January 2024 Mini Challenge

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

JANUARY 2024 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!


This month I’m borrowing inspiration from the immortal Irving Berlin and Bing Crosby with “Let’s Start the New Year Right,” featured in the classic movie, HOLIDAY INN.


1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).


Listen to the song here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YJoJEaJ...


🥂 Cheers! 🥂

[Brenda]

January Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/1/24
5/5

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.
Snowy Mountains Dawn by Alissa Callen 4.5★s 19/1/24

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.
The Blue Gum Camp by Leonie Kelsall 3★s 1/1/24 sunrise

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.
Crime on the Fens by Joy Ellis 5★s 8/1/24

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
Heart Like a Bear by Allen Grove 2★s 6/1/24

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).
The Bookstore at Rivers End by Phillipa Nefri Clark 5★s 5/1/24

[Jennifer]

Heather, I love the theme you picked! Excellent!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Thanks, Jennifer! 😊

[Jonquil]

JANUARY 2024 MINI CHALLENGES

5/5 DONE

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word Midnight Creed Alex Kava 1/7

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover - candles Belinda Page 1/2


3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
author’s debut novel In the Shadow Garden Liz Parker 1/6

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023. Forgotten Trail Claire Kells 1/8

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start The Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar Steve Higgs 1/27

[Lali & Michelle]

January 2024 Mini Challenge
5/5



1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.
4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie 1/3 4☆

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.
Murder's No Votive Confidence by Christin Brecher 1/5 2☆

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.
Six Feet Deep Dish by Mindy Quigley 1/6 5☆

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
Murder Has Nine Lives by Laura Levine 1/2 3☆

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).
Hooked on Ewe by Hannah Reed 1/8 4☆

[Karen]

I'm in! What a great theme to start this new year!



JANUARY 2024 MINI CHALLENGES

Progress: 4/5

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.
The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene


2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.
One Enchanted Eve by Melissa Tagg(1/15/24)

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.
Desert Rescue by Lisa Phillips(1/8/24) - first book in the K-9 Search and Rescue series

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
One Enchanted Noël by Melissa Tagg(1/21/24)

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).
Warning Signs by Katy Lee(1/19/24) - main character starts new job as high school principal

[JennH]

January 2024 Mini Challenge

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.
The Burial Hour by Jeffery Deaver 1/28/24

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.
Sugar Plum Poisoned by Jenn McKinlay 1/5/24


3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
Mistletoe, Moussaka, and Murder by Tina Kashian 1/10/24

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry 1/8/24

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Thank you for the theme, Heather, it's very nice.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

January 2024 Mini-Challenge
Duration: Jan 1, 2024 - Jan 31, 2024
Done

1.- One minute to midnight/One minute to go One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello: Time Will Tell by Kathi Daley (31/01/2024 - ★★★★☆)
2.- Maine: Ravioli and Resolutions by Kathi Daley (20/01/2024 - ★★★★☆)
3.- Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in: Forget Me Knot by Mary Marks (27/01/2024 - ★★★★)
4.- Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye: Bobbin for Answers by Melissa Bourbon (18/01/2024 - ★★★★☆)
5.- And our hopes as high/As a kite How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?: Snow Dragon by Bianca D'Arc (13/01/2024 - ★★★★☆) (She gets powers as healer, so she has to forget her life as warrior)

[Patrizia]

January 2024 Mini Challenge

5/5

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.
The Stitching Hour by Amanda Lee 8 January; 4☆


2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.
candles- Lavender Blue Murder by Laura Childs 4 January; 5☆


3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.
first book in a series- Murder at the Bookstore by Sue Minix 16 January; 3 1/2☆


4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
On Spine of Death by Tamara Berry 10 January; 5☆


5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).
MC has lost her memory so she starts her life again in a new place- Corpse at a Cape Cod Inn by Angela K. Ryan 2 January; 4☆

[Michelle]

I have not done well with the last two challenges but I really want to make 2024 a year of reading accomplishments so I will give it a go again.

JANUANRY 2024 MINI CHALLENGE

1. Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.
Silent Night, Deadly Night by Vicki Delany (note* I would assume the word night would be a time-related word) Finished 1/14/24

2. Read a book with some kind of light on the cover.
Iced Chiffon by Duffy Brown

3. Read the first book in a series.
Murder of an Amish Bridegroom by Patricia Johns

4. Read a book you meant to read in 2023
Dead Calm by Annelise Ryan
Finished 1/5/24

5. Read a book that involves a new start.
Death by Demo by Callie Carpenter Finished 1/21/24

[Alice]

Alice's spot

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.
The Edge of Summer by Viola Shipman

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.
Death Below Stairs by Jennifer Ashley

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023. Dead Mountain by Douglass Preston

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).
Snowflakes and Coffee Cakes by Joanne Demaio

[Mary (Biblophile)]

JANUARY 2024 MINI CHALLENGES

Progress: 5/5

1. Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.....The Trouble with Timekeepers Book 1- The Thirteenth Hour....1/10/2024


2. Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.....The Dead Woman of Deptford....1/13/2024


3. Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel......Dead Before Dinner......1/5/2024


4. Read a book you meant to read in 2023.....The Dastardly Debutante...1/4/2024


5. Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship)......Murder in the Fields: A 1920s Historical Cozy Mystery.......1/2/2024

[Becky]

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).

[Linda]

I'm really excited about the books I've picked for this challenge!


One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello - Claws for Alarm

Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin - That Old Flame of Mine

Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in - The Secret, Book & Scone Society

Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye - Pudding Up With Murder

And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right? - Against the Currant

[Tari]

JANUARY 2024 MINI CHALLENGES
5/5

1. Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.
Hope midnight's ok? Gigi Pandian 3/15/24 There's even a clock on the cover

2. Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.
Lots of glowing Christmas lights Joy Patrick 1/4/24

3. Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.
#1 in Murder on the Menu Mysteries-A Fatal Nibble Savannah Marlake 1/6/24

4. Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
Fatal Blooms Claire Harlow 1/1/24

5. Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).
Death by Dish Claire Harlow 1/2/24

[Julesy]

January 2024 mini challenge

Updated: Jan. 26
Progress: 5/5 COMPLETED ⛄🧨🎉

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.
Seconds by Bryan Lee O'Malley - Jan. 6

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.
Secrets of Camp Whatever Vol. 1 by Chris Grine - Jan. 26

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.
Poison and Party Hats by Madelyn Scott - Jan. 7

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
Showdown at the Saloon by Jamie L. Adams - Jan. 12

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).
Mexikid by Pedro Martín - Jan. 3

[Barb]

JANUARY 2024 MINI CHALLENGE, 1/1 – 1/31
5/5 COMPLETE

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.
A MIDNIGHT Puzzle (Secret Staircase #3), by Gigi Pandian, finished 1/3/24 ★★★★

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp)
Murder at the Mill (Redmond & Haze #3), by Irina Shapiro, finished 1/3/24 ★★★★


3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read an author’s debut novel.
The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder, by C.L. Miller, finished 1/11/24 ★★★.5

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
Poppy Harmon Investigates (Desert Flowers #1), by Lee Hollis, finished 1/10/24 ★★★.5

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).
new town, new job : And Then There Were Crumbs (Cookie House #1), by Eve Calder, finished 1/5/24 ★★★★

[Genevieve]

January 2024 Mini Challenge
3/5

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series
The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams 1/19/2024

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
Angel 1/2/2023

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new relationship
Lust Hate Love by Ella Frank 1/4/2023

[Catsalive]

January Mini
5/5

1. Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.
by Lily Brooks-Dalton 10/1 2★

2. Read a book with some sort of light on the cover
by James Hilton 2/1 5★

3. Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.
by James Herriot 2/1 4★

4. Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
by Bill Bryson 1/1 4★

5. Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, relationship, beginning).
by Jojo Moyes 3/1 2★

[Paula]

JANUARY 2024 MINI CHALLENGES

Progress: 0/5

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.
Murder at Yappy Hour

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.
Vanilla Bean Vengeance

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.
Body In The Bookstore

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
Crimes and Covers

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).
A Berry Deadly Welcome

[Amber]

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.
01.08.24

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.
Glazed Murder1.10.24

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
Suddenly a Murder 01.21.24

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).
A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II 01.06.24

[Meg]

CM mini
January 2024!

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.
Clock and Dagger 01/25

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.
Penny for Your Secrets 01/20

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series
The Shell House Detectives 01/22

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
Murder at Keyhaven Castle 01/22

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship). ==> MC is now a PI
Murder in Florence 01/01

[[deleted user]]

COMPLETED : 3/5

✅Time-related word. 61 Hours. 1/12.
2. Sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.
3. First book in a series or an author’s debut novel.
✅Read a book you meant to read in 2023. Nest Egg. 1/17.
✅Involves a new start. Hen Party. 1/20.

2 3

[Jenny]

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.


The Dark Hours by David J. Gatward -- 5★ -- 06/01/2024

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.


Buried in the Stacks by Allison Brook-- Lamp -- 4★ -- 27/01/2024

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series


Missing by Catherine Lee -- 5★ -- 24/01/2024

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.


The Death of a Teacher by Lis Howell -- 3★ -- 23/01/2024

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).


The Cottage at Whisper Lake by Phillipa Nefri Clark -- 4★ -- 14/01/2024

[Julie]

Julie R’s Mini 5/5 Complete

1. Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.



2. Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.



3. Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.



4. Read a book you meant to read in 2023.



5. Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).

[Heather]

**Incomplete**

Jan 2024 mini Challenge
Started:
Completed:
Books read: 4/5

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.

**2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title-The Recovery Agent-1/7/24

**3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel-The Friend Zone-1/2/24

**4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023-Nettle & Bone-1/4/23

**5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship)-Unfortunately Yours-1/6/24

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

JANUARY 2024 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!


This month I’m borrowing inspiration from the immortal Irving Berlin and Bing Crosby with “Let’s Start the New Year Right,” featured in the classic movie, HOLIDAY INN.


1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).

[kat]

1. time
three kisses, one midnight

2. lights

3. debut/first
A Court of Thorns and Roses

4. tbr in 2023
How to Excavate a Heart

5. a new...
every star that falls

[Elizabeth]

Elizabeth Sofia
January 2024 Mini Challenge "Let's Start the New Year Right"
Duration: 1/1-31/24
Goal: 0/5
Update 1/18/24: 6/5
Update 1/22/24: 7/5
Update 2/1/24: 8/5 COMPLETED

1. Read a book with a time-related word in the title:

2. Read a book with some sort of light on the cover, or that has "candle" or "light" in the title: Moonlight Road by Robyn Carr, read 1/7-9/24, 409 pages, 3 star, cabin window is lit

3. Read the first book in a series or an author's debut novel:
Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs, read 1/6-7/24, 243 pages, 4 stars, 1st in Tea Shop Mystery series
Cinder byMarissa Meyer, read 1/11-17/24, 387 pages, 3 stars, first in Luna Chronicles series and debut novel

4. Read a book you meant to read in 2023: Angora Alibi by Sally Goldenbaum,
read 1/5-6/24, 299 pages, 4 stars

5. Read a book that involves a new start:
Christmas Secrets in the Scottish Highlands by Donna Ashcroft, read 1/1-2/24, 250 pages. 3 stars
Wildflower by Drew Barrymore,
read 1/3-5/24, 273 pages, 4 stars
Lydia's Charm by Wanda E. Brunstetter, read 1/9-14/24, 376 pages, 4 stars
Does My Head Look Big In This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah, read 1/11-20/24, 360 pages, 2 star

[Caraina]

January 2024 Mini-Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024

Completed: 4/5

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.: Keep It In The Family - John Marrs 1/11/24

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.: Kissing Under the Mistletoe - Marina Adair 1/1/24 (#1 in series)

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.: Long Road to Mercy - David Baldacci 1/3/24

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).: Winter Cottage - Mary Ellen Taylor 1/5/24 (new town and new relationship)

[RaeRae]

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel. Undisclosed Assets

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023. Neanderthal Seeks Human

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship). Savvy Negotiator

[Christi]

completed: 2/5
1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.
Sun Seekers: A Novel

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
Remarkably Bright Creatures

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).

[Barb]

Finished

JANUARY 2024 MINI CHALLENGE, 1/1 – 1/31
5/5 COMPLETE

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.
A MIDNIGHT Puzzle (Secret Staircase #3), by Gigi Pandian, finished 1/3/24 ★★★★

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp)
Murder at the Mill (Redmond & Haze #3), by Irina Shapiro, finished 1/3/24 ★★★★


3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read an author’s debut novel.
The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder, by C.L. Miller, finished 1/11/24 ★★★.5

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
Poppy Harmon Investigates (Desert Flowers #1), by Lee Hollis, finished 1/10/24 ★★★.5

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).
new town, new job : And Then There Were Crumbs (Cookie House #1), by Eve Calder, finished 1/5/24 ★★★★

[Marysia]

5/5 Done!

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.

Seven-Year Witch by Angela M. Sanders (Candle on the cover)

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.

Forget Me Knot by Mary Marks

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).

Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay (Their cupcake shop has just opened.)

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[~Teresa]

JANUARY MINI CHALLENGE

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).

[Patrizia]

Done!

January 2024 Mini Challenge

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.
The Stitching Hour by Amanda Lee 8 January; 4☆


2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.
candles- Lavender Blue Murder by Laura Childs 4 January; 5☆


3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.
first book in a series- Murder at the Bookstore by Sue Minix 16 January; 3 1/2☆


4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
On Spine of Death by Tamara Berry 10 January; 5☆


5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).
MC has lost her memory so she starts her life again in a new place- Corpse at a Cape Cod Inn by Angela K. Ryan 2 January; 4☆

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Congrats, Patrizia!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Patrizia!

[Linda]

And done!

One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello - Claws for Alarm 1/11/24

Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin - That Old Flame of Mine 1/17/24

Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in - The Secret, Book & Scone Society 1/2/24

Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye - Pudding Up With Murder 1/8/24

And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right? - Against the Currant 1/5/24

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Linda!

[Meghana]

January 2024 Mini Challenge - COMPLETED
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5/5

✔ 1. Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title. -A {Clock}work Orange by Anthony Burgess 1/9/24 3★

✔ 2.Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title. - 1/6/24 4★. Light source - candle

✔ 3.Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel. - Lemon by Kwon Yeo-Sun 1/11/24 3.5★

✔ 4.Read a book you meant to read in 2023 - Counterweight by Djuna 1/18/24 2.5★

✔ 5.Read a book that involves a new start - The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell 1/8/24 3★ New job/ new hobby

[Brenda]

Well done to all finishers :) I'm almost through my final one.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Meghana!

[Brenda]

Finished :)

January Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/1/24
5/5

1. One minute to midnight/One minute to go
One minute to say goodbye/Before we say hello
Read a book with a time-related word (such as hour, minute, or clock) in the title.
Snowy Mountains Dawn by Alissa Callen 4.5★s 19/1/24

2. Let's start the new year right/Twelve o'clock tonight
When they dim the light/Let's begin
Read a book with some sort of light on the cover (such as a candle or lamp) or that has “candle” or “light” in the title.
The Blue Gum Camp by Leonie Kelsall 3★s 1/1/24 sunrise

3. Kissing the old year out/Kissing the new year in
Read the first book in a series or an author’s debut novel.
Crime on the Fens by Joy Ellis 5★s 8/1/24

4. Let's watch the old year die/With a fond goodbye
Read a book you meant to read in 2023.
Heart Like a Bear by Allen Grove 2★s 6/1/24

5. And our hopes as high/As a kite
How can our love go wrong if/We start the new year right?
Read a book that involves a new start (e.g.: new job, new business, new town, new relationship).
The Bookstore at Rivers End by Phillipa Nefri Clark 5★s 5/1/24

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Brenda!

[Brenda]

Thanks Marisa :)

[Natalie]

January mini challenge

#3- First book new series completed
Death By Bubble Tea by Jennifer Chow

[Rhonda]

Here it goes

1. Read a book with a time related word in the title. The Clockmakers Wife - Daisy Wood

2. Read a book with some sort of light on the cover or that has "candle" or "light" in the title. A Light in the Darkness - Ruth Logan Herne

3. Read the first book in a series or an authors debut novel. A Small Death in the Great Glen - A. D. Scott

4. Read a book you meant to read in 2023. Beware This Boy - Maureen Jennings

5. Read a book that involves a new start. The War Librarian - Addison Armstrong.