October Mini Challenge

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

This is my list (at this moment, it can change, reorder...)

4/5

1.- Diabetes Awareness: A Sheetcake Named Desire
2.- Computer Learning: Thread Reckoning by Amanda Lee (10/02/2011 - ★★★★)
3.- Frugal Fun Day: Murder in the Queen's Armes by Aaron Elkins (10/04/2011 - ★★★★)
4.- Wedding: A Wedding to Die For by Leann Sweeney (10/10/2011 - ★★★★)
5.- Halloween: Ghastly Glassby Joyce Lavene (10/23/2011 - ★★★)

[Nell]

Computer Learning: Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen
Frugal Fun Day*: Dead and Berried by Karen MacInerney
Wedding Day: Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn
Halloween: Night of the Living Deed by E.J. Copperman
(*all of these fit the frugal fun category)

[Jane Reads]

2/5 3/5 4/5

Updated 10/6 Updated 10/9 Updated 10/23

Diabetes Awareness: Crunch Time - Diane Mott Davidson -- finished 10/23
Computer Learning: Clever John- Elizabeth Hoyt -- finished 10/5
Frugal Fun Day: HurricaneParty -Steve Brown -- finished 10/4
Wedding: For Better, For Murder - Lisa Bork --finished 10/8
Halloween: Scared Stiff - Annelise Ryan

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

DONE!

1.- Diabetes Awareness: Killer Sweet Tooth by Gayle Trent (10/25/2011 - ★★★★)
2.- Computer Learning: Thread Reckoning by Amanda Lee (10/02/2011 - ★★★★)
3.- Frugal Fun Day: Murder in the Queen's Armes by Aaron Elkins (10/04/2011 - ★★★★)
4.- Wedding: A Wedding to Die For by Leann Sweeney (10/10/2011 - ★★★★)
5.- Halloween: Ghastly Glassby Joyce Lavene (10/23/2011 - ★★★)

[Valorie]

Congrats Marisa!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Thnaks, Valorie

[TE]

Diabetes Awareness: Fatally Frosted
Computer Learning: Bad Moon On The Rise - Kindle edition
Frugal Fun: Nordic Nights (frugal because it's a free Kindle book)
Wedding: Night of the Living Dandelion (characters announce engagement; placeholder in case I can't get through another one by the end of the challenge)
Halloween: Bedeviled Eggs I started this challenge too late.

I won't be able to finish the last October book today (10/31), but I'm looking forward to reading all the Autumn Challenge books. These challenges are a fun way to choose books from my TBR shelf and wish list.

[Linda]

October 2011 Mini Challenge
6/6 Done

1. Diabetes Awareness:Peppermint Twisted by Sammi Carter 10/17/11 ***
2. Computer Learning: Murder at Longbourn by Tracy Kiely 10/8/11 ****
3. Frugal Fun Day: Take the Monkeys and Run by Karen Cantwell 10/11/11 *****
4. Kate's Wedding Day:Better Off Wed by Laura Durham 10/18/11 ****
5. Halloween or Black Cover:Sympathy for the Devil by Jerilyn Farmer 10/15/11 ****

Featured Author: Leann Sweeney The Cat, the Quilt and the Corpse 10/23/11 ****



Yahoo I finished the monthly challenge. It was fun. Getting ready for the next one.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Linda!

[Linda]

Thank You Marisa. These are always fun to do. And I look forward to the next one.

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Yes, I agree, and I'm looking forward too ;)

[Valorie]

Yay mom!

[Sue]

Congrats Marisa and Linda!

[Jennifer]

Diabetes-- Murder Takes the Cake which I'm about to start.
Computer-- Envy . Done.
Frugal: Milestones: A Play In Three Acts which I'll finish today.
Wedding: Splendor which has both a wedding and a near miss in it...
Halloween: All the Flowers Are Dying (black cover)

[Jane Reads]

5/5

DONE!

Diabetes Awareness: Crunch Time - Diane Mott Davidson -- finished 10/23
Computer Learning: Clever John- Elizabeth Hoyt -- finished 10/5
Frugal Fun Day: HurricaneParty -Steve Brown -- finished 10/4
Wedding: For Better, For Murder - Lisa Bork --finished 10/8
Halloween: Scared Stiff - Annelise Ryan -- finished 10/27



Now, to finish Pick Your Poison

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Jane!

[Jennifer]

Jennifer wrote: "Diabetes-- Murder Takes the Cake which I'm about to start.
Computer-- Envy . Done.
Frugal: [bookcov..."

Done! And in case anyone was wondering, [book:Murder Takes the Cake|5501200] was excellent! Off to buy the next!

[Valorie]

Well done, Jane & Jennifer! Congrats!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Jennifer!

[Linda]

Congrats to all who have finished the October challenge!!

I finished mine up over the weekend as well.

Diabetes Awareness: A Touch of the Grape 10/9/11
Frugal Fun Day: Murder is a Girl's Best Friend 10/4/11
Wedding Day: Just Murdered 10/14/11
Halloween: Halloween Murder 10/28/11

[Sherrie]

Only read 3 of these this month.

3/5 Done


Diabetes Awareness - A Catered Halloween 10/7
Frugal Fun Day - Trick or Treachery 10/9/11
Halloween - Wicked Witch Murder 10/16/11



Let's see what is ahead for November. Can't wait!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats Linda, Sherrie and Kari!

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

October is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Read a book with a sweet title, a character bakes, any character that has diabetes, etc.

The Chick and the Dead by Casey Daniels (Baking scene)


October is also Computer Learning Month. Read an ebook of any length.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (I am actually reading this on my "100 Classic Books" for Nintendo DS. Should have it finished tonight.)


October 1 is International Frugal Fun Day. Readers choice, but it must a book you already own, nothing new.

The Cat, the Quilt and the Corpse by Leann Sweeney (So glad I had the first two books of this series already in the TBR pile)


October 7th - Briansgirl/Kate's Wedding Day!! Read a book with a wedding (or bride/groom) in the title, on the cover, or a wedding takes place in the book.

Gone with the Witch by Annette Blair (Opens with a wedding)


October 30th is Mischief Night and October 31st is Halloween. Read a book with a Halloween theme, or a black or orange cover.

Never Been Witched by Annette Blair (Ends with a Samhain celebration)

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Carol!

[Nell]

Diabetes Awareness: Murder Most Maine by Karen MacInerney and The Diva Haunts the House by Krista Davis
Computer Learning: Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen
Frugal Fun Day*: Dead and Berried by Karen MacInerney
Wedding Day: Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn
Halloween: Night of the Living Deed by E.J. Copperman and The Diva Haunts the House by Krista Davis

(*all of these fit the frugal fun category)

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Nell!

[Kimmie]

Done!!!!

Diabetes Awareness:
Computer Learning: (on Kindle via Overdrive Library Lending)
Frugal Fun Day: (on loan from a co-worker)
Wedding: (from the Bride's shelf)
Halloween: and (Neither were cozies)

Lots of great books this month.
Kimmie

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Kimmie!

[Melodie]

October is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Read a book with a sweet title, a character bakes, any character that has diabetes, etc. Death by the Dozen by Jenn McKinlay DONE 10/17/11

October 1 is International Frugal Fun Day. Readers choice, but it must be a book you already own. No buying anything new for this as it's a "frugal" fun day! Memory in Death by J.D. Robb DONE 10/24/11

October 7th - Briansgirl/Kate's Wedding Day!! Button Holed by Kylie Logan (the bride, who's looking for buttons for her gown, gets offed!)DONE 10/10/11

October 30th is Mischief Night and October 31st is Halloween. Read a book with a halloween theme, or a black or orange cover. Death in a Difficult Position by Diana KillianDONE 10/3/11

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[Valorie]

Congrats to all the finishers this month!

[Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator]

Congrats, Melodie!