Cozy Mysteries discussion

Here we go again. Normal rules apply. Read as many or as few categories as you like. You can fill them all with mysteries or mix them up. Whatever works for you. Categories based on wacky, silly, or just plain odd holidays.

Nov 2 - Book Lovers Day - Read a book by your favorite author.

Nov 6 - Election Day - Read a book with a red, white, or blue cover. Bonus points if the book mentions any form of an election (in which case, the cover can be anything). Extra bonus points: VOTE TODAY! (You don't have to say who you voted for. I just want to encourage everyone to vote.)
NOTE: See featured author for a suggestion.

Nov 11 - Veteran's Day - Read a book where any character was or is a veteran, past or present. If you can't find a book that qualifies, then at least find a book with an american flag (any size) on the cover.

Nov 15 - America Recycles Day - Read a book that you borrowed from a friend, borrowed from the library, or a book that you bought used.

Nov 22 - Thanksgiving - Read a book that includes any of the fall holidays. (Halloween, All Hallow's Eve, All Saint's Day, All Soul's Day, Thanksgiving, Hannaukah, Christmas, etc.)
NOTE: See featured author for multiple suggestions.

Enjoy!

All set for November. Can't wait to start reading!

Book Lover's Day - Murder at the National Gallery
Election Day - Murder Can Crash Your Party
Veteran's Day - Dig Deep for Murder
America Recycles Day - Pane of Death
Thanksgiving - All Hallows' Evil

What great choices! Thanks for sharing.

Nov 2 - Book Lovers Day -
The Christmas Pearl
Nov 13 **** 4 star

Nov 11 - Veteran's Day -
Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him
Nov 19 ***** 5 star

Great choices so far. Good luck everyone.

I've got A Vote for Murder to read for Election Day.

For anyone who might need suggestions -- if you don't mind contemporary fiction, try The Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling for an election book. And for veterans, I highly recommend Aunt Dimity's Christmas by Nancy Atherton.

I'll give this a shot :)

NOVEMBER MINI CHALLENGE, 11/1 - 11/30
PROGRESS: 5/5

✔ Nov 2 - Book Lovers Day: Read a book by your favorite author.
At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson, finished 11/23 – I can’t choose just *one favorite author, but Bill Bryson is one of my favorites :)

✔ Nov 6 - Election Day: Read a book with a red, white, or blue cover. Bonus points if the book mentions any form of an election (in which case, the cover can be anything). Extra bonus points: VOTE TODAY!
The Pawn (Patrick Bowers series #1), by Steven James, finished 11/2 – Gov. Taylor running for re-election -- and yes, I voted on Tuesday :)

✔ Nov 11 - Veteran's Day: Read a book where any character was or is a veteran, past or present.
The Giving Quilt (Elm Creek Quilts series #20), by Jennifer Chiaverini, finished 11/14 – Andrew fought in WW2

✔ Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Read a book that you borrowed from a friend, borrowed from the library, or a book that you bought used.
Shop Till You Drop (Dead-End Job series #1), by Elaine Viets, finished 11/6 - borrowed from the library, thank goodness! Glad I didn't spend money on this one!

✔ Nov 22 - Thanksgiving: Read a book that includes any of the fall holidays. (Halloween, All Hallow's Eve, All Saint's Day, All Soul's Day, Thanksgiving, Hannaukah, Christmas, etc.)
Foul Play at the Fair (Celebration Bay series #1), by Shelley Freydont, finished 11/10 – Halloween


        


***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 11/24 *****

Looks good - I'll see how far I get. Nov. tends to be my crazy month.

Nov 2 - Book Lovers Day - Read a book by your favorite author.

Nov 6 - Election Day - Read a book with a red, white, or blue cover. Bonus points if the book mentions any form of an election (in which case, the cover can be anything). Extra bonus points: VOTE TODAY! (You don't have to say who you voted for. I just want to encourage everyone to vote.)
NOTE: See featured author for a suggestion.

Nov 11 - Veteran's Day - Read a book where any character was or is a veteran, past or present. If you can't find a book that qualifies, then at least find a book with an american flag (any size) on the cover.

Nov 15 - America Recycles Day - Read a book that you borrowed from a friend, borrowed from the library, or a book that you bought used.

Nov 22 - Thanksgiving - Read a book that includes any of the fall holidays. (Halloween, All Hallow's Eve, All Saint's Day, All Soul's Day, Thanksgiving, Hannaukah, Christmas, etc.)
NOTE: See featured author for multiple suggestions.

Nov 2012 Mini-Challenge


1/5

Nov 2 - Book Lovers Day - Perfectly Matched

Nov 6 - Election Day - A Vote for Murder - (Bonus: I voted!)

Nov 11 - Veteran's Day - Royal Cat: A 'Big Mike' Mystery

Nov 15 - America Recycles Day - Remodeled to Death, 11/11/12 - ★★★

Nov 22 - Thanksgiving - A Fatal Feast


Featured Author: Valerie Wolzien - Remodeled to Death, 11/11/12

3 / 5

Book Lovers Day:
Falling Awake by Jayne Ann Krentz (2012/11/10 - ★★★★)
Election Day:
Veteran's Day:
America Recycles Day: Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James (2012/11/05 - ★★)
Thanksgiving: Trick or Treachery by Jessica Fletcher (22/11/06 - ★★★)

Heather L wrote: "For anyone who might need suggestions -- if you don't mind contemporary fiction, try The Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling for an election book. And for veterans, I highly recommend Aunt Dimity's Christ..."

Thank you, Heather,. I've just got Aunt Dimity's Christmas at the library.

Mini Monthly Challenge

3/5 Done

1. Book Lovers Day: Skating Over the Line by Joelle Charbonneau 11/2 ★★★★★
2. Election Day: Carbs & Cadavers by J.B. Stanley
3. Veteran's Day: The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz 11/9 ★★★★
4. America Recycles: Shore to Die by Valerie Wolzien
5. Thanksgiving: Buried Bones by Carolyn Haines 11/8 ★★★★

Marisa wrote: "Thank you, Heather. I've just got Aunt Dimity's Christmas at the library"

You're welcome, Marisa. I hope you like it as much as I did!

Nov 2012 Mini-Challenge


2/5

Nov 2 - Book Lovers Day - Perfectly Matched

Nov 6 - Election Day - A Vote for Murder - (Bonus: I voted!) - 11/17/12 - ★★★

Nov 11 - Veteran's Day - Royal Cat: A 'Big Mike' Mystery

Nov 15 - America Recycles Day - Remodeled to Death, 11/11/12 - ★★★

Nov 22 - Thanksgiving - A Fatal Feast


Featured Author: Valerie Wolzien - Remodeled to Death, 11/11/12

Cozy Mysteries November Mini-Challenge – done (11/17/12)

Nov 2 - Book Lovers Day - Read a book by your favorite author.
No Wind of Blame by Georgette Heyer (Done 11/3/12)

Nov 6 - Election Day - Read a book with a red, white, or blue cover. Bonus points if the book mentions any form of an election (in which case, the cover can be anything). Extra bonus points: VOTE TODAY!
Elected for Death by Valerie Wolzien (Nov monthly author) plus I voted! (Done 11/17/12)

Nov 11 - Veteran's Day - Read a book where any character was or is a veteran, past or present. If you can't find a book that qualifies, then at least find a book with an american flag (any size) on the cover.
The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood (Iris & Laura Chase’s father was a veteran of WW1) (Done 11/4/12) or
Still Life With Murder by P.B. Ryan (William Hewitt, veteran of Civil War) (Done 11/8/12)

Nov 15 - America Recycles Day - Read a book that you borrowed from a friend, borrowed from the library, or a book that you bought used.
Cheerfulness Sets In by Angela Thirkell (borrowed from my mom) (Done 11/13/12) or
Dead Simple by Peter James (mystery borrowed from the library) (Done 11/10/12)

Nov 22 - Thanksgiving - Read a book that includes any of the fall holidays. (Halloween, All Hallow's Eve, All Saint's Day, All Soul's Day, Thanksgiving, Hannaukah, Christmas, etc.) NOTE: See featured author for multiple suggestions.
Haunted Spouse by Heather MacAllister (Done 11/13/12)

Congrats Leslie & Kari!

Nov 2012 Mini-Challenge


3/5

Nov 2 - Book Lovers Day - Perfectly Matched

Nov 6 - Election Day - A Vote for Murder - (Bonus: I voted!) - 11/17/12 - ★★★

Nov 11 - Veteran's Day - Royal Cat: A 'Big Mike' Mystery

Nov 15 - America Recycles Day - Remodeled to Death, 11/11/12 - ★★★

Nov 22 - Thanksgiving - A Fatal Feast, 11/18/12- ★★★★





Featured Author: Valerie Wolzien - Remodeled to Death, 11/11/12

Congrats, Leslie! Congrats, Kari!

Book Lovers - Carolyn Hart

Election (red, white,blue cover) I'll Walk Alone I voted

Veteran's Day David Baldacci the music on the audio version added so much


Recyles (library) Anne Perry


Thanksgiving Day - Josi S. Kilpack can't wait to try the recipes

Thanks for a great challenge!

Congrats, Vicky!

Finished!

NOVEMBER MINI CHALLENGE, 11/1 - 11/30
PROGRESS: 5/5

✔ Nov 2 - Book Lovers Day: Read a book by your favorite author.
At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson, finished 11/23 – I can’t choose just *one favorite author, but Bill Bryson is one of my favorites :)

✔ Nov 6 - Election Day: Read a book with a red, white, or blue cover. Bonus points if the book mentions any form of an election (in which case, the cover can be anything). Extra bonus points: VOTE TODAY!
The Pawn (Patrick Bowers series #1), by Steven James, finished 11/2 – Gov. Taylor running for re-election -- and yes, I voted on Tuesday :)

✔ Nov 11 - Veteran's Day: Read a book where any character was or is a veteran, past or present.
The Giving Quilt (Elm Creek Quilts series #20), by Jennifer Chiaverini, finished 11/14 – Andrew fought in WW2

✔ Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Read a book that you borrowed from a friend, borrowed from the library, or a book that you bought used.
Shop Till You Drop (Dead-End Job series #1), by Elaine Viets, finished 11/6 - borrowed from the library, thank goodness! Glad I didn't spend money on this one!

✔ Nov 22 - Thanksgiving: Read a book that includes any of the fall holidays. (Halloween, All Hallow's Eve, All Saint's Day, All Soul's Day, Thanksgiving, Hannaukah, Christmas, etc.)
Foul Play at the Fair (Celebration Bay series #1), by Shelley Freydont, finished 11/10 – Halloween


        


***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 11/24 *****

Congrats, Barb!

Thanks! This was fun :)

Finished!!

Book Lover's Day - Murder at the National Gallery 11/16/12
Election Day - Murder Can Crash Your Party 11/12/12
Veteran's Day - Dig Deep for Murder 11/21/12
America Recycles Day - Pane of Death 11/9/12
Thanksgiving - All Hallows' Evil 11/3/12






Congrats to everyone else who has finished!

Congrats, Linda!

Congrats Vicky, Barb, Linda & Carol!

congrats to everyone who finished (or came close)!

Nov 2012 Mini-Challenge

4/5, and done. Work got unexpectedly crazy busy, and can't finish. Pooh on work.

Nov 2 - Book Lovers Day - Perfectly Matched - 11/26/12 - ★★★★★

Nov 6 - Election Day - A Vote for Murder - (Bonus: I voted!) - 11/17/12 - ★★★

Nov 11 - Veteran's Day - Royal Cat: A 'Big Mike' Mystery

Nov 15 - America Recycles Day - Remodeled to Death, 11/11/12 - ★★★

Nov 22 - Thanksgiving - A Fatal Feast, 11/18/12- ★★★★





Featured Author: Valerie Wolzien - Remodeled to Death, 11/11/12

Congrats, Jane! Sorry about craziness at work.

Nov 2 - Book Lovers Day: Read a book by your favorite author.
Haven by Kay Hooper (Bishop #13 -- love this series)


Nov 6 - Election Day: Read a book with a red, white, or blue cover.
Unexpected Bride by Lisa Childs (cover is mostly light blue)

BONUS: I voted!


Nov 11 - Veteran's Day: Read a book where any character was or is a veteran, past or present.
Home for a Spell by Madelyn Alt (Maggie's boyfriend Markus is a verteran)


Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Read a book that you borrowed from a friend, borrowed from the library, or a book that you bought used.
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (bought used, reread for group read before first movie comes out in Dec)


Nov 22 – Thanksgiving: Read a book that includes any of the fall holidays.
Holiday Hideout by Vicki Lewis Thompson/Jill Shalvis/Julie Kenner (3-in-1 anthology, first story takes place over Thanksgiving)

Congrats, Heather!

4 / 5

Book Lovers Day:
Falling Awake by Jayne Ann Krentz (2012/11/10 - ★★★★)
Election Day: A Vote for Murder by Jessica Fletcher (2012/11/29 - ★★★)
Veteran's Day:
America Recycles Day: Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James (2012/11/05 - ★★)
Thanksgiving: Trick or Treachery by Jessica Fletcher (22/11/06 - ★★★)



And I'm not going to finish it. Aunt Dimity will come with Christmas, this month I've been in the mood of rereading.

Hooray Heather!

Nov 2 - Book Lovers Day - Read a book by your favorite author.
Margaret Maron, High Country Fall & Rituals of the Season & Winter's Child

Nov 6 - Election Day - Read a book with a red, white, or blue cover.
Bonus points if the book mentions any form of an election.
Rituals of the Season by Margaret Maron (white) (Deborah's election)
Extra bonus points: VOTE TODAY! - Nov. 6

Nov 11 - Veteran's Day - Read a book where any character was or is a veteran, past or present.
Winter's Child by Margaret Maron (Dwight)
A Fatal Twist of Lemon by Patrice Greenwood (Capt. Dusenberry)

Mov 15 - America Recycles Day - Read a book that you bought used.
High Country Fall by Margaret Maron
Rituals of the Season by Margaret Maron
Winter's Child by Margaret Maron
The Ghost at the Table by Suzanne Berne

Nov 22 - Thanksgiving - The Ghost at the Table by Suzanne Berne
Christmas - Rituals of the Season by Margaret Maron

Lots of overlap this month especially since I get a lot of mysteries from my favorite UBS.

Congrats Nell!

Congrats, Nell!

Thanks Marisa and Valorie! I had a feeling I would do better with the November challenges than I did those for October. December...could be iffy.

5/5 Done Yay!

1. Book Lovers Day: Skating Over the Line by Joelle Charbonneau 11/2 ★★★★★
2. Election Day: Carbs & Cadavers by J.B. Stanley 11/14 ★★★
3. Veteran's Day: The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz 11/9 ★★★★
4. America Recycles: Unzipped by Lois Greiman 11/20 ★★★★
5. Thanksgiving: Buried Bones by Carolyn Haines 11/8 ★★★★

Heather L wrote: "Thanks Marisa and Valorie! I had a feeling I would do better with the November challenges than I did those for October. December...could be iffy."

I agree, December is always a busy month! I unfortunately couldn't squeeze in the featured author before November ended, but I hope to fit it in sometime in December! Good luck in December Heather!

Thanks, Valorie. I wasn't able to get to the featured author book, either. Like you, will try to fit it in this month.