2022 Reading Challenge Rules

[Yvonne]

Two of my favorite things are cats and mysteries. So, I figured the *purrfect* reading challenge for me would be reading cat mysteries. It's very simple, this challenge is all about reading mysteries that have cats as the main characters. Here are a few examples...

Joe Grey Mysteries by Shirley Rousseau Murphy
Midnight Louie Mysteries by Carole Nelson Douglas
A Cats In Trouble Mysteries by Leann Sweeney
A Klepto Cat Mysteries by Patricia Fry
Black Cat Bookshop Mysteries by Ali Brandon
Cat Who Mysteries by Lilian Jackson Braun
Cat in the Stacks Mysteries by Miranda James
Bookmobile Cat Mysteries by Laurie Cass
Theda Krakow Mysteries by Clea Simon
Black Cat Mysteries by Elaine Faber

This is just the tip of the iceberg. There are dozens more. You can find a list here, but you aren't limited to just these choices. If you find others, that's great.

Here are the levels you can choose from:

Purring - Read 1-10 cat mysteries
Kneading - Read 11-20 cat mysteries
Meowing - Read 21-30 cat mysteries
Catnip - Go crazy and read at least 31 and go as high as you'd like - the sky is the limit!

The challenge will begin on January 1, 2021 and end on December 31, 2021.

The rules are really simple.

1. Any book read for this challenge has to be a mystery and have a cat that plays a major role in the book.

2. You may make a list of books at the beginning of the challenge or you can just list them as you find them.

3. Book titles may be swapped out at anytime for those who make a list in advance.

4. Crossovers with other challenges are permitted and encouraged.

5. Books can be in any format of your choice (print, audio, ebooks)

6. To sign up, choose one of the levels from the above list and create a folder for yourself in this folder. Or you can sign up on my blog at https://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com

[Crystal]

I know this is crazy but the level I'm choosing is catnip.
Can I sign up here? Most of my books will be in print mixed in with other formats.

[Yvonne]

Crystal wrote: "I know this is crazy but the level I'm choosing is catnip.
Can I sign up here? Most of my books will be in print mixed in with other formats."

Glad you are joining us. Just create a folder for yourself under this topic and you can keep track of your books there. You'll see a few of us already created our folders under this topic. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Have fun!

[Crystal]

How do I create a folder her and what do you mean by that?

[Yvonne]

Crystal wrote: "How do I create a folder her and what do you mean by that?"

Here's some steps to follow...

1. Go to the folder of the 2022 challenge.

2. Choose "new topic" in the upper right hand column.

3. In the "Topic Box" write in whatever you'd like to call your topic.

4. Write about your challenge in the comment box, then click the "post" button on the bottom left of the comment box.

Then you can keep posting in the topic all year round with your progress.

If you have any questions, just ask.

[Crystal]

I just did a post on that I'm signing up for Catnip Level.
Blog Post address: https://crystalsphotobloggingsite.wor...
signed up at Socrates' Book Review Site too.
I have a lot of cat books I can read so this will be fun.

[Yvonne]

Crystal wrote: "I just did a post on that I'm signing up for Catnip Level.
Blog Post address: https://crystalsphotobloggingsite.wor...
signed up at Socrates' ..."

I just saw your blog post and posted on it. Looks great! Have a great time!

[Crystal]

Thanks. Glad I got it done correctly.
Yo have fun too.

[MaryAnn (EmilyD1037)]

Kneading - Read 11-20 cat mysteries

I am going to start at this level. I also signed up for Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge 2022, so I am going to try for at least half
of the 40 to be cats if I can.

[Crystal]

You go girl and good luck

[Crystal]

I am signing up for Purring.

Crystal T.