October: The Clue (Cluedo) Challenge

[Londa]

Joining in. I can do 4 of these!

[SibylM]

I've started digging through books looking for ones that will meet this challenge. I want to revise my goal to five. Maybe more later! I finished my first one and I gave it five stars:

The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth
Colonel Mustard in the dining room with a candlestick.

[Jodi]

Way to go Sibyl. I have updated your goal and your progress.

[Jodi]

I don't see why not Craig. Without the translator, you wouldn't have been able to read it in English.

[Jojobean]

I'm in

[Jodi]

Yay! Welcome to the challenge Joanne! Do you have a goal? Or do you just want to see how many you get to?

[Theresa~OctoberLace]

I'm almost embarrassed to claim this one, but I used it for my Graphic Novel in the Halloween Costumes Mini Challenge.

Fathom: Dawn of War Beginnings by Talent Caldwell, Blue Cover

Mrs. Peacock with the Wrench in the Conservatory

[Jodi]

Theresa~OctoberLace wrote: "I'm almost embarrassed to claim this one, but I used it for my Graphic Novel in the Halloween Costumes Mini Challenge.

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No embarrassment needed Theresa! Of the four books I have planned for October, only one works for this challenge. Use whatever works :)

[Jodi]

Four people are on the board for this challenge already. Keep reading :)

[mim]

What a brilliant idea! I'm in, though I don't really want to set a goal for myself, at least just yet. I'll just go with it and see how many I can get!

[Jodi]

It is a great challenge, Mim. I have got you in!

[Theresa~OctoberLace]

This afternoon I finished reading Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks, noting the white lace collar and white lettering on the cover.

Mrs. White with the Wrench in the Ballroom.

This is #2 for me.

[Theresa~OctoberLace]

Jodi, do you prefer that I keep posting individually as I finish books, or would you prefer I keep one message updated with all my finishes?

[Jodi]

Normally I would say you could update your original post but with the number of people in this challenge, I would worry I might miss some.

[Theresa~OctoberLace]

Tonight I finished The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence, noting the red in the "O" and other designs on the cover.

Miss Scarlett with the Revolver in the Lounge.

This is #3 for me.

[Jodi]

Wow Theresa, you are really speedy with your books. Keep it up!

[Erika]

2/6


1.Mrs. Peacock with a Knife in the Study
Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey

2. Miss Scarlett with the Wrench in the Study
Be Mine: Alone With You by Shannon Stacey

[Jodi]

I have your update Erika. You are well on your way to making your goal.

[Cathy]

I'm going to try for 5.

[Jodi]

I have you down for 5 Cathy. Good luck. I am looking forward to seeing what you read.

[Jodi]

Updated Participants list! We have so many people for this challenge. I can't wait to see what you all read.


Participants

Sharon: /
Jodi: /2
Lilac: /1
Karina: 2/5
Lianne: 1/3
Erika: 2/6
Megan: 1/3
Biblophile: 2 /
Jessica: /3
Samantha: /1
Sarah Message #18: /
Jack: 3/5
Kathy: /6
Sarah Message #27 : /
Sibyl: 1/5
Diana S: 1/
Theresa: 5/5 Completed
Lorelei: 1/3
Tiffany-Rae: /
Natalie: 2/6
Julieschreiner: /1
Alison: /1
Cherise: 1/3
Laura: /3
Craig: 2/3
Adriana: /TBD
Mave: /1
Londa: /4
Joanne: /
Mim: /
Cathy: /5
Kristy: /1
Heather: /3

[Theresa~OctoberLace]

I just finished
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline with yellow lettering on the cover.

Colonel Mustard with the Revolver in the Conservatory.

This is my #4 book for October, and I've been lucky that all have fit this challenge so far.

[Kristy]

This sounds like fun! I think I will do Miss Scarlet with a wrench in the conservatory.

[Jodi]

Kristy wrote: "This sounds like fun! I think I will do Miss Scarlet with a wrench in the conservatory.



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I have you down Kristy. How appropriate to read an Agatha Christie book for the cluedo challenge.

[Natalie]

Guess #1:

Miss Scarlet with the wrench in the library


Read 10/07/2013

As a side note, can you actually come up with a solution and reveal it at the end to see if anyone got it?

[Cathy]

Coming Up Roses by Catherine Anderson
Mrs. White with a revolver in the conservatory

Loving Julia by Karen Robards
Miss Scarlet with a lead pipe in the kitchen

Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie
Miss Scarlet with a candlestick in the conservatory

The High King by Lloyd Alexander
Colonel Mustard with a knife in the library

Murder at Longbourn by Tracey Kiely
Mrs. Peacock with a lead pipe in the kitchen

[Lorelei]

1/3 Read 10/7/13

Great book! I've had it my to-be-read pile far too long for it to have been so good!

Miss Scarlet with the knife in the kitchen.

Thanks for moderating, Jodi!

[Jodi]

Cathy wrote: "Coming Up Roses by Catherine Anderson
Mrs. White with a revolver in the conservatory

Loving Julia by Karen Robards
Miss Scarlet with a lead pipe in the kitchen

Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Ch..."

Cathy are you finished all of these? Or is this your plan of what to read? I just want to make sure I have your progress accurate.

[Jodi]

Way to go Natalie and Lorelei! I have updated your progress.

@Lorelei, I enjoy leading challenges. It is fun and a different way to participate in the group.

[Jodi]

As a side note, can you actually come up with a solution and reveal it at the..."


I can make up a real solution if people would like, or Kara could. I don't think it was the original intent of the challenge but if people would like that, it might be fun to see how many people guess the solution.

[Lianne]

1/3


One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Mrs. White, Candlestick, Kitchen

[Jodi]

Lianne wrote: "1/3


One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Mrs. White, Candlestick, Kitchen"

How did you like the book Lianne? I remember I loved the movie way back when. I would like to read the book I think.

[Lianne]

Jodi wrote: "Lianne wrote: "1/3


One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Mrs. White, Candlestick, Kitchen"

How did you like the book Lianne? I remember I loved the ..."

I gave it 5 stars. It is written through the perspective of the Chief, which is interesting because of his mental illness. I was really shocked at some parts of the book. The way the staff treated the patients is sickening. I haven't seen the movie yet, so I don't know if they did justice to the book. I can't wait to watch it after reading the book. Jack Nicholson seems perfect for the role of McMurphy.

[Karina]

1/5:

Colonel Mustard with the candlestick in the dining room

Cory Doctorow - Pirate Cinema

[Jodi]

Karina wrote: "1/5:

Colonel Mustard with the candlestick in the dining room

Cory Doctorow - Pirate Cinema
"

I love the cover of the book! It is so interesting.

[Theresa~OctoberLace]

I just finished Life After Life by Kate Atkinson with red roses on the cover.

I had honestly planned to read this before Kara used it as an example, but I'll go with her suggestion:

Miss Scarlett with the lead pipe in the kitchen.

This was #5 for me, but the run is at an end. My next 2 books don't work for this challenge.

[Jodi]

Congratulations Theresa on completing your challenge! Keep it going to see how far you can go!

[Theresa~OctoberLace]

Jodi wrote: "Congratulations Theresa on completing your challenge! Keep it going to see how far you can go!"

I will, Jodi. This is a fun one!

[Natalie]

Guess #2: Mr. Green with the wrench in the study


Read 10/9/2013

[Jodi]

Well done Natalie! Keep reading :)

[Mary (Biblophile)]

Just got back from vacation and finished my first book
Reverend Green in the lounge with a lead pipe .

[Jodi]

Biblophile wrote: "Just got back from vacation and finished my first book
Reverend Green in the lounge with a lead pipe .

I thought this was a cozy book challenge but apparent..."

It is such a bright and pretty cover with such a sinister title.

[Heather]

My goal since I am coming into this in the middle of the month will be 3. I have six weeks off from work and I am hoping to get some fun reading in for a change from reading nothing but textbooks.

[Moth]

1/3

1 -


Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (Reverend Green, Candlestick, Dining Room)

[Jodi]

Welcome to the challenge Heather! Six weeks away from textbooks sounds like heaven. Enjoy the challenge.



@ Cherise I have you updated :)

[Mary (Biblophile)]

- Miss Scarlett in the library with a lead pipe.

[Jodi]

Craig I have you down for 2 now. I counted the first one you asked about the author and translator.


I think I have everyone updated. Can you let me know if I am missing any of your updates. Thanks.

[Karina]

2/5:

Mrs Peacock with the wrench in the study

Elizabeth Sims - You've Got a Book in You: A Stress-Free Guide to Writing the Book of Your Dreams

[Jodi]

Congratulations Karina! Keep going, you are well on your way :)

[Mary (Biblophile)]

- Mrs. Peacock in the ballroom with a candlestick.