Cozy Mysteries discussion

Are you ready for the latest literary scavenger hunt? Here are your mini challenges for the month of May 2015:


RULES:

** Books DO NOT all have to be mysteries. You can use any genres.

** You can only use a book once for this challenge, but can use it for other challenges (such as the Ultimate, World Trip or seasonal challenges).

** You DO NOT have to choose books in advance.


1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day: Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it.

2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).

3. May 4 is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you: Read a book with “star” in the title, or that has stars on the cover.

4. May 5 is National Teachers Day: Read a book with a teacher in it, or where someone is in school.

5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.

Great advice, nicely written.

I saw this and thought, man this is up REALLY early and then it hit me - May is next week! April has been a blur...onward to May!

Nearly half way through the year!

1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day: Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it.
The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs 05/01/2015

2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).
The Fortune Hunter by Daisy Goodwin 05/2/2015 (horse/hunt riding)

3. May 4 is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you: Read a book with “star” in the title, or that has stars on the cover.

4. May 5 is National Teachers Day: Read a book with a teacher in it, or where someone is in school.
Hello from the Gillespies by Monica McInerney (Ig is still at school) 05/02/2015

5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.

1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day: Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it.
Staged to Deathby Karen Rose Smith Completed 05/02

2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).

3. May 4 is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you: Read a book with “star” in the title, or that has stars on the cover.

4. May 5 is National Teachers Day: Read a book with a teacher in it, or where someone is in school.

5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.

I'm in. My list will be posted here. At least, I hope so... I haven't tried the html stuff in my comments as of yet. :) So, I may have to edit this comment...

Woo-hoo!!!! It worked! I just love learning new stuff. Now, I gotta figure out the "spoiler" stuff. ;)

Kimberly wrote: "I'm in. My list will be posted here. At least, I hope so... I haven't tried the html stuff in my comments as of yet. :) So, I may have to edit this comment...

Woo-hoo!!!! It worked! I just love le..."

Spoilers are easy compared to making a link! Just type the word spoiler in between <> to start and then /spoiler in between <> to finish. For example, (view spoiler)[this is a test (hide spoiler)] is typed as:

<spoiler>this is a test</spoiler>

(In case you were wondering, I typed the above with special html codes so you could see what it looks like without actually being a spoiler.)

1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day: Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it.
Can't Wait to Get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg 5/5/15


2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse that appears somewhere in the book. Last Chance Beauty Queen by Hope Ramsay 5/2/15

3. May 4 is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you: Read a book with stars on the cover Brownies and Broomsticks 5/8/15

4. May 5 is National Teachers Day: Read a book with a teacher in it Murder at the National Cathedral by Margaret Truman 5/29/15

5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover. The Inn at Eagle Point by Sherryl Woods 5/13/15

Leslie wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "I'm in. My list will be posted here. At least, I hope so... I haven't tried the html stuff in my comments as of yet. :) So, I may have to edit this comment...

Woo-hoo!!!! It worke..."

Thanks Leslie! :) I've been wondering how it's done and I didn't notice it in the "some html is ok" list.

I am in...looks like some good categories.

6/6

1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day: Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it. DONE

2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).

3. Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you: Read a book with “star” in the title, or that has stars on the cover. DONE

4. Teachers Day: Read a book with a teacher in it, or where someone is in school. DONE

5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover. DONE

Plus Bonus of Author of the Month

I'm in and will start with a goal of 3.

5/3

1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day: Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it. Grave Sight 5/1/15

2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one). Pride and Prejudice 5/9/15

3. May 4 is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you: Read a book with “star” in the title, or that has stars on the cover. The Book of Life 5/24/15

4. May 5 is National Teachers Day: Read a book with a teacher in it, or where someone is in school. Paper Towns 5/18/15

5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan 5/20/15

Still have some categories to fill in but I was able to come up with books for some really quickly!

Mother Goose Day and Mother's Day: Mother's Day Murder

Kentucky Derby: The Bridled Groom

Star Wars Day: May the fourth be with you: Read a book with “star” in the title, or that has stars on the cover.

National Teachers Day: Murder of a Creped Suzette

Wildflower Week and Water a Flower Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.

This is Julesy's tracking post. I think I have my books picked out already and will post them when completed.

Updated: May 13th
Progress: 4/5

1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day: Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it.
Wave Good-bye by Lila Dare

2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).
By the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder

3. May 4 is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you: Read a book with “star” in the title, or that has stars on the cover.
The Shanghai Moon by S.J. Rozan - There is a star barely visible in between the lights of the bridge.

4. May 5 is National Teachers Day: Read a book with a teacher in it, or where someone is in school.
One False Move by Harlan Coben - In this book, the MC attends medical school.

5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.

1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day: Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it.

2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).

3. May 4 is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you: Read a book with “star” in the title, or that has stars on the cover.

4. May 5 is National Teachers Day: Read a book with a teacher in it, or where someone is in school.

5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.

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I'll give this one a try, too.

5/5

1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day : Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it.

Group, Photo, Grave....5/1/15

2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby : Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).

A Basket of Trouble.....5/6/15

3. May 4 is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you : Read a book with “star” in the title, or that has stars on the cover.

Cloaked in Malice....5/3/15

4. May 5 is National Teachers Day : Read a book with a teacher in it, or where someone is in school.

Schooled in Lies.....5/22/15

5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day : Read a book with flowers on the cover.

Big Bunny Bump Off....5/15/15

I'm in for this month.

4/5 as of May 27/2015

1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day : Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it.
Pall in the Family by Dawn Eastman, May 17/2015

2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby : Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book: Dick Francis's Damage by Felix Francis, May 25/2015

3. May 4 is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you : Read a book with “star” in the title, or that has stars on the cover.

4. May 5 is National Teachers Day : Read a book with a teacher in it, or where someone is in school.
As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley, May 9/2015

5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day : Read a book with flowers on the cover. The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde, May 25/2015

In between semesters of grad school so I’m in for this month.
3/5 as of 5/31/15
1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day: Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it-
2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book- Paw and Order - Diane Kelly - 5/20/15 (at rodeo)
3. May 4 is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you: Read a book with “star” in the title, or that has stars on the cover-
4. May 5 is National Teachers Day: Read a book with a teacher in it, or where someone is in school-
NYPD Red 3 - James Patterson 5/23/15
5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover- Borrowed Crime: A Bookmobile Cat Mystery - Laurie Cass 5/11/15

I am in for this month! I have my books picked out!

1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day: Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it. The Age of Miracles 05.10.15

2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one). High Stakes 05.30.15

3. May 4 is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you: Read a book with “star” in the title, or that has stars on the cover. Brownies and Broomsticks 05.31.15

4. May 5 is National Teachers Day: Read a book with a teacher in it, or where someone is in school. The Last Time We Say Goodbye 05.16.15

5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.Dead in the Family 05.17.15

1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day: Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it.

2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).

3. May 4 is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you: Read a book with “star” in the title, or that has stars on the cover.

4. May 5 is National Teachers Day: Read a book with a teacher in it, or where someone is in school.

5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.

I finished the May challenge halfway through the month!

Updated: May 15th
Progress: 5/5

1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day: Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it.
Wave Good-bye by Lila Dare

2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book (Hint: Dick Francis books are ideal for this one).
By the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder

3. May 4 is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you: Read a book with “star” in the title, or that has stars on the cover.
The Shanghai Moon by S.J. Rozan - There is a star barely visible in between the lights of the bridge.

4. May 5 is National Teachers Day: Read a book with a teacher in it, or where someone is in school.
One False Move by Harlan Coben - In this book, the MC attends medical school.

5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Woo Hoo, way to go Julesy! Congratulations.

Good job!

Congrats Julesy! :) That's awesome!

Congrats, Julesy!

Congrats, Julesy! I have only one more to go myself.

Just finished up!

Mother Goose Day and Mother's Day: The Ghost and the Haunted Mansion 5/6/15

Kentucky Derby: The Bridled Groom 5/9/15

Star Wars Day: Kiss of Death 5/15/15

National Teachers Day: Murder of a Creped Suzette 5/18/15

Wildflower Week and Water a Flower Day: Mother's Day Murder 5/12/15

Way to go Linda, I might not get this one, I still have 3 more to go.

Congrats, Linda! I don't think I can finish it this month, as I'm reading a fantasy trilogy and they are more than 300 pages each book.

Congrats to all who have finished.

I completed my five...plus I added author of the month! I still have time, so I am doing another by author of the month.

Congratulations Linda and Valerie! :)

I have two more to go, so hopefully I can finish. The one I'm on is over 500 pages long, but there are still 10 days left. :)

Updated message 11.

3/3

Updated message 11.

4/3

Congrats, Linda!

I started my last book for this challenge last night.

Update Message 16:

5/5....DONE

Congratulations Mary. This was a tough one for me this month.

Congrats, Mary!

Good job, Mary!

Good job, everyone!! I agree, some of the topics were a little harder, and more out of my comfort zone. Example, the horse book. Used an author I have read before that also does ones with horses, but it still was not exactly my area of enjoyment. But, I made it through!

Updated message 11. Challenge complete. My goal was 3 but I managed to get in all 5.

Good for you, Charity!

Congrats, Charity!

Way to go Charity.

Good job, Charity!

Congratulations, Mary and Charity!

I surprised myself by finding a book for each category, even tho I may have stretched a category or two!

May 2015 Mini-Challenges

5/5

1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day: Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it. heroine is a mother
The Liar by Nora Roberts

2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover:
3. May 4 is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you: Read a book that has stars on the cover. the stars are hard to see, but they're there!
4. May 5 is National Teachers Day: Read a book with a teacher in it, or where someone is in school. Dr. Dee's daughters have a tutor - hope that qualifies!
5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover. Those are lavender stalks on the cover & they feature in the story

Finished over the weekend! ☺



1. May 1 is Mother Goose Day and May 10 is Mother's Day: Read a book with a mother or grandmother in it.
Betrayed by Lisa Scottoline

2. May 2 is the Kentucky Derby: Read a book with a horse on the cover, or one that appears somewhere in the book.
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

3. May 4 is Star Wars Day – May the fourth be with you: Read a book with "star" in the title, or that has stars on the cover.
Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates

4. May 5 is National Teachers Day: Read a book with a teacher in it, or where someone is in school.
Out of Sight, Out of Time by Ally Carter

5. The second week is Wildflower Week, and May 30 is Water a Flower Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Keeping Mum by Alyse Carlson

Way to go, BJ!

Congrats, Heather!