It by Karly Lane 5s 3/12/25

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.
Christmas Corpse (A Christmas Cozy Mystery, #1) by Mona Marple Christmas Corpse by Mona Marple 4.5s 7/12/25


message 29: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 165 comments Nice work, Brenda!


message 30: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 165 comments December 2025 Mini Challenge

5/5 DONE

1. winter clothing or accessories on cover Dying Cry Margaret Mizushima 12/1
Dying Cry (Timber Creek K-9 Mystery, #10) by Margaret Mizushima
2. tree on cover Crescent City Christmas Chaos Ellen Byron 12/6
Crescent City Christmas Chaos (Vintage Cookbook Mystery 4) by Ellen Byron
3. under 200 pages - 196 pp Witch Way Did He Go? Dakota Cassidy 12/8
4. no “L” in title The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah Jean Meltzer 12/3
5. “snow” on cover AND in title Let It Snow Charlotte Storey 12/5
Let It Snow A Sweet Christmas Romance (Love in Lake Belmont Book 1) by Charlotte Storey


message 31: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5593 comments Thanks Jonquil, and well done to your - and all finishers!


message 32: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27917 comments Mod
Congrats to all you early finishers!


message 33: by Genevieve (last edited Dec 20, 2025 12:01PM) (new)

Genevieve Thought I had signed up guess not

1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.
Baked in Loyalty by Patti Benning 12/16/2025 (80 pages)

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.
The Dark Remains by William McIlvanney 12/9/2025

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.
Let It Snow (Minnesota Christmas, #1) by Heidi Cullinan by Heidi Cullinan 12/18/2025


message 34: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4206 comments Mod
Congrats to everybody who has finished the challenge!!


message 35: by Silvia (new)

Silvia | 15 comments Congrats to all who’ve finished!


message 36: by Debra (new)

Debra Pickle | 43 comments this is my first time to try a challenge and I don't know how to copy or scan the books soooo
1. winter clothing: Holly and Ivy by Fern Michael's
2. Book with a tree; Murder is Easy by Agatha Christie
3. Shortest book. under 200 pgs: Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose
4. Book with no L in Title: Akhnaton by Agatha Christie
5. Book with Snow: Merry and Bright by Debbie Macomber.

all read except last one Murder is easy. but plan to be finished before end of the month.
Thanks for the challenge 😃


message 37: by Rhonda (last edited Dec 30, 2025 12:48PM) (new)

Rhonda Lee Wunder | 632 comments 1. Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover. Road to Christmas Past - Kathi Daley

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover. Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop - Jenny Colgan

3. Read a book under 200 pages. Killer Run - Lynn Calhoon

4. Read a book with no "L" in the title. Motion to Suppress - Perri O'Shaunessey

5. Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title. Fatal Winter - G. M. Malliet


message 38: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2385 comments Got done fairly early but posting late!

My finished challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 39: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4206 comments Mod
Congrats, Meg!


message 40: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve Got 2
hought I had signed up guess not

1. December 4 is Earmuff Day, December 6 is Mitten Tree Day, and December 19 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!).

2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree).

3. December 21 is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Read a short book under 200 pages.
Baked in Loyalty by Patti Benning 12/16/2025 (80 pages)

4. December 25 is A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title.
The Dark Remains by William McIlvanney 12/9/2025

5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title.
Let It Snow (Minnesota Christmas, #1) by Heidi Cullinan by Heidi Cullinan 12/18/2025


message 41: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4206 comments Mod
Congrats, Genevieve!


message 42: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4206 comments Mod
December 2025 Mini Challenge
Done

1.- Earmuff Day / Mitten Tree Day / National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Cat's Paws and Curses by Nancy Warren (22/12/2025 - ★★★☆)
2.- Look for an Evergreen Day: Solstice Blessings by Bianca D'Arc (03/12/2025 - ★★★★☆)
3.- Winter Solstice,the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere: Magic in His Arms by Viola Grace (03/12/2025 - ★★★★☆)
4.- A’lphabet or No “L” Day: Written Into the Grave by Vivian Conroy (26/12/2025 - ★★★★)
5.- Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Snow Magic by Bianca D'Arc (14/12/2025 - ★★★★)

Cat's Paws and Curses (Vampire Knitting Club, #8.5) by Nancy Warren Solstice Blessings (Tales of the Were Kinkaid Shifters) by Bianca D'Arc Magic in His Arms (An Obscure Magic #17) by Viola Grace Written into the Grave (Country Gift Shop #3) by Vivian Conroy Snow Magic (Tales of the Were Were-Fey #2) by Bianca D'Arc


message 43: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27917 comments Mod
I’ve been so busy the last couple weeks that I keep forgetting to post my books for this.


1. Read a book that has winter clothing or accessories on the cover (e.g.: winter coat, hat, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens/gloves — bonus if you can find an ugly sweater!). A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover (does not have to be a Christmas tree). The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore

3. Read a short book under 200 pages. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

4. December 25 is A’phabet or No “L” Day: Read a book with no “L” in the title. The Moon-Spinners by Mary Stewart

5. Read a book with “snow” on the cover or in the title. Mistletoe Malarkey by Stella Bixby



A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber The Christmas Tree Farm (Dream Harbor, #3) by Laurie Gilmore A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens The Moon-Spinners by Mary Stewart Mistletoe Malarkey A Shayla Murphy Mystery (Shayla Murphy Mysteries) by Stella Bixby


message 44: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5593 comments Good job Heather!


message 45: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4206 comments Mod
Congrats, Heather!


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