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December 2020 Mini Challenges
December 2020 mini challenge Updated: Dec. 20
Progress: 5/5
🎄 1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.
Christmas, Spies & Dead Guys by Jennifer Fischetto - Dec. 62. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title.
A Nancy Drew Christmas by Carolyn Keene - Dec. 203. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover.
The Silver Cobweb by Carolyn Keene - Dec 6🎄 4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention.
Yule Log Murder by Lee Hollis and Barbara Ross - reading the 2 novellas as I read the Leslie Meier novella last year - Dec. 10🎄 5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Christmas at Carly's Cupcakes by Jessica Redland - Dec. 6
In! Finished 12/211. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.
2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title.
3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover.
4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention.
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
CM miniDecember 2020
1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.
Deck the Hallways2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title.
Marry Christmas Murder 3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover.
Claws for Celebration 4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention.
Marry and Bright5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
A Merry Murder
December 20205/5
1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.
Mind Your Manors by CeeCee James 17 December; 4☆
2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title.
Murder Once Removed by S.C. Perkins 4 December; 4 1/2☆
3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover.
street lamp- Glitter Bomb by Laura Childs 9 December; 4 1/2☆
4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention.
Murder with Cucumber Sandwiches by Karen Rose Smith 2 December; 5☆
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
A Killer Carol by Laura Bradford 13 December; 5☆
December 2020 Mini Challenges!0/5
1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.
The Snowman Killer
2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title.
Death at the Summit
3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover.
Holiday Spirits
4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention.
The Silence of the Elves
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Doggone Christmas
I’m in. 🎄My favorite time of year, favorite holiday and favorite hobby all rolled in one. ⛄️🎄📚
Completed: 5/5
Finished 12/23/20
1. ✔️ Read a book with a house on the cover. ***Christmas At The Little Knitting Box, Helen J. Rolfe***
2. ✔️ Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title. ***A Christmas Visitor; Anne Perry***
3. ✔️ Read a book with a light source on the cover. ***Fool Moon; Jim Butcher***
4. ✔️ Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention. ***The Alice Network; Kate Quinn***
5. ✔️ Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title. ***Christmas Journey; Anne Perry***
1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover. A Most Curious Murderj by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title.
The Incubus Impasse by Amanda M. Lee
3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover.
Murder's No Votive Confidence by Chrisin Breecher
4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention. Murder Comes to Call by Jessica Ellicott
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title. Christmas Cow Bells by Mollie Cox Bryan
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December Mini Challenge5/5
1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.
2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title.
3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover.
4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention.
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
So excited for my December picks!National Roof Over Your Head Day: Deck the Hallways
Look for an Evergreen Day: Death with All the Trimmings
Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day: In Peppermint Peril
December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Christmas Cow Bells
Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Trimmed With Murder
Planning on it!1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.
2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title.
3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover.
4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention.
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
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December Mini Challenge Read: 0/5
1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.
🎄Murder in Her Stocking by G.A. McKevett
2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title.
🎄Not a Creature Was Purring by Krista Davis
3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover.
🎄Boxes in the Basement by Kathi Daley
4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention.
🎄Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Dec. '20 Progress **: 2/51. House on the cover: A Highland Christmas by M.C. Beaton
2. Tree on the cover / word ‘tree’ in the title: Twelve Days of Christmas by Debbie Macomber
** 3. Light source on the cover: Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
** 4. Title / cover that caught your attention: Life Among the Savages by Shirley Jackson
5. Snow on the cover / in the title: A Nancy Drew Christmas by Carolyn Keene
1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.
by Page McBrier 12/19/20202. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover.
by Margaret Peterson Haddix 12/03/20203. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover. Fireworks
by Brandon Alexander 12/14/20204. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose cover caught your attention.
by Winnie Archer 12/06/20205. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover.
by Cindy Bell 12/03/2020
Progress: 5/51. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Curses! - Aaron Elkins
2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Murder Movie - Jill McGown
3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: The Last Juror - John Grisham
4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Death Wore a Smart Little Outfit - Orland Outland
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day:The Alienist - Caleb Carr
Missed out on November but will give December a try...1. Read a book with a house on the cover.....Premeditated Mortar by Kate Carlisle
2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.....Murder in her stocking by G.A. mcKevett
3. Read a book with a light source on the cover...A Christmas Peril by J.A. hennrikus
4. Read a book whose cover caught your attention....Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas by Nancy CoCo
5. Read a book with snow on the cover....Christmas, Criminals, and Campers by Tonya Kappes
December 2020 Mini Challenge✔1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.
The Lake House by Kate Morton 12/2/20
✔2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title.
Live and Let Pie by Ellie Alexander 12/9/20
✔3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover.
Pasta Mortem by Ellery Adams 12/19/20
✔4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention.
After the Funeral Agatha Christie 12/9/20
✔5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander 12/13/20
December 2020 Mini Challenge5/5 DONE
1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: house on the cover G.A. McKevett 12/3
2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: tree on the cover Leslie Budewitz 12/2
3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: light source on the cover. city lights J.D. Robb 12/21
4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: cover caught your attention Laura Bradford 12/3
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: snow on the cover Sally Goldenbaum 12/17
Success!1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.
Homecoming By The Sea, Kathi Daley – 01/12/20
2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title.
The Black Cat Breaks a Mirror, Kay Finch – 03/12/20
3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover.
A Streetcar Named Desire, Tennessee Williams - 17/12/20
4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention.
An Anonymous Girl, Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen - 07/12/20
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Murder at Christmas: Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season, Cecily Gayford (ed) - 22/12/20
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Done!December 2020
1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.
Mind Your Manors by CeeCee James 17 December; 4☆
2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title.
Murder Once Removed by S.C. Perkins 4 December; 4 1/2☆
3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover.
street lamp- Glitter Bomb by Laura Childs 9 December; 4 1/2☆
4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention.
Murder with Cucumber Sandwiches by Karen Rose Smith 2 December; 5☆
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
A Killer Carol by Laura Bradford 13 December; 5☆
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Finished the challenge today. Now I can relax during the holidays!
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FINISHED1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.
by Page McBrier 12/19/20202. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover.
by Margaret Peterson Haddix 12/03/20203. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover. Fireworks
by Brandon Alexander 12/14/20204. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose cover caught your attention.
by Winnie Archer 12/06/20205. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover.
by Cindy Bell 12/03/2020
Finished December and ready for January!
I'm done! See message 4...Happy holidays/Merry Christmas to all! I know it's been an incredibly sad and trying year, but hopefully books and online friends and fun challenges have been helping. 🎄🎁 📚
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I am done!! First time I met all 5 categories!!
Heather L wrote: "Way to go to all who have finished so far. Still one more to go here..."Still plenty of time Heather!
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Finished :)December Mini Challenge
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1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.
2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title.
3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover.
4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention.
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
Heather L wrote: "Brenda— Yeah, I spent a lot of time tonight waffling over what to read for the last one that would also fit a non-group challenge. Sometimes having a large personal library means too many choices, ..."I know exactly what you mean Heather - sometimes it doesn't matter what you pick up, you just don't feel like that at the time!! First world problems!! lol
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1. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title.
3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover.
4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention.
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.
COMPLETED: 5/5.
🎄Read a book with a house on the cover. Midwinter Murder: Fireside Tales from the Queen of Mystery. 28 Dec.
🎄Read a book with a tree on the cover. A Murderous Yarn. 26 Dec.
🎄Read a book with a light source on the cover. Unraveled Sleeve. 26 Dec.
🎄Read a book whose cover caught your attention. Framed in Lace. 25 Dec.
🎄Read a book with snow on the cover. Crewel Yule: A Needlecraft Mystery. 27 Dec.
🎄Read a book with a house on the cover. Midwinter Murder: Fireside Tales from the Queen of Mystery. 28 Dec.
🎄Read a book with a tree on the cover. A Murderous Yarn. 26 Dec.
🎄Read a book with a light source on the cover. Unraveled Sleeve. 26 Dec.
🎄Read a book whose cover caught your attention. Framed in Lace. 25 Dec.
🎄Read a book with snow on the cover. Crewel Yule: A Needlecraft Mystery. 27 Dec.
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1. Read a book with a house on the cover. Cruel Winter by Sheila Connolly
2. Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title. Silent Night, Deadly Night by Vicki Delany
3. Read a book with a light source on the cover. The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie
4. Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson
5. Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title. Rest You Merry by Charlotte MacLeod
Awesome, Hearther! 👍Congratulations to all who have completed some or all for this month!
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Cozy Mysteries
Books mentioned in this topic
Outfoxed (other topics)Murder's No Votive Confidence (other topics)
A Most Curious Murder (other topics)
A Mrs. Miracle Christmas (other topics)
Dashing Through the Snow (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Sally Goldenbaum (other topics)Laura Bradford (other topics)
Leslie Budewitz (other topics)
G.A. McKevett (other topics)
J.D. Robb (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. December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: Read a book with a house on the cover.
2. December 19 is Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word ‘tree’ in the title.
3. December 21 is Look on the Bright Side Day and National Flashlight Day—appropriate for the shortest day of the northern hemisphere: Read a book with a light source on the cover.
4. December is all about the bling—bright lights, glitter, tinsel, dazzling ornaments and brightly wrapped packages: Read a book whose title or cover caught your attention.
5. December 27 is Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day: Read a book with snow on the cover or in the title.