June 2023 Mini Challenge

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

JUNE 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, Read the USA, Popsugar, 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 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.


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[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Posting a bit earlier than usual this month, as we have a long holiday weekend coming up here in the US (Memorial Day) and I know many will be away from home at that time. I hope people have fun with the second prompt. When I tested it on my own GR TBR shelf, I found numerous options, especially with the following words: on, off, play, stop, time. Enjoy! 😎

[Meg]

Mini challenge
June 2023

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.
A High Whisk Situation 06/20

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).
Corpse on the Set 06/19

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).
Clue Krewe 06/20

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.
Death on a Summer’s Day 06/21

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.
Wicked Craving 06/19

P.S. #2 is clever and a fun one

[Jennifer]

Ha! #2 is a hoot! Finished 7/28

1. Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.
2. Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time). Batter Off Dead
3. Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).
4. Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.
5. Read a book that centers around food. (book centers on a vineyard that hosts dinners and parties)

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Jennifer wrote: "Ha! #2 is a hoot!"

Thanks Meg and Jennifer! 😀

[Alice]

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.
The Game Is a Footnote by Vicki Delany

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.

[Brenda]

June Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 30/6/23
5/5

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.
Of Murders and Mages by Nikki Haverstock 4★s 3/6/23

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, stop, record, rewind, time).
Let’s Play Make-Believe by James Patterson 2★s 2/6/23

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or IRL).
How the Murder Crumbles by Debra Sennefelder 4★s 14/6/23 Phrynne

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.
Summer of Mine by Fiona Lowe 4★s 12/6/23

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.
Kookaburra Cottage by Maya Linnell 5★s 13/6/23

[Linda]

Looking forward to my June books!


Adopt a Cat Month and Hug Your Cat Day: Dressed to Confess

VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Murder on the Serpentine

Best Friend's Day: Cockatiels at Seven #readforkimberly

Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Deadly Summer Nights

National Food Truck Day: Killer Kung Pao

[Tari]

June 2023 Mini Challenges
5/5

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.
Featured too! Audrey Clementine 6/4/23

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).
Off-Better Off Dead Tarah Benner 6/11/23

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).
Squirrel Skip Squabble Max Parrott 6/5/23

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.
Fool Me Once Deany Ray 6/8/23

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.
Bakery café-Chocolate Most Deadly Mary Maxwel 6/12/23

[Becky]

I'm determined to finish one of these this year lol

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.

[Patrizia]

June Mini Challenge

5/5

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.
It Takes a Coven by Carol J. Perry 3 June; 5☆


2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).
Sealed Off by Barbara Ross 18 June; 5☆


3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).
Murder in the Cookbook Nook by Ellery Adams 14 June; 5☆


4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.
Whole Latte Murder by Lena Gregory 10 June; 4 1/2☆


5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.
Grilled for Murder by Maddie Day 7 June; 4 1/2☆

[[deleted user]]

COMPLETED: 5/5

✅Read a book that has a cat on the cover. Cat Got Your Diamonds. 6/3.
✅Read a book with a VCR function in the title. Hooked on Ewe. 6/8.
✅Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life). Cat Got Your Cash. 6/4.
✅Read a book set in summer. Murder's No Votive Confidence. 6/9.
✅Read a book that centers around food. Murder with Cinnamon Scones. 6/2.

[Julesy]

June 2023 mini challenge

Update: June 27
Progress: 2/5

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.
COCONUT WIRELESS: Funny Cozy Mysteries by Toby Neal

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).
Front Desk by Kelly Yang - June 5

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.
Shark Summer by Ira Marcks - June 26

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.
Beagles Love Cupcake Crimes by C.A. Phipps

[Catsalive]

JUNE 2023 MINI
5/5

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat - Crookshanks
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling 4/6 3.5★

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).
Time After Time by Karly Lane 15/7 3.5★

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life). - Phrynne
Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts 4/6 3★

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer
Book Lovers by Emily Henry 12/6 2.5★

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.
The Boardwalk Bookshop by Susan Mallery 2/7 2★

[JennH]

JUNE 2023 MINI CHALLENGES

✔1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.
Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J. Chow 6/26/23


✔2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).
Fly on the Wall by Remy Lai 6/29/23

✔3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).
The Beauty of Your Face by Sahar Mustafah 6/4/23

✔4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 6/29/23

✔5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree 6/10/23

[Trish]

Made it with a day to spare!

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.

The Cats that Flooded the Manor, Karen Anne Golden - 09/06/23

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).

On Borrowed Time, Jenn McKinlay – 22/06/23

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).

Brownies & Betrayal, Heather Justesen – 25/06/23
From my friend Marie (UK)’s shelf.

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.

Midsummer Mysteries, Agatha Christie – 21/06/23
From the GR description: “An all-new collection of summer-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the holiday season.”

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centres around food.

Death by Dumpling, Vivien Chien – 29/06/23

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[nightowl99]

JUNE 2023 MINI CHALLENGES

1. Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.

2. Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).

3. Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).

4. Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.

5. Read a book that centers around food.

[Phrynne]

June Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 30/6/23
5/5

1. Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.
Seven-Year Witch by Angela M. Sanders 4 stars
2. Read a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).
Murder on Bedford Street by Victoria Thompson 5 stars
3. Read a book from a friend's shelf
Murder in Manhattan by Verity Bright 5 stars
4. Read a book with 'summer' in the title.
The Summer Place by Janette Paul 4 stars
5. Read a book that centers around food.
Macarons Can Be Murder by Rose Betancourt 2 stars

[jeannette swanson]

3/5

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.
Paws and Punishment 6/08/2023

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.
Cinnamon Roll Sabotage 6/14/2023

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.
Sugar Cookie Conundrum 6/21/2023

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[Meghana]

June 2023 Mini Challenge - COMPLETED
Duration: 6/1/23 - 6/30/23

5/5

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover - Death by Coffee by Alex Erickson 6/2/23 1★

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time). - This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar 6/30/23

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life). A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 6/8/23 4.5★

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title. - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 6/15/23 3.5★

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food. - Five Quarters of the Orange by Joanne Harris 6/30/23 2★

[Jonquil]

June 2023 Mini Challenges

5/5 DONE

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Whiskers and Lies Sofie Kelly 6/18

2. June 7 is VCR Day. OFF Cast Off: A Jesse McDermitt Novel Wayne Stinnett 6/8
3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: from a friend's shelf The Future Falls Tanya Huff 6/16
4. June 21 set in summer, or 'summer' in title The Summer of the Danes Ellis Peters 6/1
5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: centers around food Cheese Shop Clobbered by Camembert Avery Aames 6/20

[Jonquil]

Heather L wrote: " I hope people have fun with the second prompt. When I tested it on my own GR TBR shelf, I found numerous options, especially with the following words: on, off, play, stop, time...."


While I am typing this on a tablet as my Kindle reads to me, I boldly declare that I still own and use a VCR.

[Barb]

COZY MYSTERIES JUNE MINI CHALLENGE, 6/1-6/30
5/5 COMPLETE

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day
Read a book that has a cat on the cover
The Old Girls’ Network, by Judy Leigh, finished 6/6 ★★★.5


2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR
Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time)
Written OFF (Mysterious Detective #1), by E.J. Copperman, finished 6/22 ★★★.5

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day
Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).
Many a Twist (County Cork #6), by Sheila Connolly, finished 6/14 ★★★★

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere
Read a book set in summer
Buried in a Good Book (By the Book #1), by Tamara Berry, finished 6/18 ★★★.5

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day
Read a book that centers around food
Killer Takeout (Key West Food Critic #7), by Lucy Burdette, finished 6/7 ★★★★

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Jonquil — I still have an old TV that has a built-in VCR player, though I haven’t used it in a while. 😄

[Amber]

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that has a cat on the cover.
06.05.23

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).
I'll Stop the World 06.29.23

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).The Language of Flowers 06.16.23

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.
Murder Made to Order 06.05.23

[Paula]

JUNE 2023 MINI
0/5

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.
Crimes and Covers
2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).
Buzz Off
3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).
Pint of No Return
4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.
Boiled Over (set in summer)
5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.
Biscuits and Slashed Browns

[Genevieve]

June 2023

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.
Zesty Marinara Murder by Patti Benning 6/2/2023

[Caraina]

June Mini Challenge
Duration: June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Completed: 0/5

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.

[Rhonda]

June mini challenge

1. Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover. What the Cat Dragged In - Miranda James

2. Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g. eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, rewind, time) Play Dead - David Rosenfelt

3. Read a book from a friend's shelf. (GR or real life) The Little Wartime Library - Kate Thompson

4. Read a book set in summer or with "summer" in the title. The Perfect Summer - Luanne Rice

5. Read a book centered around food. The Diva Serves High Tea - Kirsta Davis

[Jenny]

June mini challenge

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.

Arsenic and Old Books by Miranda James -- 5★ -- 02/006/2023

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).

Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off by Darci Hannah -- 5★ -- 03/06/2023

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).

Murder in the Scottish Hills by Lydia Travers --Brenda 4★ -- 08/06/2023

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.

Murder at the Blueberry Festival by Darci Hannah -- 5★ --03/06/2023

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.

Up to No Gouda by Linda Reilly --4★ -- 17 June 2023

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Mini challenge
June 2023

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.

[nightowl99]

June 2023 Challenge

5/5

1. Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.


Silent Night 6/7/23

2. Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).


Fried Eggs and Foul Play 6/27/23

3. Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).


Body in the Books 6/4/23

4. Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title. -

Dakota Farm 6/2/23

5. Read a book that centers around food.


Cold Cut Murder 6/5/23

[Vanessa]

JUNE 2023 MINI CHALLENGE
6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023

FINISHED 5/5

1. Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.
The Kensington Kidnap by Katie Gayle 6/6/23
You have to zoom in! :)


2. Read a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).
Time To Get Even by Gillian Larkin 6/17/23

3. Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).
Undone by Blake Pierce 6/14/23

4. Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.
Last Train to London by Matthew Costello 6/30/23

5. Read a book that centers around food.
Pizza Pie Puzzler: A Felicia's Food Truck One Hour Mystery by Celia Kinsey 6/4/2023

[Brenda]

Finished :)

June Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/6/23 - 30/6/23
5/5

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.
Of Murders and Mages by Nikki Haverstock 4★s 3/6/23

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, stop, record, rewind, time).
Let’s Play Make-Believe by James Patterson 2★s 2/6/23

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or IRL).
How the Murder Crumbles by Debra Sennefelder 4★s 14/6/23 Phrynne

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.
Summer of Mine by Fiona Lowe 4★s 12/6/23

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.
Kookaburra Cottage by Maya Linnell 5★s 13/6/23

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Congrats, Brenda! 🥇

[Tari]

Finished at msg. 9 :)

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Good job, Tari!

[Tari]

Heather L wrote: "Good job, Tari!"

Thanks, Heather!

[Brenda]

Thanks Heather! Well done Tari :)

[Patrizia]

Finished!

June Mini Challenge

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.
It Takes a Coven by Carol J. Perry 3 June; 5☆


2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).
Sealed Off by Barbara Ross 18 June; 5☆


3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).
Murder in the Cookbook Nook by Ellery Adams 14 June; 5☆


4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.
Whole Latte Murder by Lena Gregory 10 June; 4 1/2☆


5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.
Grilled for Murder by Maddie Day 7 June; 4 1/2☆

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Well done, Patrizia!

[Barb]

Finished. Who knew it would take so long to find a book to fit task #2?

COZY MYSTERIES JUNE MINI CHALLENGE, 6/1-6/30
5/5 COMPLETE

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day
Read a book that has a cat on the cover
The Old Girls’ Network, by Judy Leigh, finished 6/6 ★★★.5


2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR
Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time)
Written OFF (Mysterious Detective #1), by E.J. Copperman, finished 6/22 ★★★.5

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day
Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).
Many a Twist (County Cork #6), by Sheila Connolly, finished 6/14 ★★★★

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere
Read a book set in summer
Buried in a Good Book (By the Book #1), by Tamara Berry, finished 6/18 ★★★.5

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day
Read a book that centers around food
Killer Takeout (Key West Food Critic #7), by Lucy Burdette, finished 6/7 ★★★★

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Congrats on finishing, Barb!

[Barb]

Thanks :)

[Meg]

Done - see message 3!

[Jenny]

Finished

June Mini Challenge

1. June is Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features a cat or has a cat on the cover.

Arsenic and Old Books by Miranda James -- 5★ -- 02/006/2023

2. June 7 is VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Take a stroll down memory lane by reading a book with a VCR function in the title (e.g.: eject, forward, off, on, pause, play, program, set, stop, record, rewind, time).

Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off by Darci Hannah -- 5★ -- 03/06/2023

3. June 8 is Best Friend's Day: Read a book from a friend's shelf (GR or real life).

Murder in the Scottish Hills by Lydia Travers --Brenda 4★ -- 08/06/2023

4. June 21 is Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Read a book set in summer, or with 'summer' in the title.

Murder at the Blueberry Festival by Darci Hannah -- 5★ --03/06/2023

5. June 23 is National Food Truck Day: Read a book that centers around food.

Up to No Gouda by Linda Reilly --4★ -- 17 June 2023

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Congrats, Jenny and Meg!

[Jenny]

Thank you, Heather.

[Brenda]

Well done to Jenny, Meg and all early finishers :)

[Linda]

Finished!

Adopt a Cat Month and Hug Your Cat Day: Dressed to Confess 6/9/23

VCR Day. Before DVDs and streaming services, there was the VCR: Murder on the Serpentine 6/12/23

Best Friend's Day: Cockatiels at Seven #readforkimberly 6/24/23

Finally Summer Day/the Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere: Deadly Summer Nights 6/18/23

National Food Truck Day: Killer Kung Pao 6/6/23