Baker's Dozen Challenge - Reporting Thread

[Nell]

Baker's Dozen Challenge
Duration: 3 months - Oct 1 to Dec 31

Copy the tasks list, pick a level and post your progress in this thread.

Find the challenge rules and post questions or comments here

LEVELS:
Piece of Cake = 2 to 4 tasks
Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7 tasks
Smart Cookie = 8 to 10 tasks
Pie in the Sky = 11 to 13 tasks

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award
Name which mystery award the book you read won.

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author writing under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest, Africa, Caribbean) or set during the summer

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Nell]

Participants:
*Your name is a link to your tasks list.

Amanda - Pie in the Sky
★ Anastasia - Pie in the Sky
★ Anna Catharina - Pie in the Sky
Anne - Pie in the Sky
★ Barbara - Morning Glory Muffin
★ Beth - Smart Cookie
Carmen - Pie in the Sky
Chris - Piece of Cake
Christina - Smart Cookie
Creative Caprice - Pie in the Sky
Deanna - Pie in the SKy
Debbie - Morning Glory Muffin
Debby H - Piece of Cake
★ Donna - Smart Cookie
Ella's Gran - Morning Glory Muffin
★ Gary - Pie in the Sky
Helen -Smart Cookie
Hilary - Pie in the Sky
Jackie - Piece of Cake
Jaxnsmom - Morning Glory Muffin
★Jeanne -Pie in the Sky
Jeannie H
★ Jennifer - Morning Glory Muffin
Jill T - Pie in the Sky
★ Julesy - Pie in the Sky
★ Karen L - Piece of Cake
Karen M - Pie in the Sky
Kerri - Morning Glory Muffin
Kim - Piece of Cake
Lisa - Pie in the Sky
Lydia - Morning Glory Muffin
★ Marianne - Pie in the Sky
★ Marisa - Pie in the Sky
Mark - Smart Cookie
★ Marsha - Smart Cookie
Mary - Morning Glory Muffin
MaryAnn - Piece of Cake
★ Meg - Smart Cookie
★ Nell - Pie in the Sky
Rachel - Morning Glory Muffin
Randa - Smart Cookie
★ Rebecca -Pie in the Sky
Ruth - Pie in the Sky
★ Sharon - Pie in the Sky
Stacie - Morning Glory Muffin
Teresa - Morning Glory Muffin
Tracey - Smart Cookie
★ Troll - Smart Cookie

[Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review), Co-Moderator, Featured Series]

Pie in the Sky = 11 to 13 tasks

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago) - Angel with Two Faces

And the Winner Is - Best First Novel Agatha Awards Lowcountry Boil

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK Death on the Nile

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur Tangled Up in Brew

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday Oh Say Can You Fudge (4th of July)

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore Due or Die

Aliases and Alibis - Playing with Fire by J. J. Cook aka Joyce and Jim Lavene

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer Pies and Prejudice

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery Iced to Death

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed Out of Circulation

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme A Dress to Die For

11/13

[Jennifer]

I'm in.

12/25 I finished morning glory muffin level as of today. Happy Holidays everyone!

Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7 tasks

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago) Natchez Burning

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur One Potion in the Grave

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name) Killer Wedding Cake by Gayle Trent whose writes under this name as well as Amanda Lee and at least one other I can't remember...

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer Free Fall set in southern California

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery A Peach of a Murder

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL Turbo Twenty-Three

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed The Cat, the Wife and the Weapon

[Creative Caprice]

Baker's Dozen Challenge
Duration: Oct 1/16-Dec 31/16
Level: Pie in the Sky (11-13 tasks)
Completed: 4/11-13

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)
Murder on the Minneapolis by Anita Davison 10/07/16 ****

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur
Going Through the Notions by Cate Price 10/30/16 ***

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet.
Dead Bolt by Juliet Blackwell 10/25/16 ****

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme
Secondhand Spirits by Juliet Blackwell 10/31/16 ****

[Marisa]

LEVEL:
Pie in the Sky = 11 to 13 tasks

TASKS:

[X] Once Upon a Crime: Judge Dee at Work by Robert van Gulik (18/12/2016 - ★★★☆) (Imperial China)

[X] And the Winner Is: Simon Said by Sarah Shaber (27/11/2016 - ★★★☆) (Malice Domestic/St. Martin’s Press Award (manuscript form) for Best First Traditional Mystery (1996))

[X] International Intrigue: Skiing Into Murder by Joan Dahr Lambert (12/12/2016 - ★★★★☆) (Switzerland)

[X] Mind Your Own Business: A Sprig of Blossomed Thorn by Patrice Greenwood (12/10/2016 - ★★★★)

[X] Holiday Homicide: Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie (27/10/2016 - ★★★★)

[X] Booked for Murder: A Midwinter's Tail by Sofie Kelly (06/11/2016 - ★★★★)

[X] Aliases and Alibis: Digging Up the Dirt by Miranda James (09/11/2016 - ★★★★☆)

[X] Hot and Bothered: Murder at Dolphin Bay by Kathi Daley (17/11/2016 - ★★★☆)

[X] Culinary Chicanery: Banana Muffins & Mayhem by Janel Gradowski (11/12/2016 - ★★★★)

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

[X] Pet-ty Crime: Be Careful What You Witch For by Dawn Eastman (04/10/2016 - ★★★★)

[X] Love You to Death: When All the Girls Have Gone by Jayne Ann Krentz (29/11/2016 - ★★★★)

[X] Dressed to Kill: Night of the Living Thread by Janet Bolin (19/10/2016 - ★★★☆)

[Marisa]

And my admiration by being able to create this kind of challenge. I've had to do something similar in other group, and I have had to ask help (my imagination is on vacation all the time :-( )

[Nell]

Marisa wrote: "And my admiration by being able to create this kind of challenge. I've had to do something similar in other group, and I have had to ask help (my imagination is on vacation all the time :-( )"

Thanks Marisa. I had a lot of fun with it as you can probably tell. :-)

[Marisa]

Yes, I see it's a feisty (and very proper) challenge ;-)

[Lesley]

Starting with Level: Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7 tasks and maybe increase!

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur
A Catered Murder by Isis Crawford 10/27/2016 Libby has a catering business, A Taste of Heaven.

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore
Tailing a Tabby by Laurie Cass 11/04/2016 Minnie is the Chilson Bookmobile librarian.

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery
Eggsecutive Orders by Julie Hyzy 10/22/2016

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL
Motherhood is Murder by Diana Orgain 10/02/2016

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed
School Lunch is Murder by Cheryl Zelenka 10/10/2016 - MC has two dogs, Willow-Cake and Bosco-Bill.

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre
Shadow Seer by Gracie O'Neil 11/02/2016

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Nell]

Baker's Dozen Challenge
Duration: 3 months - Oct 1 to Dec 31

LEVEL: Pie in the Sky

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue by Victoria Thompson

And the Winner Is - Lord of the Wings by Donna Andrews - Winner, Lefty Award

International Intrigue - Fellowship of Fear by Aaron Elkins (Germany)

Mind Your Own Business - Mayhem at the Orient Express by Kylie Logan (B&B)

Holiday Homicide - Die Job by Lila Dare (Halloween)

Booked for Murder - Caught Read-Handed by Terrie Farley Moran

Aliases and Alibis -That Old Flame of Mine by J.J. Cook (aka Joyce & Jim Lavene)
Death of a Prankster by M.C. Beaton (aka Marion Chesney)

Hot and Bothered - Lowcountry Book Club by Susan M. Boyer (SC)

Culinary Chicanery - Fogged Inn by Barbara Ross

Tickled to Death - Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron

Pet-ty Crime - The Haunted Season by G.M. Malliet

Love You to Death - The Witness by Nora Roberts

Dressed to Kill - Pleating for Mercy by Melissa Bourbon (fashion designer)

[Marianne]

I'm in. Going for level: Pie in the Sky = 11 to 13 tasks.

LEVELS:
Piece of Cake= 2 to 4 tasks
Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7 tasks
Smart Cookie = 8 to 10 tasks
Pie in the Sky = 11 to 13 tasks

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago) 11/21/2016.

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award. , 12/15/2016. Agatha, Anthony, Barry, and a Romantic Times award for best first novel, and a Lefty for funniest mystery.


International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK. Read 11/09/2016.

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur . Read 10/07/2016.

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday. Read 12/04/2016.

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore. Read 10/05/2016.

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer. 11/22/2016.

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery. Read 11/02/2016.

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL 12/09/2016.

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed. , 11/17/2016.

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre. , 12/17/2016.

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme. , 10/12/2016.

[Troll]

I am in...Smart Cookie

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award



International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur

(Completed 11/8/16)

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday

(Completed 12/4/16)


Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore

(Completed 11/15/16)

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

(completed 10/23/16)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer

(completed 11/06/16)

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

(completed 10/16/16)

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

(completed 10/9/16)


Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed

(completed 10/11/16)

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

(Completed 10/3/16)

[Julesy]

Julesy's Baker's Dozen Challenge
Duration: 3 months - Oct 1 to Dec 31

Updated: Dec. 17 - COMPLETED
Level: Smart Cookie - 8 to 10 tasks Pie in the Sky - 11 to 13 tasks
Progress: 8/8-10 13/11-13

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)
Secret Agent Girl by Rosemary Martin - Takes place in 1964 - finished Oct. 9

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award
The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens - Winner of Barry and Left Coast Crime awards in 2015 - finished Oct. 21

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK
Getaway to Murder by Liz Turner - Set in Canada - finished Nov. 14

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur
Gone The Next by Ben Rehder - MC is a freelance legal videographer for insurance fraud - finished Oct. 28

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday
Murder On The ICW by Ellen Elizabeth Hunter - Mystery takes place during Thanksgiving - finished Nov. 26

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore
Ghouls Night Out by Rose Pressey - Larue Donavan is a bookstore owner - finished Nov. 4

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)
A Deadly Grind by Victoria Hamilton aka Donna Simpson - finished Oct. 9

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer
Murder on the Aloha Express by Sally J. Smith and Jean Steffens - Set in Hawaii - finished Oct. 25

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery
Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles by A.L. Herbert - Main character owns Mahalia's Sweet Tea restaurant - finished Oct. 31

Tickled to Death - Read a mystery that made you LOL
Pineapple Lies by Amy Vansant - finished Nov. 11

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed
Turkeys, Tuxes, and Tabbies by Kathi Daley - Main character owns an animal rescue - finished Nov. 20

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre
Death on a Deadline: A Romance Mystery by Christine Lynxwiler, Jan Reynolds, and Sandy Gaskin - finished Dec. 16

Dressed to Kill - Read a mystery that has a fashion theme
Deadly in High Heels by Gemma Halliday - Main character Maddie Springer is a shoe designer - finished Dec. 17

[Helen]

I'm in, starting at Piece of Cake level

LEVELS:
Piece of Cake = 2 to 4 tasks
Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7 tasks
Smart Cookie = 8 to 10 tasks
Pie in the Sky = 11 to 13 tasks

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Karen]

I'm in. I love these challeges. I will do the Pie in the Sky Level.

LEVELS:
Piece of Cake = 2 to 4 tasks
Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7 tasks
Smart Cookie = 8 to 10 tasks
Pie in the Sky = 11 to 13 tasks

TASKS: Completed 9/13

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)-Murphy's Law-10/13/16

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur-The Book Stops Here by Kate Carlisle-11/17/16

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday-Christmas Caramel Murder by Joanne Fluke-10/05/16

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore Buried in a Book-11/05/16

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name) Death of a Snob-M.C. Beaton writes under the names: Marion Chesney, Helen Crampton, Ann Fairfax, Jennie Tremaine, and Charlotte Ward-11/04/16

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer-Murder With Peacocks by Donna Andrews (Set in US South, Virginia, and during the summer)-10/11/16

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery Christmas Caramel Murder-10/05/16

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL Turbo Twenty-Three-11/30/16

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme-Iced Chiffon by Duffy Brown-11/17/16

[Anna Catharina]

My level:
Morning Glory Muffin: 5 to 7 tasks

Upgrade:
Pie in the Sky: 11 to 13 tasks

Progress: 12/11-13

TASKS:

- Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)
The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

- And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award
Death on Tour by Janice Hamrick won the St. Martin’s Minotaur/ Mystery Writers of America 2010

- International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK
The Madonna of Notre Dame by Alexis Ragougneau is set in Paris, France

- Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur
The White Magic Five and Dime by Steve Hockensmith

- Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday
Let There Be Suspects by Emilie Richards is set during Christmas

- Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore
Canterbury Blues by Gitta Edelmann, the MC is an author and write romance books

- Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters aka Barbara Mertz

- Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer
The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters

- Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery
The Whitstable Pearl Mystery by Julie Wassmer

- Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL
Winston - Jagd auf die Tresorräuber by Frauke Scheunemann

- Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed
Blessed Is The Busybody by Emilie Richards; the MC has a cat called Moonpie

- Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre
Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts

- Dressed to Kill - Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Marsha]

I'm in for LEVEL:
Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7 tasks; update to Smart Cookie = 8 to 10

COMPLETE: 10

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK The Shattered Tree set in WW1 France

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur -- ]-- 1st book in A Spice Shop Mystery, written by Leslie Budewitz

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday --A Christmas Message, written by Anne Perry

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore-- Caught Read-Handed by Terrie Farley Moran

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)-- by C.S. Harris. a pseudonym for Candice Proctor.

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer, Plantation Shudders by Ellen Byron, 1st Cajun Country Mystery

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery , Death at the Day Lily Cafe by Wendy Sand Eckel

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed-- , by Kathi Daley

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre , S/A by Sandra Brown

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

Marsha

[jaxnsmom]

Baker's Dozen Challenge
Duration: 3 months - Oct 1 to Dec 31
Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7 tasks

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)
The Mangle Street Murders by M.R.C. Kasasian 10/3/16

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)
That Old Flame of Mine
J.J. Cook is a pseudonym used by Joyce And Jim Lavene


TASKS:
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And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme
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[Barbara]

Sounds fun. Count me in.

LEVEL: Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7 tasks (to start)

COMPLETED: 6

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

x And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award:
Read 10/22/16 - (2014 Agatha Award for Best First Novel - 5 stars!)

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

x Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur:

Read 11/10/16: by Kate Carlisle (Shannon Hammer owns her own construction/home restoration business)

x Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday:

Read 12/31/16: by Kate Carlisle (Valentine's Day)

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

x Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer:
10/3/16 Read - by Patrice Greenwood (set in Santa Fe, New Mexico)


Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

x Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL:
11/1/16 Listened (audio) to by David Rosenfelt (All the books in the Andy Carpenter series are laced with humor and sarcasm)

x Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed:
10/15/16 Listened (audio) to by Noah Hawley (Scott Burroughs has a three-legged dog)

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Anastasia]

I'd like to try for Pie in the Sky level
TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)Away with the Fairies finished 11/11/2016 5 stars

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award Blood Work finished 12/10/2016 Winner McCavity Award Best Mystery Novel 1999 5 stars

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK Killer Twist finished 29/10/2016 4 stars

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur Board Stiff finished 19/10/2016 3 stars

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday The Ginseng Conspiracy finished 26/11/2016 3 stars

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstoreWhite Elephant Dead finished 05/11/2016 4 stars

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)The Thrill of the Haunt finished 05/10/2016 5 stars

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer Swamp Sniper finished 26/11/2016 5 stars

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mysteryMurder al Dente finished 19/10/2016 4 stars

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOLLethal Bayou Beauty finished 20/11/2-16 5 stars

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed Claws for Alarm finished 07/12/2016 5 stars

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre Seduction in Deathfinished 11/11/2016 5 stars

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme A Custom-Fit Crime finished 14/10/2016 3 stars

[Rachel Anne]

This looks like fun! I'm going for Morning Glory Muffin

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Deanna]

This really sounds fun! I'm in and shooting for:

Pie in the Sky = 11 to 13 tasks

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Donna]

I love these challenges. It gets me reading more and trying different kinds of cozies. I'd like to join at level Smart Cookie

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Anne]

I am going to do Pie in the Sky instead of Morning glory

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago) 10/3/16

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK 10/11/16

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday
fisnished 10/5/16

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore
10/17/16

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery 11/13/16

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL
Antiques Bizarre 10/16/16

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Christine]

I am going to do piece of cake.


TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur Christmas Caramel Murder

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday Death of a Pumpkin Carver

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore A Likely Story

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer Ghost of a Potion

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed Knit One, Kill Two

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Jill]

I'm going for Pie In The Sky

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Debby]

I'm going to start with Piece of Cake.

Holiday Homicide - The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer
Culinary Chicanery - The Big Chilli
Pet-ty Crime - A Whisper of Trouble
Love You to Death - Sting or Her Darkest Nightmare

[Kim]

Piece of Cake = 2 to 4 tasks
Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7 tasks

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Jackie]

I am going to start with the piece of cake level.

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Jackie]

I'm starting with Culinary Chicanery - Meet Your Baker.

[Gary]

Level: Pie in the Sky 11-13 tasks
Completed: 13

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago) Murder on Astor Place Set in turn of the century New York Finished 11/06/2016

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award Old Bones 1998 Edgar winner for best mystery novel. Finished 11/13/2016

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK Still Life Set in Canada Finished 11/25/2016

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur Murder à la Flambé MC owns Bow Tie Pasta. Finished 11/13/2016

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday
Hallowe'en Party Finished 10/23/2016

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore A Novel Death MC inherits her grandmother's bookstore. Finished 10/27/2016

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name) by J. B. Stanley aka Ellery Adams. Finished 10/25/2016

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer Murder Al Fresco Set in North Carolina during the summer. Finished 11/22/2016

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery Murder al Dente Finished 11/04/2016

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL Movie Night Murder Finished 11/20/2016

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed I Shot You Babe MC has a pet guinea pig. Finished 10/09/2016

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre
Rapture in Death
Finished 12/31/2016
Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme
Fashion, Lies, and Murder Finished 12/31/2016

[Marsha]

I'm starting with Once Upon a Crime -- Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen.

[Beth]

LEVEL
Smart Cookie= 8 to 10 tasks. But would love to read one from each category.

Completed 10/8-10

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

And the Winner Is- Read a book that won a mystery award
Name which mystery award the book you read won. In the Woods-Won the 2008 Anthony Award-Completed. It was ok. It was a little grittier than most cozy mysteries and it reminded me why I now prefer them.

International Intrigue- Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK-completed. I enjoyed this mystery and it was fun to see how it tied into Mayhem at the orient express.
Murder on the Orient Express

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur-Completed. If Books Could Kill It was okay; not sure if I will continue with this series.

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday-completed. The Diva Runs Out of Thyme I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the series

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore-Completed and enjoyed. Looking forward to the next in the series.
Homicide in Hardcover

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)-completed and really enjoyed. Will definitely read other books in the series
That Old Flame of Mine

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer-completed. I love this book and can't wait to read the next rest of the series.
Louisiana Longshot

•Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery-currently reading. Cherry Cheesecake Murder-I am just about finished with this book and hope to finish it by 11:59!

Tickled to Death-Read a mystery that made you LOL-Completed, while I may not continue with this series. It did make me laugh out loud.
Mayhem at the Orient Express

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed-Completed The Diva Takes the Cake. There are several pets in this series. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and will continue with this series.

Love You to Death- Read a book from the romance suspense genre
I have always loved Nora Roberts but haven't read anything by her for a few years. This has reminded me how much I love her and will definitely be reading some of her books again.
The Collector

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Kerri]

LEVELS:
Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7 tasks

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)
The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah. I'm starting with this one. I won this from a goodreads giveaway and need to read and review. I've been an Agatha Christie fan for years and am looking forward to reading Poirot again.

*Update* Started this book Oct. 3rd and finished Oct. 14. Two star rating. Didn't live up to the hype for me.

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK
The Vintage Caper by Peter Mayle. Starts out in Hollywood, but the main character soon travels to different parts of France.

*Update: Started reading this book on Nov. 11.*

*Second Update: Finished on Nov. 14. This book was boring for me. Easy to read but I kept waiting for something to happen. It did, but it felt too easy, like the characters weren't challenged much. 2.5 stars, I rounded up to 3.*


Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur
A Turn for the Bad by Sheila Connolly. Main character owns a pub in Ireland. Great series.

*Update: Started reading this book on Oct. 25th. Will update again when finished.*

*Second Update:Finished reading this book last night, Nov. 2nd. I gave it a 4 star rating. The County Cork series is one of my favorites. Highly recommend to other cozy mystery fans.*

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore
The Wolfe Widow by Victoria Abbott. Main character buys rare books for a wealthy collector. Another great series.

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith. Pen name for J.K. Rowling.

I'm sure I'll find a few more to add to this list over the next few weeks.

[Lydia]

Baker's Dozen Challenge
Duration: 3 months - Oct 1 to Dec 31

LEVEL: Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7 tasks

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago) – Dandy Gilver and a Bothersome Number of Corpses

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award - Though Not Dead


Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur – Murder for Bid


Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore: Killer Librarian


Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer – Peaches and Scream

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery Black Beans and Vice


Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme - A Wee Murder in My Shop

[Teresa]

I'm in for the morning Glory Muffin

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award
Name which mystery award the book you read won.

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Marsha]

I completed the 1st book in my challenge: Once Upon a Crime .
Marsha

[Nell]

Marsha wrote: "I completed the 1st book in my challenge: Once Upon a Crime .
Marsha"

Marsha -
Thanks for the update. Be sure to edit your task list to report this book. To do that click on 'edit' at the bottom of your post.

I just finished #9 in Her Royal Spyness series. I'm looking forward to reading this one.

[Christina]

I'm aiming for Smart Cookie.

Task list:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)


And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award
Name which mystery award the book you read won.

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK


Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur


Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday


Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore


Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer


Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL


Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed


Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Jeanne]

I'm going for "smart cookie."
I want to upgrade to "Pie in the Sky"
Finished on November 27th. I really enjoy these challenges.

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

I read "The Second Death" by Peter Tremayne. for my historical mystery. It is a mystery set in 6th Century Ireland.

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award
Name which mystery award the book you read won.

I read "Well Read, then Dead" which won an Agatha Award. for my award winning mystery.

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

I read Duty and Honor by Grant Blackwood for my International Intrigue entry. While a little over a third of the book was set in the U.S., the rest was set in Germany, Switzerland, and Namibia. Bet that combination doesn't come up too often.



Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur

I read Crepe Factor by Laura Childs where the MC, Camela Bertrand owns her own scrapbooking shop, Memory Mine. Unfortunately, this one didn't seem to measure up to those that came before.

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday

I read the Thanksgiving Day Murder by Lee Harris.


Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore

I read Tea Cups and Carnage by Lynn Cahoon. The MC, Jill Gardner, owns a book store and coffee shop.

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

I read The Passover Murder Mystery by Lee Harris. Lee Harris is apparently a pen name for Syrell Leahy.

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer

I finished Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters, which is set in Egypt for my "Hot and Bothered" mystery. Fortunately, this also counts for my October challenge and the Amelia Peabody series that was chosen for me for October.

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

I read The Chocolate Bunny Brouhaha by Joanna Carl. The MC works in the chocolate shop of her aunt.



Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

I read read Turbo Twenty-Three by Janet Evanovich, which came out this month (Nov.)

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed

I read The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell by Lillian Jackson Braun. The MC of the book could almost be the clever Siamese cat, Koko, who knows things before they happen.

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

I read The Fashion Police as a Romance/mystery themed cozy. I checked it on GR and the fourth genre says Romance. I have finished this and it does not seem any more "romance" than many other cozies who's MC have one or more boyfriends or ex's, but it got the genre rating so I used it.

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

I read Death by Design by Abigail Keam. Story is about a fashion designer.

[Anastasia]

Finished my first book for Alibis and Aliases byE.J. Copperman
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nell]

Anastasia wrote: "Finished my first book for Alibis and Aliases byE.J. Copperman
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

I didn't know that was a pen name. There are so many in cozy mysteries that I can't even begin to keep up with them all!

[Anastasia]

Nell wrote: "Anastasia wrote: "Finished my first book for Alibis and Aliases byE.J. Copperman
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

I d..."

Pen name for Jeff Cohen who also writes the double feature mystery series which I love.

[Lisa]

LEVEL:
Pie in the Sky = 11 to 13 tasks

TASKS:

Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award
Name which mystery award the book you read won.

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery: MC is a librarian, an author or owns a bookstore

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym (uses a pen name)

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate (e.g., US South or Southwest) or set during the summer

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery where the MC has a pet or mystery is animal themed

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme

[Nell]

Jeanne wrote: "I'm going for "smart cookie."
I am reading Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters, which is set in Egypt for my "Hot and Bothered" mystery. Fortunately, this also counts for my October challenge and the Amelia Peabody series that was chosen for me for October...."

A book set in Egypt can also be used for International Intrigue.

[Gary]

I'm thinking of using I Shot You Babe for the Pet-ty crime book. Cy Bombay,the MC, has a pet guinea pig.

[Nell]

Gary wrote: "I'm thinking of using I Shot You Babe for the Pet-ty crime book. Cy Bombay,the MC, has a pet guinea pig."

It's a pet so it fits.

[Anastasia]

Finished my second book And the Winner is Blood Work Winner of McCavity Best Mystery Novel Award 1999
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Debbie]

Aliases and alibis-the Hammett Hex by Victoria Abbott
Debbie Piece of cake