Spring Challenge - Read the Rainbow

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

I'm going to start some quarterly challenges each season. Just a little something for those that want to take part. You have the entire season (3 months) to finish the challenge. You can read all or some of the books needed for the challenge. Post your list and update it as you read to add the dates you complete each book.

This first one is to read the rainbow. That is, find any book whose cover fits the color needed for the rainbow. They don't have to all be cozy mysteries, although that is encouraged. (It's understandable that some are limited with their reading times, and we also read books other than cozies.) For this first one, I'm backdating it to start April first so that we follow the yearly quarters. (Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec)

Spring Challenge - Read the Rainbow
April 1 through June 30, 2010
Read 2 to 6 books:

Yellow
Orange
Red
Green
Blue
Purple

When you share you list, please post the covers so we can see the rainbows. :)

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Cozy Mysteries Spring Read the Rainbow Challenge
April 1 - June 30, 2010
Read 2-6 books:

Yellow: Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares 5/21/10
Orange: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris 4/2
Red: From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris 4/2
Green: Hondoby Louis L'Amour 6/8/10
Blue: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris 5/8
Purple: Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr (Virgin River #2) 6/16/10

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[Jan]

So, the cover has to be a color, not a color in the name?

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Jan wrote: "So, the cover has to be a color, not a color in the name?"

For this challenge, it's the color on the cover that counts. We can do another one sometime with color names in the title.

[Valorie]

I'm a challenge addict! This it right up my alley!!

Yellow: Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich
Orange: Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath
Red: Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck
Green: Charmed to Death by Shirley Damsgaard
Blue: Every Crooked Nanny by Kathy Hogan Trocheck
Purple: Murder 101 by Maggie Barbieri

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

You'll have to let me know Valorie if Whiskey Sour is any good. It's on my TBR pile, eventually.

[Linda]

This looks like fun! I'll give it a whirl, I've never done a challenge before.

Yellow: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Orange: Whiskey Sour by J. A. Konrath
Red: Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck
Green: Charmed to Death By Shirley Damsgaard
Blue: The Tale of Hill Top Farm by Susan Wittig Albert
Purple: Murder 101 by Maggie Barbieri

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Welcome to the fun Linda.

[Melodie]

Briansgirl "Master Book Sale Huntress" wrote: "You'll have to let me know Valorie if Whiskey Sour is any good. It's on my TBR pile, eventually."

Not Valorie, but I like the Jack Daniels books. I think I gave WHISKEY SOUR 4 stars.

[Heidi]

I love Jack too! I am psyched to read the 3rd book, Dirty Martini :)

[Valorie]

1/6 Done

Yellow: Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich
Orange: Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath
Red: Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck
Green: Charmed to Death by Shirley Damsgaard 5/3 ****
Blue: Every Crooked Nanny by Kathy Hogan Trocheck
Purple: Murder 101 by Maggie Barbieri

[Valorie]

Briansgirl "Master Book Sale Huntress" wrote: "You'll have to let me know Valorie if Whiskey Sour is any good. It's on my TBR pile, eventually."

I'll let you know! I probably won't get to it until next month though.

[Valorie]

Glad to hear the Jack Daniels series is good! Thanks Heidi & Melodie!

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

I hope it's good. It's a popular choice for orange. :)

[Valorie]

Linda is actually my mother, I sucked her into the challenge. She is normally a lurker on here. So the books I read that she hasn't I pass on to her! Works out great!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Well, I think I'm going to join this (including my April readings) and I will putting the colors as I find them (all at the end ;) .

done

Yellow: Killer Mousse by Melinda Wells
Orange: While My Pretty One Knits by Anne Canadeo
Red: Rottweiler Rescue: a Dianne Brennan mystery for dog lovers by Ellen O'Connell
Green: Lead-Pipe Cinch by Christy Evans
Blue: Consigned to Death by Jane K. Cleland
Purple: Murder on a Girls' Night Out by Anne George

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Challenge completed. I've discovered some interesting books.

[Denise]

Briansgirl "Master Book Sale Huntress" wrote: "Here's my tentative list (subject to change, lol).

Yellow: Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares
Orange: Dead and Gone by Charlaine ..."

Okay, I'm going to ask what may be a stupid question but what are the titles marked out for (I assume you have already read them but if so then it isn't really a challenge is it?) And regardless of what it means how do you do it???? (Mark the titles out I mean.)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Okay, I'm going to ask what may be a stupid question but what are the titles marked out for (I assume you have already read them but if so then it isn't really a challenge is it?) And regardless of what it means how do you do it???? (Mark the titles out I mean.)..."

Above the comment box on the right, click on (some html is ok) and it will show you common html terms. Strikeout uses s and /s in the greater than and less than signs.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

I'm in!

3/6 completed

Yellow: Kindred in Death by J. R. Robb
Orange: Devil May Ride by Wendy Roberts
Red: Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck - 4/24/10
Green: Charmed to Death by Shirley Damsgaard
Blue: The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin - 5/4/10 **
Purple: Truly, Madly by Heather Webber - 5/15/10



(titles subject to change)

**my cover isn't in goodreads but is blue

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Marisa wrote: "Well, I think I'm going to join this (including my April readings) and I will putting the colors as I find them (all at the end ;) ...

Marisa, my interest is peaked in the Rottweiler Rescue book. Could you let me know what you think of it after you read it? Thanks!

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Denise wrote: "Okay, I'm going to ask what may be a stupid question but what are the titles marked out for (I assume you have already read them but if so then it isn't really a challenge is it?) And regardless of what it means how do you do it???? (Mark the titles out I mean.)

They are struckout because I read them already. These will be quarterly challenges, meaning you have 3 months to complete them. To follow the regular quarters of the year, we're already a month into this quarter, so letting you back date it a bit if you'd like from April 1st for this first one.

To strikeout, underline, italicize, or bold text, click on (some html is ok) upper right above comment box, and find the instructions on how to add the codes to your text.

[Melodie]

Diane (deebotte) wrote: "I'm in!


Yellow: Kindred in Death by J. R. Robb
Orange: Devil May Ride by Wendy Roberts
Red: Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck - 4/24/10
Green: Charmed to Death by Shirley Damsgaard
Blue: Where There'..."



is a favorite of mine! The ending will stick with you for awhile as it's quite unexpected.

[Sherrie]

I'm in too!

Yellow: A Taste for Murder by Claudia Bishop
Orange: Thyme of Death by Susan Wittig Albert
Red: Dial Emmy for Murder by Eileen Davidson
Green: Corpse Pose by Diana Killian
Blue: Murder of a Sweet Old Lady by Denise Swanson
Purple: How to Host a Killer Party by Penny Warner

[Valorie]

Sherrie wrote: "I'm in too!

Yellow: A Taste for Murder by Claudia Bishop
Orange: Thyme of Death by Susan Wittig Albert
Red: Dial Emmy for Murder by Eileen Davidson
Green: Corpse Pose by Diana Killian
Blue: ..."

I really enjoyed Corpse Pose. Hope you like it!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Melodie wrote: "The ending will stick with you for awhile as it's quite unexpected. ..."

Good to know. I thought the first book was just ok, so I was iffy about continuing the series. Sounds like I will be glad I did.

[Valorie]

2/6 Done

Yellow: Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich
Orange: Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath
Red: Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck
Green: Charmed to Death by Shirley Damsgaard 5/3 ****
Blue: Every Crooked Nanny by Kathy Hogan Trocheck
Purple: Murder 101 by Maggie Barbieri 5/4 ****

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Diane (deebotte) wrote: "Okay, I'm going to ask what may be a stupid question but what are the titles marked out for (I assume you have already read them but if so then it isn't really a challenge is it?) And regardless of..."

It begins in April (April to June) so I've chosen only books I've read in April ;)

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

YELLOW: Body Movers by Stephanie Bond

ORANGE: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris

RED: From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris

GREEN: 2 Bodies For The Price Of 1 by Stephanie Bond

BLUE: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning COMPLETED 06.10.2010

PURPLE: Murder Melts in Your Mouth by Nancy Martin COMPLETED 05.16.2010

[Melodie]

Sherrie wrote: "I'm in too!

Yellow: A Taste for Murder by Claudia Bishop
Orange: Thyme of Death by Susan Wittig Albert
Red: Dial Emmy for Murder by Eileen Davidson
Green: Corpse Pose by Diana Killian
Blue: ..."

CORPSE POSE is a good one! I like this series. Also liked HOW TO HOST A KILLER PARTY. It started out slow, but grew on me!

[Melodie]

Diane (deebotte) wrote: "Melodie wrote: "The ending will stick with you for awhile as it's quite unexpected. ..."

Good to know. I thought the first book was just ok, so I was iffy about continuing the series. Sounds lik..."

OOPS!!! I mixed up my books. The first one was the one I was talking about! The ending surprised me and I really liked the book. DEVIL MAY RIDE was just as good.

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

I guess that's up to you Kari. We'd never know the difference. Personally, I'd go by what I have, wether it matches goodreads or not. (To find my colored covers, I just visually checked my actual bookshelf, looking for covers the right color.) Whatever you feel comfortable with.

[Valorie]

Kari wrote: "Now I have a dumb question. I often read older versions of books and they do not always look the same as the covers on goodreads. I chose my list off my TBR list on good reads and when I pulling ..."

I don't think it matters that much, I say use the picture of the one with the purple on it.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Diane (deebotte) wrote: "Marisa wrote: "Well, I think I'm going to join this (including my April readings) and I will putting the colors as I find them (all at the end ;) ...

Marisa, my interest is peaked in the Rottweile..."

I've already read it and I've liked it a lot. It's a fast read, very entertaining, I've liked the main character and the writing, and I think if you like dogs you'll enjoy it more. And, besides, I picked it up at Smashword, so it's a very good purchase.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Marisa wrote: "I've already read it and I've liked it a lot. It's a fast read, very entertaining, I've liked the main character and the writing, and I think if you like dogs you'll enjoy it more. And, besides, I picked it up at Smashword, so it's a very good purchase...."

Thanks for the info. I love dogs and currently foster Papillons, so I think I will enjoy reading a book about rescue as long as it doesn't get too real with some of the sad parts.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Diane (deebotte) wrote: "Marisa wrote: "I've already read it and I've liked it a lot. It's a fast read, very entertaining, I've liked the main character and the writing, and I think if you like dogs you'll enjoy it more. A..."

No, no too sad, really, I think it's mainly encouraging (for me, the end has been touching ;) )

[Sherrie]

Had to put the Claudia BIshop to the side. I'm having a hard time getting into the story. It's kind of boring so far. Started on Thyme of Death and enjoying that one more.

[Leslie]

This sounds like fun. This is my first challenge also. I chose:

Yellow: Death of a Trophy Wife 5/12
Orange: Death Tidies Up 6/19
Red: Crossed Bones 6/7
Green: The Cold Room 6/26
Blue: Town in a Blueberry Jam 5/19
Purple: Truly, Madly 6/21





I will have to read Splintered Bones before I can read Crossed Bones and will have to read Judas Kiss before The Cold Room so I'll have to get to it. Considering I have until the end of June I'm not sweating it too much.

[Beverly]

Yellow: The Girl With the Dragon Tatoo
Orange: Hastur Lord (April 4/5)
Red: The Girl Who Played With Fire
Green: Til Dice Do us Part (April 3/5)
Blue: Dare to Die (Currently Reading)
Purple: The Emperor's Code (April 4/5)

[Valorie]

3/6 Done

Yellow: Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich
Orange: Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath
Red: Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck
Green: Charmed to Death by Shirley Damsgaard 5/3 ****
Blue: Every Crooked Nanny by Kathy Hogan Trocheck 5/16 ***
Purple: Murder 101 by Maggie Barbieri 5/4 ****

[Sherrie]

I'm not going to be able to finish this challenge. I'm having issues with my sister and her fiance's family right now and I'm not in the reading mood. I'll join the next challenge though since I will not be in San Diego for the wedding.

[Suzanne]

Ooooooh, this looks way cool! I'll have to go peruse my shelves to see what I can come up with. Reading through other's lists, I see several that have been in my TBR pile.

Yellow - Pushing Up Daisies 5/21/10
Orange - Rolling Thunder: A John Ceepak Mystery 5/25/10
Red - Glazed Murder: A Donut Shop Mystery 6/5/10
Green - Since You're Leaving Anyway, Take Out the Trash 6/27/10
Blue - Town in a Blueberry Jam 6/23/10
Purple - Truly, Madly 6/29/10

Yippee! I made it by the skin of my teeth!

[Valorie]

4/6 Done

Yellow: Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich 5/25 *****
Orange: Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath
Red: Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck
Green: Charmed to Death by Shirley Damsgaard 5/3 ****
Blue: Every Crooked Nanny by Kathy Hogan Trocheck 5/16 ***
Purple: Murder 101 by Maggie Barbieri 5/4 ****

[Heidi]

*** Done 06-25-10
Blue: Town in a Blueberry Jam -DONE
Purple:Truly, Madly-DONE
Red:The Main Corpse-DONE
Yellow:Whiskey on the Rocks: A Whiskey Mattimoe Mystery-DONE
Orange:The Mournful Teddy-DONE
Green: Cooking Up Murder- DONE

[Linda]

3/6 Done

Yellow: Fed Up by Susan Conant 5/15 ****
Orange: Whiskey Sour by J. A. Konrath
Red: Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck
Green: Charmed to Death By Shirley Damsgaard 5/19 ****
Blue: The Tale of Hill Top Farm by Susan Wittig Albert
Purple: Murder 101 by Maggie Barbieri 6/5 ****

[Courtney]

I actually completed the same challenge for another group. Here was my list...

Red:
Orange:
Yellow:
Green:
Blue:
Purple:

[Valorie]

6/6 Done Yay!

Yellow: Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich 5/25 *****
Orange: Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath 6/19 ****
Red: Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck 6/18 ****
Green: Charmed to Death by Shirley Damsgaard 5/3 ****
Blue: Every Crooked Nanny by Kathy Hogan Trocheck 5/16 ***
Purple: Murder 101 by Maggie Barbieri 5/4 ****

[Linda]

4/6 Done

Yellow: Fed Up by Susan Conant 5/15 ****
Orange: Whiskey Sour by J. A. Konrath 6/17 ****
Red: Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck
Green: Charmed to Death By Shirley Damsgaard 5/19 ****
Blue: The Tale of Hill Top Farm by Susan Wittig Albert
Purple: Murder 101 by Maggie Barbieri 6/5 ****

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Done!
6/6

Yellow: Kindred in Death by J. R. Robb - 5/17/10
Orange: Devil May Ride by Wendy Roberts - 5/29/10
Red: Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck - 4/24/10
Green: Charmed to Death by Shirley Damsgaard - 6/19/10
Blue: The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin - 5/4/10 **
Purple: Truly, Madly by Heather Webber - 5/15/10



(titles subject to change)

**my cover isn't in goodreads but is blue

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ, Cozy Mysteries Group Owner]

Congrats on finishing Valorie & Diane.
How's everyone else coming along with 10 days left to go?

[Suzanne]

I'm about halfway through Town in a Blueberry Jam and then have 2 more to finish! I'm still hopeful of making it. I've got the remaining 2 books in my hands (or actually in my nook).