August 2022 Mini Challenge

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

AUGUST 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!

** Please do not copy the rules into your personal post, only the challenges. If you decide to only do a few of the challenges, please use the numbers assigned them to avoid confusing others. Thanks!


1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.


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[Catsalive]

August Mini Challenge
1-31/8/22
5/5

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.
The Bad Luck Lighthouse by Nicki Thornton 20/8 2★

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
Beyond Fear by Jaye Ford 1/8 4★

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Open and Shut by David Rosenfelt 18/8 4★

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
A Solitary Walk on the Moon by Hilde Hinton 20/8 3.5★

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.
Evil in Emerald by A.M. Stuart 11/8 4.5★

[Genevieve]

August Mini Challenge
1-31/8/22
4/5

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich 8/2/2022

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
by Jenn McKinlay 8/4/2022

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
by Janette Rallison 8/24/2022
5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.
by Addison Moore 8/4/2022

[~Teresa]

AUGUST 2022 MINI CHALLENGE

Progress: 0/5

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.

[Alice]

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice! Death on the Shelf by Allison Brook

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
The Wedding Plot by Paula Munier

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title. 2 Minutes to Midnight by L.M. Hatchell

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover. A Bride’s Guide to Marriage and Murder by Dianne Freeman

[Brenda]

August Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/8/22 - 31/8/22
5/5

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.
The Keepers of the Lighthouse by Kaye Dobbie 5★s 4/8/22

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
Look Both Ways by Linwood Barclay 5★s 5/8/22

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
In Too Steep by Kate Kingsbury 4★s 8/8/22

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
A Walk in the Dark by Jane Godwin 5★s 17/8/22

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.
Crossed by Death by A.C.F. Bookens 4★s 15/8/22

[Phrynne]

AUGUST 2022 MINI CHALLENGE
4/4

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.
The Keepers of the Lighthouse by Kaye Dobbie 4 stars

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
The Long Call by Ann Cleeves 5 stars

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Death Down the Aisle by Verity Bright

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
Dear Little Corpses by Nicola Upson 4 stars

[Meg]

August 2022 mini challenge

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.
A Death Long Overdue 08/17

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
Murder Comes to Call 08/11

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
In the Dog House 08/01

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
The Crown Jewel Mystery

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.
Death of a Mad Hatter 08/10

[Julesy]

August 2022 mini challenge

Update: Aug. 22
Progress: 4/5

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.
Scone Cold Dead by Karen MacInerney

🍦2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
Hula Homicide by B.A. Trimmer - Aug. 4

🍦3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
The Call of the Woof by Kassandra Lamb - Aug. 3

🍦4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
The Ghostly Grounds: Murder and Breakfast by Sophie Love - Aug. 13

🍦5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.
The Clue in the Camera by Carolyn Keene - Aug. 22

[Patrizia]

August 2022 mini challenge
5/5

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.
Read and Buried by Eva Gates 11 August; 5☆


2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
The Plot Is Murder by V.M. Burns 8 August; 4☆


3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
A Waffle Lot of Murder by Lena Gregory 2 August; 4☆


4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
Goodnight Moo by Mollie Cox Bryan 13 August; 3 1/2☆


5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.
Wedding Bell Blues by Lynn Cahoon 5 August; 4☆

[Mary (Biblophile)]

5/5

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.....Murder at the Blueberry Festival.....8/6/2022

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!.....A Most Efficient Murder....8/5/2022

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover....A Perilous Pal.....8/12/2022

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title....Angel with Two Faces.....8/22/2022

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.....The Bloomsbury Murder....8/1/2022

[RachelG.]

Completed 5/5

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Murder at the Beacon Bakeshop 8/6/22

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: How to Book a Murder 8/6/22

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Murder Through the English Post 8/2/22

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Murder at Half Moon Gate 8/3/22

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: A Fatal Slip 8/2/22

[Tari]

August Mini Challenge
August 1-31, 2022
5/5

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.
Cover- Cindy Bell 8/11/22

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
Red Letter Slay Tonya Kappes 8/5/22

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Kate Kingsbury 8/7/22

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
Emmie Lyn 8/2/22

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.
Clothes on the shop porch- Anne Canadeo 8/31/22

[JennH]

AUGUST 2022 MINI CHALLENGES

✔1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.
Death by Beach Read by Eva Gates 8/15/22


✔2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
Majesty by Katharine McGee 8/4/22

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.

✔5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry 8/2/22


Death by Beach Read

[Jennifer]

In! Finished 08/30
1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.
2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.

[Linda]

Still making some decisions but this is what I'm planning so far.

National Lighthouse Day: Lethal Letters

National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice! Bingo book TBD

Spoil Your Dog Day and National Dog Day: Writing All Wrongs

Chant at the Moon Day: Death by the Light of the Moon

National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.

[Donna]

August 1 - 31 Mini Challenge

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.

[[deleted user]]

DURATION: Aug 22 🔎 COMPLETED: 5/5

✅ Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover. The Lighthouse Witches. 8/28.
✅Reader’s Choice! The Proof Is in the Poison. 8/4.
✅Read a book with a dog on the cover. Cruel Candy. 8/13.
✅Read a book that has “moon” in the title. Street of the Five Moons. 8/30.
✅Read a book with clothes on the cover. If You've Got It, Haunt It. 8/29.

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.

[Paula]

August 2022 mini challenge
0/5

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.
Clammed Up

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
Wrack and Rune

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Bickering Birds

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
Bottling ItBottling It

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.
Designer Dirty Laundry

[Shelly]

AUGUST 2022 MINI CHALLENGES

3/5

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.

👙2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
Lemon Drop Dead - Amanda Flower 08/14/22


👙3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Death in the Stacks - Jenn McKinlay 08/06/22


4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.

👙5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.
Purls and Potions - Nancy Warren 08/02/22

[Amber]

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.
08.03.22

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
Untamed 08.09.22

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
08.05.22

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
08.10.22

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.
08.12.22

[Phrynne]

Finished

AUGUST 2022 MINI CHALLENGE
4/4

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.
The Keepers of the Lighthouse by Kaye Dobbie 4 stars

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
The Long Call by Ann Cleeves 5 stars

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Death Down the Aisle by Verity Bright

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
Dear Little Corpses by Nicola Upson 4 stars

[Brenda]

Well done Phrynne!!

[Patrizia]

Finished!

August 2022 mini challenge
5/5

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.
Read and Buried by Eva Gates 11 August; 5☆


2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
The Plot Is Murder by V.M. Burns 8 August; 4☆


3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
A Waffle Lot of Murder by Lena Gregory 2 August; 4☆


4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
Goodnight Moo by Mollie Cox Bryan 13 August; 3 1/2☆


5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.
Wedding Bell Blues by Lynn Cahoon 5 August; 4☆

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

🌺 Congrats Patrizia and Phrynne! 🌺

[Meg]

Yay, Patrizia and Phryne, congrats!

[Brenda]

Finished :)

August Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/8/22 - 31/8/22
5/5

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.
The Keepers of the Lighthouse by Kaye Dobbie 5★s 4/8/22

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
Look Both Ways by Linwood Barclay 5★s 5/8/22

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
In Too Steep by Kate Kingsbury 4★s 8/8/22

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
A Walk in the Dark by Jane Godwin 5★s 17/8/22

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.
Crossed by Death by A.C.F. Bookens 4★s 15/8/22

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Congrats on finishing, Brenda!

[Brenda]

Thanks Heather :)

[Catsalive]

Done

August Mini Challenge
1-31/8/22
5/5

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.
The Bad Luck Lighthouse by Nicki Thornton 20/8 2★

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
Beyond Fear by Jaye Ford 1/8 4★

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Open and Shut by David Rosenfelt 18/8 4★

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
A Solitary Walk on the Moon by Hilde Hinton 20/8 3.5★

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.
Evil in Emerald by A.M. Stuart 11/8 4.5★

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Congrats!

[Brenda]

Well done Kylie!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Phryne! Congrats, Patrizia! Congrats, Brenda! Congrats, Kylie!

[Brenda]

Thanks Marisa :)

[Rhonda]

Here I go

1. Read a book set at a lighthouse or a lighthouse on the cover -
Deadly Ever After - Eva Gates

2. National Book Lovers Day - Readers Choice - Three Debts Paid - Anne Perry

3. Read a book with a dog on the cover - Bride and Groom - Susan Conant

4. Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has a moon in the title - The Angel of Highgate - Vaughn Entwhistle

5. Read a book about a fashion or with clothes on the cover - Skirting The Grave - Annette Blair

[Meg]

Done -- see message 8!

[Brenda]

Well done Meg :)

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Way to go, Meg!

[Rhonda]

See 36 done

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Good job, Rhonda!

[Linda]

Finished! I thought I'd be taking this one down to the wire but finished early!

National Lighthouse Day: Lethal Letters 8/5/22

National Book Lovers Day: Eaves of Destruction 8/10/22

Spoil Your Dog Day and National Dog Day: Writing All Wrongs 8/25/22

Chant at the Moon Day: Death by the Light of the Moon 8/7/22

National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Grilled for Murder 8/16/22

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Yay, Linda!

[Genevieve]

FINISHED

August Mini Challenge
1-31/8/22
4/5

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover.

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice!
Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich 8/2/2022

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
by Jenn McKinlay 8/4/2022

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title.
by Janette Rallison 8/24/2022
5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover.
by Addison Moore 8/4/2022

[Linda]

Congrats to everyone who did an August challenge!

[Tari]

Updated msg. 13, completed

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Way to go, Tari! Congrats, Genevieve!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Almost forgot to post this —

1. August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book set at a lighthouse or that has one on the cover. Shucked Apart by Barbara Ross

2. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day: Reader’s Choice! Chick with a Charm by Vicki Lewis Thompson

3. August 10 is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book with a dog on the cover. Pop Goes the Murder by Kristi Abbott

4. August 15 is Chant at the Moon Day: Read a book with a moon on the cover or that has “moon” in the title. Murder at the Breakers by Alyssa Maxwell

5. August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day: Read a book about fashion or with clothes on the cover. Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

[Tari]

Heather L wrote: "Way to go, Tari!"

Thanks, Heather and good finish there yourself! :)

[Brenda]

Well done Tari and Heather!