Theme Read - November 2010

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Well, I've finished my November challenge with Pale as the Dead. I haven't liked it. I don't know, too sad or strange.

My challenge has been:

Family:
Thanksgiving:
Books:

[Sherrie]

Congrats Kari and Marisa! Still working on my last book for this challenge.

Almost time for December's already.

[Melodie]

I'm waiting to see if my Donald Bain book comes from PBS so I can finish the last of my November books! I've done the 2 categories already.

[Sherrie]

Does anyone have any ideas for December?

I was thinking Christmas/New Year's and since it's World Aids Awareness Day maybe a book with a red cover? There isn't much to go with December and I didn't want to do another food theme.

[Valorie]

Sherrie wrote: "Does anyone have any ideas for December?

I was thinking Christmas/New Year's and since it's World Aids Awareness Day maybe a book with a red cover? There isn't much to go with December and I did..."

Wright Brothers day is December 17th, maybe a travel theme? Alabama also entered the Union on December 14th so maybe a book set in Alabama? December 28th is Call a Friend day, so maybe a book recommended by a friend or loved one! Hope these ideas help!

[Melodie]

Sherrie wrote: "Does anyone have any ideas for December?

I was thinking Christmas/New Year's and since it's World Aids Awareness Day maybe a book with a red cover? There isn't much to go with December and I did..."

There's also Pearl Harbor Day, so you could do something to do with WWII. Max Allan Collins has a great one !

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

I like the idea about toys and stress free, and "Call a Friend Day", perhaps not only recommended but books where friendship is important (I don't know, his/her friend are in trouble, something like that).

[❂ Murder by Death]

Or perhaps where the sleuth investigates with her best friend?

[Valorie]

Kari wrote: "It is also safe toy month and stress free holiday month. Maybe mysteries about dolls or toys or mysteries about spas and baths and relaxing.

Deb Baker has a Doll Series, John Lamb has a Teddy B..."

Those are great ideas Kari!

[❂ Murder by Death]

2/2 done

Thanksgiving theme: Death of a Turkey by Kate Grilley Borden

Book theme: The Lies That Bind by Kate Carlisle

[Priscilla]

I finished reading I enjoyed it, good mystery and love the talk of food. We dont have thanksgiving in the uk so it was lovely to read about family celebrating and food!

[Jan]

Well I am almost finishe with Homicide in Hardcover but I totally zoned the Thanksgiving book. Just put The Diva Runs Out of Thyme on hold but I probably will have to read it in December. Oh, well, it sounds really good so I will be a bit behind!

[Sherrie]

Still trying to finish Bookmarked For Death. Hopefully I can finish Thursday after some turkey and ham.

[Melodie]

Sherrie wrote: "Still trying to finish Bookmarked For Death. Hopefully I can finish Thursday after some turkey and ham."

I've decided the Booktown mysteries just aren't for me!

[Sherrie]

Melodie wrote: "Sherrie wrote: "Still trying to finish Bookmarked For Death. Hopefully I can finish Thursday after some turkey and ham."

I've decided the Booktown mysteries just aren't for me!"

I really liked the first one but I can't make it through the second as quickly.

[Melodie]

Just marked my challenges done. Didn't get a book read by the author of the month. I've been the only one waiting for a copy of the book I wanted on PBS for 2 weeks now. It was turning up on there like crazy early in the month and as soon as I come to the top of the list the supply ran dry!

[Jan]

I finished Homicide in Hardcover and really enjoyed it. Had not heard of it before I saw it in the challenge. Thanks!

[Susan]

I finished If Books could Kill by Kate Carlisle and A Fatal Feast by Donald Bain for the challenge. Enjoyed both of them.

[Sherrie]

Finished my second book for this challenge.

Bookmarked For Death
Murder, She Wrote: A Fatal Feast

[Linda]

Theme Reads - November
Thanksgiving: Up Jumps the Devil by Margaret Maron 11/29/10 ***
Thanksgiving: The Diva Runs Out of Thyme 11/22/10 ****

Books: Murder is Binding 11/15/10 ****



I did not read the featured Author so I read another Thanksgiving book. I am ready to start the next challenge

[Daphne]

Completed

November 2010 - Theme Reads

Bookmarked For Death - Books
- Completed 11/5/10 ***

Turkey Day Murder - Thanksgiving
- Completed 11/29/10

[Jan]

OK, I finally got my copy of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme and it IS Dec. But I am going to read it. I should still have time for the december books too.

[Melodie]

Jan wrote: "OK, I finally got my copy of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme and it IS Dec. But I am going to read it. I should still have time for the december books too."

Hope you enjoy it, Jan! What's a couple of days difference anyway? :-)

[Trine]

Finished reading by Miranda James yesterday. :-)

[Valorie]

I finished both the theme reads just in time! I really enjoyed both books! Looking forward to the December reads!

1. Book Theme: Murder is Binding 11/23 ****
2. Thanksgiving Theme: The Diva Runs Out of Thyme 11/30 ****

[Jan]

OK, late but finished. and