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message 51: by Naomi (last edited Dec 01, 2012 01:26AM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments 2012 Books Read - October


Bevill, C.L.
Veiled Eyes

Lavid, Linda A.
Teddy Bear: A Short Story

Mittlemark, Howard & Sandra Newman
How Not to Write a Novel: 200 Classic Mistakes and How to Avoid Them--A Misstep-by-Misstep Guide


message 52: by Naomi (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments 2012 Books Read - November


Childs, Laura
Stake & Eggs

Evanovich, Janet
Notorious Nineteen

Galenorn, Yasmine
Shadow Rising


message 53: by Naomi (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments 2012 Books Read - December


Campbell, Joan; Jennifer Fromke, Sheryl Holmes, Deanna Klingel
The Christmas Tree Treasure Hunt

Hill, Nancy
Twelve Days of Fruitcake

O'Dell, Scott
Island of the Blue Dolphins

Thomson, Rachel Starr
Worlds Unseen

Wagler, Ira
Growing Up Amish: A Memoir

Not many books this month, but I still surpassed my yearly challenge, so I'm happy with it. On to next year!


message 54: by Naomi (last edited Jan 14, 2013 02:40AM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Mini-challenge - January 2013 5/5 DONE


As always, these are based around odd or wacky holidays. Honest, I am not making them up! Read as many or as few categories as you want. Your choice to fill them with all cozies or any book.

Jan 2 - Flagpole - Drop Dead on Recall by Sheila Webster Boneham

Jan 6 - Cuddle Up Day - Etched in Silver by Yasmine Galenorn

Jan 10 - Peculiar People Day - God on a Harley by Joan Brady

Jan 16 - N - True Believer by Nicholas Sparks

2nd Week of Jan is Letter Writing Week - Black Point by Jerome T. Burke

BONUS: Actually write someone a letter! Must be hand written. Email and text don't count. In a pinch, a typed letter counts as long as it's still sent via snail mail with a stamp. Let's all brighten up someone's mailbox. :)


message 56: by Naomi (last edited Feb 21, 2013 03:21AM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Mini-challenge February 2013 5/5 + Bonus DONE


3rd Week of Feb Flirting Week - Every Trick in the Book by Lucy Arlington

Feb 2 - Candlemas - Christmas is Murder by C.S. Challinor

Feb 3 - Music - The Ragtime Kid by Larry Karp

Feb 13 - Penname - Bookmarked For Death by Lorna Barrett and One Hot Murder by Lorraine Bartlett (Bonus)

Feb 27 - No Brainer Day - Opal Fire by Barbra Annino


message 58: by Naomi (last edited Apr 16, 2013 04:12AM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Mini-challenge March 2013 1/5


2nd Week of March is Crochet Week - Read a book with a crafty theme to it. Bonus if it has anyone crocheting or knitting in it, or has yarn on the cover.

Mar 2 - Old Stuff Day - Read your oldest book off your TBR (to be read) shelf. I'll be generous, choose between the two oldest books on your TBR list.

Mar 8 - Be Nasty Day - Read a book with a good villian in it.

Mar 10 - Middle Name Pride Day - Primitive Secrets: A Storm Kayama Mystery by Deborah Turrell Atkinson

Mar 20 - Extraterrestrial Abductions Day - Read a book that starts with the letter "E", or alternately, you can read any book with an alien in it (or they think something might be alien like spotting a UFO.)


message 61: by Naomi (last edited May 28, 2013 12:50PM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Mini-challenge May 2013 5/5 DONE


May 1 - Three Word Title - A Modern Witch by Debora Geary

May 1 - Mother - Deadly Night by Aiden James

May 6 - No Diet Day - A Touch of Ice by L.J. Charles

May 18 - No Dirty Dishes Day - brownies and broomsticks by Cates, Bailey

May 30 - Water a Flower Day - The Widow of Larkspur Inn by Lawana Blackwell


message 63: by Naomi (last edited Jun 17, 2013 10:15PM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Mini-challenge June 2013 5/5 DONE



Go Fishing Day- Dead Angler by Victoria Houston

Sewing Machine Day - Spells & Stitches by Barbara Bretton

International Panic Day - Bubba and the Dead Woman by C.L. Bevill

Finally Summer Day- Pies and Prejudice by Ellery Adams

Paul Bunyan Day - A Hopeless Case by K.K. Beck


message 65: by Naomi (last edited Jul 24, 2013 03:55PM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Mini-challenge July 2013 5/5 - DONE


July is National Anti-Boredom Month - Tarnished and Torn by Juliet Blackwell

Sidewalk Egg Frying Day - Peach Pies and Alibis by Ellery Adams

Cheer up the Lonely Day - At Home on Ladybug Farm by Donna Ball

Ugly Truck Day (it's a "guy" thing) - Sweet Tea Revenge by Laura Childs

Aunt and Uncle Day, and Father-in-Law Day - The Christie Curse by Victoria Abbott


message 67: by Naomi (last edited Aug 21, 2013 02:57AM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Mini-challenge August 2013 5/5 DONE with BONUS!


August is Admit You're Happy Month - Night Vision by Yasmine Galenorn + BONUS

August is Back to School Month - File M for Murder by Miranda James

Aug 4 is U.S. Coast Guard Day and Aug 7 National Lighthouse Day - Ghost Shadow by Heather Graham

National Thriftshop Day - Shadow Fires by Dean Koontz

Aug 28 - Race Your Mouse Day - Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti by Bailey Cates


message 69: by Naomi (last edited Sep 17, 2013 03:03PM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments September 2013 Mini-challenge 5/5 DONE


Self Improvement Month - Murder on the House by Juliet Blackwell

Read a Book Day - Night Passage by Carol Davis Luce

Blame Someone Else Day - Black Magic Woman by Justin Gustainis

International Talk Like A Pirate Day - Death in a Deck Chair by K.K. Beck

Ask a Stupid Question Day - Nearly Departed in Deadwood by Ann Charles


message 70: by Naomi (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Clue Challenge


One of the most famous detective board games is Clue/Cluedo made by Parker Brothers. This challenge will be based around the characters, weapons and rooms from the original game.

Clue Characters:
Read a book where someone on the cover is wearing the same color clothes as the clue character. (ie a red dress, a green suit, etc. Outfit on cover does not have to be specifically a dress or suit, as long as the person on the cover is predominately dressed in the color.)

Miss Scarlet (a red piece)
Colonel Mustard (a yellow piece)
Mrs. White (a white piece)
Mr. Green (a green piece)
Mrs. Peacock (a blue piece)
Professor Plum (a purple piece)

Weapons:
Read a book where either one of the following weapons is pictured on the cover, specifically named in the title, or was used to murder someone in the book.

Dagger/Knife
Candlestick
Revolver (any revolver or pistol)
Rope
Lead Pipe
Wrench/Spanner

Rooms:
Read a book with one the following rooms pictured on the cover, specifically named in the title, or featured prominately in the plot. The room doesn't have to be the main place the story takes place but if the characters just walk through the room once it isn't enough to count. If an entire scene takes place in the room, then it's enough to qualify. Choose 5 of the 10. (Some will be harder, so you don't have to find them all unless you want to.)

Kitchen
Ballroom
Conservatory
Dining Room
Billard Room
Library
Study
Hall
Lounge
Cellar/Stairs (where the envelope with the solution was kept)

BONUS #1: Read a book based on the actual game Clue. Example: Clue series by A.E. Parker

BONUS #2: Play the board game with family and/or friends.

BONUS #3: Watch the movie CLUE starring Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan, Lesley Ann Warren, Michael McKean, Christopher Lloyd, Madeline Kahn, and Martin Mull.


message 71: by Leslie (new)

Leslie Naomi - good luck with the Clue Challenge! I finished mine recently & it was fun :) Some of the weapons are challenging to find but I sure had a good time reading books looking for them.


message 72: by Naomi (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Thanks, it'll take me awhile :)


message 74: by Naomi (last edited Oct 14, 2013 06:56PM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments October 2013 Mini-challenge 5/5 + Bonus DONE


October is Clergy Appreciation Month - Ghost at Work by Carolyn Hart

October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Love Letters from Ladybug Farm by Donna Ball

Oct 17 is Wear Something Gaudy Day - Girl's Guide to Witchcraft by Mindy Klasky + Bonus

Oct 30 is Mischief Night - Gluten for Punishment by Nancy J. Parra

Oct 31 - is both Frankenstein Friday (last Friday in October - The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman


message 76: by Naomi (last edited Nov 23, 2013 02:24AM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Mini-challenge November 2013 5/5 DONE


I'm in the middle of NaNo but will try to finish this challenge, too!

November is National Novel Writing Month - Poisoned Prose by Ellery Adams

Nov 2 is Book Lovers Day - Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett

Nov 11 is Veteran's Day - Tripwire by Lee Child

Nov 15 is America Recycles Day - The Night Awakens: A Mystery Writers of America Anthology by Mystery Writers of America

Nov 21 is False Confession Day - The Confession by Charles Todd


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message 80: by Naomi (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Character Names 2013 - DONE


Read one book with characters whose first or last names that begin with the letters of the alphabet

A - Amelia Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
B - Belinda Lost Paradise: From Mutiny on the Bounty to a Modern-Day Legacy of Sexual Mayhem, the Dark Secrets of Pitcairn Island Revealed by Kathy Marks
C - Christine God on a Harley by Joan Brady
D - Delilah Etched in Silver by Yasmine Galenorn
E - Edith Anatomy of a Haunting: The Nightmare on Baxter Road by Lee Strong
F - Fletcher Pitcairn Island: Life and Death in Eden by Trevor Lummis
G - Mr. Gray The Widow of Larkspur Inn by Lawana Blackwell
H - Hamasaki Primitive Secrets: A Storm Kayama Mystery by Deborah Turrell Atkinson
I - Irma Serpent in Paradise by Dea Birkett
J - Jeremy Black Point by Jerome Burke
K - King A Nose for Justice: A Novel by Rita Mae Brown
L - Lexie True Believer by Nicholas Sparks
M - Makayla Every Trick in the Book by Lucy Arlington
N - Nick One Hot Murder by Lorraine Bartlett
O - Olivia Written in Stone by Ellery Adams
P - Pete The Turtle Boy by Kealan Patrick Burke
Q - Quintal Mrs. Christian: "Bounty" Mutineer: Fletcher Stole the Ship; She Mutinied and Gave Women the Vote by Glynn Christian
R - Rex Christmas is Murder by C.S. Challinor
S - Stacy Opal Fire by Barbra Annino
T - Tom Drop Dead on Recall by Sheila Webster Boneham
U - Brian Underwood The Christie Curse by Victoria Abbott
V - Vanzir Haunted Moon by Yasmine Galenorn
W - Wayne Dead Angler by Victoria Houston
X - Xandra Harvest Moon by C.L. Bevill
Y - Ysandra Night Vision by Yasmine Galenorn
Z - Zoe Bookmarked For Death by Lorna Barrett


message 81: by Naomi (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Around the USA 2013 - DONE


Read one book based in each of the 50 states plus the District of Columbia

Alabama - A Potion to Die For by Heather Blake
Alaska - A Fatal Thaw by Dana Stabenow
Arizona - The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman
Arkansas - Shakespeare's Champion by Charlaine Harris
California - A Modern Witch by Debora Geary
Colorado - Harvest Moon by C.L. Bevill
Connecticut - Tulle Death Do Us Part by Annette Blair
Delaware - Hooked Up by Joyce Lavene
District of Columbia - Pop Goes the Weasel by James Patterson
Florida - Ghost Shadow by Heather Graham
Georgia - brownies and broomsticks by Cates, Bailey
Hawai'i - Primitive Secrets: A Storm Kayama Mystery by Deborah Turrell Atkinson
Idaho - The Sacred Sisterhood Of Wonderful Wacky Women by Suzy Toronto
Illinois - Opal Fire by Barbra Annino
Indiana - Drop Dead on Recall by Sheila Webster Boneham
Iowa - Anatomy of a Haunting: The Nightmare on Baxter Road by Lee Strong
Kansas - Gluten for Punishment by Nancy J. Parra
Kentucky - Kinsey and Me: Stories by Sue Grafton
Louisiana - Photo Finished by Photo Finished
Maine - Firefly Beach by Meira Pentermann
Maryland - In for a Penny by Maggie Toussaint
Massachusetts - One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly
Michigan - Cut and Dry by Jo Dereske
Minnesota - Red Velvet Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
Mississippi - File M for Murder by Miranda James
Missouri - The Ragtime Kid by Larry Karp
Montana - The Edge Of The Crazies by Jamie Harrison
Nebraska - Heartland: A Novel by David Wiltse
Nevada - A Nose for Justice: A Novel by Rita Mae Brown
New Hampshire - Bookmarked For Death by Lorna Barrett
New Jersey - God on a Harley by Joan Brady
New Mexico - Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can't Believe My Cat Did That!: 101 Stories about the Crazy Antics of Our Feline Friends by Jack Canfield
New York - One Hot Murder by Lorraine Bartlett
North Carolina - True Believer by Nicholas Sparks
North Dakota - Home Front by Joel Rosenberg
Ohio - The Turtle Boy by Kealan Patrick Burke
Oklahoma - Ghost at Work by Carolyn Hart
Oregon - A Haunting in Oregon by Michael Richan
Pennsylvania - Dead Letters: A Museum Mystery Short Story by Sheila Connolly
Rhode Island - Black Magic Woman by Justin Gustainis
South Carolina - A Touch of Ice by L.J. Charles
South Dakota - Nearly Departed in Deadwood by Ann Charles
Tennessee - Deadly Night by Aiden James
Texas - Bubba and the Dead Woman by C.L. Bevill
Utah - On Deadly Ground: A J.D. Books Mystery by Michael Norman
Vermont - Spun By Sorcery by Barbara Bretton
Virginia - A Year on Ladybug Farm by Donna Ball
Washington - Etched in Silver by Yasmine Galenorn
West Virginia - Moon Signs by Helen Haught Fanick
Wisconsin - Black Point by Jerome Burke
Wyoming - The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson


message 84: by Naomi (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Cozy Themes 2013 - DONE


Read one book in each theme.

#1 British - The Corpse of St James's by Jeanne M. Dams

#2 Historical/Period - Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters

#3 Animals - File M for Murder by Miranda James

#4 Culinary/Cooking - The Whole Enchilada by Diane Mott Davidson

#5 Paranormal - Nearly Departed in Deadwood by Ann Charles

#6 Vacation Mysteries/Exotic Locations - Buried in a Bog by Sheila Connolly

#7 Holidays - Christmas is Murder by C.S. Challinor

#8 Hobbies - Dead Angler by Victoria Houston

#9 Professions/Careers/Jobs/Occupations - Murder on the House by Juliet Blackwell

#10 Senior Sleuths - Murder at The Castle by Jeanne M. Dams


message 86: by Naomi (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Sherlock Holmes Challenge - DONE


You have 6 months to finish this challenge from when you start. (2/6/12 - 4/6/12)

1. Sherlock Holmes – The Big Four

2. Dr. John H. Watson – Cinnamon Roll Murder

3. 221 B Baker Street – The Baker Street Letters

4. London – The Alehouse Murders

5. Books - A Study in Scarlet

6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – Entangled

7. Smoking – Double-Booked for Death

8. Drugs – Christmas Cookie Murder

9. Deductive Reasoning – Dutch Me Deadly

10. Disguise – Keepsake Crimes Mardi Gras!

11. Forensic Science – Body of Evidence

12. Deerstalker hat & cape – It Takes a Witch

13. Dr. Moriarty – Laced with Magic


message 87: by Leslie (new)

Leslie Wow!! Congrats on completing so many challenges! :)


message 88: by Naomi (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Thanks, they've really introduced me to so many authors and series that I wasn't aware of before :)


message 90: by Naomi (last edited Jan 09, 2014 09:02PM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Mini-Challenge January 2014 5/5 DONE


Jan 1 - Happy New Year! The Sheep Walker's Daughter by Sydney Avey

Jan 6 - Cuddle Up Day - Shadows of Death by Jeanne M. Dams

Jan 11 - Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friend's Day - Bonnie of Evidence by Maddy Hunter

Jan 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day - Living with Your Kids Is Murder by Mike Befeler

Jan 23 - Measure Your Feet Day - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs


message 92: by Naomi (last edited Feb 17, 2014 12:39PM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Mini-Challenge February 2014 6/6 + Bonus DONE


Read books with covers (or spines) with a main color matching one of the colors of the Olympic Rings, plus the flag background, or the color is a word in the title, or perhaps even an author's last name:

BLUE - Chapter and Hearse by Lorna Barrett

YELLOW - Tears of the Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith

BLACK - The Hides by Kealan Patrick Burke

GREEN - Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling

RED - Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin

WHITE - Diary of the White Witch: A Witches of East End Prequel by Melissa de la Cruz

Bonus: The Romanov Prophecy by Steve Berry


message 94: by Naomi (last edited Mar 04, 2014 11:30PM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Mini-challenge March 2014 5/5 DONE


Mar 2 - Old Stuff Day Read - The Vanishing Thief by Kate Parker.

Mar 10 - Middle Name Pride Day - The Money Bird by Sheila Webster Boneham

Mar 12 - Plant a Flower Day - The Good the Bad and the Witchy by Heather Blake

Mar 15 - Everything You Think is Wrong Day - The Chocolate Cat Caper by JoAnna Carl

Mar 29 - National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day - Blackberry Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke


message 95: by Naomi (last edited Apr 01, 2014 11:31PM) (new)


message 96: by Leslie (new)

Leslie Wow Naomi, you are reading up a storm!


message 97: by Naomi (last edited Apr 01, 2014 11:22PM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Yes, I've been busy!


message 98: by Naomi (last edited Apr 09, 2014 05:47AM) (new)

Naomi (tribalcat) | 307 comments Mini-challenge April 2014 5/5 DONE


National Librarian Day - Death of a Winter Shaker by Deborah Woodworth

International Tom Hanks Day - The Green Mile by Stephen King

International Moment of Laughter Day - Dying to Decorate by Cyndy Salzmann

Pet Owners Independence Day - Out of Circulation by Miranda James

Hug an Australian Day - Tiger Mine by Angela Castle


message 100: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27490 comments Mod
Wow, that's an impressive list! What did you think of Hawke's Harbor? My sister and I both read that several years back.


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