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2021 Go the Distance Challenge
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Kerri's Go the Distance Challenge 2021
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A. Prompt 44 A book with food or drink on the cover.
B. Prisoner's Base by Rex Stout
Prompt 44. A book with food or drink on the cover.Book: Prisoner's Base by Rex Stout
Date Completed: 1/6/21
I find myself craving things that are familiar right now, and turned to an old and comfortable setting in the old brownstone of Nero Wolfe on West Thirty-Fifth Street. This is not my favorite story of the series, but I enjoyed the renewed connection with Nero, Archie, Fritz, and the other inhabitants of Rex Stout's World. I have found a few other titles in the series that I have not yet read and plan to continue for now.
Book 2Prompt 32: The first book in a series you have not read before.
Book: A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder by Dianne Freeman
Date Completed:
Book 2Prompt 32: The first book in a series you have not read before.
Book: A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder by Dianne Freeman
Date Completed: 1/29/21
A fun read! I thought I had this one solved, but I was oh so wrong! I love when that happens! :-D
Book 3Prompt 9. A book with an animal on the cover or in the title.
Book: Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd by Alan Bradley
Picture of a tabby cat.
Book 3Prompt 9. A book with an animal on the cover or in the title.
Book: Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd by Alan Bradley
Picture of a tabby cat.
Date Completed: 2/28/21
This series is one of my favorites for fun, charm, and quirky small-town village life. And I will add, that this book is one of the best of the series. I am ready to jump into the next adventure with Flavia, Dogger, and Gladys her trusty bicycle!
Book 4Prompt 10. A book randomly selected from your historical mystery TBR
I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that through a life-time love of mysteries inspired by Agatha Christie...I have never actually read any of her books! So, without further ado, I will be reading Agatha Christie's debut novel featuring Hercule Poirot.
Book: The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie
Kerri wrote: "Book 4Prompt 10. A book randomly selected from your historical mystery TBR
I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that through a life-time love of mysteries inspired by Agatha Christie...I have never..."
I listened to the audio edition of her stand-alone They Came to Baghdad, which exceeded my expectation!
Thanks for the recommendation! I had not heard of this one and I now have it on my list.
Book 4Prompt 10. A book randomly selected from your historical mystery TBR
I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that through a life-time love of mysteries inspired by Agatha Christie...I have never actually read any of her books! So, without further ado, I will be reading Agatha Christie's debut novel featuring Hercule Poirot.
Book: The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie
Date Completed: 3/22/21
I wasn't sure what to expect in actually reading an Agatha Christie mystery; all of my experience has movies and TV. A small part of me was afraid I would be disappointed or the language would feel heavy a burden. But, this was an enjoyable read. I was caught up in the story and characters from the start and was not disappointed that I could not guess the villain. My only critique was the final dialogue by Poirot connecting (or justifying) all the fine points. But overall, thoroughly content.
Book 5Prompt 18. A book set in the '20s of any century (except the 21st)
Book: The Pirate King by Laurie R. King
Date Completed: 4/5/21
Thoroughly enjoyed this adventure, as always. I didn't want it to end..."Please sir, may I have some more!" ;)
Kerri wrote: "Book 4Prompt 10. A book randomly selected from your historical mystery TBR
I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that through a life-time love of mysteries inspired by Agatha Christie...I have never..."
Kerri; Your post reminded me that I haven't read any Agatha Christie since the 1960's & 70's! The Mysterious Affair at Styles would be a great one for a repeat read. Glad you enjoyed!
Happy I could do that for you! I will definitely be adding more mysteries with Poirot to my shelf!
Book 6Prompt 52. A book with water on the cover
Book: Death on the Riviera by Jonh Bude
(This could also work for prompt 28 A book by an author who uses a pseudonym.)
Date Completed: 4/14/21
Book 7Prompt 24. A book set in a religious setting (convent, abbey, vicarage, temple, shrine, etc.)
Jane and the Ghosts of Netley by Stephanie Barron
Date Completed: 05/31/21
It has been quite a long while since I last read any of this series, and I am really glad to get back to it. This is a well-written, clever mystery with a few surprises along the way. I truly enjoy Jane Austen as a lively and clever female sleuth.
Book 8Prompt 13: A book with a female detective
Flavia de Luce, a precocious female detective with a passion for poison. It took a while for the mystery to get started in this one, but once it did, events moved at a rapid pace.
Date Completed: 07/20/21
Prompt 7: a book that has been made into a movie or television show.Book: And Four To Go by Rex Stout.
Not my favorite of this series. 4 short-story mysteries all solved within a day. Having Wolfe out of the brownstone and even as a suspect in 2 of the stories kept it interesting, but then the 2 most captivating mysteries were very similar in nature and motive. 3 stars.
Date Completed: 08/08/2021
Book 10Prompt 6: a locked room mystery.
Book: And Then There Were None (Previously published as Ten Little Indians) by Agatha Christie.
Date completed: 08/15/2021
This is the second of Christie's mysteries that I have actually read and I am finally understanding our fascination with her stories. As with the first one I read earlier this year, I was expecting to be moderately entertained, especially since I had seen the movie years ago. But, I was captivated from the first paragraph and found myself seeking extra reading times to finish. I was hoping for a bit more drama with the last chapter, but thoroughly surprised and satisfied with the final conclusion. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.
Prompt 28: A book by an author who uses a pseudonym.
And Dangerous to Know by Darcie Wilde a pseudonym for Sarah Zettel.
Date Completed:08/31/21
Not my favorite of the series. The mystery was well done, but I felt Rosalind was less confident of herself and her role in this one.
3 stars.
3. A book with a lamp on the cover
The Case of the Left-Handed Lady: Enola Holmes Mystery Series, Book 2 by Nancy Springer.
Date Completed: 10/3/21
Charming and delightful YA series with a refreshing spin on the Great Detective.
Book 13Prompt 21. A cozy historical mystery
The Ghost and Mrs. Jeffries
Date Completed: 10/24/21
This was an ok read for me. I have tried the Mrs. Jefferies series before with little enthusiasm to continue but I was looking for a light read and thought I would give it another chance. While I can see the appeal for those who enjoy the Upstairs-Downstairs life of the Victorian era, this is not for me. 3 stars.
Book 14Prompt 29. A book with a title that includes a character's name.
Serafina and the Black Cloak by Robert Beatty, a fairytale-type mystery for middle-grade readers. I have been looking for a light magical mystery that fits the season...hoping this is it!
Date Completed: 10/31/2021
This is a win! The concept is unique, the story well written, and while classified for middle-grade readers, adults will enjoy this, too. I will definitely be continuing this series.
Book 1522. A book with gothic elements
The Moor by Laurie R. King
Date Completed: 11/14/21
This was a re-read with a gap of more than 10 years. I had forgotten so much of the story that it was like a first-time read, and I enjoyed it much more this round. I think the timing of the season with dark, misty, and rainy mornings helped! :) 3.5 stars.
Going to try to get one more in!Book 16
41. A book connected to a specific season
Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas, Stephanie Barron
Date Completed: 12/26/2021
4 stars
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1. Published in 2021
2. A book set in multiple countries
3. A book with a lamp on the cover
4. A book that has won an award
5. A bestselling historical mystery
6. A locked-room mystery
7. A book that has been made into a movie or television show
8. A book set in a city that has hosted the Olympic Games
9. A book with an animal on the cover or in the title
10. A book randomly selected from your historical mystery TBR
11. A book with an intriguing or inspiring first line
12. A book related to one of the 7 deadly sins (Greed, Gluttony, Wrath, Lust, Sloth, Pride, Envy)
13. A book with a female detective
14. A book by an author who also writes in a different genre
15. A book with a rural/countryside setting on the cover
16. A book with a real historical figure
17. A book by an author of color
18. A book set in the '20s of any century (except the 21st)
19. A book with a disabled character
20. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
21. A cozy historical mystery
22. A book with gothic elements
23. A debut novel
24. A book set in a religious setting (convent, abbey, vicarage, temple, shrine, etc.)
25. A book with a solitary female figure on the cover
26. A book with alliteration in the title
27. A book with the name of a real place in the title
28. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym
29. A book with a title that includes a character's name
30. A book set during wartime
31. A book with a "Clue" weapon on the cover or in the title (rope, revolver, candlestick, lead pipe, dagger or knife, wrench)
32. The first book in a series you have not read before
33. A book recommended in the challenge suggestions thread
34. A book set in a time period you are unfamiliar with
35. A book with a mode of transportation on the cover (carriage, horse, ship, train, automobile, etc.)
36. A book written by an author with your initials
37. A book related to one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse (death, disease, famine, war)
38. A book related to William Shakespeare
39. A book with an "-ing" word in the title
40. A book with a Muslim character
41. A book connected to a specific season
42. A book with a question word in the title (who, what, where, why, when, how)
43. A book that includes a major world event (not a war)
44. A book with food or drink on the cover
45. A book by one of your favorite authors
46. A book with a royal character
47. A book from another group member's bookshelf.
48. A book set in the Southern Hemisphere
49. A book linked to one of the four elements (earth, air, wind, fire)
50. A book with a body part in the title
51. A book set in Medieval times
52. A book with water on the cover