January 2023 Mini Challenge

[Jonquil]

JANUARY 2023 MINI CHALLENGE

5/5 DONE

1. JANUARY IS NAMED FOR JANUS
1st book in a new-to-me series (Emma Lawson #1) All That Fall Kris Calvin 1/25
2. JANUARY 5 IS NATIONAL BIRD DAY
bird on cover Erika Chase 1/26

3. JANUARY 8 IS MALE WATCHER'S DAY
by a male author AND man on cover Josh Lanyon 1/2

4. JANUARY 9 IS NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DAY
features someone in law enforcement K-9 cop Maisie Murran Guardian K-9 on Call Linda O. Johnston 1/7
5. JANUARY 13 IS FRIDAY THE 13th
something on the cover related to superstition - MOON Cari Thomas 1/5

[Brenda]

Thanks Meg, and well done Jonquil!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Jonquil!

[Genevieve]

FINISHED
5/5
1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
Funeral Food by Kathleen Taylor 1/7/2022

2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird in the title or on the cover. Turkey in the Snow by Amy Lane 1/25/2023

3. January 8 is Male Watcher’s Day: Read a book by a male author.
The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne 1/3/2022

4. January 9 is National Law Enforcement Day: Read a book that features someone in law enforcement (i.e.: detective, inspector, police chief/officer, sheriff). Bounty Hunter (Stephanie) Detective ( Joe Morelli)
Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich 1/2/2022

5. January 13 is Friday the 13th: Read a book with something on the cover related to superstition (i.e.: black cat, fortune cookie, fortune teller, ladder, mirror, ouija board, tarot). Full Moon
by Amy Lane 1/23/2023

[Brenda]

Well done Genevieve!

[Jane Reads]

January 2023 Mini Challenge COMPLETED


1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
A Dash of Death by Michelle Hillen Klump - 01/13

2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird in the title or on the cover.
How to Book a Murder - 01/29

3. January 8 is Male Watcher’s Day: Read a book by a male author or that has a man on the cover.
Decked - 01/28

4. January 9 is National Law Enforcement Day: Read a book that features someone in law enforcement (i.e.: detective, inspector, police chief/officer, sheriff).
The Kill of It All (police captain) - 01/06

5. January 13 is Friday the 13th: Read a book with something on the cover related to superstition (i.e.: black cat, fortune cookie, fortune teller, ladder, mirror, ouija board, tarot).
The Vampire Knitting Club: Cornwall - 01/23

[Jane Reads]

Congrats, everyone!

[Linda]

Congrats everyone on your challenges!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Genevieve! Congrats, Jane!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

CONGRATS TO ALL WHO FINISHED THEIR CHALLENGE! 😄

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Forgot to post this…

1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series. Just Desserts by Mary Daheim

2. January 5 is National Bird Day: Read a book with a bird in the title or on the cover. Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater and Florence Atwater

3. January 8 is Male Watcher’s Day: Read a book by a male author or that has a man on the cover. Breakfast at Tiffany's: A Short Novel and Three Stories by Truman Capote

4. January 9 is National Law Enforcement Day: Read a book that features someone in law enforcement. Along Came a Spider by James Patterson
(I was more than midway at end of month and would have finished it on Jan 31, if not for a major migraine, so am counting it as a success)

5. January 13 is Friday the 13th: Read a book with something on the cover related to superstition. Dream a Little Scream by Mary Kennedy (dream catcher)

[Brenda]

Good job Heather!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Thanks, Brenda!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Heather!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Thanks, Marisa!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Finished! (see message 42). I had finished but I hadn't been able to post it.

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Yay, Marisa!

[Brenda]

Well done Marisa :)

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Thank you!