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Apple Harvest Challenge
Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "Oooh I am now a tree!"Congratulations on becoming a very fine tree!
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Congrats QNPoohBear and Hilary!Happy 2021, wonderful challenge friends! 🎇🧨✨
Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) wrote: "Woo hoo! I am now in the Orchard!"Hooray! I'm done growing for the year. I don't see any other categories I can fill. I look forward to some fun new challenges in 2021!
I’ve now completed fruit and starting tree.
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That's great! Hopefully you'll enjoy the new challenges.
Helen wrote: "I’ve now completed fruit and starting tree."
Hooray Helen! 🌳
Helen wrote: "I’ve now completed fruit and starting tree."Congratulations!
I got one more. I'm half a full orchard and that is positively it!
Finished my orchard!🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
A Christmas Gathering
11/30/20Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
(ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair)
The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer
(Howloween) 10/26/20Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
All the President's Menus
11/3/20Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
(ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
Bubbles Ablaze
(mystery/romance/women's fiction-chick lit) 10/17/20Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Death by Dumpling
12/23/20Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
Death With An Ocean View
10/31/20Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
Town in a Strawberry Swirl
10/15/20Jazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
Mums and Mayhem
11/13/20Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
(ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern)
At Wick's End
(Candle shop name) 10/8/20Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
Fellowship of Fear
(Germany/Italy/Spain) 11/6/20SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party.
Town in a Pumpkin Bash
10/4/20Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
Black Coffee
11/20/20🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay)
If Onions Could Spring Leeks
11/12/20Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Shunned and Dangerous
10/20/20Read a book with an eccentric character.
Death of a Neighborhood Witch
(have you met Daddy? Also Cryptessa) 10/28/20Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
Murder on Monday
1/3/21Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin)
Flipped for Murder
(Indiana) 10/11/20Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
The Dark Place
11/22/20🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
Dead on Arrival
11/15/20S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
Nightmare in Shining Armor
10/29/30It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
On Thin Icing
10/14/20The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
Butter Off Dead
10/6/20As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
Christmas Cow Bells
12/3/20Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Fogged Inn
11/26/20Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
Cooking Spirits
11/6/20
My challenge is in msg. 11 Made it to Orchard at 21/25. I thought it was time to let this one be done, since the new Winter one is up :)
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Nell wrote: "Congratulations Linda and Tari! What lovely orchards."Thanks, Nell!
QNPoohBear wrote: "Congrats Tari! Thank you Nell!"Thanks!
That's me finished:AUTUMN HARVEST CHALLENGE
TASKS:
🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
The Yard by Alex Grecian finished 23/10/2020 5 stars
Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
(ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair)
Come Homicide or High Water by Denise Swanson finished 04/11/2020 5 stars Thanksgiving is celebrated
Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
N or M? by Agatha Christie finished 09/11/2020 4 stars
Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
(ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb Mystery/Romance finished 13/11/2020 5 stars
Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Raining Men and Corpses by Anne R. Tan finished 30/11/2020 3 stars
Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
Bats and Bones by Karen Musser Nortman Frannie and Larry Shoemaker are a retired couple finished 27/11/2020 4 stars
Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
Innocent
by Erin Kinsley finished 13/12/2020 3 starsJazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
From Bad to Wurst by Maddy Hunter Emily's tour group attend and play at various venues at Oktoberfest Finished 14/12/2010 5 stars
Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
(ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern)
The Agatha Christie Book Club by C.A. Larmer finished 02/11/2020 3 1/2 stars
Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley Set in Britain Finished 18/11/2020 3 stars
SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party. Murder on Cue by Jane Dentinger MC Jocelyn O'Roarke is an actress finished 26/12/2020 3 stars
Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
Witches' Brew
by Morgana Best finished 24/11/2020 3 1/2 stars🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay)Tagged for Death by Sherry Harris finished 01/10/2020 3 stars
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
And Then There Were Crumbs by Eve Calder finished 17/11/2020 5 starsRead a book with an eccentric character. Just Add Salt by Jinx Schwartz finished 06/10/2020 4 stars
Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
Deadly Blessings by Julie Hyzy finished 10/12/2020 5 stars
Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin) Majoring In Murder by Jessica Fletcher Set in Indiana Finished 03/10/2020 3 stars
Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters MC travels in Egypt finished 02/01/2021 5 stars
🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
Stiff Competition by Annelise Ryan MC is deputy coroner/nurse Finished 23/11/2020 5 stars
S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
Murder With Puffins By Donna Andrews finished 05/12/2020 4 stars
It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover. Troubled Treats
by Jessica Beck finished 13/01/2021 3 starsThe Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters. Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich finished 06/10/2020 5 stars
As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
Best Murder in Show by Debbie Young finished 09/11/2020 3 stars
Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Murder at the PTA by Lee Hollis finished 17/12/2020 5 stars
Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
Survival of the Fritters by Ginger Bolton finished 11/11/2020 4 stars
jaxnsmom wrote: "Congratulations Anastasia!"Thank you
Congratulations to those who've finished! 👍👏I've forgotten that I finished this challenge ... twice! 😎 See message #8.
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Julesy wrote: "Congratulations to those who've finished! 👍👏I've forgotten that I finished this challenge ... twice! 😎 See message #8."
woohoo! Good for you!
Whoo, hoo, my orchard is planted!See message 3!
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Thanks! Loved the challenge!jaxnsmom, I stumbled across it when I was following book links. It was a fun accidental find. The second one was on special for Kindle the other day, another bit of luck!
I’ve completed Tree level, (see post 22) and will finish there, as we’ve now started another challenge.
Helen wrote: "I’ve completed Tree level, (see post 22) and will finish there, as we’ve now started another challenge."Congratulations on becoming a tree!
APPLE HARVEST CHALLENGE - Inspired by a trip to a farmer's market🍎Begins October 1st
🍏Levels:
Orchard: 21 to 25 books
Going to try to be an orchard.
TASKS: 22/25
🍎Types of Apples
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
Murder at Rough Point by Alyssa Maxwell 3/11/2022
Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs. Mermaid festival
A Hex for Danger by Esme Addison 11/07/2021
Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author.
Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich 8/2/2022
Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre. (Fantasy/Adventure)
Charmed by Jen Calonita 11/9/2021
Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry. (China)
The Phoenix and the Crow by Graham Sage 5/29/2022
Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
Castelmezzano, The Witch Is Dead by Adriana Licio 1/17/2022
Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
by Maddie Day 11/4/2021Jazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings.
Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton & James Patterson 4/19/2022
Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
Murder at Dolphin Bay by Kathi Daley 12/16/2021
Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe. Tuscany
Aged for Murder by Fiona Grace 11/14/2021
SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer.
On Location by Jen Calonita 7/30/2022
Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
by Eloisa James 1/29/2022🍏Johnny Appleseed
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name.
Death by Baguette: A Valentine's Day Murder in Paris by Jennifer S. Alderson 8/5/2022
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
by Sheila Connolly 6/5/2022Read a book with an eccentric character. Lulu, & Grandma
Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich 6/6/2022
Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US. Ohio
Graveyard Shift by Casey Daniels 5/5/2022
Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
Jingle All the Way by Debbie Macomber 6/11/2022
🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich 6/24/2022
It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
by Addison Moore 8/4/2022The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich 1/9/2022
As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
Murder at Sunrise by Kathi Daley 3/27/2022
Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Partners in Lime by Bree Baker 7/30/2022
Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
🍏How to Play:
Pick a level. (You can change levels during the challenge.)
Copy and paste the tasks on this thread.
One book per task.
One task per book. (If a book fits multiple tasks, pick one.)
Books can be any genre, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.
When the task requires a specific cover item, post the cover.
When the task requires a specific character, tell us who it is.
How did I miss this? What is the duration?APPLE HARVEST CHALLENGE - Inspired by a trip to a farmer's market.
🍎Begins October 1st
🍏Levels:
🌳Orchard: 21 to 25 books
22/25
TASKS:
➡️🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
💐McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
Gold Digger - Vicki Delany 05/10/22 (1898)
🦃Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
(ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair)
Seven Deadly Sequins - Julie Anne Lindsey 11/14/21 FOUNDERS DAY FESTIVAL
🎃Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
Something Read, Something Dead - Eva Gates 10/25/21
🎃Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
Stitches and Witches - Nancy Warren 10/03/21 Paranormal and Cozy Mystery
Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
🎅🏻Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent. On What Grounds - Cleo Coyle 12/02/21 - MADAM is the grandmother of JOY.
🎃Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand). Partners in Lime - Bree Baker 10/13/21 SAND
🦃Jazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book where MC attends an event where music is performed. - The Pint of No Return - Ellie Alexander 11/25/21 “OKTOBERFEST” music is a huge part
🎃Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person
Mrs. Morris and the Sorceress - Traci Wilton 10/29/21
💐Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
A Very English Murder - Verity Bright 05/22/22 (England)
🦃SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer. Ukulele Murder - Leslie Langtry 11/28/21
🎃Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover. A Cast-Off Coven - Juliet Blackwell 10/10/10/21
➡️🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
🎃Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay) Two Wicked Desserts - Lynn Cahoon 10/21/21
🎅🏻Read a book with a tree on the cover. Slashing Through the Snow - Jacqueline Frost 12/11/21
🎃Read a book with an eccentric character.
Owl Be Home for Christmas - Donna Andrews 10/05/21 - ROSE NOIR
Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
🦃Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin) - Kernel of Truth - Kristi Abbott 11/30/21
🐣Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
No Grater Crime - Maddie Day 04/15/22
➡️🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
🦃S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other). Murder Outside the Lines - Krista Davis 11/19/21 FLORRIE & ERIC
💖It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
Meet Your Baker - Ellie Alexander 02/09/22
🎃The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
Pumpkins in Paradise - Kathi Daley 10/31/21
🍀As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is! Crochet and Cauldrons - Nancy Warren 03/03/22 Although, I questioned myself all the way through.
🦃Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
That Touch of Ink - Diane Vallere 11/04/21
☃️Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case. Iced Under - Barbara Ross 01/25/22 the disappearance of Hugh Morrow 30 years ago.
➡️🍏How to Play:
Pick a level. (You can change levels during the challenge.)
Copy and paste the tasks on this thread.
One book per task.
One task per book. (If a book fits multiple tasks, pick one.)
Books can be any genre, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.
When the task requires a specific cover item, post the cover.
When the task requires a specific character, tell us who it is
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APPLE HARVEST CHALLENGE - Inspired by a trip to a farmer's market.
🍎Begins October 1st"
Feel free to set you own timeline. Until you finish, until the next challenge, until you consider Fall to be over - whenever you'd like.
I have completed Blossom level and am working on Fruit level.I’m going for Orchard! See post #90 for
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I'm starting this challenge Dec 1, 2021. I hope to become an orchard!🍏Levels:
Seed: 1 to 5 books
Blossom: 6 to 10 books
Fruit: 11 to 15 books
Tree: 16 to 20 books
Orchard: 21 to 25 books
TASKS:
🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
(ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair)
Knit of the Living Dead by Peggy Ehrhart
12/11/21
Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
The Ghost and the Dead Deb by Alice Kimberly
1/25/22
Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
(ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
Stockings and Spells by Nancy Warren
1/19/22
Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien
11/29/21
Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
To Live & Die in Dixie by Kathy Hogan Trocheck
1/4/22
Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
Killer Takeout
2/12/22
Jazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
Class Reunions Are Murder
2/1022
Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
(ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern)
The Strangers on Montagu Street by Karen White
1/9/22
Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party.
A Crazy Little Thing Called Death by Nancy Martin
12/19/21
Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
Purls and Potions by Nancy Warren
1/24/22
🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay)
The Ghost and Mrs. McClure by Alice Kimberly
1/7/22
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Knitty Gritty Murder by Peggy Ehrhart
12/4/21
Read a book with an eccentric character.
Murder Melts in Your Mouth by Nancy Martin
12/29/21
Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
In Prior's Wood
12/26/21
Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin)
Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
The Vineyard Victims by Ellen Crosby
12/4/21
🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
Murder on the SS Rosa by Lee Strauss
12/11/21
S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
On Thin Icing
1/9/22
It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
Restaurant Weeks Are Murder
2/24/22
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
The Girl On Legare Street
1/5/22
As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
Duck the Halls
12/21/21
Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Lye in Wait by Cricket McRae
12/8/21
Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
The Ghost and the Femme Fatale
1/29/22
🍏How to Play:
Pick a level. (You can change levels during the challenge.)
Copy and paste the tasks on this thread.
One book per task.
One task per book. (If a book fits multiple tasks, pick one.)
Books can be any genre, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.
When the task requires a specific cover item, post the cover.
When the task requires a specific character, tell us who it is.
Welcome to the new growing trees in the orchard and the new seedlings!
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Update post #90I’ve completed FRUIT and have started on TREE
APPLE HARVEST CHALLENGE - Inspired by a trip to a farmer's market.
🍎Begins October 1st
🍏Levels:
Tree: 16 to 20 books
🌳Orchard: 21 to 25 books
16/21 BOOKS
*I am starting this January '22 and will be working on Seed level the first month. If I can consistently stay on that level monthly, I should achieve Fruit, easily, in 3 months. My goal is Orchard in 6 months. We shall see how 2022 goes as far as my reading is concerned. I used to read 250 - 300 books a year prior to health issues. 🤷♀️
APPLE HARVEST CHALLENGE - Inspired by a trip to a farmer's market.
🍎Begins October 1st
🍏Levels: ✅= completed
Seed: 1 to 5 books ✅
Blossom: 6 to 10 books ✅
Fruit: 11 to 15 books ✅
Tree: 16 to 20 books ✅
Orchard: 21 to 25 books ✅ (21/25)
TASKS:
🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
*
Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
(ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair)
Life After Perfect
by Nancy NaigleRed Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
A Caterer's Guide to Holidays & Homicide
by Jessica ThompsonEmpire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
(ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
Under the Maui Sky
by Kellie Coates Gilbert(Romance/Mystery)
Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Dial A for Aunties
by Jesse Q. SutantoGranny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
A Season for Hope
by Tammy L. GraceCortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
The Secret Santa Mystery
by Roz MarshallJazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
Mist at the Beach House
by Victoria L.K. WilliamsPaula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
(ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern)
Death on the Danube: A New Year's Murder in Budapest
by Jennifer S. AldersonRome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
Death by Baguette: A Valentine's Day Murder in Paris
by Jennifer S. AldersonSweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party.
What the Cat Knew
by P.D. WorkmanStayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
A Caterer's Guide to Love & Murder
by Jessica Thompson🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay)
Dead Even: A Paranormal Cozy Murder Mystery
by Patti LarsenRead a book with a tree on the cover.
Murder at the Marina
by Ellen JacobsonRead a book with an eccentric character.
The Bride and Doom
by Erin ScogginsRead a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
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Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin)
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Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
Chasing Whispers: Women's Fiction Romantic Suspense
by Jennifer Youngblood🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
Silver Island Moon
by Kellie Coates GilbertS/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
Vengeful Vellum
by Mildred AbbottIt's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
Till Daph Do Us Part
by Phillipa Nefri ClarkThe Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
Apple Die
by Chelsea ThomasAs Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
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Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
A Ghostly Undertaking
by Tonya KappesGetting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
Wretched Wool
by Mildred Abbott🍏How to Play:
Pick a level. (You can change levels during the challenge.)
Copy and paste the tasks on this thread.
One book per task.
One task per book. (If a book fits multiple tasks, pick one.)
Books can be any genre, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.
When the task requires a specific cover item, post the cover.
When the task requires a specific character, tell us who it is.
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Mod
I’ve completed FRUIT and have started on TREE."
Hooray!
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