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message 1: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (last edited Mar 14, 2022 12:42PM) (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27518 comments Mod
April 2022 MINI CHALLENGES


RULES

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

** A book can be used only 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. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day:
Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.

2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).


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message 2: by Brenda (last edited Apr 27, 2022 09:14PM) (new)

Brenda | 5058 comments April 2022 Mini Challenge
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1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.
Crossing the Lines by Sulari Gentill 4s 17/4/22

2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.
Watch Her Disappear by Lisa Regan 5s 7/4/22 the prom

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).
Tamsin by Annie Seaton 4s 4/4/22 bar/alcohol in contents

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.
Dancing with the Enemy by Diane Armstrong 5s 24/4/22 2 people on the boat

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).
Sister Stardust by Jane Green 2s 1/4/22 stars

Crossing the Lines by Sulari Gentill Watch Her Disappear (Detective Josie Quinn #14) by Lisa Regan Tamsin (Pentecost Island #4) by Annie Seaton Dancing with the Enemy by Diane Armstrong Sister Stardust by Jane Green


message 3: by Meg (last edited Apr 19, 2022 01:55PM) (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2322 comments Mini challenge
April 2022 🎈

1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.

Murder by the Book (Sophie Sayers Village Mysteries #4) by Debbie Young Murder by the Book 04/12

2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.

Stayin' Alive (Country Club Murder #10) by Julie Mulhern Stayin' Alive 04/10

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).

Death Distilled (Whisky Business Mystery, #2) by Melinda Mullet Death Distilled 04/14

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.

A Moonlit Murder (The Maui Mystery Series Book 3) by Kay Hadashi A Moonlit Murder 04/18

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).

Motion for Murder (Jamie Winters, #1) by Kelly Rey Motion for Murder 04/15


message 4: by Patrizia (last edited Apr 18, 2022 01:38AM) (new)

Patrizia | 330 comments April 2022 Mini Challenge

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1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.
bookmobile- Checking Out Crime by Laurie Cass 10 April; 5☆
Checking Out Crime (Bookmobile Cat Mystery, #9) by Laurie Cass

2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.
the protagonist goes to three parties in this story- Books of a Feather by Kate Carlisle 17 April; 5☆
Books of a Feather (Bibliophile Mystery #10) by Kate Carlisle

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).
pub- An Ale of Two Cities by Sarah Fox 13 April; 5☆
An Ale of Two Cities (Literary Pub Mystery, #2) by Sarah Fox

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.
Un crimine (e una lager) (=Crime and Lager ) by Blake Pierce 4 April; 3☆
Un crimine (e una lager) (Un giallo della serie Viaggio in Europa — Libro 3) by Blake Pierce

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).
Lantern in the Lighthouse by Kathi Daley 6 April; 5☆
Lantern in the Lighthouse (The Inn at Holiday Bay) by Kathi Daley


message 5: by Alice (last edited Apr 29, 2022 12:30PM) (new)

Alice | 3855 comments 1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting. The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles

2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story. A Side of Murder by Amy Pershing

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).


message 6: by Victoria (last edited Apr 17, 2022 07:15AM) (new)

Victoria | 3 comments April 2022 Mini-Challenges - 3/5

✔1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile, or bookshop setting.
Read It and Weep by Jenn McKinlay (FINISHED 4/8/22)
Read It and Weep (Library Lover's Mystery, #4) by Jenn McKinlay

✔2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.
Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto (FINISHED 4/17/22)
Four Aunties and a Wedding (Aunties, #2) by Jesse Q. Sutanto

✔3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).
Murder in an Irish Village by Carlene O'Connor (FINISHED 4/14/22)
Murder in an Irish Village (Irish Village Mystery #1) by Carlene O'Connor

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.
Murder on the QE2 by Jessica Fletcher
Murder on the QE2 (Murder, She Wrote, #9) by Jessica Fletcher

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).
Twelve Slays of Christmas by Jacqueline Frost
Twelve Slays of Christmas (A Christmas Tree Farm Mystery, #1) by Jacqueline Frost


message 7: by Mary (Biblophile) (last edited Apr 23, 2022 05:51AM) (new)

Mary  (Biblophile) | 4610 comments April 2022 Mini-Challenges


Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.....A Photo of Murder.....4/1/2022

Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title......Deadly Director's Cut....4/3/2022

Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc)......A Time to Swill.....4/8/2022

Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story......Quilting Calamity: A Quilting Cozy Mystery........4/16/2022

Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc)......Once Wicked.....4/23/2022

A Photo of Murder (Seabreeze Bookshop #3) by Penny Brooke Deadly Director's Cut (A Catskill Summer Resort Mystery, #2) by Vicki Delany A Time to Swill (Chloe Jackson, Sea Glass Saloon Mystery, #2) by Sherry Harris Quilting Calamity A Quilting Cozy Mystery (Quilting Cozy Mysteries Book 2) by Kathryn Mykel Once Wicked (Teas and Temptations, #1) by Cindy Stark


message 8: by Jennifer (last edited Apr 16, 2022 06:45AM) (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) In! Finished 4/16

1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting. To the Tome of Murder
2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title. Till Death Do Us Tart
3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc). The Banty House (the sisters make moonshine as part of how they make a living)
4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story. Murder Afloat A Lottie Lindberg 1900's Cozy Mystery by Ruby Riverton
5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc). The Dark Hours (Renée Ballard, #4; Harry Bosch Universe, #35) by Michael Connelly


message 9: by JennH (last edited Apr 27, 2022 08:49AM) (new)

JennH | 1048 comments April 2022 Mini Challenges

✔1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.
Killer Research by Jenn McKinlay - 4/13

✔2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.
Murder on an Irish Farm by Carlene O'Connor 4/26/22

✔3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).
To the Tome of Murder by Lauren Elliott - 4/15
To the Tome of Murder (Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery, #7) by Lauren Elliott

✔4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.
Don't Start Now by Tara September - 4/11

✔5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).
Goodnight June by Sarah Jio 4/27/22
Goodnight June by Sarah Jio

Don't Start Now by Tara September Killer Research (Library Lover's Mystery, #12) by Jenn McKinlay To the Tome of Murder (Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery, #7) by Lauren Elliott Murder on an Irish Farm (Irish Village Mystery, #8) by Carlene O'Connor Goodnight June by Sarah Jio


message 10: by Jonquil (last edited Apr 23, 2022 04:02PM) (new)

Jonquil | 142 comments April 2022 Mini Challenges

5/5 DONE

1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: library setting Deadly Ever After Eva Gates 4/21
2. April 3 is World Party Day: party - wedding reception The Mystery of Albert E. Finch Callie Hutton 4/3
3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: features alcohol Samantha Warren mixes the drink at a fundraiser that kills a man A Dash of Death Michelle Hillen Klump 4/8
4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: cruise ship as part of story. Murder on the QE2 Jessica Fletcher 4/15
5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: celestial object on the cover Annabel Chase 4/19
Magic & Murder (Starry Hollow Witches #1) by Annabel Chase


message 11: by Paulette (last edited Apr 16, 2022 09:49PM) (new)

Paulette | 1161 comments April challenges

✔ 1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting. Plaid and Plagiarism
Plaid and Plagiarism (Highland Bookshop Mystery #1) by Molly MacRae

✔ 2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title. Death Crashes the Party
Death Crashes the Party (Liv And Di In Dixie Mystery #1) by Vickie Fee

✔ 3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc). The Cure for What Ales You
The Cure for What Ales You (Sloan Krause, #5) by Ellie Alexander

✔ 4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story. Kelly's Koffee Shop
Kelly's Koffee Shop (Cedar Bay Mystery #1) by Dianne Harman


✔ 5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc). Second Star
Second Star (Neverland Transmissions, #1) by J.M. Sullivan


message 12: by Julesy (last edited Apr 24, 2022 09:20PM) (new)

Julesy | 1411 comments April 2022 mini challenge

Updated: Apr. 25
Progress: 5/5

🌷1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.
For Whom the Book Tolls (An Antique Bookshop Mystery, #1) by Laura Gail Black For Whom the Book Tolls by Laura Gail Black

🌷2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.
Hollywood Ending The Second Detective by Day Humorous Mystery (Detective by Day Mystery Book 2) by Kellye Garrett Hollywood Ending: The Second Detective by Day Humorous Mystery by Kellye Garrett - Apr. 6

🌷3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).
Killer Chardonnay (Colorado Wine Mystery #1) by Kate Lansing Killer Chardonnay by Kate Lansing - Apr. 10

🌷4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.
Donut (The Puppy Place #63) by Ellen Miles Donut by Ellen Miles - Apr. 3

🌷5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).
The Madness of Mercury (Zodiac Mystery #1) by Connie di Marco The Madness of Mercury by Connie di Marco - Apr. 25


message 13: by Phrynne (last edited Apr 23, 2022 09:59PM) (new)

Phrynne | 627 comments April 2022 Mini Challenge
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1. Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.
Death By Beach Read by Eva Gates 4 stars

2. Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.
book:Murder on a Melbourne Tram|60556172] by Brigid George 3 stars

3. Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).
The Merlot Murders by Ellen Crosby 2 stars

4. Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.
The Sun Rose in Paris by Penny Fields-Schneider 3 stars

5. Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).
The Big Dark Sky by Dean Koontz 4 stars

Death by Beach Read (Lighthouse Library Mystery #9) by Eva Gates Murder on a Melbourne Tram (Dusty Kent Mysteries #6) by Brigid George The Merlot Murders (Wine Country Mysteries #1) by Ellen Crosby The Sun Rose in Paris (Portraits in Blue #1) by Penny Fields-Schneider The Big Dark Sky by Dean Koontz


message 14: by Michelle (new)

Michelle Munger | 129 comments APRIL 2022 Mini Challenge:

1. Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.
A Murder Between the Pages by Amy Lillard

2. Read a book featuring a party or that has the word 'party' in the title.
Death Crashes the Party by Vickie Fee

3. Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story.
Murder on the Rocks by Allyson K. Abbott

4. Read a book featuring a cruise ship or a boat on the cover or as part of the story.
Hark the Herald Angels Slay by Vicki Delany

5. Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (moon)
Motorhomes, Maps, & Murder by Tonya Kappes

A Murder Between the Pages (Main Street Book Club Mysteries #2) by Amy Lillard Death Crashes the Party (Liv And Di In Dixie Mystery #1) by Vickie Fee Murder on the Rocks (Mack's Bar Mystery, #1) by Allyson K. Abbott Hark the Herald Angels Slay (A Year-Round Christmas Mystery, #3) by Vicki Delany Motorhomes, Maps, & Murder (Camper & Criminals #5) by Tonya Kappes


message 15: by Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (last edited Apr 09, 2022 04:56PM) (new)

Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (shuga) | 217 comments April 2022 MINI CHALLENGES

1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting. Book, Line and Sinker 04/09/2022

2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title. Slashing Through the Snow 04/02/2022 (features a wedding party with dancing)

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).

Slashing Through the Snow (Christmas Tree Farm Mystery, #3) by Jacqueline Frost Book, Line and Sinker (Library Lover's Mystery, #3) by Jenn McKinlay


message 16: by Genevieve (last edited Apr 27, 2022 04:57AM) (new)

Genevieve | 195 comments April 2022 MINI CHALLENGES

1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.

2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).
Death on Tap by Ellie Alexander 4/21/2022
4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).


message 17: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 8980 comments Heather - you didn't swap the holiday I would have chosen, but I like that I can use my author of the month selection now.

April Mini-Challenge

Library Week, Children’s Book Day, and National Bookmobile Day: The Cracked Spine

World Party Day: A Catered Tea Party

New Beer’s Eve: Draw and Order

Titanic Remembrance Day: Scam Chowder

Global Astronomy Month and International Astronomy Day: Ravenmocker


The Cracked Spine (Scottish Bookshop Mystery, #1) by Paige Shelton A Catered Tea Party (A Mystery with Recipes #12) by Isis Crawford Draw and Order (A Paint & Shine Mystery #2) by Cheryl Hollon Scam Chowder (A Five-Ingredient Mystery, #2) by Maya Corrigan Ravenmocker (Molly Bearpaw, #1) by Jean Hager



message 18: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27518 comments Mod
Linda — That was sort of why I moved the other to next month. The two switched prompts seemed to fit better that way. 😉


message 19: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 8980 comments Heather L wrote: "Linda — That was sort of why I moved the other to next month. The two switched prompts seemed to fit better that way. 😉"

I'm excited that I'll finally get to my flower book that I never seem to get to. Also that my May AOM book will fit in next month's challenge too, unless you go changing things.


message 20: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27518 comments Mod
Linda — Nope, not planning on changing anything for May. 😶


message 21: by Catsalive (last edited Apr 20, 2022 12:29AM) (new)

Catsalive | 74 comments April 2022 Mini Challenge
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1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.
The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander 14/4 3.5★

2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title. - housewarming party
All About Ella by Meredith Appleyard 3/4 5★

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc). - bar, MC seems to have a bit of an alcohol problem
The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey 10/4 3.5★

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story. HMS Reliant & Victory
Temeraire by Naomi Novik 20/4 4.5★

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).
After the Lights Go Out by Lili Wilkinson 18/4 3★

The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander All About Ella by Meredith Appleyard The Dark Lake (Gemma Woodstock #1) by Sarah Bailey Temeraire (Temeraire, #1) by Naomi Novik After the Lights Go Out by Lili Wilkinson


message 22: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (last edited Apr 23, 2022 01:38AM) (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4147 comments Mod
April Challenge
Duration: April 1 - April 30

Done

1.- Library Week / Children’s Book Day / National Bookmobile Day: Deadly Editions by Paige Shelton (13/04/2022 - ★★★★)
2.- World Party Day: The Wolf, the Curse and the Party by Mina Carter (17/04/2022 - ★★★)
3.- New Beer’s Eve: A Case of Syrah, Syrah by Nancy J. Parra (08/04/2022 - ★★☆)
4.- Titanic Remembrance Day: Seriously Hot Ship by Milly Taiden (22/04/2022 - ★★★☆)
5.- Global Astronomy Month / International Astronomy Day: The Cat of Christmas Present by Kathi Daley (20/04/2022 - ★★★★)

Deadly Editions A Scottish Bookshop Mystery by Paige Shelton The Wolf, the Curse and the Party (Paranormal Protection Agency #2) by Mina Carter A Case of Syrah, Syrah by Nancy J. Parra Seriously Hot Ship (Paranormal Dating Agency, #40) by Milly Taiden The Cat of Christmas Present (Whales and Tails #10) by Kathi Daley


message 23: by Brenna (last edited Apr 28, 2022 10:21AM) (new)

Brenna Donahue | 2419 comments April Challenge
Progress: 2/5

1. ✔️ The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.
A Photo of Murder by Penny Brooke
A Photo of Murder (Seabreeze Bookshop #3) by Penny Brooke

2. ✔️ April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.
Murder at Ochre Court by Alyssa Maxwell
Murder at Ochre Court (Gilded Newport Mysteries #6) by Alyssa Maxwell

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).
Death on Tap by Ellie Alexander
Death on Tap (Sloan Krause #1) by Ellie Alexander

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.
Killer Cruise by A.R. Winters
Killer Cruise (Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries, #1) by A.R. Winters

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).
Afraid of the Dark by H.P. Mallory
Afraid of the Dark (Midlife Spirits, #1) by H.P. Mallory


message 24: by christene_littlelibrary (last edited Apr 21, 2022 01:55AM) (new)

christene_littlelibrary (cpaulanavarro) | 25 comments April Challenge
Progress: 5/5

✔️ 1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.
The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler

✔️ 2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.
Say You're Sorry by Melinda Leigh
**Secret Party before MC went missing**

✔️ 3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).
Tell Me the Truth by Kiersten Modglin

✔️ 4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story
Best You
Best You by Keith Yocum

✔️ 5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).
The Awakening (Zodiac Academy, #1) by Caroline Peckham


message 25: by Tari (last edited Jul 12, 2022 08:46AM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 274 comments April 2022 MINI CHALLENGES
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1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.
Bookshop-A Photo of Murder Penny Brooke 4/9/22

2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.
They had a come as your favorite mystery sleuth party Bells, Tails and Murder Kathy Manos Penn 4/7/22

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc.).
Champagne on cover- Simmering with Resentment (A Cookbook Nook Mystery #11) by Daryl Wood Gerber Daryl Wood Gerber 4/26/22

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.
Story and cover, cruise ship- Murder Takes a Bow An Olivia Morgan Cruise Ship Mystery by Wendy Neugent Wendy Neugent 7/11/22

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc.).
The Thief in the Night (Razzy Cat Cozy Mystery, #4) by Courtney McFarlin Courtney McFarlin 4/13/22


message 26: by Paula (new)

Paula S (paula_s) | 104 comments April 2022 MINI CHALLENGES
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1. Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.
Prologue to Murder
2. Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.
Death Around the Bend
3. Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).
Mai Tais and Murder: A Tiki Mystery
4. Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.
Cruise Control
5. Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc.)
Hexes & Hot Flashes

Prologue to Murder (Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery, #2) by Lauren Elliott Death Around the Bend (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #3) by T.E. Kinsey Mai Tais and Murder A Tiki Mystery (The McCreadie Mysteries Book 1) by Andrew Culver Cruise Control (Cruise Ship Mysteries, #6) by Hope Callaghan Hexes & Hot Flashes (The Oracle of Wynter #1) by Lisa Manifold


message 27: by Shelly (last edited May 01, 2022 12:52PM) (new)

Shelly | 67 comments April 2022 MINI CHALLENGES

4/5

RULES

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

** A book can be used only 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. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library.
Read It and Weep - Jenn McKinlay 04/08/22
Read It and Weep (Library Lover's Mystery, #4) by Jenn McKinlay

🐣2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party.
No Grater Crime - Maddie Day 04/15/22
No Grater Crime (A Country Store Mystery) by Maddie Day

🐣3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).
Beyond a Reasonable Stout - Ellie Alexander 04/29/22 micro-brewery
Beyond a Reasonable Stout (Sloan Krause #3) by Ellie Alexander

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.

🐣5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).
Deadly Summer Nights - Vicki Delany 04/07/22 STARS
Deadly Summer Nights (Catskill Summer Resort Mystery #1) by Vicki Delany


message 28: by ~Teresa (last edited Apr 24, 2022 07:21PM) (new)

 ~Teresa APRIL MINI CHALLENGE ~ 2022

📚1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, Bookmobile or bookshop setting.

The Book Charmer/Karen Hawkins ~ 4/10/2022

📚2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.

Murder at North Pond/London Lovett ~ 4/5/2022

📚3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).

The Bookshop Hotel/A.K. Klemm ~ 4/6/2022

📚4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.

The Haunting of Brynn Wilder/Wendy Webb ~ 4/19/2022

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).


message 29: by Lilili (last edited Apr 27, 2022 12:27AM) (new)

Lilili April 2022 Mini Challenges

✔ 1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting..

Fit to Die
Fit to Die (A Supper Club Mystery, #2) by J.B. Stanley

2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.

Storie ciniche
Storie ciniche by W. Somerset Maugham

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).

Gente di Dublino
Gente di Dublino by James Joyce

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.

Murder on the SS Rosa
Murder on the SS Rosa (Ginger Gold Mysteries #0.5) by Lee Strauss

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).


message 30: by Amber (last edited Apr 30, 2022 06:28PM) (new)

Amber (arboan) | 154 comments 1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.
Of Books and Bagpipes 04.04.22


2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.
A Toast to Murder 04.20.22

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).
Shots in the Dark 04.05.22

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.
Death to the Highest Bidder

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).
Roller Rink Witchcraft 04.17.22


message 31: by Brandy (new)

Brandy Sims | 6 comments I'm in but probably won't finish them all this month. Life is a bit extra hectic right now!

1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.

2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc). READING - Wine for Normal People: A Guide for Real People Who Like Wine, but Not the Snobbery That Goes with It

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story. DONE - Around the World in Eighty Days (1/5 stars, I just found this book pretty boring)

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).


message 32: by Patrizia (new)

Patrizia | 330 comments Done!

April 2022 Mini Challenge

1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.
bookmobile- Checking Out Crime by Laurie Cass 10 April; 5☆
Checking Out Crime (Bookmobile Cat Mystery, #9) by Laurie Cass

2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.
the protagonist goes to three parties in this story- Books of a Feather by Kate Carlisle 17 April; 5☆
Books of a Feather (Bibliophile Mystery #10) by Kate Carlisle

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).
pub- An Ale of Two Cities by Sarah Fox 13 April; 5☆
An Ale of Two Cities (Literary Pub Mystery, #2) by Sarah Fox

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story.
Un crimine (e una lager) (=Crime and Lager ) by Blake Pierce 4 April; 3☆
Un crimine (e una lager) (Un giallo della serie Viaggio in Europa — Libro 3) by Blake Pierce

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).
Lantern in the Lighthouse by Kathi Daley 6 April; 5☆
Lantern in the Lighthouse (The Inn at Holiday Bay) by Kathi Daley


message 33: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5058 comments Well done Patrizia :)


christene_littlelibrary (cpaulanavarro) | 25 comments Update msg #24

Progress: 4/5

✔️ 1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.
The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler

✔️ 2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title.
Say You're Sorry by Melinda Leigh
**Secret Party before MC went missing**

✔️ 3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc).
Tell Me the Truth by Kiersten Modglin

✔️ 5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).
The Awakening (Zodiac Academy, #1) by Caroline Peckham


message 35: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4147 comments Mod
Congrats, Patrizia!


message 36: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2322 comments April 2022 🎈 is done! See message #3,


message 37: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27518 comments Mod
Congrats, Meg and Patricia!


message 38: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27518 comments Mod
Finished yesterday, the earliest I’ve been done in ages.


1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting. The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton

2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title. Betsy-Tacy, by Maud Hart Lovelace

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story. Ripped From the Pages by Kate Carlisle

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story. The Titanic Murders by Max Allan Collins

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover. Murder in Scorpio by Martha C. Lawrence


The Cracked Spine (Scottish Bookshop Mystery, #1) by Paige Shelton Betsy-Tacy, (Betsy-Tacy, #1) by Maud Hart Lovelace Ripped From the Pages (Bibliophile Mystery, #9) by Kate Carlisle The Titanic Murders by Max Allan Collins Murder in Scorpio (Elizabeth Chase, #1) by Martha C. Lawrence


message 39: by Julesy (new)

Julesy | 1411 comments Congratulations, Meg, Patrizia and Heather. Great job!


message 40: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5058 comments Well done Meg and Heather!


message 41: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2322 comments Congrats Patrizia and Heather!


message 42: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2322 comments Thank you everybody! 😊


message 43: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27518 comments Mod
Thanks, guys! 😊


message 44: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4147 comments Mod
Congrats, Meg! Congrats, Heather!


message 45: by Patrizia (new)

Patrizia | 330 comments Thank you! And congrats to finishers.


message 46: by Catsalive (new)

Catsalive | 74 comments Complete

April 2022 Mini Challenge
5/5


1. The first week in April is Library Week, April 2 Children’s Book Day, and April 13 National Bookmobile Day: Read a book with a library, bookmobile or bookshop setting.
The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander 14/4 3.5★

2. April 3 is World Party Day: Read a book featuring a party or that has the word ‘party’ in the title. - housewarming party
All About Ella by Meredith Appleyard 3/4 5★

3. April 6 is New Beer’s Eve: Read a book that features alcohol on the cover or as part of the story (bar, distillery, winery, vineyard, etc). - bar, MC seems to have a bit of an alcohol problem
The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey 10/4 3.5★

4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story. HMS Reliant & Victory
Temeraire by Naomi Novik 20/4 4.5★

5. April is Global Astronomy Month and April 28 is International Astronomy Day: Read a book with a celestial object on the cover (sun, moon, stars, asteroid, planet, etc).
After the Lights Go Out by Lili Wilkinson 18/4 3★

The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander All About Ella by Meredith Appleyard The Dark Lake (Gemma Woodstock #1) by Sarah Bailey Temeraire (Temeraire, #1) by Naomi Novik After the Lights Go Out by Lili Wilkinson


christene_littlelibrary (cpaulanavarro) | 25 comments Update msg #24
Progress: 5/5

✔️ 4. April 15 is Titanic Remembrance Day: Read a book featuring a cruise ship or boat on the cover or as part of the story
Best You
Best You by Keith Yocum


message 48: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4147 comments Mod
Congrats, catsalive! Congrats, Christene!


message 49: by Linda (last edited Apr 22, 2022 04:50AM) (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 8980 comments And just like that, April is done!

Library Week, Children’s Book Day, and National Bookmobile Day: The Cracked Spine 4/12/22

World Party Day: A Catered Tea Party 4/21/22

New Beer’s Eve: Draw and Order 4/15/22

Titanic Remembrance Day: Scam Chowder 4/3/22

Global Astronomy Month and International Astronomy Day: Ravenmocker 4/9/22


The Cracked Spine (Scottish Bookshop Mystery, #1) by Paige Shelton A Catered Tea Party (A Mystery with Recipes #12) by Isis Crawford Draw and Order (A Paint & Shine Mystery #2) by Cheryl Hollon Scam Chowder (A Five-Ingredient Mystery, #2) by Maya Corrigan Ravenmocker (Molly Bearpaw, #1) by Jean Hager



message 50: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27518 comments Mod
Way to go, Linda!


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