Jan 2013 - Mini Challenge

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

As always, these are based around odd or wacky holidays. Honest, I am not making them up! Read as many or as few categories as you want. Your choice to fill them with all cozies or any book.

Jan 2 - Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day - Read a book with a flag on the cover, or a book cover with the colors of your countries flag on the cover.

Jan 6 - Cuddle Up Day - Cuddle up with your favorite cozy author. Your choice.

Jan 10 - Peculiar People Day - Read a book with a peculiar person in it. Doesn't have to be the main character.

Jan 16 - National Nothing Day - Read a book whose title or author (first or last name) starts with N.

2nd Week of Jan is Letter Writing Week - Read any book with a letter shown on the cover, a character in a book says they're writing or reading a letter, or the book actually shows letters (or a note) written to a character. (Is a written clue found?)
BONUS: Actually write someone a letter! Must be hand written. Email and text don't count. In a pinch, a typed letter counts as long as it's still sent via snail mail with a stamp. Let's all brighten up someone's mailbox. :)

Enjoy and Happy New Year!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Thank you, I'll try to choose them. For cuddling, it's clear. Not a cozy, buy Jayne Ann Krentz has a new book out on Jan, 8th...

[Naomi]

I'm in! 5/5 DONE


Flagpole - Drop Dead on Recall by Sheila Webster Boneham

Favorite author - Etched in Silver by Yasmine Galenorn

Peculiar person - God on a Harley by Joan Brady

N - True Believer by Nicholas Sparks

Letter writing - Black Point by Jerome T. Burke

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Can Ms Marple be the "peculiar person"? I'm not so sure...

[Sue]

I'm in

Jan 2 - Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day - Read a book with a flag on the cover, or a book cover with the colors of your countries flag on the cover.

Jan 6 - Cuddle Up Day - Cuddle up with your favorite cozy author. Your choice.

Jan 10 - Peculiar People Day - Read a book with a peculiar person in it. Doesn't have to be the main character.

Jan 16 - National Nothing Day - Read a book whose title or author (first or last name) starts with N.

2nd Week of Jan is Letter Writing Week - Read any book with a letter shown on the cover, a character in a book says they're writing or reading a letter, or the book actually shows letters (or a note) written to a character. (Is a written clue found?)

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Marisa wrote: "Can Ms Marple be the "peculiar person"? I'm not so sure..."

It's up to you who fits Peculiar because I can't decide for everyone. What's peculiar to one person wouldn't be to another.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Thank you, I have come with another novel, I think it fits better.

[Anne]

I am in


Flagpole -

Favorite author -

Peculiar person -

N -

Letter writingA Kiss Before Dying Finished 1/5/12

[Teresa]

I'm in.

2nd week of Jan - Letter writing week - The Christmas Letter.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

1 / 5

Jan 2 - Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day: A Pedigree To Die For
Jan 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Dream Eyes
Jan 10 - Peculiar People Day: Splitsville.com by Tonya Kappes (01/06/13 - ★★★)
Jan 16 - National Nothing Day: Nemesis
2nd Week of Jan is Letter Writing Week: The Dead Sea Cipher

[Anne]

I am in


Flagpole -

Favorite author -

Peculiar person -

N - Ngaio Marsh, Colour SchemeFinished 1/8/13

Letter writingA Kiss Before Dying Finished 1/5/13

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

3 / 5

Jan 2 - Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day: A Pedigree To Die For
Jan 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Dream Eyes by Jayne Ann Krentz (01/10/13 - ★★★★)
Jan 10 - Peculiar People Day: Splitsville.com by Tonya Kappes (01/06/13 - ★★★)
Jan 16 - National Nothing Day: Nemesis by Agatha Christie (01/11/13 - ★★★★)
2nd Week of Jan is Letter Writing Week: The Dead Sea Cipher

[Valorie]

4/5 Done

1. Flagpole: Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon by Donna Andrews 1/6 ★★★★
2. Cuddle Up: Sleeping With Anemone by Kate Collins
3. Peculiar People: Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich 1/2 ★★★★★
4. National Nothing: Aunt Dimity and the Duke by Nancy Atherton 1/9 ★★★★
5. Letter Writing: The Dead Sea Cipher by Elizabeth Peters 1/15 ★★★

[Lynne]

I will try this one. See how far I get.

1. Flagpole: (22 Jan 2013)
2. Cuddle Up: (19 Jan 2013)
3. Peculiar People: (6 Jan 2013)
4. Nothing:
5. Letter: (24 Jan 2013)

[Valorie]

Mini Monthly Challenge

5/5 Done Yay!

1. Flagpole: Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon by Donna Andrews 1/6 ★★★★
2. Cuddle Up: Sleeping With Anemone by Kate Collins 1/23 ★★★★
3. Peculiar People: Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich 1/2 ★★★★★
4. National Nothing: Aunt Dimity and the Duke by Nancy Atherton 1/9 ★★★★
5. Letter Writing: The Dead Sea Cipher by Elizabeth Peters 1/15 ★★★

[Leslie]

Finished!

Jan 2 - Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day - Aunt Dimity's Death by Nancy Atherton done 1/1

Jan 6 - Cuddle Up Day - Lord of the Silent by Elizabeth Peters done 1/13

Jan 10 - Peculiar People Day - The Skull Beneath the Skin by P.D. James done 1/21

Jan 16 - National Nothing Day - Nearly Departed in Deadwood by Ann Charles done 1/29

2nd Week of Jan is Letter Writing Week - Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley done 1/26

[Anne]

Flagpole - Mrs. Pollifax Unveiledfinished 1/28/13

Favorite author - Murder Walks the Plank by Carolyn Hart finished 1/26/13

Peculiar person -A Wedding to Die For finished 1/21/13

N - Ngaio Marsh, Colour SchemeFinished 1/8/13

Letter writingA Kiss Before Dying Finished 1/5/13

I have finished the challenge and I really enjoyed this challenge

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Anne! Congrats, Kari!

[Valorie]

Hooray Leslie, Anne, and Kari!

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Kari wrote: "Does Pink white and blue count for the US flag?"

Close but red is better than pink.

[Nell]

Jan 2 - Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day - Read a book cover with the colors of your country's flag on the cover.
The Heat of the Moon by Sandra Parshall √

Jan 10 - Peculiar People Day - Read a book with a peculiar person in it.
State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy (The Chameleon - assassin)√

2nd Week of Jan is Letter Writing Week - Read any book with a letter shown on the cover, a character in a book says they're writing or reading a letter, or the book actually shows letters (or a note) written to a character. (Is a written clue found?)
The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis (Pearl writes Hattie) √
BONUS: Wrote two thank you notes (handwritten) and mailed them.

[Leslie]

Thanks :)

[Lynne]

Didn't quite make it, I got 5/6 done. Haven't finished my "Nothing" book, and won't finish tonight either :( Darn life getting in the way of my reading. Oh well, it was fun trying. On to the next challenge :)

[Linda]

Congrats to all the finishers!! Here's where I ended the month. My list was half based on what I'm actually reading with some fantasy picks to fill out the categories that I knew I wouldn't get to.

Run up the flagpole - The Eye of the World 1/9/13
Cuddle Up Day - Bantam of the Opera
Peculiar People Day - Murder Shoots the Bull
National Nothing Day - Highlights to Heaven by Nancy J. Cohen
Letter Writing Week - The Great Hunt 1/19/13

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Congrats to all finishers.

[❂ Murder by Death]

I'm gonna sneak in because I actually participated this month! :D Finished 4 out of 5 - never could find a book with a flag on the front....

Jan 6 - Cuddle Up Day - What a Ghoul Wants

Jan 10 - Peculiar People Day - Third Grave Dead Ahead (an old lady who throws soup cans at everyone)

Jan 16 - National Nothing Day - Read a book whose title or author (first or last name) starts with N.
Nightshade on Elm Street

2nd Week of Jan is Letter Writing Week - Recipe for Treason: A Lady Arianna Regency Mystery

[Melodie]

January 2013 Mini Challenge

4/4 DONE 1/25/13

Jan 2 - Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day - Read a book with a flag on the cover, or a book cover with the colors of your countries flag on the cover. Arsenic and Old Cake by Jacklyn BradyDONE 1/19/13

Jan 6 - Cuddle Up Day - Cuddle up with your favorite cozy author. Your choice. The Road to Cardinal Valley by Earlene FowlerDONE 1/9/13

Jan 10 - Peculiar People Day - Read a book with a peculiar person in it. Doesn't have to be the main character. Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti by Bailey CatesDONE 1/25/13

2nd Week of Jan is Letter Writing Week - Read any book with a letter shown on the cover, a character in a book says they're writing or reading a letter, or the book actually shows letters (or a note) written to a character. (Is a written clue found?) Fonduing Fathers by Julie HyzyDONE 1/23/13

[Valorie]

Hooray to all the finishers!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats to all finishers!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

I finished on time, although I didn't report it.

Done

Jan 2 - Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day: A Pedigree To Die For by Laurien Berenson (01/24/13 - ★★★★)
Jan 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Dream Eyes by Jayne Ann Krentz (01/10/13 - ★★★★)
Jan 10 - Peculiar People Day: Splitsville.com by Tonya Kappes (01/06/13 - ★★★)
Jan 16 - National Nothing Day: Nemesis by Agatha Christie (01/11/13 - ★★★★)
2nd Week of Jan is Letter Writing Week: The Dead Sea Cipher by Elizabeth Peters (01/27/13 - ★★★)

[Valorie]

Congrats Marisa!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Reporting in late...


Jan 2 - Run the Flag up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day: Read a book with a flag on the cover.
Luke by Jill Shalvis


Jan 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Cuddle up with your favorite (cozy) author. Your choice.
Maybe not cozy, but a favorite author: The First Prophet by Kay Hooper


Jan 10 - Peculiar People Day: Read a book with a peculiar person in it.
Love Talker by Elizabeth Peters (Lots of odd characters in this one!)


Jan 16 - National Nothing Day: Read a book whose title starts with N.
Night of the Living Dandelion by Kate Collins


2nd Week of Jan is Letter Writing Week: Read any book with a letter shown on the cover, a character in a book says they're writing or reading a letter, etc.
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters (A letter plays into the plot)


BONUS: Actually write someone a letter! Must be hand written. I wrote a couple, actually, and received one as well.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Heather!

[Valorie]

Yay Heather!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Thanks Marisa and Valorie! I'm glad I was able to complete this one as February isn't looking so good.