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message 1: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (last edited Apr 28, 2024 10:51AM) (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27555 comments Mod
May 2024 Mini Challenge

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. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).


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message 2: by Lali & Michelle (last edited May 07, 2024 06:46AM) (new)

Lali & Michelle | 60 comments May 2024 Mini Challenge

5/5

Digging Up the Remains (A Garden Squad Mystery #3) by Julia Henry The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan A Quiet Life in the Country (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #1) by T.E. Kinsey Damsel in a Dress (Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum #5) by Kirsten Weiss A Kind of Paradise by Amy Rebecca Tan

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.
Digging Up the Remains (Garden Squad Mystery #3) by Julia Henry 5/3/24 5☆

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan 5/4/24 5☆

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
A Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey 5/2/24 5☆

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
Damsel in a Dress (Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum #5) by Kirsten Weiss 5/6/24 4☆

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).
A Kind of Paradise by Amy Rebecca Tan 5/1/24 4☆


message 3: by Genevieve (last edited May 31, 2024 01:13PM) (new)

Genevieve | 197 comments May 2024 Mini Challenge

2/5

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
The Castle of Adventure (Original Adventure Series) by Enid Blyton (1998-02-06) by Enid Blyton by Enid Blyton 5/15/2024

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander 5/12/2024

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears)


message 4: by Julesy (last edited May 22, 2024 09:48AM) (new)

Julesy | 1412 comments May 2024 mini challenge

Updated: May 22
Progress: 5/5

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.
The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden - May 22
The Secret Garden A Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
White Bird by R.J. Palacio - May 22
White Bird by R.J. Palacio

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
Death of a Clam Digger by Lee Hollis - May 22
Death of a Clam Digger (Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mystery, #16) by Lee Hollis

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
Road Trips, Blue Skies & Dead Guys by Jennifer Fischetto - May 14
Road Trips, Blue Skies & Dead Guys (Gianna Mancini Mysteries Book 10) by Jennifer Fischetto

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears)
Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem by Kekla Magoon & Cynthia Leitich Smith - May 1
Mission One The Vice Principal Problem by Kekla Magoon


message 5: by Meg (last edited May 17, 2024 12:53PM) (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2324 comments CM Mini
May 2024

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.
The Diva Cooks up a Storm (A Domestic Diva Mystery, #11) by Krista Davis The Diva Cooks up a Storm 05/01

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
A Body on Fitzgerald’s Bluff (Seaview Cottages #1) by Anna Celeste Burke A Body on Fitzgerald’s Bluff 05/15

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
Killer Honeymoon (A Savannah Reid Mystery Book 18) by G.A. McKevett Killer Honeymoon 05/16

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
A Tourist's Guide to Murder (Mystery Bookshop, #6) by V.M. Burns A Tourist's Guide to Murder 05/04

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).
The Sound and the Furry (A Chet and Bernie Mystery, #6) by Spencer Quinn The Sound and the Furry 05/10, OR

Pineapple Puppies (Pineapple Port Mysteries #9) by Amy Vansant Pineapple Puppies 05/03


message 6: by Paula (new)

Paula S (paula_s) | 104 comments May 2024 Mini Challenge

0/5

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.
Flowers and Foul Play
2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Mind Your Manors
3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
Death in the Devil's Acre
4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum
5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).
Nacho Average Murder

Flowers and Foul Play (A Magic Garden Mystery #1) by Amanda Flower Mind Your Manors (A Flamingo Realty Mystery, #1) by CeeCee James Death in the Devil's Acre (Charlotte & Thomas Pitt, #7) by Anne Perry The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum (Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum #1) by Kirsten Weiss Nacho Average Murder (Country Store Mysteries, #7) by Maddie Day


message 7: by Trish (last edited May 27, 2024 06:03AM) (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 423 comments I'm in.

Ears proved surprisingly tricky...

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.

A Hoe Lot of Trouble, Nina Quinn - 15/05/24
The MC is a garden landscaper, and various of her garden jobs are mentioned and described in the book

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.

The Year of Sitting Dangerously, Simon Barnes – 14/05/24

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).

The Longmire Defense, Craig Johnson – 05/05/24
Walt Longmire is the Sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.

Damsel in a Dress, Kristen Weiss – 16/05/24
The MC runs a Museum, with a Gallery area.

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).

Tales from the Café, Toshikazu Kawaguchi - 21/05/24
All Out of Leeds, Kim M. Watt - 27/05/24


These are the best sets of ears I've found, but I've put in two just in case.

1. A Hoe Lot of Trouble (A Nina Quinn Mystery, #1) by Heather Webber , 2. The Year of Sitting Dangerously My Garden Safari by Simon Barnes , 3. The Longmire Defense by Craig Johnson , 4. Damsel in a Dress (Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum #5) by Kirsten Weiss , 5. Tales from the Café (Before the Coffee Gets Cold, #2) by Toshikazu Kawaguchi , All Out of Leeds (DI Adams, #1) by Kim M. Watt


message 8: by Patrizia (last edited May 15, 2024 01:28AM) (new)

Patrizia | 331 comments May 2024 Mini Challenge

5/5

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.
Death and Daisies by Amanda Flower 9 May; 4 1/2☆
Death and Daisies (A Magic Garden Mystery #2) by Amanda Flower

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
A Dead Market by CeeCee James 14 May; 4☆
A Dead Market (A Flamingo Realty Mystery, #2) by CeeCee James

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
MC's boyfriend is a detective- Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien 2 May; 4☆
Killer Kung Pao (A Noodle Shop Mystery, #6) by Vivien Chien

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
Firemen's Museum- Fire Engine Dead by Sheila Connolly 13 May; 5☆
Fire Engine Dead (Museum, #3) by Sheila Connolly

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).
A Thread of Darkness by Sally Goldenbaum 7 May; 3 1/2☆
A Thread of Darkness (Queen Bees Quilt Shop #2) by Sally Goldenbaum


message 9: by Phrynne (last edited May 26, 2024 05:46PM) (new)

Phrynne | 633 comments May 2024 Mini Challenge
5/5


1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden.
Mystery on Meadowsweet Grove by Clare Chase 4 stars

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Murder at Land's End by Sally Rigby 4 stars

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
Captive on the Fens by Joy Ellis 4 stars

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
The Stranger in the Library by Eva Gates 5 stars

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).
A Pose Before Dying by Alex Erickson 3 stars

Mystery on Meadowsweet Grove (Eve Mallow Mystery #12) by Clare Chase Murder at Land's End (A Cornwall Murder Mystery, #3) by Sally Rigby Captive on the Fens (DI Nikki Galena, #6) by Joy Ellis The Stranger in the Library (Lighthouse Library Mystery #11) by Eva Gates A Pose Before Dying by Alex Erickson


message 10: by Alice (last edited May 12, 2024 05:56AM) (new)

Alice | 3878 comments Alice's spot

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
The Fool Dies Last by Carol Miller

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).
The Sign of Four Spirits by Vicki Delany


message 11: by Becky (new)

Becky | 287 comments 1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).


message 12: by Jenny (last edited May 27, 2024 05:20AM) (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) | 95 comments May 2024 Mini Challenge
4/4

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.

Divine Secrets by Hope Callaghan -- 5★ -- 27/05/2024

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.

Closely Harbored Secrets by Bree Baker -- 5★ -- 24/05/2024

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).

Death of a Policeman by M.C. Beaton -- 4★ -- 27/05/2023

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).

Montana Baby by Juanita Kees -- 4★ -- 25/05/2024


Closely Harbored Secrets (Seaside Café Mystery, #5) by Bree Baker Montana Baby (Calhouns of Montana, #1) by Juanita Kees Death of a Policeman (Hamish Macbeth, #29) by M.C. Beaton Divine Secrets (Divine Christian Cozy Mysteries #2) by Hope Callaghan


message 13: by Michelle (last edited May 12, 2024 01:30PM) (new)

Michelle Munger | 129 comments May 2024 Mini Challenge

1. Read a book featuring a garden, or with "Garden" in the title.
The Garden Plot by Marty Wingate

2. Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Doom with a View by Kate Kingsbury

3. Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement.
Murder with a Twist by Allyson K. Abbott Finished 5/5/24

4. Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
Digging Up History by Sheila Connolly

5. Read a book with ears on the cover.
War and Peach by Susan Furlong Finished 5/8/24


The Garden Plot (Potting Shed Mystery #1) by Marty Wingate Doom with a View (Merry Ghost Inn. #2) by Kate Kingsbury Murder with a Twist (Mack's Bar Mystery, #2) by Allyson K. Abbott Digging Up History (Museum, #8) by Sheila Connolly War and Peach (Georgia Peach Mystery, #3) by Susan Furlong


message 14: by Amber (last edited May 25, 2024 07:34AM) (new)

Amber (arboan) | 156 comments 1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden Pruning the Dead 05.10.24

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Read to Death at the Lakeside Library (Lakeside Library Mystery #3) by Holly Danvers 05.15.24

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
Cheddar Off Dead 05.01.24

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum.
Let's Play Dead 05.22.24

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).


message 15: by Jonquil (last edited May 24, 2024 01:31PM) (new)

Jonquil | 145 comments May 2024 Mini Challenge

5/5 DONE

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: “garden” in title Garden Princess Kristin Kladstrup 5/15
2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: bird on cover The Hen of the Baskervilles Donna Andrews 5/13
The Hen of the Baskervilles (Meg Langslow, #15) by Donna Andrews
3. May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: someone in law enforcement Cop Town Karin Slaughter 5/9
4. May 18 is International Museum Day: featuring a museum The Murder Room P.D. James 5/20
5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: ears on cover Andrews & Austin 5/18
Venus Besieged (Richfield and Rivers, #3) by Andrews & Austin


message 16: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 8981 comments Just realized I never posted my picks for this.

Gifts from the Garden Month: The Scarlet Pepper

International Migratory Bird Day: The Redbird's Cry

National Police Week and Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Hanging by a Hair

International Museum Day: Privy to the Dead

Save Your Hearing Day: Grace Cries Uncle


The Scarlet Pepper (A White House Gardener Mystery, #2) by Dorothy St. James The Redbird's Cry (Molly Bearpaw, #2) by Jean Hager Hanging by a Hair (The Bad Hair Day Mysteries, #11) by Nancy J. Cohen Privy to the Dead (Museum #6) by Sheila Connolly Grace Cries Uncle (A Manor House Mystery, #6) by Julie Hyzy



message 17: by Tari (last edited Jun 28, 2024 06:38AM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 274 comments May 2024 Mini Challenge
5/5

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.
MC gives a lot of garden advice and has one she shows off A CATastrophic Neighborhood Maryann Shanesy 6/19/24

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Red parrot flying The Case of the Pernicious Parrot Copy (Julia Lives in a Van #3) by L.C. Richards L.C. Richards 5/3/24

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
Lucas Graystone-Coconut Crunch Murder Laura Pauling 5/1/24

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
Art museum Tangled Lies Tonya Kappes 6/28/24

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).
Cat ears Magicians and Murder (A Book Store Cozy Mystery #7) by Lucinda Race Lucinda Race 5/3/24


message 18: by Caraina (new)

Caraina (raina79) May 2024 Mini Challenge
Duration: May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

Completed: 0/5

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).


message 19: by Brenda (last edited May 26, 2024 04:42PM) (new)

Brenda | 5093 comments May 2024 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/5/24 - 31/5/24
5/5


1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.
Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society by Sophie Green Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society by Sophie Green 5s 23/5/24

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
The House at Angel's Beach (Temple River #3) by Phillipa Nefri Clark The House at Angel's Beach by Phillipa Nefri Clark 5s 26/5/24

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
Murder at Raven's Edge (An English Village Mystery #1) by Louise Marley Murder at Raven's Edge by Louise Marley 3s 5/5/24

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
The Restaurant in Pelican Crossing (Pelican Crossing #1) by Maggie Christensen The Restaurant in Pelican Crossing by Maggie Christensen 5s 1/5/24 One of the businesses affected was an art gallery

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).
Heir to the Ice Flame (The Ice Flame Trilogy #1) by Rose Harvey Heir to the Ice Flame by Rose Harvey 4.5s 7/5/24


message 20: by Heather (last edited Dec 30, 2024 02:13PM) (new)

Heather Austin-Robillard | 26 comments **Incomplete**
Books read: 4/5

✅1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title-A Touch of Malice-5/17/24

✅2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover-The Alchemist-5/14/24

✅3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character)-Murder of Crows-5/19/24

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.

✅5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears)-Because of Miss Bridgerton-5/22/24

A Touch of Malice (Hades x Persephone Saga, #3) by Scarlett St. Clair The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Murder of Crows (The Others, #2) by Anne Bishop Because of Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #1) by Julia Quinn


message 21: by JennH (last edited May 30, 2024 09:07AM) (new)

JennH | 1049 comments May 2024 Mini Challenge

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.
Under the Egg by Laura Marx Fitzgerald 5/12/24

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo 5/30/24
Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1) by Leigh Bardugo

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
Criminal Destiny by Gordon Korman 5/4/24

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg 5/8/24

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).
Los Monstruos: Felice and the Wailing Woman by Diana López 5/8/24
Los Monstruos Felice and the Wailing Woman by Diana López


message 22: by Meghana (last edited Jun 01, 2024 07:02PM) (new)

Meghana (meghana_r) | 46 comments May 2024 Mini Challenge - COMPLETED
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5/5


✔ 1. Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title - {Garden} Spells by Sarah Addison Allen 5/19/24 3★

✔ 2. Read a book with a bird on the cover - Weyward by Emilia Hart 5/30/24 4★

✔ 3. Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement - The Engagement Party by Darby Kane 3/11/24 3★

✔ 4. Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery - Relic by Douglas Preston 5/16/24 4★ - The book is set in New York Museum of Natural History

✔ 5. Read a book with ears on the cover - My Husband by Maud Ventura 5/22/24 3★


message 23: by Rose (new)

Rose Cruzan | 1 comments 1. Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.

The Butterfly Garden

2. Read a book with a bird on the cover.

Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird

3. Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).

Good Girl, Bad Blood

4. Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.

Alena

5. Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears)

The Thursday Murder Club


message 24: by writer... (last edited May 09, 2024 12:45PM) (new)

writer... (goodreadscomwriter) | 36 comments May is . . . 5/5

1. Gifts from the Garden Month:
Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.
Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death (Agatha Raisin, #1) by M.C. Beaton Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death✔️

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day:
Read a book with a bird on the cover.
A Shimmer Of Hummingbirds by Steve Burrows ✔️

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day:
Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
Murder at an Irish Bakery by Carlene O'Connor ✔️

4. May 18 is International Museum Day:
Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
The Road to Little Dribbling Adventures of an American in Britain by Bill Bryson ✔️

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day:
Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).
Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade (Enola Holmes, #8) by Nancy Springer ✔️


Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (shuga) | 217 comments May 2024 Mini Challenge

0/5

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears)


message 26: by Patrizia (new)

Patrizia | 331 comments Finished!

May 2024 Mini Challenge

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.
Death and Daisies by Amanda Flower 9 May; 4 1/2☆
Death and Daisies (A Magic Garden Mystery #2) by Amanda Flower

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
A Dead Market by CeeCee James 14 May; 4☆
A Dead Market (A Flamingo Realty Mystery, #2) by CeeCee James

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
MC's boyfriend is a detective- Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien 2 May; 4☆
Killer Kung Pao (A Noodle Shop Mystery, #6) by Vivien Chien

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
Firemen's Museum- Fire Engine Dead by Sheila Connolly 13 May; 5☆
Fire Engine Dead (Museum, #3) by Sheila Connolly

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).
A Thread of Darkness by Sally Goldenbaum 7 May; 3 1/2☆
A Thread of Darkness (Queen Bees Quilt Shop #2) by Sally Goldenbaum


message 27: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

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


message 28: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 8981 comments No last minute finish this month!

Gifts from the Garden Month: The Scarlet Pepper 5/9/24

International Migratory Bird Day: The Redbird's Cry 5/6/24

National Police Week and Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Hanging by a Hair 5/3/24

International Museum Day: Privy to the Dead 5/15/24

Save Your Hearing Day: Grace Cries Uncle 5/12/24


The Scarlet Pepper (A White House Gardener Mystery, #2) by Dorothy St. James The Redbird's Cry (Molly Bearpaw, #2) by Jean Hager Hanging by a Hair (The Bad Hair Day Mysteries, #11) by Nancy J. Cohen Privy to the Dead (Museum #6) by Sheila Connolly Grace Cries Uncle (A Manor House Mystery, #6) by Julie Hyzy



message 29: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

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


message 30: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2324 comments Done in message 5!


message 31: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

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


message 32: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2324 comments Thanks, Marisa!


message 33: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 145 comments May 2024 Mini Challenge

5/5 DONE

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: “garden” in title Garden Princess Kristin Kladstrup 5/15
2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: bird on cover The Hen of the Baskervilles Donna Andrews 5/13
The Hen of the Baskervilles (Meg Langslow, #15) by Donna Andrews
3. May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: someone in law enforcement Cop Town Karin Slaughter 5/9
4. May 18 is International Museum Day: featuring a museum The Murder Room P.D. James 5/20
5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: ears on cover Andrews & Austin 5/18
Venus Besieged (Richfield and Rivers, #3) by Andrews & Austin


message 34: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

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


message 35: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5093 comments Finished :)

May 2024 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/5/24 - 31/5/24
5/5


1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.
Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society by Sophie Green Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society by Sophie Green 5s 23/5/24

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
The House at Angel's Beach (Temple River #3) by Phillipa Nefri Clark The House at Angel's Beach by Phillipa Nefri Clark 5s 26/5/24

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
Murder at Raven's Edge (An English Village Mystery #1) by Louise Marley Murder at Raven's Edge by Louise Marley 3s 5/5/24

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
The Restaurant in Pelican Crossing (Pelican Crossing #1) by Maggie Christensen The Restaurant in Pelican Crossing by Maggie Christensen 5s 1/5/24 One of the businesses affected was an art gallery

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).
Heir to the Ice Flame (The Ice Flame Trilogy #1) by Rose Harvey Heir to the Ice Flame by Rose Harvey 4.5s 7/5/24


message 36: by Phrynne (new)

Phrynne | 633 comments Finished:)
May 2024 Mini Challenge
5/5


1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden.
Mystery on Meadowsweet Grove by Clare Chase 4 stars

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Murder at Land's End by Sally Rigby 4 stars

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
Captive on the Fens by Joy Ellis 4 stars

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.
The Stranger in the Library by Eva Gates 5 stars

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).
A Pose Before Dying by Alex Erickson 3 stars

Mystery on Meadowsweet Grove (Eve Mallow Mystery #12) by Clare Chase Murder at Land's End (A Cornwall Murder Mystery, #3) by Sally Rigby Captive on the Fens (DI Nikki Galena, #6) by Joy Ellis The Stranger in the Library (Lighthouse Library Mystery #11) by Eva Gates A Pose Before Dying by Alex Erickson


message 37: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5093 comments Well done Phrynne!


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

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


message 39: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5093 comments Thanks Marisa :)


message 40: by Jenny (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) | 95 comments Finished

May 2024 Mini Challenge
4/4

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.

Divine Secrets by Hope Callaghan -- 5★ -- 27/05/2024

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.

Closely Harbored Secrets by Bree Baker -- 5★ -- 24/05/2024

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).

Death of a Policeman by M.C. Beaton -- 4★ -- 27/05/2023

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears).

Montana Baby by Juanita Kees -- 4★ -- 25/05/2024


Closely Harbored Secrets (Seaside Café Mystery, #5) by Bree Baker Montana Baby (Calhouns of Montana, #1) by Juanita Kees Death of a Policeman (Hamish Macbeth, #29) by M.C. Beaton Divine Secrets (Divine Christian Cozy Mysteries #2) by Hope Callaghan


message 41: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

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


message 42: by Trish (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 423 comments All done, although the ears could be better, so I've put two of them in. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 43: by Jenny (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) | 95 comments Thank you, Marisa!


message 44: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4153 comments Mod
Trish wrote: "All done, although the ears could be better, so I've put two of them in. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."

Congrats, Trish!


message 45: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27555 comments Mod
Congrats to all those who have finished their challenge! 💐


message 46: by Rhonda (new)

Rhonda Lee Wunder | 621 comments Here it goes
1. Read a book featuring a garden or with garden in the title: Pushing Up Bluebonnets - Leann Sweeney

2. Read a book with a bird on the cover: Alex and Me - Irene M. Pepperberg

3. Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character): Among the Wicked - Linda Castillo

4. Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery: The Lace Makers Secret - Kathleen Ernst

5. Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears): What You Are Looking for is in the Library - Michiko Aoyoma


message 47: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 197 comments Finished

May 2024 Mini Challenge

2/5

1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month: Read a book featuring a garden, or with “garden” in the title.

2. May 11 is International Migratory Bird Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
The Castle of Adventure (Original Adventure Series) by Enid Blyton (1998-02-06) by Enid Blyton by Enid Blyton 5/15/2024

3. The third week of May is National Police Week and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day: Read a book featuring someone in law enforcement (does not have to be a main character).
On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander 5/12/2024

4. May 18 is International Museum Day: Read a book featuring a museum or art gallery.

5. May 31 is Save Your Hearing Day: Read a book with ears on the cover (they do not have to be human ears)


message 48: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4153 comments Mod
Congrats, Genevieve.


message 49: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4153 comments Mod
I'm making the post late although I finished on time.

May 2024 Mini Challenge: May, 1 - May, 31
Done

1.- Gifts from the Garden Month: Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick (31/05/2024 - ★★★★☆)
2.- International Migratory Bird Day: Murders of a Feather by Eileen Brady (28/05/2024 - ★★★★☆)
3.- National Police Week / Police Officer’s Memorial Day: The Puppy Project by Kathi Daley (02/05/2024 - ★★★★☆)
4.- International Museum Day: A Wrinkle in Thyme by Sarah Fox (22/05/2024 - ★★★★)
5.- Save Your Hearing Day: Knightqueen by Anna Hackett (05/05/2024 - ★★★★☆)

Crystal Gardens (Ladies of Lantern Street #1) by Amanda Quick Murders of a Feather (Dr. Kate Vet Mysteries #3) by Eileen Brady The Puppy Project (Tess and Tilly #9) by Kathi Daley A Wrinkle in Thyme (Pancake House Mystery, #8) by Sarah Fox Knightqueen (Oronis Knights Book 3) by Anna Hackett


message 50: by Tari (new)

Tari (thann) | 274 comments Finished finally at msg. 17 :)


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