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July 2019 Mini Challenges
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In! ****FINISHED 07/29/2019****
1. Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
2. Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover. Stiffs and Swine
3. Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
4. Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
5. Find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
July Mini Challenge5/5
1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
2. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar. (Authors to consider: Allyson K. Abbott, AJ Carton, Sheila Connolly, JA Konrath, Melinda Mullet, Carlene O’Neil, Michele Scott, Joyce Tremel)
4. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
5. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
July Mini Challenge b>2/5
1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
🕶 Gallows View by Peter Robinson
✔️2. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
🕶 Clammed Up by Barbara Ross (7/15/19)
✔️3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar. (Authors to consider: Allyson K. Abbott, AJ Carton, Sheila Connolly, JA Konrath, Melinda Mullet, Carlene O’Neil, Michele Scott, Joyce Tremel)
🕶A Riesling to Die by J.C. Eaton (7/3/19) 3⭐️
4. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
🕶 The Walking Bread by Winnie Archer
5. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
(Authors to Consider: Avery Aames, Ellery Adams, Donna Andrews, Lucy Arlington, Nancy Atherton, Alan Bradley, Elizabeth Bright, Kate Carlisle, Kate Collins, EJ Copperman, Krista David, Vicki Delany, Joanne Fluke, Charlaine Harris, Jennifer McAndrews, Barbara Ross, Paige Shelton)
🕶Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
July mini1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
Dog Collar Crime2. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
Hamburgers, Homicide and a Honeymoon3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
Whiskey Sour4. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover.
Miz Scarlet and the Vanishing Visitor5. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent. (sister, grandfather)
Portrait of a Dead Guy
Sandy's list1. Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
2. Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
3. Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
4. Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
5. Find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent. The Real Macaw ecl - have
July Mini Challenge5/5
1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
Ninth Grave by Kathi Daley 6-7 July; 5★
2. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
One Feta in the Grave by Tina Kashian 5-6 July; 4 1/2★
3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
Deadly Dram by Melinda Mullet 14-16 July; 5★
4. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
L'ora di punta. Un'indagine al volante (=The Rush Hour) by Nora Venturini 17-19 July; 2 1/2★
5. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
Till Death Do Us Tart by Ellie Alexander 1-3 July; 4 1/2★
So excited to read the books I picked out for July!Canada Day, Independence Day (U.S.), and Bastille Day (France): Killer Cruise
National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. National Fried Chicken Day, Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and National Hot Dog Day: Crime Rib
National Daiquiri Day and National Tequila Day: Class Reunions Are Murder
Ugly Truck Day: Bushel Full of Murder
Parent's Day, Cousins Day, Aunt and Uncle Day, and Father-in-Law Day: Murder With Puffins
I think I got it figured out, here are my choices...1. Read a book with red, white, and or blue on cover... A Crafty Crime by Erin Scott Finished 7/11/19
2. Read a book featuring a picnic on the cover...Death of a Country Fried Redneck by Lee Hollis
3. Read a book with alcohol on the cover..Oh, Fudge by Nancy CoCo Finished 7/9/19
4. Read a book with a truck or car on cover....Checkered Crime by Tonya Kappes. Finished 7/14/19
5. Read a book that feature family members...Some Like It Lethal by Nancy Martin
Here are my reads for July:July Mini Challenge
1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover. (Blue) The Man Who Robbed the Pierre: The Story of Bobby Comfort and the Biggest Hotel Robbery Ever by Ira Berkow
2. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover. Murder at the Company Picnic (Hannah Scrabble Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by Marty Donnellan
3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar. (Authors to consider: Allyson K. Abbott, AJ Carton, Sheila Connolly, JA Konrath, Melinda Mullet, Carlene O’Neil, Michele Scott, Joyce Tremel) One Tequila by Tricia O’Malley
4. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title. Mango Digger by Bill Myers
5. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent. The case of the Conterfeit Eye by Earl Stanely Garnder. (Amazon description calls it a “fatal family puzzle”)
Linda wrote: "So excited to read the books I picked out for July!Canada Day, Independence Day (U.S.), and Bastille Day (France): Killer Cruise
National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. ..."
I love the Meg Lanslowe books by Dona Andrews, one of the few authors I purchase in hardcover.
Jane wrote: "Linda wrote: "So excited to read the books I picked out for July!Canada Day, Independence Day (U.S.), and Bastille Day (France): Killer Cruise
National Hot Dog Month and National ..."
I really liked the first one and am excited to get back to this series.
July Mini Challenge 1/5
1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
Uneasy Spirits - DONE2. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
The Path of the Crooked3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
Must Be Murder: An Otto Viti Mystery4. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
Trouble in Mudbug5. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
Uncle and Ants
JULY 2019 MINI CHALLENGES1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
Died in the Wool by Mary Kruger
2. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
One Feta in the Grave by Tina Kashian
3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar. (Authors to consider: Allyson K. Abbott, AJ Carton, Sheila Connolly, JA Konrath, Melinda Mullet, Carlene O’Neil, Michele Scott, Joyce Tremel)
Slay in Character by Lynn Cahoon
4. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
Who Moved My Goat Cheese? by Lynn Cahoon
5. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
(Authors to Consider: Avery Aames, Ellery Adams, Donna Andrews, Lucy Arlington, Nancy Atherton, Alan Bradley, Elizabeth Bright, Kate Carlisle, Kate Collins, EJ Copperman, Krista David, Vicki Delany, Joanne Fluke, Charlaine Harris, Jennifer McAndrews, Barbara Ross, Paige Shelton)
Clammed Up by Barbara Ross
Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover. The Big Kahuna by Janet Evanovich (07/01)
Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
Picnic with Piggins by Jane Yolen (07/02)
Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
Big Red Tequila by Rick Riordan (07/16)
Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
The Web Files by Margie Palatini (07/02)
I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
Digging Up the Dirt by Miranda James (07/04)
July Mini Challenges5/5
1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
Joy Avon 7/6/192. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
Lee Hollis 8/12/19 3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar. (Authors to consider: Allyson K. Abbott, AJ Carton, Sheila Connolly, JA Konrath, Melinda Mullet, Carlene O’Neil, Michele Scott, Joyce Tremel)
Allyson K. Abbott 8/8/194. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
Shelley Freydont 7/28/195. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent. A Haunted Murder J.A. Whiting 7/2/19: Sleuth and her cousin
In for another month of fun!July 2019 Mini Challenge
FINISHED: 5/5
1. Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
Scrappy Summer by Mollie Cox Bryan 7/13/19
2. Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
Books, Picnics And Murder by Lori Woods 7/17/19
3. Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
One Tequila by Tricia O'Malley 7/16/19
4. Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
Fit to Be French Fried: A Felicia's Food Truck One Hour Mystery by Celia Kinsey 7/2/19
5. Read a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke 7/6/19
Hannah solves murder with her sister! Also features her mother, brother-in-law and niece.
July 2019 Mini Challenge✔1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware 7/11/19
2. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar. (Authors to consider: Allyson K. Abbott, AJ Carton, Sheila Connolly, JA Konrath, Melinda Mullet, Carlene O’Neil, Michele Scott, Joyce Tremel)
4. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
✔5. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
(Authors to Consider: Avery Aames, Ellery Adams, Donna Andrews, Lucy Arlington, Nancy Atherton, Alan Bradley, Elizabeth Bright, Kate Carlisle, Kate Collins, EJ Copperman, Krista David, Vicki Delany, Joanne Fluke, Charlaine Harris, Jennifer McAndrews, Barbara Ross, Paige Shelton)
Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard 7/12/19
July 2019 Mini Challenges!1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover. The Night Tiger 07.19.19
2. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover. Leave No Scone Unturned 07.02.19
3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar. (Authors to consider: Allyson K. Abbott, AJ Carton, Sheila Connolly, JA Konrath, Melinda Mullet, Carlene O’Neil, Michele Scott, Joyce Tremel)
4. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title. Mystic Falls 07.26.19
5. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
(Authors to Consider: Avery Aames, Ellery Adams, Donna Andrews, Lucy Arlington, Nancy Atherton, Alan Bradley, Elizabeth Bright, Kate Carlisle, Kate Collins, EJ Copperman, Krista David, Vicki Delany, Joanne Fluke, Charlaine Harris, Jennifer McAndrews, Barbara Ross, Paige Shelton) Sunset Beach 07.03.19
July 2019 mini challengeUpdated: July 31
Progress 5/5
1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
Storm Rising by Sara Driscoll - July 52. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
Steamed Open by Barbara Ross - July 313. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day: Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
Chocolate Covered Death by Gemma Halliday - July 144. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts by Tonya Kappes - July 16I know the above book is a camper, not a truck per se, so if it doesn't qualify, I have this book as well:
Bandit by Ellen Miles - July 215. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks - July 12
I will try 1. Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
by Jodi Taylor2. Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
3. Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
4. Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
5. Find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren
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I will give it a try this month:Progress: 4/5
✔1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
Shards of Murder by Cheryl Hollon (audio - finished 7/21/19)✔2. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
Murder's No Votive Confidence by Christin Brecher (Peter provides a picnic for Stella) (finished 7/2/19)
3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar. (Authors to consider: Allyson K. Abbott, AJ Carton, Sheila Connolly, JA Konrath, Melinda Mullet, Carlene O’Neil, Michele Scott, Joyce Tremel)
✔4. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
Penne Dreadful by Catherine Bruns (finished 7/14/19)✔5. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
In the Dog House by V.M. Burns(storyline involves Lily, her son and daughter) (audio - finished 7/3/19)
1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover. 2. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar. (Authors to consider: Allyson K. Abbott, AJ Carton, Sheila Connolly, JA Konrath, Melinda Mullet, Carlene O’Neil, Michele Scott, Joyce Tremel)
4. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
5. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
July 2019 Mini Challenges!Sorry, I never got to this challenge. But I'll not give up - planning for August now. :)
July Mini ChallengeCompleted: 5/5
1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
7/82. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
7/203. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
7/184. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
7/265. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
7/7
I will try again this month. Only read three in June, we shall see how I fare this month.July Mini Challenge
Completed: 0/5
1. Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
2. Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
3. Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
4. Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
5. Find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
A bit later to the party than sometimes, but I'm in.1. Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
Tess of the Road, Rachel Hartman - 02/07/19
2. Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
Peach Pies and Alibis, Ellery Adams - 15/07/19
(The book has a couple of picnics in it)
3. Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
Buried in a Bog, Sheila Connolly - 30/07/19
4. Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
Booking the Crook, Laurie Cass - 14/07/19
(I admit it, this one's inside the bookmobile cab, but for some reason I always have trouble finding books with vehicles on the cover)
5. Find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
Iris Avenue, Pamela Grandstaff - 07/07/19
(Set in a small town, where one of the main character's parents, aunts, uncles and cousins also all live, and feature in the story)
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Finished :)July Mini Challenge
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1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
2. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar. (Authors to consider: Allyson K. Abbott, AJ Carton, Sheila Connolly, JA Konrath, Melinda Mullet, Carlene O’Neil, Michele Scott, Joyce Tremel)
4. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
5. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
Finished.July Mini Challenge
1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
Ninth Grave by Kathi Daley 6-7 July; 5★
2. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
One Feta in the Grave by Tina Kashian 5-6 July; 4 1/2★
3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
Deadly Dram by Melinda Mullet 14-16 July; 5★
4. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
L'ora di punta. Un'indagine al volante (=The Rush Hour) by Nora Venturini 17-19 July; 2 1/2★
5. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
Till Death Do Us Tart by Ellie Alexander 1-3 July; 4 1/2★
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FINISHED!July 2019 Mini Challenge
FINISHED: 5/5
1. Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
Scrappy Summer by Mollie Cox Bryan 7/13/19
2. Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
Books, Picnics And Murder by Lori Woods 7/17/19
3. Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
One Tequila by Tricia O'Malley 7/16/19
4. Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
Fit to Be French Fried: A Felicia's Food Truck One Hour Mystery by Celia Kinsey 7/2/19
5. Read a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke 7/6/19
Hannah solves murder with her sister! Also features her mother, brother-in-law and n
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July 2019 Mini Challenge
FINISHED
Good job!
Thanks Heather and Meg :) And well done Vanessa!
Done (see message 6)!The month has been kind of wonky so I wasn't sure how my challenges would fare. This mini did help me finish up four older TBRs so it's good. 😆
I'm in!1. Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
The Dam Committee by Earl Smith
2. Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
Rockets' Dead Glare by Lynn Cahoon
3. Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath
4. Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
A Dead Red Cadillac by R.P. Dahlke
5. Find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
Aunt Bessie Assumes by Diana Xarissa
July Mini ChallengeCompleted: 5/5
1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
7/82. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
7/203. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
7/184. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
7/265. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
7/7
Finished up over the weekend and am ready for August!
Update to msg. 17: I only got 3/5 but since it's still summer for awhile, I'd like to keep it open and keep trying for 2 and 3, esp. since 2 is more summer related. I know whatever I use, I can't use it in the August Mini, correct?
I finished 4 of the 5 categories; could not find a book with a car or truck on the cover.1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
A Catered Fourth of July
2. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
The High Tide Club
3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar.
The Diva Cooks up a Storm
4. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
5. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
Murder with Collard Greens and Hot Sauce
Cozy Mysteries
Books mentioned in this topic
Strawberry Shortcake Murder (other topics)Some Like it Lethal (other topics)
Whiskey Sour (other topics)
Murder With Puffins (other topics)
Picnic with Piggins (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Janet Evanovich (other topics)Jane Yolen (other topics)
Rick Riordan (other topics)
Joanne Fluke (other topics)
Margie Palatini (other topics)
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RULES
** Books DO NOT all have to be mysteries. You can use any genres.
** A book can be used only once for this challenge, but can be used for other challenges (Seasonal, World Trip, Ultimate, etc.).
** You DO NOT have to choose books in advance, and can change your mind at any time if you do.
** Do as many as you are able and have fun!
1. July 1 is Canada Day, July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.), and July 14 Bastille Day (France): Read a book with a red, white and/or blue cover.
2. July is National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and July 17 National Hot Dog Day: Read a book that features a picnic or picnic food, either in the book or on the cover.
3. July 19 is National Daiquiri Day and July 24 National Tequila Day:Read a book that features some sort of alcohol—either on the cover or in the title—or is set in a bar. (Authors to consider: Allyson K. Abbott, AJ Carton, Sheila Connolly, JA Konrath, Melinda Mullet, Carlene O’Neil, Michele Scott, Joyce Tremel)
4. July 20 is Ugly Truck Day: Read a book with some sort of truck or car on the cover, or that has “truck” in the title.
5. July 22 is Parent's Day, July 24 is Cousins Day, July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day, and July 30 is Father-in-Law Day: Many books are solely about the amateur sleuth and a cache of friends. I want you to find a book that features a family, e.g.: parent/child, siblings, main character and aunt/uncle or grandparent.
(Authors to Consider: Avery Aames, Ellery Adams, Donna Andrews, Lucy Arlington, Nancy Atherton, Alan Bradley, Elizabeth Bright, Kate Carlisle, Kate Collins, EJ Copperman, Krista David, Vicki Delany, Joanne Fluke, Charlaine Harris, Jennifer McAndrews, Barbara Ross, Paige Shelton)