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Hard: You caught the thief. All nine tasks
9/9
Tasks
1. Read a book with a title starting with M
2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A
3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it.
4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth.
5. Read a book from a series.
6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title.
7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES
8. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT (minimum two words)
9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors
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Duration: 1/5/26 - 31/5/26
Level: Hard - I caught the thief!!
9/9
Tasks
1. Read a book with a title starting with M
2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A
3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it.
4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth.
5. Read a book from a series.
6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title.
7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES
8. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT (minimum two words)
9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors
May Challenge 1/5/26 - 31/5/26Easy: You found some clues. 3 tasks
Medium: A thorough investigation. 6 tasks
Hard: You caught the thief. All nine tasks
Tasks
✅1. Read a book with a title starting with M
Murder on Milverton Square by G.B. Ralph Read 09/05/2026 4 stars✅2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A
The Christmas Killer by Alex Pine Read 04/05/2026 3 stars✅3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it.
The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey Read 02/05/2026 5 stars✅4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth.
Call to Arms by Rachel Amphlett Read 18/05/2026 5 stars✅5. Read a book from a series.
The Private Patient by P.D. James Read 17/05/2026 4 stars✅6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title.
Murder in the Family by Faith Martin Read 11/05/2026 5 stars✅7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES
Snowed Inn by Heather Horrocks read 11/05/2026 3 stars✅8. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT (minimum two words)
Evan Help Us by Rhys Bowen Read 21/05/2026 4 stars✅9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors
Private by James Patterson Read 06/05/2026 4 stars
Woohoo 🥳 May Challenge 1/5/26 - 31/5/26
Level - Medium: A thorough investigation.
6/6
Completed 27th May
Tasks
✔️ 1. Read a book with a title starting with M
Mixing with Murder by Ann Granger - 27/05 - 5★
✔️ 3. Read a book where the title has a Y in it.
The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James - 05/05 - 4.5★
✔️ 4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth.
Death in Holy Orders by P.D. James (Adam Dalgleish) - 03/05 - 4★
✔️ 5. Read a book from a series.
The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen (#1 Martini Club series) - 20/05 - 4.5★
✔️ 6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title.
Apprentice in Death by J.D. Robb - 23/05 - 5★
✔️ 9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors
Death of an Avid Reader by Frances Brody - 15/05 - 5★
May Challenge 1/5/26 - 31/5/26Easy: You found some clues. 3 tasks
Medium: A thorough investigation. 6 tasks
🧡😀 something to aim for 😀🧡 Hard: You caught the thief. All nine tasks
9/9
Tasks
1. Read a book with a title starting with M
Mourning Shift by Kathleen Taylor 25/5 2★
2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A
Death of a Lake by Arthur W. Upfield 7/5 4★
3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it.
Ice Cold Heart by P.J. Tracy 27/5 4★
4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth.
Dark in Death by J.D. Robb 13/5 4★
5. Read a book from a series.
Soulless by Gail Carriger 11/5 2★
6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title.
Secrets in Death by J.D. Robb 1/5 3.5★
7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES
Night School by Lee Child 31/5 3.5★
8. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT (minimum two words)
Cake In The Hatbox by Arthur W. Upfield 23/5 4★
9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors
Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb 15/5 3.5★
May Challenge 1/5/26 - 31/5/26Medium: A thorough investigation. 6 tasks
Tasks
1. Read a book with a title starting with M - Matchmaker by S.E. Lynes
2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A - Kill Me Again by Rachel Abbott
3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it.The Perfect Family by Robyn Harding
4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth. Colder than the Grave by J.D. Kirk
5. Read a book from a series. Hide and Seek by M.J. Arlidge
6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title.
All done 😊 May Challenge 1/5/26 - 31/5/26 /
Hard: You caught the thief. All nine tasks
9/9
Tasks
1. Read a book with a title starting with M -
My Perfect Daughter by Sarah A. Denzil ✅ 4* (3/5)
2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A -
Anni Taylor - The Silent Town ✅ 4* (13/5)
3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it -
The Verdict by Olivia Isaac-Henry ✅ 4* (3/5)
4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth -
Out of Range by C.J. Box (Joe Pickett) ✅ 4* (27/5)
5. Read a book from a series -
Shadows Of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie ✅ 4* (7/5)
6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title -
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie ✅ 4* (13/5)
7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES -
Long Bright River by Liz Moore ✅ 4* (11/5)
8. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT (minimum two words) -
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley ✅ 4* (18/5)
9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors -
The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup ✅ 3* (7/5)
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I'm in, please Phrynne! I'm going to start at Easy level and see how I go, with three monthly challenges already locked in!May Challenge 1/5/26 - 31/5/26
Level: Hard: You caught the thief. All nine tasks
Progress: 9/9
Tasks
1. Read a book with a title starting with M
2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A
3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it
4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth
5. Read a book from a series
6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title
7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES
8. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT (minimum two words)
9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors
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Phrynne wrote: "That's great Sarah. I tried to plan the tasks so people could use books they have already planned for other challenges."You've done very well - all nine books were either in my upcoming Lotsa-Spell challenge for May, my library holds due in the next few weeks, or my NetGalley list!
What fun! I'll give it a shot too Phrynne! May Challenge 1/5/26 - 31/5/26
Hard: You caught the thief. All nine tasks
9/ 9 books
Tasks
1. Read a book with a title starting with M
✔ The Monk: A DS George Cross Mystery by Tim Sullivan (read 19 May) 4.5★
2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A
✔ The Wife, the Maid and the Mistress by Ariel Lawhon (read 8 May) 4.5★
3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it.
✔ Quite Ugly One Evening by Chris Brookmyre (read 18 May) 4★
4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth.
✔ Lifeless by Mark Billingham (read 13 May) 4★
5. Read a book from a series.
✔ The Keeper by Tana French (read 29 May) 4.5★
6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title.
✔Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb (read 4 May) 4★
7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES
✔ The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer (read 26 May) 3.5★
✔ 8. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT (minimum two words)
The Couples Retreat by Mercedes Mercier (read 31 May) 4★
9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors
✔ Three Reasons for Revenge by Dervla McTiernan (read 5 May) 4.5★
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You've done very well - all nine books were either in my up..."
Well done Sarah! I know I included a lot of books off my TBR list:) Always a bonus!
Aussie Lovers May ChallengeRead: 6
Easy: You found some clues. 3 tasks
Medium: A thorough investigation. 6 tasks
Hard: You caught the thief. All nine tasks
Tasks
1. Read a book with a title starting with M
2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A
3. Read a book where the title has a Y in it.
If You've Got It, Haunt It Rose Pressey 5/15/26
4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives.
Anna Pigeon Deep South Nevada Barr 5/30/26
5. Read a book from a series.
Turnstone Graham Hurley 5/18/26 (DI Joe Faraday #1)
6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title.
7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES
Two Kinds of Stranger Steve Cavanagh 5/4/26
8. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT (minimum two words).
HR Hope Rises David Baldacci 5/22/26
9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors.
Depth of Winter Craig Johnson 5/11/26
A surprise monthly challenge!..totally unexpected, Phrynne, so will play detective 😊May Challenge 1/5/26 - 31/5/26
Hard: You caught the thief. All nine tasks
Progress: 9
Tasks
📚➡️1. Read a book with a title starting with M
My Husband by Maud Ventura....2.5* 23/05/26
📚➡️2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A
Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland....4* 22/05/26
📚➡️3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it.
The Detective by Matthew Reilly....4* 02/05/26
📚➡️4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth.
The Nature of the Beast by Louise Penny (Armand Gamache)....4* 26/05/26
📚➡️5. Read a book from a series.
Killarney by Nikki Mottram (#2. Gibson)....3* 11/05/26
📚➡️6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title.
Murder in the Family by Faith Martin....4* 08/05/26
📚➡️7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES
Apartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins....3.5* 17/05/26
📚➡️8. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT (minimum two words)
Last One Out by Jane Harper....4* 06/05/26
📚➡️9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors
Tell No One by Harlan Coben....3.5* 14/05/26
May Challenge 1/5/26 - 31/5/26Hard: You caught the thief. All nine tasks
9/9 Completed. Finish
Tasks
1. Read a book with a title starting with M
The Maid of Honor-Elle Gray 5/05/26 3*
2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A
Alex Sigmore-The Girl In The Wall 5/06/26 4*
3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it.
Mary Burton-What She Saw 5/23/26 3*
4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth.
I Know Your Name-Dan Padavona 5/22/26 4*
5. Read a book from a series.
(Rachel Ryder)
Grave Pursuit-Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 5/02/26 3*
6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title.
Death by Midnight-A.J. Rivers 5/28/26 3*
7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES
Lisa Regan-Stolen Family 5/01/26 4*
8. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT (minimum two words)
Everything to Lose-Danielle Girard 5/27/26 4*
9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors
Mary Stone-Storm's Burn 5/08/26 4*
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May Challenge - To Catch a ThiefMedium: A thorough investigation. 6 tasks
6/6
Tasks
2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A
From Across the Sea by Annie Seaton READ 3/5/26 3*
3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it
An Ill Wind by Margaret Hickey READ 10/5/26 4*
4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth
Jigsaw by Jonathan Kellerman READ 19/5/26 4*
5. Read a book from a series
The Witness by Fleur McDonald READ 4/5/26 4*
7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES
The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly READ 14/5/26 4*
9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors
Knife in the Back by Karen Rose READ 23/5/26 5*
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Count me in, will give it a try!May Challenge 1/5/26 - 31/5/26
Hard: You caught the thief. All nine tasks
9 / 9
Tasks
✅ 1. Title starting with M - Murder by Misrule - Anna Castle - 8/05/26 - ★★★★
✅ 2. Author's name starts with A - Angela Marsons - Stolen Ones - 18/05/26 - ★★★★
✅ 3. Title or the author's name has a Y in it. - Guilty by Definition - Susie Dent 31/05/26 - ★★★★
✅ 4. Features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth - The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Agatha Christie - 7/06/26 - ★★★★
✅ 5. Read a book from a series. - Vendetta - Sarah Barrie - A.A - 20/05/26 - ★★★★
✅ 6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title. - Field of Death - Graham Brack - 12/06/26 - ★★★★
✅ 7. Author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES - Karin Slaughter - Skin Privilege16/05/26 - ★★★★
✅ 8. First letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT - The Redline - Adrian Hyland - A.A 6/06/26 - ★★★★
✅ 9. favourite crime authors - Endgame - Sarah Barrie - A.A 3/06/26 - ★★★★
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May Challenge 2026 - To Catch a Thief9/9 DONE
1. title starting with M Murder in Masquerade Mary Winters 5/3 ★★★★
2. author's name starts with A When It's Time for Leaving Ang Pompano 5/6 ★★★★
3. title or author's name has a Y Some Like It Fudgy Nancy CoCo 5/18 ★★★
4. features one of your favorite detectives or amateur sleuth Death by Water Kerry Greenwood 5/6 ★★★★
5. from a series (Detective Ryan Chase #4) Chase the Dead M.K. Farrar 5/4 ★★★★★
6. murder in title Murder by Candlelight Faith Martin 5/13 ★★★★
7. both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES Special Ops Exclusive Elle Kennedy 5/17 ★★★★
8. first letter of every title word in HERCULE POIROT Popped Off Jeffrey Allen 5/16 ★★★
9. by one of your favorite crime authors Connections in Death J.D. Robb 5/2 ★★★★
May Challenge 2026 - To Catch a Thief1/5/26 - 31/5/26
Medium: A thorough investigation. 6 tasks
6/6
Tasks
The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth
Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich
Atlantis Stolen by Christopher Cartwright
Murder in the Crypt by Irina ShapiroLee Christine with
Charlotte Pass
The Rottweiler by Ruth Rendell
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May Challenge 1/5/26 - 31/5/26Hard: You caught the thief.
9/9
Tasks:
1. Read a book with a title starting with M
The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood 17/5/26 3*
2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A
The Department of Sensitive Crimes by Alexander McCall Smith 13/5/26 4*
3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it.
Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen 2/5/26 4*
4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth.
Nemesis by Patricia Wolf 24/5/26 4*
5. Read a book from a series.
Earthly Delights by Kerry Greenwood 16/5/26 3*
6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title.
Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb 22/5/26 5*
7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES
One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus 6/5/26 3*
8. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT (minimum two words)
The Intruder by Freida McFadden 25/5/26 4*
9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors
Flip-Flops and Murder by H.Y. Hanna 27/5/26 4*
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May Challenge 1/5/26 - 31/5/26Hard: You caught the thief. All nine tasks
COMPLETED 18-MAY-2025
Tasks
1. Read a book with a title starting with M :
2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A :
3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it :
4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth :
5. Read a book from a series :
6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title :
7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES :
8. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT :
9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors :
Just spotted this, and it starts tomorrow! More monthly challenges - love it! Hopefully I can squeeze some of my already planned books into it!
OK maybe 'my favourite amateur sleuth' is a stretch that I might change later - but all books I'd planned to read this month :)
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Finished 3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it.
The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Masseyhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished 2. Read a book where the Author's Name starts with an A
From Across the Sea by Annie Seaton 3*
Finished 2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A
The Christmas Killer by Alex Pinehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished 9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors
Private by James Pattersonhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished my first two.📚3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it.
Takedown Twenty by Takedown Twenty - 4⭐️ - 6/5/266. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title.
Murder in the Crypt by Irina Shapiro - 4⭐️ - 9/5/26
Finished 1. Read a book with a title starting with M
Murder on Milverton Square by G.B. Ralphhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished 6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title.
Murder in the Family by Faith Martinhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished 7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES
Snowed Inn by Heather Horrockshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished 7. Read a book where the Author's Initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES
The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly 4*
Finished 5. Read a book from a series.
The Private Patient by P.D. Jameshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished 4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth.
Call to Arms by Rachel AmphlettKay Hunter has become one of my favourite detectives
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
So busy planning my Winter challenges that I hadn't realised I'd finished this one, with the truly excellent Redbelly Crossing by Candice Fox 5* Highly recommendMay Challenge 1/5/26 - 31/5/26
Hard: You caught the thief. All nine tasks
Tasks
1. Read a book with a title starting with M :
2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A :
3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it :
4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth :
5. Read a book from a series :
6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title :
7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES :
8. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT :
9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors :
Finished two more. 📚7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES
Charlotte Pass by Lee Christine - 4⭐️ - 21/5/268. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT (minimum two words)
The Rottweiler by Ruth Rendell - 4⭐️ - 17/5/26
Finished 8. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT (minimum two words)
Evan Help Us by Rhys Bowenhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Books mentioned in this topic
Murder by Misrule (other topics)The Mysterious Affair at Styles: An Audible Original Full Cast Audio Drama (other topics)
Vendetta (other topics)
Stolen Ones (other topics)
Skin Privilege (other topics)
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Agatha Christie (other topics)Sarah Barrie (other topics)
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May Challenge 1/5/26 - 31/5/26
Easy: You found some clues. 3 tasks
Medium: A thorough investigation. 6 tasks
Hard: You caught the thief. All nine tasks
Tasks
1. Read a book with a title starting with M
2. Read a book where the author's name starts with A
3. Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Y in it.
4. Read a book which features one of your favourite detectives or amateur sleuth.
5. Read a book from a series.
6. Read a book with the word death or murder in the title.
7. Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in SHERLOCK HOLMES
8. Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HERCULE POIROT (minimum two words)
9. Read a book by one of your favourite crime authors