2018 Reading Challenge - Sign Up

[Yvonne]

Britney wrote: "There usually isn't a minium on the number of pages, unless Yvonne added a limit this year."

That's correct, Britney. I don't have a minimum as far as pages go.

[Betty]

Sabine wrote: "Welcome Betty! Nice to have another fellow reader in Level 4 :)"

Thanks Sabine! I'm trying to sort through my books to see what I already have. It's going to be interesting LOL

[Betty]

Joanne wrote: "Betty wrote: "New here, but cozy's are my favorite at the moment. I am planning on going big 😀 Level 4-B. Looking forward to it!"


Welcome and good luck 😉"

Thanks Joanne!!!

[Shannon]

For some reason, I thought I had signed up for this challenge but I don't see my name. Is it too late to join? Thanks!

[Yvonne]

Shannon wrote: "For some reason, I thought I had signed up for this challenge but I don't see my name. Is it too late to join? Thanks!"

It's not too late. Did you create a folder for yourself within whichever level you wanted to sign up for?

[Shannon]

Yvonne wrote: "Shannon wrote: "For some reason, I thought I had signed up for this challenge but I don't see my name. Is it too late to join? Thanks!"

It's not too late. Did you create a folder for yourself with..."

I was finally able to create a folder and I'm choosing Level 4, Option B. Thank you!

[Cassi]

I am going to choose option A and try out the Snooping category

[Amanda A]

I just joined the group and I would like to sign up for Level 4, option B.

[Shannon]

Amanda A wrote: "I just joined the group and I would like to sign up for Level 4, option B."

Welcome, Amanda! Have fun!

[Sabine]

Amanda A wrote: "I just joined the group and I would like to sign up for Level 4, option B."

Welcome Amanda. Great to have you :)

[Shannon]

Cassi wrote: "I am going to choose option A and try out the Snooping category"

Welcome, Cassie! Happy reading!

[Susie]

Great to see so many joining in the fun!

[Jane(Janelba)]

I joined late but would like to do level three option A : read 30 own choice cozy mysteries. I may also try to do the sub-genre challenge too but at a different level.

[Erin-Joi]

Hi,
I am a voracious reader and signed up for this a while ago at your website. I have a few logistics questions.

1. If I read a collection of 6 books that is listed as one book, is this one book or 6? Example: The Adventures of Brother Cadfael: A Collection of Chronicles
2. I looked through the cozy mystery site to be sure that I understand the definition and to check that some of my favorites are there. Father Brown mysteries are very short. Do they each count as one book (avg 26 pages)?

Here is my list so far.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Yvonne]

1. The collection of chronicles would be considered one.

2. I don't see the Father Brown series at 26 pages, but I'd say each book with and ISBN would be counted as one.

[Erin-Joi]

Yvonne wrote: "1. The collection of chronicles would be considered one.
So the fact that it includes books 3, 4, 16-18, and 20 from the series doesn't matter? ok, thanks.

2. I don't see the Father Brown series at 26 pages, but I'd say each book with and ISBN would be counted as one." Thanks for this answer.

[Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review)]

I just joined up for this - can I use cozies I have already read or do I need to start fro, scratch? Oh and I will be doing B :D

[Yvonne]

Hilary S wrote: "I just joined up for this - can I use cozies I have already read or do I need to start fro, scratch? Oh and I will be doing B :D"

Any book read between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018 is fine. Welcome!

[Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review)]

Woo hoo - thank you!

[Kellene]

I've been putting off committing to the challenge, but I'm going to jump in. I'll be going for Level 3 and completing option B.

[Patrizia]

Hi!
I'll try Level four, option B.

[Vesper]

Hi everyone, I just joined the group thanks to R.B. invitation.

I'll try Level one (Snoop) - with option A (Read 10 cozy mysteries of your choice)

Here's my list in progress: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Vesper

[Shannon]

Vesper wrote: "Hi everyone, I just joined the group thanks to R.B. invitation.

I'll try Level one (Snoop) - with option A (Read 10 cozy mysteries of your choice)

Here's my list in progress: https://www.goodread..."

Welcome and enjoy!!!

[Vesper]

Shannon wrote: "Vesper wrote: "Hi everyone, I just joined the group thanks to R.B. invitation.

I'll try Level one (Snoop) - with option A (Read 10 cozy mysteries of your choice)....."

Thankyou !!

[Elizabeth]

Welcome to the eighth annual Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge! I'm changing things up again this year. Some readers enjoyed reading the sub-genres, others found it too difficult. So, this year, we’re going to have something for everyone.

To find out exactly what a cozy mystery is, check out Cozy-Mystery.com. This site is dedicated to cozy mysteries and does a great job of defining them as well as giving a list of cozy mysteries. This challenge is NOT restricted to what is on their list, it's just to be used as a guideline in case you need some hints on what to read.



This year's cozy mystery reading challenge has two ways to participate and you can choose whichever suits you the best:

A) Read only cozy mysteries of your choice.

Or

B) Read one book from these sub-genres:

- One from culinary (anything dealing with food: restaurants, baked goods, etc.)
- One from animal related (cats, dogs, birds, etc.)
- One from craft related (any kind of hobbies - knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, etc.)
- One from paranormal (witches, vampires, etc.)
- One from cozy mysteries based outside the US (example: Belinda Lawrence series (British))
- One career-based cozy mystery (housekeeping, wedding planner, etc.)
- One holiday based (set during any holiday - Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentines, etc.)
- One travel mystery (character could be on a cruise, touring another area, etc.)
- One historical mystery (any mystery not set in the present)
- One is your choice! (freebie!)

Here are the levels you can join for either A or B…

Level one (Snoop) -
A) Read 10 cozy mysteries of your choice.
B) Read one book in each of the above cozy sub-genres (total of 10 books)

Level two (Investigator) -
A) Read 20 cozy mysteries of your choice.
B) Read all the books in level one plus an additional 10 cozy books of your choice (total of 20)

Level three (Super Sleuth) -
A) Read 30 cozy mysteries of your choice.
B) Read two books from each sub-genre in level one plus an additional 10 cozy books of your choice (total of 30 books)

Level four (Sleuth Extraordinaire) -
A)Read 40 cozy mysteries of your choice.
B)Read two books from each sub-genre in level one plus an additional 20 cozy books of your choice (total of 40 books)

Here are the rules...

1. The challenge runs from January 1, 2018 and ends December 31, 2018.

2. You don't have to choose your books in advance. If you do, you can change your list at any time during the year. Books can overlap with other challenges.

3. Books can be in any format - paper, audio, ebooks...it all counts!

4. You don't have to post a review, but I'm sure others would love to know about the books you are reading and may even want to add it to their reading lists.

There will be a folder for each level. Find the one you'd like to sign up for and create your own sub-folder within the level's folder. You can keep track of what you read there.

Have fun!

[L.M.]

Just found this group! Very cool challenge, I look forward to seeing if I can make it :)

[Britney]

Welcome Lena. Glad to have you join us.

[Shannon]

Welcome, Lena! I hope you enjoy the group!

[Yvonne]

Life has been crazy and I haven't been around here as much as I should be, but welcome to all the newbies! I hope everyone is enjoying the challenge.