Give Us A Clue - 2021

[Ali]

Update to message #49

Progress: 7/9 books read
Deductions: 2/3

I deduce it was Mrs. White in the library with the lead pipe.

[Catka]

update msg 142:
13/30 books
4/10 deductions

4. I deduce it was Miss Scarlet in the ballroom with the sword
Miss Scarlet - red
by Nick Hornby
Ballroom: Read a book which features a character who is a dancer
(The Eighth Life)
Sword
by Julia Quinn

[Chalmation]

Updated message #37

Books: 5/18 21
Deductions: 0/6 7 Found another book with a weapon on the cover.

[Bobbi]

Update msg. 47.

6/30

[Heather]

Message #13 updated
Please up my challenge to 30 books / 10 deductions. Thanks!

Books: 6/30
Deductions: 2/10

Deductions
I deduce it was MR. GREEN in the HALL with the CANDLESTICK.
I read Right Back Where We Started for the green cover, A History of What Comes Next as the first book in a new series, and Flamer with fire on the cover.

I deduce it was MRS. PEACOCK in the LOUNGE with the WRENCH.
I read Where'd You Go, Bernadette for the blue cover, The Love Square as a contemporary romance (favorite genre), and All Consuming with a fire axe (tool) on the cover.

[Bobbi]

Update msg. 47

Books: 9/30
Deductions: 2/10

I deduce that it was Mrs White in the Library with the Wrench.

[Clare]

update message 129
6/15
2 deductions

I deduce it was Mrs Peacock in the Conservatory with the Revolver
I deduce it was Mrs Peacock in the Cellar with the Lead piping

[Kim]

1st Update message #239:
I deduce it was Mrs. Peacock with a Candlestick in the Conservatory

Case 1:
Suspect - Mrs. Peacock
Weapon - Candlestick
Room - Conservatory The Bookshop on the Shore

[Kelly]

update # 82
4/15
Hall: A hall tends to be the first room that welcomes you to the manor so read a book that is the first in a series. Except the Dying
(This is the first Detective Murdoch book)

[Jennifer]

Updating message #34

6/23

Mrs White - white: When Women Were Birds: Fifty-four Variations on Voice DONE

[Alekhya]

Update to msg#9
Progress:
4/12 books
1/4 deductions

I deduce it was Professor Plum in the dining room with the dagger.

[Amy]

updated message 71-- 8/15; 2 deductions

Deduction No.2: I deduce it was Mr. Green in the Conservatory with the Dagger
Books deduced from:
Suspect: The Ruin
Weapon: Cherry Pie or Die
Room: Dying to Retire

[Rebecca]

Update Message #30

Progress: 19/30
Deductions: 5/10
My Level: Nancy Drew

4. I deduce it was Mrs. White (Claimed By Her Mates) in the conservatory (The Dating Plan) with the revolver (His Virgin Mate).

5. I deduce it was Mr. Green (Mated To The Beast) in the lounge (Mated To The Warriors) with the revolver (Claiming His Virgin).

I just realized that five out of the six books I'm counting towards this challenge update are from the same series!

[Bobbi]

Update msg. 47

12/30

[Rachael]

Kim wrote: "I'd like to give this a try, if it's not too late to join.

GIVE US A CLUE
Duration: 1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021

This challenge is inspired by the classic board game Clue/Cluedo. To set the ..."

Welcome! It is not too late join. You can count books read since 1 January. Please let me know how many books you would like to read for this challenge

[Rachael]

Hi all, just to let you know that I try to update this challenge at least twice a month. I have updated today up to message 270.

97 Participants
404 books read/ 2229 books pledged (18.12% complete)
94 deductions made

[Carmen]

Update to message #21

PROGRESS 🔎:
Books: 43/90
Deductions: 10/30 (Hercule Poirot)

❎1. I deduce it was Mrs. White in the library with the canddlestick

❎2. I deduce it was Mrs. Peacock in the consevatory with the canddlestick

❎3. I deduce it was Professor Plum in the consevatory with the wrench

❎4. I deduce it was Professor Plum in the study with the rope

❎5. I deduce it was Mr. Green in the conservatory with the revolver

❎6. I deduce it was Colonel Mustard in the library with the dagger

❎7. I deduce it was Miss Scarlet in the library with the wrench

❎8. I deduce it was Mrs. White in the dining room with the lead pipe

❎9. I deduce it was Mr. Green in the hall with the dagger

❎10. I deduce it was Mrs. White in the conservatory with the lead pipe

[Sahira]

Updating message #100

19/15 books read
4/5 deductions made

I deduce it was Colonel Mustard in the Library with the dagger.

Suspect: Hazel and Gray
Room: The Princess Game
Weapon: The Ship of the Dead

[Theresa, Readathons]

Update for message 11. Progress 7/15 books. 2/5 deductions (no new deductions)

[Chalmation]

Updated message #37

Books: 6/21
Deductions: 1/7

1st deduction:
I suspect it was Mrs. White in the Lounge with the Wrench
White Russian (Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels #11): Mrs. White
The Stand: Lounge
The Jack Hammer: Wrench

[Chiara.L]

Update message #54

It was Blue with a rope in the ballroom.

Blue: Strange the dreamer
Rope: Red white and royal blue.
Ballroom: One is a promise.

Deduction 1/4

[Sally]

Update msg 65
1 deduction.

[Allie]

Update to Message 105
Progress: 12/18
Rooms: 7/6

[Luisa]

update message #76
Books: 3/9 | Deductions: 1/3

I suspect Miss Scarlet in the Secret Passage with a dagger

[Brittany]

Updated post 73
10/9 books
2/3 deductions

Deduction No. 2: I deduce it was Mrs Peacock in the Billiard Room with the Revolver
Books deduced from:
Suspect:
Weapon:
Room:

[Carmen]

Update to message #21

PROGRESS 🔎:
Books: 46/90
Deductions: 11/30 (Sherlock Holmes)

❎1. I deduce it was Mrs. White in the library with the canddlestick

❎2. I deduce it was Mrs. Peacock in the consevatory with the canddlestick

❎3. I deduce it was Professor Plum in the consevatory with the wrench

❎4. I deduce it was Professor Plum in the study with the rope

❎5. I deduce it was Mr. Green in the conservatory with the revolver

❎6. I deduce it was Colonel Mustard in the library with the dagger

❎7. I deduce it was Miss Scarlet in the library with the wrench

❎8. I deduce it was Mrs. White in the dining room with the lead pipe

❎9. I deduce it was Mr. Green in the hall with the dagger

❎10. I deduce it was Mrs. White in the conservatory with the lead pipe

❎11. I deduce it was Mr. Green in the kitchen with the wrench

[Lori]

I would like to join this challenge of it isn't too late. My goal would be 10 books and three deductions. Thank you

[Kim]

I guess I am going to drop out of this (Message 239). Thanks.

[Bobbi]

Update msg. 47

Books: 13/30

[Marleen]

Update to message 29: progress 5/9

✅ Colonel Mustard - yellow ➡️ Recursion

[Sunny]

Update #5:

13/30 books
3/10 deductions

I deduce that it was Colonel Mustard The Novice's Tale in the hall Do Unto Others with the candlestick 'Salem's Lot .

I deduce that it was Miss Scarlet Death Of An Expert Witness in the dining room Peaches and Scream with the revolver Silent Night.

🔍Pink Panther🔍

Thanks :)

[Kelly]

update #82
7/15
Mrs Peacock:

[Catka]

update msg 142:

Books: 16/30
Deductions: 5/10

5. I deduce it was Mr Green in the conservatory with the typewriter
Mr Green - green by Julia Quinn
Conservatory: Read a book where a character has to save or conserve someone or something (White Rose, Black Forest)
Lead Pipe or musical instrument or writing instrument - typewriter

[Amy]

Updated message 71-- 9/15

[Rebecca]

Update message #30

Progress: 20/30
Deductions: 6/10
My Level: Jessica Fletcher

6. I deduce it was Ms. Scarlet (A Vow So Bold and Deadly) in the study (Parenting Forward: How to Raise Children with Justice, Mercy, and Kindness) with the dagger (Thunderhead).

[Navya]

Update to message #40

Books: 7/9
Deductions: 1/3

Deduction 1
I deduce it was Mrs Peacock in the Lounge with the rope

[Sahira]

Updating message #100

21/15 books read
5/5 deductions made

I deduce it was Mrs. White in the lounge with the rope.

Suspect: Lethal White
Room: Naked in Death
Weapon: A Study in Charlotte

[Bobbi]

Update msg. 47

Books: 14/30

[Ashley]

update message #78
books 6/30
Deductions 2/10

I deduce it was Colonel Mustard in the Conservatory with the rope

[Elena]

update message #90
9/15 books read
3/5 deductions made

Deduction 2:
I deduce it was Mr Green in the hall with the dagger
(Mr Green - Three Plays: The Sea-Gull / Three Sisters / The Cherry Orchard
Hall - Spellsinger
Dagger - The Broken Sword)

Deduction3:
I deduce it was Miss Scarlet in the lounge with the candlestick
(Miss Scarlet - WE
Lounge - The House on Cold Hill
Candlestick - Pale Fire)

[TerryJane, Challenges]

Update to Message 33
Books: 45/33 | Deductions: 14/11
New Tier: Sherlock Holmes

I've surpassed my original goal of 11 deductions and would like to increase my goal to 60 deductions. I am having SO much fun with this challenge, and am not ready to stop yet. I already identified 40-something more weapons for future deductions, so I think this new goal should be doable. Thank you, Rachael, for running this fabulous challenge!

[Agnieszka]

It's past time for an update :-D

Update to mesage #22: 12/10+ deductions, 36/30+ books

1. I deduce it was Colonel Mustard in the Dining Room with the Revolver:
Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb 4* 1/3 - yellow on cover
Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley 3* 1/6 - a coffee cup in the film strip
Gator Bait by Jana Deleon 5* 1/24 - machine guns on cover

2. I deduce it was Mrs Peacock in the Secret Passages with the Candlestick:
Northern Lights by Nora Roberts 4* 1/10 - blue on cover
Every Secret Thing by Ann Tatlock 5* 1/17 - "secret" in the title
Soldiers of Fortune by Jana Deleon 5* 1/25 - fire on cover

3. I deduce it was Colonel Mustard in the Library with the Revolver:
High Five by Janet Evanovich 4* 1/11 - yellow on cover
National Parks of America by various Lonely Planet authors 4* 1/18 - borrowed book
Later Gator by Jana Deleon 3* 1/30 - riffle/shotgun on cover (leaning on the pick-up truck)

4. I deduce it was Mr Green in the Library with the Revolver:
Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by JoAnn Durgin 3* 1/12 - green on cover
Mróz by Marcin Ciszewski 4* 1/20 lit. transl: Frost - borrowed book
Hook, Line and Blinker by Jana Deleon 4* 1/31 - gun (in the purse) on cover

5. I deduce it was Mrs White in the Library with the Candlestick:
Why You Really Can Memorize Scripture: Understand and unlock your mind's natural ability to memorize long passages by Daniel Morris 4* 1/12 - white on cover
Nice to meet you, Jerusalem: Auf Entdeckungstour ins Herz der Stadt by Stefan Gödde 3* 1/21 lit. transl (sub-title) Expedition Into The Heart Of The City - borrowed book
Change of Fortune by Jana Deleon 5* 2/2 - fire on cover

6. I deduce it was Miss Scarlet in the Billiard Room with the Candlestick:
Starlight, Star Bright by JoAnn Durgin 4* 1/19 - red on cover
Hurricane Force by Jana Deleon 5* 1/26 - Gertie knits a baby shawl
Swamp Spook by Jana Deleon 4* 2/5 - pumpkin lantern on cover

7. I deduce it was Mrs White in the Conservatory with the Revolver:
Faking the Love by Sofia Grey 4* 1/29 - white on cover
Summer of the Midnight Sun by Tracie Peterson 4* 1/27 - a character has to save someone (view spoiler)[after a ship wreck Jayce & Leah have work together to save themselves & a sick woman in their life boat (hide spoiler)]
Fortune Furlough by Jana Deleon 5* 2/7 - gun on cover

8. I deduce it was Mrs White in the Study with the Dagger (& Revolver):
Seeing The Love by Sofia Grey 4* 1/29 - white on cover
Infinite Powers: The Story of Calculus - The Language of the Universe by Steven H. Strogatz 3* 1/28 - I'm passionate about numbers/maths and wanted learn more about the history of calculus
Cajun Fried Felony by Jana Deleon 5* 2/9 - knife & gun on cover (in the purse)

9. I deduce it was Colonel Mustard in the Cellar with the Revolver:
Reel of Fortune by Jana Deleon 4* 2/4 - yellow on cover
Fortune Hunter by Jana Deleon 4* 1/29 - cozy mystery
Swamp Santa by Jana Deleon 5* 2/10 - gun on cover (gift wrapped *grins*)

10. I deduce it was Miss Scarlet in the Lounge with the Rope:
Healing the Hurts of Your Past: A Guide to Overcoming the Pain of Shame by F. Remy Diederich 3* 2/16 - red on cover
Shadows in Death by J.D. Robb 4* 2/6 - romantic suspense (favorite genre)
Bullets and Beads by Jana Deleon 5* 2/12 - string of beads on cover

11. I deduce it was Mr Green in the Hall with the Revolver:
Meg's Best Man by Cynthia Bruner 5* 2/20 - green on cover
The Governess Who Captured His Heart by Sophie Barnes 4* 2/20 - The Honorable Scoundrels #1
Gators and Garters by Jana Deleon 4* 2/14 - gun on cover

12. I deduce it was Mrs Peacock in the Cellar Lounge with the Dagger:
Kittyzen's Arrest by Addison Moore & Bellamy Bloom 3* 2/19 - blue on cover
Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb 4* 2/19 - my favorite genre & a mystery
Fortune Funhouse by Jana Deleon 4* 2/15 - hatchet on cover

[Ilona]

Update to message 4

Progress: 3/9
Deductions: 1/3

I deduce that it was Mrs Peacock in the Conservatory with a Wrench.
Mrs Peacock - blue
Wrench or spanner or any other tool (Wind up key)
Conservatory: Read a book where a character has to save or conserve someone or something Ready Player Two

[Nell]

Update msg #102

#2 - I deduce it was Professor Plum in the Dining Room with the Rope.
Suspect: Professor Plum

Room: Dining Room

Weapon: Rope (ribbon)


Deductions: 2/4
Books: 6/12

[Chalmation]

Updated message #37

Books: 7/21
Deductions: 1/7

[Jaida]

Message 51 update - Deduction 2.

8/18 books read
2 / 6 deductions

I deduce it was Mrs White, with rope, in the dining room.

[Almeta]

Message 41 Updated
15/30 books
5/10 deduction
Fifth Deduction:
I deduce it was Colonel Mustard in the Ballroom with the Wrench.

[Debra Diggs]

Updated message #241

27/30 books
7/10 deductions

Deductions
✔ 1. I deduce it was Mrs. Peacock in the Conservatory with the Revolver.
✔ 2. I deduce it was Mrs. White in the Cellar with the Candlestick.
✔ 3. I deduce it was Mr. Green in the Hall with the Rope.
✔ 4. I deduce it was Mrs. White in the Library with the Candlestick.
✔ 5. I deduce it was Miss. Scarlet in the Study with the Candlestick.
✔ 6. I deduce it was Mrs. Peacock in the Library with the Dagger.
✔ 7. I deduce it was Miss. Scarlet in the Billiard Room with the Candlestick.

[Chalmation]

Updated message #37

Books: 8/21
Deductions: 1/7

[Bobbi]

Update msg. 47

16/30 books
4/10 deductions

I deduce that it was Mrs. Peacock in the Study with the Candlestick.

I deduce that it was Mr. Green in the Hall with the Dagger.