September 2020 Mini Challenges

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Here are your September 2020 Mini Challenges!


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. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate!

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.


* Remember, treasure can be money, jewels or artwork.

[Brenda]

September Mini Challenge
5/5

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.

19th Christmas by James Patterson 5★s 13/9/20

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.

The House On Findlater Lane by Helen Goltz 5★s 12/9/20

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, ship or treasure in the book or on the cover.

The Burning Island by Jock Serong 4★s 7/9/20

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn.

The Lost Blackbird by Liza Perrat 4★s 3/9/20

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.

A Witness to Murder by Verity Bright 4★s 10/9/20

[Meg]

CM mini challenge
September 2020

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.

Paint the Town Dead

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.

Knot of This World

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate!

Death by the Sea

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.

Wicked Harvest

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.

The Last Mrs. Summers

[Patrizia]

September Mini Challenge
5/5

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.
Goodbye Cruller World by Ginger Bolton 13 September; 5☆


2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.
Knot on Her Life by Mary Marks 21 September; 5☆


3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate!
Steamed Open by Barbara Ross 2 September; 4 1/2☆


4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.
Ghost in the Gallery by Kathi Daley 4 September; 5☆


5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.
Murder at Marble House by Alyssa Maxwell 11 September; 4 1/2☆

[Becky]

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate!

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.

[Michelle]

1. Read a book you have been putting off.....The Calamity Café by Gayle Leeson (09/11/20)

2. Read a book featuring sewing notions....Hems and Homicide y Elizabeth Penney (09/30/20)

3. Read a book featuring a pirate, boat or treasure on the cover...Murder Makes Scents by Christin Brecher (sailboats on cover) (09/06/20)

4. Read a book during autumn....15 Minutes of Flame by Christin Brecher (09/07/20)

5. Read a book which someone hunts for clues for information....Forests, Fishing, & Forgery by Tonya Kappes (09/03/20)

[JennH]

September 2020 Mini Challenge

✔1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston 9/12/20

✔2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.
Twisted Threads by Lea Waite 9/6/20


✔3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate!
Iced Under by Barbara Ross 9/26/20 - black diamond


✔4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.
At the Drop of a Hat by Jenn McKinlay 9/3/20 - takes place late September

✔5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.
A Killer Edition by Lorna Barrett 9/4/20

[Linda]

I'm still debating my sewing options but am using the author of the month to full advantage.

Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Drip Dead

National Sewing Month and Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.

International Pirate Day: Hitting the Books

Autumn Equinox: Death in the Stacks

National Hunting and Fishing Day: Black and Blueberry Die

[Genevieve]

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.
Batman: The Man Who Laughs by Ed Brubaker 09/05/2020

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover. needle and thread
Elves and the Shoemaker 9/21/2020

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover.
The Four Clever Brothers by Jacob Grimm 09/21/2020

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title. Halloween
Bedeviled Eggs by Laura Childs 09/13/2020

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.
Murder on the Rocks by Allyson K. Abbott 9/11/2020

[Jennifer]

In! ***read this one straight through, finished 09/07*****

1. Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading. Isle of Palms
2. Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.
3. Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* (money, jewels, art) in the book or on the cover.
4. Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title. Shem Creek
5. Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.

[Linda]

Joan wrote: "I want to join the 2020 mini challenge but I can’t copy & past the rules. How are you all able to post them in your comments when you join? Thanks."

You should be able to copy and paste, that's what I do. Maybe if you are in the app that might not work but on a computer or the web browser on your phone you should be able to copy it from Heather's first post. Hope this helps.

[Joan]

Linda, Thank you. I am on the app. I will go to the laptop. Thanks again.

[Joan]

RULES
3/5 complete to date.

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.

3. ✔️ September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate! • Half A King by Joe Abercrombie •

4. ✔️ September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title. • Murder Is Binding by Lorna Barrett •

5. ✔️ September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.
• Elementary, She Read, by Vicki Delany •

[Julesy]

September 2020 mini challenge

Updated: Sept. 26
Progress: 5/5

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.
Another One Bites the Crust by Ellie Alexander - book that I didn't get to start for the August mini challenge - Sept. 17

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.
Thai Die by Monica Ferris - Sept. 26

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate!
Mystery of the Winged Lion by Carolyn Keene - Sept. 4

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.
Death of a Wedding Cake Baker by Lee Hollis - Sept. 8

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.
The Elusive Heiress by Carolyn Keene - Sept. 8

[Tuck]

September Mini Challenge

0/5 books read

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day:

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day:

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day:

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox:

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day:

[Alice]

Alice's spot
1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.
by Bella Falls

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate!
Lowcountry Boondoggle

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title. by Susan M. Boyer

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.
by Shari Randall

[Jennie-Lee~abookishwonderer~]

September Mini Challenge
1/5

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.
🍂Twisted Threads by Lea Wait

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate!

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.

✔️5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.
🍂Mission Impawsible by Krista Davis▪️9/6/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Paula]

September Mini Challenge
Done: 1/5

1. Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.
or
2. Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.

3. Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* (money, jewels, art) in the book or on the cover.
or
4. Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.
- DONE
5. Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.

[Amber]

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading. The Prestige 09.15.20

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.
09.11.20

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate! An Appetite for Murder 09.26.20

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.
09.03.20

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.
09.05.20


* Remember, treasure can be money, jewels or artwork.

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate!

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.

[Mary]

Joan wrote: "I want to join the 2020 mini challenge but I can’t copy & past the rules. How are you all able to post them in your comments when you join? Thanks."

I haven’t been able to figure that out either, so I’m hoping someone will answer this question.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Mary, read Linda’s post #12, as Joan did. She explains it well.

I will add that, if you are using the GR app or a cellphone the site is, unfortunately, not fully functional. IMO, you’re better off switching to “desktop view.” You can do that by scrolling to the bottom of the page—but I can’t remember if that option is offered on every page, or if you have to go to the homepage to do that.

[Paulette]

2 / 5 complete

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure (money, jewels or artwork) in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate!

✔ 4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.


✔ 5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.

[Trish]

I've was a bit rubbish on the monthly challenges during the Summer season, but I'm going to try to do better in the Autumn.

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.

War Doctor: Surgery on the Front Line, David Nott - 10/09/20

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.

Thread on Arrival, Lea Wait - 18/09/20
At least its about a group of people who sew!

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure (money, jewels or artwork) in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate!

The Age of Doubt, Amdrea Camilleri - 16/09/20
Not only is there a boat on the cover, but it's about diamond smugglers.

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.

Read It and Weep, Jenn McKinlay - 08/09/20
Starts in early September, autumn leaves on the cover

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.

Lethal Letters, Ellery Adams - 03/09/20

1. , 2. , 3. , 4. xx, 5.

[Jasi]

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading...Death by Dumpling - Vivien Chien *9/13/20*


2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover. Cinderella Six Feet Under - Maia Chance

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate! Boiled Over - Barbara Ross

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.

[Cheryl]

Okay so I'm finally taking part in this group's challenges. Today Is September 6th, so I'm reading a book I've put off reading. I don't know how to tag books but I'll try. @BrokenBoneChina by Laura Childs is the one I'm reading right now. I hope to join in on these challenges more often and I look forward to reading more holiday/Christmas type cozies this winter.

[Brenda]

Cheryl, to tag (link) your books, in your comment box you'll see "add book/author". Click on that then follow the prompts :) Good luck!

[Judy]

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.
Ring in the Year with Murder

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.
Dire Threads

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate!
Red Velvet Revenge

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.
Murder in the Corn Maze

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.
Killer Jam

1 2 3 4 5

[nightowl99]

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate!

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.

[Amanda A]

September Mini Challenge
Completed: 5/5

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.
9/5

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.
9/19

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate!
9/16

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.
9/30

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.
9/27

[Meg]

Yay, I'm done!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Congrats, Meg! I have one to go.

[Brenda]

Well done Meg!!

[Meg]

Thank you, thank you! 😊

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Meg!

[Brenda]

Finished :)

September Mini Challenge
5/5

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.

19th Christmas by James Patterson 5★s 13/9/20

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.

The House On Findlater Lane by Helen Goltz 5★s 12/9/20

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, ship or treasure in the book or on the cover.

The Burning Island by Jock Serong 4★s 7/9/20

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn.

The Lost Blackbird by Liza Perrat 4★s 3/9/20

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.

A Witness to Murder by Verity Bright 4★s 10/9/20

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Congrats, Brenda!

[Meg]

Marisa wrote: "Congrats, Meg!"

Thank you, Marisa!

[Meg]

Yay, Brenda!

[Brenda]

Thanks Heather and Meg!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Finished this last week, but kept forgetting to post it here. My books this month:


1. Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading. Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts

2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover. Wedding Duress by Elizabeth Lynn Casey

3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate! The Pirate Captain's Daughter by Eve Bunting

4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title. Valley Of Silence by Nora Roberts

5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information. One, Two, Buckle My Shoe by Agatha Christie

[Brenda]

Well done Heather!

[Meg]

Congrats, Heather!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Thanks, Meg and Brenda!

[Julesy]

I finished my last book today. See message #14. Onwards to October! 😁

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Yay! 😀

[Linda]

Finished!

Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Drip Dead 9/12/20

National Sewing Month and Sewing Machine Day: Embroidered Truths 9/20/20

International Pirate Day: Hitting the Books 9/26/20

Autumn Equinox: Death in the Stacks 9/3/20

National Hunting and Fishing Day: Black and Blueberry Die 9/6/20

[Brenda]

Well done Julesy and Linda :)

[Patrizia]

I finished my challenge a few days ago but I haven't had a chance to post it until now.

September Mini Challenge

1. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day: Fight procrastination and read a book you’ve been putting off reading.
Goodbye Cruller World by Ginger Bolton 13 September; 5☆


2. September is National Sewing Month and September 10 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book that features sewing, or has sewing notions on the cover.
Knot on Her Life by Mary Marks 21 September; 5☆


3. September 19 is International Pirate Day: Read a book featuring a pirate, boat, or treasure* in the book or on the cover. Don’t forget to talk like a pirate!
Steamed Open by Barbara Ross 2 September; 4 1/2☆


4. September 22 is Autumn Equinox: Read a book set during autumn, or with ‘autumn’ in the title.
Ghost in the Gallery by Kathi Daley 4 September; 5☆


5. September 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Read a book in which someone hunts for clues or fishes for information.
Murder at Marble House by Alyssa Maxwell 11 September; 4 1/2☆

[Brenda]

Well done Patrizia :)