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message 1: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (last edited Jan 23, 2023 08:54AM) (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27540 comments Mod
FEBRUARY 2023 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!


1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.


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message 2: by Catsalive (last edited Feb 18, 2023 07:45PM) (new)

Catsalive | 74 comments February Mini
5/5


1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover
On the Straight and Narrow by Faith Martin 2/2 4★

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover
Fanged & Fabulous by Michelle Rowen 18/2 1.5★

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food - Rory becomes a cook in Spain
The Summer House by the Sea by Jenny Oliver 6/2 2.5★

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover - moons
Dragonclaw by Kate Forsyth 19/2 4★

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet - Joyce's dog, Alan
The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman 4/2 5★

On the Straight and Narrow (DI Hillary Greene, #2) by Faith Martin Fanged & Fabulous (Immortality Bites, #2) by Michelle Rowen The Beachside Breakfast Club by Jenny Oliver Dragonclaw (The Witches of Eileanan, #1) by Kate Forsyth The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman


Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (shuga) | 217 comments 1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.


message 4: by Jennifer (last edited Feb 10, 2023 02:59PM) (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) In! **Finished 2/10

1. Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title. Twelve Angry Librarians (Cat in the Stacks, #8) by Miranda James
2. Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title. Gone Bad (Jon Reznick, #3.5) by J.B. Turner
3. Read a book featuring food. A Deadly Éclair (A French Bistro Mystery, #1) by Daryl Wood Gerber
4. Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.). Wicked Places (Ivy Morgan, #4) by Lily Harper Hart (moon)
5. Read a book that features a pet. Wicked Places (Ivy Morgan, #4) by Lily Harper Hart


message 5: by JennH (last edited Feb 20, 2023 02:13PM) (new)

JennH | 1049 comments February 2023 Mini Challenge

✔︎1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.
A Plus One for Murder by Laura Bradford 2/7/23
A Plus One for Murder (Friend for Hire, #1) by Laura Bradford

✔︎2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro 2/20/23
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

✔︎3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.
Muffin But the Truth by Ellie Alexander 2/19/23

✔︎4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).
M Is for Magic by Neil Gaiman 2/10/23
M Is for Magic by Neil Gaiman

✔︎5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.
Prose and Cons by Amanda Flower 2/4/23

Prose and Cons (Magical Bookshop, #2) by Amanda Flower A Plus One for Murder (Friend for Hire, #1) by Laura Bradford M Is for Magic by Neil Gaiman Muffin But the Truth (A Bakeshop Mystery, #16) by Ellie Alexander Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro


message 6: by Meg (last edited Feb 20, 2023 04:52PM) (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2324 comments CM mini
February 2023

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.
Murder at the Mayfair Hotel (Cleopatra Fox Mysteries #1) by C.J. Archer Murder at the Mayfair Hotel 02/17

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.
Red Velvet Revenge (Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #4) by Jenn McKinlay Red Velvet Revenge 02/18

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.
Death of a Wandering Wolf (A Hungarian Tea House Mystery #2) by Julia Buckley Death of a Wandering Wolf 02/09

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).
Glitter in the Stars (Space Janitor #3) by Julia Huni Glitter in the Stars 02/20

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.
First Degree (Andy Carpenter, #2) by David Rosenfelt First Degree 02/05


message 7: by Julesy (last edited Mar 01, 2023 06:35PM) (new)

Julesy | 1412 comments February 2023 mini challenge

Updated: Mar. 1
Progress: 5/5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.
Shark Cove (Paradise Crime Mysteries, #14) by Toby Neal Shark Cove by Toby Neal - Feb. 4

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.
Who Was Lucille Ball? by Pam Pollack Who Was Lucille Ball? by Pam Pollack - Mar. 1

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.
Living with Viola by Rosena Fung Living with Viola by Rosena Fung - dumplings on cover - Feb. 6

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).
The Eightfold Path by Steven Barnes The Eightfold Path by Steven Barnes & Charles Johnson - Feb. 1

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.
A Wedding Gone to the Dogs (Samantha Davies Mysteries #3) by S.A. Kazlo A Wedding Gone to the Dogs by S.A. Kazlo - Feb. 12


message 8: by Brenda (last edited Feb 17, 2023 08:28PM) (new)

Brenda | 5084 comments February 2023 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/2/23 - 28/2/23
5/5


1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.
A Silent Truth (Detective Mark Turpin #4) by Rachel Amphlett A Silent Truth by Rachel Amphlett 5s 18/2/23

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.
The Red Book (Billy Harney, #2) by James Patterson The Red Book by James Patterson 4s 15/2/23

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.
Murder of the Bride (DI Hillary Greene, #3) by Faith Martin Murder of the Bride by Faith Martin 5s 9/2/23

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).
Finding Refuge in Bellbird Bay (Bellbird Bay #5) by Maggie Christensen Finding Refuge in Bellbird Bay by Maggie Christensen 5s 1/2/23

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.
Murder at an Irish Castle by Ellie Brannigan Murder at an Irish Castle by Ellie Brannigan 5s 2/2/23


message 9: by TheCatLady (new)

TheCatLady | 4 comments February Mini Challenge

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.


message 10: by [deleted user] (last edited Feb 17, 2023 03:00AM) (new)

COMPLETED: 5/5

✔︎Silhouette on the cover. Crossing Over Easy. 2/17.
✔︎Red cover. Dying on the Vine. 2/7.
✔︎Featuring food. The Gourmet Detective. Synopsis. 2/6.
✔︎Featuring a celestial body on the cover. Sweet Tea & Spells. Moon. 2/4.
✔︎Features a pet. Scornful Scones. Corgi: Watson. 2/2.
Crossing Over Easy (Eastwind Witches #1) by Nova Nelson Dying on the Vine (The Gourmet Detective Mysteries) by Peter King The Gourmet Detective (The Gourmet Detective Mysteries) by Peter King Sweet Tea & Spells (Southern Charms Cozy Mystery #3) by Bella Falls Scornful Scones (Cozy Corgi Mysteries, #5) by Mildred Abbott


message 11: by Phrynne (last edited Feb 28, 2023 02:23AM) (new)

Phrynne | 631 comments February 2023 Mini Challenge
5/5


1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.
Post After Post-Mortem An Oxfordshire Mystery by E.C.R. Lorac Post After Post-Mortem: An Oxfordshire Mystery by E.C.R. Lorac 4 stars

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.
The Artist's Missing Muse by Helen Goltz The Artist's Missing Muse by Helen Goltz 5 stars

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.
Witch Summer Night's Cream (Bewitched by Chocolate, #3) by H.Y. Hanna Witch Summer Night's Cream by H.Y. Hanna 4 stars

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celesMy review of The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin The Killing Moon (Dreamblood, #1) by N.K. Jemisin

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.)
The Killing Moon (Dreamblood, #1) by N.K. Jemisin The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin 5 stars

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.
Death by a Cornish Cove (A Cressida Fawcett Mystery #2) by Fliss Chester Death by a Cornish Cove by Fliss Chester 4 stars


message 12: by Patrizia (last edited Feb 15, 2023 07:21AM) (new)

Patrizia | 331 comments February Mini Challenge

5/5 (I hope...)

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.
shadow- In Cold Chamomile by Joy Avon 2 February; 4☆
In Cold Chamomile (A Tea and Read Mystery #3) by Joy Avon

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.
The Tuesday Night Survivors' Club by Lynn Cahoon 15 February; 4☆
The Tuesday Night Survivors' Club (Survivors' Book Club Mystery, #1) by Lynn Cahoon

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.
Murder with Orange Pekoe Tea by Karen Rose Smith 6 February; 5☆
Murder with Orange Pekoe Tea (Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery, #7) by Karen Rose Smith

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).
The Malt in Our Stars by Sarah Fox 12 February; 4 1/2☆
The Malt in Our Stars (Literary Pub Mystery, #3) by Sarah Fox

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.
A Case of Cat and Mouse by Sofie Kelly 8 February; 5☆
A Case of Cat and Mouse (A Magical Cats Mystery, #12) by Sofie Kelly


message 13: by Becky (new)

Becky | 287 comments 1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.


message 14: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 8980 comments Ready for February!

Ground Hog Day: Because I Could Not Stop for Death

Wear Red Day and Valentine's Day: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Death

National No One Eats Alone Day: Fillet of Murder

the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Death Trap

Love Your Pet Day: Murder of a Mail-Order Bride


Because I Could Not Stop for Death by Amanda Flower Diners, Drive-Ins, and Death (A Comfort Food Mystery, #3) by Christine Wenger Fillet of Murder (Deep Fried Mystery #1) by Linda Reilly Death Trap (Alex Jensen / Jessie Arnold, #10) by Sue Henry Murder of a Mail-Order Bride (A Love Is Murder Mystery Book 2) by Mimi Granger



message 15: by RaeRae (new)

RaeRae | 27 comments my spot here

1. Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.
2. Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.
3. Read a book featuring food.
4. Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).
5. Read a book that features a pet.


message 16: by Alice (last edited Feb 17, 2023 12:09PM) (new)

Alice | 3873 comments 1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title. Because I Could Not Stop for Death by Amanda Flower

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food. A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby collette.

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet. Oh, Fudge! by Nancy Coco


message 17: by Mary (Biblophile) (last edited Feb 17, 2023 05:32AM) (new)

Mary  (Biblophile) | 4611 comments February Mini
5/5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.....An Act of Foul Play....2/1/2023

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.......Under a Veiled Moon....2/17/2023

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food......Gingerbread Dead....2/5/2023

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).....Murder Afloat: A Lottie Lindberg 1900's Cozy Mystery.....2/7/2023

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.......Bookclubbed to Death.....2/4/2023

An Act of Foul Play (Lady Hardcastle #9) by T.E. Kinsey Under a Veiled Moon (Inspector Corravan, #2) by Karen Odden Gingerbread Dead by Kirsten Weiss Murder Afloat A Lottie Lindberg 1900's Cozy Mystery by Ruby Riverton Bookclubbed to Death (Mystery Bookshop #8) by V.M. Burns


message 18: by Jenny (last edited Feb 22, 2023 01:44AM) (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) | 94 comments February Mini
5 / 5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.

Sweet Blue Water (A Sweet Cove Mystery Book 22) by J.A. Whiting -- Sweet Blue Water by J.A. Whiting -- 4★ -- 15/02/3023

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.

Killer Cupid (Melanie Travis, #29) by Laurien Berenson -- Killer Cupid by Laurien Berenson -- 5★ -- 18/02/2023

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.

No Parm No Foul (Grilled Cheese Mysteries, #2) by Linda Reilly -- No Parm No Foul by Linda Reilly -- 4★ -- 16/02/2023

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring an celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).

Lantern in the Lighthouse (The Inn at Holiday Bay, #18) by Kathi Daley -- Lantern in the Lighthouse by Kathi Daley -- 5★ -- 19/02/2023

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.

File M for Murder (Cat in the Stacks, #3) by Miranda James -- File M for Murder by Miranda James -- 5★ -- 22/01/2023


message 19: by RachelG. (last edited Feb 27, 2023 07:48PM) (new)

RachelG. Completed 5/5

🎉1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.
Hen Party by Josi Avari 2/19/23

🎉2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.
Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders by Tessa Arlen 2/2/23

🎉3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.
Cheddar Late Than Dead by Linda Reilly 2/7/23

🎉4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).
Ra the Mighty: Cat Detective by Amy Butler Greenfield 2/4/23

🎉5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.
Peach Cobbler Poison by Diana DuMont 2/27/23


Hen Party (Aloha Chicken Mysteries #2) by Josi Avari Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders (A Woman of WWII Mystery #1) by Tessa Arlen Cheddar Late Than Dead (Grilled Cheese Mysteries, #3) by Linda Reilly Ra the Mighty Cat Detective (Ra the Mighty Cat Detective #1) by Amy Butler Greenfield Peach Cobbler Poison (The Drunken Pie Cafe Cozy Mystery Book 1) by Diana DuMont


message 20: by Amber (last edited Feb 18, 2023 11:12AM) (new)

Amber (arboan) | 156 comments 1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover
Long Overdue at the Lakeside Library (Lakeside Library Mystery, #2) by Holly Danvers 02.16.23

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Crime 02.15.23

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.
Up to No Gouda by Linda Reilly 02.07.23


message 21: by Helen (last edited Feb 28, 2023 03:58PM) (new)

Helen | 4 comments I'm in!

February 2023 Mini Challenge

2 out of 5 Mysteries Only

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.
++ Underdog Laurien Berenson 2-26-23 Underdog (Melanie Travis, #2) by Laurien Berenson

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.
++A Pedigree to Die For Laurien Berenson 2-7-23 A Pedigree to Die For

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).


5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.


message 22: by Karen (new)

Karen | 17 comments I'll give it a try. Looks like I won't manage January's in time, maybe I'll have better luck with February's.


message 23: by Jonquil (last edited Feb 12, 2023 07:16PM) (new)

Jonquil | 145 comments February 2023 Mini

5/5 DONE

1. February 2 - Ground Hog Day: reflection on cover Celia Imrie 2/11
A Nice Cup of Tea by Celia Imrie
2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: red cover Danielle Paige 2/11
Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige
3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: featuring food. Doughnuts and Deception Agatha Frost 2/10
Doughnuts and Deception (Peridale Cafe Mystery #3) by Agatha Frost
4. February 19Nicolaus Copernicus: celestial body on cover = sun Grace York 2/1
Death at the Dog Show (Getaway Bay #4) by Grace York
5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: features a pet = Chelsea Fields' Guide to Smuggling Julie Mulhern 2/2
Fields' Guide to Smuggling (Poppy Fields Adventures #7) by Julie Mulhern


message 24: by Genevieve (last edited Feb 25, 2023 09:04AM) (new)

Genevieve | 197 comments February Mini
2/5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover.
Tapped Out (Jenny T. Partridge, #2) by Natalie M. Roberts by Natalie M. Roberts 2/13/2023

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food. Slice of Murder by Rosie A. Point 2/8/2023

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.


message 25: by Jane Reads (last edited Feb 13, 2023 08:09AM) (new)

Jane Reads | 231 comments February 2023 Mini Challenge - COMPLETED
5/5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.
The Spirit in Question (Lila Maclean Academic Mystery #3) by Cynthia Kuhn The Spirit in Question - 02/02/2023

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn Killers of a Certain Age - 02/05/2023

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.
Seas the Day (A Seafood Capers Mystery Book 1) by Maggie Toussaint Seas the Day - 02/06/2023

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).
The Subject of Malice (Lila Maclean Academic Mystery #4) by Cynthia Kuhn The Subject of Malice - 02/04/2023

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.
Peg and Rose Stir Up Trouble (Senior Sleuths, #2) by Laurien Berenson Peg and Rose Stir Up Trouble - 02/10/2023


message 26: by sophie . ݁₊ (new)

sophie . ݁₊ | 11 comments February Mini Challenge 2023
Books Read : 0/5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.
Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu Carmilla - J. Sheridan Le Fanu

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.
After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid After I Do - Taylor Jenkins Reid

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.
If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura If Cats Disappeared from the World - Genki Kawamura


message 27: by Paula (new)

Paula S (paula_s) | 104 comments February Mini
0/5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.
Paragon Walk
2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.
The Tuesday Night Survivors' Club
3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.
Biscuits and Slashed Browns
4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).
Mind Your Own Murder
5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.
Savage Sourdough

Paragon Walk (Charlotte & Thomas Pitt, #3) by Anne Perry The Tuesday Night Survivors' Club (Survivors' Book Club Mystery, #1) by Lynn Cahoon Biscuits and Slashed Browns (Country Store Mysteries, #4) by Maddie Day Mind Your Own Murder (Persephone Pringle Cozy Mysteries #1) by Patti Larsen Savage Sourdough (Cozy Corgi Mysteries #4) by Mildred Abbott


message 28: by Katherine (last edited Feb 12, 2023 05:58PM) (new)

Katherine Decker | 195 comments I'm in!
February 2023 Mini Challenge

Completed: 3/5 as of 2/5/23

1. Feb 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title - Long Shadows: 2/5/23

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.

3. Feb 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food - One Poison Pie: 2/5/23

4. Feb 19: birth of Nicolaus Copernicus: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title - Back in a Spell (The Witches of Thistle Grove, #3) by Lana Harper by Lana Harper: 2/3/23

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.


message 29: by HannahhannaH (new)

HannahhannaH | 9 comments February Mini Challenge!

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.


message 30: by Tari (last edited Feb 14, 2023 08:29AM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 274 comments February 2023 Mini Challenge
4/5

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.
A Killer Unleashed (Low Country Dog Walker, #5) by Jackie Layton Jackie Layton 2/14/23

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.
Cookies-Cursed Cookies Cindy Stark 2/3/23

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).
Sun- Afraid Knot by Wendy Neugent Wendy Neugent 2/10/23

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.
Chico the parrot-Afraid Knot Wendy Neugent 2/10/23


message 31: by Jane Reads (new)

Jane Reads | 231 comments Finished! message # 25


message 32: by nightowl99 (last edited Feb 14, 2023 03:46PM) (new)

nightowl99 February Mini Challenge
Finished 5/5 I'm loving these cozy mystery novellas because I'm more likely to guess the murderer when there are fewer suspects! :)

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow.

Must Love Eclairs (Sweetheart Shorts Book 4) by Lacy Williams
Must Love Eclairs 2/8/23

2. Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.

Rocks, Roses, & Riptides (Ravenwood Cove Mystery #7) by Carolyn L. Dean
Rocks, Roses, & Riptides 2/14/23

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.

Baking and Entering (Raised and Glazed Cozy Mysteries, #1) by Emma Ainsley
Baking and Entering 2/10/23

4. Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title

Death of a Rock Star (Murder in Milburn #11) by Nancy McGovern
Death of a Rock Star 2/14/23

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.

Smoked Gouda Murder (Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria #5) by Patti Benning
Smoked Gouda Murder 2/6/23


message 33: by Trish (last edited Feb 21, 2023 09:25AM) (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 423 comments I think I've got some books sorted, so here goes:

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.

What Happened in London, Kim M Watt - 18/02/23

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.

Every Trick In The Book, Liz Hedgecock - 17/02/23

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.

Penned In - 18/02/23 and A Pumpkin Spice Killing - 19/02/23, Lynn Cahoon
Two novellas from the Farm-to-Fork series culinary cozy series, to make up more of a book's worth (92pg and 75pg for a total of 167pg). Not as much food and drink as I'd expected, though, especially in Penned In so I'll add The Thursday Murder Club, Richard Osman - 16/02/23 which contains a lot of cake.

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).

The Golden Enclaves, Naomi Novik – 03/02/23
Stylised stars scattered around the cover

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.

Dog on It, Spencer Quinn - 21/02/23

1. What Happened in London (DI Adams #0) by Kim M. Watt , 2. Every Trick In The Book (Magical Bookshop #1) by Liz Hedgecock , 3. Penned In (Farm-to-Fork Mystery #4.5) by Lynn Cahoon A Pumpkin Spice Killing (Farm-to-Fork Mystery #5.5) by Lynn Cahoon The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club, #1) by Richard Osman , 4. The Golden Enclaves (The Scholomance, #3) by Naomi Novik , 5. Dog on It (A Chet and Bernie Mystery, #1) by Spencer Quinn


message 34: by Patrizia (new)

Patrizia | 331 comments I just finished this one. In the end I also easily found the two books I needed for the two tasks that had seemed more difficult to me.

February Mini Challenge

1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.
shadow- In Cold Chamomile by Joy Avon 2 February; 4☆
In Cold Chamomile (A Tea and Read Mystery #3) by Joy Avon

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.
The Tuesday Night Survivors' Club by Lynn Cahoon 15 February; 4☆
The Tuesday Night Survivors' Club (Survivors' Book Club Mystery, #1) by Lynn Cahoon

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.
Murder with Orange Pekoe Tea by Karen Rose Smith 6 February; 5☆
Murder with Orange Pekoe Tea (Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery, #7) by Karen Rose Smith

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).
The Malt in Our Stars by Sarah Fox 12 February; 4 1/2☆
The Malt in Our Stars (Literary Pub Mystery, #3) by Sarah Fox

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.
A Case of Cat and Mouse by Sofie Kelly 8 February; 5☆
A Case of Cat and Mouse (A Magical Cats Mystery, #12) by Sofie Kelly


message 35: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27540 comments Mod
Congrats to all who have already finished the challenge! ⭐️


message 36: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4153 comments Mod
Congrats, Patrizia!


message 37: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5084 comments Finished :)

February 2023 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/2/23 - 28/2/23
5/5


1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover, or that has "shadow" in the title.
A Silent Truth (Detective Mark Turpin #4) by Rachel Amphlett A Silent Truth by Rachel Amphlett 5s 18/2/23

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with "red" in the title.
The Red Book (Billy Harney, #2) by James Patterson The Red Book by James Patterson 4s 15/2/23

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food.
Murder of the Bride (DI Hillary Greene, #3) by Faith Martin Murder of the Bride by Faith Martin 5s 9/2/23

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title (asteroid, comet, moon, planet, star, sun, etc.).
Finding Refuge in Bellbird Bay (Bellbird Bay #5) by Maggie Christensen Finding Refuge in Bellbird Bay by Maggie Christensen 5s 1/2/23

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet.
Murder at an Irish Castle by Ellie Brannigan Murder at an Irish Castle by Ellie Brannigan 5s 2/2/23


message 38: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4153 comments Mod
Congrats, Brenda!


message 39: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (last edited Feb 28, 2023 12:51AM) (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4153 comments Mod
February 2023: Feb, 1 - Feb, 28

(4 / 5)

1.- Ground Hog Day: Storm Echo by Nalini Singh (19/02/2023 - ★★★★☆)
2.- Wear Red Day / Valentine's Day: All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz (15/02/2023 - ★★★★)
3.- No One Eats Alone Day:
4.- Nicolaus Copernicus: Doctor Galaxy by Jenny Schwartz (03/02/2023 - ★★★★☆)
5.- Love Your Pet Day: Encore in Death by J.D. Robb (12/02/2023 - ★★★☆)

Age of Trinity - Echo des Sturms (Psy-Changeling Trinity, #6; Psy-Changeling, #21) by Nalini Singh All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz Doctor Galaxy (Pax Galactica #1) by Jenny Schwartz Encore in Death (In Death, #56) by J.D. Robb


message 40: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5084 comments Thanks Marisa, well done to you too!


message 41: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2324 comments Wow, congrats to everyone who has finished. I won't name names for fear of missing someone; just know you're all included!


message 42: by Meg (last edited Feb 18, 2023 12:29PM) (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2324 comments Trish wrote: "I think I've got some books sorted, so here goes:

..."


I love the Spencer Quinn series! I listen to them on audiobook and it makes it so much more fun.


message 43: by Trish (last edited Feb 21, 2023 09:26AM) (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 423 comments It may have been you who recommended them to me - it was certainly someone in the Cozy group.


message 44: by Rhonda (new)

Rhonda Lee Wunder | 621 comments I have finally finished

1. Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover or that has shadow in the title: The Shadow District - Arnaldur Indridason

2. Read a book with a red cover (at least 50 percent) or with red in the title: Miss Morton and The English House Party Murder = Catherine Lloyd.

3. Read a book featuring food: Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder - Joanna Fluke

4. Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover or in the title: The Sun Also Rises - Ernest Hemingway

5. Read a book that features a pet: A Perilous Pal - Laura Bradford


message 45: by Catsalive (new)

Catsalive | 74 comments Completed

February Mini
5/5


1. February 2 is Ground Hog Day: Read a book with a shadow, silhouette or reflection on the cover
On the Straight and Narrow by Faith Martin 2/2 4★

2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: Read a book with a red cover
Fanged & Fabulous by Michelle Rowen 18/2 1.5★

3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: Read a book featuring food - Rory becomes a cook in Spain
The Summer House by the Sea by Jenny Oliver 6/2 2.5★

4. February 19 is the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, known for placing the sun at the center of the universe, not Earth: Read a book featuring a celestial body on the cover - moons
Dragonclaw by Kate Forsyth 19/2 4★

5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: Read a book that features a pet - Joyce's dog, Alan
The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman 4/2 5★

On the Straight and Narrow (DI Hillary Greene, #2) by Faith Martin Fanged & Fabulous (Immortality Bites, #2) by Michelle Rowen The Beachside Breakfast Club by Jenny Oliver Dragonclaw (The Witches of Eileanan, #1) by Kate Forsyth The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman


message 46: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5084 comments Well done Kylie!


message 47: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2324 comments Done in message 6!


message 48: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27540 comments Mod
Congrats, Meg!


message 49: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 145 comments February 2023 Mini

5/5 DONE

1. February 2 - Ground Hog Day: reflection on cover Celia Imrie 2/11
A Nice Cup of Tea by Celia Imrie
2. February 5 is Wear Red Day and February 14th Valentine's Day: red cover Danielle Paige 2/11
Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige
3. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day: featuring food. Doughnuts and Deception Agatha Frost 2/10
Doughnuts and Deception (Peridale Cafe Mystery #3) by Agatha Frost
4. February 19Nicolaus Copernicus: celestial body on cover = sun Grace York 2/1
Death at the Dog Show (Getaway Bay #4) by Grace York
5. February 20 is Love Your Pet Day: features a pet = Chelsea Fields' Guide to Smuggling Julie Mulhern 2/2
Fields' Guide to Smuggling (Poppy Fields Adventures #7) by Julie Mulhern


message 50: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5084 comments Well done Meg and Jonquil!


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