2018 Reading Challenge - Sign Up

[Yvonne]

Two of my favorite things are cats and mysteries. So, I figured the *purrfect* reading challenge for me would be reading cat mysteries. It's very simple, this challenge is all about reading mysteries that have cats as the main characters. Here are a few examples...

Joe Grey Mysteries by Shirley Rousseau Murphy
Midnight Louie Mysteries by Carole Nelson Douglas
A Cats In Trouble Mysteries by Leann Sweeney
A Klepto Cat Mysteries by Patricia Fry
Black Cat Bookshop Mysteries by Ali Brandon
Cat Who Mysteries by Lilian Jackson Braun
Cat in the Stacks Mysteries by Miranda James
Bookmobile Cat Mysteries by Laurie Cass
Theda Krakow Mysteries by Clea Simon
Black Cat Mysteries by Elaine Faber

This is just the tip of the iceberg. There are dozens more. You can find a list here, but you aren't limited to just these choices. If you find others, that's great.

Here are the levels you can choose from:

Purring - Read 1-10 cat mysteries
Kneading - Read 11-20 cat mysteries
Meowing - Read 21-30 cat mysteries
Catnip - Go crazy and read at least 31 and go as high as you'd like - the sky is the limit!

The challenge will begin on January 1, 2018 and end on December 31, 2018.

The rules are really simple.

1. Any book read for this challenge has to be a mystery and have a cat that plays a major role in the book.


2. You may make a list of books at the beginning of the challenge or you can just list them as you find them.


3. Book titles may be swapped out at anytime for those who make a list in advance.


4. Crossovers with other challenges are permitted and encouraged.


5. Books can be in any format of your choice (print, audio, ebooks)

6. To sign up, choose one of the levels from the above list and create a folder for yourself in this folder. Or you can sign up on my blog at https://socratesbookreviews.blogspot....

Enjoy and have fun!

[Lagniappe]

I'm in - sounds like fun! I'll start with the purring level and see how it goes. As for the book list, I'll play it by ear. Cat mysteries have a way of finding me.

[Yvonne]

Lagniappe wrote: "I'm in - sounds like fun! I'll start with the purring level and see how it goes. As for the book list, I'll play it by ear. Cat mysteries have a way of finding me."

Welcome! I hope you find some great books along the way!

[Elizabeth]

I'm in also!

i'll start with purring level also and see if I can do more!

question, how do I create a folder?

[Anna Catharina]

I'm going for purring level.

[Patrizia]

Anna Catharina wrote: "I'm going for purring level."

Me too.

[Yvonne]

So happy you are all joining in.

[Yvonne]

Elizabeth wrote: "I'm in also!

i'll start with purring level also and see if I can do more!

question, how do I create a folder?"

To create a folder for yourself...

Go to the upper right where it says "create new topic"

In the topic name, put yours and then make sure it says you are in the 2018 folder.

In the comment section, let us know what your goal is and then click on post.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

[Stephie]

I am so in this challenge! I have been wanting to read cat mystery series, especially ones with librarians! I will start at the kneading level :-)

[Jackie]

Purring level for me.

[Eileen]

I'm in at Purring level but not sure how to sign up!

[Ashley]

I love cats and mysteries too! I'm going for Purring.

[Tari]

I do love cat cozies so I think I'll try for purring and like some said, see how that goes.

[Cassi]

2 of my favorite things!!! Cats and mysteries! I'm in!!

[Zonell]

Getting a late start, but I'm going for Purring this year.

[Elaine]

OK everybody. My cat mysteries are listed on the BOTTOM of the above list, but I Hope you will put me on the TOP of your reading list.
Black Cat's Legacy http://tinyurl.com/lrvevgm
Black Cat and the Lethal Lawyer http://tinyurl.com/q3qrgyu
Black Cat and the Accidental Angel http://tinyurl.com/07zcsm2
All Things Cat - y9p9htak
Amazon e-book $3.99 and $2.99
see? Already half-way through the PURRING LEVEL. Elaine Faber

[Victorian Vickie]

I am going to go meowing....not catnip crazy yet!!

[R.B.]

I love cats and I recently got into cozy mysteries as well, I wish I was confident enough to say I'd go for Kneading or Meowing level but I guess I'll start with Purring.

[Anna Catharina]

Hi R.B. and Barbara,
welcome and good luck!

[Karine]

I'm late to the party but I'll join with Purring.

[Elaine]

Brandi wrote: "It may be late in the year but I think I can meet the Purring Challenge!
Here's what I've read (I'll just edit my post to update my reads)

[bookcover:Black Cat White Paws: A Maggie Dahl Mystery|4..."
You haven't read any of my cat mysteries yet, Brandi. Black Cat and the Accidental Angel, Black Cat and the Lethal Lawyer or Black Cat's Legacy. I challenge you to try my books! Elaine Faber

[Yvonne]

Brandi wrote: "I met my Purring level challenge and it was so fun!"

Congrats Brandi! Glad you had fun.

[SarahG]

Hello!! Newbie here. I’m late to the game but, I would like to sign up. I will pick the “purring” level (although I’ve read 84 books so far this year), since I don’t have much time to add to my “cat mystery” total for 2018.

[Yvonne]

Welcome Sarah. So glad to have you join us.