What is the Cruisin thru the Cozies Reading Challenge?

[Yvonne]

Welcome to the second annual Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge! My interest in the cozies hasn't diminished in the past year. If anything, it has increased. LOL So, this is one reading challenge I plan to continue hosting.

I love cozy mysteries and I want to read more of them this year. To find out exactly what a cozy mystery is, check out Cozy-Mystery.com. This site is dedicated to cozy mysteries and does a great job of defining them as well as giving a list of cozy mysteries. This challenge is NOT restricted to what is on their list, it's just to be used as a guideline in case you need some hints on what to read.

So, here are the rules...

1. Choose the level you wish to participate:

Level 1 - Snoop - Read at least 6 books
Level 2 - Investigator - Read 7-12 books
Level 3 - Super Sleuth - Read 13 or more books

2. The challenge runs from January 1, 2012 and ends December 31, 2012.

3. You don't have to choose your books in advance. If you do, you can change your list at any time during the year. Books can overlap with other challenges.

4. Books can be in any format - paper, audio, ebooks...it all counts!

5. You don't have to post a review, but I'm sure others would love to know about the books you are reading and may even want to add it to their reading lists.

NOTE: If you don't have a blog and want to participate, that's fine. You don't have to have a blog, just post in the comments section as you finish books.

If you'd like to follow this challenge through Goodreads, just make a folder for yourself in the section of the level you'd like to participate. Your first post should say what level you want to participate at and you can keep a running list of the books you are reading. You can also post your reviews or just some thoughts on each book in your section and keep us updated on your progress.

[Wynn]

I just signed up and wonder if I reread a book (to refresh the charactors etc.) does it count? I think I will be in the level 3, I read a lot!

[Yvonne]

Yes, you can reread it.

[jaxnsmom]

A request to participants: When listing a book, could you please use the add book feature? I like to click on ones I'm not familiar with and see what they're about. And add to my tbr :D

[Yvonne]

jaxnsmom wrote: "A request to participants: When listing a book, could you please use the add book feature? I like to click on ones I'm not familiar with and see what they're about. And add to my tbr :D"

That's a great idea!