Tina’s Comments (group member since May 18, 2021)

Tina’s comments from the 2022 Monthly Reading Challenge group.

7/7 This is a busy month, let's see how many I can get done :)
WooHoo!! I finished all prompts :)

* MKW: Cold, Room, Life, Bell, Kiss, Dream, Until, Drink
√ Christmas Cocoa Murder by Carlene O'Connor (has a drink in it... I know, I'm stretching it on this one)

* SECRET SANTA! - A book you received as a gift.
√ The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

* “That’s History” - a historical fiction book or a book about a true historical event.
√ The Witchcraft of Salem Village by Shirley Jackson

* “You Better Work, B*tch” - a book with an occupation in the title.
√ The Utterly Uninteresting & Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant by Drew Hayes

* 2020s - a book set in OR written in the 2020s.
√ A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins

* Potpourri
√ Zyla & Kai by Kristina Forest

* BAW 147/52

Let me see if I can do as well as I did in October LOL

5/7 Well, not as good as Oct. but still did pretty good.

* MKW: Again, Loud, Star, Stay, Air, When, Since, Race
~ TBA ???

* “In the Library with the Candlestick” - a mystery [cozy, detective, spies, true crime, whodunnit, or the like.]
√ Murder By The Rocks by Karen MacInerney

* “Body Language” - a book with a body part (head, hands, arms, eyes, etc) in the title.
~ TBA

* “It’s All in the Title” - a ONE WORD title.
√ Undone by Karin Slaughter

* 2010s - a book set in OR written in the 2010s.
√ Peach Pies and Alibis by Ellery Adams

* Potpourri
√ The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart

* BAW 138/52

7/7
Loving this month!!!! Ghosts, Haunted Houses and Halloween <3

* MKW: Fear, Night, Silent, Wicked, Hidden, Bones, Lied, Ghost
√ Ghost of a Potion by Heather Blake

* “Lurking in the Shadows” - a book that has a gray, black, and/or white cover OR a book that shows a shadow on the cover.
√ The Ghost and the Mystery Writer by Bobbi Holmes (shadow in the window)
√ The Ghost and the Muse by Bobbi Holmes (black/grey cover)

* “Strength in Numbers” - a book with a number in the title.
√ A Plus One For Murder by Laura Bradford

* "Rebel Reader” - a (once) banned book.
√ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

* 2000s - a book set in OR written in the 2000s.
√ Working Stiff by Annelise Ryan

* Potpourri
√ Fire Storm by Nancy Mehl
√ A Dark and Secret Place by Jen Williams

* BAW 124/52

3/7

* MKW: Country, House, Top, Man, Wild, Sweet, Once, Wake

* “Back to School” - a book with a school setting, featuring a student or educator OR read a book to educate yourself on a topic you’re interested in learning more about.
~ A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley (the MC has an apprentice she is teaching)

* “All in the Family” - a book about a sister, father, wife, aunt, uncle, step-sister, cousin, etc.
~ These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant

* “Say My Name” - a book written by someone who shares your name.
~ Honest June by Tina Wells

* 1990s - a book set in OR written in the 1990s.

* Potpourri
~ An Occupied Grave by A.G. Barnett

* BAW 111/52

5/7

MKW: One, Secret, Will, Tree, Blue, You, Flame, Thousand

“Bag of Tricks” - a book featuring any kind of magic, illusion, super powers, or enchantments.
~ Of Beast And Beauty by Chanda Hahn

“There’s No Place Like Home” - a book about a house, manor, cabin, etc.
~Dead Bolt by Juliet Blackwell

“Losing My Religion” - a book where religion plays a major role.
~ Assaulted Caramel by Amanda Flower

1980s - a book set in OR written in the 1980s.

Potpourri
~ At the Drop of a Hat by Jenn McKinlay

BAW 94/52

6/7

* MKW: Ever, Shine, Gone, Search, Wood, Under, Road, Like
~ Murder on the Yellow Brick Road by Stuart M. Kaminsky

* “Christmas in July" - a book you received at Christmas but haven't read yet.
~ Faithful Place by Tana French

* “Short But Sweet” - Read a novella, comic, graphic novel, manga, or short book of poetry.

* “BFFs” - a book by an author you’d love to be friends with.
~ To Helvetica And Back by Paige Shelton

* 1970s - a book set in OR written in the 1970s.
~ Bullet for a Star by Stuart M. Kaminsky (written 1977)

* Potpourri
~ Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett

* BAW 78/52

7/7

* MKW: Beneath, Crown, Sing, Rule, Earth, Find, Happen, Cruel
~ Find Me Gone by Sarah Meuleman

* “The Great Outdoors” - a book featuring a garden, nature, country, or harvest setting or plot.
~ Canyons, Caravans, & Cadavers by Tonya Kappes

* “Rainbow Bright” - a book with your favourite colour on the cover.
~ Girl At The Grave by Teri Bailey Black

* “He Said, She Said” - Read mostly female authors? Read a book written by a man. Read mostly male authors? Read a book written by a woman.
~ Red Dragon by Thomas Harris

* 1960s - a book set in OR written in the 1960s.
~ We Have Always Lived In The Castle by Shirley Jackson (pub. 1962)

* Potpourri
~ Raven Black by Ann Cleeves

* BAW 58/52

5/7 Completed

MKW: Away, Wait, Book, Raven, Lake, Angel, Nine, Island
~ The Secret, Book, & Scone Society by Ellery Adams

“Magnificent Middle Grade” - a book that is marketed toward ages 8-14.
~ Small Spaces by Katherine Arden

“Bon Appetit” - a book with food or drink (on the cover, in the title, or a major theme).
~ Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates

“And the Winner is…” a book from the 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards.

1950s - a book set in OR written in the 1950s.

Potpourri
~ The Goodbye Witch by Heather Blake

BAW 49/52

Melissa wrote: "Gah! I am so so sorry Tina! This month has been so crazy (and we're only a week in!) With everyone at home getting sick and work being a complete zoo (elementary teacher over here!), it totally sli..."

Melissa, no worries girl. Family and work are far more important :) Hope you enjoy your day, week and rest of the month. Don't work too hard LOL :)

Melissa wrote: "HAPPY APRIL FOOLS EVERYONE!!

Hiya Melissa, just wondering about the May prompts. Am I just not seeing them or are you not doing some for May? No rush, just wondering :) Hope you are doing well.
Tina :)

6/7

MKW: Last, Watch, Save, Girl, Sun, Tell, Garden, Tomorrow
~ Promise Not To Tell by Jennifer McMahon

“Books on the Menu” - a book that features food, restaurants, cafes, cooking, or baking, on the cover or in the story.
~ No Good Tea Goes Unpunished by Bree Baker

“Chunky Monkey” - a book with over 400 pages.
~ One Of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

“Bucket List” - 1 of the 100 books mentioned in Will Scwalbe’s biography memoir, The End of Your Life Book Club.

1940s - a book set in OR written in the 1940s.
~ The So Blue Marble by Dorothy B. Hughes (written in 1940)

Potpourri
~ Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things by Rachelle J. Christensen

BAW 33/52

4/7

MKW: Dear, Ink, Mercy, Fly, Lost, Never, Match, True

"Countries and Cultures”
~ The Heist by Janet Evanovich

"Never Have I Ever” - a book by a NEW TO YOU author.
~ Ophie's Ghost by Justina Ireland

"Deja Vu” - a book you’ve read before.
~ Falling Up by Shel Silverstein

1930s - a book set in OR written in the 1930s.

Potpourri
~ Two Can Keep A Secret by Karen M. McManus

BAW --/52

Melissa wrote: "Tell me that wasn't the longest month in the history of long months! Good riddance January, let's go February!

OMGosh yes!!! SOOOO long. The past 4 weeks has been awful for our family with COVID. Can't wait to get back reading. I've missed my books.

4/7

MKW: Over, Edge, Rain, Blade, Red, Come, None, Glass

“Laughter and Love” - a relationship story, romance, comedy, or feel good contemporary.
~ Deadly Editions by Paige Shelton

“Clean out the Closet” - a book from your TBR or from the pile you have at home.
~Fake Plastic Girl by Zara Lisbon

“The Book was Better” - a book that was made into a movie.
~ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling

1920s - a book set in OR written in the 1920s.

Potpourri
~ The Far Cry by Fredric Brown

BAW 17/52

4/6

MKW: End, Princess, Dance, Midnight, Court, Why, Winter, Story

“Once Upon A Time”
~ The Loch Ness Papers by Paige Shelton

“Judge a Book by its Cover”
~ Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries by Tonya Kappes

“You in Danger, Girl”
~ Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes by Karin Slaughter
~ Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards

1910s

Potpourri
~ Darker Than Any Shadow by Tina Whittle

BAW - 12/52

Melissa wrote: "Merry Christmas Ladies!

I thought I would create a space where we could chat, confirm, and celebrate the books we've sent and received.

Please add a comment to acknowledge when you have in fact r..."

I'm confused of where we can sign up for the book exchange. I would love to participate in this :)

Sorry, but I'm so confused about this gift exchange. How do I participate and get a secret person to send to?

5/7

* Title starts with Y/Z
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* Author's first OR last name starts with Y/Z
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* Title has a COLOUR in it
~ Death of a Red Heroine by Qiu Xiaolong

* Has a WHITE cover
~ Sleep No More: Six Murderous Tales by P.D. James

* A ‘RE-READ’ of a book you love
~ Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts

* SECRET SANTA! A book you receive from a group member :D
~ Cruel and Unusual by Patricia Cornwell
(received from a different SS exchange than this one)

* Potpourri (reader's choice
~ Lost Books and Old Bones by Paige Shelton

7/7

* Title starts with W/X
~ The Alpine Xanadu by Mary Daheim
(counting the X as being a first letter of any word since this is difficult to find)

* Author's first OR last name starts with W/X
~ Ones and Zeroes by Dan Wells

* Title is a SINGLE word
~ Undone by Kristin Slaughter

* Has a RED cover
~ The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

* Based on a TRUE STORY (loosely or otherwise)
~ Love and Death in the Sunshine State by Cutter Woods

* A book written by an author with YOUR FIRST NAME
~ The Dangerous Edge of Things by Tina Whittle

* Potpourri (reader's choice)
~ The Other Side of Midnight by Simone St. James

5/7

* Title starts with U/V
~ The Unremarkable Heart by Karin Slaughter

* Author's first OR last name starts with U/V

* The word 'FEAR' is in the title OR a major theme in the book
~ A Faint Cold Fear by Karin Slaughter

* Has an ORANGE cover
~ Zero Day by David Baldacci

* A TRUE CRIME book

* A “SCARY” book (scary to YOU)
~ Miss Mary Is Scary by Dan Gutman
Side note: This is my favorite genre and unfortunately, I've yet to find a book that is "scary" to me. Soooooo, I read a book with my niece that has "Scary" in the title and counting that :)

* Potpourri (reader's choice)
~ Murder in the Paperback Parlor by Ellery Adams