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message 1: by Genevieve (last edited Nov 24, 2021 12:48AM) (new)

Genevieve | 10248 comments Mod
Judge Cover

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021


Did ever see a bookcover and say I've got to read that book and really have no idea what it is about?

For this challenge, choose a book that caught your eye because it was pretty, weird or just plain interesting.

Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

Challenge Rules
*Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

*When you have finished, please re-post your whole challenge as a new message and MARK AS FINISHED or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge


message 2: by Genevieve (last edited Dec 03, 2021 02:24PM) (new)

Genevieve | 10248 comments Mod
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Amanda A. COMPLETED
Amber J
Ferenc COMPLETED
Genevieve COMPLETED
Katelyn
Kim COMPLETED
SANDYE COMPLETED
Shash COMPLETED
Shelly COMPLETED
Stephanie COMPLETED
Tammie
Tari COMPLETED


message 3: by SANDYE (last edited Nov 16, 2021 01:34AM) (new)

SANDYE (sandye_c) | 1219 comments "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021
Date Started: November 1, 2021
Date Completed: November 16, 2021

Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. The Pizza Murders (Inspector Morose 7) by Peter K. Tyson - 11/02/21
The Pizza Murders (Inspector Morose Series Book 7) by Peter K. Tyson

2. Pineapple and Poison (Sticky Sweet 1) by Allyssa Mirry - 11/4/21
Pineapple and Poison (Sticky Sweet Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by Allyssa Mirry

3. Daisy McDare and the Deadly Directorial Affair (Daisy McDare 3) by K.M. Morgan - 11/14/21
Daisy McDare and the Deadly Directorial Affair (Daisy McDare #3) by K.M. Morgan

4. book:Daisy McDare and the Deadly Restaurant Affair|25649452] (Daisy McDare 6) by K.M. Morgan - 11/15/21
Daisy McDare and the Deadly Restaurant Affair (Daisy McDare #6) by K.M. Morgan

5. Thanksgiving and Theft: A Century Cottage Cozy Mysteries novella (Century Cottage novella) by Dianne Ascroft - 11/16/21
Thanksgiving and Theft A Century Cottage Cozy Mysteries novella by Dianne Ascroft


message 4: by Kim (last edited Nov 23, 2021 07:14AM) (new)

Kim (kmyers) | 586 comments "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021
Date Started: November 1, 2021
Date Completed:

Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. Closer to Home (The Herald Spy, #1) by Mercedes Lackey . Mercedes Lackey. 11.7.21
2. The Woman They Could Not Silence One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear by Kate Moore . Kate Moore. 11.7.21
3. The Magical Language of Others by E.J. Koh . E.J. Koh. 11.6.21
4. Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark . P. Djèlí Clark. 11.8.21
5. The Road to Paradise (Vintage National Parks, #1) by Karen Barnett . Karen Barnett. 10-Nov


message 5: by Katelyn (last edited Nov 26, 2021 01:40PM) (new)

Katelyn | 1053 comments "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021

Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. Bourbon on the Rocks (The Barrel House, #2) by Shari J. Ryan - Shari J. Ryan, 11/10/21
2. I Bet You (Waylon University, #2) by Ilsa Madden-Mills - Ilsa Madden-Mills, 11/13/21
3. The Christmas Fountain (Wishful, #9) by Kait Nolan - Kait Nolan, 11/14/21
4. A Partridge and a Pregnancy (Holiday Brothers, #3) by Willa Nash - Willa Nash, 11/18/21
5. The Geek Who Saved Christmas by Annabeth Albert - Annabeth Albert, 11/26/21
6.


message 6: by Tari (last edited Nov 17, 2021 10:08AM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 2567 comments "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021

6/6
Conceited 5-6

1. Trouble in the Treasure by Heather Huffman Heather Huffman 11/3/21
2. Getaway With Murder (Mountain Lodge Mystery #1) by Diane Kelly Diane Kelly 11/4/21
3. I Want You to Haunt Me (Mystic Mutt Mysteries Book 0) by Ellen Riggs Ellen Riggs 11/10/21
4. Dachshund Through the Snow (A Very Murder Christmas Book 1) by Rosie A. Point Rosie A. Point 11/15/21
5. An Eggnog to Die For (A Cape Cod Foodie Mystery Book 2) by Amy Pershing Amy Pershing 11/9/21
6. Death on the Shelf (Haunted Library Mysteries #5) by Allison Brook Allison Brook 11/17/21


message 7: by Genevieve (last edited Nov 15, 2021 07:08AM) (new)

Genevieve | 10248 comments Mod
"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021

Did ever see a bookcover and say I've got to read that book and really have no idea what it is about?

For this challenge, choose a book that caught your eye because it was pretty, weird or just plain interesting.

Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. Murder at the Taffy Shop (Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery #2) by Maddie Day by Maddie Day 11/4/2021
2. A Hex for Danger (An Enchanted Bay Mystery #2) by Esme Addison by Esme Addison 11/07/2021
3. Charmed (Fairy Tale Reform School, #2) by Jen Calonita by Jen Calonita 11/09/2021
4. Dyeing Season (Dewberry Farm Mysteries, #5) by Karen MacInerney by Karen MacInerney 11/11/2021
5. Aged for Murder (A Tuscan Vineyard Cozy Mystery #1) by Fiona Grace by Fiona Grace 11/14/2021


message 8: by Ferenc (last edited Nov 30, 2021 10:37AM) (new)

Ferenc (aeneth) | 2761 comments "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021


Goal: 6/6
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. An Unexpected Mail Order Bride - Blythe Carver - 11/07/21
2. Star Eater - Kerstin Hall - 11/07/21
3. How Beautiful We Were - Imbolo Mbue - 11/12/21
4. Ruthless Gods - Emily A. Duncan - 11/17/21
5. Remote Control - Nnedi Okorafor - 11/18/21
6. Ariadne - Jennifer Saint - 11/25/21

An Unexpected Mail Order Bride (Shady Forks Brides, #1) by Blythe Carver Star Eater by Kerstin Hall How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue Ruthless Gods (Something Dark and Holy, #2) by Emily A. Duncan Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor Ariadne by Jennifer Saint


message 9: by Stephanie (last edited Nov 10, 2021 09:13PM) (new)


message 10: by Shash (last edited Nov 23, 2021 08:30PM) (new)

Shash | 2891 comments "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
November 2021

Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. Enchantment (The Kingdom Chronicles, #5) by Camille Peters Enchantment by Camille Peters (11/4/21)
2. The Star-Crossed Seamstress (The Mannequin #3) by Suzanne G. Rogers The Star-Crossed Seamstress by Suzanne G. Rogers (11/14/21)
3 Pride and Precipitation (Chick Flick Clique Romantic Comedy #1) by Heather Horrocks Pride and Precipitation by Heather Horrocks (11/14/21)
4. Love Finds You in Holiday, Florida by Sandra D. Bricker Love Finds You in Holiday, Florida by Sandra D. Bricker (11/16/21)
5. The Beast and the Enchantress (A Villain's Ever After, #1) by Camille Peters The Beast and the Enchantress by Camille Peters (11/18/21)
6. Sea of Strangers (Nurses of New York, #1) by Amelia C. Adams Sea of Strangers by Amelia C. Adams (11/23/21)


message 11: by Genevieve (last edited Oct 30, 2021 04:03PM) (new)

Genevieve | 10248 comments Mod
Welcome SANDYE, Kim, Katelyn, Tari, Ferenc, Stephanie, and Shash


message 12: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10248 comments Mod
Kim wrote: ""Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021

Goal: 0/6
Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books"


Kim you signed up twice. I am going to delete one.


message 13: by Tammie (last edited Nov 17, 2021 07:33PM) (new)

Tammie | 693 comments Conceited Level | 5/6

1. Long Bright River by Liz Moore 11/5
2. Playing with Fire by L.J. Shen 11/9
3. The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones 11/9
4. The Empire State Series by Louise Bay 11/10
5. The Knight's Kiss (Royal Scandals San Rimini, #4) by Nicole Burnham 11/13
6. Death of a Wandering Wolf (A Hungarian Tea House Mystery #2) by Julia Buckley 11/17


message 14: by Amanda A (last edited Dec 03, 2021 12:14PM) (new)

Amanda A | 723 comments "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021
Conceited: 6/5-6


Christmas Cupcake Murder (Hannah Swensen, #26) by Joanne Fluke by Joanne Fluke 11/2
The Christmas Wedding Guest (Wishing Tree, #1) by Susan Mallery by Susan Mallery 11/9
Riverbend Gap (Riverbend, #1) by Denise Hunter by Denise Hunter 11/12
The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel by Kristin Harmel 11/14
Trick or Treat (Resort at Castaway Bay, #3) by Kathi Daley by Kathi Daley 11/27
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner by Sarah Penner 11/28


message 15: by Shelly (last edited Nov 30, 2021 06:57AM) (new)

Shelly | 703 comments FINISHED

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021

Did ever see a bookcover and say I've got to read that book and really have no idea what it is about?

For this challenge, choose a book that caught your eye because it was pretty, weird or just plain interesting
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. That Touch of Ink (Mad for Mod Mystery, #2) by Diane Vallere - Diane Vallere 11/04/21
2. Seven Deadly Sequins (Bonnie & Clyde Mysteries Book 2) by Julie Anne Lindsey - Julie Anne Lindsey 11/14/21
3. Murder Outside the Lines (Pen & Ink Mysteries #3) by Krista Davis - Krista Davis 11/19/21
4. The Pint of No Return (A Sloan Krause Mystery, #2) by Ellie Alexander - Ellie Alexander 11/25/21
5. Ukulele Murder (Aloha Lagoon Mysteries #1) by Leslie Langtry - Leslie Langtry 11/28/21
6. Kernel of Truth (Popcorn Shop Mystery #1) by Kristi Abbott - Kristi Abbott 11/30/21


message 16: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10248 comments Mod
Welcome Tammie, Amanda A, Shelly


Amber J (Thereadingwitch) (ismachar) "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021

Superficial: Read 3-4 books

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message 18: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10248 comments Mod
Welcome Amber J


message 20: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10248 comments Mod
Congrats Stephanie


message 21: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10248 comments Mod
Stephanie wrote: "FINISHED!

Conceited 5-6

1. My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite 11/1/21
2. [bookcover:This Poiso..."


Did you enjoy My Sister? Its been on my TBR list for a while.


message 22: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10248 comments Mod
FINISHED
"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021

Did ever see a book cover and say I've got to read that book and really have no idea what it is about?

For this challenge, choose a book that caught your eye because it was pretty, weird or just plain interesting.

Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. Murder at the Taffy Shop (Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery #2) by Maddie Day by Maddie Day 11/4/2021
2. A Hex for Danger (An Enchanted Bay Mystery #2) by Esme Addison by Esme Addison 11/07/2021
3. Charmed (Fairy Tale Reform School, #2) by Jen Calonita by Jen Calonita 11/09/2021
4. Dyeing Season (Dewberry Farm Mysteries, #5) by Karen MacInerney by Karen MacInerney 11/11/2021
5. Aged for Murder (A Tuscan Vineyard Cozy Mystery #1) by Fiona Grace by Fiona Grace 11/14/2021


message 23: by SANDYE (new)

SANDYE (sandye_c) | 1219 comments Final Post!

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021
Date Started: November 1, 2021
Date Completed: November 16, 2021

Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. The Pizza Murders (Inspector Morose 7) by Peter K. Tyson - 11/02/21
The Pizza Murders (Inspector Morose Series Book 7) by Peter K. Tyson

2. Pineapple and Poison (Sticky Sweet 1) by Allyssa Mirry - 11/4/21
Pineapple and Poison (Sticky Sweet Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by Allyssa Mirry

3. Daisy McDare and the Deadly Directorial Affair (Daisy McDare 3) by K.M. Morgan - 11/14/21
Daisy McDare and the Deadly Directorial Affair (Daisy McDare #3) by K.M. Morgan

4. book:Daisy McDare and the Deadly Restaurant Affair|25649452] (Daisy McDare 6) by K.M. Morgan - 11/15/21
Daisy McDare and the Deadly Restaurant Affair (Daisy McDare #6) by K.M. Morgan

5. Thanksgiving and Theft: A Century Cottage Cozy Mysteries novella by Dianne Ascroft - 11/16/21
Thanksgiving and Theft A Century Cottage Cozy Mysteries novella by Dianne Ascroft


message 24: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10248 comments Mod
Congrats SANDYE


message 25: by Tari (new)

Tari (thann) | 2567 comments Finished

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021

6/6
Conceited 5-6

1. Trouble in the Treasure by Heather Huffman Heather Huffman 11/3/21
2. Getaway With Murder (Mountain Lodge Mystery #1) by Diane Kelly Diane Kelly 11/4/21
3. I Want You to Haunt Me (Mystic Mutt Mysteries Book 0) by Ellen Riggs Ellen Riggs 11/10/21
4. Dachshund Through the Snow (A Very Murder Christmas Book 1) by Rosie A. Point Rosie A. Point 11/15/21
5. An Eggnog to Die For (A Cape Cod Foodie Mystery Book 2) by Amy Pershing Amy Pershing 11/9/21
6. Death on the Shelf (Haunted Library Mysteries #5) by Allison Brook Allison Brook 11/17/21


message 26: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10248 comments Mod
Congrats Tari


message 27: by Tari (new)

Tari (thann) | 2567 comments Genevieve wrote: "Congrats Tari"

Thanks, Genevieve!


message 28: by Kim (new)

Kim (kmyers) | 586 comments "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021
Date Started: November 1, 2021
Date Completed: 11.23.21

Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. Closer to Home (The Herald Spy, #1) by Mercedes Lackey . Mercedes Lackey. 11.7.21
2. The Woman They Could Not Silence One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear by Kate Moore . Kate Moore. 11.7.21
3. The Magical Language of Others by E.J. Koh . E.J. Koh. 11.6.21
4. Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark . P. Djèlí Clark. 11.8.21
5. The Road to Paradise (Vintage National Parks, #1) by Karen Barnett . Karen Barnett. 10-Nov


message 29: by Kim (new)

Kim (kmyers) | 586 comments Genevieve wrote: "Kim wrote: ""Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021

Goal: 0/6
Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books"

I must have thought I was signing up for the Standalone challenge, which apparently I didn't sign up for.

Ki..."



message 30: by Shash (new)

Shash | 2891 comments Finished! :)

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
November 2021

Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. Enchantment (The Kingdom Chronicles, #5) by Camille Peters Enchantment by Camille Peters (11/4/21)
2. The Star-Crossed Seamstress (The Mannequin #3) by Suzanne G. Rogers The Star-Crossed Seamstress by Suzanne G. Rogers (11/14/21)
3 Pride and Precipitation (Chick Flick Clique Romantic Comedy #1) by Heather Horrocks Pride and Precipitation by Heather Horrocks (11/14/21)
4. Love Finds You in Holiday, Florida by Sandra D. Bricker Love Finds You in Holiday, Florida by Sandra D. Bricker (11/16/21)
5. The Beast and the Enchantress (A Villain's Ever After, #1) by Camille Peters The Beast and the Enchantress by Camille Peters (11/18/21)
6. Sea of Strangers (Nurses of New York, #1) by Amelia C. Adams Sea of Strangers by Amelia C. Adams (11/23/21)


message 31: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10248 comments Mod
Congrats Kim and Shash.


message 32: by Shelly (new)

Shelly | 703 comments FINISHED

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021

Did ever see a bookcover and say I've got to read that book and really have no idea what it is about?

For this challenge, choose a book that caught your eye because it was pretty, weird or just plain interesting
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. That Touch of Ink (Mad for Mod Mystery, #2) by Diane Vallere - Diane Vallere 11/04/21
2. Seven Deadly Sequins (Bonnie & Clyde Mysteries Book 2) by Julie Anne Lindsey - Julie Anne Lindsey 11/14/21
3. Murder Outside the Lines (Pen & Ink Mysteries #3) by Krista Davis - Krista Davis 11/19/21
4. The Pint of No Return (A Sloan Krause Mystery, #2) by Ellie Alexander - Ellie Alexander 11/25/21
5. Ukulele Murder (Aloha Lagoon Mysteries #1) by Leslie Langtry - Leslie Langtry 11/28/21
6. Kernel of Truth (Popcorn Shop Mystery #1) by Kristi Abbott - Kristi Abbott 11/30/21


message 33: by Ferenc (new)

Ferenc (aeneth) | 2761 comments Completed!

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021


Goal: 6/6
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. An Unexpected Mail Order Bride - Blythe Carver - 11/07/21
2. Star Eater - Kerstin Hall - 11/07/21
3. How Beautiful We Were - Imbolo Mbue - 11/12/21
4. Ruthless Gods - Emily A. Duncan - 11/17/21
5. Remote Control - Nnedi Okorafor - 11/18/21
6. Ariadne - Jennifer Saint - 11/25/21

An Unexpected Mail Order Bride (Shady Forks Brides, #1) by Blythe Carver Star Eater by Kerstin Hall How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue Ruthless Gods (Something Dark and Holy, #2) by Emily A. Duncan Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor Ariadne by Jennifer Saint


message 34: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10248 comments Mod
Congrats Shelly and Ferenc


message 35: by Amanda A (new)

Amanda A | 723 comments Finished

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021- November 30, 2021
Conceited: 6/5-6


Christmas Cupcake Murder (Hannah Swensen, #26) by Joanne Fluke by Joanne Fluke 11/2
The Christmas Wedding Guest (Wishing Tree, #1) by Susan Mallery by Susan Mallery 11/9
Riverbend Gap (Riverbend, #1) by Denise Hunter by Denise Hunter 11/12
The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel by Kristin Harmel 11/14
Trick or Treat (Resort at Castaway Bay, #3) by Kathi Daley by Kathi Daley 11/27
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner by Sarah Penner 11/28


message 36: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10248 comments Mod
Congrats Amanda A


message 37: by Chelsea (new)

Chelsea Skinner (chelspels) | 1021 comments *COMPLETION POST*
(Don't have access at work so I'm backlogging all my posts now.)

"Judge a Book by Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021


Conceited: 5-6 Books
6/5-6

1. Starshine - G.S. Jennsen 11/2/21
2. Paracosm - Bleath: The Hauntings - Anya Allyn 11/3/21
3. Star Raider - Susan Grant 11/3/21
4. Kissed by Fire - Kimber White 11/3/21
5. Texas Secrets - Jean Brashear 11/4/21
6. The Secret - Lexy Timms 11/8/21

Starshine (Aurora Rising #1; Aurora Rhapsody #1) by G.S. Jennsen Paracosm - Bleath The Hauntings by Anya Allyn Star Raider (Star, #0.5) by Susan Grant Kissed by Fire (Dragonkeepers, #1) by Kimber White Texas Secrets (The Gallaghers of Morning Star #1) by Jean Brashear The Secret (Billionaire Secrets #1) by Lexy Timms


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