August 2011 Mini-Challenge

[Linda]

1. Smile Week: Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich
2. Beer WeeK; The Merlot Murder by Ellen Crosby
3. Mustard Week: The Cat Who Brought Down the House by Lilian Jackson Braun
4. sister's Day: By Wendy Watson
5. Just Because Day: Bloodroot by Susan Witiig Albert
the book cover came up Yeah!

Below is what happens when i try the add book feature. Hubby and i have spent many hours trying to add books. Any suggestions welcome.

[Andrea]

August 2011
Completed!

Mini Challenges:

National Smile Week: An Uninvited Ghost by E.J. Copperman (8/22/2011)

Mustard Day: A Slaying In Savannah by Jessica Fletcher (8/19/2011)

Sister's Day: Finger Lickin' Dead by Riley Adams (8/6/2011)

Just Because Day: Cries and Whiskers: A Theda Krakow Mystery by Clea Simon (8/11/2011)

I'll pass on the International Beer Day. Too many other books to read right now!

[Valorie]

Congrats Andrea!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Done

Aug 1st-7th - National Smile Week : Death on Tour by Janice Hamrick (08/13/2011 - ★★★★★)

August 5th - International Beer Day: The Viognier Vendetta by Ellen Crosby (08/16/2011 - ★★★★)

August 6th - Mustard Day: Funeral Food by Kathleen Taylor (08/15/2011 - ★★★)

August 7th - Sister's Day: Sentenced to Death by Lorna Barrett (08/28/2011 - ★★★)

August 27th - Just Because Day: Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris (08/21/2011 - ★★★★)

[Nairabell]

I don't think I'll make it this month - stupid sinus problems meant I barely read for three weeks :(

[April]

I'm not gonna make it this month either :( I move on Wednesday so I've been packing a lot the past two weeks. But I did read 5 books this month, lol...but I kept getting sidetracked with suspense novels and didn't get the challenge finished. Maybe next month lol....

[Andrea]

Valorie wrote: "Congrats Andrea!"

Thanks! Wish I had time to read the International Beer Day challenge, but sometimes you just have to admit you don't have enough time. :( Maybe I shall read one next month. :)

[Valorie]

Marisa wrote: "Done

Aug 1st-7th - National Smile Week : Death on Tour by Janice Hamrick (08/13/2011 - ★★★★★)

August 5th - International Beer Day: [book:The Viognier Vendetta|743..."

Congrats Marisa!

[Valorie]

Nairabell wrote: "I don't think I'll make it this month - stupid sinus problems meant I barely read for three weeks :("

Hope you feel better soon!

[Valorie]

April wrote: "I'm not gonna make it this month either :( I move on Wednesday so I've been packing a lot the past two weeks. But I did read 5 books this month, lol...but I kept getting sidetracked with suspense n..."

That's ok, better luck next time. I know how some things can hinder reading time! I hope the move goes ok for you. I'm back for Fall Semester at school so I won't have as much time to read anymore.

[Valorie]

Andrea wrote: "Valorie wrote: "Congrats Andrea!"

Thanks! Wish I had time to read the International Beer Day challenge, but sometimes you just have to admit you don't have enough time. :( Maybe I shall read one ..."

I know exactly whatcha mean!

[Valorie]

5/5 Done Yay!

1. Smile Week: Bingo Barge Murder by Jessie Chandler 8/4 ★★★★
2. Beer Day: Murder by the Glass by Michele Scott 8/30 ★★
3. Mustard Day: Night of the Living Deed by E.J. Copperman 8/23 ★★★★★
4. Sister's Day: Death on Tour by Janice Hamrick 8/2 ★★★★★
5. Just Because: Ghost a la Mode by Sue Ann Jaffarian 8/21 ★★★★

[Nell]

Smile Week: Wicked Autumn: A Max Tudor Novel by G M Malliet
Beer Day: Sweet Tea at Sunrise by Sherryl Woods
Mustard Day: The Perfect Paragon by M C Beaton
Sister's Day: Home in Carolina by Sherryl Woods
Just Because: Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie

[Valorie]

Congrats Nell!

[Linda]

Way to go Val.

[Valorie]

Linda wrote: "Way to go Val."

Thanks mom!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Nell an Valorie!

[Linda]

Congrats to all who have already finished. I finished mine last night, just under the wire. Below is my completed challenge.


Smile Week - Alibi in High Heels
Beer Day - The Fortieth Birthday Body
Mustard Day - You May Now Kill the Bride
Sister's Day - Major Vices
Just Because...it didn't come in time for July's challenge - Carbs & Cadavers

[Margaret]

Done:

National Smile Week - Aug 1st-7th
Deeply Desperately Heather Webber 8/2/11

International Beer Day - August 5th
The Chardonnay Charade Ellen Crosby

Mustard Day - August 6th
Dead Men Don’t Get the Munchies Miranda Bliss

Sister's Day - August 7th
Chapter & Hearse Lorna Barrett

Just Because Day - August 27th
Death at White Chapel Robyn Paige

[Sue]

I did actually finish!

National Smile Week - Quick Study - 8/2/11

International Beer Day - The Riesling Retribution - 8/11

Mustard Day - 8/28/11


Sister's Day - Everywhere That Mary Went - 8/28


Just Because Day - Ghost at Work - 8/9/11

[Valorie]

Marisa wrote: "Congrats, Nell an Valorie!"

Thanks!

[Valorie]

Congrats Linda, Q_Margaret, and Sue T!

[Valorie]

If anyone else is interested in hosting a monthly challenge please feel free! You can lower the number of books or use a different theme than the holidays if anyone is interested!

[Linda]

I want to thank all the people who read a Ellen Crosby book for their Beer Day. I decided to read her book "Merlot Murder" and loved it.
I have found a new cozy series. I love her subject,her characters and the writing. she obviously has done her homework about wine making very entertaining and informative.

[Valorie]

Linda wrote: "I want to thank all the people who read a Ellen Crosby book for their Beer Day. I decided to read her book "Merlot Murder" and loved it.
I have found a new cozy series. I love her subject,her cha..."

I really enjoy that series also, I think I read Merlot Murder back in August.