Cozy Mysteries discussion

A bit earlier than usual, but here are your June Challenges!


RULES

** Books DO NOT all have to be mysteries. You can use any genres.

** A book can only be used once for this challenge, but can be used for other challenges (Seasonal, World Trip, Ultimate, etc.).

** You DO NOT have to choose books in advance, and can change your mind at any time if you do.

** Do as many as you are able and have fun!


1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day — Read a book with cats in it/on the cover.

2. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day — Read a book in which someone is poisoned.

3. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day, June 16 is Fresh Veggies Day, and June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day — Read your veggies! Find a book with vegetable on the cover, or set at a farm/farmers' market.

4. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day — Read a book about sewing or quilting.

5. June is Aquarium month, the first week is National Fishing Week, June 18 is Go Fishing Day, and June 25 is National Catfish Day — Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover.


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I LOVE the cat photo. Let's see what we can find (cats for sure ☺ )

Marisa wrote: "I LOVE the cat photo. Let's see what we can find (cats for sure ☺ )"


Thanks, Marisa. That is a friend's cat, Ziva, who considers me one of her humans. She was a shelter kitty, and it took her nearly a year to decide on her "furever" home. She is as soft as she looks, and sheds like crazy.

This month is going to be a little bit more difficult for me. I'm going to have to dig through my Kindle's archive of books. I love the photo too my white cat sleeps like that ALL the time and it never gets old, it just gets cuter!

Lacey, you might find June books easier to find than expected once you get looking. I admit, I pretty much already know which books I want to read.

The cat book should be fairly easy, as there are a TON of books that feature cats in or on them. Some suggestions: Lilian Jackson Braun, Miranda James, Leann Sweeney, Erika Chase, Laurie Cass and Delia James. Just to name a few. ;-)

There are also a lot of sewing/quilting books. Check our group Bookshelf for a few ideas.

Am thinking maybe I need to start a bookshelf for "poison" books. Agatha Christie is always a good choice there, as are some "tea" books. The one I'm eyeing for this honor is The Morning Show Murders by Al Roker.

Too bad I read the Danger Cove Quilting Mystery novels already, the next one won't be out until this summer.
The cat and poison topics are easy. This month is going to take more thought than May.

For poison, "Murder at the Mystery Suite", that I have just finished.

listing cat you left Shirley Rousseau Murphy Joe Grey and Dulice out.

Thanks for the suggestions, Marisa and Betty.

Julesy's tracking post

Updated: June 25
Progress: 4/5

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day — Read a book with cats in it/on the cover.
A Dog Gone Murder: Josie Marcus, Mystery Shopper by Elaine Viets
The main character owns 2 cats which are included in this book even though there are dogs on the cover

2. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day — Read a book in which someone is poisoned.
Threadbare by Monica Ferris

3. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day, June 16 is Fresh Veggies Day, and June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day — Read your veggies! Find a book with vegetable on the cover, or set at a farm/farmers' market.
Homicide in High Heels by Gemma Halliday
The main character goes to a farmer's market - currently reading.

4. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day — Read a book about sewing or quilting.
COZY MYSTERY: Trail Mix Murder: A Cozy Mystery in the Mountains by Liz Turner
One of the characters bought a sewing machine, sewed custom fitted shirts and sold them door-to-door

5. June is Aquarium month, the first week is National Fishing Week, June 18 is Go Fishing Day, and June 25 is National Catfish Day — Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover.
Gone Missing by Linda Castillo
A man fishing discovers a dead body on the bank of a creek.

Heather L wrote: "Marisa wrote: "I LOVE the cat photo. Let's see what we can find (cats for sure ☺ )"


Thanks, Marisa. That is a friend's cat, Ziva, who considers me one of her humans. She was a shelter kitty, and ..."

I like cats a lot, I don't live with any cat now but I think I'll do it at some moment.

Let's reserve this space:

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1.- National Adopt a Cat Month / Hug Your Cat Day

2.- Name Your Poison Day

3.- National Corn on the Cob Day / Fresh Veggies Day / Eat Your Vegetables Day

4.- Sewing Machine Day

5.- Aquarium month / National Fishing Week / Go Fishing Day / National Catfish Day

June Mini-Challenge
Progress: 4 tasks



Read a book with cats in it/on the cover.
The Diva Serves High Tea by Krista Davis
One Hot Murder by Lorraine Bartlett
Musseled Out by Barbara Ross
Suede to Rest by Diane Vallere

Read a book in which someone is poisoned.
A Demon Summer by G.M. Malliet
The Diva Serves High Tea by Krista Davis

Read a book about sewing or quilting.
Suede to Rest by Diane Vallere

Read a book that has fish or seafood on the cover.
Musseled Out by Barbara Ross

Let's not forget the Midnight Louie series for cat books. I'm thinking the latest Danger Cove novel for poison. The title is Passion, Poison & Puppy Dogs.

Another one we miss is Mrs Murphy and friends by Rita Mae Brown. I would like the time to read all Midnight Louie as I seldom found books to read when we were traveling.

I will be leading a discussion on BLACK CATS LEGACY by Elaine Faber on [email protected]

Gary wrote: "Let's not forget the Midnight Louie series for cat books. I'm thinking the latest Danger Cove novel for poison. The title is Passion, Poison & Puppy Dogs."

Thank you for remembering it to me.

Marisa wrote: "Gary wrote: "Let's not forget the Midnight Louie series for cat books. I'm thinking the latest Danger Cove novel for poison. The title is Passion, Poison & Puppy Dogs."

Thank you for remembering i..."

Anytime. I have the first Midnight Louie book in my TBR and may use it for the June challenge. I also have a cat named Louis, the local Humane Society where I adopted him had his name as Louise. They either had his gender wrong or didn't know how to spell. Hard to believe that was around 15 years ago and he and his sister, not a litter mate, are still with me.

Gary wrote: "Marisa wrote: "Gary wrote: "Let's not forget the Midnight Louie series for cat books. I'm thinking the latest Danger Cove novel for poison. The title is Passion, Poison & Puppy Dogs."

Thank you fo..."

Louise? That's the english version of my name (Luisa) ☺

That was the name on his collar. His litter mate brothers were named after Donald Duck's other 2 nephews so I figured they just got the spelling wrong because Louis is definitely a male cat.

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1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day — Read a book with cats in it/on the cover. Cat in an Alphabet Soup by Carole Nelson Douglas
Started 6/15/16. Finished 6/19/16

2. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day — Read a book in which someone is poisoned. Passion, Poison & Puppy Dogs by Elizabeth Ashby Started 6/19/16. Finished 6/21/16

3. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day, June 16 is Fresh Veggies Day, and June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day — Read your veggies! Find a book with vegetable on the cover, or set at a farm/farmers' market. The Diva Runs Out of Thyme Started June 22, 2016. Finished June 26, 2016.

4. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day — Read a book about sewing or quilting. Gone But Knot Forgotten Started June 26, 2016. Finished June 30, 2016

5. June is Aquarium month, the first week is National Fishing Week, June 18 is Go Fishing Day, and June 25 is National Catfish Day — Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover. Death of a Kitchen Diva Started 6/4/2016 finished 6/12/16

I am still poring over covers of books on my nook for books that will fit category 3-5.

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Reading Challenges > June 2016 Mini Challenges

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1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day — Read a book with cats in it/on the cover. Black Cat's Legacy by Elaine Faber

2. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day — Read a book in which someone is poisoned. Playing With Poison by Cindy Blackburn

3. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day, June 16 is Fresh Veggies Day, and June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day — Read your veggies! Find a book with vegetable on the cover, or set at a farm/farmers' market. Farm Fresh and Fatal by Judy Hogan

4. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day — Read a book about sewing or quilting. The Quilt by T. Davis Bunn

5. June is Aquarium month, the first week is National Fishing Week, June 18 is Go Fishing Day, and June 25 is National Catfish Day — Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover. Gone Fishing: A Novel in Verse by Tamera Will Wissinger

I'm in! Back to my more usual method of picking books ahead of time but still playing the cat one by ear (amazing how many books I have that have cats on the cover!).

National Adopt a Cat Month, and Hug Your Cat Day — Read a book with cats in it/on the cover.

Name Your Poison Day — Plaster and Poison

National Corn on the Cob Day, Fresh Veggies Day, and Eat Your Vegetables Day — A Catered Murder

Sewing Machine Day — The Quick and the Thread

Aquarium month, National Fishing Week, Go Fishing Day, and National Catfish Day — Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover.

This looks like a fun challenge. I'm in!

Updated: 6/30/16
Progress: 4/5

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day — Read a book with cats in it/on the cover.

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2. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day — Read a book in which someone is poisoned.

3. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day, June 16 is Fresh Veggies Day, and June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day — Read your veggies! Find a book with vegetable on the cover, or set at a farm/farmers' market.

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4. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day — Read a book about sewing or quilting.

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5. June is Aquarium month, the first week is National Fishing Week, June 18 is Go Fishing Day, and June 25 is National Catfish Day — Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover.

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I am in.
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1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day — Read a book with cats in it/on the cover. Berried Secrets

2. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day — Read a book in which someone is poisoned.The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

3. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day, June 16 is Fresh Veggies Day, and June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day — Read your veggies! Find a book with vegetable on the cover, or set at a farm/farmers' market. Beewitched

4. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day — Read a book about sewing or quilting. A Seamless Murder

5. June is Aquarium month, the first week is National Fishing Week, June 18 is Go Fishing Day, and June 25 is National Catfish Day — Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover. Gone Fishing: A Novel in Verse

I'm in -
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1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day - Bless Her Dead Little Heart - Finished 6/10/16

2. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day — Pearls and Poison - Finished 6/20/16

3. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day, June 16 is Fresh Veggies Day, and June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day — Feta Attraction - Finished 6/3/16

4. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day — Suede to Rest - Finished 6/18/16 **also author of the month selection

5. June is Aquarium month, the first week is National Fishing Week, June 18 is Go Fishing Day, and June 25 is National Catfish Day — Scam Chowder - Finished 6/2/16

I am new to the group. This sounds like fun. Here are my choices:

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Cats: Fat Cat at Large by Janet Cantrell
Poisoned: Dragonwell Dead by Laura Childs
Vegetables: TBD
Sewing: Old Maid's Puzzle by Terri Thayer
Fishing: TBD

I'll give it a try. But I am trying to finish up a large amount of history books I started reading (or based on history fiction), which is good for Memorial Day Weekend.

June Challenge

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1. Read a book with cats in it/on the cover.

No Cats Allowed....6/5/16

2. Read a book in which someone is poisoned.

The Poisonous Seed.......6/16/16

3. Find a book with vegetable on the cover, or set at a farm/farmers' market.

One Foot in the Grove.....6/26/16

4. Read a book about sewing or quilting.

Wedding Duress.....6/14/16

5. Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover.

Dead Angler....6/21/16

Since school will be out after today I can give this a try

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1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day — Read a book with cats in it/on the cover.

Plum Pudding Murder by JoAnne Fluke 6/1-6/6


2. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day — Read a book in which someone is poisoned.

To Davy Jones Below 6/6-6/14 .

3. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day, June 16 is Fresh Veggies Day, and June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day — Read your veggies! Find a book with vegetable on the cover, or set at a farm/farmers' market.

4. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day — Read a book about sewing or quilting.

5. June is Aquarium month, the first week is National Fishing Week, June 18 is Go Fishing Day, and June 25 is National Catfish Day — Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover.

June Mini Challenge
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1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day — Read a book with cats in it/on the cover. Tall Tail 06/11/2016

2. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day — Read a book in which someone is poisoned. Gilt by Association 06/06/2016

3. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day, June 16 is Fresh Veggies Day, and June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day — Read your veggies! Find a book with vegetable on the cover, or set at a farm/farmers' market. A Muddied Murder 06/22/2016

4. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day — Read a book about sewing or quilting. Thread and Gone 06/21/2016

5. June is Aquarium month, the first week is National Fishing Week, June 18 is Go Fishing Day, and June 25 is National Catfish Day — Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover. Murder on the Half Shell 06/27/2016

My tracking post:


1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day — Read a book with cats in it/on the cover.

2. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day — Read a book in which someone is poisoned.

3. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day, June 16 is Fresh Veggies Day, and June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day — Read your veggies! Find a book with vegetable on the cover, or set at a farm/farmers' market.

4. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day — Read a book about sewing or quilting.

5. June is Aquarium month, the first week is National Fishing Week, June 18 is Go Fishing Day, and June 25 is National Catfish Day — Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover.

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1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day — Read a book with cats in it/on the cover. Bowled Over06.15.16

2. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day — Read a book in which someone is poisoned. Killer Cupcakes06.12.16

3. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day, June 16 is Fresh Veggies Day, and June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day — Read your veggies! Find a book with vegetable on the cover, or set at a farm/farmers' market.

4. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day — Read a book about sewing or quilting.

5. June is Aquarium month, the first week is National Fishing Week, June 18 is Go Fishing Day, and June 25 is National Catfish Day — Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover.

1. Read a book with cats in it/on the cover.

2. Read a book in which someone is poisoned.

3. Find a book with vegetable on the cover, or set at a farm/farmers' market.

4. Read a book about sewing or quilting.

5. Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover.

Read a book that teaches you something important.

Charlene wrote: "Read a book that teaches you something important."


Charlene, the monthly challenges are chosen by a group moderator and are posted at beginning of the discussion. '-)

Not having the best of luck completing these monthly challenges, but have enjoyed trying! Maybe June will be the month... :)

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1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day — Read a book with cats in it/on the cover.

✔ 2. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day — Read a book in which someone is poisoned - Killer Cupcakes 6/18/16

3. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day, June 16 is Fresh Veggies Day, and June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day — Read your veggies! Find a book with vegetable on the cover, or set at a farm/farmers' market - A Tine to Live, A Tine to Die 6/28/16

4. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day — Read a book about sewing or quilting - Twisted Threads 7/4/16
Hope needlepoint counts!

✔ 5. June is Aquarium month, the first week is National Fishing Week, June 18 is Go Fishing Day, and June 25 is National Catfish Day — Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover - Clammed Up 6/14/16 ☆☆☆☆

Twisted Threads, will fit 1, 4 or 5...not sure where it will end up...


1. 2. 3. 4.

June 2016 Mini Challenge

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✔1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day — Read a book with cats in it/on the cover.
The Diva Wraps It Up by Krista Davis 6/15/16 3 stars

✔2. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day — Read a book in which someone is poisoned.
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood 6/23/16 3 1/2 stars

✔3. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day, June 16 is Fresh Veggies Day, and June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day — Read your veggies! Find a book with vegetable on the cover, or set at a farm/farmers' market.
A Killer Maize by Paige Shelton 6/28/16 3 stars

✔4. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day — Read a book about sewing or quilting.
Sew Deadly by Elizabeth Lynn Casey 6/16/16 3 1/2 stars

✔5. June is Aquarium month, the first week is National Fishing Week, June 18 is Go Fishing Day, and June 25 is National Catfish Day — Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover.
The Giver by Lois Lowry 6/10/16 4 stars

Here are my picks. I'm going for three.
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1.- National Adopt a Cat Month / Hug Your Cat Day -- The Cat, the Quilt and the Corpse

2.- Name Your Poison Day -- The Cat, the Professor and the Poison

3.- Sewing Machine Day -- The Giving Quilt

JUNE 2016 Mini Challenge

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1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day — Read a book with cats in it/on the cover. - Dipped, Stripped and Dead - Elise Hyatt

2. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day — Read a book in which someone is poisoned.

3. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day, June 16 is Fresh Veggies Day, and June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day — Read your veggies! Find a book with vegetable on the cover, or set at a farm/farmers' market. - Farm Fresh Murder - Paige Shelton

4. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day — Read a book about sewing or quilting. - Death Threads - Elizabeth Lynn Casey

5. June is Aquarium month, the first week is National Fishing Week, June 18 is Go Fishing Day, and June 25 is National Catfish Day — Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover.

I'm rethinking Death of a Kitchen Diva as I realize that the white "sauce" on the cover is really clam chowder which when poisoned killed the victim. I'm thinking this may work for number 5, which I'm having trouble finding a book in my TBR for.

Hope to have Death of a Kitchen Diva done this weekend, but I have been distracted by finishing what an exciting book, (5 chapters or so to go) Also working on so I can finish a word in the Spring challenge.

I forgot to mention I'd be participating in this challenge. :)

I was wondering what y'all think about my possible selection for a book where someone is poisoned... Murder Most Howl... Would it be considered poisoning if a non-diabetic person is injected with insulin, in order to kill them? It's not a traditional "poison" but I'm thinking it would count. This book also has a murder mystery weekend and the fake murder was done by poison. And, the cover depicts poison. :) Am I pushing a little too much to include this as my poison book? ;) I just really like this series and was super excited when I found this one at my library! :)

Kimberly, insulin is really a very strong poison, although we don't think about it in that way, so I think it's totally on track.

Kimberly wrote: "I forgot to mention I'd be participating in this challenge. :)

I was wondering what y'all think about my possible selection for a book where someone is poisoned... [book:Murder Most Howl|25554143..."

I agree. Many medications are poisonous if not taken properly. There's also a cat on the cover so you can use it for either one of those choices.

btw - I found several cozy mysteries in my TBR stack with cats on the cover!

Thanks Marisa and Nell! :) I'll keep it for my poison book. :)

Nell, I'm using one of the Author of the month books for a book with a cat on the cover. :) It has two cats. :) And pretty good so far! :) Now, I just gotta find the rest of the books... ;) :)

Kimberly wrote: "Thanks Marisa and Nell! :) I'll keep it for my poison book. :)

Nell, I'm using one of the Author of the month books for a book with a cat on the cover. :) It ha..."

I am planning to use that one for the sewing challenge since the MC is a dress designer who inherits a fabric store. I think her cats are named Needle and Pins.

Nell wrote: "I am planning to use that one for the sewing challenge since the MC is a dress designer who inherits a fabric store. I think her cats are named Needle and Pins.."

Thank you for the tip. I was going to use it for cats but I had more problems with sewing ;)

Marisa wrote: "Kimberly, insulin is really a very strong poison, although we don't think about it in that way, so I think it's totally on track."


What Marisa said. If you have difficulty finding a "poison" book, I have added a "poison" shelf to the group's bookshelf and have been trying to add more books to it. You can also check out what other people in the group are reading for that. ;-)