December Theme Read

[Jan]

Also International Creativity Month, National Get Organized Month, Shape Up U.S. Month, Self-Help Group Awareness Month, Also Oatmeal Month, who knew?

[Sherrie]

I saw that too...I hope what I picked will be ok. Thinking of Valentine's and Mardi Gras colors for February but we'll see.

[Sherrie]

I think I will see about having a poll starting with February and list a couple of ideas and we all can vote. The 2 most voted is what the themes will be.

[Vicky]

Priscilla wrote: "I am reading .I hope this fits into the theme read. I am reading it and a few friends have won the lottery together! Its a nice holiday read anyway..."

These are true cozies and fun (what's not to like about people winning the lottery and usually losing it or using it to help lots of people)! I can't listen to MHC's other books on audio. Perhaps it's the reader but they put me to sleep and all sound the same.

[Priscilla]

Vicky Wrote: "These are true cozies and fun (what's not to like about people winning the lottery and usually losing it or using it to help lots of people)!"

I have just finished ready Dashing Through the Snow, and really enjoyed it! You are right reading about winning the lottery was lovely this time of year, a happy fun,cozy christmas read...;)

[Valorie]

Sherrie wrote: "I think I will see about having a poll starting with February and list a couple of ideas and we all can vote. The 2 most voted is what the themes will be."

Fantastic idea Sherrie!

[Jan]

Kari wrote: "I saw Oatmeal month too but I was not sure if there were hot cereal cozies. lol"

Well that would be about the only thing there isn't a cozy series about. I can see it now, a nosy old maid in Scotland who only stops knitting to solve murders and push hot, steamy oats on unsuspecting policemen.

[Jan]

Oh, I guess I will ask this here. Is it OK to double dip on the challenges. Like if one of my WINTER challenge books or character books fits, can I use it in a monthly challenge.

[Melodie]

Jan wrote: "Oh, I guess I will ask this here. Is it OK to double dip on the challenges. Like if one of my WINTER challenge books or character books fits, can I use it in a monthly challenge."

Yes! I've done it before!

[❂ Murder by Death]

And I'm counting heavily on my books doing double duty in the upcoming yearly challenges - especially the A-Z ones. Some are doing triple duty! :)

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Yes, I agree! I do the same... long challenges in front of us ;)

[Sherrie]

Finished and really liked it, looking forward to reading book 2. I started Murder 101 and liking it so far. A little behind on my challenges this month.

[Melodie]

Sherrie wrote: "Finished and really liked it, looking forward to reading book 2. I started Murder 101 and liking it so far. A little behind on my challenges this month."

The yoga series is a good one. I love the mother!

[KarenF]

Almost forgot to post! I finished both books. I really enjoyed Knit One, Kill Two looking forward to the second book of that series.

Relaxation: by Maggie Sefton Finished 12/21/10

Friendship: by Laura Childs Finished 12/13/10

[Kimmie]

Kimmie wrote: "Kimmie wrote: "For the relaxation read I am reading Death By Cashmere. Tried to get into this one before and I got kind of bored. I will see if it picks up.

For the friendship rea..."

Kimmie wrote: "Kimmie wrote: "For the relaxation read I am reading Death By Cashmere. Tried to get into this one before and I got kind of bored. I will see if it picks up.

For the friendship rea..."

I finished my friendship read
Christmas Cookie Murder a few days ago but I have been offline for the holiday. It was okay. I really like her writing style and characters however the villains were not very believable. I don't want to give away the plot so I will leave it at that.
-Kimmie

[❂ Murder by Death]

I won't be finishing my December theme read, as the book I ordered for the spa/relaxation read didn't come before DH closed up shop for the holidays. (We get all our mail at the business) He doesn't reopen until Jan. 4th, so I'll have to concede defeat. :P

[Caitlin]

Read

1. Knit One, Kill Two by Maggie Sefton for Relaxation
2. Notoriously Neat by Suzanne Price for Friendship

[Sherrie]

Finished my last book for this month's challenge.

[Valorie]

I'm finished, yay! Hope everyone has a safe and happy new year!

Theme Reads:
1. A Blush With Death by India Ink 12/31 ★★★★
2. Never Buried by Edie Claire 12/12 ★★★★

[Jan]

Whew!!! Done!

Relaxation -- Scent to her Grave by India Ink

Friendship -- Killer Heels by Sheryl J. Anderson

[Linda]

b>Featured Author & Theme Reads - December

FAC Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie

Theme Reads:
Relaxation: A Blush With Death by India Ink 12/26/10 ****

Friendship: Grime and Punishment by Jill Churchill 12-31-10 ****




I have finished the theme reads for this month and really enjoyed them both. I just did not get to the the featured author. Too much going on for Christmas.