August Mini Challenge - Dog Days of Summer

[Nell]

Dog Days of Summer
Duration: August 1 to 31

The days from July 3 to August 11 are called the dog days of summer. These are some of the hottest days in the Northern Hemisphere. To the ancient Greeks and Romans, the dog days occurred when Sirius, the dog star, appeared to rise just before the sun. They believed that the combined heat of the dog star and the sun caused the hot, sultry weather.

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather.

★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US. Here's a list of countries:
https://www.reference.com/geography/c...

★ Read a book with a dog in it.

★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling. (Character who is a psychic, witch, medium, tarot card reader, etc. Does NOT include ghost, vampire, zombie.)

★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s.
Here's a link to historical mysteries on SYKM (Ancient through Colonial periods included):
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/His...

★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp.

Read as many or as few as you'd like.
Any genre is OK.
Have fun!

[Nell]

Players:


Anna Catharina
Beth
Danielle
Denise
Gary
Helen
Hilary
Jeanne
Jennifer
Jess
Julie
Julesy
Kat
Marianne
Marisa
Marsha
Nell
Sharon
Shelley
Tari

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

oooh I'm in!

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather. - A Caribbean Mystery by Agatha Christie

★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US. Here's a list of countries:
https://www.reference.com/geography/c... - The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie

★ Read a book with a dog in it. - Due or Die by Jenn McKinlay

★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling. (Character who is a psychic, witch, medium, tarot card reader, etc. Does NOT include ghost, vampire, zombie.) - Bell, Book & Candlemas by Jennifer David Hesse

★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s. - One Corpse Too Many by Ellis Peters

★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp. - For Whom the Bread Rolls by Sarah Fox

6/6

[Nell]

Dog Days of Summer
Duration: August 1 to 31

Progress: 3

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather.

★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US.
Puppet For A Corpse by Dorothy Simpson - United Kingdom


★ Read a book with a dog in it.
https://www.cozy-mystery.com/blog/dog...

★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling.
Deadly Patterns by Melissa Bourbon


★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s.
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn - 1779


★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp.

[Marsha]

I'm in. I'm back from my travels and eager to get my reading back up to speed. I forgot to add the challenge...

Dog Days of Summer
Duration: August 1 to 31

The days from July 3 to August 11 are called the dog days of summer. These are some of the hottest days in the Northern Hemisphere. To the ancient Greeks and Romans, the dog days occurred when Sirius, the dog star, appeared to rise just before the sun. They believed that the combined heat of the dog star and the sun caused the hot, sultry weather.

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather.
; by Abir Mukherjee set in Calcutta.

★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US. Here's a list of countries:
https://www.reference.com/geography/c...
; by Rosemary Simpson set in London.

★ Read a book with a dog in it.
; by Krista Davis; 1st Paws and Claws Mystery

★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling. (Character who is a psychic, witch, medium, tarot card reader, etc. Does NOT include ghost, vampire, zombie.)

★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s.
Here's a link to historical mysteries on SYKM (Ancient through Colonial periods included):
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/His...

★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp.

Read as many or as few as you'd like.
Any genre is OK.
Have fun!

Nell wrote: "

Dog Days of Summer
Duration: August 1 to 31

The days from July 3 to August 11 are called the dog days of summer. These are some of the hottest days in the Northern Hemisphere. To the ancient Gre..."

[Beth]

Yippee a new challenge! I'm in! My goal is 4

Dog Days of Summer
Duration: August 1 to 31

Completed: 0/4

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather.

★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US. Here's a list of countries:
https://www.reference.com/geography/c...

★ Read a book with a dog in it.

★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling. (Character who is a psychic, witch, medium, tarot card reader, etc. Does NOT include ghost, vampire, zombie.)

★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s.

★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp.

Read as many or as few as you'd like.
Have fun!

[Tari]

I'm in! (I love dogs!)

[Sharon]

I think I can do at least 3, maybe 4.

[Julesy]

Count me in! I think I can do 5 out 6.

Dog Days of Summer
Duration: August 1 to 31

Updated: Sept. 3
Progress: 5/6

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather.
Shattered Palms by Toby Neal - takes place in Maui - finished August 20

★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US.
I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh - takes place in the UK (England and Wales) - finished August 1

★ Read a book with a dog in it.
Snowball by Ellen Miles - finished August 1

★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling. (Character who is a psychic, witch, medium, tarot card reader, etc. Does NOT include ghost, vampire, zombie.)
Sweetness and Light by J.A. Whiting - sisters have psychic abilities - finished Sept. 3

★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s. I generally don't like nor read historical books.

★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp.
A View to Die For by Richard Houston - finished August 8

[Jennifer]

9/2/17 finished all but the 1800s entry.

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather. A Grave Prediction Austin texas
★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US. Witch Is When The Floodgates Opened UK
★ Read a book with a dog in it. Sense of Deception Eggie and Tuttle!
★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling. Thistle While You Work The Winchester family members are witches.
★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s.
★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp. The Trouble With Witches

[Marisa]

I'm in. I don't know how much I'll reas as I'm going to be on vacation travelling around almost the first fortnight, but I think it's going to be a fun challenge. Thank you, Nell.

[Nell]

Marisa wrote: "I'm in. I don't know how much I'll reas as I'm going to be on vacation travelling around almost the first fortnight, but I think it's going to be a fun challenge. Thank you, Nell."

Thanks go to Jaxnsmom/Donna for this fun challenge.

[Marisa]

Thanks to the three of you then!

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

Just checking - do the Brother Cadfael books count for this (or indeed other!) challenge?

[Nell]

Hilary wrote: "Just checking - do the Brother Cadfael books count for this (or indeed other!) challenge?"

Yes - They count for the historical challenge task. They are set in the 12th century.

It's possible that specific books will fit other tasks as well.

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

Nell wrote: "Hilary wrote: "Just checking - do the Brother Cadfael books count for this (or indeed other!) challenge?"

Yes - They count for the historical challenge task. They are set in the 12th century."

Excellent! I have been meaning to read more of them and this gives me an opportunity :D

[Marianne]

I'm in for this challenge

[Shelley]

Ohh can I join this challenge?

[Nell]

Shelley wrote: "Ohh can I join this challenge?"

Of course! To create your challenge post, copy the tasks in message one and paste them in a comment on this thread.

[Jess]

I'm in as well! Love doing challenges, give me some guides which book to try first :) Thanks Nell.

5/6

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather.
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse

★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US.
Magpie Murders - UK

★ Read a book with a dog in it.
All She Was Worth - a dog named "Blockhead"

★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling. (Character who is a psychic, witch, medium, tarot card reader, etc. Does NOT include ghost, vampire, zombie.)
Pies and Prejudice

★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s.
One Corpse Too Many - 12th century

★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

[Nell]

Jess wrote: "I'm in as well! Love doing challenges, give me some guides which book to try first :) ..."

Jess - I'm not sure the Aunt Dimity book works for magic. That task does not include a ghost. Is there a character in this book that is a witch, psychic or fortune teller?

[Jess]

Nell wrote: "Jess wrote: "I'm in as well! Love doing challenges, give me some guides which book to try first :) ..."

Jess - I'm not sure the Aunt Dimity book works for magic. That task does not include a ghost..."

Oh I didn't know. I haven't tried the book and kinda thought the main character was a medium for her ghost aunt.

The titles I've listed are only candidates and will update them after further research or if I change my mind etc. Will keep searching and updating them!

[Marisa]

Duration: Aug, 1 - Aug, 31
(1 / 5)

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather.
★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US
★ Read a book with a dog in it: No One Left to Tell by Karen Rose (12/08/2017 - ★★★★)
★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling
★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s.
★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp.

[Gary]

I'm in

Duration: Aug, 1 - Aug, 31

(6/6)

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather.

Deadly Bubbles in the Wine by Mary Jo Burke Finished August 22, 2017.

★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US.

Where Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean Finished August 30, 2017.

★ Read a book with a dog in it.

Case of the One-Eyed Tiger by Jeffrey M. Poole The series is called Corgi Case Files. Although 21 pages in and no Corgi so far. The Corgi called Sherlock showed up a few pages later. Finished August 7, 2017.

★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune

The King's Justice by Katherine Kurtz Finished August 4, 2017. Book features a number of Deryni magic users.

★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s.

A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters. Finished August 31, 2016.

★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp.

Dead & Buried by Leighann Dobbs. Finished August 9, 2017.

[Anna Catharina]

Dog Days of Summer
Duration: August 1 to 31

Progress: 6/6

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather.
An Ear For Danger by Marc Brandel (set in Mexico)

★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US.
Envious Casca by Georgette Heyer (set in England)

★ Read a book with a dog in it.
Die drei ??? Kids, 65, Mission Goldhund by Boris Pfeiffer

★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling.
Fool Me Once by Steve Hockensmith

★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s.
The Leper of Saint Giles by Ellis Peters

★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp.
No Wind of Blame by Georgette Heyer

[Nell]

Jess wrote: "Nell wrote: "Jess wrote: "I'm in as well! Love doing challenges, give me some guides which book to try first :) ..."

Jess - I'm not sure the Aunt Dimity book works for magic. That task does not in..."

We were thinking medium as in channel to the spirit world (séances, Ouija boards, etc.). Like the Family Fortune mysteries by Dawn Eastman or Whispers Beyond the Veil by Jessica Estevao. I can see how that's confusing. Since these also fit the other descriptions, I'll edit it.

[Helen]

I'm in, if I can opt for 2 or 3 of the six books. Back at work for our coldest and often busiest part of the year.

[Nell]

Helen wrote: "I'm in, if I can opt for 2 or 3 of the six books. Back at work for our coldest and often busiest part of the year."

You can choose to read as many or as few books as you'd like.

[Jess]

Nell wrote: "Jess wrote: "Nell wrote: "Jess wrote: "I'm in as well! Love doing challenges, give me some guides which book to try first :) ..."

Jess - I'm not sure the Aunt Dimity book works for magic. That tas..."

Thanks Nell. I do appreciate your patience and understanding when it's really just my silly mistake.

I'm considering the Pie and Prejudice at the moment, which I believe involves some magic. I might change later though, as I have no idea on magic or enchantment and happy to look into a bit more (actually both of what you added as examples look quite interesting).

[Nell]

Jess wrote: "Nell wrote: "Jess wrote: "Nell wrote: "Jess wrote: "I'm in as well! Love doing challenges, give me some guides which book to try first :) ..."

Jess - I'm not sure the Aunt Dimity book works for ma..."

Ellery Adams' Charmed Pie Shop mystery Pies and Prejudice works for magic.

[Jeanne]

I'm in and can't wait.

Finished 6 of 6

Dog Days of Summer Challenge

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather.

I read The Willow Pattern, a Judge Dee mystery by Robert Van Gulik. It takes place in scorching hot, humid weather in China.


★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US. Here's a list of countries:
https://www.reference.com/geography/c...

Fnished the new one by Rhys Bowen - "On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service." It takes place in England, Ireland, and Italy (primarily Italy).


★ Read a book with a dog in it.

Read "The Last Word" by Ellery Adams. The main character has a standard Poodle named Captain who is a constant companion. I read the first two for the July 2017 Challenge really wanted to see what happened next.


★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling. (Character who is a psychic, witch, medium, tarot card reader, etc. Does NOT include ghost, vampire, zombie.)

Read "Nothing to Croak About" by Leighann Dobbs. It's a Silver Hollow mystery.


★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s.
Here's a link to historical mysteries on SYKM (Ancient through Colonial periods included):
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/His...

Finished The Bookseller's Tale by Ann Swinfen. Set in medieval times, I found this an enticing story set in the 1300s.


★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp.

Finished "Dead to Begin With" - has both sky and a lighthouse]

[Helen]

My list for this challenge. I'm aiming for 3 of the 6. My monthly challenge books fit the Northern hemisphere category at least.

Dog Days of Summer
Duration: August 1 to 31


★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather.

My first for this challenge finished.
Even though it is set in the ski area of Washington State, the action takes place in mid-summer.

★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US. Here's a list of countries:
https://www.reference.com/geography/c...

My second is , which takes place in Venice, Italy.

★ Read a book with a dog in it.

★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling. (Character who is a psychic, witch, medium, tarot card reader, etc. Does NOT include ghost, vampire, zombie.)

★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s.
Here's a link to historical mysteries on SYKM (Ancient through Colonial periods included):
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/His...
My third and last for this challenge is
, a medieval mystery set in an English monastery.

★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp.

Read as many or as few as you'd like.
Any genre is OK.
Have fun!

[Kat]

Okay - can't wait!
Dog Days of Summer
Duration: August 1 to 31


★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather.

★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US. Here's a list of countries:
https://www.reference.com/geography/c...

(The Little Flower Shop by the Sea - Ali McNamara. Set in Cornwall, England).

★ Read a book with a dog in it.

(Nightshade for Warning (Enchanted Garden Mystery #2)
by Bailey Cattrell - there's a Corgi in it.)

★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling. (Character who is a psychic, witch, medium, tarot card reader, etc. Does NOT include ghost, vampire, zombie.)

(By Familiar Means (Witch's Cat Mystery #2) - by Delia James - Witches, Magic and Familiars!)

★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s.
Here's a link to historical mysteries on SYKM (Ancient through Colonial periods included):
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/His...

★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp.

(Witch Way to Murder (Ophelia & Abby Mystery #1)
by Shirley Damsgaard)

Will have to keep searching for some more!

[Denise]

I'm in. My first reading challenge

Dog Days of Summer
Duration: August 1 to 31
5/6

The days from July 3 to August 11 are called the dog days of summer. These are some of the hottest days in the Northern Hemisphere. To the ancient Greeks and Romans, the dog days occurred when Sirius, the dog star, appeared to rise just before the sun. They believed that the combined heat of the dog star and the sun caused the hot, sultry weather.

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather
Private

★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US. Here's a list of countries:
https://www.reference.com/geography/c...

★ Read a book with a dog in it.
British Manor Murder

★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling. (Character who is a psychic, witch, medium, tarot card reader, etc. Does NOT include ghost, vampire, zombie.)

★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s.
Here's a link to historical mysteries on SYKM (Ancient through Colonial periods included):
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/His...
Thirteenth Night

★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp.

[Shelley]

Dog Days of Summer

Duration: August 1 to 31

Progress: 6/6

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather.

Finished



★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US.

Hope this one is ok it takes place in Monte Carlo and New York though I'm not sure how much time is spent in each location.



Finished


★ Read a book with a dog in it.

Finished



★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling.

Finished



★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s



Finished

★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp.



Finished

[Danielle]

Not. sure how many I will do, not all six...seeing U do not have any historical cozies at the moment but, I will do some!

[Jeanne]

Finished my first book for August -- The Diva Paints the Town. I enjoyed this series a lot, and this is no exception. They are easy to read, have not too far fetched surprise endings, interesting characters, and often helpful hints.

[Helen]

My first is finished, and posted in my list above.

[Gary]

I finished my first a couple of days ago. Now working on the second before I break to read the month's serial reads books.

[Gary]

3 down and 3 to go.

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

Gary wrote: "3 down and 3 to go."

You and me both! Currently reading #4 (Due or Die ) which covers the book with a dog in it!

[Gary]

I won't get to book 4 until this weekend. Right now I am working on a book for a challenge in another group..

[Sharon]

I read my serial books first. Since I'm reading Agatha Raisin, I think one will count as my non-US northern hemisphere book. But I also just finished Carolyn Hart's What the Cat Saw. The main character can read cats' minds. Does that count as psychic? (I picked it for someplace hot - Oklahoma, where it was over 100F a couple of weeks ago when I was there for my neice's wedding - but the book is set during the winter.)

[Gary]

I used the first of my serial reads for the sky cover book. I will be reading Where Eagles Dare for my non US northern hemisphere book.

[jaxnsmom]

Sharon wrote: "I read my serial books first. Since I'm reading Agatha Raisin, I think one will count as my non-US northern hemisphere book. But I also just finished Carolyn Hart's What the Cat Saw. The main chara..."

I'll say yes, you can count What the Cat Saw for the psychic task.

[Sharon]

Thanks, jaxnsmom!

[Sharon]

With permission (from jaxnsmom) I can report that I'm getting a start on the challenge.

Dog Days of Summer
Duration: August 1 to 31

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather.
A Rule Against Murder A Rule Against Murder

★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US.


★ Read a book with a dog in it.
Murder, Served Simply Murder, Served Simply

★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling. (Character who is a psychic ...


★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s.


★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover. Can also be another light source, such as a candle or lamp.
Death of a Bachelorette Death of a Bachelorette

[MadameZelda]

The heist and the hacker challenges are killing me. Can't find anything.

[Nell]

MadameZelda wrote: "The heist and the hacker challenges are killing me. Can't find anything."

???

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

Woo hoo! #4 finished today (For Whom the Bread Rolls by Sarah Fox ), at this rate I will be all done by the weekend!!