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Baker's Dozen Challenge, Round 2 - Reporting Thread
All done, 13/13! I've enjoyed the challenge very much, and have read some very good books. Not all of them were, mind you, but there were some stand-outs for me. Hope to catch the next challenge round!
Finished Murder in a minor key Murder in Montparnasse
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Phrynne has 2 adoptive daughters who help her with the investigation
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Congratulations Meg. Great job!!
I need some recommendations for the topic where the MC is a minor, other than Nancy Drew. Thanks!
There is the Flavia de Luce series by Alan Bradley.Also the MC does not have to be a minor. The MC can be a parent or guardian with minor children.
The Deadwood series by Ann Charles the MC has two kids.
Nell wrote: "Meg wrote: "All done, 13/13! I've enjoyed the challenge very much, and have read some very good books. Not all of them were, mind you, but there were some stand-outs for me. Hope to catch the next ..."Thank you, thank you!
Julesy wrote: "Congratulations, Meg!"Thank you so much =)
Beth wrote: "I need some recommendations for the topic where the MC is a minor, other than Nancy Drew. Thanks!"The newer Leigh Koslow books, by Edie Clare, have Leigh married with pre-teen children who help in her investigations, including "Never Con a Corgi" and "Never Haunt a Historian".
Marisa wrote: "Congrats, Meg!"Thank u so much =)
Beth wrote: "I need some recommendations for the topic where the MC is a minor, other than Nancy Drew. Thanks!"I can recommend Cindy Sample's Laurel McKay series; MC has two minor children. First book is Dying for a Date...
Meg wrote: "I can recommend Cindy Sample's Laurel McKay series; MC has two minor children. First book is Dying for a Date."I love this series. Very cute and funny. Which reminds me, I need to get going on this series. I've only read the first 3 and the 6th one was just released last month.
Pie in the SkyAAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50)
Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal elements (ghost, witches, psychic, charmed, et al.)-A Potion to Die For-currently reading
Across the Pond - Read a mystery set in Great Britain (England, Wales, Scotland or Ireland) OR if you live in Europe, read a mystery set in the United States or Canada Death of a Travelling Man-04/07/17
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow - Read a book where the MC is a hair stylist, beautician, manicurist or mystery has a health, beauty or wellness theme (e.g., yoga, massage)
Murder in a Minor Key - Read a book where the MC is a minor (under 18) or the parent of minor child(ren)
Dead and Buried: Read a gardening or flower shop themed mystery
Law & Dis-Order - Read a book where the MC is in the legal profession (lawyer, judge or paralegal) OR where either MC or her/his spouse/love interest is a police officer Echoes in Death-03/26/17
Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business-Thread and Gone-04/05/2017
Pass the Popcorn Please - Read a mystery from a series that was adapted for television or a mystery that was made into a movie
Dead Cold - Read a mystery where characters are snowbound or that is set during winter
Murder, HE Wrote - Read a mystery by a male author or that features a male sleuth
Home Sweet Homicide - Read a mystery with a home renovation, housekeeping or interior design theme; MC is a contractor, housekeeper/organizer or interior decorator
'Til Death Do Us Part - Read a mystery where MC is a wedding or an event planner or MC provides services for a wedding (florist, caterer) OR a wedding is planned and/or happens in the book Murder in White Lace-03/27/17
Julesy wrote: "Meg wrote: "I can recommend Cindy Sample's Laurel McKay series; MC has two minor children. First book is Dying for a Date."I love this series. Very cute and funny. Which reminds me, I need to get..."
I love it, as well! Have the last two downloaded and ready to read as soon as I get through a couple other challenges. Oh, and what's extra special is that the setting (MC's hometown) is only an hour (or less) from me so I recognize a lot of what she mentions.
Rhys Bowen has a new book out called "Dreamwalker" where the main character is a 13 yr old sent to a rather unusual boarding school in England after her mother dies. I thought it was pretty good, although I am not a big reader of paranormal-type books.
For some reason, I can't edit my previous post to add my fifth book, under Law and Disorder.
The MC is a police detective.
I have completed Challenge 2. It is so satisfying and I've managed to pick up a couple new series to add to my reading list.
I have finished three of my six selections - High End Finish, Amazing Mrs Pollifax and Wicked Autumn
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What tasks are you using these books for?
I read Amazing Mrs Pollifax for the AARP category, A High-End Finish for Home Sweet Homicide, and Wicked Autumn for Across the Pond. The link to my initial entry list does not work so I am not able to comment where this information exists.
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Thanks - at least one of your books fits a couple of tasks. I wasn't sure which task you had chosen.
The link to your entry worked when I clicked on it yesterday and today. Not sure why it didn't work when you tried it. You can always scroll down and edit your entry. You are msg 33. Updating with a new post is also fine.
Finished book #4, Engaged in Danger for the Law and Dis- order category.
Currently reading book 6 for the Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow task:
Downward Facing Death by Michelle Kelly. The MC is yoga instructor and owner of a yoga cafe.
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Hilary wrote: "Woo hoo! 13 out of 13 read :)"Awesome sauce! Lol...
Anastasia wrote: "Finished my 11th Magikal mystery Southern Spirits
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Loved this book!
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Hilary wrote: "Woo hoo! 13 out of 13 read :)"Congratulations, Hilary!! Job well done.
Finished my Morning Glory Muffin and believe I will be a Smart Cookie by the end of the month! Please bump me up a level Nell!
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Hoping to get more reading done myself since the NCAA basketball championship game is tonight. More time to read now that March Madness is ending.
I finished Pie in the Sky 13/13 It was a lot of fun and I found some new books
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Nell wrote: "Hoping to get more reading done myself since the NCAA basketball championship game is tonight. More time to read now that March Madness is ending."Seriously, I know what you mean. Now that my team has won the championship, I can focus back on reading, except I need a couple of days to get over the euphoria! :-D
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Seriously, I know what you mean. Now that my team has won..."
We were rooting for the same team. This was their year.
Anne wrote: "I finished Pie in the Sky 13/13 It was a lot of fun and I found some new books"Yay, Anne!
I finished Morning Glory Muffin and hope to read at least two more books.@Nell: Can you please upgrade me to Smart Cookie?
Finished book #5, Rules of Murder for the Murder HE Wrote category.
Marianne wrote: "I'm in again for this challenge, enjoyed the last one and I am going to go for Smart Cookie.Baker's Dozen Challenge - Round II
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I finished goal of Smart Cookie, going to go for Pie in the Sky.
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