Baker's Dozen Challenge, Round 2 - Reporting Thread

[Nell]

Baker's Dozen Challenge - Round II
Duration: 3 months - Feb 1 to April 30, 2017

All books read for this challenge must be from the mystery or suspense genre.

Page limit: 150 minimum
Book can be used for only one task.

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
Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7
Smart Cookie = 8 to 10
Pie in the Sky = 11 to 13

TASKS:

AAR[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.)

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

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

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business

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

[Nell]

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

★ Amanda - Pie in the Sky
★ Anastasia - Pie in the Sky
★ Anna Catharina - Smart Cookie
★ Anne - Pie in the Sky
★ Barbara - Morning Glory
Becky
Beth - Pie in the Sky
★ Christine - Smart Cookie
Cyndi - Piece of Cake
Elissa - Morning Glory
★ Gary - Morning Glory
★ Helen- Smart Cookie
★ Hilary - Pie in the Sky
★ Jeannie H - Morning Glory
★ Jeanne - Pie in the Sky
★ Julesy - Smart Cookie
Karen L - Piece of Cake
★ Linda - Smart Cookie
Marianne - Pie in the Sky
★ Marisa - Pie in the Sky
Marsha - Morning Glory
Mary
★ Meg - Pie in the Sky
Michelle - Piece of Cake
★ Nancy - Morning Glory
★ Nell - Smart Cookie
Sharon - Smart Cookie
Troll - Morning Glory

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

I'm up for this! I'll start with Morning Glory Muffin :D, changing to Smart Cookie! Oops need to increase to Pie in the Sky :D

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50) - Dead with the Wind by Miranda James

Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal elements (ghost, witches, psychic, charmed, et al.) - Haunted Is Always in Fashion by Rose Pressey

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 - We Wish You a Murderous Christmas by Vicki Delany

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) - Garden of Death: A Natural Remedies Mystery by Chrystle Fiedler

Murder in a Minor Key - Read a book where the MC is a minor (under 18) or the parent of minor child(ren) - Spouse on Haunted Hill (A Haunted Guesthouse Mystery, #8) by E.J. Copperman (The MC has a 13 year old daughter)

Dead and Buried: Read a gardening or flower shop themed mystery - A Corpse for Yew by Joyce Lavene

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 - Midsummer Night's Mischief by Jennifer David Hesse

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business - Death By Cashmere by Sally Goldenbaum

Pass the Popcorn Please - Read a mystery from a series that was adapted for television or a mystery that was made into a movie - A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle

Dead Cold - Read a mystery where characters are snowbound or that is set during winter - Chef Maurice and the Wrath of Grapes by J.A. Lang

Murder, HE Wrote - Read a mystery by a male author or that features a male sleuth - Written Off by E.J. Copperman

Home Sweet Homicide - Read a mystery with a home renovation, housekeeping or interior design theme; MC is a contractor, housekeeper/organizer or interior decorator - This Old Homicide by Kate Carlisle

'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 - Very Buried Cheesecake by Lyndsey Cole

13/13

[Anna Catharina]

My level:
Morning Glory Muffin: 5 to 7 tasks

Upgrade:
Smart Cookie: 8 to 10 tasks

Progress: 9/8-10

TASKS:

- AAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50)
Hilgensee by Renate Petry (one of the MCs is over 70)

- Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal elements (ghost, witches, psychic, charmed, et al.)
Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead by Sara Gran (the MC has hallucinogenic dreams and uses I Ching)

- 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
Booked for Trouble by Eva Gates (I'm from Europe, so I choose a book set in the US)

- 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)
Downward Facing Death by Michelle Kelly (the MC is owner of a yoga cafe and gives yoga lessons)

- Murder in a Minor Key - Read a book where the MC is a minor (under 18) or the parent of minor child(ren)
Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens (the MCs are 13 years old)

- 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
A Walk in the Dark by Gianrico Carofiglio (the MC is a lawyer)

- Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business

- Pass the Popcorn Please - Read a mystery from a series that was adapted for television or a mystery that was made into a movie
Weißwurstconnection by Rita Falk (was adapted for the German TV)

- Dead Cold - Read a mystery where characters are snowbound or that is set during winter
Im Auftrag der Ölsardine by Frauke Scheunemann (is set during Christmas)

- Murder, HE Wrote - Read a mystery by a male author or that features a male sleuth
Ihr Mord, Mylord: Lord Merridew ermittelt by Ralf Kramp (the MC and the author are male)

- 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

[Marisa]

I'm in and I go directly to:

Pie in the Sky : 11 to 13

(11 / 11)

* AAR[I]P: Twelve Angry Librarians by Miranda James (21/02/2017 - ★★★★☆)

* Magick-al Mystery: Wait for Dark by Kay Hooper (12/03/2017 - ★★★★☆)

* Across the Pond: Bitter Harvest by Wendy Tyson (02/04/2017 - ★★★★☆)

* 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: The Good, the Bad and the Witchy by Heather Blake (03/03/2017 - ★★★★☆)

* Law & Dis-Order: Echoes in Death by J. D. Robb (08/02/2017 - ★★★★☆)

* Crafty Killers: Shards of Murder by Cheryl Hollon (14/02/2017 - ★★★★)

* Pass the Popcorn Please: Death of a Blue Blood by Donald Bain (11/03/2017 - ★★★★)

* Dead Cold: Spiced and Iced by Jenny Kales (30/04/2017 - ★★★★)

* Murder, HE Wrote: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (19/02/2017 - ★★★★)

* Home Sweet Homicide: Give Up the Ghost by Juliet Blackwell (31/03/2017 - ★★★★)

* 'Til Death Do Us Part: Wedding Souffle and a Dead Valet by A. Gardner (17/02/2017 - ★★★★)

[Meg]

Pie in the Sky 10- 13
Progress 13/13!

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50)

Kelsey Browning, Nancy Naigle - In For A Penny

Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal elements

Sue Ann Jaffarian - Gem of a Ghost

Across the Pond - Read a mystery set in Great Britain

H. Y. Hanna - A Scone to Die for

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)

Nancy Cohen - Hair Raiser

Murder in a Minor Key - Read a book where the MC is a minor (under 18) or the parent of minor child(ren)

Cindy Sample - MC has an 8-year-old and a 16-year-old - Dying for a Dude

Dead and Buried: Read a gardening or flower shop themed mystery

Annie Adams - The Final Arrangement

Law & Dis-Order - Read a book where the MC is in the legal profession OR where either MC or her/his spouse/love interest is a police officer

Debra Burroughs - The Chain of Lies (boyfriend is police detective/MC is a private investigator)

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business

Nancy Haddock - Basket Case

Pass the Popcorn Please - Read a mystery from a series that was adapted for television or a mystery that was made into a movie

Charlaine Harris - Real Murders

Dead Cold - Read a mystery where characters are snowbound or that is set during winter

Angela Pepper - Death of a Dapper Snowman

Murder, HE Wrote - Read a mystery by a male author or that features a male sleuth

Sherban Young - Opportunity Slips (male author)

Home Sweet Homicide - Read a mystery with a home renovation, housekeeping or interior design theme; MC is a contractor, housekeeper/organizer or interior decorator

Diane Vallere - That Touch of Ink (interior designer)

'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

Jerrilyn Farmer - Killer Wedding (caterer/planner)

[Jeanne]

I'm in again. I so love these challenges, so I'm going for Pie in the Sky.

Status: 13/13

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

TASKS:

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50)

Finished Gladdy Gold and Getting Old is Murder. The MC is in her 70s so I believe that she qualifies as mature (said with tongue in cheek).


Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal elements (ghost, witches, psychic, charmed, et al.)

While paranormal is not my thing, I have to say that I enjoyed this book. A Spell of Trouble by Leighann Dobbs.


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.

Read Death of a Ghost, by M. C. Beaton, set in Scotland


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).

Read Killer Hair by Ellen Byerrum. In this book, two of the victims are hair stylist/beauticians. Have to say, this is a little different, but enjoyable none the less. Really a light readl


Murder in a Minor Key - Read a book where the MC is a minor (under 18) or the parent of minor child(ren)

Read Dreamwalker by Rhys Bowen, which is the story of a 13 year-old sent to a strange boarding school in England after her mother dies. Sort of a cross between Harry Potter and How to train your dragon.


Dead and Buried: Read a gardening or flower shop themed mystery

I finished The Garden Plot by Marty Wingate where the MC is a gardener who moved from Texas to England to become a head gardener on a manor or estate. It was good enough that I look forward to the next one.


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.

Read The Burning Room by Michael Connelly, where the MC (Harry Bosch) was a police officer working on cold case files. I really enjoyed the twists and turns in this one.


Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business

Finished Twisted Threads by Lea Wait and loved it. The craft/hobby is the grandmother's needlepoint business which figures prominently in the plot.


Pass the Popcorn Please - Read a mystery from a series that was adapted for television or a mystery that was made into a movie

Read the Banana Cream Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke as I understand that some of this series has appeared in made for TV movies on the Hallmark Channel.


Dead Cold - Read a mystery where characters are snowbound or that is set during winter.

Read my final book for this challenge, Iced Under by Barbara Ross, set in Maine in the winter time.


Murder, HE Wrote - Read a mystery by a male author or that features a male sleuth

Completed the Monogram Murders, which is an extension of Agatha Christie's series on Hercule Poirot by Sophie Hannah, featuring 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

Finished The Secret of the Painted Lady by Elizabeth Ashby where the MC is a renovation contractor who buys old Victorian houses to restore and flip.


'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.

Finished Engaged in Death by Stephanie Blackmoor, where the MC is (or is actually becoming) a wedding planner. I found this one quite entertaining.

[Jeannie]

I love these challenges and was not able to join the last time because I had major surgery December 1st. I will start with Morning Glory. Now I need to remember how to copy the challenge so I can report my books.
TASKS:

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50)

Smile and be a Villain

Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal elements
(ghost, witches, psychic, charmed, et al.)

Murder Go Round

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



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

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business



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




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[Sharon]

Super! Thanks for doing this again, Nell. I'm in. This time I think I'm going for Smart Cookie because I did better than I expected last time. But I plan to look for books in each category in the next couple of weeks, so if I find enough, I'll "upgrade" sooner.
Piece of Cake= 2 to 4
Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7
Smart Cookie = 8 to 10
Pie in the Sky = 11 to 13

TASKS:

AAR[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.)

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

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

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business

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

[Helen]

I'm in again. Loved the previous challenge, as it introduced books I'd never considered, and broadened my awareness of cozies.
I start a new job in a new town on 1st February, so I may be very busy, but I'll start with Morning Glory Muffin.

Baker's Dozen Challenge - Round II
Duration: 3 months - Feb 1 to April 30

Page limit: 150 minimum

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

TASKS:

AAR[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.)
Edie Claire
Could also count for Murder in a Minor Key, as the MC's children are very involved.

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
As I live in Australia, both USA and U.K. Are across the pond for me, so I'm using for this one.

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

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business

Pass the Popcorn Please - Read a mystery from a series that was adapted for television or a mystery that was made into a movie
, as the Miss Fisher series is one of my favourites on TV.

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
. Not sure if the author is male or female, but the sleuth is definitely male.

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

[Nell]

Baker's Dozen Challenge - Round II
Duration: 3 months - Feb 1 to April 30, 2017

Progress: 10

Levels:
Smart Cookie = 8 to 10

TASKS:

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50)
A Dyeing Shame by Elizabeth Spann Craig - MC is an octogenarian


Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal elements
An Unhappy Medium by Dawn Eastman


Across the Pond - Read a mystery set in Great Britain
Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon - Ireland


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


Murder in a Minor Key - Read a book where the MC is a minor (under 18) or the parent of minor child(ren)
Finding Sky by Susan O'Brien


Dead and Buried : Read a gardening or flower shop themed mystery
Florist Grump by Kate Collins - Flower Shop 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
Every Trick in the Book by Lucy Arlington - love interest


Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business
Death By Cashmere by Sally Goldenbaum


Pass the Popcorn Please - Read a mystery from a series that was adapted for television
This Old Homicide by Kate Carlisle - HMM


Dead Cold - Read a mystery where characters are snowbound or that is set during winter
A Fright to the Death by Dawn Eastman


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
Maid of Murder by Amanda Flower

[Michelle]

Ok I'll try Piece of Cake 2 to 4

Magic at Mystery
Law & Dis-Order
Crafty Killers
Home Sweet Homicide

[Mary]

Nell wrote: "Participants:
Your name is a link to your tasks list.

Anna Catharina
Helen
Hilary
Jeannie H
Jeanne
Marisa
Meg
Nell
Sharon"

I am interested in the challenge, Nell. please add my name to the list.

Thank you.

Mary

[Marianne]

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
Duration: 3 months - Feb 1 to April 30, 2017

All books read for this challenge must be from the mystery or suspense genre.

Page limit: 150 minimum
Book can be used for only one task.

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
Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7
Smart Cookie = 8 to 10
Pie in the Sky = 11 to 13

TASKS:

AAR[I]P - . 02/06/2017. Gladdy Gold in her 70's. 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.) 04/07/2017.

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

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). , 04/30/2017.

Murder in a Minor Key - Read a book where the MC is a minor (under 18) or the parent of minor child(ren) . 03/19/2017

Dead and Buried: Read a gardening or flower shop themed mystery. . 04/02/2017.

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. . 04/01/2017.

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business. . Read 3/5/2017.

Pass the Popcorn Please - Read a mystery from a series that was adapted for television or a mystery that was made into a movie. 03/19/2017

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. , Read 03/05/2017. 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. , 04/04/2017.

'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. , 04/06/2017.

[Julesy]

Oh cool! Since it's the height of college basketball season, I'm going to start off low with Morning Glory Muffin level.

Julesy's Baker's Dozen Challenge - Round II
Duration: 3 months - Feb 1 to April 30, 2017

Level: Morning Glory Muffin - 5-7 tasks Smart Cookie - 8-10 tasks
Updated: Apr. 14
Progress: 7/5-7 10/8-10

TASKS:

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50)
Unsound by Toby Neal - finished Apr. 6

Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal elements (ghost, witches, psychic, charmed, et al.)
Fatal Frost by Karen MacInerney - The MC senses her grandmother's spirit around in her house - finished Feb. 11

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
The Sister by Louise Jensen - Set in England - finished Apr. 14

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 Strikes a Pose by Tracy Weber - MC is a yoga instructor - finished Apr. 5

Murder in a Minor Key - Read a book where the MC is a minor (under 18) or the parent of minor child(ren)
Unleashed by Laurien Berenson - MC is a divorced mom with a 6-year-old son - finished Mar. 15

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
Broken Ferns by Toby Neal - MC is a former police detective, now a FBI special agent - finished Feb. 5

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business
Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman - finished Mar. 21

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
Kingdom Come by Jane Jensen - set during snowy mid-February - finished Feb. 1

Murder, HE Wrote - Read a mystery by a male author or that features a male sleuth
Who Let the Dog Out? by David Rosenfelt - covers both male author and male sleuth - finished Feb. 23

Home Sweet Homicide - Read a mystery with a home renovation, housekeeping or interior design theme; MC is a contractor, housekeeper/organizer or interior decorator
Skeletons in the Closet by Jennifer L. Hart - MC owns a house cleaning service called "Laundry Hag" (lol) - finished Feb. 18

'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

[Barbara]

Count me in for Round 2! I really enjoyed the first go-around. I'll shoot for Morning Glory Muffin to start.

Baker's Dozen Challenge - Round II
Duration: 3 months - Feb 1 to April 30, 2017

Level: Morning Glory Muffin = 5 to 7

Progress: 8 of 5/7

TASKS:

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50)
by M.C. Beaton (listened 4/1/17 - Agatha's age is indeterminate, but she is retired)

Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal elements (ghost, witches, psychic, charmed, et al.)

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

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)
by Diane Mott Davidson (Read 2/14/17 - Goldy's son, Arch, is a teenager)

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
by Diane Mott Davidson (read 2/21/17 - Goldy's husband, Tom, is a police officer)

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business

Pass the Popcorn Please - Read a mystery from a series that was adapted for television or a mystery that was made into a movie
by Joanne Fluke (read: 3/3/17 - series was made into movies starring Alison Sweeney).

Dead Cold - Read a mystery where characters are snowbound or that is set during winter
by Allen Eskens (listened 3/5/17 - book takes place from late September to end of December)

Murder, HE Wrote - Read a mystery by a male author or that features a male sleuth
by Harlan Coben (listened 2/19/17 - author is male, as is Myron Bolitar, the main protagonist)

Home Sweet Homicide - Read a mystery with a home renovation, housekeeping or interior design theme; MC is a contractor, housekeeper/organizer or interior decorator
by Kate Carlisle (finished 4/28/17 - MC is a contractor)

'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.
by Mary Jane Clark (read: 2/8/17 - Piper Donovan is hired to create a specialty wedding cake for the owner of an exclusive spa in California and has to solve a murder - note: this also fits the health and wellness category)

[Linda]

I'm in! I'll try Morning Glory Muffin to start with.

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

TASKS:

AAR[I]P - Killer Crab Cakes finished 4/11/17

Magick-al Mystery - Dead Bolt finished 3/27/17

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

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow - (yoga instructor) Death in a Difficult Position finished 4/20/17

Murder in a Minor Key - Swingin' in the Rain finished 2/16/17

Dead and Buried - Nightshade on Elm Street finished 2/28/17

Law & Dis-Order - Slightly Irregular finished 2/6/17

Crafty Killers - Old Maid's Puzzle finished 3/9/17

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 - False Impressions finished 4/2/17

Murder, HE Wrote - Read a mystery by a male author or that features a male sleuth

Home Sweet Homicide - A High-End Finish finished 4/17/17

'Til Death Do Us Part - To Have and to Kill finished 2/25/17

[Beth]

BAKER'S DOZEN CHALLENGE-ROUND II

I'm going all in for Pie in the Sky 11-13 books

Complete: 3/11-13

TASKS:

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50) The Quiche of Death Enjoyed this book and will be adding it to my shelf

Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal elements (ghost, witches, psychic, charmed, et al.)

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. Her Royal Spyness. Enjoyed this book and will add to shelf

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 Evil in Carnations

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

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business

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

[Troll]

Morning Glory Muffin

TASKS:

AAR[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.)

Completed - 2/24/17
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

Completed - 2/10/17

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

Completed: 3/19/17

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business

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

Completed: 3/4/17

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

Completed - 3/24/17

[Marsha]

Nell, I'm in for round 2; think I'd better start with Morning Glory level--Marsha

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

UPDATE: COMPLETED- 5

TASKS:

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50)-- by Emily Brightwell, 7th book in Mrs, Jeffries Victorian Mystery series,

Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal elements (ghost, witches, psychic, charmed, et al.) by Karen White

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-- by Sara Sheridan

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-- by Victoria Thompson of A Gaslight Mystery.

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business

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-- by Con Lehane

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

[Christine]

Love this
I will go for morning glory muffin

AARP - 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.)

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

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

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business

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

[Gary]

Morning Glory Muffin
Progress 5/5-7

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

TASKS:

AAR[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.)

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

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 Case in Deadwood by Ann Charles The MC has two children, a son and daughter. Finished 4/11/17

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

Dressed to Kill by Lynn Cahoon Main character's boyfriend, Greg, is the town's police detective. Finished 2/15/2017.

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business

Robbing Peter to Kill Paul by Gin Jones MC is a quilt appaiser. Finished 03/05/2017.

Pass the Popcorn Please - Read a mystery from a series that was adapted for television or a mystery that was made into a movie

Quarry by Max Allan Collins The series is the basis for the Cinemax series. Finished 02/22/2017

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

The Greek Coffin Mystery by Ellery Queen Features two male detectives, Ellery Queen and his father Inspector Richard Queen and written by two male authors, Dannay and Lee, writing as Ellery Queen. Finished 03/02/2017

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

[Amanda A]

Baker's Dozen Challenge - Round II
Duration: 3 months - Feb 1 to April 30, 2017
Level: Pie in the Sky = 11 to 13
Completed: 13/13

Page limit: 150 minimum

TASKS:

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50)
2/13

Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal elements (ghost, witches, psychic, charmed, et al.)
2/23

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
3/20

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)
4/25

Murder in a Minor Key - Read a book where the MC is a minor (under 18) or the parent of minor child(ren)
4/9

Dead and Buried: Read a gardening or flower shop themed mystery
3/12

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
3/21

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business
4/7

Pass the Popcorn Please - Read a mystery from a series that was adapted for television or a mystery that was made into a movie
2/27

Dead Cold - Read a mystery where characters are snowbound or that is set during winter
3/26

Murder, HE Wrote - Read a mystery by a male author or that features a male sleuth
(male sleuth) 2/13

Home Sweet Homicide - Read a mystery with a home renovation, housekeeping or interior design theme; MC is a contractor, housekeeper/organizer or interior decorator
4/15

'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
4/21

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

Yay! Hit my Morning Glory Muffin target so increasing to Smart Cookie please!

[Nell]

Helen wrote: "I'm in again. Loved the previous challenge, as it introduced books I'd never considered, and broadened my awareness of cozies....
Murder, HE Wrote - Read a mystery by a male author or that features a male sleuth
Pagan Spring (A Max Tudor Mystery, #3) by G.M. Malliet. Not sure if the author is male or female, but the sleuth is definitely male."

fyi - G.M. Malliet is a woman. The protagonists in her series are male.

[Anastasia]

I'm going to try this round also. I'll try Pie in the sky

TASKS:

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50)Fortune Cookie finished 15/02/2017 4 stars

Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal elements (ghost, witches, psychic, charmed, et al.)Southern Spirits finished 27/03/2017 5 stars

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 CanadaThe Twelve Clues of Christmas finished 11/03/2017 5 stars

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)Scent to Kill finished 17/02/2017 4 stars

Murder in a Minor Key - Read a book where the MC is a minor (under 18) or the parent of minor child(ren) Murder in Montparnasse finished 11/03/2017 5 stars

Dead and Buried: Read a gardening or flower shop themed mysteryFlorist Grump finished 09/03/2007 3.5 stars

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 officerPortrait in Death finished 08/03/2017 5 stars

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or businessThe Cat, the Professor and the Poison finished 04/03/2017 4 stars

Pass the Popcorn Please - Read a mystery from a series that was adapted for television or a mystery that was made into a movieInferno finished 04/03/2016 5 stars

Dead Cold - Read a mystery where characters are snowbound or that is set during winter Dead Hot Mama finished 31/03/2017 5 stars

Murder, HE Wrote - Read a mystery by a male author or that features a male sleuth The Overlook finished 04/03/2017 5 stars

Home Sweet Homicide - Read a mystery with a home renovation, housekeeping or interior design theme; MC is a contractor, housekeeper/organizer or interior decoratorCrowned and Moldering finished 18/04/2017 5 stars

'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 bookKilling Bridezilla finished 15/02/2017 4 stars

[Anne]

I am going to try to do pie in the sky:

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50) finished 2/20/17

Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal elements (ghost, witches, psychic, charmed, et al.) Finished 3/14/17

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 Finished 3/18/17

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) Finished 3/20/17

Murder in a Minor Key - Read a book where the MC is a minor (under 18) or the parent of minor child(ren) finished 3/2/17

Dead and Buried: Read a gardening or flower shop themed mystery Finished 3/29/17

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 Finished 3/25/17

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business finished 3/27/17

Pass the Popcorn Please - Read a mystery from a series that was adapted for television or a mystery that was made into a movie
finished 2/26/17

Dead Cold - Read a mystery where characters are snowbound or that is set during winter finished 3/6/17

Murder, HE Wrote - Read a mystery by a male author or that features a male sleuth finished 2/17/17

Home Sweet Homicide - Read a mystery with a home renovation, housekeeping or interior design theme; MC is a contractor, housekeeper/organizer or interior decorator Finished 4/3/17

'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 finished 3/8/317

[Becky]

PIE IN THE SKY




AAR[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.)

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 The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton completed 3-23


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 Flowerbed of State by Dorothy St James completed 3-5-17


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

Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business

Pass the Popcorn Please - Read a mystery from a series that was adapted for television or a mystery that was made into a movie -Banana Cream Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke completed 3-20-17


Dead Cold - Read a mystery where characters are snowbound or that is set during winter - A Catered Christmas by Isis Crawford completed 3-17-17



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

[Elizabeth]

Oh this looks fun! I am in!!

[Gary]

I am posting the books I will be using for my challenge. Once they have been read I will add the read date and update the totals. See message 22.

[Nancy]

I am in on the Morning Glory Muffin level. This is my first challenge an I am starting with "The Amazing Mrs Pollifax" for the AARP pick.

[Nancy]

My reading list: AARP- The Amazing Mrs Pollifax, Across the Pond - Wicked Autumn, Law and Dis-Order - Engaged in Danger, Crafty Killers - Twisted Threads, Home Sweet Homicide - A High-End Finnish, Murder HE Wrote - Rules of Murder

[Nell]

Linda wrote: "I'm in! I'll try Morning Glory Muffin to start with.

TASKS:

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery ..."

Is the MC in the Soap Opera mysteries a single mom? There's no mention of it in the book description.

Your Law & Dis-order choice mentions a private investigator. The MC or her love interest has to be a police officer. Does this one fit one of the other options?

[Linda]

Nell wrote: "Linda wrote: "I'm in! I'll try Morning Glory Muffin to start with.

TASKS:

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery ..."

Is the MC in the Soap Opera mysteries a single mom? There's no mention of it in the book d..."

The MC in Swingin' in the Rain is a single mother, she has a 7 year old. In Slightly Irregular the MC is a paralegal and I thought that worked as well.

[Nell]

Linda wrote: "Nell wrote: "Linda wrote: "I'm in! I'll try Morning Glory Muffin to start with.

The MC in Swingin' in the Rain is a single mother, she has a 7 year old. In Slightly Irregular the MC is a paralegal and I thought that worked as well. ..."

Yes they both work for the tasks you use. I'm not familiar with either series. Thanks for clarifying.

[Nell]

Hilary wrote: "I'm up for this! I'll start with Morning Glory Muffin :D, changing to Smart Cookie!

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50)

Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal el..."

Hilary - Is Enchanted a mystery?

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

Hmm it is a mystery but not a murder mystery - I can change to a different one if you think it would be better.

[Marisa]

I've got a question: For "Law & Dis-Order", are J.D. Robb's books OK?

[Gary]

Marisa wrote: "I've got a question: For "Law & Dis-Order", are J.D. Robb's books OK?"

Eve Dallas is a cop.

[Nell]

Gary wrote: "Marisa wrote: "I've got a question: For "Law & Dis-Order", are J.D. Robb's books OK?"

Eve Dallas is a cop."

Yes, MC is a police officer.

[Marisa]

Thank you, I was more worried about including the series as mystery in the challenge, but thank you very much, one more in the list.

[Marisa]

I've updated message 5 with the four books I've read till not. Not a very bad beginning ☺

[Nell]

Hilary wrote: "Hmm it is a mystery but not a murder mystery - I can change to a different one if you think it would be better."

The genres on Enchanted, Inc.'s book page don't include mystery. There doesn't have to be murder but mystery needs to be one of the genres. Please pick another book.

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

Nell wrote: "Hilary wrote: "Hmm it is a mystery but not a murder mystery - I can change to a different one if you think it would be better."

The genres on Enchanted, Inc.'s book page don't include mystery. The..."

I have taken it off and started reading Haunted Is Always in Fashion by Rose Pressey instead :D

[Nell]

Hilary wrote: "Nell wrote: "Hilary wrote: "Hmm it is a mystery but not a murder mystery - I can change to a different one if you think it would be better."

The genres on Enchanted, Inc.'s book page don't include..."

Great! I keep discovering new series with these challenges.

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

Finished my Smart Cookie so Pie in the Sky it is!

[Nell]

Hilary wrote: "Finished my Smart Cookie so Pie in the Sky it is!"

Good job Hilary. I've updated your level.

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

Nell wrote: "Hilary wrote: "Finished my Smart Cookie so Pie in the Sky it is!"

Good job Hilary. I've updated your level."

Thank you Nell :D

[Anastasia]

Finished my 4th book for this challenge Murder he wrote The Overlook byMichael Connelly
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anastasia]

Finished my 5th book Pass the Popcorn please Inferno
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...