Nov 2013 - Mini-Challenge

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

Sorry it's late folks!
Remember, do as few or as many as you like, and they don't all have to be mysteries.

November is National Novel Writing Month - Read a book where someone (not necessarily the main character) is a writer of some kind (novelist, reporter, etc.)

Nov 2 is Book Lovers Day - Read a book set in a bookstore, about someone who repairs or restores books, or about a librarian.

Nov 11 is Veteran's Day - Read a book where a character is active duty military or a veteran, or the cover has a flag on it. A book would also count if the author was a veteran.

Nov 15 is America Recycles Day - Read a used book, or a book that involves recycling in some way.

Nov 21 is False Confession Day - Read a book where a character makes a false confession.

Last one might be the hardest. Feel free to list a few books you know qualify that you've read to help out others since it's hard to know if a book qualifies for that one until after you've read it.

~Kate aka Briansgirl

[Melissa]

Nov 2013 - Mini-Challenge
Progress: 5/5 - Done!


November is National Novel Writing Month - Read a book where someone (not necessarily the main character) is a writer of some kind (novelist, reporter, etc.) - Christmas Carol Murder - 11/1/13

Nov 2 is Book Lovers Day - Read a book set in a bookstore, about someone who repairs or restores books, or about a librarian. -Bookplate Special - 11/24/13

Nov 11 is Veteran's Day - Read a book where a character is active duty military or a veteran, or the cover has a flag on it. A book would also count if the author was a veteran. -Death Drops - 11/3/13

Nov 15 is America Recycles Day - Read a used book, or a book that involves recycling in some way. -An Uninvited Ghost (used book) - 11/12/13

Nov 21 is False Confession Day - Read a book where a character makes a false confession. -Jacob's Daughter - 11/8/13

[Linda]

My plan for November:

National Novel Writing Month - This Pen For Hire

Book Lovers Day - Murder By the Book

Veteran's Day - Hooked Up(being a little broad in my interpretation of a flag)

America Recycles Day - A Dinner to Die For

False Confession Day -

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

Seeing Linda that it's from our featured author this month, I'll let it slide and qualify. ;)

[Ellen]

What they carried" by Tim O'Brian is an exquisite book about the Vietnam war. It's not a mystery but a classic novel written in stirring language.

[Lynne]

Here's my list for this challenge:

November is National Novel Writing Month - Read a book where someone (not necessarily the main character) is a writer of some kind (novelist, reporter, etc.) Written in Stone 3 November 2013

Nov 2 is Book Lovers Day - Read a book set in a bookstore, about someone who repairs or restores books, or about a librarian. Carbs & Cadavers 6 November 2013

Nov 11 is Veteran's Day - Read a book where a character is active duty military or a veteran, or the cover has a flag on it. A book would also count if the author was a veteran.

Nov 15 is America Recycles Day - Read a used book, or a book that involves recycling in some way.

Nov 21 is False Confession Day - Read a book where a character makes a false confession.

[Veronica]

Rats! I should have waited to read Murder and Marinara for the NaNoWriMo challenge. The female protagonist is a writer. I read it last month.

[Ben]

For book lovers day one of my favourite books The Burglar in the Library.

[Kai Hunter]

ஐ Briansgirl (Book Sale Queen)ஐ wrote: "Sorry it's late folks!
Remember, do as few or as many as you like, and they don't all have to be mysteries.

November is National Novel Writing Month - Read a book where someone (not necessarily t..."

November 2 - Book Lovers Day - Out of Circulation by Miranda James

[Debbie]

I'm going to give this a try...
4/5

Book Lovers Day -

National Novel Writing Month - Cold Storage, Alaska11/18/13

Veteran's Day -Palisades Park 11/9/13

America Recycles Day - Wicked Weaves 11/23/13

False Confession Day - Last Writes 11/12/13

[Melissa]

So, I'll keep looking for a book with a false confession in it, but if I don't find anything else, wondering if this would fit Skating Under the Wire.

I'm trying not to give a spoiler, but basically, if a character has memory issues so isn't sure about their actions and therefore evades investigators and basically falsely makes themselves look guilty. Do we think this could count under false confession day?

[Terrance]

Rex Strut's SECOND CONFESSION is a great example

[Maria]

There are false confessions in the last two books I just read:

Lorna Barrett's Not the Killing Type
Joyce and Jim Lavene A Finder's Fee

Hope that helps!

[Rebecca]

Okay, I can't resist, since people seem to be short on books about libraries and librarians. It's a short fast read, though not a mystery.
The Ninja Librarian

[Naomi]

I'm in the midst of NaNoWriMo, but I'll try to complete this challenge too this month! 5/5 DONE


November is National Novel Writing Month - Poisoned Prose by Ellery Adams

Nov 2 is Book Lovers Day - Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett

Nov 11 is Veteran's Day - Tripwire by Lee Child

Nov 15 is America Recycles Day - The Night Awakens: A Mystery Writers of America Anthology by Mystery Writers of America

Nov 21 is False Confession Day - The Confession by Charles Todd

The false confession book is the 15th in the Ian Rutledge cozy series, but can certainly be read as a standalone. It's the first in the series that I've read, and there wasn't anything I didn't understand. Here's my blurb of the book, and I gave it 5-stars. It takes place in 1920 England:

Scotland Yard Inspector, Ian Rutledge, is approached in his office by a man reporting a murder. He refuses to give any details about the murder other than revealing the names of the killer and the victim. Rutledge begins to investigate the case, when suddenly another murder takes place.

And yes, I've kept up my writing in NaNo while I read all these!

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

Melissa wrote: "So, I'll keep looking for a book with a false confession in it, but if I don't find anything else, wondering if this would fit Skating Under the Wire.

I'm trying not to give a spoi..."

Go for it!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Rebecca wrote: "Okay, I can't resist, since people seem to be short on books about libraries and librarians. It's a short fast read, though not a mystery.
The Ninja Librarian[bookcover:The Ninja L..."

Thank you, not for this challenge (I'm short of decision, not of possibilities ;) ), but for another one with Western Novels.

[Rebecca]

"Short of decision, not possibilities"--love that line!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Rebecca wrote: ""Short of decision, not possibilities"--love that line!"

I'm with Rebecca--love that line! ☺

[Melissa]

Well, I actually read a book with a false confession! It's Amish fiction, not a mystery, but a church member makes a false confession to the bishop.

Jacob's Daughter

So, that really worked out!

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

That's great Melissa. The wacky holiday really fits our cozy mystery theme, but it's nearly impossible to find out if a book will have a false confession before reading it! (That's why I suggested others might offer up books they know will qualify to help others out.) So thanks for helping with another choice!

[❂ Murder by Death]

Oh! I just remembered, the first book of the Bibliophile mysteries by Kate Carlisle has a false confession in it.

Homicide in Hardcover

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "Oh! I just remembered, the first book of the Bibliophile mysteries by Kate Carlisle has a false confession in it.

Homicide in Hardcover"

Drats, already read that! ☺

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Heather L wrote: "❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "Oh! I just remembered, the first book of the Bibliophile mysteries by Kate Carlisle has a false confession in it.

[book:Homicide in Hardco..."

Same here ☺

[Beth]

November is National Novel Writing Month - The Diva Takes the CakeKrista Davis Read 11/19

Nov 2 is Book Lovers Day - A Novel Way to DieAli Brandon Read 11/21


Nov 11 is Veteran's Day - Agatha ChristieThe ABC Murders read 11/20


Nov 15 is America Recycles Day - Read a used book, or a book that involves recycling in some way. Murder on the QE2Jessica Fletcher read 11/17(used book)

Nov 21 is False Confession Day - Read a book where a character makes a false confession.The Barrakee MysteryArthur W. Upfieldread 11/18
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[Rebecca]

A little late, but here's a suggestion for Nov. 15, Recycling day:
The Recycled Citizen

[Christine]

Natioanl Novel Writing Month- Murder and Marinara by Rosie Genova

Book Lovers Day- Read It and Weep by Jenn McKinlay

Veteran's Day- Milkshakes, Mermaids, and Murder by Sara Rosett

American Recycles Day-

False Confession Day- Seed No Evil by Kate Collins

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Well, it looks like I am changing up my list a bit. I originally picked up Seed No Evil (Flower Shop #14) as my Veterans Day book (Marco being a former army ranger), but surprise, surprise -- there's a false confession at the end! So...since that's harder to find in Mount TBR than a book with a military connection, a change of titles it will be!

(view spoiler)[For those who have read this series -- and if you aren't to book 14 STOP READING THIS SPOILER NOW! -- the false confession is made by the lady at the animal shelter, in an attempt to protect her 13-yr-old son. (hide spoiler)]

[Nell]

❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "Oh! I just remembered, the first book of the Bibliophile mysteries by Kate Carlisle has a false confession in it.

Homicide in Hardcover"

Thanks Jennifer. I was looking for one and have this unread in my TBR. Not sure I'll get to it this month though.

[Melissa]

Done, updated in post #2. :)

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Congrats, Melissa! I have one book left. Question is, will I get it done by end of the week, what with Thanksgiving and a lot of other stuff going on this weekend? :-\

[Linda]

I'm not expecting a false confession in the book I'm reading now, so I think I'll say that I'm done with my November challenge.

National Novel Writing Month - This Pen For Hire 11/12/13

Book Lovers Day - Murder By the Book 11/21/13

Veteran's Day - Hooked Up(being a little broad in my interpretation of a flag) 11/15/13

America Recycles Day - A Dinner to Die For 11/18/13






Congrats to everyone else who is finishing up!!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Melissa! And congrats, Linda, you always can get a surprise ;)

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Congrats, Linda! As Marisa said, you never know -- you might get a surprise false confession at the end. That's what happened to me with Seed No Evil -- the false confession is in the next to last chapter!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Done

November - National Novel Writing Month: A Novel Way to Die by Lynda Wilcox (11/17/2013 - ★★★★)

Nov 2 - Book Lovers Day: Miss Zukas and the Raven's Dance by Jo Dereske (11/13/2013 - ★★★★)

Nov 11 - Veteran's Day: Bury the Lead by Mary Nealy (11/22/2013 - ★★★)

Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Puzzles of the Black Widowers by Isaac Asimov (11/26/2013 - ★★★★)

Nov 21 - False Confession Day: A Finder's Fee by Joyce Lavene & Jim Lavene (11/29/2013 - ★★★★)

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Carol!

[Elizabeth]

I read A Small Case of Murder It has a veteran hero/detective. I wanted to read this for a while and was pretty disappointed in the characters. There were very strong dichotomies with women falling at the feet of the main man, who was kind of a jerk. Boo. I finished it for the mini challenge though, and now I know the series is not my cup of tea.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Thank you by the tip, Elizabeth. I think it's not my cup of tea either.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Whew, finished over the weekend!


November is National Novel Writing Month. Read a book where someone is a writer of some kind.

One Last Good-Bye by Joyce Lavene & Jim Lavene (view spoiler)[No one said the writer had to be alive...right? ☺ (hide spoiler)]


Nov 2 is Book Lovers Day. Read a book . . . about a librarian.

A Timely Vision by Joyce Lavene & Jim Lavene (The person in charge of historical archives is technically a librarian . . . right? ☺ )


Nov 11 is Veteran's Day. Read a book where a character is active duty military or a veteran.

Born on the 4th of July (Includes: Men Out of Uniform, #6.5) by Jill Shalvis/Rhonda Nelson/Karen Foley (Two soldiers and a marine)


Nov 15 is America Recycles Day. Read a used book.

Assumed Identity by Julie Miller


Nov 21 is False Confession Day. Read a book where a character makes a false confession.

Seed No Evil by Kate Collins (Came at the very end of the book. (view spoiler)[For those who have read this book and can't remember the false confession, a mother confesses to murder to try to protect her 13-yr-old son.) (hide spoiler)]

[Leslie]

I finished this mini-challenge, although I had to use one non-mystery to do it!
November 2013 Mini-Challenge

November is National Novel Writing Month - Read a book where someone (not necessarily the main character) is a writer of some kind (novelist, reporter, etc.) - The Case-book of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Watson supposedly writes the chronicles of Holmes' cases) (done 11/19)

Nov 2 is Book Lovers Day - Read a book set in a bookstore, about someone who repairs or restores books, or about a librarian. -- The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield (done 11/23)

Nov 11 is Veteran's Day - Read a book where a character is active duty military or a veteran, or the cover has a flag on it. A book would also count if the author was a veteran. - The Riddle of the Third Mile (done 11/20)

Nov 15 is America Recycles Day - Read a used book, or a book that involves recycling in some way. - The Duke's Daughter (not a mystery) (done 11/29)

Nov 21 is False Confession Day - Read a book where a character makes a false confession -- Case Histories by Kate Atkinson (done 11/13)

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Leslie wrote: "I finished this mini-challenge, although I had to use one non-mystery to do it!"


The nice thing about the mini-challenges is that they don't all have to be mysteries. Congrats on finishing! ;)

[Leslie]

Heather L wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I finished this mini-challenge, although I had to use one non-mystery to do it!"


The nice thing about the mini-challenges is that they don't all have to be mysteries. Congrats on f..."

Right back at you! :)

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Thanks! ☺

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Heather! Congrats, Leslie!

[Elizabeth]

Naomi wrote: "I'm in the midst of NaNoWriMo, but I'll try to complete this challenge too this month! 5/5 DONE


November is National Novel Writing Month - Poisoned Prose by [author:Ellery Adams|4..."

Thanks for the information! I'm going to give the Ian Rutledge series a try. The books sound very cozy indeed.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Thanks, Marisa!

[Nell]

November Mini-Challenge
Progress: 4 books

Posting late because I was away for Thanksgiving. Here's what I read last month that fits the themes.

November is National Novel Writing Month -
Falling Together by Marisa de los Santos (Will is an author)

Nov 2 is Book Lovers Day - The Seventh Witch by Shirley Damsgaard (Ophelia is a librarian)

Nov 15 is America Recycles Day -
The Secret Mistress by Mary Balogh
Little Shop of Homicide by Denise Swanson