February 2016 Mini Challenge

[Erin L]

2. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day — Read a book with a predominantly red or pink cover. Gambit (02/20)

One more to go

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Valerie!

[Gary]

Valerie wrote: "Finished.

Really enjoyed the Cheese Shop Mystery book, and sad that it is the last in the series...but, understandable."

I can't read the words Cheese Shop without thinking Monty Python sketch.

[Julesy]

Fantastic job, Valerie!

[Sherrie]

February Mini Challenge 2016
2/3 Finished

February 13 is Get a Different Name Day —

2. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day — Valentine Murder

3. February 22 is Walking the Dog Day — Mind Your Own Beeswax

4. February 25 is Pistol Patent Day —

5. February 28 is Floral Design Day —

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Done

1. Get a Different Name Day: Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti by Bailey Cates (2/14/2016 - ★★★★☆)

2. American Heart Month / Valentine's Day: Agatha's First Case by M. C. Beaton (2/12/2016 - ★★★★)

3. Walking the Dog Day: Death Under Glass by Jennifer McAndrews (2/5/2016 - ★★★★)

4. Pistol Patent Day: Murder with a Chaser by Belle Knudson (2/14/2016 - ★★★★)

5. Floral Design Day: Daisies For Innocence by Bailey Cattrell (2/16/2016 - ★★★★)

[Gary]

Nicely done Marisa. I didn't know the second book was out in that Belle Knudson authored series. I liked the first book but thought the characters could have used some more fleshing out. How was book 2?

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

I liked it too, but I liked the third a bit less, some TSTL actions for my liking. And yes, the characters need more fleshing out.

[Linda]

Finished up February over the weekend!

Get a Different Name Day — Cut, Crop & Die 2/6/16

American Heart Month and Valentine's Day — Chocolate Covered Murder 2/14/16

Walking the Dog Day — Murder Bone by Bone 2/9/16

Pistol Patent Day — Death In the Air 2/3/16

Floral Design Day — Dirty Rotten Tendrils 2/19/16

[Erin L]

5. February 28 is Floral Design Day — Read a book about flowers, or with flowers on the cover. Pick Your Poison (02/21)

I'm finished!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Congrats to Linda, Erin and Marisa on finishing this month's challenge! ☺

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Linda! Congrats, Erin!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Thank you, Heather. These last two months haven't been bad.

[Kimberly]

Congrats to all who have finished so far! :) :) :)

[Carla]

Finished and I have to say, I really enjoyed all 5 of the books that I read this month.

February Mini-Challenge
5/5

1. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day — Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name. Bran New Death 02/04/2016

2. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day — Read a book with a predominantly red or pink cover. Dying to be Slim 02/06/2016

3. February 22 is Walking the Dog Day — Read a book with a dog on the cover. A Beeline to Murder 02/20/2016

4. February 25 is Pistol Patent Day — Find a book with some sort of weapon depicted on the cover Stiff Competition02/22/2016

5. February 28 is Floral Design Day — Read a book about flowers, or with flowers on the cover. The Yellow Rose Beauty Shop02/17/2016

[Carla]

Congratulations on finishing Erin and Linda.

[Erin L]

Congrats Carla!

[Kimberly]

Congratulations Carla! :)

[Julesy]

Congratulations to Marisa, Erin, Linda and Carla!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Carla!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Good job, Carla!

[Gary]

Good job Carol.

[Kimberly]

Congrats Carol! :)

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Carol!

[Julesy]

I finally finished this month's mini challenge!

Updated: Feb. 27
Progress: 5/5 - FINISHED

1. February 13 is Get a Different Name Day — Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name. (eg: Kylie Logan/Casey Daniels; Joyce and Jim Lavene/JJ Cook; Victoria Hamilton/Amanda Cooper . . . See the Featured Author Master List for more ideas)
China Trade by S.J. Rozan - aka Sam Cabot

2. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day — Read a book with a predominantly red or pink cover.
Murder So Sweet by J.A. Whiting

3. February 22 is Walking the Dog Day — Read a book with a dog on the cover.
by Laurien Berenson

4. February 25 is Pistol Patent Day — Find a book with some sort of weapon depicted on the cover (gun, rope/noose, knife, sword, etc -- think "Clue" here).
Honeymoon in High Heels by Gemma Halliday

5. February 28 is Floral Design Day — Read a book about flowers, or with flowers on the cover.
To Catch a Leaf by Kate Collins

[Gary]

Way to go Julesy and Carol.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Carol! Congrats, Julesy! Julesy, has you liked Murder So Sweet? The first is in my TBR.

[Kimberly]

Congratulations Julesy! :)

[Julesy]

Marisa wrote: "Congrats, Carol! Congrats, Julesy! Julesy, has you liked Murder So Sweet? The first is in my TBR."

Marisa, I loved the first book The Sweet Dreams Bake Shop. The second one I didn't like as much as the first. I am going to try the third one probably this summer. The first 3 are available on audio. They are short, about 4-5 hours. After the 3rd book, I'll decide whether to continue with the series or not. The remaining books are available as ebooks, not audio.

I would say definitely try the first one. It was free for a long time on Kobo, Kindle, and Nook for those who may are considering reading it.

[Carla]

Good job Carol and Julesy! Time to start planning what to read for March.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Good job, Carol and Julesy!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Thank you, Julesy. I will move it to the top of my TBR.

[Kimberly]

All done! :)

February 2016 Mini Challenge
5/5

Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name. Muffin But Murder by Victoria Hamilton 2/8/16

Read a book with a predominantly red or pink cover. Odd Interlude: A Special Odd Thomas Adventure by Dean Koontz 2/17/16

Read a book with a dog on the cover. The Diva Haunts the House by Krista Davis 2/28/16

Read a book with some sort of weapon on the cover. Skeleton Letters by Laura Childs 2/5/16

Read a book about flowers or with flowers on the cover. Black for Remembrance by Carlene Thompson 2/15/16 (I couldn't find the cover from my book on Goodreads... It's black with purple orchids dripping blood. But, the book has black silk orchids that play a role in the murders...)

[Julesy]

Congratulations, Kimberly! Just in time! ;-)

[Linda]

Congrats to everyone who finished this month!

[Carla]

Good job Kimberly!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Way to go, Kimberly!

[Erin L]

Congrats Kimberly!

I always love seeing the books everyone picks for the challenges. So different. Sadly, it also means my to-read list gets longer and longer and longer.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Kimberly! Erin, join the club ;)

[Charity]

I managed to finish the last one today. 5/5

[Kimberly]

Congrats Charity! :)

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Charity!

[Julesy]

That's great, Charity! Just in the nick of time.

[Sherrie]

Only did 3 this month but finished all 3.
February Mini Challenge 2016
3/3 Finished

February 13 is Get a Different Name Day — Carbs & Cadavers

2. February is American Heart Month and February 14 is Valentine's Day — Valentine Murder

3. February 22 is Walking the Dog Day — Mind Your Own Beeswax

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Sherrie! Nice mark

[Kimberly]

Great job Sherrie! :)

[Julesy]

Congratulations, Sherrie! It was a short month so no worries.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Good job, Charity and Sherrie!