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June 2022 Mini Challenge
June Mini Challenge1/6/22 - 30/6/22
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1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
June Mini Challenge1/6/22 - 30/6/22
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1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat - Tibby
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret - Garion's true identity is secret
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover
June Mini Challenge5/5
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
Not a Creature Was Purring by Krista Davis 9 June; 4☆
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
A Poisoned Season by Tasha Alexander 6 June; 4 1/2☆
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
Bloodroot by Susan Wittig Albert 2 June; 4 1/2☆
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
Tall Tails Secret Book Club by CeeCee James 12 June; 3☆
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
Handmade, Holiday, Homicide: Book #10 in the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series by Joanna Campbell Slan 14 June; 3 1/2☆
June 2022 Mini Challenge5/5
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.The Malt in Our Stars by Sarah Fox
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously. Rebel's Karmaby Rebecca Zanetti
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!). The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
Lost Coast Literary by Ellie Alexander
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala
June 2022 Mini Challenge0/5
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title
Adopt a cat month and Hug Your Cat Day: Splendor in the GlassRepeat Day: Diane Kelly book TBD
Best Friends Day: All Sales Final
“I’ve Got a Secret”: Murder in the Secret Garden
International Handshake Day: Body and Soul Food
June 2022 Mini Challenge✔1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono 6/15/22
✔2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
Murder Lo Mein by Vivien Chien 6/1/22
✔3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory 6/3/22
✔4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone 6/11/22
✔5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao 6/7/22
June 2022 mini challengeUpdate: June 13
Progress: 5/5
🌞1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History by Art Spiegelman - June 9 🌞2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
Iris the Colorful by Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams - June 13🌞3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
Killer Research by Jenn McKinlay - June 1🌞4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
The Secret of the Skeleton Key by Penny Warner - June 1🌞5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
Teen Titans: Beast Boy by Kami Garcia & Gabriel Picolo - June 13
June 2022 Mini Challenge5/5 DONE
1. featuring a cat cat on the cover Cat About Town Cate Conte 6/20
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: not previously read by an author you have read previously Her Destiny Aimée Thurlo 6/23
3. on a friend’s bookshelf Jeanne The Fire Thief Debra Bokur 6/15
4. “secret” in the title Secret Sanctuary Amanda Stevens 6/14
5. hands on the cover Rachel Medhurst 6/11
In, please! **Finished 06/22*****1. Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
2. Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
3. Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
(Barb’s shelf)4. Read a book about a secret.
5. Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
CM mini challengeJune 2022
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
Wrongfully Infused2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
The Whispered Word3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead 06/224. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
The Secret Key 06/245. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
Ready, Aim, Fire 06/06
Cozy MysteriesReading Challenges > June 2022 Mini Challenge
June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
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1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.....A Fatal Footnote.....6/15/20222. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.....Gambling on Death...../3/2022
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).....A Very English Murder.....6/18/2022
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.....Closely Harbored Secrets....6./2/2022
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title......Murder at the Savoy.....6/9/2022
FINISHED 06/18/22JUNE 2022 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!
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🩴1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
Chapter and Curse - Elizabeth Penney 06/13/22
🩴2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
Double Wide - Gretchen Archer 06/04/22
🩴3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
Cloche and Dagger - Jenn McKinlay 06/07/22 {Cheryl of CMBC}
🩴4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret.
In Peppermint Peril - Joy Avon 06/09/22
🩴5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover.
The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die - April Henry 06/18/22
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
DURATION: Jun 22 🔎 COMPLETED: 4/5
✓Read a book that has a cat on the cover. Double Shot Death. 6/4.
✓Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously. Plotting for Murder. 6/10.
✓Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf. Bound To Be Dead. 6/18.
✓Read a book about a secret. A Novel Way To Die. 6/12.
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
✓Read a book that has a cat on the cover. Double Shot Death. 6/4.
✓Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously. Plotting for Murder. 6/10.
✓Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf. Bound To Be Dead. 6/18.
✓Read a book about a secret. A Novel Way To Die. 6/12.
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
June Mini Challenge1/5
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
Murder in Starry Cove by Lucinda Harrison
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
Murder at Crossways by Alyssa Maxwell ✔️
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
All Your Twisted Secrets by Diana Urban
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
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1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
June Mini Challenge0/5
1. Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
The Great Catsby
2. Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
Premeditated Peppermint
3. Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
Her Royal Spyness
4. Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
The Secret, Book & Scone Society
5. Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title
Murder in the Palm of Your Hand
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.Black Hills 06.30.22
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
Last Call 06.14.22
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
The Club 06.26.22
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
The Secret Adversary 06.02.22
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
06.10.22
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly 6/5/2022
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich 6/6/2022
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret. A serial killer is keeping his identity a secret only knows as the Seven of Spades.
One-Eyed Royals by Cordelia Kingsbridge 6/8/2022
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
1. Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover. A Midsummer Night's Fudge by Nancy CoCo
2. Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
Bayou Book Thief by Ellen Byron
3. Read a book on a friend's bookshelf.
Lowcountry Boil by Susan M. Boyer
4. Read a book about a secret, or that has "secret" in the title.
Tall Tails Secret Book Club by CeeCee James
5. Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has "hand" in the title.
A Killer Sundae by Abby Collette
JUNE 2022 MINI CHALLENGE1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
Dead as a Door Knocker ~ Diane Kelly ~ 6/4/2022 ~ Cat on the cover
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
Dead in the Doorway ~ Diane Kelly ~ 6/13/2022 ~ 2nd book in the series
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
The Last Teacher ~ Alan Lee ~ 6/1/2022 ~ GR Friend (K. Yoder)
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
The Shadow House ~ Anna Downes ~ 6/10/2022 ~ A disappearance and a murder.
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
The Whistler - John Grisham
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
Ghost Road Blues - Jonathan Maberry
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title. After the Funeral - Agatha Christie
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
Uneasy Relations - Aaron Elkins
June 2022 Mini Challenges5/5
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
Charles, always a hero cat-
Eva Gates 6/6/222. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
Terror at the Tiki Bar Mel McCoy 6/6/22
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
A GR friend-Bayou Book Thief Ellen Byron 6/2/22
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
Murder at Magic Cakes Cafe Rosie Reed 6/3/22
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
They're attached to a woman but even in the thumbnail I can tell she's doing Vanna White hands ;)
Wendy Neugent 7/13/22
June 2022 Mini Challenge1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
CompletedJune Mini Challenge
1/6/22 - 30/6/22
5/5
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat - Tibby
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret - Garion's true identity is secret
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover
Great work Kylie - very quick again this month!
June 2022 Mini ChallengeCompleted 5/5
Done!
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
Homicide in Hardcover ✔
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
Biscuits and Slashed Browns ✔
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
Steamed to Death ✔
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
Clock and Dagger✔
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
Rotten To The Core✔️
Finished :)June 2022 Mini Challenge
5/5
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
Congrats, Catsalive, Stefanie and Brenda!
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Thanks Julesy and Heather - and well done to you Julesy!!
Finished!June Mini Challenge
1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
Not a Creature Was Purring by Krista Davis 9 June; 4☆
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
A Poisoned Season by Tasha Alexander 6 June; 4 1/2☆
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
Bloodroot by Susan Wittig Albert 2 June; 4 1/2☆
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
Tall Tails Secret Book Club by CeeCee James 12 June; 3☆
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
Handmade, Holiday, Homicide: Book #10 in the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series by Joanna Campbell Slan 14 June; 3 1/2☆
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1. Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover. Murder With a View by Diane Kelly
2. Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously. A Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha Christie
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf. The Moonshine Shack Murder by Diane Kelly (on six GR friends’ shelves)
4. Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title. Kansas City Secrets by Julie Miller
5. Read a book with hands on the cover. Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris
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I finally am posting1. Read a book featuring a cat or has a cat on the cover - Second Edition Death - Elizabeth Penney
2. Read a book not previously read by an author you have previously read. Peril on the royal Train - Edward Marston
3. Read a book on a friend's bookshelf - Homecoming - Cynthia Voight
4. Read a book about a secret or has "secret" in the title - The Secret Mother - Shalini Boland
5. Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has hands in the title. Jane Darrowfield and the Madwoman Next Door - Barbara Ross.
FinishedJune Mini Challenge
1/6/22 - 30/6/22
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1. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
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Phrynne— Way to go! 😃
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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. June is adopt a cat month and June 4 Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book featuring a cat or that has a cat on the cover.
2. June 3 is Repeat Day: Read a book not previously read by an author you have read previously.
3. June 8 is Best Friends Day: Read a book on a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends count!).
4. The game show “I’ve Got a Secret” debuted on June 19, 1952: Read a book about a secret, or that has “secret” in the title.
5. June 24 is International Handshake Day: Read a book with hands on the cover, or that has “hand” in the title.
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