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November 2022 Mini Challenge

1. Read a book by an author you read in 2021. Map Skills Murder (I read #1 in this series in October 2021)
2. Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).

3. Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.

4. Read a used or borrowed book. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
5. Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble) Cat with a Clue

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1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021.
2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).
3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.
4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book.
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Trouble)






2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).
Murder at the Serpentine Bridge by Andrea Penrose
3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title. Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano
4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book. Extra Witchy by Ann Aguirre
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble)
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✔1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021.
Fiber and Brimstone by Laura Childs 11/3/22 - read Lavender Blue Murder by Laura Childs 3/24/21
✔2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).
The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik 11/3/22

✔3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan 11/6/22

✔4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book.
Died in the Wool by Mary Kruger 11/5/22 - borrowed
✔5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble)
The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan 11/18/22 - board game Olympus






Duration: 1/11/22 - 30/11/22
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1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021.
2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).
3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.

4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book.
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble, etc).






November Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/11/22 - 30/11/22
1. Read a book by an author you read in 2021. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
2. Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc). Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
3. Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
4. Read a used or borrowed book. 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
5. Read a book with the name of a board game in the title. Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie







Thank you so much for the great tips, Brenda! <3 Hahaha sorry I'm new to goodreads and tried to figure it out. I'm going to update it and follow the prompts. Happy reading! :)

1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021.

2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).

3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.

4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book.

5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble)


Updated: Nov. 10
Progress: 5/5
🦃1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021.

2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).

🦃3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.

🦃4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book.

🦃5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble)


4/4
1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021.
Ink and Shadows by Ellery Adams 12 November; 5☆

2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).
dishes and pies- Lord of the Pies by Nell Hampton 8 November; 4☆

3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.
A Death Long Overdue by Eva Gates 19 November; 4☆

5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble)
Muffin But Trouble by Victoria Hamilton 4 November; 4☆


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1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021.
2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover - drums
3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover
4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book - library
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title - Touch






5/5 COMPLETE
1. NOVEMBER 1 IS NATIONAL AUTHOR’S DAY
Read a book by an author you read in 2021
author Ann Cleeves – Raven Black (Shetland Island #1), finished 11/6 ★★★.5
read The Darkest Evening (3-17-21) and The Crow Trap (12-7-21)
2. NOVEMBER 2 IS LOOK FOR CIRCLES DAY
Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc)
berries : BlackBuried Pie (Black Cat Café #3), by Lyndsey Cole, finished 11/2 ★★★.5
3. NOVEMBER 3 IS BLUE SHIRT DAY
Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title
If Cats Disappeared From the World, by Genki Kawamura, finished 11/8 ★★★★
4. NOVEMBER 15 IS AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
Read a borrowed book
from the library : The Bullet That Missed (Thursday Murder Club #3), by Richard Osman, finished 11/9 ★★★★
5. THE THIRD WEEK IN NOVEMBER IS GAME & PUZZLE WEEK | NOVEMBER 19 PLAY MONOPOLY DAY
Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble)
Grounded: The Adventure of Rapunzel (Tyme #1), by Megan Morrison, finished 11/5 ★★★.5
board game = Grounded for Life : https://tinyurl.com/GroundedForLifeBo...





COMPLETED: 5/5
✅Read a book by an author you read in 2021. Partners in Crime. 11/3.
✅Read a book with something round on the cover. Baker's Coven. 11/11.
✅Read a book with a blue cover. Assailants, Asphalt & Alibis. 11/8.
✅Read a used or borrowed book. The Murder at the Vicarage. 11/19.
✅Read a book with the name of a board game in the title. The Clue of the Linoleum Lederhosen: M. T. Anderson's Thrilling Tales. 11/8.
✅Read a book by an author you read in 2021. Partners in Crime. 11/3.
✅Read a book with something round on the cover. Baker's Coven. 11/11.
✅Read a book with a blue cover. Assailants, Asphalt & Alibis. 11/8.
✅Read a used or borrowed book. The Murder at the Vicarage. 11/19.
✅Read a book with the name of a board game in the title. The Clue of the Linoleum Lederhosen: M. T. Anderson's Thrilling Tales. 11/8.






2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).
3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.
4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book.
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title

National Author’s Day: Ordeal by Innocence
Look for Circles Day: A Cookbook Conspiracy
Blue Shirt Day: Frozen Heat
America Recycles Day: Bingo book TBD
Game and Puzzle Week and Play Monopoly Day: Digging Up Trouble





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1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021....Treachery on Tenth Street.....11/3/2022
2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc)....As Gouda as Dead....11/2/2022
3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.....The Book of Secrets.....11/7/2022
4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book.....The Socialite's Guide to Murder......11/4/2022
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble)....Puzzle in Poppleford Wood......11/18/2022






Completed 5/5
✅1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021. Memories Are Murder 11/4/22
✅2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc). Murder at Westminster Abbey read 11/3/22
✅3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title. Die, Die Birdie 11/7/22
✅4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book. Room with a Clue read 11/1/22
✅5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble) Tailing Trouble 11/6/22






1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021.
The Thirteen Problems, Agatha Christie - 09/11/22
(I read both Parker Pyne Investigates and Midwinter Murder: Fireside Tales from the Queen of Mystery in 2021
2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).
Aunt Bessie Assumes, Diana Xarissa - 14/11/22
The cover shows the Laxey Wheel, which is the largest surviving waterwheel in the world
3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.
The Testaments, Margaret Atwood - 02/11/22
59.4% blue, according to TinEye
4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book.
Plotting for Murder, Tamra Baumann - 21/11/22
Borrowed.
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title.
The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben - 15/11/22
The game in the title is LIFE.
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RULES...."
Can the title word for #3 and #5 be plural? For instance, BLUES for #3, or TROUBLES for #5.
Jane Reads wrote: "Heather L wrote: "NOVEMBER 2022 MINI CHALLENGES
RULES...."
Can the title word for #3 and #5 be plural? For instance, BLUES for #3, or TROUBLES for #5."
Absolutely!
RULES...."
Can the title word for #3 and #5 be plural? For instance, BLUES for #3, or TROUBLES for #5."
Absolutely!

1. Read a book by an author you read in 2021: 21st Birthday - James Patters
2. Read a book with something round on the cover: The Hydrogen Murder - Camille Minichino
3. Read a book with a blue cover or with blue in the title: Sail of Stone - Ake Edwardson
4. Read a used or borrowed book: Curtains for Miss Plym - Kathleen Delaney
5. Read a book with the name of a board game in the title: Life of Pi - Yann Martel

5/5 DONE
1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: by an author you read in 2021 - December 5, 2021 A Trip with Trouble Diane Kelly 11/8
2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: something round on the cover PLATE Robert Goldsborough 11/1

3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: blue cover Lee Child 11/1

4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: borrowed book - library The Vanderbeekers on the Road Karina Yan Glaser 11/7
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: name of a board game in the title Risk--- Degree of Risk Lindsay McKenna 11/4

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1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021.
Diane Vallere - Stark Raving Mod: A Killer Fashion Mystery, 11/15
2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, 11/11
3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.
The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman, 11/10
4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book.
Piece of My Heart, 11/13
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title.
Bundle of Trouble, 11/14






Southern Hauntings by Amy Boyles 11/3/2022
2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc). blood droplet

3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.

4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book.
15 Minutes of Flame by Christin Brecher 11/12/2022
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble
Trouble Is Brewing by Ellie Alexander 11/28/2022

Christmas Caramel Murder 11.02.22
2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).

3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.

4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book.
A Mrs. Miracle Christmas 11.06.22
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble)
Life - Lillian on Life by Alison Jean Lester 11.30.22

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1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021.
Chutes and Ladder
2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).
Hounds of Autumn
3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.
True Blue Murder
4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book.
Trollmässa
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Trouble)
Trouble in Nuala






November Mini Challenge
5/5
1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021.
2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover - drums
3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover
4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book - library
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title - Touch






NOVEMBER 2022 MINI CHALLENGE, 11/1 – 11/30
5/5 COMPLETE
1. NOVEMBER 1 IS NATIONAL AUTHOR’S DAY
Read a book by an author you read in 2021
author Ann Cleeves – Raven Black (Shetland Island #1), finished 11/6 ★★★.5
read The Darkest Evening (3-17-21) and The Crow Trap (12-7-21)
2. NOVEMBER 2 IS LOOK FOR CIRCLES DAY
Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc)
berries : BlackBuried Pie (Black Cat Café #3), by Lyndsey Cole, finished 11/2 ★★★.5
3. NOVEMBER 3 IS BLUE SHIRT DAY
Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title
If Cats Disappeared From the World, by Genki Kawamura, finished 11/8 ★★★★
4. NOVEMBER 15 IS AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
Read a borrowed book
from the library : The Bullet That Missed (Thursday Murder Club #3), by Richard Osman, finished 11/9 ★★★★
5. THE THIRD WEEK IN NOVEMBER IS GAME & PUZZLE WEEK | NOVEMBER 19 PLAY MONOPOLY DAY
Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble)
Grounded: The Adventure of Rapunzel (Tyme #1), by Megan Morrison, finished 11/5 ★★★.5
board game = Grounded for Life : https://tinyurl.com/GroundedForLifeBo...






5/5 DONE
1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: by an author you read in 2021 - December 5, 2021 A Trip with Trouble Diane Kelly 11/8
2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: something round on the cover PLATE Robert Goldsborough 11/1

3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: blue cover Lee Child 11/1

4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: borrowed book - library The Vanderbeekers on the Road Karina Yan Glaser 11/7
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: name of a board game in the title Risk--- Degree of Risk Lindsay McKenna 11/4

November Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/11/22 - 30/11/22
5/5
1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021.
2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).
3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.

4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book.
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble, etc).






November 2022 mini challenge
1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021.
Ink and Shadows by Ellery Adams 12 November; 5☆

2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).
dishes and pies- Lord of the Pies by Nell Hampton 8 November; 4☆

3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.
A Death Long Overdue by Eva Gates 19 November; 4☆

5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble)
Muffin But Trouble by Victoria Hamilton 4 November; 4☆

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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!
** If only doing a few of these, please keep original numbering of each challenge to make it easier for others to see what you read for each.
1. November 1 is National Author’s Day: Read a book by an author you read in 2021.
2. November 2 is Look for Circles Day: Read a book with something round on the cover (e.g.: donut, plate, tire, etc).
3. November 3 is Blue Shirt Day: Read a book with a blue cover (at least 50 percent) or with “blue” in the title.
4. November 15 is America Recycles Day: Read a used or borrowed book.
5. The third week in November is Game and Puzzle Week and November 19 Play Monopoly Day: Read a book with the name of a board game in the title (e.g.: Chess, Clue, Go, Life, Monopoly, Othello, Risk, Scrabble, Sorry, Trouble)